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- AAlexVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined todayWe had a fantastic dinner. The staff took excellent care of us, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was both lively and cozy.More infoMiku Restaurant - VancouverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Coal Harbour•4.8
- FFredChicago / Illinois •15 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a family get together and can say we had a most enjoyable evening. Our server was always there when needed but never obtrusive. The food was delicious; everything thing we ordered was perfectly done. All this served in a great space.More infoNightingalePrice: Expensive • Canadian• Coal Harbour•4.8
- BBrettVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoMia our server was great. Got our kids food out first and made sure we got our orders and were happy.More infoMontana's BBQ & Bar - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Nanaimo•4.2
- MMaryVancouver / British Columbia •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoTable we were originally sat at was high and the chairs felt like I was sitting in a bucket which made the table top at high chest level. So noisy I asked to be moved outside to the heated deck area, which was a lot quieter although chairs were still not very comfortable.More infoOriginal Joe's - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Nanaimo•4.4
- DDavidVancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews5.0Dined on 12 Dec 2024Great staff at Nanaimo, I have been twice in the last 2 weeks, service and food have been excellent both visits.More infoBin 4 Burger Lounge - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Nanaimo•4.9
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Vancouver Island is Original Joe's - Duncan
The best vegan restaurants in Vancouver Island are Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Nanaimo, The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room and The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa
The best vegetarian restaurants in Vancouver Island are Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Nanaimo, The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room and Meraki
The restaurants with the best service in Vancouver Island are Original Joe's - Duncan, 1909 Kitchen + Bar – Tofino Resort + Marina and Sooke Harbour House
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Vancouver Island are Sooke Harbour House, 1909 Kitchen + Bar – Tofino Resort + Marina and The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room