Discovering another gem in downtown Nanaimo Modern café is nestled in a heritage site built in…read more1910. They bring a fresh twist to classic comfort food using locally sourced ingredients. We stopped by for brunch and indulged in the Modern Acai Berry Bowl ($16) and the Modern Breakfast ($18). Whether you're in the mood for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this all-day dining lounge has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this unique spot! The Modern Cafe 221 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5GB 11:30-9pm (open till 10 on weekends) Food Parking 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5

I was visiting Nanaimo for the first time and had brunch here with a large group, it wasn't super…read morebusy and I appreciated the service. I thought it was a decent brunch place however felt that the dish was a bit heavy -- big portion though. The duck while there was a decent amount in the hash, didn't have anything special to it and tasted like a regular pulled meat. I did like the addition of pineapple as that was something I hadn't seen before and the potatoes were pretty good! Overall, for the price point ($26), it's definitely not a go-to for me if I lived in the area however it's a nice spot to visit if you're on the island for a getaway.

The patio is so perfect for the summertime. Clam chowder and mussels are tasty. We also ordered…read moreoysters; they have Kusshi oysters. It is a bit pricey, but they taste good. Service is slow because there are only 3,4 waiters for that busy restaurant. In general, the restaurant needs renovation.

Our server misgendered me TWICE gave the kids tiny kids pink cups that tasted like plastic but the…read moreservice WAS quick key word " was " the server came asked for food quickly but for the next hour we were just waiting and waiting but the ambiance was cool. The server came running over and crawled under the table said is it to wobbly and left. The food finally came and everyone liked it but the kids burger which we specifically said NO CHEESE so the burger came and it had no cheese. Or so we thought I looked closer and the cheese had been pulled of it and bits of cheese were still on it WHAT IF I WAS ALLERGIC this was BAD

The food was absolute garbage. Over priced and low quality. Can get a better burger easily at A&W…read more Ordered their "deluxe burger" and it had a patty and two criss crossed pieces of bacon. No dressing. No toppings. Not a single person in our group was satisfied with their meal. Won't ever go back and won't recommend. Views and drinks were great.

We absolutely loved our weekend at the Manana Marina. The brand new upgraded marina is outstanding…read moreand the staff were over the top attentive to our every need. Thank you so much for making our trip up a pleasurable one. The Libby II

Stopped in for a quick meal on our way up island so decided to go with a chain restaurant. Food was…read moresuper average but priced accordingly, it did its job for what we needed! Service was really good, our server was hilarious and very witty! Ambiance is nice, it's a clean restaurant. If you need a quick meal this is a good place to stop, it'll be consistent! If you have more time I'd do some research and find some of Duncan's more hidden gem restaurants!

Went for a Saturday evening meal. All the food was pretty good. Portions were slightly on the small…read moreside. The service was good. However a little bit of an attitude from the hostess taking reservations.

Cod burger was better with each bite - then came the lemon chicken wings which were not as tasty as…read morethey were slightly over cooked to my liking. They went back to the kitchen and a fresh plate was delivered. The server was friendly, efficient and ever helpful. She checked with us but was never in our space unless we asked. There is no finer place to look over the ocean than Maple Bay

A decent place to grab something if you're in the Maple Bay area. A very large pub with a ton of…read moreseating options. Lovely views over the docks. There's a parking lot on the lower part of hill, if you're not lucky to snag the few spots up front. I went here on a night that I just didn't feel like cooking supper & to enjoy the bay views before it got too dark. There was some larger groups eating/celebrating plus a smattering of smaller tables. I didn't notice more than one waitress & occasionally what I think was a manager on the floor serving. I wasn't in a huge rush to order but I do think the was some very long waiting periods to get a menu, get my a non-alcoholic drink and even much longer to be noticed I just wanted to get the bill to leave. I did appreciate that it was delivered warm. It wasn't a slammed place, but I do also understand when a waitress is running on fumes. So perhaps the bartender & manager could step in when when gaps need to be filled (as I noticed there was more tables awkwardly waiting to pay than me). Food was decent helping but nothing I would say was at a wow factor. I only had one meal here but my friends that have stopped here several times had good remarks about their meals. So maybe another stop by when I'm in the area is worth a second shot & enjoy a view to the water.

A terrific place, with great people and food. My go to place to relax and enjoy the environmentread more

This neighborhood pub that also serves food will not let an almost 19 years old eat lunch with his…read moredad. Very unfriendly. A family group wanted to go here. But because one family member wasn't allowed, we went somewhere else.

On the occasion of our Dad's 90th birthday celebration, Kelly, Maggie and the stellar team at the…read moreHarbour House really went above and beyond to make sure our family and friends had the ideal venue, fabulous food and amazing cake to mark this special day:-) Kudos and thank you Team Harbour House! -Ian & Lindsay Tarasoff

This hotel was very clean and modern. The staff was super friendly. We had a large deck with lounge…read morechairs off of our room, which overlooked the harbour and it was so relaxing. The only downside was when we went to make coffee in our room, all that was there was flavoured coffee, which we aren't into. Otherwise everything else was perfect. I would definitely want to stay here again.

We had my mother's 96th Birthday lunch here. The food was excellent with a wide variety of choices…read moreeven for the vegetarians in the group. everyone was very happy with their meals. They happily accommodated our group of 12 with a reservation for lunch in a separated room and all the food came out at the same time which is often tricky with a larger group. As for the staff, our servers were terrific, efficient and friendly. Prior to the day Robert replied to emailed questions very quickly and made the whole event very stress free. I honestly can't recommend this restaurant enough.

We came here for the Reuben and were not disappointed! Thankfully we decided to split the sandwich…read more(with fries) and added the Little Gem salad. Wow! What a great combination and great flavours! Plenty enough for lunch for two people. The meat on the Reuben was so juicy and flavourful and the Little Gem salad was amazing. We throughly enjoyed our meal. The service was great; quick, friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come here again when back in Nanaimo.