Merchantman Fresh Seafood | PEI’s Best Waterfront Feast

🦞 Merchantman Fresh Seafood | PEI’s Best Waterfront Feast 📍 The Vibe A rustic-chic oyster bar on Charlottetown’s wharf where: • Daily catch scribbled on chalkboards • Salt-crusted windows frame harbor sunsets • Open kitchen shucks oysters to order Pro Tip: Grab the communal table – best spot for watching chefs grill 🍽️ What Makes It Special 1. The Lobster Roll ($28 CAD) • Meat: 1/2 lb knuckle/claw mix (no filler!) • Bread: Butter-griddled brioche with scallion dust • Secret: Comes with free chowder sample (ask for extra crackers) 2. Raw Oysters ($2.50 each) • PEI vs. Nova Scotia: Compare Malpeque (creamy) vs. Bras d’Or (briny) • Condiments: Hibiscus mignonette (unlisted but available) 3. Fish & Chips ($16) • Batter: Guinness-infused with panko crunch • Fish: Local haddock – flakes at a glance • Upgrade: Swap fries for duck fat poutine (+$4) 📊 Price Check Dish Price Worth It? Lobster Roll 28 ✅ (Bigger than Boston’s 40 versions) Oysters 15/dozen ✅ (Happy Hour: 12 3-5pm) Chowder $10 ❌ (Skip – tiny portion) Budget Tip: Split seafood tower ($65) between 3 people 🌅 Golden Hour Perks • 5-7pm: Half-price wine by the glass • Free: Take oyster shells as souvenirs (they’ll bag them) • Photo Op: Sunset over fishing boats 🚫 Why We Almost Cried Closed at 9pm – missed our midnight oyster craving! Alternate Late-Night: • Cedar’s Eatery (Lebanese) open till 11pm • Receiver Coffee for lobster grilled cheese 💡 Pro Tips 1. Timing: Come at 2pm – avoids lunch rush + catches oyster delivery 2. Parking: Free at Founder’s Hall (3min walk) 3. Leftovers: Lobster roll keeps well for next-day beach picnic Next Visit Goals: • Seafood Paella (Sundays only) • Scallop Crudo with brown butter PEIEats #LobsterLover #WaterfrontDining #MaritimeFood