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    The Chip Shack

    4.2 (80 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Paul A.

    So the location of this spot is probably crazy during the summer, it is on a floating barge like platform just off the pier area. There is a sand volleyball court and about 4 bars- all closed for the season while we there, but the lobster kept with our experience of all of Canada- can't go wrong. The lobster rolls are delicious! Definitely would stop here again, but I dont know if i could brave the in season crowds.

    Mike O.

    We came over after having the lobster roll at Dave's Lobster to compare them because honestly we aren't from this area and at our home you just can't get this type of food. The shack was recognized on a number of YouTube videos we watched of PEI of where to get a great lobster roll. It was certainly a busy location with only outdoor seating under umbrellas. I ordered a lobster roll that came with fries for $23.00 CAD the day we had it....no market price cost like at Dave's. The women working the shack were friendly and chatty and we got the order pretty quick. The lobster had a bit more mayo on it than Dave's and it was more flavorful, but the bun was better at Dave's. All things being weighed, the seating was better at Dave's along with the bun, but the price and inclusion of the fries was better with Chip Shack. Given the choice I would save the money and have the lobster roll here.

    Jim A.

    After traveling millions of miles, over land and sea I arrived at my destination, DAVE'S Lobster Rolls only to find they reopen for the season, TOMORROW!!! So I turned left and there was The Chip Shack. This was the next best option seeing as we didn't want to do a sit down restaurant. Now this was my very first Lobster roll so I have nothing to compare, but it was meh. Nothing spectacular. Again maybe my expectations were too high. But the Fries, they were excellent and some of the best we've had. Fresh cut, crispy outside soft inside and just the right amount of salt. Order at the shack and sit on a picnic bench and wait for your order. Prices were reasonable. Staff pleasant.

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    Anthony Y.

    Ordered the lobster poutine, a bit disappointing. 1) lobster was super salty on its own 2) the gravy sauce they used was warm, so it couldnt even melt any of the curds. Only good mentions was spicy mayo was good, and the fries werent bad. Service was quick, maybe like a 5 - 8 minute wait. Would suggest trying other items and avoid the lobster poutine.

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    Justine S.

    When in PEI, one must get fries. PEI potatoes are legendary and you know what? They are correct. I had such a fun time trying out different places to get fries. The chip shack came highly recommended and I get why, they are just the right amount of crispy and salted just right. I got them with a side of lobster roll that was good but nothing fancy. The fries are where it's at.

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    Scott L.

    My third Lobster Roll of the day. This little Chip Shack is near Dave's Lobster and a lot of cruise ship personnel go here for the fries / chips. Walk along the shoreline path to the left as you exit the cruise ship terminal. Taste: Lightly dressed lobster on a toasted roll. The lobster is shredded in fine pieces with no notable large identifiable pieces. Like the toasted bun but wish there was more meat. Ambiance: Shack is floating on the water. Outdoor plastic picnic tables on the floating platform. Boardwalk like! No pesky seagulls. Price: CS is known for their chips or fried potatoes rather than their Lobster Rolls. But at $15CAD for a Lobster Roll and it's fabulous fries, you just gotta have it. Roll is okay. Small chips is $4CAD without roll and it comes out hot and crispy. Dipping sauces for the fries - Garlic, Spicy Garlic, and Cajun. We went with the medium Spicy Garlic. Overall: Best deal for a meal. Roll is ok. Fries are the best. Outdoor seating on a floating pier - thus you're on the water!

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    David L.

    On food, a three. The service and tone from the owner was a one and a half. So, a short review for an unworthy place. This location is the fifth lobster roll, and the worst one I've had - Lobster roll was just ok. Buns are sourced locally. - fries extra crispy were good. Nothing spectacular. - poutine was not good. Fries were fine but the gravy tasted like cheap powdered gravy. - ketchup is cheap No Name ketchup, which leads me to believe that all the ingredients are cheap. Service was not good. The original Lady taking order was nice but missed quoted the price on the lobster roll. The owner then came in it was fairly rude to my wife and quickly charged us an additional three dollars versus the initial cost. I was not impressed. Would NOT recommend going to this place just hop over to Dave's lobsters instead, it's much better.

    Truly disgusting burnt fries. Isn't PEI supposed to have such great potatoes? Hate this place lol.
    Mollie P.

