The Local Pub and Oyster Bar in Charlottetown

202 Buchanan Dr, Charlottetown, PE C1E 2H8, Canada

★★★★☆
(357 reviews)
Categories: Seafood restaurant
Website
thelocalpei.com
Address
202 Buchanan Dr, Charlottetown, PE C1E 2H8, Canada
Plus Code
7V72+9F Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–10 PM
Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
357 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (26) oysters (19) server (15) fish and chips (12) live music (9) burger (9) management (6) nachos (5) lobster roll (5) brunch (5)
5 stars
213
4 stars
71
3 stars
26
2 stars
21
1 stars
26
★★
December 19, 2024

I’ve given this place a few chances and each time I’ve been disappointed. On my most recent visit, both my mother and I found three separate hairs in our food. When we brought it to the managers attention, their response was simply “oh, that happens sometimes”, without even a hint of an apology. They did comp us for the fish and chips and we paid for our drinks. It’s clear they don’t really care about the quality of their food or their customers satisfaction. Safe to say, I won’t be returning.

★★★★★
November 5, 2024

This is one of my favourite restaurants in P.E.I. I’ve been there in two different visits and the experience has been equally great. The atmosphere is fantastic, especially when they have live music but it’s also a great place to what export events or just hang out with family or friends. This time I had the scallops and shrimp dinner of the day + a Caesar salad. I ordered also the spiced carrot soup and it was all delicious. I am sharing a fish I had last time too. The service is quick and kind. I’d totally recommend this place is you are in Charlottetown.

★★★★★
August 28, 2024

Honestly the best dinner me and my wife have ever had . Seafood boil Everything was fantastic and the oysters were huge for $1.00 Thank you

★★★★
July 23, 2024

We went to PEI for our East Coast long trip from Toronto. Since it’s known for their oysters & mussels those were our targeted food. Our first experience here which was a late lunch was nice. We were seated right away. The server was attentive, courteous & friendly. The dishes we ordered were tasty. The next day we went here again for dinner. Noone was at the reception area so we had to wait for at least 10 minutes. Then we were told by the one who assisted us that she doesn’t know which table to guide us so she asked her colleague. We were seated in a corner table. We waited for another 10 minutes then a guy came out who was talking like he was in a hurry. He asked for our drinks, then he delivered them after 10 minutes. Then we ordered their oysters which he said it will take awhile since there’s a queue. We said it’s fine. It took at least 30 minutes before the oysters came. He didn’t bother asking for our other orders. He just left. After waiting for almost another 30 minutes, we called another server if she can get our orders so she called the guy. The guy then came and said “well my friend (tapping my husband at the back) are we ready to order?” We found the service that day very disappointing. It was the exact opposite of our first impression. We also found the guy very dismissive & fresh if I may say so. Someone was even sweeping the floor during dinner time which I found unusual unless there was a garbage spilled.

★★★
March 28, 2024

Food was pretty good, a little on the salty side. Service was friendly, lovely smile, but not very attentive as we were sharing food, but only one spoon was provided. Not very pleased that the steak and mushroom pie didn't have mushrooms in it. Was told it's in the sauce, but the description said braised sirloin AND mushrooms with BEEF GRAVY. Beef gravy not mushroom sauce. Then they charged for the mushrooms, not very pleased. Perhaps change your menu ( the name and listed ingredients) or add $2.5 to the overall price and outnin some mushrooms as it just leaves with overall disappointment.

★★★★
January 14, 2024

Food is okay. Not the best tasting but good. Servers and atmosphere is great though. Nice place to have a nice dinner with nice company. The live band is a nice touch.

★★★★★
December 7, 2023

Had a fantastic time sitting at the bar and getting to know the staff. After endless beer and food recommendations, I was as tipsy and jolly as Santa Claus on Boxing Day. Had my first oyster here and it was actually amazing. They had 3 different species to choose between and I went with the Lucky Limes as per the head chef’s recommendation. If you have a big appetite, try the burger and have a few local beers to wash it down. Live music and atmosphere rounded out an amazing first night on the island.

