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Best Restaurants With a View in PEI

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 via Red Shores

FiN Folk Food

Sat on the doorstep of Tracadie Beach, FiN Folk Food serves up delicious seafood classics with a side of breathtaking beauty. Sit outside on their wrap around patio, or upstairs in their dining room – no matter where you choose, you’ll be met with panoramic views of Tracadie Harbour and the Grand Dunes. If you’re truly a beach bum, you can take your meal to go and enjoy it right in the sand!

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Joey’s Deep-Sea Fishing

For those who are craving a real outing, how much more PEI can you get than eating a lobster roll on a fishing boat? 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 learning about the Island’s oyster, mussel, and lobster industries with the crew is the most exciting kind of meal PEI has to offer!

Photo by Joey’s Deep Sea Fishing

Callaghan’s Restaurant & Bar

Nestled within the scenic Mill River Resort, this charming restaurant offers stunning vistas of the lush golf course fairways. Whether you’re savoring fresh Island seafood or indulging in other local delicacies, you can relish your meal while gazing out of the restaurant’s expansive windows. For a more relaxed atmosphere, enjoy a drink on the inviting patio and take in the picturesque surroundings.

Photo by The Red Head Roamer

Photo by Brady McCloskey

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!

Prince Edward Island Preserve Co.

Sitting along the lovely River Clyde, the Prince Edward Island Preserve Co. has a stunning view to admire while you enjoy a meal. Whether you’re seated in the main restaurant itself, or grabbing a treat from the Garden Cafe, everyone has a clear view of the sparkling blue water and rolling green hills. After you’ve finished, take a stroll through their expansive gardens for even more beauty to behold.

Photo via Prince Edward Island Preserve Co.

Salt & Sol

Located above the Charlottetown Yacht Club, Salt & Sol boasts a picturesque view of the Charlottetown Harbour. Savour the freshest Island seafood and sip on exquisitely crafted drinks as you relax on their spacious and cozy patio. With the magnificent sunset painting the sky, you’re definitely in for a memorable evening.

Photo by Salt & Sol

Tranquility Cove Adventures

Craving a real hands on adventure? Hop aboard the Tranquility, and sail out to a deserted Island to dig for your dinner with Tranquility Cove Adventures. Your guide will teach you how to search the sand bars for giant bar clams, before settling on the beach to steam and enjoy the clams yourself, while taking in those sweet ocean views. On the way back you’ll see the stunning cliffs around Panmure Island Lighthouse, and maybe even see a seal or two. Now that’s a real Island adventure!