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The 48 Essential Restaurants in Prince Edward County

There are not many Prince Edward County Restaurants that we have not been to. Dining out is one of our favorite past times here in the county.

Restaurants in Prince Edward County

We can help show you around the most popular restaurants in Prince Edward County including Picton, Bloomfield, and Wellington, and all around the area.

You have a variety of options that includes casual dining, fine dining, or phone in Pizza and other take-out orders.

Popular Prince Edward County Restaurants

These are great places to eat in Picton and we often visit these places on a regular basis.

Most Popular Picton Restaurants

1Gus’s Family RestaurantCanadian$$12Hartleys TavernCanadian$$$
2Coaches Pub House and GrillPub fare$$13The MaransCanadian$$$
3The Royal HotelCanadian$$$147 NumbersItalian$$
4The Island Family RestaurantCanadian, Chinese, Greek$$15Merrill HouseFrench cuisine$$$
5The LighthouseCanadian$$16Prince Edward PizzaPizza, Italian$$
6Crepe EscapeCrepes$17Picton PizzaPizza$$
7BocadoSpanish$$$18Pie GuysPizza $$
8The Blue SailSea Food$$$19555 BreweryWood Fire Pizza$$
9The Vic Drive-InCanadian$$29The Golden InnChinese$$
10County CanteenCanadian$$21Angry BirdsChicken$$
11The Acoustic GrillCanadian$$22The Lunch BoxSandwich shop$$

Popular Outside Picton Restaurant

23Stella’s EateryCanadian$$29SUJEOKorean$$
24The Restaurant on the KnollCanadian$$$30Lake on The Mountain InnCanadian$$
25Baileys Casual DiningCanadian$$31The Waring HouseCanadian$$
26Parsons Brewing CompanyCanadian$$32Waupoos Estates Winery & RestaurantCanadian$$$
27BantamCanadian$$33The Miller Houseflambées$$
28Stratos PizzeriaPizza$$34Sand and PearlSea Food$$$

Popular Bloomfield Restaurants

35Flame & SmithSteakhouse$$$
36BermudaCanadian$$
37Bloomfield Public HouseCanadian$$

Popular Wellington Restaurants

38North DocksCanadian$$44Idle WildAsian$$
39Midtown BrewingPub fare$$45Saigon RestaurantVietnamese$$
40Drake DevonshireCanadian$$46Koenji Whisky BarKorean$$
41Lakeshore MotelCanadian$$$47GOOD PlaceVegan, Natural Health Foods$$
42Flossie’s SandwichesSandwich shop$$48La CondesaMexican$$
43East and MainCanadian$$

Popular Restaurants In Picton List

Gus's Family Restaurant

Gus’s Family Restaurant $$

Located: 189 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-6900.

A local favorite that’s been in Picton for a long time.

As far as old-school mom-and-pop diners go this is a local favorite Prince Edward County Restaurant.

Low cost, big portions, delicious food, and friendly service. Big Menu options. Making it One of the most popular restaurants in Prince Edward County for locals.

Coach’s Pub and Grill House $$

Coach's Pub Cheeseburger

Located: 251 Main St W, Prince Edward, ON – Phone: (613) 476-5888.

Great Pub style food including wings and burgers.  

One of the best bars in prince edward county. Great times!

The most popular restaurants in Prince Edward County if you are on a budget.

The Royal Hotel $$$

Located: 247 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 961- 2600.

The Royal Hotel Ribeye Steak

High-end dining with an extensive menu and local produce.

Vegetarian-friendly vegan options.

Locally sourced ingredients and local craft beer and wine.

Inside and outside seating in the garden.

Excellent dessert coffee selection.

You can see our dining experience at the Royal HERE

The Island Family Restaurant $$

The Island Family Restaurant

Located: Main, 70 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-6986.

Mom and Pop family restaurant with great portions and low prices.

Great for takeout. Food is always consistent and hot when they serve it.

They offer Chinese food, wraps, and an excellent breakfast.

Two people can eat supper for under $40 making it one of our favorite places.

The Lighthouse Restaurant $$

The Lighthouse Restaurant

Located: 33 Bridge St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-2186.

Opens early at 7 am and closes at 2 pm.

