Reviews of Sims Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar (Fish Shop)

Eugene Yu

light of our table was turned off while eating.

Michelle Lee

Seafood Bruschetta is impressive and would be suitable for Dark draft , lager beer, white wine. Fresh chopped scallops with olive oil with buttery sweet sauce is balanced. Steak was also cooked perfectly even though it’s a bit salty. The staffs were kind as well. The price was rather expensive than I expected with that quality but if you love to enjoy nights with a good mood in PEI , it’s good.

Sophia Nganga

The lamb and blueberry pie,amazing

Scott Thomas

First time eaters. Im giving this a 3 but its more like a 3.5 - not quire 4. It was a nice enough meal for a pricey steakhouse. The good - lovely intimate seating, top notch service, very fresh oysters, solid menu and wine list, very good cocktails, pleasant cheese selection from local producers. The not so good - I like a pricey steakhouse and dont mind paying for top quality - but if you are going to offer me a $125 dollar cast iron chateaubriand for 2 - it should be a little more "flash" than just placing your cool rested red meat on a cold cast iron display pan. If the cast iron doesnt play a part - then just a nice serving tray please. It was a properly cooked piece of meat - but it lost temperature too fast and having it presliced before it arrives at the table didnt help with that either. Also the plates that come with said meat should not be lukewarm at best - with lukewarm and congealed garlic mashed and lukewarm zucchini. Bernaise sauce was cool - so not very pleasant to enjoy with red meat. The interior while cozy is bordering on becoming very dated and drab. The paintings in our area were just gross - splatters of brown and black that looked more like wood shop accidents than art on a brick wall with dusty velvet curtains behind us. Dusty might be the best descriptive term you could imagine for the experience. I think this place could use a shakedown and it would notch up the overall quality fairly easily.

Chase Fraser

Quality of food is top notch with pretty good serving sizes for such a fancy joint. Wasn't a bad bite on any plate

Jessie Toyota

Very fancy, the food is delicious and the service is great! We got the private room for a friend's birthday and it was very posh.

Mariana Cestellos Ramírez

ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE!! Honestly my favorite restaurant in the world. The service is very friendly and nice. The restaurant is really beautiful, peaceful and quiet. The menu is short but everything is outstanding. The lobster ravioli is to die for and the oyster bar is really amazing. Fresh food made with top quality ingredients. Can't recommend this place enough.

Leon C

considering this is THE steakhouse in Charlottetown, we came with some high expectations. But aside from the atmosphere and the exceptional service from our waiter, there was not much else to show for. The seafood chowder is said to be a two time award winner but it was just salty, fishy, and came with shells. The steaks were fine in terms of doneness, but without flavour. The Brussel sprouts were wet and bland. The asparagus was old and flavourless with texture of sugar canes. Completely inedible and the béarnaise sauce they brought was solid and unmelted. How the head chef could allow such food to exit the kitchen remains a mystery. I would give this a one star review, but the 2nd star is for our waiter who was able to salvage this train wreck of an experience.

Alexa Eccles

The staff and ambiance were nice, unfortunately the food we had was not. The medium-rare steak showed no signs of pink, the salmon was both over-cooked on the outside and raw in the middle and the calamari appetizer was bland and over-fried. We did like the fresh PEI oysters and the kids liked their mac & cheese.

Stephanie Mercier

Our experience was unforgettable. we had the chance to be taken care of by Megan the manager of the restaurant. Her professionalism, her customer service and her courtesy definitely changed our evening. The food was also there. Succulent filet mignon, delicious salmon with a drop of beets. We were seated on the terrace in view of the beautiful evening but the rich interior decor is totally an asset for this restaurant. One stop on your list in Charlottetown ❤️

Dane B

The surf and turf was delicious. A nice steakhouse that seemed busy even on a late Wednesday evening. Probably best to make a reservation.

Travelling T

I absolutely loved this place! The interior design is fantastic and the food is even better. I had the oysters and halibut and both were delicious.

Erika Dizon

A disappointing meal considering the high reviews. Out of the 5 dishes we ordered, the calamari arrived cold, the salmon was over cooked and the scallops were overpriced ($18 for 2 pieces). On the plus side, The oysters were delicious and there was great service by the staff despite the kitchen wait times. We wanted to love this place but unfortunately would not recommend this restaurant.

