Guest Guidebook for Prince Edward County.
Restaurants. Some of the restaurants listed are considered fine dining, and require reservations and are booked for weeks. Others take waiting lists, and it is advised to show up early to ensure a table. It's always best to check with all establishments, as hours can change because of staffing issues.
The restaurants listed in this section are considered "Fine Dining." More expensive with delicious food and atmosphere.
161 Main Street West, Picton.
Excellent Italian food.
20 locals recommend
7 Numbers Picton (Southern Italian cuisine)
0 Main St W161 Main Street West, Picton.
Excellent Italian food.
19 Elizabeth Street, Picton-just north of Main Street.
Nice patio. Excellent food.
54 locals recommend
Hartley's Tavern
19 Elizabeth St19 Elizabeth Street, Picton-just north of Main Street.
Nice patio. Excellent food.
Bocado
252 Picton Main Street252 Main Street, Picton.
Spanish food.
12470 Country Rd 8, Waupoos.
Menu changes regularly. Delicious food.
29 locals recommend
Stella's Eatery
172 Main St W12470 Country Rd 8, Waupoos.
Menu changes regularly. Delicious food.
298 Main Street, Wellington.
Excellent Mexican Food. Very popular. They do not take reservations. First come, first served.
109 locals recommend
La Condesa
298 Wellington Main St298 Main Street, Wellington.
Excellent Mexican Food. Very popular. They do not take reservations. First come, first served.
24 Wharf Street, Wellington. The Drake Devonshire is a boutique hotel that has a restaurant.
240 locals recommend
Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf St24 Wharf Street, Wellington. The Drake Devonshire is a boutique hotel that has a restaurant.
The Royal has a lovely lounge, bakery and fine dining.
https://www.theroyalhotel.ca/eat-drink/
50 locals recommend
The Royal Hotel
247 Picton Main StThe Royal has a lovely lounge, bakery and fine dining.
https://www.theroyalhotel.ca/eat-drink/
There are 2 lovely spots to eat at the Inn. The restaurant called The Inn has a patio and the pub called The Miller House has a patio that overlooks the lake and offers drinks and tapas.
28 locals recommend
The Inn at Lake on the Mountain
286 County Rd 7There are 2 lovely spots to eat at the Inn. The restaurant called The Inn has a patio and the pub called The Miller House has a patio that overlooks the lake and offers drinks and tapas.
Located in Wellington at 270 Main Street. A menu with a wide variety of options with a focus on locally sourced foods.
145 locals recommend
Stache on Main Bar & Restaurant
285 Wellington Main StLocated in Wellington at 270 Main Street. A menu with a wide variety of options with a focus on locally sourced foods.
This is a very popular seafood restaurant. Check their website for online booking. Indoor and outdoor eating.
76 locals recommend
Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar
1705 County Rd 12This is a very popular seafood restaurant. Check their website for online booking. Indoor and outdoor eating.
Pasta restaurant.
We haven't tried it out, but many of our guests have and liked it.
6 locals recommend
Onesta
172 Picton Main StreetPasta restaurant.
We haven't tried it out, but many of our guests have and liked it.
Taste of Balkans
Delicious Mediterranean food.
629 Closson Rd, Hillier, located at the Closson Chase Winery.
Delicious food with a patio right next to the vineyard.
Bantam
629 Closson Rd, Hillier, located at the Closson Chase Winery.
Delicious food with a patio right next to the vineyard.
Cafes/diners
Most of the cafes in Picton close at 3pm and many are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
188 Main Street, Picton.
Has a small patio. Great coffee, baked goods and sandwiches.
27 locals recommend
BEACON BIKE + BREW
188 Picton Main St188 Main Street, Picton.
Has a small patio. Great coffee, baked goods and sandwiches.
172 Main Street, Picton.
Has a small patios. Coffee, baked goods, ice cream, and sandwiches.
36 locals recommend
The Bean Counter Cafe
172 Picton Main St172 Main Street, Picton.
Has a small patios. Coffee, baked goods, ice cream, and sandwiches.
Miss Lily's Cafe
289 Main St W289 Main Street, Picton.
Coffee and baked goods.
166 Main Street, Picton.
Great diner. Excellent breakfast/brunch food. Dine in. Also has large patio.
6 locals recommend
The Vic Cafe
166 Main Street, Picton.
Great diner. Excellent breakfast/brunch food. Dine in. Also has large patio.
Luso Bites
206 Main Street WestDelicious food. Vegan options.
Wineries
There are over 40 wineries in Prince Edward County. We are still exploring. The 4 listed are our favourites, so far. Some offer tastings, others do not. Check out websites.
561 Danforth Rd, Wellington.
Only certified vegan winery in North America. Tastings in or outdoors. Offers a variety of vegan snacks.
89 locals recommend
Karlo Estates
561 Danforth Rd561 Danforth Rd, Wellington.
Only certified vegan winery in North America. Tastings in or outdoors. Offers a variety of vegan snacks.
251 Closson Rd, Hillier.
Lovely setting. Excellent wine and food.
44 locals recommend
The Old Third Vineyard
251 Closson Rd251 Closson Rd, Hillier.
Lovely setting. Excellent wine and food.
