Maid Marian's Diner — Restaurant in Charlottetown

We are here when I took my daughter to college over the weekend. Discovered it when doing a Google search for places to eat nearby. Before I even talk about the food I want to mention the service. There was a line up out the door, which we expected during the pandemic at dinner hour. What we didn't expect was how efficient the staff was. The line moved quickly while still maintaining covid protocols. The staff worked like a well oiled machine. Once we were seated I had a chance to watch the staff while we waited and it's very obvious they take pride in their job and work well together. No one missed a beat. From the wait-staff to the kitchen staff, everyone worked with precision timing and was very aware of everything going on around them. Also I was very happy to see every time a take out order came up, the wait staff would make sure to check each container to ensure the customers had the right order. Hats off to all the amazing staff! Now on to the food... It. Was. Amazing! There were 4 of us in my party and we ended up paying much less than we would have for the same meals in most restaurants I've been to in Nova Scotia. I had the 2 piece fish and chips. The fish was cooked perfectly, fries were nice and crispy and the plate of food was huge! Not to mention it comes with a GIANT biscuit that could feed an entire family I'm sure. Everyone in my party loved their meals and we all had plenty to take home for later. My mom also had the cinnamon bun which I believe took her 3 days to eat as it was so huge! We definitely enjoyed our experience and can guarantee that next time I'm in PEI I'll be eating...

Went 2 days in a row, had the same thing both days. Large portions for dinner type plates. I ordered 2 eggs, 1 blueberry pancake and a side of bacon. I did not want a lot of carbs so my order was a la carte for each. Otherwise I can say you would not walk out feeling hungry after eating here. I was comfortably full. Pancake was full plate size. ( about9 ") so did not order a full order. It is a local favorite, always busy, always full. (I have been in previous visits/ previous yrs). Food is always good, big 'down home east coast' style menu and portions. Burgers, sandwiches, poutine style dinner plates with optional turkey or beef toppings. A local favorite of the canadian maritimes, called ' a hot mess' , consists of French fries, gravy, beef or turkey and peas all piled on a plate smothered in gravy. The turkey version is also served with a side of cranberries. I sat up at the diner bar with all the other single/ solo diners and there was about 6 others all having the ' hot mess'. It is popular and if you are a French fry lover, and can eat a lot of food, this might be a dish for you to try. There are ample other selections from all day breakfast dishes, to dinner plates and sandwiches. A great place but patience is required both to actually get a seat, and then to get waited on. Once ordered, the food comes quick. The longest and most frustrating part of the experience is the waiting for a seat and then to get waited on. Therefore the 4 stars. having said that, once you try it, you might find the wait is worth it! (the ' hot mess' turkey version...

Dissatisfied. I suggest you serve fully cooked chicken surrounded the rest of a hot meal. Not food sitting in warming trays under the heat lamp. I have lived on this island all 50 years and Maid Marion's has always employed wonderful staff. However my mother, myself and my father a chef. I'm Just happy my dad noticed that the chicken strips that were on my plate were completely raw inside the batter was given a chance to crisp lightly. My father's cornbeef And cabbage plat of food was cold like when you take leftovers from the fridge at home.my mother same issue with her food as well cold food, not even warm. cold. I'm not pleased with the food anyone at our table received. However I am delighted that my dad realized before I had eaten my meal and ended up sick. we enjoyed the Waitress she was lovely . We never were offered to have a replacement plate of food none of us and not even a attempt to reduce the price although it was all on the plates unfit for consumption . seriously I usually don't complain. Normally I just pay leave and never return. I was so shocked and truly very dissatisfied with how our family was treated especially since we were polite and respectful enough to pay for three meals that were unfit to consume without becoming rude or making a scene. This makes me very sad I loved going to Maid Marion's since I was a little girl that was our traditional meal when we...