    Lobster rolls and fries were mediocre and cost $21 an order. I feel kinda lied to by all these glowing reviews. Wish we had skipped this expensive mistake.

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    Winnie L.

    Lobster roll was pretty good. The lobster is more mashed up in smaller pieces than other places but the lobster was more tasty here - less mayonnaise taste abs more spices which added to the flavour.

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    7 years ago

    This is the worst run chip stand on the pier. Don't bother unless you have 45min to wait for fries.

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    5 years ago

    Unsanitary, unorganized, not with the 45 minute wait. Had to give it one star to post...would have preferred no stars.

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    9 years ago

    so so delicious!and so charming lady! We back and back to enjoy the wonderful food and the smile

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    9 years ago

    The Chip Shack was AWESOME! The food was hot and delicious. The owner was extremely friendly. I enjoyed the lobster poutine.

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    The lobster poutine was out of this world. The gravy was delicious. The owner was really sweet as well. This place is a must!

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    8 years ago

    Great hand cut fries right in the water from locally grown potatoes. Lots of other choices too. Lobster rolls and poutine!

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    8 years ago

    Best Apple Fries EVER!!! Made fresh to order. No breading so full flavor. Not too sweet. Dipping sauce makes it perfection.

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    Best fries in Charlottetown!!! A must when visiting Charlottetown. Very helpful servers. A must for potato lovers!!!!!

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    Great people and great food! I would recommend their lobster roll and their Fries were so good!

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    Amazing food and service! Great food at a great price, lobster roll, lobster poutine and apple chips, all so delicious!!

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    Claddagh Oyster House

    Claddagh Oyster House

    4.5
    (113 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$$

    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!

    On our first night in town, we went to Claddagh's. From the outside, the building looked nice but…read moreunassuming, so I was surprised to find the inside had an upscale, polished vibe. At first, I thought I should've worn a button-down shirt, but I quickly noticed a mix of attire--some people dressed up, others in shorts--so it felt welcoming and relaxed. We started with oysters, which were absolutely delicious--completely different from the ones I've had in Florida. For my main course, I ordered the special of the day: baked halibut in a jerk sauce, served with Irish mashed potatoes and shrimp. The halibut was cooked perfectly--flaky, buttery, and flavorful. The jerk sauce added just the right amount of kick. The shrimp were tasty too, though I do wish there had been more of them, or at least a bit larger in size. That was really my only complaint. For dessert, we tried the bread pudding and the sticky date pudding. Both came out hot, rich, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth good. By the end of the meal, we left happily stuffed and excited to explore more of the fish and shellfish PEI has to offer. Service was excellent--our waitress was efficient, friendly, and refreshingly no-nonsense. I'd highly recommend Claddagh's for anyone looking for a great dinner in a warm, lively atmosphere.

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    All drafts are local but the Stella
    All drafts are local but the Stella
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    Claddagh Oyster House

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    Water Prince Corner Shop

    Water Prince Corner Shop

    4.2
    (286 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$

    Water Prince Corner Shop is a family run little cafe/restaurant with a full seafood menu to satisfy…read moreany seafarer! As this is Prince Edward Island (PEI), I had to order the super fresh oysters! Exceptional flavor, color, juice and you could tell these were only a few hours from being caught! They only needed a kiss of lemon and minimal if any Tabasco. Very tender and unique as these were from the St Lawrence River side NOT the Atlantic. If you're looking for a non- touristy place where the locals eat, this is one of those places! For cruisers- it's only 2 more blocks down from the cruise port!

    Reservations are a must! Kaylee, our server, was kind and thorough when answering our questions…read more The seafood chowder did not have shrimp in it, so I was able to eat it. It was delicious. Chunks of crab mussels and clams - not just minced in. Very very good. The halibut was a bit dry on the ends, but ok in the middle. The carrots were good, as were the baked potatoes. The potato salad tasted like egg salad, but was tasty. The mussels were ok, though we have had better. The lobsters were as expected. Mine was a female and had the added bonus of roe in her. I didn't enjoy tearing it up, I'll get the roll next go. The coconut crème pie was good, no meringue, slathered in real cream whipped cream. If you are limited on time(cruising time limits) or can make reservations, they are kind courteous and hard working to get you served in a timely manner. It was a little bit warm inside, and the outside seating is on the sidewalk next to the road. It's a cute place with charm and a lot of happy people. I doubt I will return - it was good, but when having to pay top dollar for your meal, I would prefer less tourist driven faire.

