My picks for the best places to eat in Prince Edward County are based on my own personal experiences after living in the county for most of my life.

Honestly, not all of my experiences have been great and I’ve seen restaurants come and go.

There are so many new choices to eat in Prince Edward County now with all the wineries and craft breweries.

Wineries To Eat at in PEC

Breweries To Eat at in PEC

Yes… I have my “Staple” restaurants to visit when I go out to satisfy my comfort foods of course.

But if I want to make it an experience, or we have out-of-town guests, these are my picks for the best restaurants in Prince Edward County.

Also check out this post about the annual dining event called Countylicious where local restaurants offer a fixed-priced menu giving you a chance to experience different dining experiences.

My Top Ten Places To Eat in PEC

Coaches Sports Bar

• Sports Bar – Pub fare – Live Music – Patio – Friendly atmosphere.
• Located on 251 Main St W it’s a short walk to everything.
• Coaches have some great food and fair prices! It’s a popular sports bar that has live music on Thursday and Friday evenings.
• The only place in Picton with a dance floor.
• Often have live music on the patio during the summer months.

I’ve ordered many things off the menu and when we go there my favorite dish is the Chicken Quesadilla and a craft beer, usually a Creemore Beer or Prince Eddy’s Cream ale.

Also, the Cheese Burgers and Wings pair well with the Coors Light of course while watching the game on the Big Screens there.

Hint: If you are planning on going for food on Thursday or Friday go early to get a seat. These are live music nights and the bar fills up fast as the bands usually start around 7 pm or 8 pm.

---

The Waring House

• Pub Fare – Fine dining – Live Music – Hotel Rooms
• Located close to town located at 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton.
• Taking friends to the Waring house is a treat. A bit more pricey but the food is great with an on-site cookery school there too.
• They often have live music and now offer the The Garden Cafe outside which is cool.
• Elegant Old Style Inn with a large hotel in the back that’s new.
• They host many weddings there when you visit you will see why.
• Live music is always great
• If you like scotch…they host a scotch night every month, been a few times myself.

My favorite meals are the French Onion Soup and The County Burger and I pair it with Prince Eddy’s Cream ale.

---

The Lighthouse Restaurant

• Breakfast – Lunch – Dockside Patio – Hotel rooms.
• Located in Picton Harbor 33 Bridge St, Picton, a short walk to downtown.
• Voted County Weekly News Readers’ Choice Favorite Breakfast for several consecutive years.
• Sitting on the dock having breakfast, and sipping coffee with great service is an awesome experience.
• We go there for breakfast but they have great food like Steak and Burgers.

My go-to for breakfast is always the Eggs Benedict from the lighthouse restaurant. If we go for lunch I always order the Chicken Parmesan on a Bun.

---

The Vic Drive In

• Park and Order Drive-In Diner – Only One in Picton – Patio
• Located on the main street at 166 Picton Main St, Picton
• Most colorful theme restaurant to eat at in Picton.
• Great American food with tater tots instead of French Fires
• Amazing Shakes!
• Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
• Deals on certain days of the week!

Breakfast Poutine is great but you can’t beat the Two Burger and Two Beer deal! The experience is very cool and so worth a visit.

---

Gus’s Family Restaurant

• Old School Diner – Casual · Great home cooking – Good for kids.
• Located in the middle of Main street, 189 Picton.
• Great American food.
• Local favorite restaurant for a reason.

Most friends rave about the home-style pot roast and turkey dinners. I like the burgers with fries smothered in tasty brown gravy.

We visit often for breakfast but if you want just fries and gray this is the place to eat. Poutine it…why not.

They offer Pizza although I’ve never ordered it I hear it’s amazing. Might be worth a try on my next visit.

---

Midtown Brewing

• Craft Brewery -Great Prices – Patio
• Located 266 Wellington Main St
• Vegetarian Friendly
• Open concept with a full bar

This is a craft brewery with some of the best prices I’ve seen in the county. 2 cheeseburgers with fries, two County Kolsch Craft Beer, one cider, and a six-pack to go was $60, Say What? cheap cheap cheap.

We really enjoy coming here. If it’s busy they seat you in a waiting area and bring you water and take a drink order. Classy!

The last time visiting I order the Fresh Perch Sandwich but they don’t have it anymore. The fish and chips are good too!

---

Blumen Garden Bistro

• Seasonally inspired bistro meals – Cool outdoor seating – Fine Dining.
• Located just outside of town at 647 County Rd 49, Picton.
• Nice Atmosphere and Ambiance.
• Reservations are Necessary.
• Unique food like different pulled duck dishes.
• Special Occasion Dining for me.

