Water Prince Corner Shop

Stopped in at Water Prince Corner Shop in Charlottetown for lunch and it completely lived up to its local legend status. Local tourism folks said this was the best place in town for Lobster Rolls and I wasn’t disappointed. We tried both the lobster roll and the burger, and each one was outstanding in its own way. The lobster roll was loaded with generous chunks of fresh, sweet Atlantic lobster, lightly dressed and served on a soft, toasted buttery roll — simple, coastal perfection. The side of creamy potato salad rounded it out beautifully. I appreciated the dollop of mayo on the side so you could create your own perfect balance and ratio for the roll. The burger was just as impressive — juicy, flavorful, and topped with melted cheddar, grilled onions, fresh lettuce and tomato, served with hand-cut fries and a scoop of slaw. Every bite felt homemade and hearty. This spot captures everything you love about PEI — fresh seafood, honest comfort food, and a relaxed maritime vibe. While it was the tail end of the season we enjoyed the crisp cool air outside. There was plenty of comfortable seating inside and out. Whether you’re craving the sea or a classic burger, Water Prince Corner Shop delivers every time.

I visited Water Prince Corner Shop about six years ago and still remember how fresh and well-priced the food was. I came back recently and nothing has changed in the best way. The consistency is still there, the quality of the food is top tier, and the prices are still really fair. This time around I got the lobster dinner with seafood chowder and a lobster roll on the side. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes the whole experience even better. Easily one of my favourite spots in PEI.

Great little restaurant near the waterfront. Has an extensive fish menu and some meat dishes. Excellent scallops! Also has an interesting selection of PEI beers. Very friendly and attentive staff and our food was served quickly. Prices were reasonable. The key question: would I come back here? Definitely.

Best lobster roll I have found. Travelled all over the East Coast, and this one is the best! Alma Lobster Shop was very good too, but Water Price is now the gold standard. Located by the water, the location is great for wandering around downtown. Medium size dining room, reservations for diner are recommended. Service was ok, the food made up for the lack of engagement. Pictures on the wall attest to the popularity of the restaurant, as a number of high profile celebrities have dined here, adding to the atmosphere. As the saying goes, you gotta eat here! There is also a packed for travel option for lobsters.

Wonderful service, great people here. If you come to town via cruise, try to come here first thing in the morning for seats as it gets busy after 11am. They have outside seating, as well as inside seats. It's less than 10 minutes walk from the cruise port. It was one of the first recommended lobster roll places by the information center. We ordered 2 lobster rolls, a fried oyster appetizer (5pcs) and a local beer. Total was about $98 plus tip. Not cheap! The fried oyster was average. Nothing too memorable. I wouldn't order it again. The lobster roll was good and you could order with fries, baked or mashed potatoes. This place also won the Shellfish Excellence Award back in 2023. Reservation is taken for dinner if you'd like to reserve.

Nice little restaurant in Charlottetown, near the water front. The food was very tasty, hot and fresh. All the seafood dishes we ordered were served with fresh seafood as we would expect being from the east coast. The service was top notch, our waitress was kind, friendly and always attentive to our table. Seating was a bit difficult as they accept reservations and indoor seating was all booked. We ended up sitting outside at a picnic table with some shade, it worked for us, even though it was fairly hot outside. I would definitely recommend checking out this restaurant, which serves great food along with amazing service.

Everything was fine until I bit into pieces of shell and cartilage from the claws. I even accidentally swallowed one — and it was absolutely disgusting. When I asked the staff about it, they said it can happen — and that there’s even a disclaimer about it on the menu. Well, that kind of thing can only happen if you’re cleaning a lobster while watching Netflix — and paying far more attention to Netflix. As someone who works with seafood every day and has cleaned whole lobsters many times, I can say with full confidence — this is unacceptable. What’s next? Are we going to say that shrimp may come with veins and fish may come with bones — and just stop caring about the prep? It’s a total shame for a restaurant that claims to specialize in seafood. On top of that, the staff seemed completely clueless about their own menu. When I asked if they had anything steamed — since we try to avoid giving fried or heavily seasoned food to our kid — the waitress looked totally confused, couldn’t suggest anything, and just pointed at the kids’ section. If this is the best lobster roll (as claimed in the menu), I don’t even want to try the others. P.S. Lobster roll itself is definitely overrated

Food tasted amazing. Staff were friendly and atmosphere was cute and cozy. We got the lobster dinner, lobster roll and a bowl of chowder. The chowder is the best one we found in town! We have been trying to find a place that served a thick consistency chowder and kept being disappointed. 3rd times a charm, and it was delicious. Mussels were plump, simple and flavourful. Highly recommend!

