Everything was excellent here, apparently they're moving to a new locale, look forward to it.

A great place to get all the local seafood and I ordered too much of it. The highlight for me was the seafood chowder and the halibut was also tasty. Oysters were great, as are many on PEI. I didn't love the mussels, sauce was just okay and a few were closed. read more

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This is a cute place on the harbor. The staff is friendly and very efficient. The ambiance /perfect for the locale. We had oysters which were fresh local and had a great flavor. We had the chowder and poutine. Both were excellent. Well worth a visit for lunch. read more

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Another PEI restaurant where the catch is about as fresh as it gets. The building sits right on the water in North Rustico, and the oysters here are harvested less than 200 feet away--served within hours of coming out of the bay. You can see the boats from your table, which tells you everything you need to know about the supply chain. The setting feels bright and coastal, with big windows framing views of the harbour and fishing boats coming and going. It's casual, welcoming, and always busy for good reason. We had local oysters, mussels, a lobster roll, and fish tacos. The oysters were among the purest we tasted on the island--clean, briny, and perfectly chilled. The mussels were tender and bursting with flavour, the lobster roll came with creamy potato salad (yes, I know, I keep talking about the potatoes--but it's PEI, and they deserve the attention), and the fish tacos were fresh and vibrant, even if they weren't the star of the table. Everything was excellent--not one standout dish, but a lineup of consistently great plates built on top-notch ingredients. Friendly service and an unbeatable location make Blue Mussel Café a must-visit for anyone looking to taste PEI seafood at its best. read more

This is a very uneven, much hyped restaurant that, if you play your cards right, can make for a solid meal. To have the best experience, get on the waitlist (see their website) well in advance, and avoid coming hungry. Whatever you do, don't go in the rain. Order a cocktail (the mule and Caesar are good choices), the seafood poutine, the chowder (yes really, both), the garden/ house salad, and maybe some mussels (they are ok, not great- mainly because they are often overcooked). Then head for dessert- whatever pie they have, you want all the options. Or, go hungry and expecting to be seated within hours, and do the whole app/entree/dessert thing. You'll likely be disappointed and a bit pissed at the big bill, and surprised at the dried out halibut/ flat seafood bubbly/ off tasting tuna tartare/ tang-less Caesar salad, and so on. No matter what the servers will be kind and the atmosphere sweet. Plates will be cleared promptly and blankets offered when the temps dip. I think this place could get to 5 stars and be worth the hassle with a bit more focus on the food. It's a shame to overcook quality seafood. It's odd that the oysters aren't consistently well shucked or even nicely briny like others in the same area. It's annoying that customers are left to stand in the pouring rain rather than offered the chance to line up in the warm entryway. A little more effort, maybe a little less ego?, would go a long way. read more

Best meal we had in PEI! Fresh food, fantastic service and amazing view. We really enjoyed the bar area as we were waiting for our table. 1/2 oysters and a glass of wine was glorious. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Both my husband and I had the mussels and we shared a Caesar salad. The salad was different but very good. It had bacon, which I now know is a Canadian thing. The mussels tasted good but they weren't as good as I expected. For several days after, my system was upset. Was it an allergic reaction? read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Outstanding ad always. I just heard they're moving their location. Too bad, you can't beat the views and food. You must start with the seafood chowder. Amazing. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Worth the Drive!! This place is amazing. We had the mussels and they were amazing. Great service too! read more

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Service and ambiance was great. The food on the other hand, tasted bland. They were sold out of the lobster thermador and was suggest to get the halibut with mango salsa by our server. It was quite bland. read more

Scenic views waterfront location , fabulous oysters, delicious mussels and great lobster dip. Service was exceptional and Sam was very attentive. Overall great lunch and will definitely be back if I get to PEI again. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - PEI oysters - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Food was fantastic, loved the halibut & the pecan tart is a must! Lovely to watch the ocean while enjoying incredibly fresh seafood from the area. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Halibut - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

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Food and service is amazing. We go several times a year. Picturesque setting overlooking the water. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - This is going to be epic!!! - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Quite possibly the best lobster I have ever eaten in my life! The waiters are all super friendly here and the vibe is just perfect with the lighting. I had a glass of white wine with the Lobster Thermidor, and I enjoyed every single bite! This meal was definitely the highlight of my trip to Prince Edward Island - a good tip is to get on the waitlist through Yelp before heading over, as it can be pretty crowded. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Lobster Thermidor - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Food was delicious! Alex and Carly, our servers, were kind, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. View was spectacular. Mussels with rosemary and lemon were delicious. Highly recommend Seafood bubbly and scallops. Shout out to Carly and Alex, thanks for helping make our 1st time visit a great experience! read more

