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Point Prim Chowder House

4.5 (72 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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CTTwin C.

You feel like you're off the beaten path to this delightful spot but it's worth it. Amazing view, seafood chowder & biscuit. The mussels looked amazing.

a view of the beach
Joe S.

What a lovely spot with a breathtaking view! The place is meticulous and you just want to sit, enjoy a bite and the view! We arrived here in the afternoon after we had lunch but we wanted to try it, so we ordered the clams with garlic sauce and chorizo! Epic!! The flavors were so great and the sauce was refreshing with the garlic and parsley! The service was great and they ensured everything at our liking! A spot to not miss!

A view of the restaurant from the Prim Point Lighthouse.
Annette B.

This was a great place for lunch right on the water. Delicious seafood chowder and grilled cheese sandwiches. Perfect bread for the grilled cheese - one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever had. Quick and friendly service.

Portion of the seating area
Kristyn W.

This is the cutest, most fresh, best place to eat on PEI. Everything we had was simply prepared and delicious. If you know good food... this is it! Honestly, this was our best meal in all of PEI & Nova Scotia. We ordered: clams in white wine broth, oysters, and the lobster roll. Order anything on the menu, you can't go wrong.

Point prim lighthouse next door
Calvin N.

Oh my what a spectacular gem this find was. Gorgeous views and off the beaten path but the food was spectacular. Just a short drive from Charlottetown but worth every minute of it. We did not have a reservation. So you could order take out and set at a picnic table along the coast what a way to spend a Sunday afternoon. And once your done you can check out Point Prim lighthouse. I had the chowder and lobster roll both were delicious. The chowder was loaded with seafood and flavor. The lobster roll was not shy on the lobster ! Off the beaten path once the the paved road ends don't be worried you are just a couple of minutes away from some seafood goodness

Jenny W.

What a beautiful and relaxing spot to sit by the shore! Amazing views, incredibly friendly staff and delicious food! We had the oysters, seafood chowder and some great local beers. Really loved if and highly recommend!

Janice C.

This was our best meal and experience in PEI. The location and view would be worth it even if the food weren't as amazing as it is! I went with my husband and kids. Hubby and I both had the clam and potato chowder and the classic lobster roll (no mayo!). As a mayo-hater, I had assumed I would never be able to enjoy a PEI lobster roll so this was an awesome experience! The lobster was plentiful and buttery and on a perfectly toasted roll (garlic on it I think). We finished the meal with the strawberry pound cake which (like everything else) was outstanding. My kids shared the kids pasta (which you'd assume would be just ok but it was an excellent Bolognese better than I could make it!) and the pulled pork sandwich (apparently the best he'd ever had). This is a can't-miss restaurant in my view.

View of the restaurant

Got here 5 minutes before closing on their last day of the season. They graciously served us the most wonderful biscuits a seafood chowder. I can only imagine how wonderful the rest of the menu must be. Sitting outside within view of the lighthouse by the water was the best. Glad we were able to enjoy a late lunch there.

Fresh oysters!
Robyn L.

Amazing restaurant next to the most beautiful view! This was recommended to us by someone who worked at our hotel, he grew up in Point Prim and recommended the restaurant and the light house. If you're from out of town, (such as Toronto like me) be warned that Charlottetown might not feel that warm even in the summer - it is right by the water! That being said, we chose to sit on the patio and the restaurant provided blankets for our laps. We got oysters to start - they were absolutely amazing, so fresh and plump - and I shared a steamer pot with my mom. We switched it to lobster instead of crab - absolutely amazing! Everything was steamed to perfection. If you love steamed food, like my mom and I, definitely get it. We took a walk on the shore and drove up to the lighthouse after, beautiful!

Lobster roll and chowder

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The food, the location. Amazing. Great service great people. Can't go wrong with fresh seafood

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Fantastic food with a great view. Check out the light house and stay for a wonderful meal.

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Amazing location. Unique. Excellent chowder. Beside the oldest lighthouse in PEI. Seals swam in front of us while eating.

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Loved it! We stumbled into this place riding out to the lighthouse. Great service and fantastic fresh seafood

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