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    Cozy place with great local seafood.
    Cozy place with great local seafood.
    Water Prince Corner Shop
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    Dave's Lobster

    Dave's Lobster

    4.2
    (76 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    While in Charlottetown, we managed to eat our way around town. Seems to be a theme for us when we…read moretravel, discover the people and destination through their food. Dave's Lobster was a highlight. Mr. Bee ordered the Half & Half Lobster Roll. One half of the sandwich was "The Local", which was 1/4 lb. of tender and sweet chilled lobster tossed in seasoned mayonnaise, with crisp celery and fresh chives. The other half of the lobster roll was filled with 1/4 lb. of warm lobster tossed with lemon garlic butter and fresh chives. Both were scrumptious. The flavor of the lobster was sweet. It was really nice to have a chilled half of sandwich and a warm half of sandwich. They both were different, but we couldn't decide on a favorite. I decided no lobster for lunch so I chose a grilled cheese. It was served on the same bread as the lobster roll, but the middle was filled with ooey gooey cheese and then smashed like a panini, it too was different and really good. But that doesn't mean I didn't sneak a bite or two of the lobster roll. The eatery is down on the water in a cute bungalow building. The interior is roomy and so bright and cheerful and spotlessly clean. They offer a few outdoor patio tables, and it was such a beautiful and warm day we ate outside and it was lovely. The service was excellent and the young woman working the counter was so helpful in explaining the different lobster rolls they offer to help us choose and her recommendation was spot on. This was truly the best lobster roll we had on the trip.

    While in PEI we had to get a lobster roll and we had not bookmarked Dave's, but saw it and thought…read moreit would be a good place to go. The choice of rolls here and most places are to have them cold or warm, and we found we like the cold ones better. The roll comes with a side and we both picked coleslaw. I got a local beer which was a blueberry ale that was pretty refreshing. The food was not as cheap as some places and the two letters MP (market price), typically mean I will be paying more, in this case the roll and side was over $30. There was a generous amount of lobster on the roll and it was fresh but I felt it needed either more mayonnaise or some acid to bring out the flavors. The roll was toasted though and buttery but still lacking a bit. Overall a good lunch for someone who doesn't get fresh lobster rolls often.

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    Interior of restaurant
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    Lobster roll and grilled cheese
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    Saucy Bird

    Saucy Bird

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    4.2 km

    We had the blueberry lemonade, and a chocolate shake - after my tween daughter was indecisive the…read moreperson at the good treats made a great suggestion for the strawberry lemonade - cool spot will go back for dinner. Only negative was some very not nice music playing (language) but that was quickly changed.

    One of the few recent highlights in the P.E.I. food scene, Saucy Bird hits all the right notes:…read moreStaff are friendly and attentive (when was the last time a food employee delivered an ice cold gourmet lemonade concoction to your car with a smile on her face and cute little notes written on your cup?); the food is fresh, cool when warranted, hot when warranted. It is tasty, carefully prepared, and the portions are fair. Consisting of Mediterranean flavours-- aromatic spices from Portugal - chilies from Africa and olive oil from Spain-- everything tastes delicious and healthy. Prices are in keeping with the curious inflation which infected the world during and after Covid-- and which has never been satisfactorily explained-- but my friend and I walked away wholly satisfied which-- let's be honest-- is not a very common experience on P.E.I.. The service on P.E.I. is most often surly and resentful (Hello to you, yes you, Willow Bakery staff in the Stanley Bridge outlet), and the food is often overpriced underimagined fried garbage. By the way, one little note on our cup indicated the Saucy Bird is an Indigenous establishment in which case we can only pray for more Indigenous-run restaurants and food stands of this quality in P.E.I.'s future. To add to the benefit of a visit, check out their partner in crime, Cool Clucking Treats a few steps away serving Milk Shakes and Saucy's own House Churned Gelato, Ice Cream Sandwiches and Home Made Cookies. This place is a gift to Charlottetown. Anyone considering opening a food truck/stand or a restaurant in P.E.I. needs to beg these folks to give them a lesson in how it is done right! Thank you Saucy!!

    The Chip Shack - seafood - Updated July 2026

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