This was our first lobster roll on our vacation and it did not disappoint. They didn't have availability for seating so we ordered to go. The only reason for 4 stars was because one staff said they we could eat our to go order on the picnic tables outside and then another staff said we couldn't. Maybe add some signs so the expectation is clear.

Best Lobster Roll on our stop to Prince Edward Island, while cruising with Hollander America! Always a line out front, so this corner spot is the choice. Glad we didn't share. I loved every bite! Probably won't return on another cruise, but I highly recommend. Loved the vibe.

Came here after a round of golf. Was sat down immediately. Host was very kind. Place is known for their lobster roll and tbh it didn't disappoint. Lobster is served chill but you can get warm butter if that's your thing. The clam chowder is perfection especially on a cooler night. I would go back for the clam chowder. Lastly the coconut cream pie..chefs kiss. Just order it. Only regret is that you should've ordered two! I did see a lot of people order the lobster dinner and I wish I had to try it. It looked amazing.

I was in the area and wanted a lobster roll, so hit up my Yelp app and found Water Prince Corner Shop so off we went. We sat outside at the picnic tables and ordered my lobster roll, but for the side I traded for a side salad. The side salad was fresh and so dang good. The lobster roll was one of the best I have had. The lobster was so fresh tasting. The bun toasted and buttered up nicely. This was just what I was craving! Service was great and everyone was friendly. If in the area go give them a try!

Water Prince came highly recommended on Yelp and TripAdvisor. We had a table outside and arrived early. By the time we had finished our lunch, there was a wait for a table. This place is your quintessential Prince Edward Island lunch spot. The building is over 200 years old and it was just a lovely little place. Our waitress could not have been more helpful. She shared some insights on the building, the area and on the menu. We opted to split the lobster roll, which was market price. We also split the mussels. The mussels were absolutely phenomenal. The white wine sauce/broth was exceptional. We also really enjoyed the lobster roll, which was served with a delicious potato salad. We had local beers called Beach Chair lager, and they were great. It was really a great experience. We would highly recommend stopping in for some delicious seafood.

Ordered take out and the food was delicious! I had the scallop sandwich and potato salad and my mom had a hot dog and onion rings. We got food from here 2 years ago and really enjoyed it so definitely wanted to eat here again. The food is delicious and the price is much better than other places we have eaten! Highly recommend!

This place was amazing! We are from Louisiana where seafood is plentiful. All of the seafood we ate was fresh and steamed to perfection. The chowder and the homemade biscuit were delicious. The lobster, clams and mussels were tender. The desserts were handcrafted and delicious. The service was quick. We had to wait 20 minutes to get seated but WELL worth the wait. A must place to visit.

This lobster joint is on the corner, right when you leave the cruise port. Wow! So close to get to what is quite possibly the best lobster place in town. Everything was generously served, and the quality of the seafood was so fresh! Fresh mussels, fresh lobster, cooked for you on the spot, seafood chowder, and my very first lobster roll. Have to admit, it was my first one, but oh my gosh, what a sandwich! The service was homey and warm, just the nicest people working there! I'd give you recommendations, but I would just recommend everything! Order whatever you want you won't be sorry.

This is a cruise ship destination with lots of touristy shops in the area. We were looking for a good and local seafood meal and were steered here. Yes, we were sitting with lots of other tourists but the place was cozy, the service was friendly and the seafood was delicious. We had lobster rolls that were plentiful and a great value as well as mussels- a huge portion and delicious. If you're there with a cruise ship, get there early or expect to wait.

The food was fantastic, with great lobster, scallops, and mussels. the service is great and it is a must visit restaurant in Charlottetown, as it sits near the water and holds a rich history of seafood cuisine. The interior isn't the most aesthetic there for It is a 4 star for me.