2436 Prince Edward County Road 1, Bloomfield.
Dine in or outside under grape vines. Amazing authentic pizza. Delicious wine.
38 locals recommend
TerraCello Winery
2436 Prince Edward County Rd 12436 Prince Edward County Road 1, Bloomfield.
Dine in or outside under grape vines. Amazing authentic pizza. Delicious wine.
3016 County Rd 8, Picton. Beautiful winery right on the Lake Ontario
119 locals recommend
Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant
3016 County Road 83016 County Rd 8, Picton. Beautiful winery right on the Lake Ontario
629 Closson Rd. Hillier. Beautiful location that offers wine tastings. Bantam restaurant on site.
24 locals recommend
Closson Chase Vineyards Inc
629 Closson Road629 Closson Rd. Hillier. Beautiful location that offers wine tastings. Bantam restaurant on site.
Breweries
876 County Rd 49, Picton.
Dine in our outside. Creative and amazing food menu.
167 locals recommend
Parsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49876 County Rd 49, Picton.
Dine in our outside. Creative and amazing food menu.
181 Mowbray Rd, Picton.
Incredible sunsets. Good beer and delicious snacks.
62 locals recommend
Slake Brewing
181 Mowbray Rd181 Mowbray Rd, Picton.
Incredible sunsets. Good beer and delicious snacks.
13 Macsteven Dr, Picton.
A nice variety of delicious beer.
72 locals recommend
Prince Eddy's Brewing Company
13 Macsteven Dr13 Macsteven Dr, Picton.
A nice variety of delicious beer.
266 Main Street, Wellington. Excellent beer and pub. Large sitting area and large patio
170 locals recommend
Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main St266 Main Street, Wellington. Excellent beer and pub. Large sitting area and large patio
Cider House
657 Bongards Crossroad, Waupoos.
Book tastings online. Lovely view of lake. Excellent food at restaurant.
185 locals recommend
The County Cider Company
657 Bongards Crossroad657 Bongards Crossroad, Waupoos.
Book tastings online. Lovely view of lake. Excellent food at restaurant.
Beaches
If you would like to visit one of the beaches, you need to reserve a day pass that we can print off for you. The beaches book up quickly in the summer months. You can book up to five days in advance, here's the link: https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/
The beaches are open until the end of October. After October, there are a few parking spots to allow exploring of the beaches.
3004 County Rd 12.
Part of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Long beach with lovely sand. Very popular and crowded in the summer.
13 locals recommend
Outlet Beach
3004 County Rd 12.
Part of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Long beach with lovely sand. Very popular and crowded in the summer.
3004 County Rd 12.
Part of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Our favourite beach. Has a pet friendly area.
8 locals recommend
Sandbanks Beach
3004 County Rd 12.
Part of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Our favourite beach. Has a pet friendly area.
440 North Beach Rd, Consecon. Has a lake and bay side. On the bay side, there is a dog friendly beach. The water is shallow so excellent for kids. The lake side has a somewhat rocky beach and the waves can be quite wild. It also has a rip tide.
182 locals recommend
North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach Rd440 North Beach Rd, Consecon. Has a lake and bay side. On the bay side, there is a dog friendly beach. The water is shallow so excellent for kids. The lake side has a somewhat rocky beach and the waves can be quite wild. It also has a rip tide.
3625 County Rd 13, Milford. Nature Reserve. Pebble beach. Much quieter and not as popular as the other beaches PEC.
92 locals recommend
Little Bluff Conservation Area
3625 County Road 133625 County Rd 13, Milford. Nature Reserve. Pebble beach. Much quieter and not as popular as the other beaches PEC.
3004 County Rd 12.
Part of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Beautiful beaches. Very busy and popular in the summer.
106 locals recommend
Sandbanks Dunes Beach
3004 County Rd 12.
Part of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Beautiful beaches. Very busy and popular in the summer.
Sightseeing
17461 Loyalist Pkwy, Wellington.
Beautiful lavender farm. Check out website for peak blooming dates.
17 locals recommend
Millefleurs
17461 Loyalist Pkwy17461 Loyalist Pkwy, Wellington.
Beautiful lavender farm. Check out website for peak blooming dates.
Prince Edward County Lavender
732 Closson Rd732 Closson Rd, Hillier.
886 County Rd 10, Picton.
Beautiful when sunflowers are in bloom. Great ice cream as well.
20 locals recommend
Sunflower Fields
886 County Rd 10886 County Rd 10, Picton.
Beautiful when sunflowers are in bloom. Great ice cream as well.
Mad Dog Gallery
525 County Rd 11525 County Rd 11, PIcton.
768 County Rd !2, PEC. The work of over 120 local artists and food producers for sale.
40 locals recommend
The Local Store - PEC
768 County Rd 12768 County Rd !2, PEC. The work of over 120 local artists and food producers for sale.
Oeno Gallery
2274 Prince Edward County Rd 12274 Prince Edward County Rd 1, Bloomfield.
Fabulous hiking or cycling trail that runs from Picton to Carrying Place. Flat and scenic.
26 locals recommend
Millennium Trail
Millennium TrailFabulous hiking or cycling trail that runs from Picton to Carrying Place. Flat and scenic.
Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area
Clarke RoadClarke Rd, Picton. Beautiful trails.
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256 Main St W256 Main Street, Picton.