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Celebrity chef Michael Smith’s first ever career experience was working in the kitchen here, and now he’s back as its owner. Many of the ingredients come from the inn’s own organic farm, and when chef Michael has worked his magic it makes for a memorable experience.
358 Rte. 310, Souris, Prince Edward Island, C0A 2B0, Canada
Known For
- One of the country's finest chefs
- Organic ingredients from the inn's onsite farm
- Convivial open-air dining experience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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Established in 1958, New Glasgow Lobster Suppers brings fresh lobster direct from a pound on the premises to your plate. Scallops, roast beef, salmon, chicken, haddock, ham, and even a vegetarian dish are other choices if you've already had your fill of crustaceans, or you can choose to have just an appetizer and dessert. All come with fresh rolls, steamed mussels, seafood chowder, salads, house-made desserts, and beverages. Bar service is available, as is a separate children's menu. The huge, bustling dining area can seat up to 500 guests, and it often fills up. Because turnover is fast, there isn't usually a long wait.
604 Rte. 258, New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, C0A 1N0, Canada
Known For
- Classic PEI lobster
- Always busy but rarely a wait
- House-made desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed early Oct.–early June. No lunch
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This down-home dockside eatery serves common fare in an uncommonly good way. Befitting its location, the seafood is very fresh: expect lobster rolls, scallop sandwiches, steamed clams, and such served with fries that are twice-cooked for added crispness, plus house-made sauces and slaws. Nonseafood options are limited. The upstairs room has a huge glass door onto the deck to open up the view to the interior. If you'd rather cook up your own feast, the adjacent fish market sells everything you'll need. If you're coming here to eat, you don't need to pay the park entrance fee—just tell the person at the gate.
9 Covehead Wharf Rd., Stanhope, Prince Edward Island, C0A 1P0, Canada
Known For
- Generously loaded lobster rolls
- Stunning location
- PEI craft beers on tap
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–May
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Located within the excellent Dunes Studio Gallery, this café has wood ceilings that soar above the indoor dining room and a deck overlooking the dunes and marshlands of Covehead Bay. Like the view, the food offered by chef Norman Day is amazing, showcasing local ingredients with an international twist and some inspired combinations. Your main at dinner, for example, might be halibut coated with banana bread crumbs, with a sweet curried apple cream sauce or chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese, sautéed apples, and bacon, with a cranberry cream sauce. Lunches are no less inventive, and meals can be taken in the lounge or on a patio overlooking the vibrant gardens. Reservations are only accepted for dinner.
3622 Brackley Point Rd., Rte. 15, Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, C1E 2P2, Canada
Known For
- Excellent seafood chowder
- Beautiful setting, amid art and craft displays
- Interesting pizza-of-the-day toppings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–early June. No dinner Oct.
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A welcome find in a town where dining options are thin, this eatery overlooking Colville Bay stays true to its rural roots yet presents a menu with some international charm. Try the mussels in lime butter or the herby fish-and-chips that are baked Portuguese-style. The pretty deck offers diners the option to eat plein air, and there's a separate children's menu.
21 Breakwater St., Souris, Prince Edward Island, C0A 2B0, Canada
Known For
- Interesting takes on traditional favorites
- Nice waterfront views from the deck
- Convenient to the ferry terminal
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.
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Urban style meets rural delicacies at this upscale restaurant, which occupies a handsome brick building downtown. Not surprisingly, given the name and location, seafood is a specialty here—the local oysters, mussels, and lobsters are all memorable. But there are alternatives for vegetarian and meat-loving locavores (think risotto made with market veggies or grilled PEI strip loin, aged in-house for 50 days served with roasted PEI potatoes). It's a popular spot for tourists and residents alike, and the service is friendly. Upstairs, the Olde Dublin Pub has pub grub, ample ale, and live music on the Guinness Stage seven nights a week from mid-June to mid-September.
