ULTIMATE
WEST COAST DINING AT A FLOATING PUB
Dad,
get ready for a unique west coast
dining experience during your visit!! Imagine…relaxing
to the sound of the ocean waves against the deck of an outdoor floating
patio. The patio gently rocking as the waves
roll underneath while looking out over the bay watching boats travel by.
We
will take you to experience dining at the ONLY registered floating pub in
Canada at the Dinghy Dock Pub…..right in our own backyard!! Being accessible only by boat, the journey
will begin with a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown. When visitors to Nanaimo research things to
do, or restaurants to try, the Dinghy Dock Pub makes the list. It is ranked #25 out of 363 restaurants in
Nanaimo and area. And reviews on Google and TripAdvisor both rate it at four
stars.
The
menu is made up of a great selection for all tastes. Appetizers include prawns, calamari and a
must try…..local steamed clams. For a
lighter meal, they have soups and salads, including one of your favorites, clam
chowder. Depending on your mood, for an
entrée you can pick from variety of seafood dishes, to pasta, to burgers. My favorite so far has been their fish and
chips, which is offered with cod, halibut, and even salmon. Burgers are also
available with seafood including cod, halibut or salmon. Or, pick from the more traditional chicken or
beef. The homemade French fries are so
crispy and seasoned to perfection. The
pub supports local business by serving a selection of wine and craft beer from
the local wineries and breweries.
While
dining on the patio, we will enjoy the expansive views of the ocean, mountains
and downtown skyline across the bay.
Hopefully, some of the wildlife will be active with bald eagles soaring
overhead, sea otters playing on the dock and in the water. And if we are lucky, a pod of Orcas may be
travelling through.
If we
plan on a Saturday evening, we can cheer on the sailboats during the Sailboat Races
taking place right out front in the bay.
Now that’s a unique form of entertainment!!
What
an amazing experience enjoying fresh seafood surrounded by spectacular views, with
the sights and smells of the ocean. The
staff has always been friendly and welcoming, adding to the enjoyment of the
experience. We will plan to get down to
the ferry terminal to catch the 6:10 ferry over. Can’t wait to share this experience with
you!!