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Bistro at Westwood Lake

2367 Arbot road, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 6S9, Canada
250-753-2866
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Ranked #1 of 184 restaurants in Nanaimo
Price range: $10 - $28
Cuisines: Pacific Rim
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Calgary, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Fantastic - sums up our experience at the Bistro @ Westwood Lake, service was attentive, food was wonderful (should have had the daily special), had sandwich with salad - greens were fresh, sandwich was hot! We shared a dessert which was tasty as well. Overall experience was great!

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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Good ingredients + talented chef = execellent meal! Service is impeccible and of course the best wine list in town. This place is wonderful from New Years Eve to a special dinner with friends, relaxing dinner with spouse or a nice lunch, any day of the week or any time of year. While this is an upscale venue, you will... More

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Vancouver Island
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This place is out of the way and without a GPS I wouldn't have found it, but wow was it worth the effort. Beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the lake, impressive friendly service, reasonable prices, and of course fantastic food. I also liked their drink menu which had a number of specialty drinks for cocktails. The prices were very reasonable for... More

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Montreal, Canada
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Good meal. Quiet and gorgeous setting. Appetizers and desserts outdo the main course which was a bit bland, halibut and chicken. Prix fixe 3 course table d'hôte a good choice. Wine list interesting for British Columbia choices.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

What a nice discovery - great food and service, beautiful location on the lake. We will gp back soon.

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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Excellent place to dine. A hidden gem in Nanaimo. 3-course meal was delicious and well-priced. Good wine list. Small plates on Wednesdays a nice alternative to a full meal.

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B.C.
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This jewel of a restaurant on Westwood Lake is a wonderful spot for lunch or dinner with a lovely view of the lake. The food is great and although it is a bit out of the way on Arbot Rd it is well worth the effort to go there. A great addition to Nanaimo.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

My wife, son and his girlfriend and myself went here recently and were treated to a wonderful dining experience. The staff were spot on and Gatean was a delight. The food was spectacular and well presented. All of our requests were handled courtesly. We had a wonderful time and will return as we live close by.

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Nanaimo, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This fairly new restaurant is situated on a lake on the edge of Nanaimo,BC. The setting is perfectly serene and beautiful. This is a fine restaurant both in decor and food. The menu is creative, delicate, and in good taste. The staff are welcoming and casually friendly making you feel at home in a 'high-end' looking astmosphere. You can have... More

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Nanaimo, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

This restaurant definitely stands out from the generic okay restaurants that Nanaimo is full of. The food is top-notch as is the service, ambience and location. Due to its out of the way location, I often forget about it when thinking of where to go out.

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