We ordered 5 subs and a calzone on Friday. Food was ready fast and orders were accurate. Able to…read morecustomize everything on their website. Delicious .

I am beyond angry. We came here straight from the beach because a local gluten free group would not…read morestop raving about this place. As the mother of a gluten free toddler, and gluten free myself, I trusted that recommendation completely. I will never make that mistake again. Walking in, the place was flat out disgusting. A trash can shoved directly under the soda machine, jammed against a booth, flies swarming around it like nobody had cleaned in days. FLIES. Next to the soda machine. The only open table and booths were dirty. Like, more than crumbs. We should have walked straight back out the door but we didn't, because we were exhausted and had a 3 hour drive home, and we thought, "How bad could it be?" Incredibly bad, it turns out. The "gluten free" crust was thin, flimsy, and burnt around the edges. And the aftermath has been brutal. My toddler and I have both been glutened so badly we are sick, in pain, and completely wiped out the day after what was supposed to be a fun family trip. Instead of beach memories, I'm nursing my kid through cramps and misery because this place could not be bothered to handle allergen prep or basic cleanliness properly. If you have celiac disease or a real gluten allergy, stay far away from this place. Whatever cross contamination is happening in that kitchen is dangerous, not just inconvenient. I don't care how many people recommend it, the risk is not worth it. We will never go back, and I will be telling everyone I know to avoid it too.

Great food and a beach vibe make it the perfect place. We look forward to it every time.read more

Great food, we got the dry rubbed wings and cheese curds…read more Had the homemade cookie ice cream sandwich it was amazing. Service was good, you wait in line order your food and go pick a spot to sit down. When food is ready server will bring it out to you. Picnic neck tables under the trees and side of building. Dog friendly is always a plus. Need to get there early if you are eating supper, lines starts backing up around 5:00-5:15. We always try to eat around 4:00pm when we are at our place on the Crystal Coast.

Ok. The tacos are pretty good..shrimp or fish. Salad was good . Hubby liked the sweet potato fries.read more

We waited an hour for a table and when we got called they told us that their kitchen was behind…read moreand they would not be able to able to seat us and we could only place a take out order. No apology. They never approached us within that hour. Sour taste for a place we visit yearly.

Came here for breakfast on a whim with a large party. They were awesome and super friendly. The…read moreplace was busy but they were able to make room for us. The food was delicious and perfectly made. I liked that they had a cool outdoor area where the kids could play, which was a huge bonus. Overall, solid place and might just be our go to breakfast spot from now on.

10 out 10 do not recommend terribly managed restaurant manger doesn't even understand the basics of…read moreseating a restaurant, which is extremely sad as the restaurant only has 18 tables which is an extremely low volume of customers to serve, this is a job so simple most restaurants hire teenagers to handle it. It's honestly surprising to see The Trading Post not being capable of the most basic and simplest aspect of running a restaurant sitting customers at empty tables. After making it half way through an absolute dumpster fire of a summer, with numerous Management and clear leadership issues especially considering the number of recent Google reviews describing many of the same recurring concerns that management and ownership has clearly buried their head in the sand and has refused to acknowledge. A common theme throughout those reviews is extremely long wait times despite empty tables inside and outside, inconsistent seating practices, slow food coming from the kitchen, and a dining room that often appears to be operating well below its capacity. Many reviewers also describe being told they would have to wait even longer to place their order after already waiting to be seated. When customers experience that while seeing numerous empty tables, it's understandable why many decide to leave and spend their money elsewhere. The menu is priced as though it's offering a premium dining experience, but many recent reviews question whether the food quality matches those prices. In a coastal community known for seafood, customers often expect fresh, local products when they're paying premium prices. When those expectations aren't met, people notice--and they tell others. The people I feel for the most are the servers. They rely heavily on tips, and when customers leave because of long waits or operational issues, those servers lose income through no fault of their own. That's unfortunate because many of these problems appear, at least from the outside, to be operational rather than the fault of the waitstaff. The owner owes them a massive apology on servers losing $1000s this summer season due to poor management and ownership. Seriously shocked u still have servers. Based on the pattern of recent public reviews, the biggest issue appears to be leadership and day-to-day operations. When the same complaints continue to surface week after week without noticeable improvement, customers naturally begin to question whether ownership and management are responding effectively. Every successful restaurant depends on strong leadership, accountability, and the willingness to make difficult decisions when something clearly isn't working. No restaurant can afford to lose customers on a consistent basis. Every guest who walks away because of long waits or a disappointing experience is a customer who may never return. In a small coastal community where word of mouth carries tremendous weight, a damaged reputation can be difficult to rebuild. Once tourist season ends, earning back the trust of local customers becomes even more important. I sincerely hope ownership takes the recent feedback seriously and is willing to make whatever operational changes are necessary. Whether that's improving management, adjusting procedures, or investing more attention in the day-to-day operation, the restaurant still has an opportunity to rebuild customer confidence. If the recurring issues highlighted in recent customer reviews continue to go unaddressed, there's a real risk that the restaurant's reputation will continue to suffer, making it increasingly difficult to attract repeat customers and compete with the many other dining options in the area. I hope that's not the outcome, because with the right leadership and meaningful changes, The Trading Post has the opportunity to regain the reputation it once had. Lastly Trading Post Ownership and Management owes ever single person that has walked in their doors this summer a massive apology for price gouging with poor quality food while showing absolute no care or concern and for not knowing how to perform the absolute simplest job in the restaurant industry seating the restaurant and serving customers in a timely manner. Food: 1/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 1/5 Group size doesn't matter if it's 1 or 15 they gonna make u wait an hour plus if theirs more than four tables in the restaurant even if those tables already have their food. Never seen such poor managment. Do better for your servers sake and the customers. The ownership and Management should be absolutely ashamed of them selves. This business is clearly failing from from the top and I would say down but not it's only falling in its leadership roles. Wait time 1+ hour

We had a pretty big carry out order. The staff were very efficient & our food was delicious. They…read moredid an excellent job in getting our order complete. The manager came out to check on people waiting, which was a nice touch!