Julie

We enjoyed a lovely evening celebrating! Service was prompt, atmosphere was perfect and the seafood delicious!

Ron G

Very pricey but the steak was top notch incredible, melt in your mouth. The potatoes and gravy were awesome and the lobster cooked to perfection. Portion size was just right. I got the surf and Turf $65.00

Ryan O'Sullivan

One of the best spots I've ever eaten in Canada. The staff are lovely, the food is fantastic. Cannot recommend enough.

Melvin Chien

Friendly staff, delicious food, above average prices makes Sims Corner a nice place for a fancy dinner.

Frank Barcenas

The steaks and seafood chowder are incredible!

TheCanadianBunny

Hands down great food and service Priced just right will be back

Joy Hoskin

Elegant. Delicious. Superb atmosphere. Service beyond the extra mile. Best steak award. Divine.

David Schult

Excellent selection of delicious oysters, tasty lobster tortellini. Scallops app was delicious but scant with only two scallops. Service was attentive and friendly. The desert menu did disappoint. Give that a miss and take a walk for better options.

Brian B

Great service and very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was delicious

Robert Wolf

Amazing steak and oysters. Treat yourself before another virus almost kills the restaurant business.

Bill McBay

Highly recommend for everything from a beer and oysters to a full steak dinner with all the fixings. We were there and just had some oysters and a drink but the meals that passed us while we sat on the couch in between the action of the bar and the restaurant was incredible. The smells that we enjoyed and the comments we overheard by those guests that enjoyed things secured the fact we are going back!!

Emily H

I came all the way from Toronto to have PEI oysters and was not disappointed. We enjoyed 3 dozen of 4 types of oysters with wine and cocktails. The service was excellent and lovely ambiance.

Jeffrey Chisholm

Excellent evening and meal, a little pricey but worth it. Consistently one of the best in Charlottetown.

Ian Kurt

We have eaten at Sims 9 times now. How I know that, because we have been flying out to PEI every summer for a long weekend just to eat here. It’s that good! The food is amazingly fresh and innovative. The head chef grows most of the produce in the summer on his own property. My favourite appetizer is the seafood bruschetta please never take this off the menu it’s amazing.

Terry

Friendly staff. Great food. The steak I had was grilled the way I ordered. Fries with the aioli drizzle was tasty. My girlfriend had the seafood fettuccine. Nice sear on the scallops, lobster was tender and mussels was very flavorful. Oh, the warm biscuits with molasses butter to start was a nice touch.

Lindsey Ross

We enjoyed a beautiful meal here. The staff was friendly and we were sat right away for our reservation. We enjoyed apps, mains and a desert. I started with the Cheese from Here and There. I ordered for one, and it was a ton of food. I would recommend the portion for one to be split for two people. My partner had the Roasted Bone Marrow & Tartare. For our mains we had the crusted filet mignon and the Delmonico steak. Both were lovely, nice sauce and the fries were delicious. The sticky date pudding for desert was perfect. We shared this and a bottle of pinot noir. I would say the only downside to our experience was having questions about what items were and our server wasn't sure. Mostly with the cheese plate- I would have loved to have known what some items were.

Dàwéi Hēiér

Everything is perfect about this place… a bit on the expensive side but it entirely with it !

Ken Bartlett

I've been fortunate enough to enjoy restaurant dinners all over North America. Our dinner at Sims Corner may have been my best experience ever. Our server, Eric, was very good! The food was perfect. The atmosphere was very comfortable. All in all, the total experience was fantastic.

Tracey Laughlin

Tenderloin Valentine's Day special was delicious. Best wine list on PEI for sure. Service amazing as usual. A great evening out for Valentines Day.

Amanda Moase

The steak bread appetizer was amazing! The steak and garlic mashed potatoes were delicious and my companion very much enjoyed his steak and baby reds as well.

Ryan Enta

Wow! Staff always smiles, accommodating, beautiful atmosphere, decor is classic and fitting for the location and environment. Oysters were the highlight of the evening. Would like to go back and try the steaks instead of the seafood. Wine …

Mark Williams

I had a fantastic dining experience here. The patio ambiance is in a beautiful corner of the city and the food was excellent. The oysters were choice and shucked well. The pepper steak I had was the best steak dinner I’ve had in a while. My partner really enjoyed her seafood linguini

R. Gill

This is a jewel food is amazing I had the seafood pasta great sauce perfectly cooked seafood, the steaks my family had were exceptional, my husbands rats this place a 10.

