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A photo of Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo restaurant
1. Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo
4.2
Awesome(212)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Nanaimo
Booked 6 times today
Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food restaurant and sports bar that is famous for barbecue cuisine. 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, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.
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2. Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Nanaimo
4.8
Exceptional(228)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Nanaimo
Booked 1 time 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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3. Original Joe's - Nanaimo
4.4
Awesome(123)
Price: Moderate
• Canadian • Nanaimo
Booked 2 times today
Original Joe's is a place that welcomes everyone. We have craveable classics, 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. The Pink Door
4.8
Exceptional(8868)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 173 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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5. Nightingale
4.7
Exceptional(1934)
Price: Expensive
• Canadian • Coal Harbour
Booked 134 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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6. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver
4.8
Exceptional(6497)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Coal Harbour
Booked 181 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 Georgia Straight's Golden Plate for Best Japanese Restaurant in VancouverTimeOut's 20 best restaurants in Vancouver to eat in 2022OpenTable's 22 Restaurants That Define Vancouver Dining 2022Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi
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7. Dovetail
4.8
Exceptional(301)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown
Booked 73 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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8. The Lunch Lady
4.7
Exceptional(959)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive
Booked 58 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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9. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
4.7
Exceptional(8774)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West End
Booked 143 times today
Joe Fortes has been specializing in classic, American cuisine since 1985. The turn-of-the-century inspired dining room features 30-foot high ceilings and six unique dining venues that include our Rooftop Garden. Director of Culinary, Wayne Sych, and Executive Chef, Ryan Green, prepare each dish with a focus on natural flavours and features the finest ingredients from Pacific Northwest farmers, fishermen, and other food artisans. Serving more than 30 kinds of fresh fish, premium oysters and thick chops daily, Joe’s signature dishes have become a favourite with locals, celebrities & tourists alike. Joe’s is known as the best oyster bar in Vancouver and is home to some of North America's best oyster shuckers. Our award winning wine list features over 200 selections from prominent wine regions throughout the world. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at our bar with live piano music nightly or on our seasonal Rooftop Patio (reservable only by calling the restaurant directly).
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10. Spinasse
4.8
Exceptional(3783)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 45 times today
We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.

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