True gem! My wife and I were staying at 45 Steps and found this place while exploring the island. 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. read more

I was pleasantly surprised given some reviews. I was on a tour and my guide took me, thought it was a 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. read more

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Good food and service, very small menu, but they accommodated our special requests. Nice deck with a beautiful view of the water and people jumping off of the Stanley Bridge! Live music was starting as we were leaving. Cute gift shop inside. Definitely worth stopping in. read more

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Always come here when I come to the island with my family. It never disappoints. The views are great, service is great, food is great and they take reservations. Oysters were the best of four places I tried in the island. The only complaint in the oysters is that they lack sauces (if you like them with oysters as my family does)! read more

Great view from this restaurant of the water. The service was quick and the food was great. The scallops were the best scallops we have ever had and the haddock fish was delightful. We have gone twice and loved this restaurant. read more

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Very disappointed this season Every summer this was a must do. Not again. The menu is very poor ! Limited choices. Vino house5 oz $15.00 crazy. ! Service very slow even to get that first glass .....finally we told our server who was lovely. Forget the wine. There is nothing for us on the menu. Ie 6 oysters 30.00 deep fried. Then if you wanted a side $5-10.00 more. !and the posted menu is not what is actually on the menu in house ! read more

Coming from Nova Scotia and stopped by, Amazing service amazing food!! Recommend 10/10!!cocktail was so good!! read more

Carr's Oyster Bar - Fish and chips. Garlic and wine muscles - Seafood Near Me - Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island

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Great oysters!! nice fresh garden salad. Asked the server about the fish cakes, She said they were home made and delicious. They were 99% potato, not sure if they contained fish and for 25 were far overpriced. read more

My group of 6 had a very nice dinner. Food was excellent. Service was top notch. The restaurant was redone in the past couple of years and the atmosphere is a perfect venue for seaside eating. read more

This was highly recommended by my east coast friend, so we decided to try it. The view was lovely. Our server was friendly and prompt. Food was delicous. Really amazing oysters although since it is an oyster bar I was hoping for some more interesting sauces for the oyster. There wasn't any clams so I tried my first quahog. The seafood tacos were amazing! I had a bite of my husbands fried oyster po'boy and it was good but didn't beat the flavours of the tacos. We had such a lovely meal on the patio. We sipped cold beer wtih some tasty seafood enjoying some very lovely scenery. I would go back. read more

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Excellent, extremely fresh oysters and too-notch friendly service. The deck is an wonderful place to enjoy the local fare. Definitely recommend! read more

An old established restaurant with several generations of ownership. The service was very good and accommodating and the seafood was delicious and fresh. Obviously they are known for their local oyster and with good reason. Well worth a visit. The location being on the tidal river is a lovely location also. read more

Malpeque oysters were superb!! Best strawberry/rhubarb pie ever. Our waitress Kazzrie,was amazing. Restaurant was well staffed and restaurant was spotlessly clean. Well run establishment. Will be back. read more

Ya like oysters? These were hanging around Malpeque Bay the day before you ate 'em! Bright, new place, with a little nature center attached. Small menu featuring oysters, lobster and some landlubber options. AND, a nice selection of PEI brews! Best part was we walked in close to close (7 pm weekdays), and they took great care of us. A must try. read more

The restaurant and bar area renovations present well. The attached gift shop is well stocked with a plethora of souvenir treasures. The staff is friendly and courteous. The downside...$40 for a dozen oysters? Come on, we won't be back! read more

My mum introduced me to Carr's a few years after her PEI cousin brought her there several years ago. Now it's become a tradition. The oysters are PHENOMENAL Great lobster rolls & fishcakes! Wish we had room for dessert -- one of these visits if we could stop eating so many oysters! Their deck overlooking the Stanley River is sublime, especially when the lobster boats return from a hard day's work. Carr's Gift Shop is also worth a visit. Never enough time to spend there! It's simply a beautiful spot with fantastic fresh seafood fare which is one of the many reasons we love PEI! read more

I love Carr's! It's been a staple for myself and my family to visit whenever we are on the island. This season has been a little rough all over with the staff shortages, so the food arrived a bit longer than usual. However, it was the same great quality food with lovely views. We just miss the live music! Hopefully they'll be back next year. Overall, always a great experience with super nice staff! :) read more

