Eating your way throughout The County is serious business. With so many delicious spots to check out, it can seem impossible to try them all! We’ve put together a list of the top spots to help you taste the best of Prince Edward County.
Keep in mind that we have even more fantastic food-dens for you foodie fanatics! Ask a local about their favourite places next time you visit.
1. East and Main Bistro
Save some room for this luxurious comfort food in this rustic bistro. Every single menu item has a unique yet perfect twist that makes everything you order somewhat extra. Open for both lunch and dinner, try out their roasted Prinzen Farm’s chicken breast wrapped in applewood smoked bacon.
2. Portabella
Fresh, locally sourced, organically grown food to fill up your belly! Portabella matches its top-notch meals with top-notch service, providing warm, freshly baked bread to all of their wonderful guests. Try their portabella pasta or the pickerel with tarragon cream sauce, we hear it’s to die for!
3. Drake Devonshire
Another special treat located in one of Prince Edward County’s gorgeous inns. On trend and innovative, The Drake Devonshire will be an unforgettable experience that you will want to repeat. Try the blueberry scones, they practically melt in your mouth, and then follow it up with a picture perfect order of crispy chicken and fluffy waffles for a taste bud explosion!
4. The Lighthouse Restaurant
This hidden gem is located in Picton Harbour Inn for breakfast and lunch. If you are a breakfast person, this needs to be a stop on your list on your next trip to Prince Edward County. With an award winning breakfast and hundreds of positive reviews, their customizable omelettes and fluffy pancakes will follow you in your dreams for years to come.
5. Blumen Garden Bistro
This is the top-rated restaurant in The County – and for good reason! Fresh and local are always on the menu.
6. Bloomfield Public House
Considered to be the ‘Hub’ of Bloomfield, you can expect to gain a new food addiction after taking a table at Bloomfield Public House. Take your time and enjoy the modern-meets-history atmosphere while you pick from a wide range of cocktails to freshen up your palate for a very trendy charcuterie plate or seasonal soups and salads sourced locally.
7. Flame & Smith
Much of what makes this spot so special is in the name itself – ‘flame’ for infusing the undeniable flavours of fire-cooked foods and ‘smith’ for the artisans themselves who’s passion lies in preparing and serving delightful dishes each with their own personality. Enjoy a mix of casual and fine dining, with perfectly seasoned seafood including escargot, salmon and crab paired beside the classic burger as you dine amongst their romantically intoxicating setting.
8.Stellas Eatery
Many of us reminisce fondly when we think of our grandmothers cooking, and in the case of Stellas Eatery, this notion expands to celebrate the legacy that is the delicious talents of Chef Leah’s matriarch. With a menu that constantly changes to what is locally available, you can stop in for a surprise lunch that will have you guessing, yet drooling for more.
9. Hartleys Tavern
Thoughtful dishes, friendly hosts and a comfortable atmosphere is what you will find at Hartleys Tavern. This family owned and operated bar serves plates that do not disappoint any palate. Enjoy many plates of grilled octopus, seared scallops and perogies while you are regaled with stories of the county shared by none other than the owners themselves.
10. Midtown Brewing
If you are looking to have a good time, then you want to bring your pals over to Midtown Brewing for a night of great beer, great food and great fun. More than just your typical brewery, you can play darts and make some new friends while you sip on tasty craft brews and sweet cocktails and follow it up with incredible pub fare including their dirty fries and falafel flatbread.
11. GOOD Place
An excellent healthy option for vegetarians, vegans or mindful foodies when passing through Wellington. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or ‘lupper’ and sip on some of the best decaf
12. Sand and Pearl
This fairly new raw bar and fish fry is the perfect stop when you’re coming back from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Feast on hot-buttered lobster rolls, shucked oysters, and fish & chips. Please check their website to make sure they’re open for the season.
13. Parsons Brewing Company
Imagine this, you stop in on a hot Saturday in mid-July, sit down and order yourself an ice cold draft and follow it up with some authentic Mexican cuisine, and you are in summertime heaven. How can you make this feeling last forever? Take it home with you! Parsons Brewing Company wants you to keep the vibe going, so you can pack up some extra brews to take back to your humble abode.
Explore more places to eat and drink in Prince Edward County here.
