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.

the perogies here used to be awesome in fact I would come in for them the new receipe is awful dill…read moredoes not belong on perogies please bring back the cheese

very rude and we were poorly treated by our server. We will not be back again, what a shame.read more

We ordered "Mrs. R's Famous Beef Dip" for take out 3 days ago and the meat was tender slow roasted…read moreAlberta AAA strips of PAPER TOWEL on one side of the sandwich. When I called they seemed rather nonchalant about the incident, told me I could come all the way back down there and get another sandwich (uh no! Maybe you should have offered to have one delivered) then said ok you can come get a refund. I went the next day after work with all the paper towel in a baggie, the lady at that front took it from me & went to the kitchen. I could see them checking it. She came back out told me someone would be with me in a moment. Finally a fellow came out handed me my 23.00 as he turned to walk away said sorry about that and left. I was appalled they weren't more apologetic and didn't really seem to care. I have ordered from here alot the last couple of years but will not anymore going forward

Would give five stars, and an extra five bucks, if they could just de-tail the shrimp in their…read moreotherwise wonderful Wor Wonton soup! So tired of burned fishy smelling fingers!

Another garbage burger joint run by scummy people who can't even be bothered to clean the place…read more This place is absolutely disgusting. It wasn't until after I ordered that I noticed the deep set grime in every visible corner and how sticky the floors are. This got me paying more attention and it was clear that they have NEVER cleaned under the tables. There was gum and dirt caked on the underside of every table. They also serve unpalatable food with the cheapest possible packaging and they don't even offer real bacon. I ordered the Compressor, which is supposed to be a triple cheeseburger. I asked for bacon. What I received was a double cheeseburger and, instead of bacon, they gave me some sort of mystery meat stick that was nearly burnt to a crisp. They called it beef bacon, which is utterly absurd. Bacon is made of pork which they don't serve because they only serve halal(pre-tortured)meat. I strongly recommend avoiding this disgusting place.

This place is incredibly over priced for bad food. The food takes quite some time to be made but is…read morenot worth while. Do not waste your time or money here! I am shocked this place has stayed afloat.

No wait time, easy to read menu, and great service. We order steak with mushrooms, fries, and…read moreveggies. Also a sushi pizza with the pulled pork. So yummy live the fried bread rice in the pizza and the steak was yum! Not very crowded so not very loud but it was great.

We walked into Firehouse Grill with no prior information and had the absolutely best meal in weeks!…read moreThe menu is surprising--including cornbread muffins and jambalaya! We ordered burgers--best burgers we've eaten in a long time. Amazing food, prepared and quickly out of the kitchen. Beautiful presentation. Service was perfect. Chef (owner?) came out to meet us and we learned his history, including time spent in New Orleans where he learned how to prepare cornbread and jambalaya. Interesting note--we'd asked for restaurant recommendations and this one had not been mentioned by anyone. Honestly, don't know how the other places could beat Firehouse Grill for service, selection, and taste. Next day, sitting in Vancouver, we talked about riding the ferry back to Nanaimo to eat here for a second time.

Yes, this is the place to eat. I had the hash, which did not appeal in writing but it was popular…read moreso....... Well, I loved it! In fact I spread it out more on the plate just for a good look to try and duplicate it. It was more attractive at serving but I had already dived into it

Why do they put coconut in every damn thing. Everything tastes like coconut. If you love coconut…read moreplease go here. I had the rice bowl and the broth was the sweetest coconut milk ever.

Service was great and so was the food!! We experienced the truck at the night market and we would…read moredefinitely come back.

Delicious gluten free burgers and fries! We tried out the bbq and dill burgers with regular fries…read more Nice portions, great gf bun, good tasting beef and fast service. The ocean views aren't bad either!

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.