One of our top restaurants that we still remember from our trip this year. The weather was dismal and rainy all day, but the restaurant was absolutely charming and lifted our spirits. I loved the decor in the dining area, as it is in a large enclosed patio that is rustic and nautical. The staff are friendly and the food was amazing. After days of eating fried food, we were so grateful to find out that they don't fry their seafood here. Their pan fried haddock is batter but not deep fried, so the amazing flavors of the batter stays on the fish but isn't greasy at all. I also had the Seafood bubbly bake which was so creamy and delicious. We got a pack of their seafood seasoning to bring home so we could extend the 'visit' later. I would definitely come back to eat here again. Reservations highly recommended as they are popular with both locals and tourists alike. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Seafood Bubbly - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

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Ben at the Anne of green gables bookstore told us to try Blue mussel cafe at North Rustico. Great advice. We sat at the bar in the back. Had a great view of the Harbour. Loved the bartenders. So much fun watching them multi task and put out great cocktails. Wonderful seafood bubbly !!! Perfect afternoon on PEI. Even bought a shirt which we never do. read more

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Dined here after golfing in the area. Great service! They were able to accommodate a large group. Delicious cocktails to start. Food was fresh and flavorful. Halibut is a must. Wish I had taken a picture. Nice views and relaxed atmosphere. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Entrance to restaurant - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Kept coming across this, and, after biking much of the National Park, this was just down the hill, and sounded perfect. It was. Got there around 3p, so between lunch and dinner crowds. Waitress was willing to give advice, always appreciated. Ended up with mussels, classic prep. Delicious, perfectly cooked. It was a generous serving. Halibut was fresh caught that morning, and recommended by the waitress. It was amazing, like eating a perfectly cooked (fish) steak. The salad that came with it was equal to the fish with wonderful colour and a delicious dressing. This meal was a standout! read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Mussels...we've eaten some, tons left. Yum. - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

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Amazing location, vibe and unbeatable local mussels and seafood. A big must if you visit PEI read more

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Great atmosphere. Make sure to put your name on the waiting list the morning you go as it is very busy in summer. Food was delicious! Service was excellent! read more

It's always a treat to get into the blue mussel cafe and enjoy a cocktail and delicious seafood meal !!! fresh fresh !!! such a pleasure to eat good food that someone takes the time Care and attention to prepare. Always try to go there when we come home uniquely decorated in island style and gives you a great feeling of the maritimes read more

Always come here when I visit the island. Food is always second to none. Atmosphere and service are always great. It is pricey but worth every penny and still not as pricey as the sub par food at the nearby all you can eat buffet. I will return again and again. Advice: it's very busy, so avoid peak times and join the wait list before you leave to drive here and you might be able to avoid the wait. When I came here in a Thursday night recently, we were a party of six and no wait list at 4:00pm when we departed (4:30 ETA) for an early dinner. 4:15 we checked again on the way and added to wait list and we were forth in line. 4:28 we got a text that our table was ready so we waited less than 1 min when we arrived at 4:30. They were busy at that time, but all six of us agreed that this was the best Meal by far on the island. read more

LOVE this place! It never disappoints. Great staff (Carla rocks!) and amazing food. Charming dining area and fast service.

This place has to move along with the dockside safety issues flood issues Well there was a charming waiter Good service from blue mussel The Prince Edward MUSSELS were up to par Ordered their fish sandwich skimpy & overpriced with nothing on the side & they CHARGE YOU TOO MUCH THE SANDWICH WAS WOrth about 12 bucks -that's it I HAD BETTER FISH SANDWICHES ON THE ISLAND elsewhere & worth the price!!!! Nothing on the side no coleslaw or fries HOW CHEAP!!! Most expensive I've ever h- WILL NOT GO BACK & WILL NOT REFER TO ANYONE - tried to call not in yet - THEY NEED TO DO A-LOT BETTER =RIP OFF!!! read more

Love this restaurant!!! Best in Class! Fresh seafood was excellent... Rustico bay oysters from you guessed it - N Rustico Bay (out the back deck) - divine. staff and ambiance superb. thankyou for a few amazing meals! read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Rustico Bay oysters - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

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Favourite restaurant on PEI! The food is incredible, as is the ambiance and service. Hi highly recommend making the effort to get there. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Seafood Charcuterie - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Wait list does not work Closed before I got open message so we could not get on it Very frustrating for us read more

