While in Charlottetown, we managed to eat our way around town. Seems to be a theme for us when we travel, discover the people and destination through their food. Dave's Lobster was a highlight. Mr. Bee ordered the Half & Half Lobster Roll. One half of the sandwich was "The Local", which was 1/4 lb. of tender and sweet chilled lobster tossed in seasoned mayonnaise, with crisp celery and fresh chives. The other half of the lobster roll was filled with 1/4 lb. of warm lobster tossed with lemon garlic butter and fresh chives. Both were scrumptious. The flavor of the lobster was sweet. It was really nice to have a chilled half of sandwich and a warm half of sandwich. They both were different, but we couldn't decide on a favorite. I decided no lobster for lunch so I chose a grilled cheese. It was served on the same bread as the lobster roll, but the middle was filled with ooey gooey cheese and then smashed like a panini, it too was different and really good. But that doesn't mean I didn't sneak a bite or two of the lobster roll. The eatery is down on the water in a cute bungalow building. The interior is roomy and so bright and cheerful and spotlessly clean. They offer a few outdoor patio tables, and it was such a beautiful and warm day we ate outside and it was lovely. The service was excellent and the young woman working the counter was so helpful in explaining the different lobster rolls they offer to help us choose and her recommendation was spot on. This was truly the best lobster roll we had on the trip. read more

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While in PEI we had to get a lobster roll and we had not bookmarked Dave's, but saw it and thought it would be a good place to go. The choice of rolls here and most places are to have them cold or warm, and we found we like the cold ones better. The roll comes with a side and we both picked coleslaw. I got a local beer which was a blueberry ale that was pretty refreshing. The food was not as cheap as some places and the two letters MP (market price), typically mean I will be paying more, in this case the roll and side was over $30. There was a generous amount of lobster on the roll and it was fresh but I felt it needed either more mayonnaise or some acid to bring out the flavors. The roll was toasted though and buttery but still lacking a bit. Overall a good lunch for someone who doesn't get fresh lobster rolls often. read more

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We went on a lobster roll hunt since we were in Maine. We tried our first role here at Dave's. We opted for the cold one and got some coleslaw on the side and my husband got a delicious blueberry beer. The roll itself was very buttery and perfectly toasted. The lobster was very very good, but my husband and I wish they would just had a little bit more Mayo in it and something else to make it pop something acidic maybe. But overall we were very pleased. The staff was very friendly and it was a clean establishment. They're coleslaw was great though, five stars for that one. read more

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Incredible & delightful. The only lobster roll I've had outside of Maine that was a 5/5. Cute spot on the Harbor. Totally recommend. read more

Dave's Lobster - The local w/ Slaw & Colliding Tides cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

We tried a few different places around the Island for lobster rolls and lobster dishes. Dave's Lobster was definitely one of the best. Our fav was the half and half which is a half cold traditional lobster roll and the fancy (warm with butter). Both were amazing. Solid chunks of lobster vs the shredded lobster rolls out there. Super friendly staff. Great beers - the local gahan blueberry ale is amazing. They have a couple of shops around the island and if you see one, it's worth the stop. read more

Dave's Lobster - Traditional lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Typical tourist trap restaurant. Mostly for Cruise and out of town visitors. Small lobster roll size like a hotdog and a tiny potato salad size like condiment container is all you get for $40. Choose your lobster spot elsewhere. read more

Very quaint spot ! Great views and great food . My wife and I shared the cold lobster roll and the grilled cheese sandwich . Place definitely understaffed but the girl behind the counter was a trooper . The coke slaw is a definite ! Very plain but just perfect . read more

Dave's Lobster - Lobster roll and grilled cheese - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Amazing lobster roll!! I tried about 5 different ones while one the island and this was my favorite. Warm, buttery and great toasted roll

I am finding it very hard to rate the lobster roll here, after having a spectacular one earlier this week, also in Maine. Maybe it was the time of day, after the crowds of two cruise ships blew through, and a little later in the afternoon. But my lobster was stringy and not very flavorful. The roll was truly delicious, and my hubby had the hot dog (he's allergic to shellfish) and he said the hot dog was out of this world! I would give them a try again (maybe) because they are in a cute little area with shops and music. But try them earlier in the day?? Good luck. read more