★★★★
July 4, 2023

The food was excellent and properly done . This is a must stop when you come to island . The flavour and cook was done. The mashed potatoes were done so well . 4/5. The regular potatoes were kinda salty but overall good . The atmosphere was nice also . It’s in good location . There are ton parking .

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Excellent sea food

November 21, 2024

Great server! But, food almost inedible. Food was just reheated in microwave. Lobster roll was watery lobster served in a no-name hamburger bun with 2 wilted lettuce leaves. Fish cakes were 2 blops of cold, stale mashed potatoes with a trace of fish smothered in mustard pickle. Vegetables were tough old roasted specimens reheated in microwave. The only good part was the beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great place for food and drinks.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Good live music but it was too loud. Very crowded place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Very nice dining experience and great live music by @ellaccampbell_

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Parking: Great place for a gathering Food

October 21, 2024

So on Sept.24 , my friends and I got together at our favourite place, and we had a wonderful server named Janet . One friend and myself ordered our go - to dish , the seafood bake . I have had it several times and always loved it . However the recipe has been changed and it was awful , we got a watered down version with 3 shrimp , 3 scallops , thinly sliced potatoes and what I think was little pieces of white fish , some flavourless cheddar cheese on top with some bread crumbs , all for the sum of $26 plus tax ! After talking to our server , I tried to reach out to management privately , they said they would get back to me and they never did . I am very disappointed and I told my friends I wont go back . Parking: nope

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great Food, Great Music

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Reasonably price, good service, n good food

Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Took and hour and a half for the food to come, waitress told us after an hour and her saying not much longer, that they were catering for an event and that the catering job took priority. Food was bland and not great. That did however massively discount our meal. It was a birthday party so we were kinda committed to the place. Wouldnt go back.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Best buck a shuck around

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

This was a great restaurant, good food, amazing staff. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Really clean, great wait staff. Kind and bubbly. We got there late and they were nice enough to stay late so we could have a good dinner. Food was great! Thank you.

Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Hit or miss restaurant. Went a week ago and it was fantastic, went again today and the first time in my life I ve seen someone receive a dirty dish, literally lipstick on a coffee mug. When asked for another cup, the waitress brought back evidently the same cup with the lipstick washed off with evidence of it still there. Salmon didn t come with the sauce but the experience was going downhill so fast that I just wanted done with the meal and the sauce would have added to it. Coleslaw was watery and not eaten, a good location and great menu, I guess it depends who s on shift. Sunday august 25, about 4:30 pm

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great food, friendly staff, love the brunch menu.

★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Unfortunately, all our $1 oysters had shells in them, which really sucked. The rest of the food was alright, though

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Jai adoré lexpérience huîtres à 1$ ! Le service était très rapide et le personnel gentil et attentionné ! Les huîtres sont bien entendu des malpec mais elles étaient quand même très bonnes. Et 1$ pour une huitre déjà ouverte cest une aubaine à mon avis ! Lemplacement du resto nest pas super mais une fois à lintérieur tout est beau !

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Five star service

★★
September 21, 2024

My go to lunch place on a regular basis for fish n chips. Ball was dropped. The fish was just a greasy mess.I should have sent it back. Im very particular to the way the fish is cooked. And love very light batter. Disappointed for sure as was my lunch guest.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Have ate here a few times now and the experience has always been great. Food is excellent, friendly wait staff and a nice big space. Also, theres plenty of parking, which is great and not like most places downtown. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Nice spot with good food and reasonable prices. The staff was very friendly so shout out to Dawn.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

I loved the Cajun pasta. The ambience is lovely too.

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

A descent restaurant serving standard food with good service. However, I have to remove a star because they charge $18 for an 8oz glass of wine. There is nothing to justify this exorbitant and excessive pricing and it is out of line with character and quality of the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Its a good restaurant, oysters are fresh and cheaper. The service is very pleasant, the environment comfortable, good place for the family and the child.

