Fresh and oh so tasty seafood in an adorably decorated waterside restaurant. My group ordered oysters, seafood chowder poutine, the classic mussels, lobster roll, tuna, and halibut and we devoured everything. I love the focus on local ingredients. Every dish we ordered was seasoned simply but well so the seafood could really shine. Some of the nicest staff as well. Our lunch here was delightful--a bit pricey at $235 including one pint of cider and tip, but worth it for the quality of the food. read more

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

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

Received several unsolicited recommendations about this place when we mentioned travelling to PEI so it was the top of the must try list. Walk in or wait list only - put ourselves in wait list and got in less than 20 minutes so don't be deterred. Got raw oysters and mussels to start. Both were 4.5/5 stars. Had the pan fried haddock which was good, not great. Give it 4/5. Wife had the scallops which was good but a little overcooked to be honest. 4/5. Perhaps our expectations for "BMC" were too high. Would go back but don't think this is the best seafood restaurant in PEI as some suggest. Giving it 4/5 stars. The service was really good though and it was a good room with seaside vibe. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Pan fried haddock - Seafood Near Me - Rustico, Prince Edward Island

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

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

Love the food, love the ambience. We come here anytime we are in PEI. The menu has something for everyone, seafood lover or not. Try it. You will love it 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

Wine is far too expensive! Food was tasty. Healthy vegetables served with beautiful fish. Excellent service! Warm friendly ambiance.

We walked in on a Saturday night and got seated pretty quickly although they did ask we had a reservation or called to go on the waitlist, which we should have. We sat on on the deck which was a little chilly but they had a ladder full of blankets that we could use. Later as it did get colder they did turn on a couple of heat lamps. We started with the Caesar salad which was delicious. It had fried capers on it, bacon and was a good size. We shared it as an appetizer. We also got the seafood chowder that had more scallops in it than we have had in any of our other seafood chowder the last three nights. The taste and flavor were delicious. The biscuit was really tasty as well and the butter tasted delicious. We did have a long wait for our main course and our waitress did tell us that the kitchen was backed up. I think this was due to an order of halibut. As we saw other tables get their bowls of mussels. The muscles with lemon, garlic and rosemary were delicious. Skip the blueberry beer and lime mussels. The lime is cooked with the mussels and tasted bitter. The halibut was cooked medium and very tender and flaky. The potatoes and carrots that it was served on were tasty. We got a blueberry tart to go and it was very good as well. read more

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Blue Mussel has been my favorite fir several years. Last time we went, we and our guests were horribly disappointed. The halibut was good, not the usual great. The roasted potatoes looked and tasted like they were prepared for lunch and held over for dinner. The vegetables were not much better. The waiter paid us no attention until he brought the bill and I told him my feelings. He was more attentive then, but it was too little too late. We were told there was a different chef. Not sure if it was a sub or a new chef, but we will not be rushing back. read more

We used the waitlist on the website. It was easy to use, and we got a table in less than 15 minutes. Our server Kayla was excellent. She was efficient, friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and very personable. Food was amazing. We had Classic Mussels and Seafood Bubbly Bake. read more

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Food and service were excellent! They are moving from the "crick" on Rustico beach to a new location next year.

So yummy. Food was great. Location was great. Service was great. We will come back! I had the linguine with scallops and my hubby had oysters and pan fried haddock. So good!! read more

Excellent service. Server was very friendly and conversant. There was a little wait involved re: shift change from lunch to dinner menu but we sat in the outdoor bar and had a cocktail while we waited. Very friendly there as well. Looked forward to the experience and were not disappointed. Travelled all the way from Ottawa On and this place was highly recommended! read more

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Excellent service and the food was of optimum quality. If ever back to the area I would definitely return for another amazing meal!

Food, servers, and ambiance.... We're regulars and it is always great! Highly recommend! read more

Excellent cocktails and food. It was our first time there and the whole experience was amazing.

