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    The Malpeque Oyster Barn

    4.5 (47 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Cin C.

    Make a reservation before even coming. We made the mistake of not doing that and we had to wait an hour, but there is a nice beach nearby to spend the time. We had the oysters, mussels, fish cake and scallops. The best part of the meal was the mussels in house seasoning. They were just sooooo good and well flavored. The runner up with the fish cakes, which were packed full of fish and barely held together with the potato mix. It was pan fried so that it had a crust of flavor on the outside while being tender and soft inside. It was one pricey meal, but worth the experience of having everything sourced so locally!

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    Tania L.

    Heard all about the raving reviews and decided to come here... But unfortunately left quite disappointed. We ordered a couple items to share, but nothing really stood out to me. Half a Dozen Oysters: Honestly, I've had better oysters in Toronto. The one I had was pathetically limp, and not at all flavourful. There also wasn't any briny taste whatsoever. My family had better feedback for theirs, so perhaps it was a one off incidence. Steamed Mussels: Honestly can't go wrong with ordering this dish, as the entire island does a pretty good job of cooking mussels! The broth was flavourful and rich, and quite compatible with the mussels. Seared Scallops: We got a Caesar salad as the side, and it was delicious! The bacon bits were quite prominent in flavour, and the restaurant was very generous with the amount of parmesan cheese. The scallops themselves were quite good too, though I found the caramelized onions to overpower their tastes a bit. Fish Taco: The fish was breaded and fried quite nicely, and the condiments added a pop and depth of flavour. We chose the garden salad as an accompaniment, and I was instantly taken away by the beautiful colours! There were gorgeous shades of purple and pink, and the edible flowers made this salad almost too pretty to eat! It was a lighter salad, but still undeniably delicious. This place is awful small, so be prepared for a wait. They do have a takeout counter at the lower level, where prices are significantly cheaper for their seafood (like their oysters and clams). Be prepared also for some attitude; though our waitress was nice, we witnessed firsthand how feisty she could get when a customer sat himself down without her permission!

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    Celine H.

    Small resto near the oyster fishing location! Great service too! We tried all fresh and tasty food: a dozen of their raw small oysters, pan-fried oysters, mussels and fish taco! Their rhubarb crumble pie is yummy too!

    Rod M.

    Honestly I can't understand why there wouldn't be a line out the door around the clock at this place. Located in the town of Malpeque, needless to say the oysters are world class. They purchase their oysters and mussels fresh off the dock on alternate days so they are always at their freshest. We ordered one dozen choice small and one dozen choice large oysters. They were extremely flavourful and tender. I would tend to lean towards the small as the large can be a bit of a mouthful. We also ordered the pan fried haddock and a strawberry shortcake for dessert. The haddock was good but not the star of the show, the shortcake was out of the world. Definitely the best that I have ever had in my life! Typically I'm not a big fan of strawberry shortcake as I find the cake spongy and dry. This shortcake was amazing, moist, yet crisp on the outside, just mind blowing. Add the fresh island strawberry, which they pick-up daily from a local farm, and fresh whipped cream and this dish absolutely hits it out of the park. On our second visit we ordered the mussels with their house sauce. They were outstanding. The thing about Malpeque Oyster Barn is that they produce outstanding food, not by employing world renowned chefs who dream up elaborate recipe incorporating espuma or never heard of ingredients. Here, they keep it simple and stick to what they know. Fresh local ingredients that were growing in the wild the day before find them selves delivered to your plate. A formula that you just can't beat. If you are in PEI you must come and eat here. yes you can find Malpeque oysters throughout the island, but I think that it is worth coming to the source. And if you are not in PEI and you love oysters and/or strawberry shortcake you must get on a plane, boat or car and get over here ASAP, additionally PEI is a beautiful place to visit and I haven't even mentioned the lobster yet...

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    Vivian S.

    Amazing. Small, and local- you feel like you have uncovered a hidden gem when you're here. Options are delicious.. and not fussy. Staff is very knowledgeable and super friendly. Make reservations if you can as they fill up fast! The Malpeques were so sweet and tasty and the house mignonette was a perfect compliment. Next time we might bring our own bread to soak up the juice from the mussels it was so delicious!

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    Ana S.

    You need a reservation! The place is too small so you need to call ahead for a table. The oysters and mussels are to die for. I also like their fried oysters. Their mussels are a bit too pricey compared to other places I had in PEI. I highly recommend this place if you're in PEI!

    Beautiful oysters
    Sara M.

    We stopped in for lunch midweek during the busy summer season. The restaurant is upstairs, above the seafood market. There are only about ten tables and they are all for two or four people. It was quiet so we were able to be seated right away, but typically there is a line to eat here. We ordered two dozen oysters and two glasses of wine. The oysters are beautifully plated and absolutely delicious, and included house-made sauces and a rhubarb mignonette. A must if you are in Malpeque.

    The only sign that matters...yum!
    DJ K.

    A nice place to spend an afternoon or evening with friends and good food!! The recipes are honest and simple but the taste is out of this world. Everything is so fresh and the staff is so friendly and pleasant I'd eat here more often if I didn't live thousands of km away. Every time I'm in PEI though this is a must do. Make the trek to the Oyster Barn, you won't be disappointed you did!!

    Sooooo fresh. Make sure you try their hot sauce with them.
    Justin G.

    The freshest oysters I have had hands down! Probably the freshest you will have short of fishing them out yourself and shucking them. Try their mussels ...... family recipe and they are delish! This is tiny gem, and worth a stop if your on the road.

    PEI Blueberry beer with local oysters and clams.
    Ziphion C.

    What's a better place than trying the PEI famous Malpeque oysters at its home? This place is definitely worth a try if you are around the area. A little fishing harbor with very nice scenery. Tried the local quahog clams, oysters, mussels, lobster roll and chowder. All are amazingly fresh. Also enjoyed the local PEI blueberry beer together. Which is a nice touch. The only star being taken off for price. It isn't any cheaper than having the same thing in Toronto. Thought it would be better value having the food at their home.

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    Cute place, friendly staff. Food is alright. Their "secret" mussel recipe was really basic.

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