The Modern Cafe Nanaimo

221 Commercial St, Nanaimo
(250) 754-5022

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Debbie Daum

Very cool little place! The food was delicious. Excellent service. Loved my salmon. Had the old fashioned, very tasty. My only complaint is I was hoping to try the carrot cake but they didn’t have any.

Parking: The website showed no reservations available, and no waitlist was available, so we almost didn’t go but we called and they had open tables!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake Slice, Chicken Crispy

Sarah Foulkes

Last Thursday I called at 5pm to make a reservation for 6pm. I called ahead as we were bringing a baby and wanted to make sure it was okay. The reservation was made no problem. After we arrived and started to order we discovered about half the entrée menu was not available that night and 3 out of the 4 of us couldn't have our first or second choice meal. I'm not quite sure why we weren't told this at time of booking considering it was only an hour before we arrived. We specifically went there because we have enjoyed it in the past and wanted to support the business during all the construction but it was not worth the effort considering the service we received. The food was good when received but still a disappointing experience as it wasn't what we hoped to be eating but after getting all the way there with the baby we didn't want to leave again unsure of where would be open.

Vegetarian options: Very limited

Kid-friendliness: Babies welcome

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Richard Barnes

Please keep supporting this long time local restaurant! Don’t let the roadwork keep you away. It is a shame to see businesses struggling because the City takes so long to do these projects without compensation.

It is worth the effort navigating through the construction to get to the restaurant.

The quality of food at the Modern is still fantastic!! Great comfort food!! The atmosphere is very nice and the service is great considering the limited staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bill Sims

Great flavours, classic and delicious menu, and welcoming staff. Recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

cup-cake gal

I've been hear, its very yummy.

Food: 5

Kevin

Amazing food and drinks. We highly recommend checking this out. The food was delicious and the drinks were amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chelsea Reid

I've never had anything but delicious food and phenomenal service here. Thank you for being so lovely Carina!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake Slice, Orion Burger, Bacon Jam Burger

Laurel Thomson

Thanks so much tonight for Connor and his wonderful staff for accommodating my staff party this evening. The ladies were all delighted (all 14 of us) that you were able to seat and serve last minute. The food was excellent, atmosphere a delight. Also a shout out to Grace for taking such good care of all of us. Awesome place to dine! ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hot Tanks

We had the Bacon Jam burger and it was amazing. Finished it off with a Nanaimo Bar cheesecake.. yes, you read that correctly. All in all it was first class.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake Slice, Bacon Jam Burger

Jason Chugh

Super kind staff. Food was amazing. One of the best chicken burgers I have had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley Close

Erica is the best!!! Super friendly & sweet and crafts the best cocktails (my mom and I LOVED the miss maples!!!)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nik Rose

The service was great, food was delicious, and music wasn't too loud for conversation but was still fun. Someone came out and checked for a food sensitivity without any prompting, which isn't something I've encountered often. My wife and I stopped in on NYE and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

comoxone

Great place can’t tell everyone enough how great it is. The lobster Bennys are amazing the brisket hash is phenomenal. Caesars were great and we really liked the wine selection as well as the delicious brunch drinks go there or you are missing out !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

patrick oneill

Beef deep was another level of delicious, one of the best meals I've had all year

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rita Pape

Stopped in for Happy Hour... roasted brussell sprouts were delicious and truffle fries were great along with some drinks with my friends. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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