Fall Food & Dining on PEI’s North Shore

Hannah-Joy Stoltz

/ 3 min read

Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit Cavendish. The trails are vibrant, the weather is that perfect not-too-hot and not-too-cold temperature, and the food scene on PEI in autumn is unbeatable! Fall is also a great time to eat out at some of the more popular restaurants in the area. Here are restaurants that are open in and near Cavendish this fall!

Avonlea Village, Cavendish

You have lots of options to choose from at Avonlea Village with nine eateries in this charming, historic atmosphere!

Hours: daily 10:00-5:00pm

Open until September 15th, 2024

Individual restaurant hours may vary.

Blue Mussel Cafe, North Rustico

This popular seafood restaurant in North Rustico Harbour offers an authentic PEI dining experience with local ingredients. Find their menu here.

Hours: daily 11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Open until October 19, 2024

Carr’s Oyster Bar, Stanley Bridge

If you want to try PEI oysters, this is the place to go! Carr’s also has a full menu of land and seafood options!

Hours: daily from 11:30-8 pm

Open until Mid-October (see Facebook page or call Carr’s Oyster Bar 902-886-3355 for open dates in mid-October)

Chez Yvonne’s Restaurant, Cavendish

Chez Yvonne’s is a Cavendish family favourite that has been around for over 55 years! View their menu here!

Hours: Monday-Friday: 12-8:00pm | Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am-8:00pm

Open until October 12, 2024 at 6pm

Dunes Studio & Gallery, Brackley

The Dunes Cafe offers a unique PEI experience featuring fine dining and art from the Maritimes and around the world. 

Hours: 11:30 – 4:30 pm

Open until mid-October (call the restaurant at 902-672-2586 to confirm open dates during mid-October).

Island Chef at the Pier, Cavendish

Overlooking the water, Island Chef at the Pier has a menu of seafood, land, and international food.

Hours: Closed Wednesdays and open every other day from 4:00pm -8:30 pm

Open until the end of October (call the restaurant at 902-916-8139 to confirm open dates & times at the end of October)

Just Johnny’s, Cavendish

Dine in or order take out at Just Johnny’s restaurant in Cavendish. 

Hours: Monday – 11:30 – 10:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00-10:00pm, Closed on Tuesdays

Lone Oak Beer Garden, Avonlea Village Cavendish

This restaurant-style beer garden is located inside of Avonlea Village!

Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11:00am-11:00pm

Open until September 15, 2024

La Rose Bistro, Cavendish

Located inside Avonlea Village, La Rose Bistro serves food with quality, fresh ingredients.

Hours: Daily from 4:00pm-8:00pm

Open until September 8, 2024

Pipers Restaurant at Glasgow Hills Golf Course, New Glasgow

Indulge in a variety of flavours, from a casual lunch to fine steaks and fresh-caught seafood at Piper’s Restaurant in New Glasgow.

Hours: daily from 11:00-8:00 pm

Open Until mid October 2024 (call the restaurant at 902-621-2200 to confirm open dates in mid-October)

PEI Preserve Co, New Glasgow

The PEI Preserve Co. makes the best potato pie and raspberry cream cheese pie! They have a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu available.

Hours: daily from 9:00am – 4:00pm

Open until October 13, 2024

Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s Hotel, Brackley

This historic hotel and restaurant overlooking the Brackley Bay has been serving remarkable food since 1860!

Hours:  open 5:30pm – 8:00pm for dinner until Sep 22, 2024

Open 8am-10am daily for breakfast until Sep 30, 2024

Sou’West Bar & Grill, New London

Enjoy fresh, local seafood in the scenic village of New London here.

Hours: daily from 11 am-9 pm

Open Until Sept 28, 2024

Stoked Bakehouse, New Glasgow

This is a new restaurant in town offering amazing wood-fire pizzas and Bogside Brewing beer. 

Hours: daily from 12-8:00pm

Open Until the end of October (call the restaurant at 902 360-4300 to confirm open dates & times at the end of October)

The Mill in New Glasgow, New Glasgow

The Mill is restaurant, community hub and take-out marché overlooking the River Clyde and rolling hills of New Glasgow.

Hours: open Wednesday-Sunday- Take-out Lunch 12:00 pm-4 pm | Dine-in Lunch 12:00 pm-3 pm | Dinner Served 5 pm-9 pm

Tides and Tales, North Rustico

This is a coffee shop and bookstore in one! Pick out a book, grab a coffee and a bite to eat, and spend an afternoon relaxing at Tides and Tales.

Hours: daily from 8:00am – 8:00pm

Open until the end of October (call the restaurant at 902-963-3212 to confirm open dates & times at the end of October)

If you want a real Maritime lobster dinner, you will love New Glasgow Lobster Suppers and Fisherman’s Wharf Lobster Suppers!

New Glasgow Lobster Suppers, New Glasgow

Hours: closed Thursdays, open every other day from 4:00-8:00pm

Open until October 12th, 2024

Fisherman’s Wharf Lobster Suppers & Pier 15, North Rustico

Hours: Pier 15 11:30 am – 4:00pm | Fisherman’s Wharf Lobster Suppers 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Open Until October 12th, 2024

Looking for a culinary experience on PEI? Check out the Fall Flavours Events this fall!