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent and friendly service! Good choice of locally brewes beer too. Food was disappointing though... it was all well prepared, but poutine sauce was very salty, crab and lobster cakes taste was blend - but our friends said local burger and lobster mac & cheese were good... it was overall ok - would recommend for the beer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

I was pleasantly surprised by this Pub I a strip mall. I received excellent service, my food was very good and better than I was expecting. The atmosphere was pleasant. There was live music playing, it wasnt too loud and I was able to enjoy my meal.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great service! Patrick was very attentive and provided excellent service. Happy hour oysters are definitely worth it! Thanks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Loved that there was someone singing and pjay8ng country music during dinner. The service was excellent. The food was amazing. Vegetarian options: Veggie Burger Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair parking a d in the restaurant there was enough room for wheelcirs to get around if needed and could sit at tables.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Great local eatery!! Good oysters and interesting main dishes. Great food and time all together and the musician was real good too!

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Better atmosphere than the food.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was good and service was quick

★★
August 21, 2024

We stopped into The Local on our first night back to PEI (we have been to The Local on many previous occasions when visiting). It was a busy Friday night and we waited to get a table (30 minutes was fine with us). When we got our table we quickly ordered our first drinks and our food. After an hour an a half (after 4 tables that came in after us had been served and cleared) we asked if our food would be much longer. The waitress said she would check. When she came back she mentioned that pasta took longer than the dishes served at the tables that arrived after us and it would be ready in 15 minutes. We all know that pasta does not take an hour and 45 minutes to prepare. We would have been o.k. if they simply admitted they had forgotted to place our food order. The truth was all we expected. After more than 2 hours waiting for food we decided to leave and eat somewhere else. Very disappointed in our visit this year. We come every summer but will not be back to The Local.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

A wonderful local spot that we found. Hidden gem in a mall complex. Seafood was delicious.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

My wife and I had two excellent meals today. The fish and chips for my bride and I had the steak and fries, both to die for. The server, Janet, was very friendly, helpful and knew the menu well. We had our food in a timely manner and enjoy our experience thoroughly.

★★
August 21, 2024

Went today for the first time, the food was absolutely terrible. The woman who seated us seemed less than pleased to be dealing with us and gave us a dirty high chair for our baby. I kindly asked for a rag to clean it and she looked at me like I had three heads. The nachos were terrible and the fish tacos were dry and tasted very fishy . We waited 15 minutes for our bill, when no one came by I went to find someone. All the staff were huddled around chatting and I had to interrupt them so we could receive our bill and leave. Overall it was a poor experience and we won t be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Super nice restaurant, very good food, highly recommend this place!

July 21, 2024

Service was almost non existent. Once seated we waited at least 20 minutes for someone to come and take our drink order. I should point out that this person wasnt even our server, and only came over once we complained. The menu has changed and the Cheesy Garlic Bread is now reduced to stuff you can buy at the grocery store in the frozen section. It came out soggy, and barely warm. We got the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with a side caesar salad (which was an extra $4, not listed anywhere on the menu, and our server conveniently failed to mention), and the Local Burger. The salad definitely did not have caesar dressing on it as advertised. It tasted like it was their signature Local Sauce. The menu states that the sandwich comes with a spicy mayo, but it was once again the Local sauce, and smothered in it. We ordered the skillet brownie for dessert which didnt come in a skillet, was more like chocolate cake than a brownie, wasnt even warm, and had walnuts in the middle which werent advertised on the menu anywhere. Warning for anyone with a nut allergy. Do not order this. We only saw our server when she brought out our meals, and when we paid. This isnt the first time we have received less than satisfactory service here. Probably will never be back.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Great menu and atmosphere! Everyone we encountered played a role in creating a positive experience at the Local. Highly recommend checking out this Charlottetown eatery!

★★
July 21, 2024

It was super hot inside, when I asked about the air conditioning she said it doesnt work when its really hot ha ha I guess it works when its cold. Food was just bland and when I ordered a beer it took 10 to 12 minutes to come. Might be a better place to go in the winter.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

This is a great place to eat. The food is amazing, the service is excellent and they have some great local craft beers

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Fancy pants

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great food, enjoyed having a good locally brewed beer.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Just home from The Local Pub, Charlottetown. If you like an alcoholic drink, have it before you go. Domestic beer was $7 per 20oz glass + tax on Thursday, now $10.25 + tax. Just short of 50% increase. Food and service was excellent, I guess if I go again, it is water, they havent charged for that YET??

