Fantastic food! We were told by a local that this place has the best seafood on the island, so we…read morehad to try it. It definitely didn't disappoint. We enjoyed the lobster roll and fish & chips. So delicious! The beers we got were great too - a blueberry beer and the 1776 IPA. Both were delicious. Service was fine - you order at the counter and pickup at another counter - nothing fancy. They offer outdoor seating only which was wonderful as the day was gorgeous. Oh and the fries. These were amazing. And you get a ton of 'em. So good. Give this place a try - you'll want to go back.

Stopped into Richard's over the holiday weekend as the tourist rush was tapering off. Ordered the…read morefish and chips. The fries were solid, but the fish itself was just okay, and the tartar sauce didn't hit the mark for me. Service was fine, though the front‑of‑house experience was odd. The greeter looked completely disengaged--wrapped in a blanket and appearing ready for a nap. By the time we left, she actually was napping. There's a lot of hype around this place, so I came in expecting something memorable. Unfortunately, the visit didn't live up to the reputation. Been there done that.

Wonderfully friendly service, a charming atmosphere, and the most creatively delicious food!…read more The Blue Muscle is a must when visiting PEI

The food was amazing. Looking forward to trying the spot again before we leave the island.read more

It was a bright afternoon, with the sun shining through the clouds after a day of rain. We…read moremeandered down a pleasant pedestrian only street in the bustling metropolis of Charlottetown and came upon the Cork & Cast. We were cheerfully greeted at the door and promptly taken to a table for our meal. The kids menu did not disappoint, with high quality pasta presented elegantly in a curved bowl. Salads and sandwiches, including one lobster roll, also met expectations. The chowder was rated 10/10, on account of light broth combined with hearty pieces of seafood. The one area for improvement was the unfortunate failure to distinguish between brands of cola when ordering. Despite asking for Coke, we were brought Pepsi without the requisite warning. Would return!

We were sat outside immediately and Lauren our server came and took our drink order promptly. We…read morehad a blueberry na beer and didn't care for it, she offered to change it out, did so (took the old one) and charged for both beers. The Arnold Palmer was basically a raspberry lemonade with barely a hint of tea. We had appetizers - she was able to sub scallops for the shrimp(due to our allergies). We had the seafood medley and 2 mini tourtierres. The seafood was good, the smoked salmon was dyed a purple color. The scallops were good, cooked a tad bit too long, but still tasty. The beef tarts were dry and the pastry tough. While our server was enjoyable and pleasant, the appetizers were not the best, and for the price, we won't be back. Head down to the Italian restaurant (Vicinato) - you won't be disappointed!

This little restaurant has some outdoor seating and a small amount of indoor seating. When we…read morearrived at dinner time, the wait was an hour without a reservation, but there is a hack. You can order carryout and then go upstairs to the rooftop seating. Your food will be ready at the window upstairs and you can sit at the outdoor tables. We ordered the children's fish and chips which included a large filet and a lot of chips. It was a bargain! We also had fish cakes, mussels, and a lobster roll. It was all very good but we keep talking about going back for the lobster roll.

Came back to try the lobster roll. Lobster in a toasted bun. A 'strip' of mayo and a sprig of…read morelettuce. The meat was good, as it should be for fresh lobster. Plain and simple. The egg salad, I mean potato salad on the side was tasty, yet had to look for any potato bits in it. The oysters? Again, they were fresh and good. Served With a dollop of cocktail sauce and lemon wedge. We had to get horseradish and mix it ourselves. We won't be back. For the price and the lack of preparation of the food, I'll go elsewhere.

It wasn't in our plan but did a spontaneous drive there. Good scenery and nice little town to walk…read morearound. The lobster roll was good fresh and good portion with side potato salad and melted butter. Fries were very flavourful, seasoned and good potatoes. Chowder was the best. Creamy, not too salty but enough warmness to it. Service was nice too.

So cute and the service was awesome. Great deal on lobster dinners. Loved the views of the sandbars…read morewhile we ate too.

First trip to Charlottetown, this was the first meal and it set the bar very high!…read more Had the crab legs, peach & tomato salad, and fish cakes. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert was the best we've ever had!

Seated immediately we were met with a smile and a warm quiet inviting quaint eatery. We ordered…read moreoysters and salads to start, followed by tenderloin, seafood pasta with a pesto sauce and I had the evenings special - halibut with scallops on colcannon potatoes and veg. We had to get the chocolate peanut butter mouse and blueberry bread pudding. Best meal on the island, definitely!

A self service kinda place. Pick where you'd like to sit, inside or out, place your order. The…read moreserver brought out our drinks and then when our chowder was ready, brought it out too. Might be different if it were super busy. Everyone there was uber nice and friendly and had a smile for us. We sat outside - it was a blustery day, and were offered to have more of the clear sheeting pulled down if it was too much. We were protected enough from the wind, so we were good. And let me tell you, best best best clam chowder I have had in years. Diced clams (loaded) potatoes (diced smaller than the clams) celery and spiced perfectly. The liquid was full of flavour, not thick and creamy like you find most places, more soup like and delicious. The garlic toast was good as well. The lemonade was not sickeningly sweet. Perfect 16 oz bowl of chowder and drink to boot.