Amazing breakfast and brunch restaurant with a patio.

Right in Picton Harbor, it’s an excellent place to eat.

Lots of menu options including vegetarian-friendly vegan options.

Located inside the Harbour Inn Hotel on Picton Town Hill.

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This is one of the top 7 Picton restaurants on the water.

Crepe Escape

Crepe Escape $

Located: 206 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 848-8355.

You’ll find them in the Armory in downtown Picton.

Great for lunch or dinner and you can choose savory and sweet crepes that are creatively always delicious.

Meals include gluten-free and vegan options.

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Bocado

Bocado $$$

Located: 252 Picton Main St, Prince Edward, ON – Phone: (613) 476-2208.

A high-end Spanish restaurant with tapas that have plenty.

Amazing taste and flavors in every sharable dish.

They offer a large wine selection and plenty of mixed drink options.

They often have wine on sale and the deserts are amazing.

A great dessert coffee selection.

The Blue Sail $$$

The Blue Sail

Located: 266 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 645-2583.

This seafood restaurant has a seafood market in the front.

The oysters are just amazing and fresh but my favorite dish is the surf and turf.

It’s a bit expensive but the seafood is fresh and prepared very well.

The Vic Drive-In Café $$

The Vic Cafe

Located: 166 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-2233.

The only Drive-in Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch, experience in Picton.

Famous for the Tater Tots and my suggestion is the breakfast poutine!

They offer live music through the summer and weekly specials.

They have a colorful, covered patio outside.

The County Canteen $$

The County Canteen

Located: 279 Main St W, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-6663.

LIVE music and great food and $5 Caesars on Sundays.

Very large selection of beer on taps and regional wines.

The brisket sandwich is my go-to but they have a chicken sandwich called “Too Fat to Fly” and it’s awesome.

Went for lunch and had poutine with real curds and thick gravy. 

Has the biggest beer list that features more than just a local selection of drinks.

The Acoustic Grill $$

Located: 172 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-2887.

Small cozy pub with live music and great food.

Probably “THE BEST” chicken wings in Picton.

You can order local craft beer, cider, and wine.

I recommend the “Acoustic Jam” burger with extras.

One of our favorite places for great food and live music. 

Hartley’s Tavern $$$

Located: 19 Elizabeth St, Prince Edward, ON – Phone: (613) 476-8888.

They open later in the afternoon so reservations are recommended.

Fine dining and great ambiance. There are not any menu items that are not delicious.

We like starting with the oysters and the lobster rolls.

You can order mains or choose the three-course dinner with a few options to choose from.

I’d recommend the Grilled Hanger Steak from the Main section of the menu. Fabulous!

The price is fair for an upscale dining experience.

The outside patio stays open late into the season but there are heaters to keep you warm.

The Marans $$$

The Marans NY Strip

Located:165 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 920 1195.

Opens late so I’d suggest making reservations. Also, it’s a bit small inside so seating is limited.

Classy place with some great food done right in my books.

The truffle salted NY strip is a gem for the $40 price tag.

The shiitake mushroom risotto is another recommendation you should try.

They have Crème brûlée too which is hard to find in Picton.

7 Numbers $$

Located: 161 Main St W, Picton, ON – Phone (613) 476-4777

Italian cuisine with a southern Italy twist.

The ambiance inside is very nice.

The patio during the warmer months is nice but it’s small and cozy.  

Merrill House $$$

Located: Picton Main St E #343, Picton, ON – Phone: (866) 567-5969.

Set in an old Victorian home the Merrill House offers an intimate dining experience.

Gourmet breakfasts each we were there. Very Very Good! Great staff and service, highly recommend.

You pay for how many courses 3 Courses $105, 4 Courses $135, 5 Courses $165.

They offer local wine pairing as well.

Try the Enright Farms Simmental Beef Tenderloin paired with Sandbanks Red Banco noir.

Prince Edward Pizza $$

Located: 130-2 Main St W, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-4424.

Cash ONLY.

They aim to cheese! The crew in there is awesome!

I have to say this is a local favorite Prince Edward County Restaurant for Pizza!

They offer more than just Pizza. Chicken Parm, Chicken wings, and burgers too!