131 Sydney St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 1G5, Canada
Known For
- World-famous Malpeque oysters
- Live music upstairs
- Great nonseafood options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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It's worth making the 6 km (4-mile) drive from Georgetown to Cardigan to this restaurant in a lovely waterside location, where the big dining room has windows all around with great views over the water. There's a patio too. The lengthy menu features plenty of local seafood, including lobster, scallops, clams, and more, and also has steaks, chicken, and other options, all sourced locally.
6864 Water St., Cardigan, Prince Edward Island, C0A 1G0, Canada
Known For
- Friendly and efficient service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Long menu with lots of options
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In this historic house-turned-ice-cream-parlor, delicious gourmet ice cream is made from scratch, using fresh natural ingredients. They offer all the classic flavors and more—and even the crisp, light waffle cones are handmade on-site. There's also an authentic old soda fountain, pumping out hand-crafted sodas and floats, and you can enjoy your treat(s) inside or out in the pleasant garden.
286 Fitzroy St., Summerside, Prince Edward Island, C1N 1J2, Canada
Known For
- The five-flavor sampler, for those who can't decide
- Soda floats
- Outside garden to enjoy your ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Trained baristas brew up a great cup of coffee from house-roasted beans, along with a wide selection of espresso-based drinks and chemical-free decaf. They also have a good variety of locally blended organic loose-leaf teas and a menu of locally sourced food, including sandwiches, fresh pastries, and desserts.
45 Queen St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C9A 4A4, Canada
Known For
- Environmentally sound credentials
- Locally sourced food ingredients
- Friendly atmosphere
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In addition to the excellent oysters, this nice little restaurant has an eclectic menu that includes other seafood such as charred haddock, along with slow-roasted PEI beef, jerk chicken, and salads. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are also available. The caveat is that the little Landmark fills up quickly, so having reservations (or patience) helps.
12 Main St., Victoria, Prince Edward Island, C0A 2G0, Canada
Known For
- Cajun-style jumbo shrimp and scallop stir-fry
- Wide range of drinks
- Small space so reservations are helpful
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. and Tues.
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Alexandra and Axel Leonhard have gone from humble beginnings selling homemade bread at a local farmers' market to running a full-fledged café where food is made from scratch without additives, preservatives, or artificial flavorings. The room is bright and cheerful, and the devoted clientele keeps coming back for breakfast, casseroles, hearty gluten-free soups, sandwiches, and delicious desserts. Organic teas and freshly roasted coffee are served as well. Wait times for a seat are not usually an issue—but you can always grab something to go. In any case, come early: Leonhard's closes at 5.
142 Great George St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4K6, Canada
Known For
- Freshly baked bread and sweet treats
- Support of local farmers and food producers
- Closing early at 5 pm
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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There's nowhere better to enjoy world-famous Malpeque oysters than this casual, family-run wharf-side eatery right at the source—you can see their beds right outside the window. Oysters can be prepared several ways, but purists should just order a dozen unadorned (with a cold beer as an accompaniment), then slurp away. Chowder, steamed mussels, lobster rolls, and similar fare appear on the menu as well, and there is a retail outlet in case you want to take some seafood home.
10 Malpeque Wharf Rd., off Rte. 105, Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, C0B 1M0, Canada
Known For
- Top-quality fresh oysters
- Picturesque setting
- Limited choices for children
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–mid-June
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One of the best spots on the Island to stop for a bite, the café at this preserve company has a soaring ceiling and two walls of windows looking over the Clyde River. Everything served is noted for freshness—even the ice cream is house-made. Particularly praiseworthy items include the savory potato pie with maple-bacon cream, available at lunch and dinner; other entrées include pan-seared haddock with lobster velouté and barbecue-style ribs, which you could follow with a not-too-sweet raspberry cream cheese pie.