During our visit to historic Charlottetown, PEI, we came upon this little shack in the Peakes Wharf waterfront shopping area. I was not one for passing up lobster during this Northeast trip, so I chose to try the hot lobster roll. It was fresh and tasty. It was a good stop for a bite to eat in this shopping area. read more

Dave's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

We came to Dave's Lobster because it's listed as one of the best places to get lobster roll in PEI. Located in the waterfront area of downtown Charlottetown, Dave's Lobster is a casual and quick-serve restaurant that is well suited for both take-out and dine-in. There is an outdoor patio. They have 2 other locations as well: one in Cavendish, PEI and another one in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Service is quick and friendly. The menu is small as they specialize in one thing: lobster rolls. You can get warm or cold lobster roll, and choose either coleslaw or chips to go with it. Other menu items are Lobster Grilled Cheese and Lobster Taco. The warm lobster roll is stuffed with generous chunks of lobster, topped with fresh chives. The lobster grilled cheese is basically the same as the warm lobster roll, but with a bit of melted cheese inside and less lobster meat. Each one is served in a warm, toasted bun that is crispy on the outside, and comes with either chips or coleslaw. I like that their lobster roll and lobster grilled cheese are not buttery or oily at all, and that the coleslaw is not creamy. I wish that they serve a side green salad though, or incorporate some veggies (even just lettuce) inside the rolls / sandwiches. read more

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I had a little hesitation coming here since it's right near the port where all the cruise ships come in and very commercialized. That being said - hands down the best lobster roll we had! We had 4 different lobster rolls in all of PEI during our week. One in Summerside, one around Cavendish and one in Charlottetown at a fancier restaurant. and I would always go back to this one if I was there again. It's not cheap (seems like lobster roll isn't cheap anywhere nowadays) and its not fancy but you get actual lobster meat on a roll (not ground up into a mayo mush) and there's a lot. All of the other restaurants mashed up the lobster into a type of slaw. This one gives you the actual lobster bits and puts the mayo on the side of the roll. Service - I would akin it to an almost like deli counter or fast food place. There is guy behind the counter - he takes your order and gives you the food. I opted to just take out. I wish I took a picture of the lobster roll - but I did take out and was so hungry by the time I got back to the hotel. read more

Dave's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Best lobster roll in Charlottetown with limited inside dining. Great on a summer day. The service is awesome

Warm lobster roll with perfectly toasted bread & lobster pan-sizzled to the right temperature with butter, lemon & garlic then topped with chives served with a dill pickle & choice of potato chips (I got the dill)... what more can a seafood lover ask for! My order was so carefully packaged with nice thick napkins & a wet wipe and placed into a branded paper bag with handles. The lobster roll was filled with all lobster which tasted like it was just caught & the flavor and texture was melt in your mouth goodness! A bit steep in price however the amount of lobster in it made it less painful on the wallet. Feels like the lobster meat was from a 1.5 pound lobster. read more

Dave's Lobster - Warm lobster roll + creamy dill potato chips! - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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On a cruise of Northeast Canada and the New England states, thus gotta have a lobster roll, or two, or three, or four.... There are obviously deals out there somewhere, if you drive or take a cab to it, but we stuck with restaurants within walking distance of the cruise ship terminal. Therefore, still pricey.... note this is 2019 with China imposed tariffs on US lobster and Canada shipping lobster like crazy to China, so we'll see if we get better deals in the States versus Canada. Our cruise started in Quebec and heads West through the St. Lawrence River. Here we go, our first roll, please... Dave's Lobster Mouth Delight (Taste): Four Choices - (local) cold with touch of mayo and herb condiments on a slightly toasted bun, or warm with butter, or combo of the two, or taco style. If you plan to try a bunch during the day, the first one is less fattening, the second is rich and fattening, no idea about the taco style and you can figure out the combo. You Comfy? (Location & Ambiance): Close to the water and cruise ship terminal. Modern, barn-like, bright interior that seats around 25. Deal or No Deal (Price): Dave's has three size options 3, 4, and 5 ounces for $17, $21, and $25CAD. Each option comes with a choice of cole slaw or a bag of chips. Nice big chunks of lobster in the roll. Cash or charge! Sum it Up (Overall): Best Lobster Roll in Charlottetown due to big chunks. Recommended by Tourist Information person. All of the rolls (two other places) were the length of a large plastic fork... they ain't too big. read more

