Shaw’s Hotel is pleased to feature Penzie’s Bistro as its dining experience.
Penzie’s Bistro is now closed for the 2025 season. Thank you for an excellent summer, and we hope to see you next year!
Historic Shaw’s Hotel has been offering renowned service and remarkable food since 1860. Our sun deck overlooks the stunning beauty of the Brackley Bay, with our dining room and sunroom providing a wonderful alternative when you cannot enjoy the great outdoors.
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s Hotel — 2025
APPETIZERS
Seafood Chowder
Cup $14, Bowl $20
2022 International Shellfish Festival chowder winner, created by our multiple award-winning chefs. Packed with scallops, shrimp, haddock, mussels, white wine, and thyme in a creamy Velouté. Served with a potato scallion roll.
Island Blue Mussels $16
PEI mussels, steamed with white wine and garlic, and served with a toasted baguette.
Lobster Wontons $15
Stuffed with lobster, cream cheese, garlic, and herbs, topped with a lime cilantro aioli.
Salads $9 (Small); $16 (Large)
House: Fresh island greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, carrots, and strawberries. Topped with goat cheese and candied pecans. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Greek: Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, black olives, red and green peppers, and feta cheese. Tossed with herbed dressing on a bed of greens.
Caesar: Chopped romaine lettuce, parmesan Reggiano, bacon, and homemade croutons. Tossed in a house-made Caesar dressing.
Bowl of Fries $5
Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli $9
MAINS
Lobster Roll $Market Price
Chunky PEI lobster mixed with a lemon aioli, celery, onion, red pepper, and seasonings on a toasted, buttered bun. Served with a choice of side.
Penzie’s House Burger $23
Seasoned 6-ounce ground beef with double smoked bacon, smoked gouda, onion jam, red pepper aioli, tomato, and lettuce. Served with a choice of side.
In-House Smoked Brisket $30
Brisket dry-rubbed and smoked in-house with a toasted baguette, side of Dijon aioli, and pickled red onion. Served with fries.
Chef’s Fish Creation $ Priced Daily
Ask your server what Shaw’s has for your palate today!
Fish Taco Bowls $24
Cajun-seasoned rice with black beans, tomato, fresh jalapenos, pickled onions, avocado, taco chips, and lime cilantro cream, topped with our chef’s choice of fish.
Beef Bourguignon $32
Fresh PEI beef, braised in red wine, herbs, vegetables, bacon, and mushrooms. Served with mashed potatoes.
Seafood Bubbly Bake $33
A medley of scallops, shrimp, haddock, mussels, lobster, and salmon with a parmesan white wine sauce, topped with Swiss cheese and breadcrumbs. Served with basmati rice.
Greek Pan Chicken $25
Marinated bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, served with a medley of sautéed vegetables, feta cheese, and black olives, accompanied with basmati rice..
Crab Cakes $24
Crispy PEI Rock Crab cakes, homemade mustard pickles, and baked beans. Served with a choice of side.
BBQ Chicken Pizza (12 inch) $19
Chicken, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, tangy barbecue sauce.
Meat Lovers Pizza (12 inch) $19
Pepperoni, salami, ground beef, Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, herbed tomato sauce.
Vegetarian Pizza (12 inch) $19
Peppers, mushrooms, red onion, spinach, black olives, mozzarella cheese, herbed tomato sauce.
Shaw’s Pizza di Buongustaio (12 inch) $21
SIDES
Small Green Salad
Small Potato Salad
Small Pasta Salad
Rice
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries (+$5)
BREADS
Potato Scallion Rolls $1.50
Breadbasket: Baguette, Potato Scallion Rolls, Naan $8
DESSERTS
Ask your server about our rotating desserts.
KIDS’ MENU
Pizza and Fries $9.95: Single slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza with fries.
Mac and Cheese $9.95: Traditional mac and cheese, made with real cheese and served with veggie sticks.
Chicken Fingers and Fries $11.95: 3-piece chicken fingers, served with fries.
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Bar Menu
341ML Beer …. $7.50
Coors Light; Alexander Keith’s IPA
473ML Premiums…. $9.50
Lone Oak Hollywood West Coast IPA; Guinness Draught; Gahan Honey Wheat Ale; Lone Oak Fixed Link Pilsner; Lone Oak English Red
Draft…. 12 Oz: $7.50, 20 Oz: $10.50
PEIBC Island Red Ale; PEIBC Beach Chair Lager
Cider…. $9.00
No Boats on Sunday
Coolers…. $8.00
Blue Lobster Lemon Lime; Lone Oak Peach Seltzer; Lone Oak Raspberry Seltzer
Highballs…. $7.50
Ask about our non-alcoholic options!
WHITE WINE
Luckette’s Red Phone Box, Canada
Glass: $12.00 Bottle: $43.00
Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio, Italy
Glass: $11.25 Bottle: $44.00
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Glass: $13.25 Bottle: $48.00
La Vielle Ferme Blanc French Blend, France
Glass: $12.50 Bottle: $45.00
Tidal Bay Jost, Nova Scotia
Glass: $12.50 Bottle: $45.00
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay, France
Glass: $12.00 Bottle: $46.00
Cave Spring Estate Riesling, Canada
Glass: $13.25 Bottle: $49.00
Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Glass: $13.25 Bottle: $49.00
RED WINE
Jackson Triggs Merlot, Ontario
Glass: $10.50 Bottle: $45.50
Don David Malbec, Argentina
Glass: $12.00 Bottle: $43.00
Gentleman’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Glass: $12.50 Bottle: $45.00
Anciano No. 5 Rioja, Spain
Glass: $12.00 Bottle: $43.00
Pelee Island Pinot Noir, Canada
Glass: $12.00 Bottle: $43.00
Zensa Primitivo, Italy
Glass: $11.50 Bottle: $42.50
Ruffino Aziano Chianti, Italy
Glass: $12.00 Bottle: $43.00
Santa Margherita Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy
Glass: $13.25 Bottle: $48.00
ROSÉ & SPARKLING
Mercator Compass Rose, Canada
Bottle: $46.00
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, Spain
Bottle: $45.00
Cocktails…. $13.00
Brackley Bay… Vodka, Blue Curacao, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, 7-Up
Tequila Sunrise… Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine
Pina Colada… Malibu Rum, Cream of Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
Whiskey Sour… Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg Whites, Bitters
Long Island Iced Tea… Vodka, White Rum, Tequila, Gin, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Cola
Malibu Breeze… Malibu Rum, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Soda Water
Caesar… Vodka, Tabasco, Worcestershire, Spicy Beans, Clamato Juice
Moscow Mule… Vodka, Bitters, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Margarita… Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Salted Rim
Mojito… White Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves, Simple Syrup, Soda Water