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Oyster Boy
Category: Restaurants Seafood Seafood [Edit]
872 Queen St WToronto, ON M6J 1G3
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
(416) 534-3432
- Hours:
Mon, Wed 5 pm - 10 pm
Tue, Thu-Fri 5 pm - 11 pm
Sat 3 pm - 11 pm
Sun 3 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
36 reviews for Oyster Boy
Review Highlights
"The fish and chips are particularly good."
(in 10 reviews)
"We also had the deep fried oysters (loved them."
(in 4 reviews)
"They offer many different types of oysters and will take..."
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36 reviews in English
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Review from Viviana M.
Toronto, ON
11/13/2011 3 photos
Oyster Boy...oh boy!
Dining Experience: Dinner
Specialty: Oysters
Menu items: Oysters, Beer Battered Fish and Chips and Ceviche
In the heart of downtown Toronto lays a place that offers one of the best food aphrodisiacs ever! Oysters is the specialty of this niche restaurant that came to my knowledge through a friend who swears by it. Not being a fan of oysters, I decided I needed to try them at least once to give this food group a chance. Little did I know I will become one the biggest fans of the little suckers (pun intended) and will become a regular here.
The way the boy itself, Adam Colquhoun, treats this delicacy is what makes them good. To my enjoyment, and hopefully yours, oysters at Oyster Boy can be eaten raw, cooked, steamed or fried. My favourite kind are always and forever PEI's Malpeques. I usually order about a dozen of them and stick with my choice. Malpeques are actually recognized as one of the world's finest oysters with an unequalled taste, superior appearance and excellent keeping quality. So when I come to Oyster Boy, I know I am definitely in for a treat.
Besides oysters, the boy offers a variety and limited amount of seafood dishes that will compliment your oyster-eating experience very nicely. Oyster Boy's Beer Battered Fish and Chips are no exception.
Accompanied with the Oyster Boy tartar sauce and slaw, this dish is truly mouth-watering and one to check out when visiting the boy. I am not much of a heavy batter person, so I find the light texture of the deep-fried batter actually good. The fries are nothing special, but then again this is a seafood place.
Other great choices at Oyster Boy include their "special of the day", which are usually menu items the chef wants to test and introduce. The Ceviche, was a great choice that night. Unlike traditional Peruvian Ceviche (which is the most popular kind), this Ceviche was fused with what tasted like Mote. Mote is husked white corn kernels that have been boiled with charcoal or firewood. The kernels tend to be big and have rather chewy texture with bland taste, however when combined with lime and salt, becomes quite the dish. The Ceviche topped with some fried octopus, gave it a nice crunchy feel, which brought the whole dish together.
When visiting Oyster Boy, I would recommend you plan in advance and make a reservation. On weekends it tends to get quite busy and at times the place does not even take a walk-in given that all of its 25-30 spots might be booked for the night.
Buen Provecho,
Viviana. -
Review from Richard O.
Toronto, ON
2/11/2012
Just moved into the neighborhood and have to say this place is de-lish!
Great vibe also! The staff are super friendly and helpful.
I have to admit I was not expecting to enjoy Oyster Boy so much cause I'm not the biggest fan of Oyster, but found the rest of the menu very accommodating. -
Review from Roni L.
10/18/2011
A little hard to find... but well worth it once you do.
We got to sit at the bar, and just had raws. Great suggestions for the shucker dude- was fun to watch him open, clean and present. He checks each oyster for smell and freshness and isn't shy about ditching ones that don't pass snuff.
Fresh ground horseradish, plus a few sauces if you fancy. Kitchen menu looked pretty good too. Definitely worth a visit. -
Review from Kate R.
Toronto, ON
2/3/2012
My favourite place for oysters in Toronto hands down!
Great selection of oysters from both the east and west coast. The oyster shucker comes over to the table and in great detail explains all the different sizes and flavours.
Service is always friendly and never overwhelming so if it is your first time having oysters you will comfortable ordering.
The place is small but a very cozy atmosphere. Make sure to make reservations!
Will continue to return :) -
Review from Sarah A.
Toronto, ON
1/18/2012
This is my husband and my go-to spot if we want to have a nice dinner date. Needless to say we've been more than a handful of times and the staff is always friendly and the oysters always fresh! The daily chowders are delicious and are awesome at the bar with a glass of wine if you are just looking for a warm up on a frosty day.
