Mgm Restaurant - Nanaimo

Old style diner that could use a good cleaning and updating. The eggs benny was a good portion size but the potatoes could have used some proper seasoning. Looks like a locals/regular clientele hangout spot with good service.

There were approx. 24 to 30 people in our prearranged to arrive at 4.00pm for dinner. MGM also knew in advance that in most cases checks would be for two people. Tables were set up appropriately but from then on things went downhill. It took more than 5 minutes for a waitress to arrive to take a drink order this was after we had signaled that we were ready to make an order. It took a long time for drinks to be delivered then a further delay before menus were distributed. I could go on in detail but I don't have the time and you probably don't have enough space. Enough to say that it was almost 7.30pm before we got our bills settled. Almost three hours! This was not because we had long discussions over food but because we had long discussions before our orders were taken and even longer before the food arrived. Overall a dreadful dining experience. If you go as a couple then there at best average might be OK. But for an arranged group this was dreadful.

We stopped by for a late lunch. I had the house salad which was absolutely the best salad ever. We would definitely stop here again. They had wonderful old music playing, the service was amazing and the prices were reasonable.

Though it hasnt changed or upgraded much in the decades ive been eating there, it is still one of the best family resaurants in town. 3 generations have been happy with the music, food and service. 4 stars overall; it would be sweet if they upgraded some of the roof tiles and bench seats. But we had the best server this evening and have full bellies!

My husband and I always go here for breakfast and it’s great every time we go. The service is amazing and we usually get the same server I think her name is Tracy maybe! She’s always so friendly and is always working really hard!