Budget
The Noodle House
Serves authentic Chinese cuisine; well-known for their Kung Pao Gar Ding, Hot & Sour soup, and friendly service.
Cedar's Eatery
Has a more upscale take on Lebanese food than you might be used to. Shish Taouk, Falafel and other traditional dishes are prepared much more thoughtfully and are far tastier than the normal hole-in-the-wall Mediterranean joints in most cities. This restaurant has the best Shwarma in both chicken and beef.
Malpeque Oyster Barn
Malpeque oysters are known around the world for their large size, soft flesh and sweet, mild flavour. Eat the freshest possible Malpeque oysters at the Malpeque Oyster Barn, Malpeque Harbor, +1 902 836-3999. Oysters are a bargain at $18/dozen. They also serve chowder, mussles, beer and sodas. Open until 8PM.
Formosa Tea Room
Provides inexpensive vegetarian meals, some with ham imitation. This is a vegetarian only restaurant. Serving a selection of fine Asian teas, dim sum treats like dumplings, and large bowls of noodles, vegetables and vegetarian "ham", you won't go hungry. The menu is small but very reasonably priced.
The Water Prince Corner Shop and Lobster Pound
Offers simple but well prepared seafood meals at exceptional prices. Start with an order of fresh Malpeque oysters, and then have a lobster roll, some lightly battered fish and chips, or even a 2 lb. steamed lobster.
Midrange
New Glasgow Lobster Suppers
One of the most widely advertised restaurants for the lobster dining experience. Located in the village of New Glasgow near the heart of Anne of Green Gables country. You can choose from 1, 1.5 and 2 lb lobsters. Prices, though high for the island, are very reasonable compared to elsewhere.
The Café on the Clyde
Has a selection of breakfast items served until 11AM, and lunch and dinner items served after that. The potato and bacon pie is excellent, as is the lobster croissant. The fish cakes are made the traditional way with salt cod and potatos; an authentic Maritime experience, but most customers don't order them twice. A wide selection of black and herbal teas are available either hot or iced. The dining room has a beautiful view over the idyllic Clyde River. It's a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch, a light dinner, or just a cup of tea and a piece of home-made cake.
Lobster suppers
Are a highly popular dining experience and ubiquitous on the island. these meals are built around a main course of locally-caught lobster and usually include appetizers, soups, salads and desserts. look for a large, red lobster claw on the front lawn of a church or social club, or a handpainted sign at a crossroad. new glasgow lobster suppers, route 258 off highway 13, . one of the most widely advertised restaurants for the lobster dining experience. located in the village of new glasgow near the heart of anne of green gables country. you can choose from 1, 1.5 and 2 lb lobsters. prices, though high for the island, are very reasonable compared to elsewhere. edit st. ann's parish, off route 224 in new hope, â +1 902 621-0635, . offers a huge amount of food â all home cooked â for a reasonable price. the traditional lobster dinner includes soup, a heaping bowl of local mussels, salad, cole slaw, au gratin potatoes, vegetables, lobster, and homemade dessert. they also serve other entrees, as well as wine and beer. children's menu available. be sure to arrive hungry. edit
St. Ann's Parish
Offers a huge amount of food â all home cooked â for a reasonable price. The traditional lobster dinner includes soup, a heaping bowl of local mussels, salad, cole slaw, au gratin potatoes, vegetables, lobster, and homemade dessert. They also serve other entrees, as well as wine and beer. Children's menu available. Be sure to arrive hungry.
Top end
Inn at Bay Fortune
Widely recognized as the best dining on PEI is the Inn at Bay Fortune, Bay Fortune, +1 902 687-3745 winter +1 860 563-6090, (http://www.innatbayfortun...). The menu was originally developed by chef Michael Smith, and his Food Network series The Inn Chef was filmed at the Inn. Smith has since left to focus on his television programme, but the quality of the food has not decreased. Chef Warren Barr offers a daily tasting menu. The restaurant has been awarded three stars the maximum by the Where to Eat in Canada dining guide.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Dining Room
The Lucy Maud Montgomery Dining Room at the Culinary Institute of Canada, a well respected school for chefs. 4 Sydney St, Charlottetown, +1 902 894-6868, (http://www.hollandcollege.com). The students prepare and serve meals under the tuttelage of their professors. The food is classically and competently prepared. The dining room has an excellent view over Charlottetown Harbour, though the institute's building itself is hopelessly municipal in appearance. Begins service at 6PM, reservations requested.
In recent years, Prince Edward Island has seen a tremendous improvement in the quality of its restaurants. The traditional tourist restaurants serving boiled lobsters with all-you-can-eat coleslaw still exist, and can be a lot of fun, but those looking for a more refined or exotic meal now have several options.
groceries
If you choose to cook your own meals at a rental cottage or a camp site there are a number of large grocery stores located around the island. Atlantic Superstore (http://www.superstore.ca/) locations in Charlottetown, Summerside, and Montague and Sobeys (http://www.sobeys.ca/) locations in Charlottetown, Summerside, Montague, Stratford, and West Royalty are the largest grocery stores in the province, and both carry a wide selection of staples as well as international imports. Sunday shopping is currently in effect for the summer season, and will be in place until further notice.