★★★★
May 21, 2024

It was extremely nice! Guess someone made a river in the kitchen and they catch the fish just before every order. Its nice and fresh (: Reason for 4 stars .. who in the world charges for a cup of mayo!? 50 cents.. you can get away with that but 1.50 each cup (while we had 4) .. thats insane.

★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

I ordered Whole Clams with a side of Fries. They did not taste (or chew ) like anyClam I have ever had previously anywhere in Atlantic Canada and I hasve been everywhere! I have had tough meant BUT these clams were the toughest product of the sea I have ever chewed on in my 75 years of living. The service was very slow and waiter changes back and forth.......This was not my first time eating there but the first with bad service and really bad food. NEVER order non local clams aywhere in Atlantic Canada.

★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Basic pub food.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great experience, excellent staff, great food and prices affordable. Great place for familys and kids. Kid-friendliness: Went above and beyond.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

10/10 for the Western Skillet & a delicious Ceasar. Our server Mason, was super friendly, easy to talk to & extremely informative looking forward to going back.

April 21, 2024

Was very excited to try the burger love after hearing good reviews but after 30 minutes of ringing and ringing and never having someone pick up the phone, we ventured elsewhere.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

A place you dont want to miss! Lots of options on the menu all reasonably priced. Service is great. Staff are friendly. They treat you like family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

My favorite restaurant, my go to. I always order the shaved steak sandwich Amazing. The staff are friendly and the entertainment is nice

★★★★
March 21, 2024

Drink deals are good, food is usually excellent. On regular day 20 oz craft beer is massively overpriced, $12.50. On Thursday its a sale price of $ 7 which is reasonable.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Booked a large group (30 people) downstairs at supper time (6pm). The food and service was fantastic. Thank you for accommodating, looking forward to returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Luncheon special was extraordinary.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

We stopped here because of the gluten free options as my sister has Celiacs disease. The server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was good, not amazing but your typical pub fare. Ambiance was fun, people were enjoying themselves. Food : 4/5

February 21, 2024

Management is proud of stealing from staff. Eat elsewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Food was great, service was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I didnt have any food. Just came for music and a drink. I enjoyed both.

★★★★
January 21, 2024

Have eaten here a few times. Servers are friendly and efficient. Food is always good

★★★★
January 21, 2024

Wheelchair accessibility: Technically yes, but not easily. I use a cane and it was a bit of an obstacle course for me to get to the bathrooms in the back of this establishment. Food

★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Hubby and I went out to eat here a week ago. It was full but they offered us a hightop table at the back which we took. Now I see why she asked us if that would be ok. Its right by a post, by the kitchen and bathroom and the traffic beside us made me worry hair etc would fall off the people walking by and land on my food. We shall never know. Waiter was very young and couldnt remember the soup of the day, the desserts, or a few other things and I had to repeat myself every time I spoke to him and I am by no means a quiet person. The live band had not started yet so that was not the issue, but the place was full so...(btw the band was excellent and I really enjoyed them enough to come back for drinks). My soup was tomato and veggies. Bland. Tasted like zero flavor and literally like just hot tomatos and the veggies were about 5 little mini slushy chunks. No crackers, bread or butter to go with. I did not eat it. Nice and hot though...i had a pesto aioli club sandwich which was dry chunks of chicken, half a piece of bacon on a bun (I must have overlooked the bun part on menu) and the aioli tasted nothing like pesto. It tasted like old expired miracle whip, and it was so sparce I found it dry. I did eat it as I was very hungry. Hubby didnt like the demi sauce or the gravy at all on his steak. Fries were frozen and tasteless. I got mocha mousse for dessert. It was really good until 6 bites in my teeth hurt from the sugar and I can handle a LOT of mocha, chocolate and sugar. I ate about 1/6th of it and was busting full of sugar. Paid over $80 and no refills on water or pop were offered and we were checked on once the whole meal. Would go back ONLY for drinks and music. Probably wont though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always enjoy our meals here, the have good selection of craft beer, staff is friendly and the food isvery good. Parking: Lots of free parking.