We stumbled upon this place after visiting the lighthouse and overall appreciated the fast-casual…read moresetting, although the ordering process was a little confusing. We walked in, were seated outside, and then were told we needed to get back up and go inside to order. I think the concept could flow better by simply offering menus, allowing guests to seat themselves, and then having them order and pay when they're ready. That said, the woman who greeted and seated us was extremely friendly, knew the menu well, and was very helpful. We kept things simple and ordered the steamed mussels and the warm lobster roll. The mussels were definitely the highlight. For a straightforward preparation of wine, garlic, lemon and onion, I thought they were executed pretty well. The broth was flavorful and we really enjoyed them. There were two unopened mussels in the batch, though, which really should have been caught and removed before the dish reached the table. A few relatively easy changes could make the mussels even better. The vessel looks cool and gives the impression they were steamed right in it, but it's much too deep for the quantity of mussels. You end up reaching way down into the container to get the mussels and especially to get into that broth with the toast. A shallower vessel with a tapered side and lid would make the dish much easier and more enjoyable to eat. I'd also reduce the broth just a little further and finish it with a touch more butter. It was flavorful, but slightly loose, and a little more reduction would give that broth more body. And please give people more bread! We received one small piece of toasted bread for a batch of mussels being shared by two people. The broth left at the bottom--with all that garlic, wine and flavor--is arguably one of the best parts of eating mussels. Another piece or two of bread probably costs pennies and would dramatically improve the experience. Overall, though, the mussels were a good dish. The warm lobster roll was much more disappointing. The roll itself was beautifully toasted on the outside, and the lobster tasted fresh and good. The problem was simply the amount of lobster compared with the size of the roll. It didn't come close to filling it. There was also a substantial amount of lettuce underneath the lobster, which just felt like unnecessary filler. At one point it seemed like nearly half the sandwich was lettuce. With a lobster roll, I'd much rather pay more and receive a properly filled roll than pay less and essentially eat a lot of toasted bread and lettuce with some lobster on top. I honestly wish more seafood restaurants would offer lobster rolls by portion size--2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, etc.--and price them accordingly. Then customers understand exactly what they're paying for and can choose the experience they want. The lobster itself tasted good, so this wasn't a quality issue as much as portion size and perceived value. A little noticeable butter on the lobster or some drawn butter on the side would also have been a nice addition. So overall, some very good things here. Friendly staff, a setting we enjoyed, nicely toasted bread, fresh lobster, and a genuinely good batch of mussels. But the lobster roll needs a much better lobster-to-bread ratio, and a few small execution changes with the mussels could make an already good dish noticeably better.

No "ambiance" - it's next to a gas station - but this is the real deal for basic fresh seafood. I…read morehad the "Strait Up" lobster roll with melted butter which was superb. This is a good stop in Morell. I was there @1pm on a July Friday and there was a steady stream of customers - the wait was short however. Would go back.

We arrived five minutes after closing 7pm). The staff were kind enough to provide chowder and…read morelobster rolls for takeout. Both were amazing! Can't wait to come back

Another PEI spot where freshness takes centre stage, but with its own distinct personality. While…read moremost oysters along the island's northern coast trace their origins to Malpeque Bay, only those harvested here can officially be called Malpeque oysters. And at Malpeque Oyster Barn, you're eating them just steps from where they're pulled from the water--sometimes within hours. The setting is part of the charm: an old fishing shack that's been turned into a small, inviting dining room with views of the harbour. It's casual and unfussy, the kind of place where the smell of saltwater mixes with the sound of gulls outside. We kept things classic--Malpeque oysters, mussels, and a lobster roll. The oysters were some of the best we had on the island, briny and clean with that signature Malpeque sweetness. The mussels were plump and tender, and the lobster roll came with a side of creamy potato salad (yes, I know, I keep talking about the potatoes--but it's PEI, and they really are that good). It's not just about the quality here--it's about proximity. Eating oysters this close to where they're harvested gives a sense of place you can't replicate off-island. Friendly service, incredible seafood, and an authentic maritime atmosphere make Malpeque Oyster Barn a stop worth planning your trip around.

This was a place I truly wanted to visit. It's off the beaten path but the drive is just beautiful…read more This is small but so cool! I felt at home right away. Very welcoming and well kept. The menu is simple but has items for everyone. No burgers but a chicken burger grilled. No fries but they have lots of sides. Oysters are their specialty and they do it right. Raw and fried (yes please). They have seafood chowder and daily deserts. A definite stop for oyster lovers.