Lobster On The Wharf | PEI’s Most Scenic Seafood Spot
🌊 Lobster On The Wharf | PEI’s Most Scenic Seafood Spot 📍 Location Perks Waterfront Views: Dockside patio overlooking Charlottetown Harbor Parking: Free lot behind restaurant (rare for downtown!) Vibe: Casual-chic with nautical ropes and driftwood decor Pro Tip: Request table #12 – best sunset views! 🦞 Why It’s Worth The Hype ✅ Fresh Off The Boat: Lobster tanks visible at entrance ✅ Tourist-Proof: Surprisingly fair prices for prime location ✅ Takeout Friendly: Packed our lobster rolls for road trips 🍽️ Menu Standouts 1. The Wharf Roll ($28 CAD) • Style: New England (chilled, mayo-based) • Bread: Buttery brioche (no soggy bottoms!) • Upgrade: Add bacon jam (+$3) for sweet-smoky kick 2. Seafood Platter ($42) • Includes: • 1/2 lobster • Digby scallops • PEI mussels • Haddock filet • Secret: Ask for lemon-dill aioli instead of tartar sauce 3. Chowder Flight ($16) • 3 Mini Bowls: 1. Classic creamy 2. Smoked fish 3. Bacon-corn • Best With: Shared biscuit basket ($6) 📊 Price Check Item Price Worth It? Lobster Roll $28 ✅ (Bigger than downtown spots) Fish Tacos $18 ❌ (Skip – small portion) Poutine $14 ✅ (Uses lobster gravy!) Value Verdict: 4/5 – Views included in pricing ⏰ Timing Tips • Avoid: 12-1pm (tourist buses arrive) • Best: 3pm "Lobster Happy Hour" – 1.5lb lobster 35 (normally 42) Takeout Hack: Order cold lobster dinners for next-day beach picnics 📸 Instagram Moments 1. Patio Selfies: Harbor + red sails backdrop 2. Tank Shots: Live lobsters pre-cooking 3. Sunset: Golden hour over mussel farms PEITravel #LobsterLover #SeafoodSpot #MaritimeViews