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The Lobster Shack

4.2 (26 reviews)
ModerateSeafood

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Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Clair W.

We came here for sea glass picking but there aren't any to pick. So we stopped by this restaurant, really busy here, they mainly do takeouts and there are tons of patio spaces for you to sit. We ordered the whole lobsters, they have 1.25lb, 1.5lb and 2lb to choose from, 2lb all ran out, so we picked 1.5lb. You will see live lobsters in the tank beside the cashier. Lobsters are so fresh, have lots of lots of roes no joke, mostly located in the head and some in the body. Highly recommend this place!

Enjoying some awesome fresh seafood, right by the source.
Dan d.

When I saw this Yelp listing, I immediately discounted it. What a cheesy name. Luckily I stumbled across it along the way and gave it a try. What a pleasant surprise! No service per se, but great fresh seafood for cheap, and an unbeatable setting overlooking Colville Bay and the North Atlantic. Note to self: don't be so quick to judge by name alone.

Lobster roll platter
Sian D.

The BEST place for lobster rolls on the island. Everyone I know who has tried one agrees wholeheartedly. The portion size is great and the lobster is, well, delicious. The lobster roll platter, which costs about $13 (I think), comes with a lobster roll, chips and pickles. I had it for lunch and I was still full when dinner came around... Although the restaurant does not have too many options, what they do offer is delicious. I recommend simply taking a look at the menu beforehand so you know what to expect. In addition, the outdoor seating is accompanied by a breathtaking view of the water, and there is an ice cream shop right next door (because who can say no to ice cream???). If I have one recommendation for those going to PEI, its go to the Lobster Shack as soon as you can and as often as you can :)

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Winnie L.

Found this place through my google searches and it happened to be near the place we were staying in Fortune Bay. However it was closed that day so we had to stop in the next day. This was the first lobster roll that we had on the east coast as it was the beginning of our trip. Large chunks of lobster and there was no other celery or other stuff that was added-just lobster! It was really good - could have had a bit more flavour as some bits seemed a bit bland but the lobster was fresh! Definitely a must try if you are in the area. If you had your own kitchen or a place to eat, get their steamed lobsters as the prices were very reasonable!

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What a gem! We picked up some lobsters that had already been cooked and brought them home to enjoy. The prices were very reasonable and the lobsters were fresh and delicious. They also had excellent local oysters that were also perfect. Highly recommend picking up your lobster and oysters here while you are in the Area.

Seating by the sea.
Colene C.

This is one of the best spots on the island for a casual meal. Your choices are simple: - lobster roll platter ($12.95) which comes with potato chips, and pickles. This was delicious and came with nice big chunks of lobster. One of the best lobster rolls and the best price we saw on our trip. - lobster platter, you choose the weight. I chose the 1lb, $14.95, which comes with butter and a bun. The lobster is cold but still just as tasty. - Oysters from Colville. 6 for $10. They also sell take out for different prices for the lobster. Friendly, fast service and free wifi. Bonus: You've got seating just steps away from the sea.

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Adventure D.

I stopped in here for dinner and ordered the lobster roll and half dozen oysters. The oysters were shucked practically before I paid for my meal and came with more sauces than I knew what to do with. The lobster roll was really tasty with large chunks of meat that wasn't overly dressed. The potato chips and slices of pickle were a nice accompaniment. There was a great view from the picnic tables and I was able to sit there with my dogs.

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Great service and ambiance by the seashore. The food was great and our waitress helped me order such yummy food.

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Their cooked lobster is very very fresh and oyster is amazing. The steamed clams tasted good but a little sandy.

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“This new shack at Souris Beach has lobsters to take away, but also great fresh lobster rolls.”

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Inn at Bay Fortune - Soup course

Inn at Bay Fortune

4.5(28 reviews)
8.1 km
•$$$$

This is a bucket list thing to do if you love to eat. If you're a picky eater, stay home!…read more The inn itself isn't overly fancy. Some of the rooms are quite small and could use a little bit of love , but the Fireworks breakfast and supper area are amazing. A beautiful setting so don't expect to sit in your room if you want to take advantage of the experience. We love the new outdoor bar with giant cowboy cauldron. A perfect place to have drinks and meet new friends. It was a great way to end the feast and continue the party when it started to rain after supper. If you're coming just for the Feast, you will not be disappointed. If you're staying on site, DO NOT skip the Fireworks Feast! Take advantage of your priority reservation. You will meet the farmers/chefs, walk the grounds and have appetizers in a way you've never experienced before. At $300 a person, what seems expensive quickly becomes so worth the experience of a lifetime. So stop buying coffee out for a month and you'll be able to afford this incredible feast!

