Exploring the County: Our Food, Wine and Fun Suggestions
Wineries
RoseHall Run Winery is a beautiful winery whose delicious rosés including the effervescent Pixie, and easy drinking Pinot make it one of our favourite stops in the County
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Rosehall Run Vineyards Inc
1243 Greer RdRoseHall Run Winery is a beautiful winery whose delicious rosés including the effervescent Pixie, and easy drinking Pinot make it one of our favourite stops in the County
Keint-He Winery and Vineyard
49 Hubbs Creek RdGrange offers a unique array of wines and a fun tasting takeaway kit so you can enjoy your flights outdoors at the picnic tables overlooking the winery;
They've been hosting elevated hot dogs (think umami-packed Japadog or jalapeno-mango hotdog, which was our fave) and the Old Salt cocktail trailer on site in the summer (which sells a $7 lemonade for those looking for zero alcohol libations) round out your boozy picnic at the Grange
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Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards and Estate Winery
990 Closson RdGrange offers a unique array of wines and a fun tasting takeaway kit so you can enjoy your flights outdoors at the picnic tables overlooking the winery;
They've been hosting elevated hot dogs (think umami-packed Japadog or jalapeno-mango hotdog, which was our fave) and the Old Salt cocktail trailer on site in the summer (which sells a $7 lemonade for those looking for zero alcohol libations) round out your boozy picnic at the Grange
ohhhh we keep coming back to Hinterland for their bubbly - plus the sprawling grounds, free ranging chickens and outdoor games (during non-Covid times) allow kids to roam free with a non-boozy peach ice concoction in hand. (boozy versions of said peach ice bellinis are also available and so summer in a cup.
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Hinterland Wine Company
1258 Closson Rdohhhh we keep coming back to Hinterland for their bubbly - plus the sprawling grounds, free ranging chickens and outdoor games (during non-Covid times) allow kids to roam free with a non-boozy peach ice concoction in hand. (boozy versions of said peach ice bellinis are also available and so summer in a cup.
delicious, reliable wines, plus there's a large purple barn.
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Closson Chase Vineyards
629 Closson Rddelicious, reliable wines, plus there's a large purple barn.
Lighthall Vineyards
308 Lighthall Rddelicious wines!
Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard
1152 Greer RdFood scene
Delicious elevated comfort food in cozy setting. Everything is great, but the burger is unbelievably good. This place fills up so be sure to arrive early or call ahead for a reservation. Check their opening days/hours before you go, especially if you're headed for a late dinner or going out in the off-season.
They've installed plenty of large indoor plants between tables to give some distance, but keep in mind the restaurant is on the smaller side.
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Stache on Main Bar & Restaurant
285 Wellington Main StDelicious elevated comfort food in cozy setting. Everything is great, but the burger is unbelievably good. This place fills up so be sure to arrive early or call ahead for a reservation. Check their opening days/hours before you go, especially if you're headed for a late dinner or going out in the off-season.
They've installed plenty of large indoor plants between tables to give some distance, but keep in mind the restaurant is on the smaller side.
If you enjoy charcuterie boards, order ahead for one of Enid Grace's picnic platters for 2. It is ridiculously good - you'll be excited by the variety, pleased with the portions, and inspired to go back for everything else they make. We've ordered ahead for her dinners as well and the portions are generous and it's all so delicious.
We've not had a chance to go for coffee or pastries yet but there's always a line up outside Enid Grace.
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Enid Grace Culinary
304 Wellington Main StIf you enjoy charcuterie boards, order ahead for one of Enid Grace's picnic platters for 2. It is ridiculously good - you'll be excited by the variety, pleased with the portions, and inspired to go back for everything else they make. We've ordered ahead for her dinners as well and the portions are generous and it's all so delicious.
We've not had a chance to go for coffee or pastries yet but there's always a line up outside Enid Grace.
We go to Flossie's almost every time we're in the county because the sandwiches are fully loaded and next level; the fries are crispy, salty and deliciously herbed (again, next level).
If you have kids or an inner child to please, the burgers and mac and cheese balls are really good too. Flossie's also serves County Bounty, a local soda that's inventive, bubbly, refreshing and oh so delicious!
The grounds are the perfect setting for a County picnic so bring a picnic blanket or pull up a seat at the picnic tables.
At Carson's Garden Market (which hosts Flossie's "food truck") you'll find unique and beautiful house plants, seeds and garden things, natural locally made soaps, chocolates, teas and goods for kids and pets too.
They also have rescue goats.
Flossie's can get pretty busy in the high season, so prepare for a wait.
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Flossie’s Sandwich Parlor
1317 Wilson RdWe go to Flossie's almost every time we're in the county because the sandwiches are fully loaded and next level; the fries are crispy, salty and deliciously herbed (again, next level).
If you have kids or an inner child to please, the burgers and mac and cheese balls are really good too. Flossie's also serves County Bounty, a local soda that's inventive, bubbly, refreshing and oh so delicious!
The grounds are the perfect setting for a County picnic so bring a picnic blanket or pull up a seat at the picnic tables.
