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.

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.

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!

Great food/great service!!! As always!!…read moreOne of their best plates is butternut squash ravioli with prawns!!! Don't forget to ask for extra lemon sauce!!!

Good food, nice cocktails, great sunny deck made for a nice visit. Great service from everyone.read more

We went for a drag brunch yesterday for my birthday! What a blast!! The staff were great,…read moreefficient service in spite of the show (distracting! But awesome). Typical bar ambiance, but with fun pinball machines and the like! Basic pub food, but enjoyed it all the same!!!

Nice service but monarch is 1000x times better. Same meat, but the buns here are no good and the…read morefries aren't seasoned. Ah well gave it a whirl

Food and service is always superb...never have had a bad dinner. My sister and brother in law from…read morethe mainland say it is the best.

Our second visit to Chameleons, and we couldn't be more glad that we returned. Our dinner…read moreexperience was tremendous again, and this place will be on our must do when in Parksville. Our dinner mates were unfortunately very much under the weather so we were dining just the two of us. The degree to which they take care of you is so spot on, the decor is subtle again with local artist works adorning the walls. There is no rush at all which we appreciate. The food was spot on again, my ribs fall off the bone, and the mashed potatoes so good. K's Chef's Special was also so good. Dessert again was the sticky date pudding with ice cream. Sublime? Until next time.

An absolute gem of a restaurant!! We only go once a year if it's a special occasion but every time…read morewe've left raving about how good the food was and how we want to eat here more often! Great location right beside the ocean, friendly service, an overall excellent experience!

The food was amazing. The service was fabulous. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to…read moreanybody that's in Gibsons.

There is no way to know if you will be able to have dinner…read more The website indicates that reservations are only for the tasting menu. Walk ins welcome! So we call first, as it's a drive. The recording tells us "Walk in welcome" We drive and walk in. They are full, no dinner for us we drive back looking for an alternative, have pizza for dinner.

This is a brand new restaurant…read more How can we get this updated to reflect all the changes. Award winning team; Chef Adam Pegg, Karin Lazzaris, Jenn Bell  & Chef Anthony Santi of La Quercia in Vancouver will be offering authentic slow cooked Italian Cuisine.

We had to wait a while to get a table but it's understandable why it's a popular restaurant. We…read morestarted with the baked oysters which was full of flavor. Then we enjoyed the Crudo which was especially fresh. Service was quick.

Got to the restaurant at 4:30 PM and was lucky for the last table available; as it is a small but…read morean efficient restaurant. We ordered the Shucker's Special 18 oysters, that came in an assortment of different types with excellent explanation by a attentive Australian server. The Crudo - marinated ceviche that included scallops, salmon, tuna with capers and basil was delicious. The Tuna Nicoise salads was also spot on. Over all the servers were attentive and the the food was excellent. Sorry no photos taken, but would highly recommend if you are in the area for Oysters/seafood. BTW, the Business # in the website is NOT theirs; therefore no answer. Just make sure you show up @ 4 pm when they open, the small space fills up quick; then you go on to a wait list to be called. We wish we had a Gigis Oysters in Southern Ontario. Would definitely be back, if we're in the area again!

Will absolutely never return. The poor server was working the whole restaurant by himself. Left a…read moregood tip because he was very friendly but service was SO SLOW. I sent my breakfast back because the eggs were burnt. I had to wait 10 minutes to do that because the server was way too busy to do a quality check. After sending it back and asking for eggs that weren't burnt, I received (after another 10 minute wait), these eggs, which were clearly burnt, again. I just shut my mouth and ate because I could see the poor guy was doing his absolute best. So that's over 50 bucks and well over an hour of my life I'll never get back. Please don't go there for a good breakfast experience. I was in hospitality for 36 years before hanging up my apron (although I still own a catering company) and the experience at The Pantry is one I won't do again.

Bad service, dirty dishes, crappy coffee and to top it off bad breakfast. This was my last time…read morethere!