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Review from Jon O.
Toronto, ON
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had eaten a few oysters here and there, but never had I sat down for a full meal of the raw seafood delicacy that everyone loves so much. I brought my girlfriend here for her birthday since she is an oyster-lover and I have to say that, although squeamish at first, I was a full convert by the end of the night.
The service was incredible. Our waiter recommended a range of oysters since we had no idea what we were doing and he was able to explain the taste notes of each type as if he was describing a fine wine. We ended up trying 5 different types (from both the Atlantic and Pacific) and enjoyed them all to varying degrees. We also had the deep fried oysters (loved them!) and the smoked fish and cheese plate. The flavours were a bit bold for me, but my girlfriend enjoyed everything. I've heard the fish cakes are a must...I'll have to try them next time.
The place is extremely small so I recommend making a reservation if you don't want to have a long wait.
And if you loved it so much you keep blowing your paycheck (oysters can be pretty pricey), they also wholesale their fresh oysters so you can eat them at home!
Highly Recommended. A++++ -
Review from Justin B.
Etobicoke, ON
8/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Twice attended and twice complained about the bad shucking. Shucks I say , don't give me shell pieces to shallow.
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Review from Lori M.
Mississauga, ON
9/24/2011
I am impressed with their wide selection of oysters. We started with a dozen raw and the waitress suggested we do a variety. We had three different kinds, four of each ( obviously). They we magnificent! We sat at the bar, the place was packed. It was great because we could watch the oysters being shucked. We then enjoyed their deep fried oysters! Delicious! This was followed up with an order of fish and chips which is very generous in it's portions. Definitely one order is substantial enough to share.
I will be going back.
The place has a great energy. I totally relaxed after a hectic week and we enjoyed our food and our conversation. And as I looked around I could see it was the same for everyone in there.
The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and want to ensure you are enjoying the experience. -
Review from Eva Z.
9/2/2011
I liked their oysters, the waitress gave me a great rundown of whats from where and the taste I can expect from each oyster. They delivered the goods and I was in heaven. They are not cheap, nearly $4 per piece I believe, not the $1 per piece gems I'm used to in my fav NYC happy hour pubs, but it does not surprise me. My friend had a lovely vegan salad with walnuts as we sipped on our white wine, which I remember to be very good as well.
Great place to catch up with a friend, or enjoy a date. It's romantically lit in the evening and in a great location. -
Review from Alfred K.
Richmond Hill, ON
Oyster Boy lives up to it's rep. Best Oyster bar in Toronto. I used to think Rodney's was the best but Oyster Boy is more intimate and the staff is super friendly. Superb oysters. Good selection and great advice and knowledge of oysters. Cooked food: perfect clam chowder, sweet succulent clams and deep fried oysters are fried light and fluffy with panko coating.
We were with a newborn and called ahead for a reservation letting them know we'd have a baby with us. They gave us a booth and were very welcoming. Service by all the wait staff and servers was attentive and friendly. We were there for two hours and didn't feel rushed despite it being decently busy. -
Review from helen y.
Toronto, ON
3/18/2011
this is hard one for me..
I LOVED their selection of oysters, fantastic, fresh and well picked and mixed by Meagan, our server.. so that was five stars for me...
but...
when i had my ceviche, i was so disappointed, it was soooooo sour i couldnt stomach it.. and the beer battered fish and chips was good but not great..
only oysters at this place.. -
Review from Melinda M.
Toronto, ON
1/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is always good. I have to confess, everytime I come, it's for oysters only. Sometimes I get something else in addition to the oysters, and that's always been good, but it's about the oysters. What else have I had? Salad with smoked fish, I think. Fries, definitely. Other stuff? I don't really remember. But I do remember the oysters. Always good, always fresh, always served by knowledgeable and friendly staff. They usually have a nice variety from PEI, Eastern, Western Canada and the U.S. and the servers make good recommendations.
Extra tip - they will sell you boxes or bags of oysters to bring home and shuck yourself. Or, for a little more cashola, they'll shuck and ice them for you to take home. We've bought a box once in a while for a party and shucked them at the party and they've been really great. As long as you keep 'em cold, they'll last.
Oyster Boy is a great place, with good food and service, and a laid back vibe. I am glad to live nearby. -
Review from Alex K.