December 21, 2023

Treat there staff and customers terrible needs new management. Also makes Google remove bad reviews . Terrible food

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Got seated right away, then ignored for over ten minutes before we left. Place was about 2/3 full. Plenty of staff standing around, just none interested in taking our order. Will not be back.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I expected far better from Kent, my former boss. Hes got a keen business sense, but the visit was rather underwhelming, and they forgot to make my food until it was so late we had to ask about it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My lovely lady and I have eaten here a couple of times and found pretty good and consistent. Last time I had a pasta dish, it was very good. Sometimes they are full and you cant get a seat which is surprising because the place is pretty big. Maybe they were events or pasties, IDK...The specials are tasty and we will likely go again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Love the restaurant, the food.and the service . Just wish they could turn the music down abit during the day. ...as it makes it abit difficult to have a conversation... esp for older folks.

★★★
December 21, 2023

no more steak no more of us. back to sims.servers are fantastic, food is good but why remove the best steak in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A little loud, but the food, drinks, and service are all top notch!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good beer selection, great service, and food is just okay. Burger was very well overcooked and other dishes were good but not great

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and solid service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Beef bites were mostly tough pieces of beef that were not chewable. Also had tough crust on the meat. Ive had this item before and it was never like todays was.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food (seafood casserole was outstanding). We were treated to live music that was super nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fantastic spot for a delicious lunch!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The best potato nachos ever! Everykne in our group enjoyed their food Dietary restrictions: Gluten free and dairy free options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Weve been on a few occasions - with kids, quiet date night and a night of live music! And every visit and circumstance was just perfect, and most importantly amazing food! (Bonus- being celiac Im very excited about a dedicated fryer and GF options!)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I was lured in by the $1 oysters (3 to 5 p.m. on weekdays) and had heard they have a good selection of drinks, including local microbrews. I ordered a dozen oysters & had 2 in my BarNone milk stout and the other ten with lemon. However I made the mistake of trying their fried clams...without a doubt, they were the worst ever. If I hadnt clearly asked if they had clams before I ordered them, I would have believed they had a Newfoundlander in the kitchen who had sent me out a plate of scrunchions by mistake. Perhaps the clams are better in the clamming season, but skip them in winter! People at a nearby table were eating a good looking fish and chips, so I may try that next time. The staff were all welcoming, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Online menu said lobster rolls. We were told the menu had changed. Please update the menu online. The meal was not worth what we paid.

★★
December 21, 2023

We wanted to go somewhere for a couple apps and drinks and thought we would give The Local Pub & Oyster Bar a try. We ordered 6 oysters and 6 shrimp, and some sweet potato fries. 2 of our oysters were completely bad, foul smelling- should not have been served. We were then told that the bad oysters were noticed the day prior and yet they were still being served. Very disappointing as the restaurant is considered an oyster bar . The sweet potato fries were amazing, the shrimp was good and our waitress was sweet. We were comped for the oysters and given an apology from the waitress. Definitely won t be ordering seafood from this restaurant again.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Service is usually really good, the servers are friendly and good to make recommendations if you ask. I always find myself a bit disappointed in the food when it arrives compared to reading the description on the menu. Its okay but I havent found a dish worth going back for that really hits the spot. Some items seem over priced for what they are. Nice atmosphere though and the cocktails are usually good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place. Great service. Amazing food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A must stop when youre on the island ! Especially if youre looking for a good seafood meal! BEST fish and chips Ive ever had!! The batter was not thick and light enough that you could see the size of the actual fish and it was HUGE! My friend got the fish cakes and they looked homemade and done well! The oysters were meaty and fresh! Our server Shaelyn and other servers were sweet and attentive! Saving this place for future trips!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent service and food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Awesome servers, incredible food and atmosphere!!! Love the place. Wings really blew my mind. On top of that, the sauce was just perfect for the wings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We went to the Local many times since opening. The service and atmosphere was always great but the food was just fair in the beginning but they are dialing it in all the time. This most recent trip was a group of six and all had different dishes with no complaints at all. Keep it up! The live music is always a nice touch. We will keep going back as it all around fantastic.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