Van Ngo

Great staff! Very nice layout and ambiance. The food is good but the taste can still be improved a little bit in seasoning; I would like the chowder to be less salty and the beef stroganoff to be lighter in smell yet a little bit more flavourful to reduce the original taste of uncooked beef. But I really like the texture of the beef tho, soft and well made.

Andrew Dickinson

Been here several times and sat at the bar. Unfortunately cannot remember the bartenders name that has served us each time but he has been spot on with his wine suggestions. Great food abounds here across the menu most recently was in for PEI Burger Love. Also shoved down some great local oysters. Food here is not the cheapest but it is a great spot. Will be back!

Barbara Brickley

Incredible service....ambiance is very unique.... Tamarind margarita was the best.....food was awesome....

Elie Kassouf

The cigar steak is one of my favourites! Thanks for hosting us!

Andrew Wells

Did not meet expectations. Steaks were not done as asked for. Lobster was tough as rubber. Dessert was dried out. Service was decent. Drinks , both alcoholic and non were heavy on bitterness (was told they were designed that way) to the point it made them undrinkable and I can eat lemons and limes like someone would eat an orange. A $200 dinner for two should have been better. As a side note the scallops weren’t done right and were thrown up later that evening.

Danny Allain

A great, high end restaurant 5 minutes from the Marina. Many, many gluten free options. The food was fantastic and our server, Alex, was very helpful and friendly. The ambiance was excellent, calm and not too loud. I had short ribs as appetizer and striploin as steak. All was cooked to perfection. They also had gluten free bread before appetizer which is always a treat for me.

Shane A

Overall the experience was not one I'd repeat. Staff were friendly and helpful enough, however the food didn't live up to expectations. The general theme was everything we had simply had top much going on. A sauce or more with each dish. Calamari was the best cooked part of the meal. Steaks came on a bed of very salty steak sauce, and no bark or char to be found. To their credit the doneness was right on point with our ordered preference inside. Lobster was no where near as flavourful or sweet as the one we tried at a nearby restaurant the night before.

Samson Tam

A bit overpriced for what it was....Nothing major to complain about but have had much better meals and steak for the price point.

Carter D

Great location and great atmosphere. However for a 65$ surf and turf dish- the steak was small- over cooked for my request and the lobster portion was very very small. Arrived cold on top of it all. The waitress was good however. Because I enjoyed my experience, I did not mention it to the waitress. But overall, for THE steak house in town, it is overpriced and overrated. Not worth the money.

Tim Fennell

Amazing atmosphere, excellent service and even better food, steak was one of the best I've ever had!

Paul J. Manning

I have frequented Sims to almost silly levels, I absolutely love the place. The staff are amazing, the food is incredible and the atmosphere just perfect. Sadly I no longer will be in the area and as a result will not be able to enjoy it as much. This is by far and away my favorite restaurant in Charlottetown!

George Boszormeny

Very friendly service. Oysters tasted super fresh and the horseradish was awesome. Chowder was delicious.

Mary Cohen

10/10 would highly recommend! The service was impeccable, the food was both stunning and flavorful, and I wouldn't have changed a single thing about the night. All dietary restrictions were met with grace, and the portion sizes were perfect.

Steve Cormier

A little on the pricey side... But all of the food was really good. The marrow isn't worth the money. I am a total odd food nut, but the marrow was just flavorless grease and fat served inside a leg bone. The mussels were quite good... The steak was solid. The béarnaise sauce added flavor. The oysters were above average. With drinks, the meal cost is about $75-$100 per person.

Elodie Bouneau

Everything was fine but nothing amazing. I think we had gotten a recommendation as “the best restaurant in town” so not quite that but definitely good quality food and service. Maybe less good value compared to other options around.

Terence Graham

From the phenomenal seafood brushetta starter to the pan seared halibut to the creme brulle its a mouth watering experience. And the lobster ????was simply awesome. Highly recommended ????

Dean Mylalsingh

I was disappointed with our visit. First I will say the food when it finally arrived was fantastic however we waited over 1 hour for our 6 oyster app. There were 4 other people beside us that ordered about 30 minutes after we did and they had there dinner finished before our oysters arrived. The main course took 1.5 hours to arrive. It was only 2 of. There was no acknowledgement that the food was slow by our server.