3/15/2011
Every time I go to Oyster Boy, the service is terrible but the food is amazing.
One time they spilled my drink on me and never offered me an apology, let along think to bring me a replacement.
Another time they served the people after my group before us, and when we asked them when our meal was, they said there was a big group that came in before us and the couple that came in after us ordered something that was faster to make. Even if they were right, the server by no means tried to make us feel at ease.
The food on the other hand as I mentioned, has always been amazing. I love their oysters as well as their clam chowder, and every time I've gone there I've ordered them. I just stopped going there as I got tired of the terrible service. -
Review from Mariko M.
Updated - 11/14/2010
I wanted to treat my dad for dinner and he felt like seafood so to Oyster Boy we went.
Whatever time you go, phone OB for a reservation... even if you plan to eat really late. Reservation-less at nine o'clock, we had to wait for a good half hour before we could even sit at the bar, which was like 2 feet away from the door. Having a regular table was double the wait. The star count has not changed since my last visit though. I'm still a fan of this place.
The seafood here is great, but the ceasar salad was a definite bust. For almost $7, the quality of the salad was not great. My dad noted that the lettuce was brown and thus not fresh. We both ordered the fish and chips and a draft beer and we were quite satisfied with our main dish.
I'll be back ..... with a reservation, of course.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/21/2010
My aunt wanted to check out Oyster Boy so she invited the parental unit and I to go with her. I must… Read more »
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Review from Melanie C.
Oakville, ON
7/27/2010
We were going to an art show just down the street so Oyster Boy seemed like a logical dinner choice. Also, the large smiling oyster wearing a hat was calling my name. (I just checked out the website. The "boy" himself does not have an oyster-shaped head. Same smile though.)
We could barely fit in the door. Not because we were too big or the door was too small, but because the place was packed. I was ready to give up even before asking for a table when we were offered two spots at the bar, right away. We'll take it!
It turns out I like the side-by-side seating at a bar for conversation. It only works when you're a party of 2, but it sure beats sitting across a table gazing awkwardly into each other's eyes and it's much easier to exchange words. Oyster Boy was fairly noisy so I'm not sure I would have bothered to make conversation had we been sitting elsewhere.
Not an extensive menu. They do what they do well (seafood) and don't mess with anything else. I had trouble deciding what to order and I think the waiter was getting impatient so he recommended the fish and chips. I couldn't NOT order oysters... we're at Oyster Boy! Luckily, my date offered to share his oysters with me. (I hear they're an aphrodisiac...)
I was extremely satisfied with both the oysters and my fish and chips. The fish and chips portion was huge. I was very impressed with the level of service, especially considering how busy they were. Being at the bar it's hard for the waiter to not be in your face, but we weren't bothered too often and had no trouble getting his attention when required.
If you can snag a seat here, I highly recommend you take it. -
Review from tokill a.
Etobicoke, ON
1/24/2011
I went to Oyster Boy, and all I got was shitty service and mild food poisoning.
The Service was pretty slow, pacing was staggered between appetizers and mains.
The Mussels really did a number on me. Unfortunately, it only takes one to really mess you up, and I won that Lottery. In fairness - it could happen just about anywhere...if the shell is open just a couple of millimeters, and it's not caught by the prep/cook - you're in for a long drive on the big porcelain bus.
A Day and 4 liters of Gatorade later, I'm convinced I won't go back. The Fish and Chips was great though...really filling, cooked perfectly. The Mollusk poisoning is why I'm giving it one star. It kind of over-shadowed the terrible service. -
Review from Stephen C.
Toronto, ON
3/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Service/Setting: Very simple and unassuming place with a bunch of tables with high chairs. There were about 10 seats at the bar which is where we sat. Service at the bar was great, and the woman shucking/serving us was really helpful about picking oysters. Love the coziness of the bar and the restaurant didn't feel pretentious or too hipster.
Food: What better way to spend St. Patty's day than beer and oysters??Sampled 4 types of oysters based on the shuckers recommendations. Had top-shelf (BC), some New Brunswick oysters, Kumamoto and one other I don't recall. All were super fresh and nicely shucked. They give three dipping options in addition to the freshly grated horseradish/lemon. Call me old fashioned but I like my oysters au natural. I also tried their chowder, which was nice but nothing too special and lacking a large amount of
seafood in the soup. Fries were
good and massive in portion but the jalapeño lime mayo was very limited in portion.