I've been fortunate to dine here *many* times, and a five star scale doesn't do this incomparable…read moreexperience justice. It is an experience more than a meal, running approximately 6-7 hours in duration, between farm tours, Oyster Hour, a pre-dinner collective toast, supper itself followed by a post-meal fireside treat. The staff are universally friendly and passionate about their jobs and food/drink. Between mingling with staff and other guests and the family style service and seating, you *will* come away with new friends. A comfortable, casual fine dining evening that is truly unique at a time when little else seems to be. The food is peerless, but it's the setting and the experience that makes this a can't miss. It is pricey by any standard, but delivers value if memorable is what you seek. Drinks as you wander both enhance the experience and add to the bill. :-)

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Inn at Bay Fortune - The Harris Room.

The Harris Room.

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Today's Catch at The Fireworks Feast.

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One of the appetizer stations.

The Fiddling Fisherman Lookout

The Fiddling Fisherman Lookout

3.8(5 reviews)
1.1 km

Incredibly friendly, family-run (in full disclosure, I consider them friends, but they're so warm I…read moredoubt that makes me remotely special!) restaurant that took over a long-abandoned blight of a building prominently placed on the way into Souris and created a beautiful community hub. Great food, warm service and a live music venue that brings in acts that fill much, much larger venues. A great place to support, not only because you'll leave smiling and full, but also because it'll give you some insight into why this part of the island is home away from home.

We entered and waited a beat before being told to sit where we wanted. It's clean and modern…read morelooking, lots of white. There were quite a few people, but it certainly wasn't full. It appeared to have one server on, with a couple of table runners. The chef did come out at one point and asked how it was. Everyone was friendly and inviting. The oysters were fabulous! Clean and bright. The seafood chowder was the best I have had here on island. The club was good, on focaccia that was tasty. The cappuccino comes in a teeny cup. Beer available. We asked for the non alcoholic one on the board, was told they had been out for quite a while and offered a different one (take it off the board?) The lobster roll. Ok, it was small for the price. The roll it was in was heavy and overwhelmed the lobster with flavour. The dressing in the lobster was tasty, but it did not taste fresh and bright as the roll was so much. I would definitely go back for the chowder. Skip down to the lobster shack for their lobster roll if that is what you are looking to eat.

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The Fiddling Fisherman Lookout
The Fiddling Fisherman Lookout
The Fiddling Fisherman Lookout

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The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery

The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery

4.5(31 reviews)
84.3 km
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Cleanest oysters we've ever had - super fresh and briny. Focaccia was good but not great. Steak…read morefrites - perfect medium rare (x2). Tagliatelle- perfect al dente, light, lemony. Burger and fries - cooked medium rare as ordered with hand cut fries. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Let me start out with this - the ambiance was nice if not a bit pretentious. The place was very…read morecramped in some areas. The bar area took up a lot of space that could have been better purposed HOWEVER knowing what it used to be, it makes sense. Service was okay. I had some issues with some basic food safety concerns - mostly because I used to be a chef. The server, while very polite, handed out cutlery by grasping the tines of the fork and the blades of the knives. Now, not once, from the time may party arrived to the time we received cutlery did I observe the server or any bartender wash their hands - and I had a clear shot view of the bar and kitchen entrance. Th other issue, I observed, is that I did not see the server use a sanitizer on the table that was cleared next to where I was sitting. It was a damp cloth but with what - I have no idea. The menu was highly pretentious boasting gastronomical words that only chefs and true foodies would use. I understand the reason for this - it is to show class and style; that was obvious as to what they were going for with an overall esthetic. I settled on a burger this evening because it gave me a good understanding of if they knew how to handle simple ingredients. I did consider their Steak Frites (steak and fries) but at a market price of $52 for an 8oz striploin I nearly choked. To anyone out there - divide that number by 4 to get a true approximation of the cost. $13 at the best possible cost would put the steak at about $22/lb (almost $50/kg). That is insane. I understand it is locally sourced but unless it was dry aged (not said how it was aged) and had a lot of moisture loss from aging - well that price makes no sense. Anyways, back to the burger. The server advised that the burger was usually sold at a medium rare temperature. That to me was an alert because laws within Canada stipulate how ground product must be cooked - that is to 165F internal. Now, i will admit that there are allowances for this such as cooking it sous vide or freshly bringing the meat as bacteria only grows where a blade has touched the protein. Luckily I was able to order it well done. One of my dining companions didn't get it well done and it did not seem like sous vide was the cooking method. Taste of the burger was okay - seasoning was not known as I found it was overpowered by the aioli that was slathered on the bun. I am not even sure if the burger was juicy or not because of the aioli - and to some foodies out there, yes; you can have a well done burger and still.have it juicy! The fries that came with it were over seasoned. They have various herbs on them which, 1 hour after eating there, still have my mouth almost burning with the herb and salt taste. The cost of a beverage was wild. $16 for an alcoholic beverage made in a tall glass with one of those pretentious tall cylinder ice cubes that makes you think you are getting more than expected but are getting far less. For 2 burgers and a side of fries plus 1 alcoholic drink and I pop - i did not expect to pay almost $100. While I appreciate what this place is trying to do - it is my opinion that they missed the mark by a lot.

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The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery - Tidal bay wine

Tidal bay wine

The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery - Burrata toast

Burrata toast

The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery

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