2 Best Restaurants in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

The Gahan House Pub & Brewery

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Housed in an 1880 brick building downtown, this pub clearly takes pride in its 10 handcrafted ales and craft cider, prominently displayed on the menu. Beer reappears in several dishes as well, including the signature brown-bag fish-and-chips with honey wheat ale–battered haddock, and a specific brew is recommended to accompany each dish. But even teetotalers will appreciate that the food here is always tasty, affordable, and well presented. There's live acoustic music on Wednesday night. Tours of the brewing operation, the Prince Edward Island Brewing Company, occur at a separate location at 96 Kensington Road; they cost C$20–C$35, samples included, and are available during normal working hours.

126 Sydney St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 1G5, Canada
902-626–2337
Known For
  • variety of award-winning craft beers
  • atmospheric historic building
  • beer-battered brown-bag fish-and-chips

The Pilot House

$$$

In the 19th-century Roger's Hardware building, this restaurant has both fine dining and casual fare. A pub menu features upscale sandwiches, fish-and-chips, and more, while quality PEI-raised beef and fresh seafood dominate the dinner menu. Old wooden beams, brick columns, and a unique bar top made of black granite inlaid with bird's-eye maple make the place cozy.

70 Grafton St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 1K7, Canada
902-894–4800
Known For
  • top-quality locally sourced steaks and seafood
  • lively pub atmosphere
  • award-winning One-Eyed Jack burger