Oyster Bars in Toronto to Check Out This Summer
“Give a good person a good oyster and you’ll have ’em forever.”
It may not be close to the ocean, but Toronto is home to some incredible oyster bars that serve the freshest, high quality oysters from across the world. These places know how to properly source, shuck, and accompany these delicacies from sea.
Here are some of the best oyster bars in Torono that you need to check out this summer!
Learn more about the different types of Canadian oysters here
Rodney’s Oyster House
469 King St W. Toronto, ON
Conveniently located near Toronto’s Financial and Entertainment Districts, Rodney’s is basically an instution on King St W. They’ve got great oysters and shellfish, prepared simply and knowledgeably, and served with Maritime hospitality.
Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill
17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON
Housed in a former distillery, this laid-back seafood spot features sustainable seafood, seasonal mains, sharable sides, balanced cocktails and Ontario wines. They specialize in personalized service, helping guests mix n’ match from their menus to curate perfect dining experiences.
Oyster Boy Restaurant
872 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
Located in the bustling Queen West District of Downtown Toronto, Oyster Boy serves Canada’s finest oysters every way you can imagine them. With beautiful mollusks arriving at their shop daily from small farmers in the east and west coast of Canada, Oyster Boy is another great spot to enjoy fresh oysters in Toronto.
Oyster Mine
2035 Yonge St, Toronto, ON
Experience upscale dining at Toronto’s newest oyster bar, serving a wide variety of land and sea dishes, perfect for anything from a formal, romantic evening for two, to hosting a memorable group outing.
Jon & Sons Oyster House
56 Temperance St, Toronto, ON
John & Sons Oyster House is one of the premier seafood restaurants in downtown Toronto. They’re famous for their epic portion sizes, so be sure to come hungry! In addition to fresh shucked oysters, they serve a variety of other creative seafood dishes like lobster poutine and fried smelts.
Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill
7501 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON
Building off of the success of their wholesale and retail market, Diana’s Seafood opened up its flagship oyster bar and restaurant in Toronto in 2010 and now has locations in Markham and Scarborough. They have a large selection of oysters from across North America and rotating daily seafood specials that constantly keep their menu exciting.
Zee Grill Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
641 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON
Zee Grill is run by a long-time sommelier and chef with a passion for seafood. This cute spot has a wide selection of handpicked wines, a ton of incredibly fresh seafood offerings and fresh shucked oysters.
Pearl Diver
100 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON
Pearl Diver is the best spot in Toronto for late night oysters. Get a dozen freshly shucked beauties for only $20 after 10pm!
