Every new week means a new list of restaurants! For this edition, it’s all about oysters. With the abundance of oyster spots, it’s undeniable that Toronto has a deep-rooted love for this seafood delight. And trust us, there are plenty of mouthwatering reasons for that adoration. Whether you’re a seasoned oyster enthusiast or have yet to try them, you’re in for a treat. We’re here to help you out with a roundup of restaurants where you can find the best oysters in Toronto! So what are you waiting for? Have a read and head to any of these iconic spots.
This is where you can find the best oysters in the Toronto area near you:
Rodney’s Oyster House
There’s usually a selection of nine to 26 different oysters on a daily basis and you can get them by-the-piece. The price depends on the size, harvest location, species and grower. The oysters also are drawn from the restaurant’s own beds in P.E.I. Reservations can be made online.
Oyster Boy
The dine-in menu features baked oysters Rockefeller and Kilpatrick. They’re priced at $26 for six pieces and $48 for 12. Aside from that, different oyster choices are available daily. The prices are per oyster, shucked or unshucked. For reservations, you can call 416-534-3432.
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Pearl Diver
You can find a daily selection of oysters on the regular menu, coming in from different parts of Canada. Prices vary from $2.95 for each to $5.75 for each. Reservations can be made online.
DEALS: 100 oysters for $100 every Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Oysterlicious Dozen (mixed dozen shucked oysters) for $35 every Wednesday from 5 pm-10 pm.
Diana’s Oyster Bar and Grill
The restaurant’s East Coast oysters include Lucky Lime, French Kiss, Virginica and others. From the West Coast, there’s Fanny Bay, Kusshi, and Pacific Tiger. It also partners with Diana’s Seafood, which is the fish and seafood market. You can call 416.288.1588 for reservations.
Island Oysters
The menu has a selection of oysters from PEI, NS, BC and NB. There are also plates like East Coast Dozen, Coast to Coast, and Four Shores. The prices for these range from $32 to $42. You can make reservations online.
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DEALS: Shuck Fifty – $1.50 for Malpeque oysters every Thursday until 8:30 pm.
Pure Spirits
The oysters and seafood part of the menu has items like Shucker’s Dozen MP, Oysters Tempura, and Oysters Rockefeller. Reservations can be made online.
DEALS: Oysters for $2 every Monday to Friday from 3 pm-6 pm.
Biff’s Bistro
A taste of French cuisine and oysters in one spot? You can make reservations online through the site.
DEALS: $2 oysters with the purchase of a wine bottle every Monday to Friday from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. and every Sunday from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
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Bar Neon
There are oysters (MP) on the menu, which come shucked in half-shell and with lemon, mignonette and horseradish. Reservations can be made online.
DEALS: Oysters at half-price every day from 3 pm-6 pm.
Honest Weight
The restaurant has a daily selection of shucked oysters priced at $3.25 per piece. The same is included in the brunch menu as well, which is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Watson’s
Among its selection of small plates and shareable on the menu are oysters with lemon pepper granita. It’s $19 for six and $35 for 12. Reservations can be made online.
DEALS: Buck-a-shuck oyster specials on Sundays from 7 pm-2 am and on Mondays from 6 pm-2 am.
Melrose on Adelaide
The restaurant’s small plate offering includes oysters with a minimum of six per order (East and West Coast, Champagne Mignonette). Reservations for Melrose in Adelaide can be made online.
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DEALS: Buck-a-shuck oyster specials on Sundays from 4 p.m. until close.
Coffee Oysters Champagne
The menu has both Naked Oysters (served with Champagne Mignonette,
lemon and, horseradish) and Dressed Oysters. It comes in options of Citrus + Spice, Strawberry + Bubbles, and Bali Chili + Coconut. Reservations can be made online.
John and Son’s Oyster House
The menu offers a daily selection of fresh oysters. Reservations can be made online.
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DEALS: Oysters for $2 every Monday to Friday from 4 pm-6 pm.