This is my favorite restaurant in PEI! The food is so fresh and fantastically delicious. The servers are great and the atmosphere offers a lovely view of the harbour. We make sure to go there every time we are in the island. read more

nice staff good lobster and haddock' dinner sat at the back by the bar open view of dock enjoyed our meal busy read more

A bit of a wait for service, but the food and the friendly staff make the wait worthwhile. Highly recommended if you are ever in North Rustico, PEI read more

Fresh food and great service! Oysters, mussels and lobster- Definitely will go back to try other dishes

We went here for the first time and it was such a great decision. They have a cute little waiting area for drinks and appetizers while you wait for your table. The food was delicious. I ordered the scallops and Alfredo. I got the mussels as an appetizer awesome taste! Will definitely be coming back next time on the island. read more

Had a great evening at BMC. Have been going at least once a year for a dozen years. The lobster dip was awesome as was the halibut, which was cooked to perfection. read more

The online wait list was a great idea. However, we found it pricey for the limited menu options. Food was tasty but average. Their reputation is carrying them I'm afraid. read more

Have enjoyed the food at Blue Mussel for years. But the Wait List booking system is poor. Rarely are you seated within 50% of the estimated time. I hope that when they move next year they abandon the Wait List system for a more reliable option. read more

Service is great, ambiance needs work, food is good but not the dollar value. First visit lobster Thermidor not good, second visit fresh halibut was bang on. read more

Really cute place. They're only open from May to about October/November. The staff is nice and the place is a really unique style. The oysters are so fresh, as they catch them right behind. The lobster is amazing. Would totally recommend. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Fresh oysters - Seafood Near Me - Rustico, Prince Edward Island

Been to various parts of P.E.I. over the last week including Charlottetown - and this was the best meal we enjoyed. Everything - food incl vegan option - service, ambiance was top notch. We're coming right back! read more

When you travel to PEI, I would strongly suggest putting this cafe at the top of your list. Everything was awesome- the atmosphere, the wait staff, and the food. I had the freshest mussels and oysters ever! Out of all the places I dined in PEI, this was by far the best. read more

Incredible meal. They deserve their reputation. Fresh oysters. Incredible mussels. Would go back 1000 times.

Amazing ! Mouth watering . Our yearly spot to go and never disappointed. Staff are so friendly and when asked if they like working there they reply " love it here, we are all treated so well. You can tell as this positivity spills over to the guests ! If you want to tingle your taste buds this is the place to go . This is an experience not just a place to eat ! read more

A must in PEI. Everything was perfect! Small kids welcome. Very chill environment with awesome food. Make sure to reserve or plan before coming to the restaurant read more

We had a big party of 9 without a reservation and did not have to wait too long. The staff were nice and there was an area to order drinks before sitting down at your seat! The food was delicious and the seafood was fresh, would definitely come back again. read more

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Glad we stopped at Blue Mussel Cafe on our drive around Cavendish for the day. Great spot to grab a nice lunch. Food was excellent and service was great. The patio and main dining offer great views. We got the lobster dip as a starter, lobster roll & mussels for mains. Highly recommend! read more

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There was a wait list, but it wasn't terribly long and worth the wait. Our waiter, Jules was the best- he made our night with his humor and hospitality. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was so charming. We highly recommend! read more

Great service. Tried my first lobster roll here. It was fantastic. The rustic fish shanty ambiance was nice to experience. read more

Blue Mussel Cafe - Lobster roll and potato salad - Seafood Near Me - Rustico, Prince Edward Island

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The food is good but it's not worth the wait or the price. Our waitlist said we'd wait an hour but it ended up being a 2 hour wait. If you're going with kids go for lunch because there's no kids meal at dinner read more

Fantastic meal!!!! So a couple of things you should know... while they don't take reservations, you can get on the wait list (highly recommended) and start checking long Before you want to eat. Last night when we tired we were 83rd on the list. They rest the list between 3-4 for dinner, so If you are having trouble keep trying. Food is excellent! But not many (any) options for kids who don't eat seafood. Lots of fresh air/ beach walks around the corner. Charcuterie board is is MUST!!! read more

Awesome views, staff are very friendly and welcoming. Food was outstanding. Don't miss this place.