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Inconsistent but overall, good
August 16, 2014We stayed on PEI for two weeks, near Cardigan, so we dined at this restaurant a number of times, for lunch and dinner. We did notice inconsistencies in the quality of the food. When it was on the poorer side, it seemed to coincide with staff issues/shortages. But, the staff who are there do go out of their way to... more
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Dissapointing
August 04, 2014A nice setting, but the food was disappointing. Yes it has a large selection of fish items on the menu which was printed too small to easily read, but we are not fish lovers. There we no appetizer choices that didn't include fish. The ribs I ordered were acceptable; the chicken my spouse ordered was not sufficiently cooked, and the... more
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Fantastic meal
July 27, 2014On our second trip to PEI we stopped in to eat. What great meals we have had! This time there were 9 of us. Without a doubt, I had my best meal while on the island. I had a craving for fried clams and they were done to perfection. Everyone else was very pleased with their choices as well. Our... more
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Terrific little eatery
July 19, 2014Fantastic view of the marina - make sure you eat on the patio if the weather allows. Very good food, and the usual wonderful PEI service. Can't go wrong with almost any of the seafood dishes; I had the seafood casserole - very generous portions of salmon, shrimp and haddock, and very very yummy. Reasonable prices too.
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Best outdoor dinner I have had in a really long time
July 15, 2014We ate outside on patio, overlooking the marina. Waitresses were very helpful and accommodating(as we had our three young children with us). I had the lobster tacos...mmmm grilled succulent with a hint of spice. Wish I had some right now! I highly recommend! Fantastic atmosphere...I could go on and on!
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Excellent meal, excellent view
July 08, 2014we eat outside on the patio overlooking the Cardigan harbor. I ordered the Lobster cocktail as an appetizer and it was very good. For my main course I had the seafood Linguine and it had generous amounts of scallops, lobster, shrimp with a tasty creme sauce. I will definitely be back for this dish. My wife ordered scallops in a... more
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OMG Omelette
July 06, 2014If you are looking for one of the best homemade breakfast's around, this is the place! We have been here a few times, & would be here more often if we lived close by!! Each time, I try a new omelette, this time, the seafood (lobster, haddock, and scallop). F.Y.I......there is a whole lobster in it. Tail and two large... more
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Excellent Fish & Chips
June 29, 2014We had a late lunch in late June, still not full season, but at 2pm things were still busy. We ordered clams & chips and fish (0ne piece) & chips. The clams were excellent, local and well done. But the fish was well beyond excellent... memorable. Price was normal.
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Some very good
June 02, 2014
The seafood pasta was good and the crab dip to start was so good you wanted to lick the bowl...or at least I did.
The rest of our food was average. Was not bad...well...might want to avoid the lobster tacos...but ribs were ok.
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Down East Dance and Dinner
May 27, 2014After the annual dance recital in Montague, the restaurant was still able to squeeze us in for a late dinner with the family and children. Children's menu offered and if you like seafood, check it out. Quaint place on the river. Great menu and apps.
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Excellent Ribs
April 16, 2014Decided to go to Cape Light for takeout. We ordered the spareribs which are always on the menu and are among the best I have ever had. Lucky for us the special that night were beef ribs so we tried an order of those. They were beyond delicious, now I can't say which one would be my favourite!
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A totally miserable experience
September 25, 2013
Terrible service, waitress didn't know how to open a bottle of wine.
Out of stock on wines and items on the menu
Average food but big prices
Belligerent owner and maitre D - zero desire to make amends for the customer
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Exactly as expected from a nice PEI eating spot
September 02, 2013The food was good, although the service was painfully slow. If you can get a view of the water, it doesn't matter how slow it was!
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September 01, 2013
The hostess was very friendly but it appeared that she was having difficultly keeping up that night - we all have our moments and maybe this was an exception.
We did not get our beverages until dinner was served which we waited over an hour to get.
The food was good and the prices were okay.
This place was recommended...
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Need a host/hostess
August 10, 2013
We dropped in to Cape Light this evening, hoping to get a table.
Parking lot full at 5:40PM, so we knew we were in trouble.
Arriving in the lobby, there was a group of 4 ladies ahead of us waiting, and the servers in the dining room looked as if they were run off their feet - one of the...
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Best value dinner we had in a restaurant on pei
July 31, 2013
My wife and I ate here on the 24th July, 2013 ( The restaurant had been recommended by a B&B owner in an other part of the island).
We arrived without a reservation and asked to see the menu. The manageress quickly supplied those and explained that there were two seperate menus, one for the restaurant and one for the...
