Must-see restaurants in Charlottetown

  • Terre Rouge

    Charlottetown

    For our money, the top table in Charlottetown, known for its creative use of island ingredients: a seasonal island veggie platter, brined local lamb chops…

  • Water Prince Corner Shop & Lobster Pound

    Charlottetown

    When locals want seafood they head to this inconspicuous, sea-blue eatery near the wharf. It is deservedly famous for its scallop burgers, but it's also…

  • Point Prim Chowder House & Beach Bar

    Charlottetown

    There is no place on PEI with a finer sundowner view than this coastal chowder house, with its sea-shack vibe and breezy outdoor deck. Lobster rolls,…

  • Brickhouse Kitchen & Bar

    Charlottetown

    An upscale-grub pub that's crammed with rough-bricked, industrial chic, from the trendy booth seats and open-view kitchen to the pop-art prints on the…

  • Sugar Skull Cantina

    Charlottetown

    Arriba! This on-trend Mexican joint is one of the funnest places to eat in town, with its zingy Mexicano decor, outside deck and pitchers of pink lemonade…

  • My Plum, My Duck

    Charlottetown

    Billing itself as a 'macrobiotic whole foods cafe,' this is PEI's first fully vegan restaurant (well, 99% vegan, according to the menu). Dishes make use…

  • Receiver Coffee

    Charlottetown

    Receiver is the coffee connoisseurs' choice in Charlottetown. Come here for the perfect flat white made with ethically sourced Ethiopian single-origin…

  • Pilot House

    Charlottetown

    The old Roger's Hardware building has now become this smart gastropub, but the old wood beams, brick columns and etched windows have been left in situ for…

  • Claddagh Oyster House

    Charlottetown

    As you might guess from the name, oysters are the keynote dish at this Irish-tinged seafood bar, but you'll find lobster, shrimps, mussels and crab legs…

  • Cedar's

    Charlottetown

    An unusual find in Charlottetown: Cedar's has been serving the home-style flavors of Lebanon to the people of Charlottetown since 1979 and it still rates…

  • Kettle Black

    Charlottetown

    Every town needs its coffee corner, and this place is Charlottetown's, with hand-written menus and sofas to lounge around on while indulging in your flat…

  • Splendid Essence

    Charlottetown

    If you're up for something a little exotic, how about some savory Taiwanese vegetarian dishes served in this cozy Victorian building, fitted out with…

  • Leonhard's

    Charlottetown

    A little slice of PEI countryside comes to downtown Charlottetown with this friendly, frilly spot serving generous sandwiches, German pastries, all-day…

  • Papa Joe's

    Charlottetown

    Down-home cooking and zero pretensions make this diner a locals' favorite. Tuck into bacon-wrapped meatloaf, steak sandwiches and liver and onions served…