Overall/Value: I thought it was very reasonable for the quality of oysters. I think I have to return to fairly assess the rest of the menu but from looking around, i find it hard to believe I would come here without making oysters priority number one. -
Review from Ana W.
5/26/2010
If you LOVE fresh oysters, this is as good as it gets.
This is my favourite place in the city for fresh oysters. Large selection at great prices. They are well prepared too. No shell residue or dirt in my oysters.
If you decide to host a party, you can order a crate from them at great prices too. The shells are cleaned ahead of time, but there's no harm rinsing them a bit more before when you get home.
I would go back in a heartbeat. -
Review from Tony L.
Toronto, ON
2/2/2011
Great place. Very engaged and attentive staff who really know their product and really want you to enjoy the experience.
Funky small friendly younger crowd place.
The best tastiest (did I say tastiest?) oysters fresh fresh fresh and great condiments.
To the person who complained about slow service, you didn't have a reservation so maybe you should do so next time :)
Reasonable, 18 oysters, two seafood burgers coffee tea with tax and a good tip $100 for two!
I'll be back!
I wish they still had Teeshirts with the old logo though :( -
Review from Brian S.
Toronto, ON
7/20/2009
I'm a big oyster fan. And really, in Toronto, there are only 2 places to get Oysters in the city, here and Rodney's. I'd have to say the oysters and service are right on par with each other. Both are fresh, both are served by fun waiters and waitresses who are, or look, somewhat overworked, but manage to get the job done.
What I like about Oyster Boy is the other menu, which is a little less expensive and a little more 'roadhouse' than the more upscale Rodney's, which has a broader more diverse menu.
Tonight I had a couple dozen oysters, which were as good as oysters get, as well as a nice caesar salad, with some fragrant smoked trout and onion rings, which probably were the best onion rings I've had in a long time, if ever.
Only two staff on tonight, but they managed to keep a busy place sane and comfortable. Highly recommended. -
Review from Tina N.
Toronto, ON
11/16/2009
I would say, only come here if you're planning to eat oysters because it is the best in town!
Great little place so you might need to make a reservation in advance.
Server knew a lot of things about oysters and gave good suggestions...(*hint hint: PEI, Peacock and Kunomoto are the best!), good prices & great service.
Fresh oysters cracked open on the spot with alot of good selection!
Only one small criticism, and that is that they need to work on their main dishes a bit more. The Sturgeon tasted old and salty while the Mussel sauce could have been less salty. -
Review from Keith B.
11/29/2009
What a cool place!
I can't even say I'm a huge fan oysters.... Lets be honest, despite being fairly tasty they look kind of gross and I end up tasting more of what I put on it (including a salsa, hot sauce and a mango chutney-ish thing as well as grated horse radish!) then the actual oyster. However, I'd say this is one of those places that is about the dining experiences as well as the actual food.
Servers are knowledgeable and oysters are definitely fresh and tasty. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for something a bit different to do for a light dinner. However, I would caution anyone looking for a big meal - while delicious, the oysters are fairly pricey and with a bottle of wine or two the bill was definitely on the expensive side. -
Review from Sam H.
ETOBICOKE, ON
6/21/2011
The food here is excellent. Great portions. I recommend sharing. I was stuffed. Not great if you have a group. It's small. My only gripe was the poor service. Our server seemed over stressed. We had to hail him all the time for drinks...bill. It took forever for the food. 20 minutes between courses for just two people? We ordered fish and chips. The oysters were super fresh. I would go back for sure on a less busy night.
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Review from Chad W.
5/14/2009
Fresh, constantly-changing selection of oysters, knowledgeable, friendly staff, kick-ass fries, did I mention fresh oysters?
Came to Toronto on business, was in an oyster mood. Found this place due to Yelp. Pretty expensive for oysters IMO, ~$22-$30/dzn, but they were excellent. They had 6 different varieties to choose from at the time, 4 east-coast and 2 west-coast. The shucker(my apologies if he reads this, I forget his name right now) said the owner takes the staff on tour every year to try oysters in different locations, and only stock their place with the best.
