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Horang
$$$$•Korean•4.7(21)Whether you’re joining us for a high-energy dinner in our stylish dining room or grabbing a quick gourmet bite from our on-site market, we promise an experience that is "Tastier than Yesterday."
We’ve set the table, chilled the Soju, and turned up the music. All that’s missing is you.Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo
$$$$•Barbecue•4.3(298)Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food BBQ restaurant and sports bar. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Nanaimo celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Lakeview Park & Regional General Hospital in the Northern end of Nanaimo, we are a short turn off of Island Highway North. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, enjoy classic BBQ cooking, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you at our restaurant.
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- RRobinToronto / Ontario •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat experience for Mother’s Day. To make a reservation was very easy. The food was great and the service was great. My mom and I had a wonderful time! Also we both received 20$ gift cards for Mother’s Day which was an unexpected touch!More infoOriginal Joe's - Nanaimo$$$$• Canadian• Nanaimo•4.4
- SShawnVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoEat here all the time, best restuarant in Nanaimo!More infoHorang$$$$• Korean• Nanaimo•4.7
- HHowardVancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis place is always fantastic 100% all the time it never disappoints 👍More infoNori Japanese Restaurant$$$$• Japanese• Qualicum Beach•5
- VVickieVancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews5.0Dined on May 3, 2026We had awesome service and great food. We loved the Bistro Chicken burger. Thank you!More infoBin 4 Burger Lounge - Nanaimo$$$$• Burgers• Nanaimo•4.8
- JJulieEdmonton / Northern Alberta •2 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 26, 2026We had great service, food was tasty. Nice evening out.More infoMontana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo$$$$• Barbecue• Nanaimo•4.3
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Nanaimo. Our customers recommend Horang, Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo and Original Joe's - Nanaimo
As of May 13, 2026 there are 5 restaurants in Nanaimo. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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