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1. Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Nanaimo
4.7
Exceptional(233)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Nanaimo
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Nanaimo Location!Serving up gourmet burgers, our plates feature international flavours and local ingredients. From our Greek isles-inspired burger to the red-hot spiciness of The Angry Bull, there’s a burger for every palate.Dive into our hand made onion rings or fresh cut fries, paired with our famous house made aiolis. Wash it down with a local libation, from craft beer to local wine. Our burgers are about what goes on, beside, and down with them.
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2. Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo
4.4
Awesome(235)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Nanaimo
Booked 8 times today
Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food BBQ restaurant and sports bar. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Nanaimo celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Lakeview Park & Regional General Hospital in the Northern end of Nanaimo, we are a short turn off of Island Highway North. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, enjoy classic BBQ cooking, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.
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3. Original Joe's - Nanaimo
4.7
Exceptional(128)
Price: Moderate
• Canadian • Nanaimo
Original Joe's is a place that welcomes everyone. We have craveable classics for lunch or dinner, down-to-earth vibes and a friendly team looking to brighten your day! Our location is situated in Country Club Mall with multiple shops and services. Stop in for a drink on our patio if you're on your way to the BC Ferries or have worked up an appetite at the Nanaimo Golf Club. Fans of skating can visit Frank Crane Arena for a fun afternoon, or walk around the trails of Long Lake. Whatever you do with your days in Nanaimo, our team at OJ's is here to satisfy your cravings! If you're looking for a meal with two sides, delicious dill dip or craft beer, you know where to find us.
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4. Nightingale
4.7
Exceptional(2153)
Price: Expensive
• Canadian • Coal Harbour
Booked 162 times today
Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.
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5. The Pink Door
4.8
Exceptional(9093)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 184 times today
The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.
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6. Dovetail
4.8
Exceptional(380)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown
Booked 97 times today
California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca
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7. Acquafarina
4.6
Exceptional(224)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 62 times today
Acquafarina is a Michelin Guide recommended fine-dining restaurant in downtown Vancouver. This is Italian dining at its finest, served with old-world elegance and modern flair. Take a seat at the copper bar and enjoy inventive cocktails or settle into our captivating dining room with its soaring Salinger’s and 5,000 bottle wine cellar. Private bookings for large groups are available by request and can be hosted in our intimate upstairs dining room with a private bar or on our all-season covered heated patio with a retractable roof, making it ideal for winter gatherings and perfect for summer soirées.
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8. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver
4.8
Exceptional(6667)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Coal Harbour
Booked 147 times today
Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place WayMichelin RecommendedWinner of Wine Spectator Award 2024OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi
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9. Gordon Ramsay Steak - Vancouver
4.5
Awesome(199)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Richmond
Booked 137 times today
Gordon Ramsay Steak, the first of its kind in Canada, is located at River Rock Casino Resort. Savour the finest cuts of meats, dry-aged to perfection, alongside iconic dishes like Beef Wellington, and signature appetizers like Tuna Tartare and Wild Mushroom Risotto. Curated by renowned Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay, this exceptional menu promises a culinary experience to remember.
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10. The Lunch Lady
4.7
Exceptional(1064)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive
Booked 59 times today
Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!

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