Sure it's a proverbial tourist trap. And sure, you feel a little foolish falling for that. And sure, if you're lucky enough to grab an outside-on-the-sidewalk-table, people (more tourists) marching by will slow, stop and stare at whatever is on your table so be ready for the jealous scrutiny! It really is a tiny hole in the wall that serves big food! Seafood platters, burgers, kid's menu, and beer, wine & cocktails all come out of somewhere magical, back of the house. Go early if you can, otherwise you're outside standing in line waiting for that lobster roll you promised yourself! Have some fried clams too. After all you waited in line long enough so make it worthwhile, you deserve it!

We had the most delicious lobster dinner with awesome sides!! The staff was so helpful and friendly- highly recommend.

A small place, so make reservations. The food is excellent with great service. Had the chowder and lobster, all good!

Water and Prince Corner Shop is always a great spot for seafood. The quality and freshness are consistently excellent, and the customer service shines with that classy East Coast charm that makes the experience even better. You'll definitely want a reservation if you plan to sit inside, as the dining room fills up quickly. The only drawbacks were that the fries tasted a bit chalky, likely from well-used fryer oil, and I wish our server had mentioned the strawberry rhubarb pie--it would have been the perfect finish to the meal. Overall, a wonderful seafood stop that I'd happily recommend and return to.

Found myself here on a cruise ship port day. For the owner, the horse drawn tour operator suggested your restaurant as the best. My wife and I both ordered lobster rolls, and got an order of the fried scallops to share. I can honestly say in the entire 10 day cruise, this was the best meal we had. I am still thinking about how great it was weeks later. If I lived closer I can say with certainty I'd be a regular customer. Food was fantastic.

When in PEI, you have to have some of their infamous seafood...even when you're stuffing yourself like a sausage on a cruise ship! We had the seafood chowder (salty), malpeque oysters (fresh), PEI clams (very sandy), and lobster roll (small bits of lobster and not much flavor). All average. Honestly, you can skip this place and you won't be missing out.

The Water Prince Corner Shop is an old time institution filled with photos of famous patrons and always bustling with full tables. We booked ahead and was seated promptly, but our server was super busy and we waited for a while as she whipped around table to table. We finally got our orders in and spent most of the time taking in all the decor and photos that plasters every inch of the space. We shared some mussels and I had the fishcake with salad. If it had been our fish meal at PEI, we would have been more impressed but we found the food to be average after some spectacular meals around the island. Overall okay but not a must go.

Lobster roll did not disappoint. Tons of lobster meat with little filler. In my top two of favorites in Charlottetown while in town visiting. My husband is not a seafood fan. He had the burger and said it was really good as well. Our server was a delight.

Great lobster roll on a trip to Charlottetown with the family on our cruise day in town. We also had a local beer and oysters to start. Great spot on the corner easy to get to. Lots of meat in the sandwich and tasty. The egg potato salad wasn't my favourite so I skipped it.

Excellent service, but would have to give them a very mixed review on the food. The lobster rolls contained plenty of LOBSTER and and was fresh. The fried clams were a complete disappointment. Presumably they were supposed to be full bellied softshell clams. But they were tiny and some of the pieces were clam strips or just fried batter.

The lobster dinner was one of the best we've had on the island. We have had our share of lobster dinners as we are seafood people and so we know great lobster when we find it. The restaurant is not fancy and the waiters are not top end but the food is fantastic. Highly recommend if you're looking for a lobster dinner in Charlottetown.

So, so good! Great wait staff and great food. Terrific evening. The desserts (and coffee!) were great too! Looking forward to our next trip to PEI and Water Prince Corner Shop! The lobster and mussels were great. So worth the wait! Make sure to get a reservation!

Good food, good service, always reliable, convenient location. One of our go to places.

We enjoyed a wonderful meal here last night. It was my first lobster roll and I can't believe there would be one better anywhere. We also shared a bowl of the delicious seafood chowder. Fiona was our waitress and we enjoyed her so much. Ask for Fiona! Just go!

