Where the View is as Good as the Food

There’s no denying that Prince Edward Island is the holy grail of incredible food and breathtaking views – so why not do what you can to merge the two? If you’re looking for direction for where to go to make the most out of your dining experience, here’s a list that will meet the mark.

Top of the Park

The Top of the Park restaurant overlooking the Charlottetown Driving Track at Red Shores is an Island favourite, and for good reason! The award-winning culinary team strives to make a delicious and unique dining experience using local ingredients. Paired with a table in the three-tiered dining room, you’re ensured a spectacular view of the track, and you’ll be as close to the action as you can get!

Photo by Stephen Harris ©Tourism PEI

Blue Mussel Café

North Rustico is an idyllic little fishing community itself, but once you spend time at the Blue Mussel Café, you will be hooked. Tucked in between fishing shacks along the harbour, this restaurant boasts raving reviews for wholesome, fresh, no deep-fried food, and sits alongside the ocean giving you a front-row seat for that days’ featured oceanfront sunset (with a Lobster Dip that’s better than any treat you could get at the theatre!).

Photo by PEI Camera Roll

Photo via Blue Mussel Cafe

Lobster on the Wharf

Dining at the largest seafood restaurant and market in PEI is an absolutely must for your summer bucket list. Lobster on the Wharf, located at the “old ferry wharf” at the Charlottetown Harbour (a.k.a directly ON the sea!) gives you a taste of some of the freshest seafood on PEI paired with a mesmerizing view of all the sea-business in Charlottetown. Don’t forget to check out the seafood market attached to the restaurant for some seafood to go!

Sou’West Bar & Grill

Sitting at the edge of the New London Wharf, Sou’West Bar & Grill is one of the most spectacular dining views PEI has to offer. Whether you’re seated outside on the patio or inside the restaurant itself, everyone eating has a clear view of the fishing boats sailing out and in, docking to the side to bring in the fresh catch of the day. As the sun sets while you enjoy your fish and chips with a local brew, it’s hard not to imagine yourself coming back again and again and again.

Photo by Yvonne Duivenvoorden ©Tourism PEI

Photo by Yvonne Duivenvoorden ©Tourism PEI

Wheelhouse in Georgetown

Nestled along the shore of a small fishing town, the Wheelhouse in Georgetown offers up mouth-watering, seafood forward dishes inspired by local ingredients. With a patio that overlooks the mouth of the Three Rivers, it’s not hard to see why the Wheelhouse has become a favorite for Island visitors! One look at those jaw-dropping water views will have you coming back for years to come.

Photo by Devon Bernard

Photo by Ashley Johnston

Northport Pier Restaurant

Housed in an authentic boat-building shop that traces back to 1790 is the Northport Pier Restaurant (affectionately known as the Boat Shop). The North Cape Coastal region is as beautiful and unique as you can get, and settling in at the Boat Shop with its walls of windows and patio overlooking the Cascumpec Bay for an evening of seafood dining (Lobster Flatbread, anyone?), Blue Heron watching, and fresh salty-air is the quintessential PEI way to end a day.

Point Prim Chowder House

Positioned directly beside PEI’s oldest and most historic lighthouse, you will find the Point Prim Chowder House serving up dish upon dish of authentic Maritime cuisine. At the same time and place, you will find Mother Nature serving up miles upon miles of a breathtaking ocean view horizon. Book a reservation to ensure a cozy corner on the patio to hear the waves and watch the sun go down on your perfect day with a big bowl of delicious seafood chowder at hand.

Point Prim Chowder House

Photo by Al Douglas at Point Prim Chowderhouse

Joey’s Deep-Sea Fishing

And finally, for those adventurous folk, how much more PEI can you get that eating the seafood you caught yourself? A three-hour trip out to sea with Joey’s Deep-Sea Fishing will let you view PEI in a whole new light. Not to mention, spending time on deck catching and preparing your meal with the crew is the most exciting kind of meal PEI has to offer!

Still don’t have your fill of Island Eats? Check out 11 PEI Dining Experiences You Can’t Miss, PEI’s Craft Beer Guide, and Eat Your Way Around the World in Charlottetown.