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The Firehouse Grill has provided unforgettable dining experiences for over ten years! With options ranging from flavourful cajun cuisine to the best fusion sushi in town, our dedicated staff are always ready to provide a memorable evening of delicious food and outstanding service.
Find us in the upper floor of Nanaimo's historic Firehall at #7 Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, BC. The entrance is the large set of double doors on the Victoria Road side of the building. There is free 2-hour parking along the road, and cheap parking in the lot across the street, which is free after 5pm and on weekends. |
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Mike Atherton - Owner
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Mike Atherton— Owner
Born on the island, a foodie, a connoisseur, and a family man, Mike Atherton has called Nanaimo home for more than forty years. Having started the Firehouse Grill with nothing more than a vision and the support of his loving family and close friends, Mike can now delight in giving back to the community as the proud proprietor of Nanaimo’s premier fusion restaurant. When he’s not at the restaurant, Mike spends as much of his free time as he can with his wife, children, and extended family right here in Nanaimo. |
Dean Andrichuk - Owner/Chef
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Dean Andrichuk— Chef/Owner
With a love for all things creative, culinary, and his two wonderful daughters, Chef Dean has created a family-friendly menu that pays homage to both the fiery influence of the old firehall and the fresh flavours of the West Coast. A Red-Seal chef born and raised in Calgary, Dean moved out to Vancouver Island in the late 2000’s and started the Firehouse Grill with his friend and local entrepreneur Mike Atherton. Ten years later the restaurant has become a local favourite, and has been serving fantastic food ever since! |
Melissa Paulger - General Manager
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Melissa Paulger— General Manager
Mel is an island native, proud mother of one, and has known Mike and Dean for nearly twenty years as both friends and colleagues. She started managing here in Nanaimo in the retail industry, but found her passion mixing drinks and providing excellent customer service. She has been a fundamental pillar of the Firehouse Family for a decade, doing everything from managing a diverse crew of employees to offering a friendly smile to each customer that walks through the restaurant’s doors. |
Kayla Harris - Manager
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Kayla Harris — Manager
Kayla has worked her way through the ranks of the service industry and the Firehouse Grill for nearly ten years, advancing past hostess to bartender, server, and now manager. She is currently working on her Master’s of Community Planning at Vancouver Island University while continuing to be a force for positivity here at the restaurant. In her fleeting moments of spare time, Kayla enjoys the beauty of the island as well as spending time with her pooch, Kuma. |
Jesse Brooks - Manager
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Jesse Brooks— Manager
Jesse is an avid fisherman, weight-lifter, and outdoor-enthusiast who adamantly believes the DFO should make their decisions based on science rather than political pressure. A long-time friend of Mike and the Firehouse Family, Jesse holds down the fort between his fishing adventures and camping trips to the BC interior. Recently married to his better half, Jesse is counting down the days ‘till he wins the lottery and escapes the humdrum of urban living. |
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The Nanaimo No.2 Firehall (No. 1 burned down) is a nationally recognized historic building and remains one of Nanaimo's most iconic features more than a century after its construction! Thank you to the Nanaimo Archives who helped with photos and historic information about the old firehall! For more cool facts about the city visit http://www.nanaimoarchives.ca
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