The Water Prince Corner shop has great history and is a cute place. You need a reservation. But my experience was sure disappointing. Our server Charlie sure did not care and the service was bad. I ordered the 1/2 Lobster , mussels and fried scallops dinner with a salad. I had requested the salad before the main meal without onions. The salad came with onions and with the meal - no big deal. Just ticks me off when the server doesn't care !! The lobster was cold and was rubbery. The mussels were over cooked and was tasteless. The only positive thing on the platter was the fried scallops which were amazing. When I mentioned my concern to Charlie she just blew it off. My wife had the shrimps which were amazing. Sorry but when you are paying top dollar for a lobster dinner and the customer complains that the mussels were over cooked and that lobster was not good you should bring this to management attention. The services was below standard and your front line people have a bad attitude you need to fix this. This was our only disappointing meal on PEI!!

Incredible service...thank you Amanda! You are amazing. Food was so good. Best mussels we've ever had. And we've had a lot. My husband loved the oysters. Highly recommend the scallop dinner with baked potato. Chefs kiss :) We had such a great experience here. This is a place you must try when visiting PEI. Sit outside at one of the picnic tables, great people watching and cool breezes. Don't miss Water Prince Corner Shop. A++

Our food was good, portions were average good size. We have the lobster rolls, haddock fish filets and fried shrimp. Although the lobster rolls were priced a market I feel they were a little skimpy. Definitely not the best fried shrimp or lobster rolls but the lobster did taste fresh and we always like to support local family businesses and would eat here again. Would not get the fried shrimp again. Service was good staff pleasant and attentive. The restaurant is very small and cozy.

Everyone recommended this place and we thought it was the place to go in Charlottetown, but we were wrong. It was barley ok. I ordered the fried oysters and those were the tiniest oysters I have ever seen. Baby oysters. No kidding, they were about the size of a quarter. I've eaten oysters around the world and have never seen such pathetic little things. Everything else was just normal. The chowder tasted like every other chowder I've ever had. Nothing stood out. I honestly do not get all the hoopla about this place. There are better restaurants in Charlottetown.

Friendly staff and service, however slow service when we went in, could be that it was a Sunday night and a full house. Food came out fast though. Definitely make a reservation, they do book up fast on weekends. Lobsters here certainly lived up to its name and reviewed. Fresh and tender, highly recommend their lobster roll and lobster dinner. I really liked the potato salad because it's mixed with devil's eggs. Lovely local spot and a must if you're visiting.

This was one of the restaurants recommended by the staff at our hotel. It's located at the intersection of Water Street and Prince Street. We walked in to find the restaurant completely filled with customers. It took a quick second for a server to acknowledge us, ask if we had a reservation (looks like we should've made one), and then show us to a recently vacated table. Upon looking around I saw that Water Prince Corner Shop was featured on You Gotta Eat Here! (a show on the Food Network) and everything that the other customers were dining on looked good. We decided to share the Water Prince Platter and a garden salad. The platter consisted of mussels, half a lobster, fried scallops and large scoop of potato salad. It was all so fresh and filling and completely satisfying.

Place is famous. Lines out the door. Not sure why. The place has some nice charm with beautiful decorations. But they sell lobster by the pound and dont give you what you order. Ordered a 1 pound lobster was given 1.5 pound lobster and only found out when paying the bill. I hate bait and switch restaurants. I did however enjoy their local wine list. They had Matos Winery wines available which was great. I'm a fan of their chardonnay and they actually had it here. Mussels were good. I guess anything fresh always tastes good. But there are definitely better places to eat in charlottetown. I probably wouldn't ever come back bc it's just so so.

We were a party of 4. We walked the city and I had used Yelp to find a place for lobster rolls. This place is awesome. It's quirky. We started with mussels and raw oysters. They were amazing. Our lobster rolls were so good! We gobbled them up. The fries are hand cut and delicious. I wasn't a fan of the potato salad. Our server, Phil, was so funny! I loved his sense of humor and service was awesome!! I highly recommend here!!

A really fresh corner seafood shop. Was highly recommended by friends. We ordered the seafood platter, The crab cluster Platter, and ofc a lobster roll. Everything was really fresh! Even the lobsters which were out of season at the time. My favorite however surprisingly was the scallops. SO JUICY. The lobster roll here seem really unique though, where the lobster by itself is basically not seasoned, which really let the lobster sing it's flavor. There is a small line of mayo, and ofc toasted buns.

Make reservations! But they did do a take away for me of their seafood chowder. It was good even though I didn't get to enjoy it until it was just warm, due to delays on my end not theirs.

