Local, family-run business. We make all salsas, marinades, soups, dressings, desserts from scratch. We offer easy options for gluten free/other food intolerances.  We have an extensive Vegan menu.  We take pride in offering authentic Mexican flavours using quality ingredients.

We are a pizza shop offering pizza and appies using only the highest quality meats and freshest produce you can get, along with vegan and gluten free options for our whole menu! We support many local businesses and charitable organizations. Community is everything to us!

Welcome to Bin 4 Burger Lounge, your premier destination for gourmet burgers and handcrafted cocktails! Indulge in our mouthwatering selection of gourmet burgers, made from the freshest ingredients, perfectly paired with a curated list of local beers and wines. Whether you’re unwinding with friends during a casual happy hour, enjoying a cozy date night, or celebrating with family, our welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service make every occasion special. Join us for a memorable dining experience that’s all about great food and good times!

We are the authentic Japanese restaurant. We respect Japanese tradition so that our customers can have a little bit of true taste of Japan.

You've arrived at Black Rabbit, once a train platform, now a beautifully curated restaurant influenced by the bountiful West Coast with European flair. Indulge in our expertly crafted cocktails, or explore our unique wine list.

Born on the West Coast and growing across Canada, Cactus Club Cafe offers the best in global cuisine using local, fresh ingredients served in a vibrant, contemporary setting. Our service is attentive, warm and unpretentious. Our people are passionate about delivering food and dining experiences that will keep our guests coming back again and again. Our Mission: Every Guest Leaves Happy.

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We’re a small team of chefs and servers who care. A lot. About a lot of things. Especially food and drink. That’s why we source the best ingredients possible, as close to home as possible. It’s why we butcher our own meat, bake our own bread, churn our own ice cream, crank our own pasta. You get to watch our dedicated team cook for you in the open kitchen while you savour thoughtfully curated wine, cocktail, and mocktail selections. Join Camas for indoor dining, or on the patio in the summer, and book with us for catering, private parties, culinary classes, and events. Chef-owners Sarah and Taka are excited to welcome you.

We bring the best dining experience directly to you into your home or venue.  Every menu and experience is custom.

Our restaurant offers quick, delicious, and affordable Japanese cuisine and Korean fried chicken, perfect for everyday dining. With options like rice bowls, noodle dishes, wraps, fried chicken, and vegan-friendly meals, there’s something for everyone.

We pride ourselves on great taste, fast service, and budget-friendly prices that keep customers coming back. Stop by and enjoy a meal tailored to your taste and lifestyle!

Traditional Italian recipes with west Coast ingredients.  Fresh, home made Pasta, Pizza and unique original Italian regional recipes.  casual atmosphere and friendly service.

Deez Bar & Grill is Qualicum Beach’s destination for casual dining! Open daily for lunch and dinner plus early for brunch on the weekends. Deez offers a menu of comfort food, great handhelds, delicious appetizers, and hearty mains. Plus, you’ll find unique daily features all week-long including Wings & Things Wednesdays, Burger & Beer Thursdays, and Sunday Roast Beef Dinner. The Deez Team looks forward to hosting you!

Local charcuterie and wine served in a romantic cellar, ideal for date nights or girls night out.

We are a specialty coffee roasters based on beautiful Vancouver Island that pride ourselves in sourcing & roasting some of the very best coffee available. We serve it in our delightful cafe’s in Qualicum Beach & Parksville as well as supplying & supporting our wholesale customers. We recently entered our Ethiopia Kilenso Moconissa into Golden Bean North America, which is the largest coffee roasting competition in the world. We are very proud to announce that we won a gold medal. We also won a silver medal and 4 bronze medals for our other coffees. We were most delighted to say the least!

We are a specialty coffee roasters based on beautiful Vancouver Island that pride ourselves in sourcing & roasting some of the very best coffee available. We serve it in our delightful cafe’s in Qualicum Beach & Parksville as well as supplying & supporting our wholesale customers. We recently entered our Ethiopia Kilenso Moconissa into Golden Bean North America, which is the largest coffee roasting competition in the world. We are very proud to announce that we won a gold medal. We also won a silver medal and 4 bronze medals for our other coffees. We were most delighted to say the least!

Gina's serves fresh and tasty Mexican food in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. Our specialties include delicious fajitas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas, soups, salads, Mexican beers, sangria, and margaritas. We source only the freshest ingredients including locally caught seafood, free-range eggs, and organic tofu. Gina's offers a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and is willing to accommodate allergies and dietary requirements.

