15 Best Seafood Restaurants near Gabriola

“Awesome experience every time“

“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?“

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

“Had an amazing birthday dinner this past weekend. Awesome service and amazing food, very well presented! Will be back very soon!“

“My "go to" restaurant. Last night had the Valentine's day special. Portions were generous and delicious. No room for dessert, so had to take the strawberry cheesecake home for later.“

“Closed now but was one of thee best places for fries and deep fried delights in Nanaimo!“

“This by far is the best restaurant in Nanaimo. The lobster and crab ravioli was absolutely amazing - and the service is top notch. Special thanks to Vishal who made us feel so welcome!“

“Amazing service, delicious food !“

“Highly recommend. Our meal was delicious. Cod and chips. Fresh fish, good batter and perfect tartar sauce. Great service!“

“Best fish and chips ever!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Such a great restraunt my favorite in nanaimo. Great food reservations recommended due to it's popularity. Highly recommended“

“Penny’s Palapa accommodated our big group on the May long weekend. Not only was our server friendly and efficient, the portions were big and the food came out quick. The rain was a bummer but with heaters and the Mexican atmosphere we barely noticed. Thank you!“

“We love Firehouse Grill! The food is always delicious, full of flavour, and nicely presented. Our server last night was incredibly kind and attentive, which makes the experience even better 😊 We’ve been coming here for years, and it’s become a staple date night spot for us.

Honestly gotta say, I do miss the previous location in the old fire hall, as it added a lot of charm and atmosphere. The current spot is much smaller and cozier, so it can feel a little busy or even crowded at times. That said, we still highly recommend giving them a try!“

“We found Lighthouse Bistro through Google Maps while looking for one of the best restaurants in Nanaimo, and after seeing the waterfront location and reviews, we decided to come here and try it for ourselves. Honestly, it was a great choice.

The first thing we noticed was the view. The restaurant sits right by the Nanaimo waterfront, with huge windows looking out over the harbour, boats, kayaks, marina, and mountains in the distance. The natural light coming through the dining room makes the whole place feel relaxed and special. The patio area outside also looked beautiful, especially with the water right beside it.

For food, we ordered the fish and chips and a chicken avocado salad. The fish and chips were exactly what I hoped for from a waterfront seafood restaurant. The batter was golden, crispy, and light, while the fish inside was flaky, hot, and fresh. It was not too greasy, which I really appreciated. The fries were simple but satisfying, and the tartar sauce, lemon, and coleslaw made the whole plate feel complete.

The salad was also much better than a basic side salad. It came with grilled chicken, avocado, egg, cucumber, greens, bacon bits, and a creamy dressing on the side. Everything tasted fresh, and it was a nice balance after the fried seafood.

Overall, Lighthouse Bistro is a great Nanaimo restaurant. It is the kind of place I would visit again and bring my friends over, especially if they want to enjoy the Nanaimo waterfront while having a good meal. Definitely a 5-star experience.“

“I finally did something other than a burger 😂😂Yummmmm just had the cheesiest thick French onion soup with a side of Moroccan quinoa it was a flavour explosion in mouth! My son had panko crusted Brie & a Cesar salad not one bite left! The server was attentive friendly & all around another wonderful experience at my favorite burger joint!“