My wife has an egg allergy and can't eat mayo. She told the hostess and the server and both said no problem. Orders lobster roll and mayo is on the bun under lobster. She had some bites before noticing. Hostess is walking by and hears us and grabs the plate and says I guess the kitchen messed up, walks away no apology, nothing, couldn't give a rats ass. Waitress was very kind and apologized many times and said she had noted the allergy to kitchen. We both had lobster rolls which were ok but nothing special. We pulled out her epipen but she was ok, just a bot sick.

Wandered into this establishment for lunch. Excellent!!! My husband got fresh oysters and PEI mussels and I got the lobster roll. It was excellent. Family owned .. lots of folks eating there (locals as well as tourists).. if you're ever in Charlottetown give this place a try! It's great!!

Server was helpful and super efficient. Food was really good. Very busy as we arrived when a cruise ship was docked. Would definitely go back again.

Outstanding !! Lobster dinner with Mussels 2 nights 10 out of 10 Manager Jennifer outstanding walked me thru the menu . Made great suggestions . I'd highly recommended Po. Make a reservation or phone a head . Lobster in Pei Pei Mussels Fantastic Next trip . Every night I will dine there . . Varied Menu Ambiance 10 Real family vibe .

So good we came back on our second night in Charlottetown. The scallops were delicious and perfectly cooked; scallop dinner on the first night and scallop burger tonight. My husband had the halibut dinner and the haddock fish and chips; perfectly cooked fish each time and great sides. We managed to share a desert on our first visit, the strawberry rhubarb pie was delicious. WaterPrince had been highly recommended by friends, we knew it was likely to be busy so we made reservations. Happy to recommend.

Get the BOWL of chowder, not the cup. Yes, it's that good. Great, friendly service and delicious french fries.

Sat outside and shared a table with other travelers. Friendly staff and delicious food - housemade fish cakes and lobster roll. I would recommend.

One of the best lobster rolls I've ever tasted. Very friendly and attentive staff too!

Best little restaurant for lobster and lobster rolls. Typically a line outside but the wait is well worth it. We got the recommendation from a local.

Classic Diner vibe with an out of this world food paired with extraordinary service! Very budget friendly and awesome for families. Indoor and outdoor patio on a corner 1 block away from the wharf!

I was excited to stop in here but I think it was okay. Decent food, but I was a little disappointed in the fried oysters being so flat instead of plump.

First of all, reservations are recommended. It's the size of a corner store, best guess is seating for about 27 jam packed. You can show up and wait, but hard to say how that will work out. This was probably my favorite overall restaurant while in Charlottetown area. The staff were fabulous, the room had prrsonality and the food was great. We went there for lobster rolls, and we were not disappointed. The rolls are not the typical bun, but closer to thick cut bread with an opening in the middle, and grilled. The filling is generous and delicious. Also had the chowder, excellent. No room for dessert but the had some tempting choices, including a great looking pie. Lots to look at with memorabilia everywhere you looked on the walls.

Best fish and chips in Charlottetown!!! Service is always great too. One of our favourite places to go.

Quaint dining establishment that is a short walk from the cruise pier. Get there early, it's small and fills up super quick on port day. Waitress was very friendly and seafood was excellent and fresh. Would love to visit again!

Continuing our Lobster Roll gastronomic adventure, while cruising of course. For our second Roll we went with a jewelry store recommendation. We ate at WPCS - and it is really at the corner of Water and Prince in a renovated storefront. Short walk past downtown from the cruise ship terminal (up street and to the right of the main street from the terminal). This is a full service restaurant with waitresses. Taste - Lobster Roll made only one way, lightly dressed, they have other food too! PEI Mussels (very good but next table had nine unopened and they gave them a bigger batch to make up for it), Scallops, Whole Steamed Lobster ($40CAD for one pounder with chowder and steamed mussels). Whole Steamed is messy - need wipes. Ambiance - sit down restaurant with license plates from all over North America. Seats less than 60? Excellent service. You will need to wait or make a reservation. Price - one size roll, $19.95CAD. Less than five ounces of lobster. Still pricey, but, but, but you're on vacation.... Overall: Tops for ambiance, decent but not the best Lobster Roll, has other seafood. Excellent service - best sit-down seafood restaurant.