This restaurant offers seating both indoors and outdoors. Interior is warmly decorated and lightly…read morefollows the lobster theme - very cute. We came here as part of a tour. It cost extra (~$60 IIRC) for a lobster lunch. We were each served a lobster and in the centre of the restaurant, they had trays of side dishes (self-serve). I don't remember all the side dishes but there were salads, soup, mussels. One con was that these didn't seem to get refilled as much as they should've throughout our lunch here (though we were told it would be constantly refilled). If you are part of a tour, my tip would be to fill your plate on the first round with whatever you think you'll eat. I usually take small portions and just get more after, but there was no more in this case. :') For the most part, the service was great. Our food was served almost immediately after being seated. The servers were very friendly. Food wasn't bad. I found my lobster to be just a teensy bit overcooked but the food is rarely ever perfect when you're part of a tour, because they have to prepare so much all at once.

This is a great casual spot to grab a lobster dinner near Cavendish/New Glasgow…read more We were there in August when it was great to sit outside and enjoy a seafood meal in the summer weather. We stopped in for lunch and we were early but the owner was very accommodating. We just couldn't resist having the lobster dinner. Came with mussels and a salad to start. The lobster came with corn on the cob and garlic bread. Right off the highway and lots of parking.

We stayed at the Stanley Bridge Resort this past weekend for my husband's best friend's wedding and…read moredecided to check out Sutherland's, since it was on-site. We didn't have time for lunch or dinner but we popped in for their breakfast on Monday morning. The first thing we noticed was that the place was pretty much empty. Now, this is probably because we're getting to the end of the season and it was a Monday, but it really didn't bother us. Our server was sweet, and actually one of the same servers that was at the wedding on the Saturday before. The breakfast menu was small but it had something for everyone. They were even able to substitute something for my non-egg-eating husband. We both got their breakfast with bacon, eggs (not for him, he got more bacon), toast and hasbrowns. It was great!! Bacon was cooked perfectly, eggs were awesome and the hashbrowns weren't deep or pan fried, they were more like a hodge podge potato - tender, skins still on, and moist - they were FANTASTIC! Overall, a great breakfast . We can't wait to check out lunch and dinner next year!

Absolutely love this place! The food is excellent and the service is great. The Seafood chowder and…read moreseafood linguine are a one-two punch that you need to try at least once!

True gem! My wife and I were staying at 45 Steps and found this place while exploring the island…read more Our trip was literally the week before the last of the last places close for the season, so most shops were empty, but the purveyors were happy to see you! Best seafood chowder we had in all of Canada from Montreal to StJohns Newfoundland. Oysters were so amazing too! Everybody working on site was super friendly, they were pairing rocks and having a good time. Right on the water the view was spectacular.

I was pleasantly surprised given some reviews. I was on a tour and my guide took me, thought it was…read morea good sign he ate there also. The views were great and the service very friendly. I also found the food excellent. Had four oysters to start, better than the oysters at the shellfish festival. Lobster roll was excellent. Even the fries were good. I'd go for the views and stay for the food.

We arrived in town today and started looking for a restaurant. This was a great find. As others…read morehave said, it is a family owned business. Our server Brooklyn was wonderful. The food was delicious esp the chowder, lobster rolls, coleslaw, potato salad - wait- that's everything we ate. All wonderful! We are looking forward to returning!

Chose the place based on average reviews. I was not overly impressed. The service seemed to care…read moremore about their convenience than serving the customer. Our group ended up having to sit separately because the waitress was concerned about not being able to walk around a larger table, which seemed unfounded and a concern that was waitress centered rather than customer centered. When asked about closing a window because cold air was affecting some in our party, same waitress said it was not possible because the kitchen needed the air... Well... five minutes later, the customers that took the table near the window simply closed the window to avoid the cold wind... Two for two! Not a great beginning. Ordered seafood chowder and fish and chips. What would you expect? Yes... seafood chowder is served first and once customers are done with it ... you bring the fish and chips. Logical, right? Not here. They brought everything together, which meant the fish and chips got cold while we had the chowder. Third strike... Anything else? Let me say this, the fried fish, in my opinion, was not great. First, you could taste "stale" oil (old oil). This alone turned me off. Second, there was little fish and a lot of breading, I'd say 70% breading 30% fish. So, if you combine oil taste with very thick breading you get what I got. To eat the fish I had to take the breading apart. On a positive note, the seafood chowder was excellent. As Luc B. review pointed out, it is a very basic family and kid friendly setting.

The food was terrible and most likely frozen beforehand. The staff were unfriendly and the prices…read morewere high for such small portions/servings. The place was kind of depressing it was empty and staff were on their phones the whole time. Multiple people came in and left because of the ridiculous prices. The staff weren't doing their jobs as they were sit around and not doing anything while on their phones. Overall do NOT come to this restaurant it was my worst part of my trip to Canada.

Stopped for lunch here at the Cavendish Boardwalk after seeing the AoGG Heritage site. This place…read morewas *hopping* for lunch, which is always a good sign. Our family has to navigate life with a severe nut allergy, so we were impressed when the staff took the time to discuss with us exactly which menu items were made in-house and safe. It's a mom and pop operation, they talked about how hard it was to find consistency and quality from the suppliers during -and after- the pandemic. We were able to find several food options for my son, and for him we ordered fried fish with a side of poutine. He was in heaven. Well, we all were, actually, because the seafood was delish. We even returned later for soft serve ice cream because they guaranteed it was nut-free. My kid has only had ice cream from a commercial restaurant maybe 2 or 3 times in his life, so it was a very rare and welcome treat. We definitely recommend Captain Scott's - both for their food and also for their family's friendliness and service. We love this place. Thank you!

