Their selection of seafood is astounding: from lobster to seared halibut to crab legs, all sourced locally.
Specializing in rich and flavorful seafood cuisine (and the best fish n’ chips in town), Clam Digger’s also offers so much more on their menu; with a large selection of steak dishes including grilled beef tenderloin with blue cheese and a red wine reduction, and a roasted chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese and roasted red peppers. Their selection of seafood is astounding: from lobster to seared halibut to crab legs, all sourced locally. Everything is brought in fresh, including locally-grown herbs and produce, and lobster right off the boats of local fishermen. Their head chef, Jeremy Martin, has worked very closely with the director of the Culinary Institute of Canada, Chef Austin Clement, to develop their menu throughout the past 10 years of business into what it has become today - an exciting array of local Island treasures. And this year is exciting for owner Arlene Smith and the staff at Clam Digger’s Restaurant for several reasons: It will be their first year operating out of their new location in the village of Cardigan, an expanse which encompasses not only their main dining area, the Clam Digger’s Room, but also the Beach House — a more relaxed dining experience — and their beautiful full-service outdoor patio. The restaurant is also happy to now be operating year round. Their new accommodations offer the quintessential Island experience; from breathtaking views including birds, seals, and other wildlife that regularly frequent
the on-looking river, to a glimpse into the life of local fishermen operating from the nearby marina, which still stands as the social hub of the small community: It’s definitely a nod to simpler life, and an essential reason many tourists flock to the Island every year. With their opening planned for the beginning of April, the restaurant will still be offering the same fare customers have come from far and wide to indulge in, while adding a few new menu items to suit their new space. Happy hour drinks and pub- styled fare will now be available all year long, pleasing tourists and locals alike, and with the addition of local beers from both the Gahan Company, and Copper Bottom Brewery located just minutes away, their extensive drink and wine menu offers a taste for every palette — from fine dry wines to hop-laden craft ale, and everything in between. It’s been an exciting transition, and a huge year for growth for Clam Digger’s Restaurant — one they cannot wait to share with you.
▲ Arlene Smith
Clam Diggers Restaurant 6864 Water Street Cardigan 902.583.3111 www.clamdiggerspei.com
SPRING 2018 www.pei-living.ca
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