The Modern
opens at 11:30 tomorrow
Seafood restaurant Sushi Restaurant Cafe
Elevated Comfort Food Wild Inspired. Explore and discover the earthy, bright, and bold flavours of the forests, fields, and shores that surround us. Located in the heart of Downtown Nanaimo. Update description
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Greg A. 2016-06-11Without fail... Whenever I'm in Nanaimo you'll find me at the Modern. Great cocktails, great menu items (I like to go tapas style and get them to...
Gary O. 2018-05-28The food (Classic Benny) was good! Ambiance was great!
Gail S. 2018-04-23My husband and I enjoyed dining at the Modern Cafe we came two nights in a row! Great food!
Camille Plante J. 2018-04-10the food was great love the atmosphere i would suggest if anyone comes to Nanaimo its a great place to gather with a group or small, the...
Ken C. 2018-03-04I just had such amazing service. Juggling two babies as a single daddy is hard enough but having all the staff try helping the whole way just made it...
Narissa Y. 2018-02-16Oh my word.... had the BEST dinner for Valentines last night!! ♥️
Manno T. 2018-02-16Had an memorable Valentine's dinner at the Modern. Great atmosphere and entertainment made the experience extra special. Highly recommend
Ben P. 2018-02-10Visiting from Sooke.
Lisa R. 2018-02-07What a fantastic brunch this past Saturday! 2 chefa has always a been my favourite Benny place in town and now it’s all at the Modern Cafe ! ...
Carmen B. 2018-02-04Good food, drink & service ! Also like the decor. Will be back
Steve A. 2018-01-17Always great service. And the food... Everything from the poutine, to the crab bernaise steak, is fantastic!
Sue P. 2017-12-25Excellent food, service and atmosphere. This was my first visit and had the chicken n waffles. Very yummy! Can't wait to go back!
Bill M. 2017-10-08It was just okay. Service was slow. Food was unremarkable.
Olivia B. 2017-09-14I love coming here! Great food amazing drinks and awesome atmosphere! ❤️
Tim H. 2017-08-27Had dinner with wife on patio. Food and service were excellent with the only downside was the idiots running their harleys on some imaginary circuit....
Brianna M. 2017-08-27Fantastic food!!! Visiting from Kamloops bc and went here for lunch. Great taste and friendly staff.
Beth R. 2017-08-26In Nanaimo visiting family, had lunch and dinner here and both times were delicious. Great food, great atmosphere. May try to fit in a third visit...
Réka G. 2017-08-23Our dinner was amazing! Great quality food and friendly service!
Kathleen Laughton H. 2017-08-21I always go to the Modern Cafe when I'm in Nanaimo, sometimes twice! They have amazing breakfasts and dinners too. I'll have to try lunch sometime! My...
Autumn Beryl H. 2017-08-20Excellent service - very accommodating to our large group of 18 people and all of our dietary requirements! The food was absolutely delicious, too!!...
Updates from The Modern
Modern C. 2017-10-18
We were lucky enough to score one these limited edition Blackberry Sour Wheats from Townsite Brewing. It's just been tapped, but better believe it'll go quick!!
We were lucky enough to score one these limited edition Blackberry Sour Wheats from Townsite Brewing. It's just been tapped, but better believe it'll go quick!!
Modern C. 2017-06-21
Happy first day of summer! ☀ #themoderncafe #supportlocal #nanaimo #downtownnanaimo #happyhour #neon
Happy first day of summer! ☀ #themoderncafe #supportlocal #nanaimo #downtownnanaimo #happyhour #neon
Modern C. 2017-06-03
Happy sunny Friday! ☀ Join us for our $5 drink specials, live music featuring Brandon Stone, and Chef's special of grilled lamb chops! #themoderncafe #supportlocal #nanaimo #downtownnanaimo #happyhour #TGIF #localmusic
Happy sunny Friday! ☀ Join us for our $5 drink specials, live music featuring Brandon Stone, and Chef's special of grilled lamb chops! #themoderncafe #supportlocal #nanaimo #downtownnanaimo #happyhour #TGIF #localmusic
Modern C. 2017-05-09
Who's ready for summer? I know we are! Light and refreshing local favourites aplenty to get you into the vibes of warm weather and patio season!
Who's ready for summer? I know we are! Light and refreshing local favourites aplenty to get you into the vibes of warm weather and patio season!
Modern C. 2017-03-20
Spring has arrived, and we've got some @longwoodbrewery Berried Alive to get you in the feels for warmer weather ahead! There's also plenty of other goodies from @phillipsbeer @hoynebrewing @merridalecider @fourwindsbrewco @driftwoodbrewery #supportlocal
Spring has arrived, and we've got some @longwoodbrewery Berried Alive to get you in the feels for warmer weather ahead! There's also plenty of other goodies from @phillipsbeer @hoynebrewing @merridalecider @fourwindsbrewco @driftwoodbrewery #supportlocal
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The Modern has a total of 4528 visitors (checkins) and 3048 likes.
20 reviews of The Modern.
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