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Local Time 2:13 am Thursday, January 8, 2009
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The Dinghy Dock: Pub & Bistro
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  • There is a ferry that goes to the pub, every hour during the day. See the web side for more information.

    I had pizza and it was really good, but not as good as the dessert. The dessert was fantastic, read the note, the name says it all.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Nanaimo
  • Website: http://www.dinghydockpub.com/
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    Tea Room: Restaurant
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  • I guess that some other restaurants around are also good, but this one was our choice.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Nanaimo
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    Calico Cat Tea house: Have Tea, Get your Fortune Told & Eat Great Food!
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  • My favourite place to eat in Nanaimo. The owner, a tea leaf reader, provides a cosy, English atmosphere perfect for her to tell you your future by reading your tea leaves. The scones with strawberry jam, lemon spread and whipped cream are the best I have had anywhere in my life and trust me I have tried many places. I can't rave enough about this place. You must go!
    Tea leaf readings are for 10 or 20 mins. You need to reserve usually at least 1 week ahead for a reading. You don't always need a reservation for tea or a meal but it is recommended. They offer breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Food is outstanding with large portions. Service is great.

    Check out all my photos.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 1081 Haliburton Street
  • Phone: 250-754-3865
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    MGM restaurant: Great cosy family restaurant
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  • Good Chicken Ceasar Salad

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 240, Nicol Street, Nanaimo
  • Phone: (250)751-1622
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    Bistro Taiyo: Yummy Japanese food
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  • Cheap lunch or dinner.

    Udon, sushi, miso... lots of choices, great prices. Bento box special every day.

    Lots of choices for vegetarians.

    Edamame shumai - soybean dumplings.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 2-321 Wesley Street
  • Phone: 716-8861
  • Directions: Downtown, in Heritage Mews area.
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    Cottage fish and chips: Just Like Home!
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  • If you fancy fish and chips in Nanaimo then the Cottage Chippy is on eof the best. They serve take away orders in newspaper and the fish is fresh and tasty. We found the Haddock better than the cod. This place has odd oppening hours so don't be surprised if its closed after 8pm.

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  • Theme: Fast Food
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 255 Mount Benson St, Nanaimo
  • Phone: 250-753 3944
  • Directions: By the Hotel on Terminal Ave which is painted bright blue and yellow
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    Delicado's: Southwestern cooking
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  • Used to be a little hole-in-the-wall takeout, but got waaaay popular and had to expand. There's a branch at the north end of town, but the downtown original is still the best.

    Roll-ups, burritos, salads and more. Veggies and imported goods for sale.

    Outdoor patio in summer.

    Shrimp roll-up. Light and fresh, with a scale of hotness from mild to nitro. Full of shrimp,veggies, black beans, sunflower sprouts, a sauce made with chipotle peppers... yum.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 358a Wesley St.
  • Phone: 250.753.6524
  • Directions: Downtown, in the Heritage Mews area
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    Huong Lan Restaurant: Possibly the best food in town
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  • Nanaimo isn't especially spoilt for great places to eat bu tmyself and fellow students often came here. And so does everyone else so don't be suprised if you have to wait in line at lunch times. They serve all your regular Vietnamese food including of course Pho. Generous portions and freindly service means that always people come back for more.

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  • Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: #19-1925 Bowen Road, Nanaimo
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    Mahle House Restaurant: fine dining south of town
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  • Small restaurant in an older house in Cedar, 10 minutes south of Nanaimo. Contemporary, inventive dishes, never disappointing. Often use local producers for ingredients. Extensive wine list; owner-manager loves to chat about wine, and is knowledgeable about local BC wines as well as everything else on the list. Great local art on the walls. Good dessert list (not just cheesecake!).

    There's always a vegetarian option, and if you're a veg who eats seafood, there are many choices.

    My favourite local restaurant. I've listed the price as "about average", which, for 'fine dining', it is.

    porcupine prawns - prawns in a shredded batter with a wasabi dipping sauce

    calamari dijonnaise - light, yummy

    blue cheese, beetroot , romaine and walnut salad - divine

    Really, it's all good.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 2104 Hemer Rd
  • Directions: In Cedar, 10 minutes south of Nanaimo. Is at the corner of Hemer and the main road, Cedar Rd.
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    Lighthouse Bistro: Overlooking the bay
    Lighthouse Bistro (Nanaimo, B.C., Canada) - Nanaimo
    Lighthouse Bistro (Nanaimo,
    B.C., Canada)
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    Enjoy the view while having your meal, or just your drink.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 50, Anchor Way
  • Phone: (+1) 250 754 32 12
  • Website: www.lighthousebistro.ca
  • Other Contact: E mail: info@lighthousebistro.ca
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