Table of 8 stopped randomly after an 11 hour trip from Massachusetts. Servers and staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful, especially Mar...et. Every item ordered was exceptional...fish tacos, fish and chips, seafood chowder, lobster mac & cheese...so good. Great dining areas inside or outside. Hope to return before moving on with our vacation.

There was 45 min wait for food it was HOT inside and the food wasn't great. The only good dish was…read morethe maple chili wings. Their burrito bowl had no flavor and was left half uneaten

We have been in PEI for 3 days and have mostly had either deep fried (fish and chips etc) or the…read moretypical style food (burger, quesadillas) or most family style restaurants. All of the seafood spots we had looked at prior had closed for some reason or another. Our air bnb host recommended this place and it was very tasty seafood, good value and great service! It was a rainy day but the patio looked to have great views too! Great food and great atmosphere, I definitely recommend!

Always consistent with service ,food quality , and professional wait staff ! Worth the short drive…read moreand good idea to book ahead as you don't want to be disappointed by the line ups Lovely ocean view and just a great place to sit back have a drink and enjoy a great dinner or supper.

Breakfast - food was great, service was good, location was handy to where we were staying and amble…read moreeasy parking. Visible from Rt 6, do stop in for breakfast.

Service was slow which was weird considering there seemed to be an army of wait staff. Ambiance is…read morefine, and the bartender delivered fun kids drinks and was very friendly. The food is where it fell way below expectations- kids pasta meal was fine, there was a bug in the salad, the fryer was broken, the "sirloin" steak was thin, over done and full of tendon - was not a very enjoyable experience- all for the low price of 140 bucks

A great place to eat, drink, and play in the sandbox!…read more The Sandbox Pub & Eatery is a restaurant and bar serving Canadian cuisine and seafood in a relaxed very casual and family friendly atmosphere. The Sandbox offers outside patio dining in the front of the building with a nice view of Route 6 traffic, as well as seating in the pub area and table seating in the lower main back dining area complete with a dedicated kids play area with a big sandbox. I have fond childhood memories of spending countless hours playing in the sandbox with my Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars & trucks. The interior of the airy dining area is finished wooden walls and high ceilings with colorful tarps spread overhanging from the ceilings in dining room. The menu offerings include chowders, salads, sandboxwiches, burgers, fresh hand cut fries & poutines, pasta, steak, chicken, seafood dishes, lobster dinners (cold or hot), and desserts. They also have a Little Sandboxers menu too! The prices here are moderate, most sandboxwiches/burgers (with fries or rice) $9.99-$12.99, and most entrees $11.99-$25.99. They serve Coca Cola beverages and beer (bottled & draft) and wine. After a visiting a few sights in Gables country, my friend and I took a lunch break in The Sandbox. Before entering the building, I had to pause and take a quick photo behind the colorful wooden board with painted Lobster with a "head cut-out." We sat ourselves in the lower dining room and the waitress arrived with newspaper print menus. For lunch, we ordered a bowl of Island Blue Mussels ($9.99) and a Fish Burger with Fries ($10.99) which was served to us in under 15 minutes. The mussels were very tasty and cooked just right in garlic, melted butter on the side. The FIsh Burger had a very crunchy piece of English battered haddock (not too greasy) with lettuce, tomato, and tangy tartar sauce on a toasted bun. The big pile of hand-cut fries was excellent, which deep fried golden & crisp to perfection. The fries were not greasy and the best tasting fries we've had in a while. The PEI potatoes used for the fries have that distinct sweeter flavour than other potatoes we've had. It must be that red soil here! The food was solid good and the service was acceptable, as the waitress checked up on us a few times during the meal. Several young sandboxers were seen having a great time playing in the sandbox near our table, and there were tracks of reddish sand on the floor leading to the washrooms. I wanted to play in the sandbox too, but we needed to boogie and stay on schedule for some afternoon driving around Eastern PEI.

All the marketing for this restaurant makes it sound fun and kid-friendly, however what we…read moreexperienced was just a basic expensive pub. We were greeted at the door by the fun lobster cutout, but there was no sign of a sandbox or kid play area... Well from the wall mural it seemed like there might once have been a play area In one corner, but it was empty at 7pm. We chose to eat outside based on that, and a friendly waitress led us to the deck. We were given newsprint menus with a small kids selection: hot dog, chicken fingers, burger, or fish. There was a coloring picture, but we were not offered crayons. Luckily we had some. For the food, we had been warned by our hotel to stick to the basics. We started with a plate of island mussels, generously heaped, and these were a hit. We had had seafood the night before, so we all ordered burgers. When I asked for my burger to be prepared "medium" the waitress looked confused and said she wasn't sure what that meant. Sure enough, all the burgers came out the same: well done, dry, and burnt. Not what I expect from a quality restaurant, serving good clean beef... Fast food places, sure. In comparison, the next night at Yvonne's I ordered steak medium and a) the waitress knew what I was talking about and b) it came out perfectly. The fries were good, service attentive, the side salads fresh and crispy, but what really saved the meal was the strawberry shortcake. Very nice.