Red Light

Red Light Red Light is a small locally owned restaurant and natural wine bar that cultivates casual intimate dining experiences.

A modern sustainable approach with the rich Traditions of Japanese cuisine. Sourced from organic local farmers when possible.

Spring isn’t the only blooming beauty around! Meet our new, patio-friendly wine lineup: Island Vibes red/white co-fermen...
05/05/2026

Spring isn’t the only blooming beauty around! Meet our new, patio-friendly wine lineup:

Island Vibes red/white co-ferment - Ortega and Foch grapes give this bottle its refreshing personality. Juicy, fresh, with notes of cherries, raspberries, and a touch of flintiness🍒
Perfect for pairing with our fan favourite Dan Dan Noodles

Carbonic Orange - Aromatic, light, zesty, tastes of spring flowers and bright citrus. Light maceration makes this a perfect textural white wine🍊
Pair this zippy sip with our new Caprese Salad

Skin Contact Riesling - This unfiltered beauty will surprise you in the best way. Enjoy notes of dried stone fruit, citrus peel, spring blossoms, spice and tea, and a touch of saltiness🌸
Superbly matched with our Chilled Peanut Soba Noodles

Syrah - On the bright side with plenty of red berried fruit and aromatics, mellow acidity and gentle tannins with a savoury undertone🍷
This Syrah is perfect for slow sipping with a classic bowl of ramen

💫NEW MENU DROP💫Chill noods on a hot day? Say no more. 🥜Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing🥜Chilled soba noodles paire...
04/29/2026

💫NEW MENU DROP💫

Chill noods on a hot day? Say no more.

🥜Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing🥜
Chilled soba noodles paired with arugula, fresh cucumber, and seasonal vegetables, all lightly coated in an organic peanut dressing. Fresh, chilled and satiating. Nutty from the soba noodles. Add protein to make it a meal — we recommend tofu!

‼️We now have peanuts in our kitchen, and cross contamination is a possibility. If you have a severe peanut allergy, we regretfully cannot guarantee our food will be peanut-free.

May at Red LightSpring is in full swing, and we are leaning into the season by bringing back Live Music Wednesdays. Mid-...
04/29/2026

May at Red Light

Spring is in full swing, and we are leaning into the season by bringing back Live Music Wednesdays. Mid-week resets are back on the menu every week from 7–9 PM, offering the perfect opportunity to catch local live performances between bowls and conversation.

Our weekend series continues every Friday from 6–9 PM with a rotating cast of selectors. We are also proud to host the opening of a new exhibition by Tanya P Johnson on May 8, with a sonic atmosphere provided by Dubconscious.

Wednesday Live Sessions | 7PM–9PM
May 6: Keegan Schuh
May 13: Tenise Marie
May 20: Jonny Dudar
May 27: Dana Lee

Weekend DJs and Events | 6PM–9PM
May 1: Wabin
May 8: Tanya P Johnson Art Exhibition (Music by Dubconscious)
May 15: N-Deep
May 22: Rosso
May 29: Lorne B

See you there.

💫NEW MENU DROP💫Caprese but make it ~fusion~🍄‍🟫Caprese Salad with Pickled Shimeji🍄‍🟫A delicate composition of arugula, fr...
04/27/2026

💫NEW MENU DROP💫

Caprese but make it ~fusion~

🍄‍🟫Caprese Salad with Pickled Shimeji🍄‍🟫
A delicate composition of arugula, fresh mozzarella, and pickled shimeji mushrooms, dressed in a house-made yuzu vinaigrette.

A nice fresh starter on a hot day. Add a protein and it’s a meal!

💫NEW MENU DROP💫Up next we’ve got your perfect side piece…🫛SESAME FURIKAKE EDAMAME🫛Steamed edamame gently tossed in toast...
04/24/2026

💫NEW MENU DROP💫

Up next we’ve got your perfect side piece…

🫛SESAME FURIKAKE EDAMAME🫛

Steamed edamame gently tossed in toasted sesame oil and grey salt, finished with our house-made furikake (savory-sweet rice seasoning of sesame seeds, katsuobushi, and nori seaweed). Light, savoury, and quietly addictive.

Enjoy as a starter, a side, with friends, with lovers…any way you like it, really!

💫NEW MENU DROP💫We’re rolling out our Spring/Summer menu and we can’t wait for you to try it!Up first, a scrumptious snac...
04/23/2026

💫NEW MENU DROP💫

We’re rolling out our Spring/Summer menu and we can’t wait for you to try it!

Up first, a scrumptious snack to share or small dish all for you!

We’ve got:

🥟BAO BUNS🥟

Steamed Bao buns filled with your choice of garlic-fried pork or marinated tofu, complemented by pickled shimeji mushrooms, crisp lettuce, fried onion and a lightly sweet gochujang mayo. Simply (complexly) delicious!

Perfectly paired with a Happy Hour beer🍺 or ginger marg🫚
3-5pm everyday and 8-9pm starting May 1!

Happy Earth Day!🌱At Red Light, we prioritize using fresh, local ingredients to minimize our environmental impact🌍A speci...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!🌱

At Red Light, we prioritize using fresh, local ingredients to minimize our environmental impact🌍

A special shout-out to a few of our local suppliers .soya.foods .foods

We also stock some incredible BC wines from producers who care deeply about the land they steward and who use regenerative farming practices🍇


Thank you to our wonderful suppliers who keep our provisions delicious and Earth friendly, and thanks for your support that allows us to stay true to our values🥰🌼💚

Kiddos love Red Light and we love em right back!We’ve got a full Kids Menu (12 & under) to make sure your littles get th...
04/16/2026

Kiddos love Red Light and we love em right back!

We’ve got a full Kids Menu (12 & under) to make sure your littles get their daily dose of noodles🍜

✮ Chicken or pork ramen (just broth, noodles & protein)
✮ Noodles with nutritional yeast and butter

Book online or call 250.352.0966 for takeout🏮

Pour Decisions is back for round two 🍷We’re excited to host our second instalment at Red Light Ramen. Same tasting menu,...
04/14/2026

Pour Decisions is back for round two 🍷

We’re excited to host our second instalment at Red Light Ramen. Same tasting menu, fresh new feel, with music by sharing easy house all night.
We’ve made a few updates to the space since last time, and it’s feeling cozier, warmer, and more inviting than ever.

We’ll be pouring two curated tasting flights at an easy, approachable price:
• $19.99 - 10oz sparkling, white & orange flight
• $21.99 - 10oz red flight

As always, we’re proud to feature wines from BC producers who are deeply connected to their land and communities. Every glass and bottle supports local.

Join us for a cozy night. Stick around, discover something new, and take home your favourite bottle for $5 off.

6–9pm
Friday, April 17
Reservations encouraged
No cover

Address

308 Herridge Lane
Nelson, BC
V1L6G5

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

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