Picton Pizzeria $$

Picton Pizzeria

Located: 135 Picton Main St, Prince Edward, ON – Phone: (613) 476-3289.

One of the very first Pizzerias in Picton. Great deals and great prices for Pizza in Picton.

Offer a large pizza, bread sticks, and Salad for around $29.

The toppings are always generous and of good quality but the best part is always the crust. 

Pie Guy’s Pizzeria $$

Pie Guy's Pizzeria

Located: 94 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-1100.

Late-night food rescue! Open usually really late on weekends.

Combination pizza and some medium buffalo wings you just can’t go wrong. 

The food is great and we have tried many different things from their menu and have never been disappointed.

You can order food at 2 am and they still deliver.

Great barbecue pizza here.

555 Brewery $$

Located: 124 Picton Main St, Prince Edward. ON – Phone (613) 476-5556.

555 wood fire Pizza

A microbrewery right on the main street with amazing wood-fired pizza and Pretzels.

The theme is worth checking out as it tells the story of a Picton hanging many years ago.

The owners “Rock” and it is always fun to hang out there I’m part of their mug club!

The Golden Inn Chinese Food $$

Located: 155 Picton Main St, Prince Edward, ON – Phone: (613) 476-7056.

Lots of room to eat but they do a lot of takeouts. Sweet and Sour Pork is amazing.

Angry Birds Rotisserie Chicken $$

Located: 376 Picton Main St, Picton, ON – Phone (613) 476-0011.

Angry Birds Thunder crunch

The Thunder crunch beats KFC hands down.

There is also a half chicken dinner that is great.

The menu is a bit limited but it is a roadside chicken rotisserie.

Every visit there I find the staff very friendly.

The food is delicious and the portions are large. 

Lots of homemade goodies at the front counter.

The Lunch Box $$

Located: 11 Macsteven Dr #1, Prince Edward, ON – Phone (613) 471-1222.

Take out Only!

Great for a picnic or when you heading to the beach.

They make amazing breakfast sandwiches.

You can get bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted ciabatta bun with mayonnaise for $11.

Onesta Italian $$$

Located: 172 Picton Main St Unit 105, Picton – (613) 645-2252

Renowned for its rustic, romantic atmosphere and traditional Italian cuisine, Onesta creates unforgettable meals for guests with the freshest ingredients.

Onesta also features an extensive wine list to complement every dish.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy date night or an amazing dining experience, Onesta will surely make it happen.

Stop by Onesta Italian restaurant in Picton for a truly delightful culinary experience!

Popular Restaurants Outside of Picton

When you’re looking to leave Picton for a bite to eat there are some really cool places to check out.

These are places to eat in Prince Edward County which is outside of Picton.

Stella’s Eatery $$

Located: 2470 Prince Edward County Rd 8 – Phone: (613) 661-6629.

Stellas in Waupoos

One of my favorite Prince Edward County Restaurants because it’s close to where we live.

Oysters are excellent!

Some great seafood selections are great!

It’s fast and it’s reasonable.

The Restaurant on the Knoll $$

Located: 1642 County Rd 12, Prince Edward, ON – Phone (613) 393-2063.

Definitely has a great view and a patio on the beach. I’d say one of the 25 best patios to eat at in Prince Edward County.

Restaurant on the Knoll

They offer sharable platters that you also may like.

If you like seafood then I recommend trying the Seafood Linguine with fresh mussels, and tiger shrimp on crab sauce Linguine for $36.

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Baileys Casual Dining $$

Located: 314 County Rd 10, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-7187.

A local favorite and has great prices.

Baileys Casual Dining

Only open until 2 pm and they have a small patio.

Most people go here for breakfast which is amazing but they have a full menu.

They have “All Day Breakfast“.

You can order wraps, fish and chips, burgers, and all types of sandwiches.

Parsons Brewing Company $$

Located: 876 County Rd 49, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-9977.

Parsons Brewing Burger

A brewery with food and a very large dog-friendly outside seating area.

I suggest the fried chicken, but I’ll warn you there are no sides only what you order.  

You can purchase local beer, cider, wine, and other goods from here in the county.

The biggest beer list in Prince Edward County.

Bantam $$

Located: 629 Closson Rd, Hillier, ON – Phone: (613) 403-3533.