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PEI hospitality and excellent food
July 28, 2013Great restaurant and great great food.Our family found this restaurant and it was delicious. The chef Maurice and wife Tammie were very friendly.We all loved the food. I recommend the ribs that were on the pub menu. I also recommend the beef dip, mmmm, it was very good. It was on the diner menu. My mother said that the haddock... more
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Lobster Benedict Awesome
July 26, 2013I have yet to have a meal that wasn't the best it could possibly be. I have been there several times but it is my all time favourite place to go for breakfast. I have had the Lobster Benedict there when in season and it is Great way to start a day. The service is always excellent and Tammy and... more
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Food Excellent - Service only Fair
July 25, 2013Three of us ate here for lunch on July 25th. I ordered the seafood chowder and the other guests had the fish and chips. Although the chowder was very good, it was not as advertized on the menu. There were only clams and some white fish in the chowder, no lobster, shrimp salmon or lobster in my chowder. That was... more
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excellent food
July 24, 2013My husband and I didn't have a reservation when we found the Cape Light restaurant. The main parking lot and the lower lot were totally full, and we were lucky to get a spot and a table in the dinning room. My husband ordered the Beef Tenderloin which had "a delicious flavor" and I ordered the fried clams which were... more
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Cape Light Restaurant - Suprise
July 22, 2013Exploring the Points East trail we discovered the Cape Light Restaurant in quiet little Cardigan - wow, what a surprise. Hard to imagine how such a great restaurant could exist in this quiet setting. Great selections, fresh ingredients & deliciously prepared - a great kitchen. Friendly attentive service - just an excellent overall experience - a dinner worth the money.... more
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Island Hospitality - NOT
July 19, 2013My husband and I had dinner at Cape Light on a recent trip to PEI. The next day, about 4:30 pm, we were driving through Cardigan and...er....nature called. We discussed stopping at Cape Light as the restaurant and bar are separated by a foyer where the washrooms are located, with the foyer being just inside the entrance. We considered that... more
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Consistently excellent
July 14, 2013The Cape Light is easily the best restaurant east of Charlottetown - and judging by the number of people that visit Cardigan (from Charlottetown and west!) just to have dinner at the Cape Light, I'd say it rivals any place in the capital city. The ribs are without a doubt the best on the Island, perhaps even in Atlantic Canada.... more
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Good food
July 14, 2013My best friend and I went to this restaurant based on a recent magazine review raving about the fish and chips. We went into the dining room and were asked if we had reservations, which we didn't. Offered the choice of one of three tables by the bar which was acceptable. We were given the dinner menu which did not... more
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Wow - the best ever - and i mean it
June 08, 2013The Bar Clam Chowder...........absolutely the best ever and yes, better than mine! I have never had bar clams as tender as I did here. I love bar clams. The Coquilles St.-Jacques was also absolutely the best ever. Nice, plump, large scallops. The servers were great. Chef Maurice Vautour is a super-fine man with food. Keep up the wonderful work.
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One of the best
June 07, 2013We were staying at the Brudenell Resort and decided to go "off-site" to find a restaurant. Well, "offsite" was a three minute drive into the beautiful town of Cardigan. There is a restaurant and a pub on site, and we chose to eat in the restaurant, the pub being quite busy. We had wonderful seating by the windows looking out... more
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Beware of Extra Charges
June 02, 2013
This restaurant was recommended for its view and good food. Yes, food was good, a little skimpy with the hollandaise sauce, asked for a bit extra, $4.00 was added to the bill. Also ketchup, come on now, waitress should advise customers as most of us would assume there would be no charge.
Service was slow, refills on coffee didn't come...
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Awesome burgers
May 10, 2013We stopped at the Cape LIght restaurant for lunch and the food was delicious....the best haddock burger ever....my husband had a beef burger and he enjoyed it very much and the little chive potato patties were amazing too...service was great as Tammy made us feel so welcome and even helped us with our driving directions...hopefully we can come back soon...or... more
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Very Good PEI Restaurant
January 22, 2013Great place to take the family for good meals at good prices. Great service. Try the ribs, they are to die for. Good assorment of food. Get a table overlooking the water in the summer and you have a great view of the Cardigan Marina. Lots of action.
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A savory vacation for your taste buds
November 02, 2012This is by far the best restaurant in Canada!! From living in multiply cities across Canada this one tops it all!! The food is Devine, atmosphere is elegant and the service is exceptional! The ribs are so tender you can eat them with a spoon! My husband had the pan fried haddock which is a local favorite and now he... more
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Very good for me
September 06, 2012My wife and I had an enjoyable dinner. The food was good. Service great! Atmosphere great! They also have WiFi and a nice Pub in addition to the main Dinning room. Try the buffet on Friday and Saturdays.
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Bitter sweet
August 25, 2012We were looking forward to a great night out with friends and were told this was the place to have it. It started out very nice, then we had to wait and wait for our appetizers, and then wait some more for drinks. I forgot to mention that we had two small children with us and it wasn't that busy.... more
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Terrible experience
August 23, 2012Wow! What a disappointment. The food was horrible and the service was remedial at best. I ordered short ribs. I knew that they were sold out before the server returned to tell me as the chef yelled " we are out of port for the reduction ~ push the chicken n' ribs (tonight's special)". We were sitting on the other... more
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Charming and Delicious
August 16, 2012We had two wonderful meals at Cape Light. The view is wonderful, overlooking the water in Cardigan and you can choose to eat outside on the patio, or inside - either way, you have a great seat to watch the small boats sail by. There are two menus to choose from - one with more casual pub fare and the... more
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Average food, way too pricey
August 14, 2012
I had the Philly steak sandwich, wife has onion rings and French onion soup. The food was fine, tasty in fact, but 50 bucks for that is a little insane.