Kay

Fancy place, great food leaves you licking your fingertips. I loved the atmosphere and staff was very friendly too. Just a little too pricy especially if you are visiting as a family. Also wished they had more options in drinks (cocktails) other than wines. Will come back again for their steak options are good! I had their Halibut with Mashed potatoes, i must say I’ve never tasted mashed potatoes that melt in your mouth ????

Rain Bautista

Love this restaurant. I had the oysters and they were fresh and delicious! Our server was very knowledgeable and paired my meal with a glass of Chablis which was perfect. It’s a high end restaurant, but you get what you pay for: Great service, wonderful atmosphere, and fresh food!

Hamid Mirza

I never knew I liked seafood until dinner at Sims. Whether you’re a seafood hater, steak lover, or anything in between Sims has the perfect meal for you. We have a family of five diverse eaters, each with a different pallet, so I’ve included each below for your reference. Teen, delicate pallet, and eats nothing but pasta: The oysters were my appetizer, and as a first time eater, they were delicious. From the Kalamari to the Steakhouse burger, service met taste to craft the best meal I’ve ever had. Recommend the Steakhouse burger and Seafood. Older kid, average pallet, eats lots of steak and broccoli: The kalamari was my appetizer. It was cooked just right and had the right amount of spice. Sauce was good gives a burst of spice. My first time having oysters. I am not a big fan of oysters but my dad and sister said it was really good. My mom is not a big fan either but she really likes it. The fish was amazing and was a little crispy on the outside with the nice hot inside. I would recommend the Sims for dinner. Younger Kid, average to delicate pallet, eats a variety: She had an appetizer of fruit from the kids menu, and loved the taste, had two servings! For the main meal she had Mac and cheese. Now, she’s the kind of Mac and cheese eater that like her meal specific way. Homemade, the right way, you know the deal. We weren’t expecting much, but when she rated it a nine out of ten, we were impressed. Dad, can eat everything, has great spice tolerance: Oysters were the best he’s ever had, fresh and scrumptious. His main meal was filet minion, and he was in love with the taste and tenderness. Would recommend the filet minion. In his words, “this is how a meal should be.” Mom, average spice tolerance: Likes the oysters and enjoyed the wine. Had mussels as her main and says they were ok, however we’re outshined by the rest of the meal and wouldn’t recommend. Says the ceasrer salad was amazing and the seafood blew her away. Wait time: 30 minutes Service: Excellent and great waiter told us what to do on the island as well. 10/10 Recommend highly.

Francoise Jacquel

Truly, one of the best restaurants I've been to in my 52 years.....Loved it. The food, the staff, the ambiance all of it! Thank you, will definitely be returning.

Brendan Elliott

Best steak in the Maritimes. Can't say enough about the food quality and excellent service. A must for anyone who enjoys a high-end steak.

Fredrick Grays

Service was very good. Our waitress Meagan was so nice and helpful. We enjoyed some of our dishes. Lobster ravioli was solid! Buffalo Mozzarella and tomato salad was decent. My Caesar salad was ok, I thought the dressing could have used more garlic,lemon and Parmigiano. My fried calamari was meh,too fishy, too much aioli. The oil could have been cleaner cause my frites were not as crispy as frites should be. My rib eye was ok. A little tough, a little grisly but overall everything was good. If I am paying that kind of money for a steak, I should not have issues.Sauces were on point for the steaks tho. Tighten up those food details and you guys are good to go! I would have given three stars however the service really bumped it up.

TRHF TRHF

Fist time eating at Sims. I had the Surf &Turf which was good also had some Oyster sliders which were with the exceptional. I would have given a higher rating, but the service brought the whole experience down. I was sitting at the bar and while I can appreciate it was busy and the server/bartender was working 2 jobs, she had time to chat with other patrons, while still ignoring my my empty glass or plate, until it was time for the bill and shuffling me off the seat for the next group of waiting clients. I’m not sure if I will return.

Ben Noit

This place is not an LGBTQ SAFE space. Highly recommend to not support them.

Alta Bernard

Amazing, just utterly amazing I can't say enough the chef kyle and server alex is just the best I've ever had.

Will V

I ordered Ribs and lobster roll. The bones were as cold as the weather outside, obviously reheated ribs, and they couldn't even brush it with a bit of BBQ sauce. The lobster roll was canned lobster! Very very disappointed to get canned lobster on the island and pay the premium price. First time in there and the last time I'll ever eat in that place, for sure! It was the grossest place I ate while visiting PEI.

