Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 1819 reviews

What Kenzie Wise likes about Penny's Palapa:
Me and my boyfriend love to eat here, they always have the most amazing and friendly servers, who are always happy to tend to all of your needs or wants you may have. The food is always top notch. Over all its a great place for a nice date night or family outings View all feedback. What Don E doesn't like about Penny's Palapa:
This restaurant came with great recommendations but we left a bit under whelmed. The setting was very nice and staff was friendly and attentive . Our son ordered halibut tacos and my wife and I had the snapper tacos, both were very good. We had also ordered nachos which were disappointing at $28. Didn't like their chose of chips, heavy thick corn tortillas, guacamole was not freshly made and other toppings were so so... View all feedback.

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2.6 ★ from 13 reviews
Riley
23.11.2017 - 10:53

This review is for the take-out menuMy partner and I decided to tried every taco on the menu between the two of us.

Xander
23.11.2017 - 10:53

Fresh and a little beyond the standard burrito bar fare, but loses some points for higher than expected cost relative to quality.

Rodrick
23.11.2017 - 10:53

Terrible quality control and portion controlWay over priced tourist Mexican food.

Felipe
18.01.2018 - 19:07

The service is bad, very slow. No milk for the coffee, no refill. Very expensive. Not very clean. We will never go back. Nothing taste good or fresh.

Caroline
18.01.2018 - 19:07

I took 2 friends for lunch since the restaurant is novel and in such a good downtown location in Nanaimo's harbour. The service was fine but the meals were disa...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 291 reviews
Charles
03.08.2023 - 10:13

Nestled into the corner of a busy marina, this floating restaurant has a lot of charm. Views are not great but certainly close to some marine vehicles. Floating...

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Kristel
03.08.2023 - 10:13

Nothing was homemade there. Chips and salsa were from a bag and jar. We were a party of five and all of us were very disappointed. If you are looking for true M...

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Don
03.08.2023 - 10:13

This restaurant came with great recommendations but we left a bit under whelmed. The setting was very nice and staff was friendly and attentive . Our son ordere...

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Eliza
03.08.2023 - 10:13

This was our 1st time at Penny's and had heard great things. The setting is lovely and we were able to get the last table outside on a warm evening before the c...

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Celine
03.08.2023 - 10:13

Had lunch at this restaurant and the food was so delicious. We shared the special which was a grilled halibut salad and the chipotle chicken burrito made into t...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 902 reviews
Kevin
16.01.2024 - 02:38

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 t...

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AGUILA
16.01.2024 - 02:38

The food was very good, although I couldn't try the tortilla soup because it arrived a little late. the service was excellent.

Lg
16.01.2024 - 02:38

Fantastic service such beautiful scenery. This lovely spot by the water is definitely worth checking out the staff were super friendly about us being vegan We...

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Drew
16.01.2024 - 02:38

Unique wonderful experience on a floating restaurant in the harbour. Excellent quality food, and friendly prompt service here. Chicken Quesadillas and Halibut T...

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jim
16.01.2024 - 02:38

A great meal. Beautiful being on the water. Usual fare. A little pricy, but your paying for the vibe. Great crew. Food is delicious. Not sure if they have custo...

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Facebook
3.9 ★ from 25 reviews
Google
4.1 ★ from 517 reviews
Zomato
3.7 ★ from 71 reviews

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