The view was gorgeous. It's very out of the way, stopped he on a drive around the island. If back in the area, would try somewhere new....average food, and average...
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This is not a representation of pei service or food! Do not eat here
August 08, 2012I grew up in pei and I was embarrassed by the service and food here... I would never want a tourist to go here. After waiting 10 min to get utensils to eat my food with, having horrible food, no salt or condiments, and so many other issues, I asked for some form of discount. The waittress replied with that... more
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attractive dining room and pub, pleasant servers, good food
August 07, 2012
The Cape Light is an attractive, chef-run restaurant, overlooking the scenic Cardigan River. The well-put together menu features local produce and beverages, and everything is prepared in-house. We had a lobster roll and fish & chips, which were tasty, well-presented, and filling.
The outdoor seating area is particularly beautiful.
Chef Maurice is an approachable, dedicated host. Service is...
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Wonderful lunch
August 01, 2012Cape Light was recommended and it did not disappoint. Our table on the deck had beautiful veiw of the river. Our waitress was attentive and personable. My steamed mussels were outstanding. My wife had her usual lobster roll. She did not rave about it, but she is quite perceptive when it comes to LRs. I had some and thought itwaspretty... more
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Dissapointed... usually one of my favourite places
July 28, 2012As an Islander who enjoys the many wonderful restaurants we have on PEI year around, the Cape Light is one of my favourite summer places... several visits every season! The Cape Light has a great atmosphere, beautiful water views, patio, and usually above average meals and service. Long story... short....a friend and I stopped in for an evening meal.. I... more
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Disappointing
July 25, 2012We were there last summer and had a wonderful dinner, this year it was horrible. The chef is the same, but seems to have lost the ability to cook; frozen veg, over-sauced fish (and very dry), tasteless chicken... and those were the highlights. The service was deplorable. We waited over half an hour just for our drinks, an hour and... more
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Ribs and Chicken
July 22, 2012It was evident this place had a chef on site. The food was cooked to perfection, and everything was a little higher standard than normal family restaurant standard
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Good food, good view
July 20, 2012Although the menu is a little limited, Cape Light has tasty food in a nice atmosphere with a great water view. Our b and b host send us here, intriguing us with the fact that this restaurant will be featured on a Canadian show about places to eat. You have a choice of the pub or the restaurant, but choose... more
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Great place, chef needs to go
July 13, 2012Service is good, Nice little place by cove with a view. Clean. Recently purchased apparently. Cook has no finesse and questionable skills. Destroyed the beautiful mussels that come from the island. Two tablespoons of minced garlic in a big lump hiding in them. A piece of broccoli in them? Huge chunks of tomato, salty. The fish had no crust (pan... more
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Nice dinner and great service
July 11, 2012A local referred us to this restaurant. It was wonderful and good value. the service was great and it was good value for money.
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Good lunch place in Cardigan
July 08, 2012Don't know what their dinners are like, but lunch in the pub overlooking the water was very nice.
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Terrific spot in PEI
July 07, 2012We are visiting from Guelph, Ontario. I was looking for the perfect spot to eat with the family after a day at the singing sands beach in Basin Head. The service was outstanding and the meal delicious. We enjoyed the BBQ'd lobster. Chowder was brimming with seafood. The fresh warm bread served with butter was a yummy delight. The view... more
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Great service and great food
May 28, 2012
Lovely location on the banks of the Cardigan River looking over the marina.
Tammy was our server and was the perfect blend of friendly and attentive without hovering.
Enjoyed our fish cooked to perfection.
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Great Eats & the Chef's a treat
December 29, 2011If you happen to be in Cardigan P.E.I., treat yourself to a great meal at the Cape Light. A comfortable atmosphere and friendly hosts add to the pleasure of high quality food for reasonable prices. If you prefer, the pub is open during the peak season, same quality food. Friday's Rib & Chicken specials are incredible, fall-off the bone tender... more
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Best & most accommodating "open in winter" restaurant for miles
December 12, 2011Formerly known as the Gulnare restaurant the Cape Light Restaurant & Clipper Lounge is a gem in Kings County, Prince Edward Island. The hands on ownership by Chef Maurice Vautour is readily apparent from the moment you walk in. The decor always has a warm, personal touch in tune with the season. The restaurant while open 7 days a week... more
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August 31, 2013
The Chef was written up in local magazine "Occasions PEI"s Celebration of Food & Drink" on page 29 www.occasionsmagazine.ca
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June 20, 2012
Enjoy exceptional island cusine and be captivated by the ambiance of the Cardigan Bay - Prince Edward Island, Canada
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