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Was our 2nd time here. Lobster rolls were ok. We got half and half. It's the price - this place is expensive. Convenient for the cruise ships. But expensive read more

Dave's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Lobster roll here was one of the good ones. Tried the half and half (half cold and half warm) - enjoyed the classic cold roll more (the warm roll with butter was a tad dry). Overall worth it to try! read more

We were on a nautical search for the best lobster roll between Boston and Quebec. At every port of call we looked for places to get a great lobster roll. After consuming hundreds of dollars worth of lobster rolls from Hailfax, Syndney, Charlettown and Quebec, Dave's was the best. Plently of claw chunks and not too much mayo. Rolls were excellent. Mom gave he thumbs up (too busy eating to talk). So if you happen to dock in port, just saunder over to the harbor, its tucked in the back corner. read more

Dave's Lobster - Classic Lobster roll. Very tssty reasonable price. - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Just a quick review on how great the workers are there. My wife went in just to buy an ice tea, and the young lady at the cash proposed to fill our water bottles at the same time, and she did. This was a very nice gesture of her part. read more

Really delicious food and definitely a great stop in Charlottetown. Really topped off our visit.

The lobster was so dry I couldn't swallow it without water. Small portion of lobster for $ 32.00. I've had much better on this cruise.

Such a cute spot! Great food, nice staff, would go again. We really enjoyed the traditional lobster rolls and the local beer.

Convenient for listening to the live music in the gazebo. Great location. Came here because we don't really like lobster all that much, but lobster rolls seem to be such a big deal up here. Tried the half and half. A nice option! Hubby preferred the warm, and I the cold. The potato salad was yummy. read more

Off the beaten path but worth the drive to the north coast. Place was suitably shack-like. Service was from a window. We sat on the second floor which had nice views of the area. If I had to choose though, I'd go to point prim chowderhouse. read more

We were visiting downtown Charlottetown and walked toward the pier. There are a few options around for lunch, but we decided on Dave's Lobster, having read good things on Yelp. Casual spot with open-air seating and very friendly staff. The lobster roll was delicious, and I appreciated the different flavors available, though my favorite is still warm with butter. There was plenty of lobster in the rolls, and they all tasted great. They also offered some pretty good gluten-free options. For sides, they offer chips or cole slaw, and we opted for the latter, but the slaw we got didn't have anything on it, so it was pretty bland. Other than the slaw, everything was great! read more

Amazing lobster roll, mainly claw meat, not the scroungy leftovers found in most lobster rolls. sat at a picnic table. watch out for the birds that linger about waiting for scraps read more

Dave's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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We came here after building a huge appetite touring something called 'green gables'. Someone named Anne lived there i think. It was fun, but man were we hungry. Walking in right off the pier, it's airy and has a fresh, bright, cafeteria feel to it. Picnic tables outside with live entertainment on the pier if you really want to soak it in while enjoying your lobster. I got the local because I enjoy mine cold. I ordered the medium size. It was a beast! Fresh, bright flavor from the lobster. The roll was buttery and toasted to perfection. The lobster is the star of the show here. It's not overwhelmed with a lot of pizazz. Just the right amount of butter, mayo and seasoning. Topped with fresh chives. We had a ton of lobster on the island, but this was the freshest and best bang for the buck. Next time we are in PEI, I'll be coming here for another. read more

Dave's Lobster - The medium sized local. Perfect in every way. - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Best damn lobster roll! Perfect flavour, tender lobster meat, full knuckles and claws, classic, just great all around.