Tastier than yesterday.

Kinsu Chocolates creates bonbons that are hand-painted with organic cocoa butter, and individually crafted over a period of three days. We use over 10 different types of chocolates to highlight individual flavors that truly leave an impression. Our company uses as many local ingredients as possible to support the community and ensure all of our chocolates are ethically and sustainably sourced.

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Handmade pasta and woodfired pizza. Nearly everything made in house fresh!

Lighthouse Bistro and Pub is located in Nanaimo's beautiful waterfront downtown, featering the fresh seafoods and local tasty foods. It is good spot for group event, friends party and family dinner.

MOD Pizza: Where artisan-style pizzas meet unlimited creativity! Build your perfect pizza or salad with any toppings you want, all for one price. Fast, fresh, and fired to perfection in minutes!

The Mahle house has been offering fine dining in Cedar since 1983. Situated in a restored Heritage House on a one-acre property featuring an English style garden. Our philosophy is simple: serve flavorful, unique food in a welcoming environment with relaxed, professional service.

Maya Norte brings together the best of Mexican and Spanish cuisine. Our menu is a variety of small plates and tapas best enjoyed when sharing with your company.  We have a wide variety of tequila which can be enjoyed in one of our tasting flights.  Very Cozy setting in the cold winter months, it is a hidden gem in Ladysmith.

Come to Maya Norte for some Tapas, Tacos and Tequila.

We offer a wide range of imaginative dishes with locally sourced ingredients and a great bar program and wine list to complement our menus.

Welcome to the Nanoose Bay Cafe! — Tucked into Schooner Cove, with panoramic views of Fairwinds Marina, the Nanoose Bay Cafe proudly showcases the Best of BC with every sip, bite, and visit. Beginning in 2017 at the Water St. Cafe in Vancouver, we ventured to the Island to open the Qualicum Beach Cafe in 2021 and then Deez Bar & Grill in Qualicum Beach. We opened our doors at the Nanoose Bay Cafe in June 2022 proudly embracing this new community. Join us and savour our menu of West Coast-meets-Asian cuisine, light fare in the Coffee Shop, local artisan goods in the Marketplace, an award-winning BC-focused Wine List, and so much more.

Eat raw, live long.

Handmade pasta and woodfired pizza. Nearly everything made in house fresh!

Welcome to the Qualicum Beach Cafe, a true West Coast hospitality experience with an ocean view! Pull up a seat at the QBC, nestled inside the Qualicum Beach Inn. We proudly showcase the “Best of BC” with every sip, bite, and visit. Join us and savour our menu of West Coast cuisine with Italian flair. We proudly pour from our award-winning BC-focused Wine List and curate specialty feature menus with the seasons.

At The Rake, the words “fresh” and “locally-sourced” mean something. We believe people should know where their food comes from, and we’re proud to say, some of it is grown right here as well as small local farms/fisherman near by. We farm with care, eliminating kitchen waste and spent grain through our composting processes, collaborating with local experts to help our fields thrive, and grow barley for next year's tasty beers.

Every day we're chopping up seasoned hardwoods to smoke up the best pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs, chicken, and sausage Nanaimo's ever seen!

Our seasonally changing menu showcases the bounty of Vancouver Island, featuring only the freshest, locally sourced, and sustainable ingredients. Our ever-expanding network of partners includes Little Qualicum Cheese, Vancouver Island Sea Salt, and a selection of local wineries, distilleries, and breweries, ensuring endless possibilities for perfectly paired cocktails.

The Discovery Room is Vancouver Island University’s full-service learning restaurant connecting students with our community patrons. Learning by doing, Hospitality Management and Culinary Students together serve up a contemporary dining experience. By experiencing the Discovery Room, your support fuels our student’ growth and education.

Gourmet burgers, chicken wings, ribs, and more in a casual lounge environment. Always showing sports, sound on for the hockey! Also offering breakfast daily until 11am and brunch on weekends until 2pm.

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White Sails is an award-winning brewery with a large, west-coast inspired Taproom located in downtown Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island. We brew a wide range of modern and traditional brews inspired by Island living, focusing on developing clean, crisp, quality beers that provide a window into the community around us with every sip. Join us in the Taproom for a fantastic selection of craft beer, wine, cider, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Grab a bite from our locally sourced menu, cuddle up by the fireplace and enjoy a true taste of Nanaimo.