Point Prim Chowder House - Full Menu

We were looking forward to finally making it to the Chowder House in Point Prim. I tried calling their number one day and could not get anything but a busy sign... read more We were looking forward to finally making it to the Chowder House in Point Prim. I tried calling their number one day and could not get anything but a busy signal so i messaged them on Facebook asking how to go about making a reservation. Was told they never make reservations via Facebook but on this occasion they would make me one - offered me a time later than i was requesting but we were okay with that. The night finally arrived and as we were driving down to the restaurant my friend called me saying "they don't have our reservation, he's telling me he NEVER makes reservations via Facebook". I arrived and calmly showed him our chat over messenger and he apologized and offered us a seat down on a picnic table. He told me our friends were offered this but they refused (my friend later told me they weren't offered it). We ordered our drinks (they serve Gahan beer which is great) and then made some meal choices. I found the menu somewhat disorganized with apps and mains scattered throughout the 2 pages. Lots of seafood offerings - we had a hard time choosing. As we were at the "Chowder House" we had to order chowder as apps. I got the creamy seafood chowder and my husband got the lobster bisque. Both were okay, I've had better. After our appetizers our waitress asked us if we'd like dessert, we told her we'd like our mains first and then we'd think about dessert. There was a bit of time before our mains arrived and then they were served - a seafood pot with crab and a scallop bake. These were tasty and the best part of our meal. We were quite full after this and were not considering dessert but our waitress did not arrive back to ask so we went inside to pay our bill. At the end of our meal we noticed that others seated at the picnic tables were offered real tables and seats in the upper patio area. I was disappointed we were seated at a picnic table vs. a real table when it was his error and we weren't just trying to squeeze in without a reservation. On a good note the view of the sunset was spectacular. The service left a bad taste in my mouth, i likely will not return.

First stop after getting off ferry from new Scotland! Fortunate to get table outside overlooking water and lighthouse. Chowder was awesome though little overpri... read more First stop after getting off ferry from new Scotland! Fortunate to get table outside overlooking water and lighthouse. Chowder was awesome though little overpriced in my mind. Service excellent!