Carr's Oyster Bar - Raw oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island

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Just had the best experience here. Went for dinner (food was great) and Stacy, our waitress, made it a very pleasant event. It was the end of the day and I'm sure she was probably tired, but she was so much fun and took such good care of us we can't wait to go back! You're the best, Stacy! read more

Stopped in why in Cavendish. Beautiful setting on the water. We had mussels which were great. And another member of our group had fish and chips which were in a yummy cracker crust. The oyster Rockefeller were an interesting twist. They were perfectly cooked. The cheese was a bit heavy but still good. I would have rated it higher if it hadn't been for the service. It took a while for someone to come and take the order. And when we were done the waiter told us to go inside to pay instead of bringing bill to us. Not sure if they were Unusually busy or what. All in all the food was GREAT! read more

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Didn't know what to expect because of the mixed reviews but was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is newly renovated and looks great. The view was stunning even on a rainy day. We had great service from the moment we entered the restaurant. We of course had to try the oysters and they did not disappoint. They were so fresh and delicious! We tried a bunch of things including the coconut shrimp, shrimp and lobster tacos, fish and scallops and chicken fingers for the little one. All tasty and the perfect portion size. The desserts were so yummy. Overall, a great experience!! read more

Came here for lunch last week after walking through Green Gables, which is just down the road. The timing was right, the view was nice, and we felt like we could really go for some mussels... and we weren't disappointed. The interior is about what you would expect, with a bar towards the back. The view is pretty decent, and you can view the harbor across the way. There wasn't really anything going on over there, but just being near the water is a plus. We ordered our mussels, a beer for mum (Irish Red) and a cider for myself. The cider was pretty decent, and I enjoyed it while waiting for the mussels to be prepared. I have learned my lesson with mussels in a wine sauce, and now ask for them to go light on the garlic, as I am not a big fan of tons of garlic slices strewn throughout my mussels. They should be a flavoring agent with mussels, not a main ingredient! Carr's did these right, and they were excellent... possibly some of the best mussels I have ever had. We didn't stray into any of the other dishes, as this was a pound and a half of mussels for two people, and we were just looking for some lunch food to tide us over until supper. I would go back again for the mussels, though having read some of the other reviews here I would take a good hard look at other people's dishes before I would choose anything else. Besides, I have found that I am not really a huge fan of traditional lobster, and truly prefer spiny lobster above the others (hey, I grew up in Florida... it's what we have and what I like) Found that there is a gift store behind the bar, and beyond that there is a small museum filled with various stuffed birds and other animals on display. Worth taking a wander through if you are there. read more

Very overrated and extremely poor service. It was very busy which is a good thing for a restaurant and our group was patient, however our food took 3.5 hours to arrive after many times asking the waitress what is taking so long. All customers who arrive around our time slot already finished their meals and left. Our waitress was quite dismissive about the delays and we suspect she forgot to place our order multiple times. When our food did arrive it was sub par at best. The meal was definitely not worth $400. We tried many other places for much less and much better food. read more

Great quiet place to enjoy dinner at sunset. Food slightly on the pricier side, but it tasted great. Sweet potato fries with chipotle mayonnaise are excellent. Great view from outside deck, our family enjoyed this restaurant very much. If we're visiting Prince Edward island again, we'll try to stop by. read more

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. We lucked onto it because we arrived on PEI before the season started. Even though the websites of the every restaurant we looked at said they were open, after the two hour drive from where we were staying, they were all closed. We started calling the listed numbers of several restaurants and no one answered until Stacy at Carr's picked up the phone and took pity on us. Turns out she had just done the same thing for a young couple from Toronto. She said, all we can serve you are oysters and mussels which was perfect because that's what we had come for. They were absolutely delicious and Stacy and the rest of the staff getting the restaurant open for the season in a few days were as gracious as could be. I'm sorry to read some of the other reviews. I've never understood when reviewing an independent business of any sort, why someone would only give 3 stars when all their comments about the food were positive. And as much as I like fried oysters, etc. when you're in the source of their catch, why would you ever cover all the freshness with oil. Thank you to Carr's for saving this woman from Virginia's once in a lifetime opportunity to savor PEI oysters and mussels on PEI. read more