Guillaume Roy-Girard

Wonderful meal. The oysters were fresh, plum and briny. My (Island sourced) steak was cooked exactly how I asked (rare) whereas some steakhouses will serve you medium or medium rare when you ask for rare. It was seasoned perfectly with a nice touch of residual salt flakes.

Jay Martin

Ribeye was top notch. Cooked to a perfect medium. Everyone at the table had steaks and really enjoyed them. Great job to the kitchen staff.

Emily M

Our waiter Alexander was absolutely phenomenal! Super attentive & friendly. Our food took a bit longer coming out (we hardly noticed) & he brought us a glass of wine paired with our dinners! Cannot wait to be back to PEI!

Maryam Asmai

Very pleasant dining experience @ Sims. Delicious food, professional staff and beautiful ambience.

Sharon

Fantastic food... great staff but the food..oh my.

Michelle Faulkner

Beautiful atmosphere. Expensive but worth it. You are betting off going for lunch as opposed to dinner. They have a large fresh oyster bar. The steak sandwich and lobster pasta are to die for. Decorated with the old velvet high backed chairs

Ian Lucuik

Great steakhouse atmosphere with a touch of rustic class. Food is top notch and service is out of this world! Very accommodating with dietary restrictions making everyone feel at home! A++

Jane Bonnell

The best Montreal smoked meat sandwich in the city. The sauerkraut is the best for pregnancy cravings.

Derek Dunham

We visited Sims Corner on Thursday August 12th with a party of 8. Overall we had a great dining experience starting off with 2 fabulous drink creations, then everyone's appetizers were great as well as the mains. What made our experience even better was our server Eric, his top knotch service and his personality totally made the evening, well done! If I could make one suggestion it would be to raise the beautiful light fixtures over the tables as it is challenging to avoid hitting your head as customer and I noticed the wait staff as well in the restaurant ????

Alina Ma

Excellent place for a nice meal in Charlottetown. If you're planning on going, I'd recommend making a reservation in advance or coming a little earlier in the evening. They do tend to fill up on weekends after 7pm! Food was delicious and our server recommended two different types of oysters for us, after we indicated we prefer creamy ones. Overall, a splendid meal, pricey but solid value for food quality. Two issues is that during our meal, there were quite a few flies indoors that kept hovering around our table and a few others which made a meal a little annoying. As well, their bathroom is downstairs, so it is quite a bit of a walk and it is quite dark and dim downstairs.

Lynn B

We celebrated our anniversary here for dinner and were thrilled with the meal and the restaurant itself. The seafood bruschetta and seafood chowder were divine, the steaks were amazing and our waiter Richard was so friendly and professional. He gave us great advice for what to see and do in PEI during our visit. We loved everything about our experience there. Can’t recommend it enough!

Nick

Great food selection but experience is not there. Found multiple bugs in the water which really should be investigated. Calamari was excellent! The steaks were delicious, but not cooked correctly. Two people at my table ordered medium rare and received a rare steak.

Linda Casey

Excellent lunch today! Thoroughly enjoyed by our group. The Redhead Oysters were amazing, the Seafood Bruschetta was excellent, the Skirt steak with the house Caesar was second to none, as was the Halibut. Last but certainly not least …. Our server Eric was attentive and made our experience at Sims most enjoyable!!!

Clint Kooger

Our young family enjoyed the SIMS patio last night. We left very satisfied with my kids disappointed that they were too full to eat their desserts. The Oysters were so good that we had to have a second round. As an foodie I would recommend their ribeye and lobster rigatoni dishes without question. Friendly staff and a delightful experience.

Nowshad Chowdhury

Had the pleasure to eat at this restaurant as we were travelling. I am a picky steak eater and have to say they had one of the best I ever tried! Awesome ambience, a great place to go check out for tourists!

Chantal Clarke

Absolutely delicious food! Try the Mac and Cheese. It’s no ordinary mac and cheese but soooooo flavorful!

d bart

My steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The seafood chowder was the best I had on our trip. Drinks were good and they have a good wine list. This restaurant could be better organized and creat a waitlist and take contact info instead of the current system. I also found the hostess very unfriendly, to the point I almost decided not eat at the restaurant that day, could have been an off day. The rest of the servers made up for her attitude.