Restaurants near Gabriola

“Great gluten free + dairy free pizza! The only thing I didn’t love is the heavy tomato pizza sauce! Other wise so delicious.

Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, gluten free”

“Awesome experience every time”

“I don’t usually write a review but had to say after popping in for a tea and sandwich today the place was lined up down the sidewalk. The staff did an amazing job today, I was really impressed with the speed and service. With everyone complaining about staff shortages this place is truly blessed with great staff”

“a small but cozy spot right across the street from the ocean, as promised! My room was quiet and clean, all the simple amenities for a getaway space, amazing location, priced right, incredible food in the restaurant, friendly hosts, what's not to love?”

“came to this bistro for the first time on March 22, 2025 for a surprise 70th birthday for a family member. Found the setting comfortable, the staff knowledgeable, friendly and the service top notch. Ordered the platter for two and it was so good, the calamari was the best!! Our table numbered 15 people and all food arrived hot and all family was eating at the same time. This bistro is amazing!! As we travel to Gabriola Island fairly often, we will be stopping here for dinner again!!”

“Asteras provides a wonderful dining experience with beautiful surroundings, excellent range of favourites and specials, and attentive servers. I absolutely love the calamari too!”

“Excellent friendly service paired with delicious food. This has become a regular spot for us. Delicious every time!!!!”

“best bakery I've ever been too! the people the food all perfect 10 🌟 stars”

“Always great food. Fresh and hot and quite authentic :)”

“We had an amazing treat at Ironworks Cafe & Creperie. So many tempting choices, both sweet and savoury. Three of us wanted to share two crepes, and asked if our choices could be cut into thirds. Renee plated the thirds individually with full garnishes. 🌟🌟🌟 We had the ‘Four Berries and Cream” (sweet) and the ‘Spinach, Artichoke & Brie” (savoury). Hmmmmm. Latte was excellent. 🌟 Locally owned, caringly staffed, local ingredients. So impressed. Thank you.”

“It's a fun place to eat and be merry!!”

“I strongly recommend the Milton Street Public House. This was my first visit to Nanaimo and as I pulled up to the restaurant I thought I had the wrong address. I was delighted to find that I had the correct address and this restaurant is located in a Victorian home built in 1892. The atmosphere has a really great vibe.

Our waiter (Keyin) was kind, attentive, and very helpful with helping me to decide what to order. I'm not a vegetarian but, I had the veggie flatbread (poached pear, cambozola, candied walnut, and pickled red onion) and it was delicious.

I strongly recommend the Milton Street Public House. I'll be dining here again.”

“Mille Grazie! Your food is always magnificent! Not only did you fit us in without a reservation on a busy weekend night, after I called the wrong restaurant; but you gave us a wonderful table with amazing staff! Very special mention to the Ceaser I enjoyed before dinner! Highly recommend it! May you have a wonderful 2024! You always make your guests feel like part of the family!”

“It is the best pub in the Island . The food are made to perfection 👌 Chef . the servers are nice and friendly.”

“10/10 every time, whether you’re on a date or with a group, service is excellent & food is delicious. Cannot wait for their spring menu!”

“A friend and I went to Jalapeño's for the first time yesterday and had a wonderful time. Friendly, helpful service; menu prices are more than reasonable; and the food was all delicious. We shared the choriqueso [like a cheese fondue with chorizo sausage in it] and it was fantastic. Melty, tasty, not overly spicy! We ate it as a starter and also put some of it onto our mains when those came out. We both ordered the taco trio [one carne asada, one carnitas, one al pastor] which comes with rice and beans. It was all good, but the beans were amazing! Feel silly saying that about beans, but they were the best refritos I've ever had. We also both had the hibiscus drink and it was fantastic, not super sweet and a nice floral taste. After our meal, we paid and each got one of their buñeolos [a crispy donut of sorts] to take home. That was crispy and coated in cinnamon-sugar. I'll definitely be back!”

“This place is such a gem. Great service, amazing food and such a great vibe inside. Highly recommend ✨”

“the absolute best ! always fresh and always tasty !! our favorite go to.!”

“Wow! Great eggs Benny! I’ll be back soon!”

“I just called twice and got hung up on both times before someone even took my order! Extremely poor service!”

“Gangsta sammich and truffle fries. ⭐️10/10”

“Most delicious Indian food in Nanaimo. Reminds me of my Grandmothers cooking.”

“I last went here shortly after it opened, and before I moved to the mainland. I came back today and the food was phenomenal! They've really settled into their place in the community, I'm glad to see they are still open and the food was delicious!”

“Best pizza around 🤌🏻 the sweet garlic dip is to die for 😮‍💨”

“Food and service were outstanding owner was helpful and kind I recommend this place highly”

“This is the best Korean food on Vancouver Island.”

“Great food, friendly loved it.”

“Cold front is back open! While possibly on the pricey side for just a cone this isn’t regular ice cream! This hand made gourmet gelato with lots of interesting and unique flavours - even for those who are vegan! Definitely worth a stop! You can even get pints or have them delivered! I’d highly recommend! Or have a sit down in the warm store. It’s never too cold for ice cream!”

“A health care provider recommended this coffee shop while I was waiting for a friend at the hospital. Am so glad I tried it out! delicious muffin that was fresh out of the oven and a tasty iced vanilla latte! highly recommend”

“This was a good stop when we were visiting Nanaimo on a rainy day. The staff there was great; he got our orders done in a timely and professional manner and honoured the BC Ale trail reward too!
The restaurant has a decent pizza, and food menu. My favorite drinks of our flight were the Cider and Nitro. Very clean atmosphere, with a patio, music stage and TV in the dining room. It's not busy at all when you visit during the early noon.
I highly recommend visiting Wolf Brewing Company if you're ever in the Nanaimo area - this place is a gem!”