rice bow with honey garlic beef

December 21, 2023

Dont go to this place if youre hungry. Tried this place a few times now, but will be going to Coaches next time. 22 bucks for 8 clamstrips and a plate of fries is a little silly. They must need the money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was really good and there was enough of it on the plate. I have only been there twice but I have enjoyed both times Parking: I doubt there would ever be any problem parking there

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent service. Food was great!

December 21, 2023

One of the worst meals I ve had on my travels!! Service was just ok, but food was awful! Recommend another spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Out for a Mothers day dinner!! Lovely time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Appetizers were on point! Good amount of local beers as well. Ill be going back next time Im in Charlottetown

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great moment with our friends. The waitress was kind and excellent with the service. Delicious food. We will back soon.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available Food

★★★
December 21, 2023

Had the fish and chips and the fish was very wet!! I could not eat it! was very disappointed.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Patrick was our server and he was wonderful. He was knowledgeable about the food and gave us good recommendations and was able to answer all our questions. He checked in to make sure everything was good and to top it off, he even told us the best places to get souvenirs while in town. Thank you very much for your friendly service Patrick!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Decent food bar food , atmosphere was good, service good no complaints

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Live music. The oysters, mussels, the scallops, the clams were fresh and delicious. The local legend blonde beer was good. The service was excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love the food here, lots to choose from. Staff are friendly and service is great. Love the atmosphere but find this restaurant noisy. It s hard to enjoy with friends with it being so loud inside

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We had a great meal here on Fathers Day with 4 adults and 3 kids at one table. The food was great as well as the service. I had the steak wrap, which is only available during brunch. It was filling and delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food, very friendly staff and nice environment.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The Local is a good restaurant with a variety of pub food. The service was attentive, and the restaurant was quiet and relaxed. If youre looking for something outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Charlottetown, this is a good option.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Went here with my family and the Food was absolutely amazing and was cooked absolutely perfectly!! And our server Patrick was a gem. He was so helpful and made some great suggestions to us for our meals. His attitude and personality was A+ and was very friendly and kind. Highly recommend!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was good and fast. The seafood casserole and haddock tacos are a must try. Atmosphere is very new and sterile looking. I would recommend as a good family place, albeit a bit loud at times due to the high ceilings. Not as great for a more intimate dining experience. Wheelchair accessibility: Facilty includes wheelchair accessible parking, entrances, tables, and bathroom.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We always enjoy sitting at the bar and sharing something with our drinks. We found our favourite beef bites not as good this time. Well try them again next time.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

They have an outside area that no one uses taking up the sidewalk. With a view of the parking lot. I remember when they started they made a post about servers having to play for orders that got sent back. It got some bad social media attention so they claimed it was a joke. They have live music and I feel bad for the performers as no one really shows up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Visited friends we haven t seen in years. Great place to re connect with friends. Live musician was awesome. Food was great. Great presentation. Nice atmosphere. Friendly service. Would visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time ever eating oysters, our server was fantastic and I m so sorry I didn t ask your name ! Loved the food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I dont usually like lobster, but I took a chance and Im glad I did. Everything was perfect, my drink, the food, the service. I highly recommend. I took the lobster roll and my boyfriend took the seafood bake. They were both amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was delicious and fairly priced. Staff was friendly and attentive. Location was clean and modern.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really good food and service. Local beers on tap.

