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Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from full-moon kayaking to golfing. Boat-fresh seafood graces tables at an ever-increasing number of restaurants. This gateway to island adventures is easily reached by fast ferry or floatplane from downtown Vancouver or by scheduled ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen.
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10. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Nanaimo
Overall Ratings
3 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By johnkQ7728JF
Hadn't been to the keg in a few years and decided to try it again... food is still mediocre and to high priced . Service was adequate but a little slow (granted was fairly busy) . My $200 for four meals would have been better spent elsewhere. Will I be back ? Very doubtful especially if I'm paying.
9. Landlubber Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Lynda D
Had to to a quick run to Nanaimo for parts, and looked for something 'nearby' to eat at. Landlubber came up as convenient with good ratings, so gave it a try. Nice pub, clean and neat. Lots going on with sports tvs, pool table, and a dedicated band/musician area. Good menu, with lots of selection at reasonable prices. Special of the day was a really good bowl of soup with a roast beef and cheese sandwich for 8.95. Also one of the best Long Island Ice Teas that I've had in a long time!
8. Carlos O'Bryan`s
Overall Ratings
3 based on 209 reviews
Located in Stones Marina over top the marina and water. Enjoy 2 for the price of one appetizers during our Blarney Time from 9-Midnight 8 days a week. 'Free' Birthday meal on the day of your birthday. Featuring 15 beers on tap with a daily draft SPECIAL a
Reviewed By 426eddiem
Service was okAll 6 beers were flat no taste in the Guinness and Kilkenny beersBurgers were good the fries were under cooked
7. Montana's BBQ & Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 185 reviews
Montanaâs is all things BBQ to all people. Whether youâre in the mood for southern style in-house smoked ribs and pulled pork or looking for some Canadian BBQ flavour across our burgers, steaks and sandwiches; Montanaâs has the perfect atmosphere to bring
Reviewed By billandwendy
Haven't been there for a couple of years and thought it might be worth a second visit - no it wasn't. Really loud so conversation is pretty much out of the question. So busy that we didn't see our waitress very much - had to track her down to get our bill. Found the meals to be fairly expensive although the food was not too bad.Probably will not return.Hi, this doesn't sound right and we want to look into this. Please fill out this short form here reviews.montanassurvey.com and reference 30480701-BW. We will be following up with you shortly, thank you.
6. Original Joe's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By metaungulate
This is a wonderful restaurant, very clean, very modern, and with extremely comfortable seating. The parking is free and nearly endless. My server was OUTSTANDING. She kept the beverages filled through continuous table checks and was overwhelmingly friendly and professional. Truly fantastic. Unfortunately the Cobb Salad was only barely acceptable. It sure looked good but it turned out that the balsamic blue cheese dressing was all balsamic and no discernable blue cheese, the chicken was so overcooked that it was bone dry, and the greens although certainly fresh enough, just seemed to be a supermarket bagged mix.What is completely unforgivable is the choice of music blasting out through the lunch. Although the vast majority of the clientele seemed to be well over 40 years of age, the management selection of stomach churning rap music was ill advised to say the least. It has nothing to do with music criticism but lyrics: I would like the management to explain why I have to listen to XXX-rated graphic sex lyrics while I am trying to eat my lunch!
