Penny’s Palapa
Authentic Mexican dishes with a west coast flair. Customers from all over Nanaimo are drawn to the harbour, to enjoy the fresh summer breezes on our licensed floating patio. Our Tasty Tacos and Fresh-Squeezed Lime Margaritas will transport you to a warm tropical vacation.
On cooler days we’ve got you covered. Heaters, blankets, and heart-warming dishes like Enchiladas and Tortilla Soup.
2023 Season Now Open!
Hours
Daily
11:30am -8pm
COVID-19 Update
Please see Penny’s Palapa’s comprehensive Work Safe plan here.
We are kicking off Taco Tuesdays with
$3 off our Halibut Taco Platter all day!
Our halibut is caught fresh in BC waters, seasoned and grilled, not fried! Your choice of a zesty yogurt or chipotle mayo sauce and topped with our fresh made slaw and pico de gallo, served with rice, beans, and corn salsa or a
palapa salad.
All platters also come with corn chips and housemade salsa!
#tacotuesday #fishtacos #freshhalibut #bchalibut #halibuttacos #vanisleeats #nanaimorestaurants #locallunch
#eatfreshfood #eatoutside #nanaimomarina
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Delicioso !
It's the first Margarita Monday of the season!
You have to try our new Spicy Pineapple Margarita! It is a new fan favourite already!
$2 off all margaritas all day today!
#margaritamonday #spicypineapplemargarita #hibiscusmargarita #paloma #limemargarita #margaritaonthedocks #nanaimoharbour #drinklocal
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Are children allowed 🤔
Location
#10 Wharf Street, Penny’s Palapa is located down on the Dock of Float H, in Nanaimo’s Waterfront Marina. Down the ramp closest to the Wharfinger’s office. Click on map for a custom tour of local amenities.
For more info see 'Explore the Waterfront'
Parking
NEW: 3 hour courtesy moorage! Contact Wharfinger office to assure your spot. VHF Channel 67 Phone: 250-754-5053
Pioneer Plaza Parkade on Front Street is closest to the marina.
The Port Theatre has a parkade located at the corner of Wharf and Front Street.
Port Place mall has parking located on Front Street across from the marina.
More info and map see ‘Visit Penny’s’