Here's the thing about this place that I loved. Their sauces are some of the best I've ever had. Seriously. Oysters come with fresh-ground horseradish, house-made cocktail, house-made mignonette, and house-made pepper/hot sauce. They're all incredible, but I've been trying to train myself on oysters w/a squeeze of lemon only. Couldn't resist with these ones, though.
I also ordered fries, on account of the sauces. They had a house-made curry sauce that was like curry crack, I'd steal the recipe if I could. They also had two other sauces available, and I'm sure they were just as amazing.
Also, they have beers the size of your head for $6, and you can order take-out oysters for a hell of a lot cheaper.
I am planning another trip to Toronto over memorial day, and you can bet your sweet a$$ that I'm coming back her to get more oysters & fries. -
Review from Ryan W.
4/19/2009
Fabulous! We stopped for a quick app and beer and there were no tables available. The bartender/shucker/server offered to seat us right up front at the bar and we happily obliged.
My fiancee and I ordered raw oysters (they had a dozen varieties that night) and baked oysters (5 types). The raw came out with 3 special sauces and a freshly grated horseradish (I saw them grate it right before serving) and they were as fresh as you could ask for. The baked unfortunately were forgotten by the server but he admitted that and served us 2 sets of 3 raws on the house because of the delay. What service! Every party that came in while we sat there (without reze) was asked to wait a sec and tables were checked to see if they could be fit in. Again, great service by all 4 people that night. Definitely a regular spot for us as we stop into TO monthly. -
Review from Andrea H.
2/25/2009
Oyster Boy has - you guessed it - great oysters. Also, great fries, and really hospitable, friendly service.
I like oysters a lot, so I don't personally have a lot to say about the non- oyster dishes (I'm pretty easy to please at this place - I go in, order a bunch of oysters and some wine, and leave very, very happy), but I've gone there with people who don't like or are indifferent to oysters, and they've been really happy with their meals. The fish and chips are particularly good.
This is one of my favourite places in Toronto. I ordered oysters here for my wedding. Reservations aren't strictly necessary - they're happy to seat you at the bar if they're full - but are helpful especially on weekends because it's a small restaurant. -
Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
9/14/2008 1 photo
Firstly, don't think that you won't enjoy Oyster Boy if you don't dig on oysters. Myself, I feel that if you have to eat cold, slimy naturally-occurring-grey meat, oysters are the way to go. I think they're tasty but I can completely understand why some put them in the "Fear Factor" cuisine category. Cool. Oyster Boy has way more to offer.
A smaller-sized restaurant and well decorated in non-cheesy maritime-based decorations, the staff are keen to greet you as soon as you enter. You can make reservations, but it's far from necessary. If you are left stranded waiting for a table, the bar is right there with a decent wine list and local small brew company drafts that pair nicely with most-to-all of the menu options.
The seafood is truly good and reasonably priced for the amount and quality that you get. It's all seafood with a daily special that is usually so good it doesn't require the regular menu. Which is a shame because the regular menu rocks. This was my first trip there:
Server: How's the fish and chips?
Me: Fantastic.
Server: Yeah, the fish is tilapia, eh?
The signature obviously is the oysters and they have between three and six different varieties to choose from, every single one of them fresh. If you ask, they'll bring you a sample plate of a dozen across all the types they have available. One of the best vehicles for freshly shaved horseradish I've ever had.Listed in: My Neighborhood, Top Restaurants
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Review from Heather M.
4/11/2010
I'm mixed on Oyster Boy. I came here once for dinner, and ended up having to wait for about an hour for a table. Then wait staff were rude, the food was not too good, and the night ended up with me having food poisoning.
Yet another time, I took the Shuck U class with Adam Coloqhun (sp?) and it was great, he is super knowledgeable on bivalves and a great teacher. Oysters were amazing too, it really makes a difference when a restaurant knows how to handle its oysters!
So all in all I'd say, come here for the oysters, but otherwise dinner could be hit or miss. -
Review from Johnny L.
Toronto, ON
1/27/2010
I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and we both had a great time. I called minutes before we arrived to make sure they had a table and they were able to accommodate us even though the place was jumping. Pretty lucky for a Friday night!
Our oysters were nice and fresh and came with the usual toppings. They offer many different types of oysters and will take the time to explain them all. My chowder was good and creamy with plenty of seafood chunks and flavour. The mussel entree was also very good and I made sure to order some frites on the side to mop up the delicious broth.