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5. Dinghy Dock Pub & Floating Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 617 reviews
The Dinghy Dock Pub & Restaurant has been an attraction in Nanaimo, British Columbia since 1989. The expansive views, relaxed atmosphere and great pub fare make us a popular destination year round. We are the only registered floating pub in Canada making
Reviewed By Beersnbites
Thereâs nothing like The Dinghy Dock. After a ten minute ferry ride from Nanaimoâs inner harbor to Protection Island, youâre on a floating pub with a spectacular view of Nanaimo and area. Unfortunately, not everything the pub offers lives up to its unique location.Iâve been here a few times over the years, and on this occasion, it was to see an amazing acoustic concert by Nanaimoâs blues sensation David Gogo. Kudoâs to the owner for bringing in such great live music!We arrived for supper, and hereâs where things started to slide sideways. The shared Crispy Cauliflower appie ($12) was okay, my Cobb Salad ($19) a little less so. The anemic white chicken pieces, guacamole instead of the usual avocado slices, meh ranch dressing, and flavorless tomato slices that were probably flown in from Mexico in the midst of tomato season did nothing to elevate this salad to something special, the ample pieces of bacon and blue cheese being its saving grace. I finished the salad doubting that any of the individual ingredients had been prepared in-house. My partnerâs cheeseburger (about $16) suffered from a reportedly dry patty, and my friendâs Herb Roasted Halibut ($23) was again overcooked and perched beside a virtual mountain of shredded carrot, all atop some salad greens. He wasnât impressed.A reasonable selection of beer is offered with Longwood, Hoyne, and Driftwood being the main brews. Prices are average at around $7 for a sixteen ounce glass. Cocktails and a small wine selection are also available. Service started okay and became non-existent as the evening wore on, with waits of up to a half hour for drinks. Granted it was busy because of the concert, but this place is often busy on good days when the patios are open. An undrinkable glass of a go-to craft lager from a fresh cask (wrong cask?) had to be returned to the bar after we couldnât get our serverâs attention. That said, our initial appie order was replaced without issue after it showed up drizzled in a creamy parmesan sauce we had requested on the side.Iâll be back for David Gogoâs great annual acoustic show next year, but not before then. If youâre looking for a nice ferry ride to a unique pub in a stunning five star location, definitely check out the Dingy Dock, but expect two to three star food and service on a good day.
4. Cactus Club Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Rivularis
Easy parking, friendly greeter, many micro settings for different dining experiences. Our favorite is on the terrace in the summer. The food has been consistently delicious and is attractively served by more friendly staff. The menu has enough variety to please every palate. Prices are mid-range and we consider it good value.
3. Simonholt Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 501 reviews
SIMONHOLT is a family friendly Nanaimo destination that features a diverse menu based on the refined palette of Chef priding itself on a 'mainly from scratch' kitchen. We offer an extensive wine selection of both red and white by the glass, a fully stocke
Reviewed By C2368FVchucks
The restaurant has a very spacious and attractive interior. Has ample parking but is in an odd if not out-of-the-way location. The service was fine but not overly attentive. That said, and most importantly, we have been there several times but I wouldnât re-order any of the items that Iâve had.
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2. Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 625 reviews
Fresh and local West Coast cuisine combined with in-house handcrafted Ales and Lagers, all served up in a warm and friendly atmosphere.Longwood Brew Pub is central Vancouver Island's first Brew Pub and Nanaimo's favorite rendezvous destination. Our restau
Reviewed By blueeyes2008
We took my husband's parents here as I heard a lot of good things about this place.Everything was good, we all had a hard time deciding what to order as it all looked good! I would love to come back to this restaurant the next time we come back to Nanaimo. :)
1. Crow & Gate Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1113 reviews
English-style Pub and garden located in the countryside. Licensed for patrons 19 and up. Sorry, no minors.
Reviewed By paxnrth
The Crow and Gate Pub is on the road to no-place special, and as you drive looking for it there is nothing unique about this area except Vancouver Island farm land. Then you drive down a slightly marked driveway and suddenly you are at an English Public House in the middle of an English flower garden. It is frankly both magical and astounding. The Pub itself is all dark wooded, well aged, and poorly lighted. The gardens around are flowered and tended and beautiful. For non-publicans they have alcohol free beverages, but children are not allowed. I had an immensely satisfying Plowman's Lunch, with lovely fresh bread, at least 200 grams of cheese, salad and relishes. Sitting in the garden on a summer day, in this bit of transplanted Old England, sipping a mug of some brown soft-drink and enjoying the wonderful large plate of cheese and friends was an unanticipated delight.
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