Bantam Picton

In the heart of wine country and a great stop while on a wine tour.

It’s more of a wine bar but they do offer a small menu with some great eats.

It’s a small place and can get busy but the service is always great.

Strato’s Pizzeria & Restaurant $$

Located: 20018 Loyalist Pkwy, Consecon, ON – Phone: (613) 394-3000.

Excellent Pizza. They offer Greek favorites like souvlaki and spanakopita with good prices to match.

SUJEO $$

Located: 172 Picton Main St unit 104, Prince Edward, ON. Phone: (613) 476-2125.

SUJEO Bulgogi

The first Korean restaurant in Picton ever. Authentic Korean menu with spice and everything.

Great bibimbap, dumplings, and beef but my favorite is the galbi and bulgogi.

The Inn at Lake on the Mountain $$

Located: 286 County Rd 7, Prince Edward, ON – Phone: (613) 476-1321.

The Mountain Burger

Sit on the patio at Lake on the mountain.

It gets a bit breezy some days but it’s a beautiful place for lunch or dinner.

We take out-of-town guests here a lot.

Try the Mountain Burger and Yukon fries!!

If you take a famous Prince Edward County Horn Trip…Stop in.

The Waring House Restaurant & Inn $$

Located: 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-7492.

Waring House Restaurant

Live music on the weekend as local bands play here.

Great pub fare including wings and fish and chips.

The French Onion soup is fabulous and very filling. Reasonably priced.

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Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant $$$

Located: 3016 County Rd 8, Picton, ON – Phone: (613) 476-8338.  

Great views of Lake Ontario. Farm-to-table gourmet food inside or on the patio.

Lots of room inside and out. The breakfast is spectacular.

They have a candy store inside!

The cool thing here is the menu has fixed prices. One of the only restaurants in Prince Edward County with a fixed menu.

You can purchase a 3-course lunch at one cost of $55/person.

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The Miller House Cafe & Brasserie $$

Located: 275 County Rd 7, Prince Edward, ON – Phone: (613) 707-6182.

A patio has an amazing view people flock here for.

They serve their own craft beer selection and other local wines and ciders.

Limited menu with some amazing Flambés.

They have a Charcuterie full of different meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, ballotines, pâtés, and confit, primarily from pork.

Cheese and cracker plates go well with the local wine…Just saying! 

One of the most popular restaurants in Prince Edward County for the view.

Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar $$$

Located: 1705 County Rd 12, Prince Edward, ON – Phone: (613) 503-0498.

Close to the famous Sandbanks Park.

A pricy seafood dinner with some amazing menu items.

A popular tourist restaurant. You really should make reservations first.

Popular Bloomfield Restaurants

Flame + Smith $$$

Located: 106 Bloomfield Main St, Bloomfield, ON – Phone: (613) 393-1005.

The Flame and Smith

The incredible food menu of woodfire cooking. If you chose to go try the “Chefs Menu” for $95.

I was told by many friends to try it and I’m so glad I did. This is a great special occasion night out.

They have a small patio with some cool vibes right out front.

Bermuda $$

Located: 275 Bloomfield Main St, Bloomfield, ON – Phone: (613) 393-0111.

Bermuda Burger

A popular place for locals with the best burgers in town.

They have an amazing cheeseburger.

I’ve never seen a bigger chicken sandwich in my life.

There are many great selections on the menu.

One of our favorite places to dine according to our taste buds.

Bloomfield Public House $$

Located: 257 Bloomfield Main St, Bloomfield, ON – Phone: (613) 393-9292.

Bloomfield Public House

They have seating inside and a small patio outside.

They have local wines, beer, and ciders. The ribs were delicious.

My wife had the crab roll sandwich and said it was made with real crab meat. She loved it.

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Popular Wellington Restaurants

North Docks $$

Located: 153 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 848-0876.

North Docks Lobster Dip

Our favorite restaurant in Wellington.

We usually stop here while on a wine tour as the food is excellent.

The portions are huge, and the price is very reasonable. The lobster dip is amazing.

This is one of my favorite things to do in Wellington.

Midtown Brewing $$

266 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-1001.

Midtown Fish Burger

Microbrewery with some great food. The least expensive brewery I’ve been to.

