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    The Pilot House

    4.0 (63 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood

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    THE PILOT HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Basia S.

    I wasn't expecting such a casual setting for a place that was labelled 'fine dining' in the tourism catalogue but I'm glad it was. Off the main drag, it's nice and quiet and the dog-friendly patio is huge with lots of spots in the sun or hidden back in the shade. You are in tourist-central Charlottetown, so expect to pay a little more at these places. However, having said that, I was happy to pay the price because of the quality of the food AND the service. Our service was prompt, friendly and efficient. Food came quickly, she came by regularly for refills and the portion size was good for what you pay. The fish and chips was fresh, the poke bowl was a huge portion and the beers were cold! For not being our first choice, we'd definitely come back.

    Winterdine Cajun crusted pork chop, marinated mushrooms, grilled broccoli, butter herb potatoes. Back: crispy Brie chicken + Caesar salad
    Rachel B.

    Your inner foodie deserves a meal here... Pilot house is a mature and warm scene with a wonderful menu that features many local ingredients and creative combinations of the best things. Everything is served with the most friendly and professional service and every meal will be well enjoyed! Hopped into pilot for their Winterdine 2022 menu week 1 plus some other wonderful eats as well. 2 of us split the Winterdine option (an app, entree, and dessert) plus another appetizer order of the BEST SWEET POTATO FRIES in town and another entree. Appetizers: Winterdine fried mozzarella, roasted tomato sauce, garlic aioli, crostini with balsamic. Cute little appetizer that was enough to share and a tasty pre meal snack. Sweet potato fries were the real star of the appetizer round though, a large order for $10 of the most perfectly crisped and salted taters with a delightful zesty and bright aioli sauce. A MUST TRY! Entrees: Winterdine Cajun crusted pork chop, marinated mushrooms, grilled broccoli, butter & herb potatoes. A lovely presentation and rich dish full of flavour, tantalizing fatty mouth feel and the kick of Cajun. This was very tasty, albeit very salty it was non the less delicious! Second entree was Panko crusted Brie chicken with Caesar salad which offered a lighter meal option. This was a perfectly cooked piece of breaded meat, not dry with surprisingly perfect merriment with the Brie. The salad was fresh and crisp romaine loaded with artisan croutons and big bacon bits + parm. Though again, heavy on the salt, a unique flavour profile in this dish that added some nice brightness to the meal. Dessert: Winterdine dessert was a rich chocolate mousse, with salted caramel drizzle, Skor crumble, and fluffy vanilla whipped cream for a very decadent way to close a tasty meal. This was very sweet yet well balanced in flavours and texture, where the salted caramel brought out the notes of chocolate and the skor bites added the perfect crunch to the whip on top. Perfect to share and satisfy that sweet tooth! Overall, a wonderful time with a great drink selection and cozy atmosphere. Although a heavy hand on the seasoning and salt, the integrity of the food and its service shines! Everything served with a smile and food plated artfully to tantalize your appetite before you even taste it. Definitely a fantastic local spot to check out on Charlottetown! Cheers! (PS can't wait for patio season!) (PPS do yourself a favour and order the sweet taters)

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    Masud R.

    Nice and cosy place . I didn't have any reservations but they immediately got me a table for two. Good parking location. The vice matches the classic building. Food was on point. Thumbs up.

    mussels, steak and parm frites and buddha bowl
    iradukunda h.

    Amazing, amazing food with reasonable prices, we had steak and perm frites with a side of coleslaw, omg it was great, it was my second time going there and never regretted once. service was amazing and cocktail was also one of my favorite part. ,

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    Mark W.

    My wife and I stopped by after walking this great town. The bartender was a very nice guy who offered samples of what we have never tried. He introduced us to a local soda pop that I wish we could get in the states. We enjoyed his company very much. So much so that we went back for dinner on the patio and also had a wonderful server. I am frustrated that I can't remember their names. All the food we had was excellent. Salmon/Greek Salad, Fish and Chips and Seafood Chowder. Great advice on where to go and what to do as well.

    Teena D.

    I had supper tonight at the Pilot House. Wendy, my server, brought me some warm bread and mustard butter to start. I ordered the House Fried Chicken (minus the slaw). It was good. It would have been nice if the chicken had been boneless, though. $24 seemed a lot for the meal.

    Lobster roll.
    Colleen D.

