Papa Joe's
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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Canadian, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
“The mussels were hands down the meatiest, freshest, most delicious mussels I...”
“... to perfection, the salad was fresh and delicious and the haddock was good.”
“... this, it fills you right up!), Mussels (always yummy and fresh), the Blac...”
“The steak was cooked to perfection and the crusted haddock and scallops were...”
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Details
CUISINES
Canadian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
Contribute
4.5
293 reviews
Excellent
159
Very good
94
Average
28
Poor
9
Terrible
3
Gardiner W
Vancouver535 contributions
Apr 2023 • solo
Sunday night so I knew it would be busy. Couldn't get in at 630pm but came back an hour later and found a seat. The place was hopping! This is a popular family restaurant - good menu, fair prices and generous portions. They had a roast turkey dinner ($20) this evening which was tasty and quickly served. The folks running this place sure know what they are doing. A nice change from fast food places or high end expensive venues.
Written May 18, 2023
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butchartd
London162 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
We ordered chowder, fish and chips, and nachos. The chowder was fantastic. Reasonable portion for $16. The fish and chips were solid. Lightly battered and tasty for $20. Good fries, too. The veggie nachos were very small in portion size and poor value at $18. Our server was Brett and he was wonderful.
Written August 21, 2024
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BeautyAndTheFeast
Charlottetown39 contributions
Feb 2023 • friends
Incredible food but also incredible desserts! Their dessert menu caters to all sweet tooth’s and the prices are reasonable for the quality dessert you’re getting.
I enjoy going here simply for a nice dessert and coffee sometimes, though the food is always superb as well.
This time I got the chocolate brownie dessert and it didn’t disappoint
Written February 18, 2023
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Jessie T
23 contributions
Mar 2023 • business
I continue to return to this restaurant for my favorites every time I am on the island. The staff are lovely, service is speedy, they accomodate Gluten Free very well (I have celiac but they accomodate it very well, never any issues) and the food is AMAZING!
Favorites so far include: Seafood Chowder (super flavorful and so much seafood in this, it fills you right up!), Mussels (always yummy and fresh), the Blackened Salmon (15/10- I crave the potatoes now all the time.. so good; the salmon is always perfectly cooked and the plate is always very well presented-even if it's takeout!).
I will be back many more times in the future but highly recommend for anyone who wants a tasty, hearty meal. In particular, anyone with Celiacs or gluten sensitivity. Come check it out, you won't regret it!
Written March 2, 2023
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David M
Halifax47 contributions
Sep 2024 • family
Awesome restaurant! I've never been disappointed here. An amazing and extensive menu. Very substantial portions. These folks know how to do seafood, Lebanese food, and home-cooked meals. Excellent friendly staff, quick service. Very highly recommended!
Written October 4, 2024
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Doug C
Kentville150 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
We dropped in on a busy Tuesday evening about a week after hurricane Fiona hit P.E.I hard, and Papa Joes was open and happy to serve. Attentive service, very good lobster roll and bouillabaisse with tomato sauce that had good punch to it and lots of seafood and potatoes. A fine experience overall.
Written October 5, 2022
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katandkandy
Ontario48 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
We had spent the day at the waterfront and I had wanted to eat downtown again, but my husband was anxious to leave, so we decided to find somewhere to eat on our way back to our Airbnb. We happened upon this place … and I’m so glad we did.
We had the seafood chowder (so much deep flavour), fish and chips (light and breaded in cornmeal), pasta bolognese (with creamy dollops of ricotta and two generous pieces of garlic toast), followed by their house-made baklava cheesecake … which was an unexpected and divine way to end our meal.
Our server was amazing but one thing to note, the owner (or maybe the manager) walked around and talked to all the locals, but seemed to snub the tourists. It wasn’t very welcoming in that respect, but our server and the other staff were friendly so that made up for the somewhat obvious disregard for visitors.
Other than that, we were pleasantly surprised to find this place … it was one of the best meals we had while visiting Charlottetown.
Written August 11, 2022
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Culture324885
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • family
Amazing chowder! Fish & chips were excellent- fresh cut fries and fresh fish.
Turkey club on GF bun was yummy.
Garden salad was delicious with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Superb service!!
Written June 7, 2024
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Global50773
Alliston4 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
We were looking for a place to eat at Prince Edward Island and we checked Trip Advisor and decided to try it after taking a peek at the menu.
Our server Darleen was so nice, food was beautifully presented, we had the Blackened Salmon and the AjĂ Tuna, we liked it so much that we decided to go again the next day and I tried the rib eye it was nicely seasoned and just perfectly cooked to my taste, my husband had the salmon again.
When I left I forgot my cell on the table, and Darleen went out of the restaurant to hand it to me. Definitely if you want to have a nice dinner, eat at Papa Joe’ s.
Written November 9, 2021
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aboutmiami
257 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Obviously, a local favorite. This is a wonderful menu, the calamari was homemade and battered and fried to perfection, the salad was fresh and delicious and the haddock was good. Ask for the fries well done— the sweet potato fries came out great. A big thank you to DENNNY, our waitress, who was so very accommodating.
Written August 5, 2023
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Franklinmacd
Charlottetown1245 contributions
May 2021 • family
Papa Joe's is a family owned restaurant that has been around for a lot of years. I know they have a following of regulars that dine here. Probably because the food is good, the service is great and they have a warm and comforting atmosphere. It is hard to explain but I feel at home when I come to this restaurant. I have always been pleased with my meal and the main coarse prices are reasonable. I recommend this restaurant for all occasions that you choose to dine out for. If I was to critique anything it would be the pricing of their desserts. Dont get me wrong, the desserts here are very good but they charge between $8-10. For a piece of anything. No matter how good a sweet treat is, pricing needs to be based on what the product is, how it is presented and you base it proportionally on the prices of your main courses and the class that your restaurant is in. Factoring in all these reasons, their desserts are too expensive. All in all Papa Joe's offers you a nice time out.
Written May 30, 2021
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Ron M
Lindsay11 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Very friendly staff, large portions, creative takes on old favourites. If you love garlic, try the zataar fries - middle Eastern seasoning with garlic sauce. Good value as well.
Written August 21, 2023
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Adanaca
Bathurst315 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
Had lunch at Papa Joe's during a recent trip to Charlottetown. Came highly recommended and didn't disappoint.
We were a group of five and everyone enjoyed their food. Pasta Bolognese, fish and chips, turkey club and liver, bacon, onions and gravy. You have to try the zatar fries. So good!
Waitress was so friendly and amazed us by remembering all our orders without writing it down.
Written July 27, 2023
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Michele
Hamilton2 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
This is not my first time at Papa Joe’s however to food and the service is so consistent, I wanted to make sure I gave a shout out. I have tried several dishes and without exception the food was delicious and prepared perfectly. This particular visit I had the rib eye steak and it melted in my mouth. I wish I had gotten our server’s name…he was fantastic. I’m not sure if he was an owner but he was the perfect blend of friendly and welcoming, attentiveness and efficiency. Really made our visit memorable. We were there Friday Sept 17 around 6 in the bar area so to the owners, you have a great employee in this young man.
Written September 19, 2021
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britt77
Dartmouth352 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
For a sunny Tuesday the place was packed - glad we made reservations!
Poke bowl, salad and chicken meals were very good.
Service was a little slow, but they were busy, so that's forgivable.
What is not forgivable is the use of two previously frozen rectangles of fish on a plate of fish and chips!
C'mon Papa Joe, is that really the standard you aspire to? So disappointing.
Written July 22, 2022
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