At Carson's Garden Market (which hosts Flossie's "food truck") you'll find unique and beautiful house plants, seeds and garden things, natural locally made soaps, chocolates, teas and goods for kids and pets too.
They also have rescue goats.
Flossie's can get pretty busy in the high season, so prepare for a wait.
The food, wine and service here are fantastic; the chef's menu is well portioned, with more courses than the menu suggests, and well worth the price if you're out for a nice evening. The space has a nice buzz, but tables are well distanced.
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Flame + Smith
106 Bloomfield Main StThe food, wine and service here are fantastic; the chef's menu is well portioned, with more courses than the menu suggests, and well worth the price if you're out for a nice evening. The space has a nice buzz, but tables are well distanced.
Ok so this place isn't close. But if you are headed out to Picton, Waupoos, or the ferry, stop off at Laundry farms for some of the best local produce.
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Laundry Farms
530 Prince Edward County Rd 1Ok so this place isn't close. But if you are headed out to Picton, Waupoos, or the ferry, stop off at Laundry farms for some of the best local produce.
Oh-so-good pizzas, cider and beer. This casual joint has spacious outdoor seating and parking for dining out-in-the-car-if-you-must-cause-it's-raining.
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Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StOh-so-good pizzas, cider and beer. This casual joint has spacious outdoor seating and parking for dining out-in-the-car-if-you-must-cause-it's-raining.
So we've never been (it's on the other side of Picton over 45 minutes away), but we've had friends bring take out items from Agrarian over, and both friends and locals rave about the food here. seriously. i am still dreaming of their desserts and it's been months!
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Agrarian Market
4 Lake StSo we've never been (it's on the other side of Picton over 45 minutes away), but we've had friends bring take out items from Agrarian over, and both friends and locals rave about the food here. seriously. i am still dreaming of their desserts and it's been months!
This is one of the places that put the County on the map, so you've probably read about it, been there, or heard friends talk about it.
There's art and interest everywhere you look, cool outdoor sculpture gardens, a cool retro vibe, fun throwback sound and delicious, well portioned casual comfort food.
Drake Dev is also open late (enough) and open in the off season, which is notable when a lot of restaurants will close Mondays thru Wednesdays.
There's plenty of outdoor dining overlooking the water, and under heat lamps, as well as very well spaced indoor dining and (mostly) one way traffic inside.
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Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StThis is one of the places that put the County on the map, so you've probably read about it, been there, or heard friends talk about it.
There's art and interest everywhere you look, cool outdoor sculpture gardens, a cool retro vibe, fun throwback sound and delicious, well portioned casual comfort food.
Drake Dev is also open late (enough) and open in the off season, which is notable when a lot of restaurants will close Mondays thru Wednesdays.
There's plenty of outdoor dining overlooking the water, and under heat lamps, as well as very well spaced indoor dining and (mostly) one way traffic inside.
when their fresh pasta bar is open, go. think truffle pasta, brown butter and sage, squash ravioli that's rolled in front of you and then served immediately. it's so good, and the old barn building is just incredible. It's the kind of place you wish you had your rustic winery wedding in.
(in case you're wondering why I didn't mention the wines, it's because I didn't think they were worth mentioning)
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The Old Third Vineyard
251 Closson Rdwhen their fresh pasta bar is open, go. think truffle pasta, brown butter and sage, squash ravioli that's rolled in front of you and then served immediately. it's so good, and the old barn building is just incredible. It's the kind of place you wish you had your rustic winery wedding in.
(in case you're wondering why I didn't mention the wines, it's because I didn't think they were worth mentioning)
Just around the corner (so to speak), Jamie Kennedy has a french fry kitchen! We didn't think they were as good as the fries at Flossie's but if you want to say you went there, and give it a try, you can't go too wrong with poutine or french fries eating out of a hand stamped paper cone in the fields under a big tree.
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JK French Fries
18662 Loyalist PkwyJust around the corner (so to speak), Jamie Kennedy has a french fry kitchen! We didn't think they were as good as the fries at Flossie's but if you want to say you went there, and give it a try, you can't go too wrong with poutine or french fries eating out of a hand stamped paper cone in the fields under a big tree.
beaches
This quieter silky sand beach is a local favourite. A scenic space for a walk, great for a swim, picnic or play in the sand and surf.
Just be sure to pay attention to the undertow notifications and know your undertow safety before you go. You'll need to take the park pass with you when you go.
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North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach RdThis quieter silky sand beach is a local favourite. A scenic space for a walk, great for a swim, picnic or play in the sand and surf.
Just be sure to pay attention to the undertow notifications and know your undertow safety before you go. You'll need to take the park pass with you when you go.
maybe you've heard of this place before? :D
beautiful dunes and views, such a unique space with great beaches, beautiful waters, bathroom amenities - but get ready for crowds and line ups in the high season. In the fall, its' listed as closed but it's open for pedestrian access.
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Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12maybe you've heard of this place before? :D
beautiful dunes and views, such a unique space with great beaches, beautiful waters, bathroom amenities - but get ready for crowds and line ups in the high season. In the fall, its' listed as closed but it's open for pedestrian access.
Arts and culture
Oeno Gallery
2274 Prince Edward County Rd 1