Seafood shacks and restaurants line the shores of Prince Edward Island, offering East Coasters and visitors a chance to crack and pick at the freshest lobster in the country. This delicious tradition honours more than 1,200 licensed lobster fishermen(opens in new tab), who work long hours out of a labour of love and call this Island their home.

To celebrate the Island’s strong fishing industry, grab a bib and head to one of the Island’s best lobster suppers. Make sure to go hungry, there’s more than fresh lobster on the menu (think fresh mussels or the local favourite: strawberry shortcake!)

©Tourism PEI – Photo by Stephen Desroches

New Glasgow Lobster Suppers

Among the rolling hills of New Glasgow, you’ll find his third-generation family-owned restaurant(opens in new tab) that has been proudly serving up fresh lobster the Island way since 1958, making it the perfect tradition to your Island summer.

New Glasgow Lobster Suppers, Photo by Heather Ogg

Fisherman’s Wharf Lobster Suppers

Arrive on an empty stomach because there’s a 60 foot salad bar, including a large range of desserts to be nejoyed. Nestled in beautiful North Rustico, Fisherman’s Wharf Lobster Suppers(opens in new tab) also includes a family restaurant with a full menu, serving lunch and supper, as well as a large gift shop stacked with local treasures.

The Fiddling Fisherman

You could not get a fresher feed than this! Set sail off the picturesque Souris Harbour aboard the Chaisson A Dream(opens in new tab) for a truly unforgettable experience. On the Lobster Lovers(opens in new tab) experience, lobster fisherman, Captain JJ Chaisson, takes you out to his favourite fishing spot where you get to haul up an authentic lobster trap. Dine on the sweet catch of the day, boiled in seawater and complete with all the fixins, while the captain himself entertains you with traditional fiddle music and dance.

Photo by Stephanie McQuaid

For more ways to enjoy fresh Island seafood, check out PEI Lobster and Crab Cakes(opens in new tab), and PEI Lobster: 5 MORE Delicious Ways(opens in new tab).