Papa Joe's

4.6 ( 883 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
345 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4M8, Canada
+1 902-566-5070
Papa Joe's, located at 345 University Ave in Charlottetown, is a culinary gem that has quickly captured the hearts of locals and tourists alike. Drawing upon fresh, regional ingredients, their menu showcases a delightful range of dishes, from the hearty Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf to the enticing Pasta Bolognese which has garnered a fan in Michelle Lee's son. The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident, as highlighted by Mahsa's praise for the liver and onions. The ambiance is complemented by prompt and friendly service, as noted by several reviewers. Louise Aasen commended the restaurant for its lively atmosphere even on a weeknight, emphasizing the attention and care the staff provides, creating a welcoming dining experience. The diverse menu, featuring items like the Herb & Garlic Cheese Dip and Blue Cheese & Spicy Pecan Salad, offers something for everyone, making it an ideal spot for families, like Anson Alvis's party of five, who appreciated the kid-friendly seating. For those with a sweet tooth, the dessert options, such as the brownie sundae, leave diners wanting more, distinctly reflected in Bianca Kaczmarczyk's enthusiastic review. With its blend of flavorful dishes, attentive service, and a warm atmosphere, Papa Joe's is undoubtedly a must-visit for anyone exploring the PEI food scene.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Papa Joe's

Mahsa
May 18,2025
Excellent food and service (we had our appetizer within few minutes of ordering it). Quality of food is very good, we had the liver and onions and it was very good. Would definitely dine here again
Michelle Lee
May 17,2025
“1st day lunch” My family was trying to explore nice places in PEI and really enjoyed all food even draft beer pf PEI. My son loved Pasta Bolognese. Lobster rolls was pretty good with good tasty bread. All is good enough to try to. “2nd day lunch” I was really disappointed with the staff. She was just cutting while I was ordering additional beer and cleaned up anther table. I’m not her neighbor nor a resident in PEI. Even not Canadian. Just tourist here. The experience in this time was the most awful during I have been visiting so many restaurants in Canada, the U. S , Europe countries and Asia countries. Basically what I’m saying is food were superb with nice staffs(on the first day) but a certain staff ? I’m not sure. You should wish your luck with staffs there. All food I had was amazing anyway.
Anson Alvis
May 12,2025
Showed up with a party of 5 with 3 kids. Seating was super fast. We had kid friendly seating and the food was delicious and fresh.
Bianca Kaczmarczyk
May 10,2025
The service at this restaurant was amazing. The second we sat down we had water at our table & our cups never went empty. I got the butter chicken oh wow. It was probably the most tender chicken I have EVER had ! It was such a flavourful dish & wasn’t spicy if you don’t like spicy meals. My husband got the braised beef but substituted the potatoes out with a garden salad. The meat was sooooo tender ! For dessert I got the brownie sundae & my husband got the chocolate torte & let’s just say we were licking the plates clean. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants delicious food !
Louise Aasen
May 3,2025
Celebrating hubby's birthday here on a Wednesday night. First thing noticed was the full house on a week night. Friendly staff greeted us and our server was prompt (attention). Now the food. Wow! We started with drinks and a flat bread appetizer. Now we understand why the server said one or two..we only ordered one. Table ordered 1 liver and onions, one seafood medley (sorry dont remember proper name) and two of the crusted haddock. All excellent! Birthday boy chose Bread Pudding. Very fashionable and clean Restaurant owned for many years by a local family who actually work here. Nice folks. Nice place.
Marilyn Henderson
Apr 15,2025
Recommended by our AirBnB host and she didn’t lead us astray. We were warmly greeted and an excellent menu of choices. My husband ordered fish and chips. His immediate comment was it was nice to have the taste of the fish be so delicious and not featuring the batter on the fish. I ordered the flat bread bruschetta with chicken. The flavors just melted in my mouth. There is a reason this restaurant had been opened since the 80s. They understand how to serve incredible meals. Well done!!
Celine Laflamme
Apr 4,2025
Fantastic restaurant in Charlottetown! I had the mussels and a bowl of chowder. The mussels were hands down the meatiest, freshest, most delicious mussels I have ever had. The chef here knows what he is doing; less is more. They really focus on the freshness of the ingredients and don't overwhelm them by combining too many flavors. I could describe the chowder the same way: a perfect mix of fresh seafood, not too heavy or thick, with no overpowering flavors—just absolutely right. Possibly one of, if not the best chowders I've had. The others at my dinner table had the burger and a bowl of chowder. The burger was "the best burger I've had in a long time," and the chowder was also very well-received! I wish we had a restaurant like this in Fredericton. Charlottetown is definitely the place to go if you are a foodie. I've had several over-the-top restaurant experiences here. The server was also super awesome! very kind and loved her smile and cheerful personality.
Ted Shin
Mar 21,2025
Everything was great. The server was very friendly and took the time to respond to our questions. The food was excellent as well. I had the lobster roll (MP) and my friends had the fish tacos and the fish & chips and all the dishes were delicious and of great fresh quality. It was a great way to end our trip in PEI.

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