Water Prince Corner Shop | PEI’s Lobster Institution Since 1985
🦞 Water Prince Corner Shop | PEI’s Lobster Institution Since 1985 📍 The Vibe A converted fishing shack on Charlottetown’s wharf where: • Lobster tanks bubble by the entrance • Mismatched chairs have hosted generations • Wall of Fame: Signed photos from Anthony Bourdain to Prince William Pro Tip: Snag the "Lighthouse Table" (single booth with harbor views) 🍽️ How to Eat Like a Local 1. The Classic Lobster Dinner ($42) • Includes: 1.5lb PEI lobster + steamer bucket (mussels/clams) + coleslaw • Key Move: Dunk everything in drawn butter + lemon • Local Secret: Ask for "Grandma’s rolls" (hidden sourdough stash) 2. Seared Scallops ($28) • Texture: Crust like brown sugar + center like marshmallow • Sourcing: Diver-caught daily from Malpeque Bay • Perfect Pair: Off-menu chardonnay butter sauce (just ask) 3. Chowder Flight ($18) • 3 Mini Bowls: 1. Creamy lobster 2. Smoked haddock 3. Bacon-corn • Bonus: Comes with cheddar biscuit the size of your fist 📊 Why It Beats Tourist Traps Feature Water Prince Downtown Spots Lobster Price 9.95/lb 14+/lb Scallop Freshness Hours out of water Days frozen Clam Digging Watch boats unload Imported from NB Winner: Authenticity + value 💡 Pro Tips 1. Timing: Arrive 3-4pm to avoid cruise ship crowds 2. Leftovers: Take shells home – makes best bisque base 3. Parking: Free at Peake’s Wharf (5min walk) Next-Level Move: Order "Twin Lobsters" (2 x 1lb = more claw meat!) PEIEats #LobsterLover #MaritimeFood #AnthonyBourdainApproved