December 21, 2023

Our server Patrick was awesome and the food was delish. The music was way too loud. You couldnt have a conversation with people across the table. That kind of ruined it for me.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Decent and convenient little spot in Charlottetown with fantastic service and good food. It s a pretty standard menu and atmosphere feels a little chain-like but overall enjoyed the meal. Went for an early work lunch and it was pretty quiet. Waitress and hostess were fabulous and food came out quick. The menu has a good selection and it was decent food. I ordered the Pesto chicken sandwich with side salad. The side salads were awesome, fresh crisp mesclun and baby lettuces with diced tomatoes and peppers with a yummy sweet mustard sauce. The sandwich was seasoned chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, bacon, and pesto aioli. I found it a touch dry and wish there was a little more too it but the fresh bun and that side salad saved it. The haddock tacos looked awesome and decent review from the colleague who got the seafood bake. Overall decent little lunch, nothing wild happening with the food but honestly a solid spot.

December 21, 2023

Took over an hour and a half to get our food, rude service, everything all around needs major improvement. Awful experience.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Quality went down tenfold. About a year ago, they had decent house made fries. Fresh cut and seasoned chicken tenders. And really good dessert. And the servers were awesome. Used to get a glass of waster as soon as u sat down. Used to be worth it. Now, they are your standard unseasoned fries. Your standard frozen chicken strips. And decent desserts. But not worth 12 dollars. And the staff arnt the greatest. Food comes out in 5 minutes now (because they probably have it pre-cooked. Had to practily beg for pop and coffee refills. 2 meals and drinks (neither of them really expensive) cost near 60 dollars!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was delicious but the place is loud and echoes quite a bit. Service was friendly but slow, as there was a large group. The live music left something to be desired. Would have been lovely if the musician didnt use a synthesized drum machine. Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great live music, and flavourful, reasonably priced food.

★★
December 21, 2023

I did read the reviews and this place seems to be worthwhile. Why not we were hungry. So I called and made a reservation for 7pm at the bar as it was the only opening they had. When we arrived we were told that they had no reservation for us. So one of the servers said he would check, within five minutes, one of the hosts said there was a spot available in the basket . Good The place looks pretty good but wow was it loud. So we sat down waited about ten minutes and then ordered. Beet salad $16 Lobster roll. $27.99. Really? Fish and chips $19. Total $62.99 Tax. $9.45 Total $72.55 The salads was served in a large dish. Looked pretty good The lobster roll had roast potato pieces with skin attacked. The fish and chips had a much smaller piece of fish than what I saw being served to others. The fries looked interesting as though someone tossed them on the plate from across the room. The plate did have a decent coleslaw, not a lot but more than what I ve had at other places, and it was pretty good. The taste The beer batter haddock was very flaky, cooked right but lacking any noticeable flavour. It was missing even the slightest seasoning direct on the fish. But eating with the fried batter did give it some flavour but not enough to classify this fish as great. It was mediocre at best. I added pepper and that was a little better. The fries were the most criticized item on trip advisor and google reviews. I can see why , these fries were more like packaged previously frozen than hand cut or fresh.. I would agree with some of the reviews that called the fries limp and soggy. If you cannot get the basic fish and chips right and make it exceptional, then I would not be enticed to try anything else.. The lobster roll, if you can call it that, had no value and was a total waste of money at that price. Small pieces. Little amount, on a hot dog bun? Yeah, a damn hot dog bun. They could have at least tried to make it look like actual bread. this was a lazy meal thrown together by someone too tired or just did not care what went out. Would I recommend this place? If you are looking to have a conversation, go elsewhere. Way too loud. If you want pricey quality food, then go elsewhere, if you just want to go hang out at a bar and get fed expensive bar food that will leave you underwhelmed and wishing you found the perfect spot to enjoy as a tourist, this is not the place for you. Service by Jude was basic, nothing special just direct to the point. Take the order serve the order, collect for the order. But he was doing both bartending and service, For a tourist looking for great food and comfortable setting this is not the place, however for a local who connects with friends at their favourite local spot.. it s the right place. Parking: In a plaza with more spaces than ever needed

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful restaurant with a more relaxed and family vibe. Great service and good drinks. The chowder has corn in it which was different but still tasty, the muscles were good and the braised beef plate was great! The crusted haddock and the fish tacos were okay, but we probably wouldn t order them again. We noticed the fish platter at the next table and it looked great (60$). Perhaps something to try the next time around!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Just had lunch here, recommended by a hotel employee. I had the fish and chips but with the best salad. The fish was delicate and fresh with an amazing lighter coating and the beet salad was amazing. The toasted chic pea addition was a great touch. A meal that I didn t want to end. I ll definitely be back the next time I m in town.

