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Food suggestions in Charlottetown

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Hello Ryan,

Thank you for your question to Ask an Islander.

I am a foodie and Charlottetown is one of my favourite spots to enjoy! I wasn't really sure what you were looking to enjoy, so here are some suggestions.

Fish and chips: I recommend Churchill Arms, Olde Triangle and Budley's.

Chowders: Sea Rocket OystersRed Shore Charlottetown (weekend brunch, reservations required), Merchantman

Lobster rolls: Dave's Lobster, Lobster on the Wharf

Oysters: Claddagh Oyster House, Merchantman 

Mussels: Brakish!Merchantman 

Buffets: Red Shore Charlottetown (reservations required)

Beef: Chambers Restaurant & Bar (Beef Tips), Claddagh Oyster House (ribeye) 

Burgers: Big Burger, Boomburger, Slaymakers & Nichols

Breakfast: Budley's, Chambers Restaurant & Bar (weekend brunch), Red Shore Charlottetown (weekend brunch, reservations required)

Italian: Buono Mangia Italian Restaurant (Pasta made on site, reservations required)  

Sushi: Kimchi & Sushi (in the Confederation Court Mall), Ta-Ke Sushi, Yumi Sushi (all you can eat)

Grab and Go: Ada Culinary Studio, Gallant's & Co., Gram's Bakery and Meal to Go

Special Spots: Cedar's Eatery (First Island Lebanese restaurant), Gaia's Urban Eatery (vegetarian and vegan), Leonhard's Cafe (soup and sandwich)

Goodness, now I am hungry!!

Have a great meal!

Erin Davis

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