I've been here twice in the past year, both during Happy Hour, and the food is not only very good…read morebut affordable. We did have one hiccup, but I've addressed that with the management of the hotel, and will look forward to visiting again and seeing if there's any improvement.

My husband and I ended up trying this place because it was connected to the hotel we were staying…read morein. The breakfast menu was limited but reasonable for the basic breakfast orders. French toast, Eggs, Benny and an egg breakfast. I don't remember seeing pancakes, which would have been a nice addition. The food itself was good, not anything too spectacular or bad tasting. The service was quick and fast, which is something you want in the morning most of the time. We came here twice so that says something. Just a basic brekkie joint.

I was only in town for three days, but ended up coming to this lovely restaurant twice during my…read morestay. Apparently the owner chef has been there for more than 10 years. The food quality was outstanding and service was top-notch. I highly recommend.

Great ambiance and delicious food. Service was great Kelly I believe was our server and was super…read morefriendly.

Both myself and my dinner guest had hamburgers. Hamburger…read morebuns were dry. We both got stomach cramps and diarrhea after eating. Caesar salad taste like a bag salad, tasted off, The Caesar dressing was not very tasty and had no garlic taste to it. The service was good. That's about the only positive to say. And the restaurant appeared clean and the environment was okay.

Oct. 19 Even though it was busy (1pm) when we went in, we…read moreonly waited a few minutes to be seated. Our server was very friendly and not too in your face. Everything was warm and good;however, it was not the best Club sandwich I have ever had. My friend devoured their double double burger. The restaurant is fairly large and plenty busy. I was happy to see that all their booths on the upper level had outlets so I could charge my phone while we ate. IDK if they have wi-fi though. Never even thought to ask. White Spot, just that comfortable family restaurant.

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.

Good, fresh, healthy food with gluten free chowder as a BONUS! Love it!! I can never find a gluten…read morefree chowder in my locality.

Perfect spot to stop in Nanaimo. Great menu selection. Food came hot and fast. Server was…read morefriendly. Nice outside seating for a sunny day.

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.

We had a lovely experience at Melange a few weeks ago (early March, 2026). The drinks and mocktails…read morewere fantastic, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was fun and delicious. Highly recommended!

The ginger beef noodles perfectly hits the spot. The way it's described on the menu makes it sound…read morelike it's a super good dish. And I must agree it really is. High quality vegetables like broccolini, strong flavors like garlic and ginger. Will def come back for this.