December 21, 2023

The guy who waited us was so nice!! The . Nachos were pretty good, got the seafood boil was disgusting no flavour at all felt so sick after it . DONT GET SEAFOOD BOIL

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Sunday brunch Dine in open at 10 am Recommend Classic brunch Food : 5/5 |

December 21, 2023

Food was terribly disappointing. We ordered the seafood boil, where the corn was still frozen, and the boil had no flavour. We ordered the fried haddock, which came out looking extremely sad and was lacking flavour. The oysters were okay but missing the traditional vinaigrette and fresh horse radish - which you would expect from a place that calls itself an oyster house. The chowder was terrible to the point that we had to send it back (was not possible to eat), I have had clam chowder before and this one was just cream and fish. The food is definitely frozen and microwaved to service. I would not recommend eating there. However, customer service is amazing and everyone we spoke to was very nice and polite, from the hostesses to the waitresses.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Everything was great. Our server was really friendly. Only down fall it was really loud in the restaurant but other than that everything was awesome.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Six !! The food, and the service are exceptional. We tried 3 other restaurants and kept coming back 3 times to local. If you are really lucky you ll save room for the sticky bites dessert.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Dined in. Expensive but good. Friendly servers

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Friendly staff. Good food, quick service. Reasonable prices. We will be back again. Dietary restrictions: Lots GFO

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place for local seafood. Lots of great options on the menu from local oysters and mussels to scallops and shrimp. Their buck a shuck hours are extra nice as you can gorge on all the oysters you want :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fish tacos and fish cakes very good

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always a great meal and great service at The Local. Prices are on par with the area restaurants but the atmosphere is a little more upscale. A fun place to dine at...

★★★★
December 21, 2023

There was live music which was lovely, the artist was very nice. The food was very average, nothing to write home about. Great beer selections, and the only reason this restaurant didn t recieve a 3 star is because of our lovely server Patrick. Patrick, you definitely earned your star!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Room upstairs is great for parties!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We were there for my wifes Xmas party upstairs. Was a buffet meal of regular Xmas dinner fare, but the flavor was incredible. Everyone commented on the food. Great spot for an office party.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Awesome place Try the seafood bake to die for just sayin! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I love the local! A fabulous burger is always my go too!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Beautiful place. Unfortunately no crab cake or lobster being offered in the menu. Pasta for the kids.

December 21, 2022

Cody is forcing his workers to pay in full for meals with mistakes. Disgusting. We should ve taken a management course. Restaurant won t last long with this behaviour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I went a few months ago and the service was still slow - but I was pleasantly surprised at how much quicker service has picked up! As usual the staff were helpful and friendly, service was prompt, and the food was delicious!! Portion sizes are generous; the nachos were shared and there was more than enough food for us both! The atmosphere is an unusual blend of industrial-meets-pub (although it works!), and the staff really do create a fun environment for enjoying a meal with friends!

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This restaurant fails in business operations. You are always turned away 2-3 hours before close with the excuse our kitchen is slammed when there are plenty of empty tables. Its either bad management, bad ownership or both but for a LOCAL restaurant, there are better options where you will be provided better service then The Local. Stay away!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Fantastic place, great food, we went for brunch. Our server was great, personable and fun.Prices were remarkable. Will definately go again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent service and great food....thanks again...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

5 stars for food quality! The chicken parm sandwich is amazing, wish there was a bigger size option :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Service was awesome. Food was good. Food

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Drinks were good , food was OK..portion size was poor. End on a positive note, the service was great.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was very good and the dessert was delicious I would recommend and going to it

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Ive never been disappointed with The Local. The food is always top notch and with good portion sizes, and the drinks are just as amazing. Not to mention their wait staff is some of the most friendly Ive encountered. Oh and their local sauce is to die for.