We have had many great Sunday Brunches. Staff are wonderful and so are the drinks and foodread more

Omg!! First time ever being there. Service was great and our…read morewaiter answered all our questions about the menu, Food was phenomenal!! No wonder there is always a wait time to get on. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Great menu of beers, ales, ciders and light bites. Nice local informal and laid back vibe. Very…read morefriendly service.

Stopped by here for dinner yesterday while visiting downtown Nanaimo. The menu had a lot of unique…read moreitems including some vegetarian options that looked great! I ordered the quesadillas with sweet potato, black beans and pumpkin seeds. They were SO good. Our server was really nice and helpful too. I would definitely come 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.

Truly a gem. A house converted to a small restaurant and bar. Excellent food and service. Worth a…read moreside trip if visiting downtown Nanaimo.

This Is one of the best restaurants I have been to in nanaimo. The decor is awesome. The couches…read moremake me feel at home. The service is the best I have ever had. Yes the menu is huge, but it's a good read! Paul was amazing, instead of picking off the menu he just asked what kind of meat I wanted and he did the rest. The kangaroo was amazing! Everything was so well prepared! Tip: try the Pharaoh cocktail, sooo good. Also I don't like coffee but when I have it it's with cream and sugar.....stay for coffee at the end of your meal, with no milk, it's a blend of 3 different beans and it's so yummy! The previous review on this place should be erased... How can you even put a review on a place you didn't even go into, live a little! yes the menu is intimidating but Paul makes it easy. Try it, u won't regret it!

This is by far the WORST restaurant I have ever been to. Allow me to recount …read more.. My friend took me here because she had been told by a few people that it was a Nanaimo gem. We walked into the 'restaurant' and were immediately greeted by an unpleasant odor. The room was decorated with both office furniture and mismatched sofas from the 80's. We were a little surprised, but decided to take an office chair by the window. Paul (the owner) greeted us and gave us some plastic menus as well as a few copies of his poetry books to browse. In between fits of giggles, we couldn't help but notice that the entire room was covered in dust, dirt and food particles (some of which I had to wipe off my seat before taking it). We sort of shrugged and thought 'well maybe it's one of those quirky places that are slightly sketchy but serve the most amazing food' ... Paul insisted that we choose a meat; lamb, chicken, beef or pork, and he would make us a special curried dinner. He brought over glasses of ice water crusted with food particles, some of which floated amongst the ice cubes and our glasses of wine, also sprinkled with a few complimentary crumbs. We managed to fish out most of the debris and take a few sips when our food came. My underdone and very pink lamb swam in a pool of watery instant rice while my friends' beef took some serious elbow grease to cut through and even more to chew. The veggies were covered in jarred salsa and peppered with a generic italian seasoning mix. After peeling off the VEGGIE STICKER from my yam and taking a few tentative bites, I decided to switch and try the noodles. Rice and noodles!? Yup. They were covered in this strange mayo, peanut, mustard sauce and totally inedible. There were but two choices: RUN or, ask if we could have our bill, gently explain that the food was abysmal and leave. We chose the latter and after still being charged $30 (my friend is a very kind person and paid as I opened my mouth to say we weren't paying a cent) we RAN!! I would like the epilogue this novel by saying that I do know what I am talking about, food-wise. Seven years in the service industry will do that, and although I can be a bit food snobby, I love to experience new and interesting food, even if the atmosphere is a little grotty. This was scary. Avoid at ALL costs

This restaurant was great. I had the sticky pork egg Benedict and it was wonderful…read more Would recommend heartily. The server was nice too. Looks pretty nice as well.

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

Being from Vancouver,I am used to good Pub food,and entertainment. The "Landlubber Pub"…read moreserves both. Starting with the food; I ordered the Ceaser salad, with grilled chicken. Excellent! "House Made" dressing, and croutons, fresh romaine, and parmesan. Quick, friendly service was appreciated, as well. Well stocked Bar, and plenty of great beer/wine choices. I was very pleasantly surprised with the no charge entertainment.Most bars have a cover charge for any decent music. Not so, at the Landlubber Pub. Got there on a weeknight, and was happily entertained by the Blusey Tuesday Jam Session, starring Jim Lewis, and Alan(No he's not in the Navy)Seaman.They, along with some of Nanaimo's great musicians, welcome anyone up to Jam. All of the afore mentioned, conspired to make this a thoroughly enjoyable evening I will recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, and varied nightly drink specials all at a reasonable price. P.s. They have an awesome cold Beer and Wine store, and soon to opening,Dispensary. Looks like they covered all the bases,and intend to hit this one out of the park!!!!!!!!! Have Fun. DannyD

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

Lovely, friendly service and a delicious meal on Gabriola, a beautiful island near Nanaimo.read more

The pub review A little pub in the middle of Gabriola…read moreIsland, looks like your typical rough-around-the-edges spot... and then the food comes out and you're like wait, what?! So good.

Good food. Great service…read more And amazing ambience. Definitely a great place to go have a good time with friends and family.

Service was attentive and pleasant. My husband and I ordered the same curry dish and both of us…read moreenjoyed the flavors. Portions were just right. The place is big and spacious and very busy on a Tuesday in summer.