Terrible experience and didn't even get to eat. Our family…read moreof four went for dinner Friday night around 6:30pm. We were told 45 minute wait and 6 parties ahead of us which was no problem. We grabbed some cold drinks at the bar area and walked the pier for about 40 minutes then came back to wait inside. After 55 minutes we asked the hostess how much longer and she said there were 3 parties ahead of us. Odd that in almost an hour they only sat 3 tables? My husband and kids went outside for a bit and I noticed there had been 3-4 tables outside that had been empty since we were on the pier. I went back to the hostess (this was after well over an hour of waiting) and asked why the tables outside had been empty for so long with so many people waiting and we requested outside seating at checkin. She stated the cooking staff was overwhelmed so they were ALL taking a break. I have never in my life heard of such. If you cannot accommodate for the amount of tables you have in your restaurant you should NOT be in business. I also heard another hostess complaining after a lady asked about their table as well because it had been way past the what she was told. After the woman walked out due to the long wait I heard her say loudly "it's just an estimate, it's not a guaranteed time" with an attitude. I then asked if we could get a voucher for us paying for parking, since we only paid to eat there. She stated we'd get one after we ate. I said we are not eating now, we have waited close to an hour and half so we were leaving. She told me they couldn't give us a parking voucher because we hadn't eaten yet. We DID pay for drinks at the bar and waited an hour and half and were never seated, and had to pay for our wasted time (to park there) leaving with no service and empty stomachs. That has to be the worst experience we've ever had at a restaurant anywhere. We own a vacation home in EI and that is the last time we'll ever visit that establishment again.

Absolutely love this place - feels like a warm hug after a long day. Tori made me feel nothing but…read morewelcome, she was more than happy to chat and majority of the reason i'll be coming back! Atmosphere is great - amazing local spot for a cold beer & late night food. Seating both indoor and outdoors available to enjoy the air and ac.

What a hidden gem! We stopped in to grab a late night dinner a little after 10pm. Excellent service…read more- fast, friendly, accurate- by the bartender! Food was really tasty! We got wings, fried shrimp, and a Caesar salad with blackened chicken. We were tired, so we didn't stay, but they had a great deejay, too. If you are looking for a casual "locals" bar with good food, drinks, and music, I highly recommend!

Second visit with a bunch of girlfriends. Prices went up just a hair but still a GREAT DEAL! Three…read moreof us got Shrimp and Scallop basket. I got chips, and the others got sweet poto fries. Two friends got Catfish with sweet poto fries. The basket comes with two hushpuppies and coleslaw. The food was delicious. I wish I lived closer. Our server Renee was busy but that did not stop her from being quick, professional, and friendly with a smile. The only complaint was it was very cold inside, so bring a sweater. March 2026 KUDOS STARFISH!

Came in with a party of 6 about 5- immediately greeted & sat. This place looks very unassuming but…read moreservice (Liana) was amazing and food was delicious. We ordered a variety of things and they were all good.

Our waiter was nice , but took a while to take our order. We sat there for over an hour waiting on…read moreour food. She was friendly, but the wait was way too long and made the experience disappointing. The pizza and fries were good but the sandwich wasn't the best and the atmosphere was fine but not enough staff. Overall it was a really long wait,

We have been coming here since it opened and are part-timers in Salter Path. We see things come and…read morego, and it has been really nice to have this place nearby. Pluses: the food is good, better than above-average, and a nice range of things to choose for the choosier in your crowd. Beer list is extensive, and you will always find something you like (even if you are sorta snobby about it like this reviewer). The view is unbeatable. Ignore the reviews about "going next door" if the view is on your list; Anchor has a large, open air "dock-like" patio. Not to dis "next door," but they shouldn't be compared as they are totally different. Go there too - you can probably visit both while here! Big bonus plus: ownership cares a lot about his business. He wants to know when there is an issue, will fix it, and constantly wants to improve - site, staff, food, everything. Down here, that is a blessing. We had an issue or two once and he took care of the bill, or one thing or another. He is also very nice, we have seen him out and about and he always recognizes people and shoots the breeze. If you have a problem, find him. Or contact him from their FB. My sense is that he is a man of action. Minuses: parking can get rough, especially during tourist time. Maybe walk there if you can. Staff can get dodgy but let's be straight - it's the beach. We don't always attract the same workers found in many hardworking parts of the country. Read into that what you may and it is amplified in the summer. Running a business down here is ridiculously difficult on that fact alone; you do everything to keep your best folks, but they also want to ramble on at some point. Good help is, in fact, hard to find. Also, the tourists can be a minus. If you are visiting here, remember that everyone wants you here and we want you happy. Try to not act entitled. Salter Path is exceedingly grateful you are here. We are a humble community navigating the same tough world as you. Just remember when you are here, you are on an island with one of the better beaches you will find anywhere. You are with your families and friends in a great setting! Cheers to you!