    I wanted to give this place 4 stars, but I can't. I never made it to the restaurant all the time I lived in Charlottetown, this visit was a lunch with cousins while visiting home, it's one of their favourite places in town. Since I was mainly interested in catching up on the news, I didn't make note of much of the surroundings or the menu. There are only two things that stand out in my memory of the lunch itself; The outstanding server we had and my disappointement in the lobster roll I ordered. I wish I'd caught our server's name, he was very personable and quick, he checked with us in a timely manner. In all fairness, when asked about the lobster roll, he did say it came in a hot dog bun, I just wasn't expecting in to be in the smallest store bought hot dog bun made. Neither was I expecting, just out of the fridge, lobster claw meat only, with no mayo or seasoning of any kind. There was one speck of something green, I suspect it may have been celery. The bun was, in fact, toasted but somehow had become soggy on the outside. Along with it came fries, they were fine, not the best I've had nor the worst. The only other things on the plate were a wedge of lemon and a dish of ketchup. I will add a picture. I didn't want to complain to our server because, well maybe, some people might like their lobster rolls that way. The lobster tasted fine after I used the lemon wedge and added a little salt & pepper and it was in a hot dog bun as promised. But for $15 I was expecting something better then this. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals. We tried a couple of their brewed ales which were nice. I would come back but I wouldn't order the lobster roll. If you have a hankering for one, go to McDonalds instead, a better value IMHO.

    Fantastic PEI brew! "Upstreet" - while waiting for a table.
    Daniel P.

    A very elegant bar & grill in which we had our first meal on the island after leaving YYG and on our way to The Crick. The Pilot House offers fresh, organic and generally locally-sourced ingredients. After waiting for a table at the bar (complete with large screens for the games) and having PEI brewed ales, we sat at a high four-top just a few feet away, still technically in the bar area. Mussels, chowder, fish & chips, and scallops were all very well prepared and we had a good time. Definitely worth the detour - and 100% attributable to YELP reviews.

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    We sat at the bar and had great service, food, and conversations with locals on PEI. Came back again the next night.

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    One of the best spots to eat in Charlottetown. Good bang for your buck on the quality and portion size. Service is also top notch!

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    Great fish and chips. Friendly service. I'm from the west coast so I had to also have oysters. PEI has the best oysters.

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    Vegan friendly now serving BEYOND BURGER at this pub. Best beyond butter ever, I just asked for no cheese or mayonnaise and it was delicious

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    The Cork & Cast - Best mussels I have ever tasted.

    The Cork & Cast

    4.6(47 reviews)
    0.2 km

    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!

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    The Cork & Cast - Our group with the owner/chef and her magazine article.

    Our group with the owner/chef and her magazine article.

    The Cork & Cast - Fish cakes with flatiron potatos

    Fish cakes with flatiron potatos

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    Slaymaker & Nichols - Seafood Bake

    Slaymaker & Nichols

    4.6(60 reviews)
    0.3 km

    A quaint house on the corner. Artwork on the walls that reflect the circus.... Reservations a must!…read moreGreeted with a smile and we sat in the bar area. There was a staff turn over while we were there, and it was seamless. The workers flowed effortlessly. The old fashioned (General Scott) was delicious. So smooth and comforting. The raspberry mule was also delicious. They have home made ginger ale - I had the watermelon and it was perfect. The appetizers were great. Tuna crudo and Major Tom's steak on toast were absolutely amazing. We decided to order meals, as the apps were so good. Blue salmon, with root veg, superb. Ribs and Mac and cheese, fall off the bone meat and coleslaw that was the best on the island! The piri piri chicken was delicious, except the skin was on the chicken and it had a thick layer of fat beneath the skin that was inedible. We had the ube cheesecake for dessert and it melted in our mouths and was light and lush. Definitely hit this spot up!

    This restaurant was nestled a little away from the rest of the Charlottetown eateries. It was very…read morenice on the inside with some cool blue bar seats. We sat outside in the front but protected from the sidewalk and elements - there were pillows and blankets in case it got chilly. We were able to walk right in. The food was great. Not a ton of vegetarian options - may have just been a salad. The drinks were fun and good - I got a strawberry mojito that was refreshing not sweet. Service was excellent.

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    Room

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    Dave's Lobster

    Dave's Lobster

    4.2(78 reviews)
    0.5 km
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    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.

    A good spot for a quick bite by the wharf. We were tempted to try the lobster rolls here as it…read moresmelled amazing the second we walked in. The lobster rolls here are great but not the top of my list. The ambiance was super laid back and felt like a takeout place. Service was good but nothing spectacular

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    Dave's Lobster - Interior of restaurant

    Interior of restaurant

    Dave's Lobster - Lobster Roll, the Half and Half option.

    Lobster Roll, the Half and Half option.

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    The Pilot House - seafood - Updated September 2026

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