New Glasgow Lobster Suppers

The Original P.E.I. Lobster Suppers, this family restaurant has been serving lobster in New Glasgow since June 24, 1958. You will find us nestled in the village of New Glasgow, PEI on Route 258, off Highway 13 just 10 minutes from Cavendish Beach. Enjoy our spectacular river front view of the picturesque River Clyde while you dine in either the spacious,family style Clyde Room, or the more formal, licensed Glasgow Room.

From June 1 to June 30
1 in 50 (randomly selected) will receive their meal for the price we charged in 1958, $1.50!

Serving dinners from 4:00 to 8:30 pm seasonally from June 1 to mid October. Enjoy lobster the Island way, served fresh from our own lobster pound. Many believe that it's not just dinner but a unique Island attraction one should experience. Check out our menu and prices below. We also offer group rates for Motorcoaches, weddings, conventions and other large groups (over 25).We accept all major credit cards; Master Card, Visa, American Express and debit transactions. To contact us for more information on group rates or to book, fax: 902-964-3116; phone:902-964-2870 or e-mail us at carl@peilobstersuppers.com.

2008 Menu and Prices

All our meals include all you can eat appetizers, beverages (non alcoholic) and desserts. Steaming hot rolls and bread straight from our ovens start you off, followed by seafood chowder, steamed mussels, beef vegetable soup, and salads (potato, garden and coleslaw). After the main entree enjoy a variety of homemade desserts, which include our famous lemon meringue pie, along with coffee or tea. For a discount on your meal, show this coupon between 4:00 and 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. We will be open for the 2008 season the first of June. Listed below are 2008 prices. Hope to see you this season.

We also offer a children's menu and children under 3 eat free!! For those 12 and under the choices are as follows:

All children's meals include: soft drinks, mussels, soup, chowder, rolls, crackers, salads, and desserts such as ice cream, jello, pies and strawberry shortcake (when in season).

Gift Shop

Visit our well stocked gift shop and select from a variety of homemade crafts, fine bone china, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, books or other interesting gift selections. There's a children's section which includes car games, stuffed lobsters and jewelry.

History of New Glasgow Lobster Suppers

June 24, 1958 - The first lobster dinner on PEI was served as a fundraiser for the New Glasgow and District Junior Farmers Organization. They bought a building and hauled it from a neighboring community in Covehead. The first customers had to wait in their car as temporary steps were constructed for them to enter the building. Inside, the members of the organization brought in food and served it in a very "country" atmosphere. The bare studs of the walls were showing, the tables were plywood or doors which were laid flat on saw horses and the seats were long benches. The cost of the dinner was $ 1.50.

1963 - The Junior Farmers begin serving the lobster supper once a week.

1970 - The demand for a lobster dinner is so great the organization is now serving seven days a week, from June to September.

1972 - Twelve of the founding Junior Farmers purchase the ownership and it is no longer a fundraiser, it is now a business in itself.

1973 - The building was enlarged to accommodate the large crowds that were gathering with seating for 400.

1975 - The first inland lobster pound was established using 10 wooden tanks. The following year were replaced with 21 fiberglass tanks. Being inland and lobsters requiring salt water, special accommodations had to be made, water would be hauled from the nearby harbour and held in an underground tank that was refrigerated, filtered and circulated through the fiberglass tanks. A cultural display room was also added to educate diners on lobsters.

1979 - Our busiest day in history when we served 1470 people from 4:00 - 9:30pm. During this week the average crowds were 1250 daily!!

1980 - Eight of the owners were wanting out of the business, the remaining four original Junior Farmer members, Jean and Sterling MacRae and William and Thelma Nicholson decided to buy their shares. They are still the owners today.

1983 - The lower level dining room was added to seat an additional 60 seats.

1989 - The lower level dining room was expanded to include the view of the river Clyde and now seats 175. A new lobster pound was also added and expanded to now hold 20,000 pounds of live lobster.

1997 - We are honored with the provincial tourism association's Operator of the Year award at their annual awards banquet.

1998 - The New Glasgow Lobster Suppers celebrates 40 years in business.

1999 - The Great Canadian Food Show films a feature segment to be aired on February 27, 2000 on CBC at 12:30pm.

2003 - New Glasgow, PEI is recognized by HarrowSmith Country Magazine as one of the ten prettiest little towns in Canada.

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