Top 5 Places to Eat on PEI (That’ll Ruin You for Anywhere Else)
- Sara Easterbrook
- May 25
- 2 min read
You didn’t come to PEI to eat at chain restaurants. You came for the lobster, the red dirt, the sea air, and that once-in-a-lifetime kind of bite that makes your eyes close involuntarily. Whether you’re staying at a cozy cottage or just passing through, these are the top 5 places to eat on Prince Edward Island that will completely ruin basic food for you forever.
1. The Inn at Bay Fortune – FireWorks Feast
📍Bay Fortune🌱 Farm-to-Fire-to-Fork🔥 Chef Michael Smith’s open-flame magic show
If you're looking for a full-on culinary experience, The Inn at Bay Fortune is the crown jewel. Picture this: oysters shucked fresh in front of you, a communal feast cooked over open flames, and a vibe that’s equal parts fine dining and island bonfire. It's rustic luxury with a side of homemade hot sauce.
Pro tip: Book well in advance. This spot sells out like a Taylor Swift tour.
2. Richard’s Fresh Seafood
📍Covehead Wharf, North Shore🦞 Lobster Rolls | Fish & Chips | Sea Breeze
Locals will fight you if you say another lobster roll is better than Richard’s. (And honestly, they might be right.) Perfectly toasted buns, generous chunks of lobster, and that unbeatable dockside view? It’s a whole moment. Watch the boats come in as you devour PEI’s freshest seafood with salt in your hair and sand on your feet.
3. Sea Rocket
📍Charlottetown 🌊 Upscale coastal dining | Fresh oysters |🍸 Laid-back luxe meets local flavour
This hidden gem in Charlottetown brings modern coastal vibes with an east-end twist. Whether you're slurping oysters or sipping a gin cocktail, Sea Rocket is the kind of place you’ll talk about long after your trip ends. The seafood is fresh. The plates are pretty. The food? Unreal.
Nine02 tip: The scallops and pork belly are to die for!
4. Blue Mussel Café
📍North Rustico🫶 Family-owned, locally loved🧄 Garlic butter mussels = divine intervention
Blue Mussel Café doesn’t mess around with frozen food or deep fryers. It’s all fresh, all local, and all kinds of delicious. Expect lines. Expect to drool. And expect to come back the next night. Their seafood chowder and PEI mussels have hit legend status.
Seasonal tip: Opens May–October. Don’t miss your window.
5. Slaymaker & Nichols Gastro House
📍Charlottetown✨ Upscale Vibes | Craft Cocktails | Small Plates with Big Punch
This is where you go when you want to feel like a local with taste. Slaymaker & Nichols brings city-level culinary flair to PEI’s capital with creative, locally inspired dishes and craft cocktails that go down way too easy. It’s chic without being snooty. Perfect for a date night or solo “I deserve this” indulgence.
Final Bite:
PEI’s culinary scene punches way above its weight. Whether you're dressed up for fire-roasted halibut or barefoot on the wharf with a lobster roll, this island serves up unforgettable bites that taste like summer, saltwater, and everything good in life.
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✍️ Written by Sara Easterbrook,
your personal Island Escape Artist
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