Seating inside and outside. The burger is great and comes with tons of fries.

Drake Devonshire Inn $$$

Located: 24 Wharf St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-3338.

Drake Devonshire Burger

A lovely stylish restaurant hotel with a great view of Lake Ontario.

Right downtown and close to everything. The food is perfect every time.

Most of the seating inside or out on the patio has a great view.

The eggs benedict is amazing. There are open mic and live music sessions there often.

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Lakeshore Motel $$$

Located 349 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-2034.

Lakeshore Motel Fish and chips

Close to downtown. Really nice patio with an excellent view of Lake Ontario.

The food is excellent and the service is friendly.

They have a pool so you can have lunch and hang out for a swim. I come here for late afternoon dinners.

Oysters are a bit pricey compared to other restaurants in Wellington but the food is worth it.

Flossie’s Sandwiches $$

Flossies Restaurant

Located 1317 Wilson Rd, Hillier, ON – Phone: (613) 808-9818.

Growing in popularity and they have great outside seating now.

The menu is limited but the food is excellent.

Try Carson’s Serendipity sandwich, it’s amazing.

East and Main Bistro $$

270 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-5420.

Opens late in the afternoon at 5 pm. Locally sourced ingredients with local craft beer, wine, and cider.

A popular place for locals. A small place with gourmet meals. They have a small patio.  

Idle Wild $$

Located 305 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-3334.

Idle Wild

Just found out about this place and am glad I did. They serve Asian food.

I tried the pork and Kimchi which was spicey and nice.

We sat out on the deck, which is small, but it wasn’t busy anyway. They do offer to take out so you eat just down the street at Wellington Park.  

Saigon Restaurant $$

Located: 11 Prince Edward Dr unit b, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-3888.

This is a Vietnamese Take Out ONLY home-cooked service.

Saigon Restaurant
Picture Courteous of Saigon Restaurant

You should pre-order one day ahead to make sure you can get on the list.

They took my order when I called on the same day but warned me I was lucky as they had enough food prepared.

The food is made in small batches and is “Excellent”.

If you’re planning on coming to Wellington preorder one day in advance.

They offer combo plates. I order a day ahead then pick it up and take it to the picnic tables in Wellington Park.   

Koenji Whisky Bar $$

Located 287 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-2329.

Koenji Whisky Bar chicken wings

Yes, they serve amazing single-match whisky from all over the world.

They offer a limited menu with some excellent small dishes.

Nothing on the menu is over $18. I had chicken wings and Shrimp and noodles.

GOOD Place $$

Located 153 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-5189.

GOOD Place spinach salad

This is a health food café with vegan options.

Nothing on the menu is over $12.

They offer healthy smoothies also.

Excellent vegan restaurant.

La Condesa $$

Located 298 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON – Phone: (613) 399-2007.

La Condesa CEVICHE TOSTADA

A popular Mexican restaurant. Small menu with everything under $12.

Excellent braised beef tacos. I also tried the Pollo Asado Tacos with the grilled chicken, and you should too.

What is The Taste Trail?

The Taste Trail in Prince Edward County is a list of locations where you can try different foods.

You’ll visit a list of local wineries, craft breweries, cider houses, and restaurants throughout the county that offer either a small or extensive menu.

Most places will also serve food from Charcuterie boards, Wood oven-fired Pizza, or menu items so you can enjoy some amazing scenery and a meal.

Just follow the signs…well actually a map would help.

See this post to learn about the taste trail in more detail.

Taste Trail in Prince Edward County MAP

Countylicious in PEC

Countylicious is popular here in the county. It happens twice annually and offers you a pre-fixed menu from some of the best restaurants in the county.

See this post to learn everything about Countylicious.

You’re going to want to check it out, it’s awesome.

For just $20 you can order lunch and for $40 per person, you can order supper.

I strongly recommend calling ahead and making reservations as many places have limited seating and they fill up fast.

The participating restaurants change all the time but it’s so worth trying, you will not regret it.

To learn which restaurants participate visit the Countylicious website HERE.

Also, check out these 30 things to do in Prince Edward County.

Conclusion

If you’ve been to some of these restaurants in Prince Edward County let me know which ones and what your experience was like.

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