Asteras
Buy BC (independent) · RestaurantWater bottle refillWashroomsVegetarian / vegan / GF
Asteras is an authentic Greek taverna set inside a heritage home more than 100 years old in downtown Nanaimo's Old City Quarter, specializing in traditional Cretan recipes made entirely in-house from whole foods daily. The menu spans house-made mezethes, fresh seafood, slow-roasted lamb, and a dedicated vegetarian section, all served with generous portions and a full wine selection. The restaurant has earned six Best of City Awards in 2024, including Best Overall Restaurant.
What's here for you
Gathered from publicly available data and OpenStreetMap. Not confirmed by the owner yet.
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
✓Vegetarian / vegan / GF
Dedicated vegetarian section on menu: Vegetarian Moussaka (eggplant, zucchini, tofu & béchamel), Spanakopita Meal, and Vegetable Brochette. Website also specifically calls out 'vegetarian dishes such as Moussaka and Spanakopita.'Not confirmed yet
Bike parking or bike visibilityTakeoutPacked lunchesWater without purchaseBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
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Indigenous
This place is in the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw and Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.
Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.
Around here
The closest options for the things touring cyclists actually look for.
🔧 Fix & supply
- Vancouver Island Refillery0.1 km
- The Liquor Co. 19770.2 km
- Hub City CyclesAccredited0.4 km
- Coal City Cycles3.6 km
🍽 Eat nearby
- Misty Pines Cafe & Bakeryright here
- Le Brunch Café0.1 km
🛏 Sleep nearby
🎭 While you're here
- Canadian Indigenous Art0.3 km
- Nanaimo Museum0.4 km
- Nanaimo Harbourfront Library Branch0.4 km
- Nanaimo Art GalleryWelcoming0.4 km
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Data: Public data, AI sources with manual review