I will definitely be back. -
Review from Jenny T.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 8/3/2011
Been back several more times and I'm sticking to my initial review about the size of this place cause unfortunately got hit with another overly perfumed neighbor. I must say though, if you want to try some of the most delicious smaller oysters- aka Shigoku's then you must head over here during the fall. There seems to be a varying selection here each time I come unlike other popular oyster bars which have opted for a fixed selection which does not include many truly large oysters. I decided to try something other than oysters last week and fell in love with their duck breast w. Mushroom risotto and blueberry sauce...I'm an oyster lover, but their breast was good enough that I passed on oysters after I tried one bite. They had a salad with greens, thick cut bacon pieces, eggs, blue cheese, cranberries and smoked fish which was lightly dressed. The salad made my top 10 salad list. One warning though-if you are short (I'm short at less than 5'3") you should get a booth. Their other chairs are not comfy for shorties
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7/19/2009
The oysters are very fresh and they're shucked right in front of you as with most places with such a… Read more »
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Review from Jen S.
Toronto, ON
11/15/2010
We "walked-in" to this tiny resturant and asked to be seated. The bartender asked if we had a reservation - no. They offered us a seat at the bar which we didn't mind. Our server was anyone behind the bar which we were cool with. We ordered 1 dozen oysters quickly cause we were rushed into it. The oysters came and they were ever so fresh. The sauce were good too. We waited 15 minutes to order another dozen again - yes they were that good. Then we wanted to order other food, but we were not getting the attention of anyone. The service is really slow and no one really cared about serving us. I'm not sure I would go back.
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Review from Jessica H.
Toronto, ON
12/8/2010
I love Oyster Boy, which should be clear from the five star rating I give it. I love the service because the staff strike the right balance between courteous and friendly, remaining professional and knowing when to interject and when to leave you be. In addition, they know their oysters! I learned a few things just by dining here, despite being brought up eating oysters fresh from the beach.
Go. Now. -
Review from Tatsu T.
9/17/2010
I went with my another guy friend, and had a great time eating oysters.
They only had 4 different oysters the day we went but seems like they have more variation usually. However, four was enough for us to taste one each and order an another Dozen of it.
I think I will just come here to have a nice wine and oyster. other food was ok. Maybe the oyster was soo good that the other food didnt taste as good as oyster did... LOL
Wish they had happy hour or something but its worth it to go =) -
Review from morgan p.
North York, ON
2/15/2010
Worst. Service. Ever.
Went there with friends and had the worst service of my life. I have been a big fan of rodneys in toronto and joe beef in montreal so I appreciate that an oyster bar is a far more relaxed service environment but this was offensive. Our server acted too busy to help us from the beginning. When we asked what kind of beer they had, she responded "can no one here read?" pointed to the menu and said she would come back in a minute. she then repeated her statement to someone who came five minutes late. the service went downhill from there.
She rushed us through our oyster selection and main courses. Told us we were taking a really long time and that we should hurry up if we want to be able to order dessert. We encountered a few bad oysters that were spit out and no one wanted to discuss it with our server because of how rude she was being. It was incredible!
I was extremely embarrassed to have suggested this place to my friends and will not make the mistake again. I strongly suggest Rodneys on King instead. The prices are almost identical and was worlds apart in terms of service and oyster knowledge. -
Review from Melissa F.
Toronto, ON
3/31/2009
my very favourite oyster place. it's a small place, but they have a great selection. Go only with a small group- it's hard to get a comfortable reservation ofr a large party. Ther servers are super friendly and I highly reccommend you order cases if you are having a party. they are super affordable and if you sit down at the oyster bar they will go through the different types and help you decide on which one to pick. I'm a huge fan of this place, and just outside of bellwoods trinity park its a great location to go for a stroll after supper.
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Review from Ian G.
Toronto, ON
7/9/2010
Having eaten oysters from Bordeaux to Brisbane, I think there is nothing like a tasty little malpeque or one of its friends from PEI, and Oyster Boy shucks 'n' serves 'em like they were just washed up to your table on a nice chilly wave. After many visits over many years, I find that Oyster Boy just keeps on getting better. The rest of the menu aint bad either, and although the place is almost always a little too cosy, for the world's best oysters'n' onion rings washed down with a deliciously crisp bottle of plonk de blanc, Oyster Boy is impossible to beat.