The waitstaff is very pleasant and fun. Even when wait times are long they'll try to get a basket of fries for your kids, and help you choose food that's faster to cook. Beautiful view as well. Great oysters. read more

I've been here twice out of convenience on two separate days. Food is average but the service is outrageously poor. The minute you enter, it's like you're completely invisible. Nobody says "hi, someone will be right with you". You wait to get acknowledged, you then get routed to another person for a takeout order, you wait, you order, then you wait for another person to ring up the bill. I love the whole PEI vibe but this level of service is way out of character. Minor nit but the fish tacos tasted different on both occasions (spicy vs not at all spicy, and the balsamic vinaigrette was "Kraft" like one time vs house made anotj) read more

Why, oh why, do I try a place after reading bad yelp reviews? Someone slap me. We decided to try just some oysters and drinks at the bar. My husband ordered a martini, which the bartender did not know how to make. He said it's the worst he has ever had. I had the smallest $8.50 glass of wine ever. I thought she was joking. A cup-I repeat, a cup of seafood chowder was $9.50. That is crazy. Everything in it is from here. The malpeque oysters were good. But pricey. They come from here too. What the heck? Total bill for those four items: $54. Don't go here, for the love of god! read more

I was JUST thinking the other day that I post so many 4 and 5 star reviews that readers might not take them seriously! This is what I get for having that thought pop into my mind. This place was recommended when I asked for a place to eat fresh oysters right where they are harvested. The exterior is really cute, situated right by the water, as expected. The inside is nice, too- I bet it's great on a warm, sunny day! Lots of outdoor space and window side indoor seats. But the food is another story. We ordered 6 small oysters, and they arrived in a yellowish/greenish oyster bath. I thought this was unusual, but maybe just something about the type of oyster. But they tasted so grossly off / fishy / sick sea watery that I had to add cocktail sauce to the others to get them down. I shouldn't have eaten them at all- my stomach is now in knots! We also ordered shrimp cocktail, and the shrimp came out warm, instead of the proper chilled temp for shrimp cocktail. Very disappointed. Would not recommend. Go to Sims for incredible oysters instead! read more

Carr's Oyster Bar - Exterior - Seafood Near Me - Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island

Outstanding Food And Excellent Service! I had a half dozen of the best oysters I've ever had, followed by the crab naan (almost like a not-flat flatbread). She had the lobster. She gets lobster often at home in New Jersey, but this was a couple of steps up from that. Most surprising was the potato salad, to which She gave her highest accolade: "It's as good as my own." We finished up with a very nice rum raisin cake. Throughout, the service was attentive and friendly, and the cove view from the deck is lovely. We had a great time and would certainly return. read more

Great food, service and loved sitting out over the water What a great find for our visit to PEI (in August) Although the fried cams were not super, the chowder was great and the selection, freshness and quality of the oysters was awesome. We just kept getting plate after plate after plate...I'm not a huge oyster fan and even I enjoyed. My wife was in heaven. A must try are the quahogs. Super and I think my wife might leave me for a quahog fisherman if I ever slip up Really really nice, friendly maritime service and a lovely waterside patio for a summer evening. Truly a highlight of our visit to PEI read more

MALPEQUE OYSTERS AND MUSSELS FROM BAY TO TABLE! What's not to love about the freshest of fresh mussels, dipped in butter from time to time, or the famous Malpeque oysters harvested yards from your table, or a waitress who calls you "dear"? Nothing fancy, everything local and authentic. Bring your camera as it's rather picturesque! read more

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The service wasn't as bad as I read on the reviews, although they never return to refill your drinks or ask if you need anything else. The lobsters were small for the price. I rated 3 stars for the beautiful view and lovely day. read more

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This was place was nothing special! I've had much better when it comes to fish and chips. The crust was bland and not well seasoned. We were also surprised that the fries weren't fresh cut from PEI potatoes. The province is known for seafood and potatoes and this restaurant does not serve either well. The waitress was great though! I give this place 2 thumbs down! read more

Went to Carrs looking for oysters, well we were not impressed, the food was bland. Our server was busy talking to other people rather than checking up on us. We had gotten a bucket of steamed oysters and steamed muscles. The one positive thing was the view of the lake was great. Not impressed with the food at all. Do yourself a favor and don't come. Also they charge full price for each cup of soda you drink and the cups are tiny read more