Had my first taste of local red wine here. The last few times we sat in the back garden outside area. Really neat experience.

Last time we went for dinner I had the pulled braised rabbit and I paired it with a Baco Noir from Sandbanks winery.

---

North Docks Kitchen

• Canadian – Pub Fare – Waterfront Patio – Lunch – Dinner.
• The location is 153 Wellington Main St.
• Scenery beside Wellington Harbour.
• Unique food like Gnocchi duck poutine.
• Great variety of options.
• No reservations are required.

Great patio and great scenery of Swans, Ducks, and Canadian Geese, while you’re eating.

The wings are great but my favorite is the chicken club with poutine made with french fries and white cheese curds smothered with a rich brown gravy…mmmm..Yum.

---

The County Canteen

• Classy – Fun – Craft Beer – Pub fare – Live Music – Patio.
• Located in Town at 279 Main St W, Picton.
• New Savory Foods.
• Approx 26 Craft Beer is available.
• Karaoke on certain nights.
• Events on certain nights.

I always order the WollenBurger and I pair it with a Judge Lager from 555 Brewery. There is live music in the afternoons and evenings on certain days.

A very large selection of craft beer and wines from Prince Edward County.

---

Hartleys Tavern

• Classy – Fine Dining – Patio
• Located at 19 Elizabeth St just off the main street.
• locally sourced New Canadian fare
• Low light ambiance
• Vegetarian Friendly
• European
• Gluten-Free Options

A great place to dine. The food is amazing and it’s just off the main street across from the Giant Tiger. They have a patio now, but when we were there they didn’t.

I love fish so it made sense to have the fish and chips my first time there. I paired it with a Mackinnon Brothers 8-Man English Pale Ale.

Second time there I ordered Robby’s Fish and the Scallops were cooked to perfection.

---

Additional Places To Eat in PEC

East and Main Bistro

• luxury comfort food – A Local favorite – Patio
• Located at 270 Wellington Main St Downtown
• Locally sourced ingredients
• Reservations for dining room
• Vegetarian Friendly
• Gluten-Free Options

---

Drake Devonshire

• luxury comfort food
• Located just off the main street at 24 Wharf St, Wellington, 
• Set on Lake Ontario
• Waterfront deck
• Lakeside fire pit

---

The Waupoos Pub Market & Eatery

• Canadian – Pub Fare – Patio – Lunch – Dinner – live music.
• Located at 2470 Prince Edward County Rd 8.
• Locally source ingredients – veggies, fish, and beef
• Local craft beer and wine
• Great Service
• Market to buy local goods

---

Baileys Casual Dining

• Family – Canadian – Breakfast – Lunch – Patio
• Located 314 County Rd 10, Picton, ON
• Reasonable prices.
• Old School breakfast

---

Bloomfield Public House

• Pub Fare – Canadian – Patio
• Located at 257 Bloomfield Main St – In the middle of everything.
• Craft coffee drinks
• Market with Local goods
• Smoked Ribs and BBQ chicken

---

Flame & Smith

• Fine dining – Wood fired dishes – Rustic setting
• Located at 106 Bloomfield Main St
• Family-friendly
• Local wine and Craft beer
• Wood burning stove
• High level of service

---

Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar

• Family-run seasonal oyster bar – entertainment & yoga – Sea Food
• Located at 1705 County Rd 12, Prince Edward, ON
• Freshly shucked oysters
• Bonfires
• Pricey

---

7 Numbers Picton

• Italian – Classy – Dark Ambiance – Patio
• Located at 161 Main St W, Picton.
• Authentic Italian fare
• Signature dishes (hello lasagna, meatballs, eggplant & chicken Parmesan)
• Local Beer and Wine

---

Prince Edward Pizza

• Homemade Pizza – Tons of Cheese – Take out – Delivery – Eat in
• Located at 2 Main St W #130, Picton, ON 
• Fresh ingredients
• Cash only
• Offer Huge Slices!
• You’ll never have to ask for extra cheese!

---

Angry Birds Rotisserie Chicken

• Specializing in rotisserie chicken – Patio
• Located at 376 Picton Main St, Picton, ON
• Reasonable prices
• Simple Menu
• Local craft beer and wine

---

If you have a favorite place to eat in Prince Edward County or have a restaurant you would like to see here just comment below or email me your comments to myprinceedwardcounty@gmail.com and I will add it.