Penny's Palapa Restaurant
462 Reviews
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- Thursday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Monday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday11 AM–9:30 PM
About the Business
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+12507532150
10 Wharf St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2X3
Hours
- Thursday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Monday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday11 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday11 AM–9:30 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Identifies as women-owned
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wi-Fi
- Transgender safe space
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Bar on-site
- Outdoor seating
- Kids' menu
- Dogs allowed
Recommended Reviews
Jennifer Thornton
16.10.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
Great margaritas as mentioned in other reviews. The food was mediocre to be honest. The location is interesting and coming in by boat is fun. We were here in July and the service didn’t match the volume of people. It’s tough to find help so that can be part of it. I would go again to give the food another chance and sit in a different location. Could be higher stars if the food improves. A big group of local, younger adults said they love it so it’s worth another visit and then an updated review.
Vanessa Marshall
16.09.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
Best fish taco I’ve had on the island so far. Hands down . Friendly staff great (shout out Cassie and Chantelle )Delicious food and yea liquor is served there .
Dan Moric
27.08.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
This place is awesome! Friendly staff, great food and service and cool location on the water.
Chula Rodrigo
16.08.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
This is located within 5he inner harbor of Victoria. A Mexican place and we enjoyed the food and mostly the atmosphere in the harbor. It is a good place to grab food after walking around the harbor.
Kevin C
12.08.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
Best nachos ever! My son and I took my wife there for her birthday. We ordered the nachos with the achiote pork. The 3 of us couldn't finish it. Delish! I had the ceviche as well. The ceviche wasn't my favorite but still good. I've eaten here before and they also have great tacos. And you can't beat the atmosphere!
SharaLee Ward
25.07.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
Atmosphere is really nice but if you're looking for a more intimate atmosphere this is not it. Food was average compared to other Mexican restaurants in town. My margarita tasted weak and overall food was much too pricey for what delivered.
Christopher Hackett
23.07.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
Decided to stop at Penny's Palapas for dinner in Nanaimo. The servers were great and there was very little wait to get in.Very impressed with the red snapper fish tacos with chipotle mayo with side of corn, beans, and rice!Very fresh and tasted like the ones I've had in Maui! I'd recommend anyone to give these a try.
Jim Lynch
22.07.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
I was told the wait (for a table) was about 30-45 minutes - we waited 90 minutes to get a table. That start to our dining experience colored the remainder of the meal but being honest there was nothing exceptional in any way about the food or drinks. The margaritas were not frozen but they also weren’t on the rocks either. Mostly they were simply forgettable. The chips and salsa may be the worst I’ve ever had at a restaurant - if anyplace was worse, I don’t remember where. I asked if they had some hoWe ordered enchiladas verde and fish tacos. The tacos were better than the enchiladas but even they were about 2 stars at best. Skip the enchiladas - try something else. Or better still, try someplace else.
Annie Palen
19.07.2023
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
We were led to the last available table, which was in the back corner, but next to a beautiful potted tree with a great view of the water. The decor was charming and the beverages and food made us want to return to Mexico! Our waitress, Casi, was a hoot as well as competent! To make it just that little bit extra special, it's floating! Pop in! The ceviche is great! The chips must have been from Mexico, they were so authentic! (The nachos at another table were piled high!) And the Paloma margaritas are delicious!! So were the halibut tacos! Thanks guys!
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10 Wharf St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2X3
Penny's Palapa Restaurant