Quai Aboiteau Wharf Restaurant and Bar — Restaurant in Cap-Pele

Three of us went to our favorite place for fried clams. One of us was our guest from Quebec; who was ready for a feed of clams. Well 3 orders were given to the young gal taking orders. She was quite rude; maybe just having a bad day. When we got our order; there was only one clam; and we figured it must be the small one in the container that it was in. Back to the then growing line; put in an order again for two large clams only. We were not happy. So we finally got our two large clams; but was sure it was a small as it was in a tray with sides. Well to make this long story short; 4 of us had been there late June and ordered each large clams only. These clams were delivered on a 9" paper plate and it was a lot of clams. I would say they have cut their order of at least large clams by more than a 1/3. I would say it is a major ripoff for the tourists that come; a large clams for 32.99 plus tax and the order has diminished a lot. We also chatted a few minutes with another lady and family who frequents L'Aboiteau; we mentioned it to her and she said yes; that is what has happened. So goodbye Quai Aboiteau Wharf Restaurant and hello Chez Camille. We had been going there for years. Downhill on service; and portions. ...

I will start with the only good thing about the restaurant. Service was very fast. I think it was so fast because the fish and clams were not cooked. We could not even finish the meal. We ordered two 2 piece fish and chips and 2 clam platters. Order came to over $100.00. We didn't even get coleslaw with the dinner. When I asked what was the difference between large clams and dinner she said large clams didn't come with fries and platter did. The difference of the price was $3.00. I told the girl we didn't get our coleslaw and she said did I want it now as she forgot to give it to us. I only asked when we were leaving as I was so disappointed in the meals and I told her the food wasn't cooked she didn't seem to care as she was a young girl and just trying to get through the line up. I know everyone is short for employees so I didn't make a fuss but just wanted to post so you can ask about what you are getting before you order and make sure your food is cooked. It was literally $100.00 down...

Edit: Was back here in April 2017. Price of the Seafood/Shellfish bucket was $49.99. Saw that their prices have gone up to $56.99 as of July 2017. Had to wait over an hour to get the food. Granted it was busy, but still a bother. Was a very good meal nonetheless and still consists of: 3 lobsters, 3 sections of crab, 10 mussels, 10 clams and 2 corn on the cob.

The Seafood Bucket went up in price to $44.95 during our visit on Aug. 26, 2015. Still a far better deal than many other restaurants that charge a disproportionate price to quantity/quality. It's tasty, fills you up, and a bucket can feed two people with regular sized appetites. We ordered 2 buckets for 2 adults and 2 teens. It was enough, but definitely had room for dessert. Best clarified butter around.

Overall, price of seafood out east has risen dramatically. Definitely don't find the deals...