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- GGemmaVancouver / British Columbia •1 review4.0Dined 1 day agoNot really any complaints except having to wait quite a while for the bill and then to pay..but that being said it looked busy inside with a few bigger tables and it's easter weekendMore infoOriginal Joe's - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Nanaimo•4.7
- LLYNNVancouver / British Columbia •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe variety of items on the Easter Buffet was amazing and so tasty. So many breakfast items to offer specially the omelet station. Great salads, soup, various breads/biscuits and amazing salmon, lamb (according to my husband), beef stew and roasted potatoes, rice and roasted green beans. Fresh fruit and vegetables and an amazing choice of desserts along with your wonderful cucumber/lime water. This is the third time we've come to your brunch and we will definitely be back. Fabulous service too!!More infoBayside Restaurant and LoungePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Parksville•4.7
- DDebbieVancouver / British Columbia •8 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoWe have had better food here, while still tasty, it’s brisket did not have much Texas bold flavour at all. Our server was only there to take our order, being our food and give us the bill. She did not ask if we wanted more to drink, or even dessert. We had to ask to sit at a lower table because I would not touch the ground. Having a reservation didn’t matter to them at all. Even after showing them I had one. We travelled from up island to come here for dinner because it has always been amazing. Not this time!More infoMontana's BBQ & Bar - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Nanaimo•4.5
- CCoralVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined on 9 Apr 2025We sat under the patio tent with a direct view of the ocean, warmed by their fire lamps, eating amazing food. Prices were lower than I expected as well. Why is this place not packed? I'll be back soon.More infoThe Beach Club Resort Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Parksville•4.9
- RRobertCalgary / Southern Alberta •11 reviews5.0Dined on 8 Apr 2025My husband’s birthday….our server was excellent… her name Zerai V. the food was excellent. When the dressing on my salad was too spicy, our server immediately brought me another… perfect! We will be back. Our grandson said his burger was the best ever! Thank you!More infoBin 4 Burger Lounge - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Nanaimo•4.6
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