2841 New Glasgow Rd., New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, C0A 1N0, Canada
Known For
- Wide range of preserves made on-site
- Good breakfasts served until 11 am
- Very popular, so there may be a wait for a table
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and late Sep.–late May
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In one of the oldest buildings in the city, known as the Brass Shop from its days as a brass polishing shop for locomotives, you can enjoy a great cup of coffee and some enticing food, including breakfast and lunch.
128 Richmond St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 1H7, Canada
Known For
- Interesting old building
- Bakery items cooked on the premises
- Strawberry sundae crepes
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Avonlea Village may be all about Anne of Green Gables, but the branch of Samuel’s Coffee House in this historic setting is all about good coffee and house-made treats such as muffins, scones, soups, salads and a delectable raspberry cream cheese pie. It’s in a nice old clapboard building with a few tables out on the sidewalk. It is only open when Avonlea Village itself is open.
8619 Rte. 6, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, C0A 1N0, Canada
Known For
- Great breakfasts
- Nice outdoor seating for sunny days
- Avonlea location
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Everything is made in-house at this artsy converted space inside a handsome 1895 building, with locally sourced and organic ingredients creating the tasty house-made soups, sandwiches, and panini. Tempting sweet treats and baked goods are also available. It's become a popular gathering place for discerning locals and visitors.
4 Queen St., Summerside, Prince Edward Island, C1N 3M5, Canada
Known For
- Interesting sandwich fillings
- Extensive range of teas and coffee blends
- Pleasant and efficient service
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The farm-to-plate focus helped this place earn accolades from the Prince Edward Island Restaurant Association, while the custom-cut, Island-raised beef (it's aged 45 days for richer taste) has earned kudos from patrons. Seafood selections start with a wide range of oysters at the raw bar, and divine desserts are made in-house. The Meets Your Needs menu contains gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. All can be washed down with an award-winning selection of Old and New World wines. Earthy colors, brick walls, exposed beams, and plush booths encourage you to linger indoors, but there's also a pleasant patio for warm-weather dining.
86 Queen St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4A7, Canada
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- Flavorsome steaks
- Accommodating to dietary requirements
- Extensive wine list and climate-controlled cellar
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Sharing a pretty house with a Buddhist prayer hall, this little eatery serves vegetarian and vegan fare with Asian flair. Aside from the expected noodles, dumplings, and stir-fries, Splendid Essence has a fine selection of hot and cold teas, which you can enjoy outdoors on the porch in fine weather.
186 Prince St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4R9, Canada
Known For
- Eco-friendly credentials
- Authentic Chinese dishes
- Great dim sum
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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There's a harbor view from every table in this converted boatbuilder's workshop—which explains not only its waterfront location but its oversized windows and soaring ceiling—and the seafood doesn't come any fresher. The traditional fish-and-chips is outstanding here, with succulent fish encased in a flavorsome and crispy beer-batter. Time your visit right and you may be able to see fishermen unloading the catch of the day and graceful blue herons angling for their own dinner. Patio seating is available on fine days.
296 Rte. 152, Northport, Prince Edward Island, C0B 1B0, Canada
Known For
- <PRO>attractive conversion of a historic building</PRO>
- <PRO>house-made desserts</PRO>
- <PRO>close-up views of harbor </PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Sept.–early June, Credit cards accepted
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In a converted warehouse downtown, this is the sort of place that could pull in a trendy crowd based solely on its exposed brick and wood-beam interior, but the open kitchen also delivers. Local ingredients are used to create dishes with international appeal (think trout with a ginger chili glaze, New York strip with mustard-and-pepper crust, or coconut chicken curry). The restaurant has a solid wine list, and classic desserts like berry cobbler and crème brûlée for sweet-toothed diners. Dietary purists will be pleased by the number of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free offerings. Upstairs, Marc's Lounge serves cocktails and sharing plates from 5 pm on, with live music.
125 Sydney St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 1G5, Canada
Known For
- Unique seafood concoctions
- Huge house burger
- Bustling atmosphere
