Penny's Palapa

Penny's Palapa Pa-la-pa 1. An open sided dwelling with a thatched roof made of dried palm leaves 2. A structure such as a restaurant in the tropics that is opensided
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Handmade Mexican dishes. Made with Summertime produce, and Vancouver Island seafood, and chicken. Customers from all over Nanaimo are drawn to the harbour, to enjoy the fresh summer breezes and local flavour. Tourist are dying to discover this local hot spot. Offering Tasty Enchiladas, Frosty Margaritas, or warm blanket. Enjoy colorful, casual, dining amidst of floating garden.

It’s happening! The sun is setting on another incredible season! But we’re not done yet!! *******Important time...
09/23/2026

It’s happening! The sun is setting on another incredible season! But we’re not done yet!! *******Important times & dates***********
OPEN DAILY. 11am-9pm
DAILY HAPPY HOUR 3pm -5pm & 8pm-9pm SEPTEMBER 30th CLOSED FOR THE DAY!! OCTOBER 1st - 4th OPEN 11:30-8:30 LAST DAY SUNDAY OCTOBER 4th!! We would love to see you again before we wrap it up. If you haven’t come to see us yet your time is running out!!!

Margaritas and Coronas. The perfect pair.A frosty house-made marg with fresh limeade in one hand, an ice-cold Corona in ...
09/11/2026

Margaritas and Coronas. The perfect pair.

A frosty house-made marg with fresh limeade in one hand, an ice-cold Corona in the other. That’s the Penny’s Palapa kind of afternoon.

Come sip by the water and keep it simple: good drinks, good vibes, no rush.

What’s your order - marg, Corona, or both?

Corona Corona Canada

Service with a smile. High vibes always.At Penny’s Palapa, the food and drinks are only part of it. It’s the way you’re ...
09/07/2026

Service with a smile. High vibes always.

At Penny’s Palapa, the food and drinks are only part of it. It’s the way you’re greeted. The little extra care. The laughter from the kitchen. The feeling that the people here actually want you to have a good time.

That’s the heart of this place - good energy, real warmth, and a crew that shows up with kindness as much as skill. Come as you are, stay a little longer, and leave feeling lighter than when you walked in.

High vibes aren’t a slogan here. They’re just how we do things.

Date night hits different at Penny’s Palapa.Harbor lights, good food, a cold drink, and that easy kind of evening that m...
09/06/2026

Date night hits different at Penny’s Palapa.

Harbor lights, good food, a cold drink, and that easy kind of evening that makes conversation last a little longer. Come steal a table for two and make the night feel special without overthinking it. We gotchu covered!

Who are you bringing? Tag your date!

09/05/2026

September is here but Summer is not done with us yet!

Last weeks of summer break, still tasting like vacation.Crispy quesadillas, melted cheese, a cold drink, crisp salad, an...
08/28/2026

Last weeks of summer break, still tasting like vacation.

Crispy quesadillas, melted cheese, a cold drink, crisp salad, and that easy patio energy that makes it feel like the season isn’t quite ready to end. Come grab a table at Penny’s Palapa and squeeze a little more summer out of these days.

What happens when we accidentally order a new flavour of Jarritos ? We make a new margarita of course! Mango lime marg...
08/24/2026

What happens when we accidentally order a new flavour of Jarritos ? We make a new margarita of course! Mango lime margarita with Tajin rim is on our Margarita Monday special all day today!

There’s something satisfying about watching a margarita come together - the careful measure, the fresh pour, the salt-ri...
08/18/2026

There’s something satisfying about watching a margarita come together - the careful measure, the fresh pour, the salt-rimmed glass waiting for that first sip.

At Penny’s Palapa, every drink is made with care (and a little island magic). Come claim yours under the palapa.

What’s your go-to drink order?

Soft summer evenings and the people we share them with.There’s a special kind of quiet that settles over the harbor as t...
08/13/2026

Soft summer evenings and the people we share them with.
There’s a special kind of quiet that settles over the harbor as the light fades - warm lights glowing, water still, the day slowing down. These are the moments made for good company, easy conversation, and just being present.

Come pull up a chair at Penny’s Palapa. Let the evening stretch a little longer with the ones who make it feel like home.

Who would you bring for a night like this?

Behind every plate at Penny’s Palapa……is a kitchen full of heart, hustle, and real passion. Our chefs and kitchen crew a...
08/04/2026

Behind every plate at Penny’s Palapa…

…is a kitchen full of heart, hustle, and real passion. Our chefs and kitchen crew are the ones turning fresh ingredients into the flavors you love - from the first chop to the final garnish.
This is the soul of the place. The focused energy, the quiet teamwork, the care that goes into every dish before it ever hits your table.

Grateful for the people who make it all happen behind the scenes. Come taste the difference that love and skill make.

Address

Float H 10 Wharf Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R5K4

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+12507532150

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