This meal was the worse we have had in months. Usually we would be safe with fried seafood but everything came out burned to a crisp. The plates were extremely small. The only saving grace was the clam appetizers. Extremely unhappy with the choice to eat here. Don't do it!!! read more

Carr's was recommended to us by the place that we were staying. We were lucky to get a place on the patio. I think that's where our luck ended. After waiting for about 10mins we had the hostess come and ask us if our waitress had been to see us yet. Another 10 mins and she came by to take our drink order. When she returned with the drinks we placed our order. Some Oysters, 2 apps and 3 mains. We were sharing these between my wife, daughter and myself. The oysters came out quickly and were good. They tasted nice and fresh. We waited, and waited, and waited. Drinks empty, stomachs rumbling. The waitress returned about 30mins later and removed the oyster tray... At the 1:15 mark my wife went and asked if there was an ETA on the appetizers. She was told that there was a big order in front of ours so they should be up after them. At that point I went to the bar to order another drink. Our waitress said she would bring them right out - and got mine wrong. She did offer to comp the drinks because of the wait. The apps finally arrived. Coconut shrimp was good. The asparagus crab naan was warm naan with an almost warm crab concoction on top with a few pieces of asparagus (canned) tossed on for good measure. It was like they took a can of crab and spread it over the top. Very flavourless and a texture that resembled what I think a crab porridge might taste like. We were so hungry at this point that we ate most of it. Our mains arrived shortly there after. The Lobster roll was good. The fish tacos were passable unfortunately, Oversized shells, undersized fish, one was too spicy and I think got all of the spice because the 2nd one didn't get any. Fish and chips were fishy, wet battered and the fries were so over cooked they were hollow. I considered breaking a few in half and seeing if I could create a pan flute. You know give Zamphir a run. We were well past the 2hr mark at this point and I didn't have the time or energy to send any food back (for fear we might wait another 1hr to get any). There are always situations where the kitchen is backed up and it's not always the servers fault. When you wait 20mins for a server to take your drink order, need to go to get your own refill and then need to ask when food might arrive, it was not only the kitchen but the overall service that failed tonight. read more

We went to Prince Edward Island looking for an oyster restaurant. Carr's Oyster Bar is located right next to a river with a wonderful view. Right at the entrance, there's a young man cracking up oysters for customers. They were fresh and delicious. The menu is limited to oysters, mussels and some deep fried seafood, so don't expect eating anything else. The mussels are a must. The two negative sides are that the serving was slow and it might be pricey for some. For regulars: enjoy the view, eat a few oysters with a local beer so you won't break your budget. read more

Can not say enough about this home town restaurant. Service was excellent even at the busiest of times and the food was always phenomenal. If visiting PEI and you want to feel at home and relaxed, this is the place to go! read more

Came here with friends on the first night of a week long vacation. We all had something different. The verdicts? Three good and two just ok. My Steamed Combo was one of the "good" votes - great hot, garlicky flavourful broth and a nice mix of mussels, clams, and quahogs. However the portion size was a bit small and the side of fries tasted and had the texture of made-from-frozen. Surely on PEI they can do a better potato! The other Good's were the Fish tacos ($18) and the Caesar salad with chicken ($19). Along with the two "OK's" - the Bubbly Bake, a seafood pie with cheese crust ($22) and a Pan Fried Haddock ($18), the general consensus was that this place was overpriced for what we got. Admittedly we did not try the oysters which some have raved about, nor the lobster. (Carr's only had 1 pounders which I think means you're not getting much meat relative to the shell and other bits, so again we didn't try them. ) The service was attentive, the vibe relaxed and nice view but you would likely find better value elsewhere, if not better food too. read more

My husband and I had really slow service here and the food was very mediocre to poor. My husband ordered the crab cakes which were more like crab mush with no flavour or shape, and I had the chowder which was good but small cup for $10 which seemed expensive for the portion size. We were seated by a hostess and then ignored for about 20 minutes until I had to get up and ask the hostess for our server. Food was so mediocre and service was bad - wouldn't recommend going to this overpriced place - definitely better out there. read more