Buster's Sea Cove - St. Lawrence Market

Just had lunch at Buster's Sea Cove inside the St. Lawrence Market, and it turned out to be one of the best seafood meals I've ever had in Toronto. I ordered fried calamari, clam chowder, and grilled octopus with rice, and each dish was delicious in its own way. The fried calamari was crispy, tender, and perfectly seasoned—light enough to be enjoyed without feeling heavy. The clam chowder was warm, creamy, and full of flavor with plenty of clams, making it the perfect comfort food. The star of the meal, however, was the grilled octopus: beautifully grilled, incredibly tender, and served with delicious rice that complemented it perfectly. The service was prompt, the staff friendly, and the food tasted fresh—just what you'd expect from a seafood restaurant in a historic market. If you're visiting the St. Lawrence and want delicious, well-prepared seafood, Buster's Sea Cove is definitely worth a visit!

St. Lawrence Market is such a fun place to explore, with so many food options to try! We ended up eating there twice at the same spot — Seafood Buster’s Cove — because it was just that good. The seafood is super fresh and flavorful. The lobster roll is definitely a must-try, and the octopus was excellent as well. Everything tasted so clean and perfectly prepared. seating is an obstacle. better to wait for the spot then order your food. outdoor seating is also available next to busters sea cove.

​🐙 A Must-Visit at St. Lawrence Market! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ​"This spot is one of the essential food stops whenever you visit St. Lawrence Market. Any Torontonian who lives here has probably tried their Fish and Chips and the incredibly tender Grilled Octopus at least once! ​This is truly a top-tier eatery located inside the market, known for its super fresh seafood and fast, efficient service. Highly recommend stopping here!"🤗

There was quite a line around noon, but it’s totally understandable. The lobster roll was perfect. The big chunks of lobster is very tasty! The food came out quickly, though the fries were just average. Portions are decent, but the price is a bit high. As a tourist, it’s definitely worth trying once, but I’d think twice before coming back.

Recentally i visited this store to try crab fries and crab salad. The food was so delicious. And a big apprication to Eduina who took the order with very patient and suggesting their popular food. She make good interaction with the customer and making them feel so excited to try their food.

This is probably one of the most famous places in St. Lawrence market. My personal favourites are the crab cakes and lobster sandwiches. Grilled shrimp and fish are also a delight. Grabbing a seat might be a challenge but otherwise it is a great experience every time! Highly recommended for seafood downtown Toronto.

Picked up the lobster roll, fish & chips, and grilled calamari and everything was excellent. The lobster roll was fresh, buttery, and packed with meat. The fish was golden, crispy, and flaky inside, and the calamari was grilled to perfection—tender with great charred flavor. There’s no dine-in service—just grab and go—but the staff are quick and efficient. Even after the ride home, everything held up beautifully. If you’re after solid seafood without the fuss, this place delivers. Definitely coming back. Aug 31 - had another great visit and tried the grilled salmon, left satisfied.

Surprised they don’t take credit card cash or debit only. Then ordered the grilled calamari on salad and the coconut shrimp with fries. The calamari was not cooked and was raw, the shrimp was overcooked. Not acceptable at all, raw fish can make anyone sick.