Another amazing meal! A yearly trip! Also no photos of food, but I assure you the meal was scrumptious! I have a photo of dessert which was amazing. Service was top notch. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Dessert - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

My favourite summer restaurant. A "MUST DO" on PEI ! The halibut is always my go to and is amazing, cooked perfectly with roasted veggies. Staff are super friendly, welcoming and really work as a team. I love the upstairs tables, a little more intimate and quiet. read more

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Food was alright not what I was expecting. Not happy with the service. We had our name at 1:30 on waiting list for supper which was staring at 4 pm and were told if we go back at 4 we can be seated right away. We were back sharp at 4 but almost whoever came in were taken inside or were sent to the pre restaurant (which I will explain at the end of my review) And after 25 min and asking 4 times and getting upset we were taken inside beside washroom . During the whole time we were asked only once to see if we need anything.we had salmon which had parasites .the lobster was ok but only half a lobster . Linguine was salty but ok.Food here is over rated.Oyster was good but lobster roll was cold we had better one in NB. The thing about this restaurant that was questionable was anyone no matter when arrived were told 40 min wait and they had a side open space that were offered to everyone to seat and eat /drink while waiting ,which we did and we paid 80$ already for 6 oyster(21$) a lobster roll and a beer. Which I was thinking maybe it is their business model as was happening repeatively to everyone.i was too upset and did not take a photo. Only have Oyster picture read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Oyster - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

My go to PEI restaurant. It is a local favourite and it certainly is mine. Order the lobster dip!!

My favourite summer restaurant. Not always able to get in when trying to get on the wait list from Charlottetown. Today lots of trouble with the website. My anti virus wouldn't let me open the web site. When I have managed to get in, I love the decor and the food is wonderful! read more

Service was amazing! Thanks Lantz! Ambience is great! Lovely place! Food was good, not great...halibut was a little overcooked... but over all great experience! read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Drinks - Seafood Near Me - New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Our food was amazing! Service was really good. Highly recommend chowder poutine and haddock. - Lolo (age 9 - future foodie) read more

We had a wonderful lunch at Blue Mussel Cafe. The food, service, and environment were all excellent.

Food and service were fantastic. Worth the drive from Vancouver! Had the haddock and cheeses fish casserole.

Four of us sat at the bar and enjoyed delicious dinners. The bartenders were helpful, patient, cheerful and energetic. We've eaten at the Blue Mussel several times, and always been very impressed with the food and service. read more

I can't say enough good things about this experience. From the greeting at the front to the dessert and coffee, everything was terrific. There is a camaraderie among the staff that was obvious. The food was well prepared and the portions were just right. We're big on sharing across the table so we get a taste of everything. The Rustico Bay oysters we delicious and the two sauces were a nice addition. The local mussels were in a perfect broth that begged for a soup spoon! The Bubby Bake was full of perfectly cooked seafood. read more

We walked away tonight deeply disappointed in this restaurant's approach to seating and honesty with customers. - They do not accept reservations, only a waitlist. - Upon arrival, we were told the wait would be 30 minutes. That sounded reasonable. - We then watched as large groups came in and seemed to get priority. Smaller parties like ours were shuffled into separate queues and consistently delayed. - Locals who namedropped people already inside were promised the next available table, regardless of where they were in line. - A group that arrived late was immediately promised the next table after apologizing for missing their time. - After 45 minutes, we were told to expect another 30 minutes or more. We left. Minutes later, we received a message saying our table was ready. When we returned, people were people sitting there (at the table) ordering dessert. - Nearly 90 minutes later, while already driving away, we got a text that our table was "ready." The most frustrating part was the inconsistency. We repeatedly heard the hostess quote wait times of 30, 60, 90, even 120 minutes--back-to-back with no logic or buildup. Each explanation was blamed on "the system," but as someone who has co-owned and co-developed point-of-sale systems for hospitality, I can say with confidence that either their software is badly misconfigured or they are simply not being truthful. In contrast, we went to Chez Yvonne instead. It was far less pretentious, the staff were straightforward, and the service was prompt and friendly. I don't usually give 1-star reviews. The vast majority of mine are 5-star, some are 4-star, and only very rarely do I leave a one-star rating. Unfortunately, this experience earned it. The food may be good, but the disrespect shown to customers waiting outside is unacceptable. I cannot recommend this restaurant and am actively discouraging friends who plan to visit the area from wasting their time here. read more