BOTTOM LINE: My vote for the best lobster roll in Charlottetown! Let's be honest, it's hard to go wrong with any lobster roll in the town, but you do get more bang for you buck in a few places. Dave's strikes the balance of quality, quantity and price. Offered in two variations - the local and the fancy, I would recommend going half and half. That way, you get the cold, refreshing taste on the one side, and the warm, buttery goodness on the. They don't go too heavy on the mayo so you can actually savour the lobster. And speaking of lobster, how do you say "no" when you see a whole claw in your roll?! read more

Thank you, Dave's Lobster, for offering up my favorite gluten free lobster roll on our tour through PEI! I certainly prefer hot lobster rolls to cold, and Dave's delivered on that as well (Some Fancy)! They also had the option to choose from less, normal, and more lobster meat. Since I have the same issue with all lobster rolls (in that I always want more), this was awesome! I ordered the lobster roll (not taco) with a gluten free bun and the most lobster-y size. It was delicious. I just don't know how else to describe other than that the flavor was on point, lobster was sweet and fresh, and bun wasn't like most cardboard gluten free buns and was toasted as well. You have the option to choose chips or slaw and we asked for slaw. Unfortunately the side order must have been forgotten b/c we had to ask for it after our lobster rolls came out. Then turns out the slaw didn't really matter b/c it tasted like plain slaw mix out of the bag - no dressing whatsoever, not even a bit of oil/vinegar. Couldn't tell if it was intentional or not but it was definitely an odd offering. read more

After all the hype and positive reviews this was most definately a let down. The lobster was overcooked (chalky and chewy), the bun was not crisply toasted and it came with a side of (i.e. bag of) crisps. The place is set up like a fast food shop (and presumably the rolls are prepared from precooked lobster meat). While this might be good enough for the cruise ship crowd in a hurry it certainly doesn't do justice to this mighty crustacean. Take my advice and try somewhere else. read more

Excellent lobster roll! Food quality: Ordered the lobster roll, I found it to be amazing! The bread was fresh and perfectly toasted, there were huge chunks of delicious lobster, and the mayo / lobster ratio was perfect. Food quantity I found the size to be consistent with your average lobster roll. Quality of service I found the service to meet my expectations. Ambience and atmosphere I ate outside at a picnic table as It was a beautiful sunny day. Their inside area appeared neat and clean. Menu and variety I found the menu to meet my expectations. Price and value I found prices to meet my expectations. Other customers N/A Professionalism I found the general restaurant presentation to be neat, clean, and professional. read more

Dave's Lobster - Awesome lobster roll! - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

I hadn't had Lobster in years, always found it fishy but the menu item "some fancy" intrigued my taste buds and they weren't disappointed. I have never tasted anything more delicious! Full of actual lobster pieces, not shredded, no fishy taste... superb! A must try!! read more

Dave's Lobster - Some fancy - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Amazing lobster rolls !!!!!! I knew I was only going to have lobster rolls once maybe twice while I was on the island and this was definitely worth while! I looked up a lot of different places and took a final chance on this and it was an amazing experience... A little expensive but so worth it for what you're getting read more

Great lobster rolls. Nice choice with potato chips instead of fries for the side. Efficient and super polite service.

This was the first place I stopped by in PEI for lobster roll, the location is great near the waterfront and has a nice decor. I had the warm lobster roll, and I felt it was just ok, not a tremendous amount of flavour and for $20 with a pack of chips it felt pretty steep for what you're getting. read more

Dave's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Market Price is very high so be prepared to pay $30 for a lobster roll. Service was also very slow, and it was not busy at all. Good food however some down sides to it! read more

Cute and quaint! They ladies and gentleman were fast and friendly! Mega sweet people. "The Fancy" lobster roll was stuffed nicely and the bun was yummy! Chips complimentary too! HINT: If you pay in USA, they do not give change back to you in USA, your change will be in CAN. So for those of you who do not know, right now 1 Canadian dollar is equal to 1.25 American. (The American dollar is worth more then the Canadian dollar.) Hence why you will lose .25 on every American dollar spent. Just a tid-bit. read more

Dave's Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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The reviews are correct! The lobster rolls here are awesome. Small selection of craft beer as well. This was my first time having a hot lobster roll. I got the hot and cold combo and preferred the hot side with butter, lemon and garlic. Nice tender bun. Highly recommend this place. Great location as well by the harbour. read more

Dave's Lobster - Hot and cold lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Damn! Dave makes a good lobster roll. Having grown up in Massachusetts and attended college in Maine, I've had quite a few lobster rolls in my day. Dave's may be the very best. It hurts to type that.... But damn! Dave gives a generous portion of claw meat dressed lightly with mayo and a few bits of celery dice for crunch. The bun is beautifully buttered and toasted. Also, my girlfriend enjoyed her lobster taco. Visit Dave's! read more