Oyster Boy

If you’re an oyster lover—or even just oyster-curious—Oyster Boy is a must-visit spot in Toronto. I’ve been a few times now and each experience has been consistently excellent. The quality of the oysters here is top-notch. You can tell they take great care in sourcing fresh, flavourful selections, and the staff really knows their stuff. They’ll walk you through the different types and recommend options depending on your taste—whether you prefer something briny, buttery, or sweet. Beyond oysters, the rest of the menu holds its own. The clam chowder is rich and comforting, and their small plates (like the scallop ceviche and crab cakes) are crafted with great attention to detail. Everything tastes like it came straight from the ocean to your plate—fresh, clean, and well-seasoned. The vibe inside is casual but cozy. It’s not a flashy place, which I actually love. It has that “hidden gem” energy—intimate and unpretentious, with an old-school seafood bar charm. Perfect for a low-key date night, catching up with friends, or just sitting solo at the bar with a cold drink and a dozen oysters. And here’s the kicker—they have a happy hour! This makes the experience even more enjoyable. Great oysters at a great price in a relaxed setting? Yes, please. It’s the kind of place you want to return to over and over again. Service is also consistently friendly and knowledgeable. They’re welcoming without being pushy, and they give you space to enjoy your food and company. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates high-quality seafood, a chill atmosphere, and great value—especially during happy hour. Oyster Boy is one of those places that lives up to the hype.

Had a great time at Oyster Boy for a birthday dinner! Oysters were delicious and I really enjoyed the appetizers overall. I felt that the seafood chowder wasn’t as creamy as expected , but the entrees made up for it. Will definitely be back for the Mac n cheese , oysters and fish n chips .

Came here with a friend since we were in the area and looking for a quick bite. Was hoping there would be po’boy sandwiches on the menu, but we were out of luck. Instead, we both got their delicious fish & chips. The fries were spectacular, the coleslaw had a great zing to it, and the fish was delicate and flakey with a nice layer of crispy batter coating it.

I had the pleasure of dining at Oyster Boy on a bustling Friday night, and despite the crowd, our experience was fantastic. Dylan, our server, handled our orders efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude throughout the evening. The food was delicious and well worth the price; the oysters were fresh and flavorful, and the Salmon Special was equally impressive. While the wait time was longer than usual due to the busy atmosphere, it was definitely worth it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food and excellent customer service!

A Toronto staple for fresh oysters and great seafood, Oyster Boy has been a long-time favorite of mine in the Queen West area. Knowing and helpful staff can answer all shellfish questions with ease. Daily selections of shell fish are beautifully prepared, either raw or cooked. Half price Oysters from 5:00 to 6:00 and other Happy Hour specials are great value.

Literally the best oysters we’ve ever had!! Can’t beat Oyster Boy. Really great happy hour too!

Great place for oysters, they know their stuff and are super professional! Their hot sauce was superb

Oyster boy remains the go-to spot for lovers. Their assortment from PEl and New Brunswick, especially the St. Simon, is outstanding-briny, fresh, and simply the best. While oysters steal the spotlight, the other dishes are a great complement. Perfect for anyone craving top-quality oysters!

Food was ok going with friends for early dinner. We made reservations on Sunday just in case it was busy which luckily was mot as busy. They finished an oyster shucking class before dinner service at 5 pm. The oysters were great especially sunseeker which were plump and tasty. The scallops were good as well with sauce on the side. Squid were perfect with lots of flavour. Tuna tartare was great except the chips on the side. The watermelon beats were a perfect complement to the tartare. Salad was a miss while the creme brulle was better than the custard tart. Friend had the espresso martini which was a good liquid dessert.

Fresh oysters and great ambiance! Walked in here while waiting for a bar next door and was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant! It was full when I walked in for a party of 2 and was greeted by a man who was very enthusiastic about the restaurant. We quickly learned afterwards that he was indeed the owner of the restaurant when he showed us his Oyster Boy tattoo - adorable! We got seated quickly after and ordered a drink and 6 oysters. The waitress forgot to put in my oyster order so when my partner was almost done with his beer, I still didn't have my oysters yet. Not a problem since we were waiting for a another location anyway. But boy, when the oyster came - it did not disappoint! The oysters were freshly shucked, came with the best sauces and was exactly what I needed for the night. Can't wait to come back here again for more oysters! The ambiance and vibe here is great - filled with locals!

Oyster Boy is a casual place on Queen West. I made a reservation in advance by leaving a voicemail and they gave me a call back the next day. It is a small spot with narrow aisles and high chairs FYI. We got a selection of the east coast oysters from small to gigantic ones. I've never had such big oysters before so it was really interesting! Their oysters were so fresh. We also got: - halibut salad (halibut was fried and but dry but the greens were delicious) - crab cakes (must get, so yummy) - lobster poutine (this is more like lobster bisque on fries with super stretchy cheese. For me this was more like try once in my life kind of thing, don't expect a traditional poutine gravy and I personally prefer an original poutine with no toppings. The lobster bits were very yummy though)

Food was fantastic. Great service and martinis!! Everything so fresh and tasty. Deep fried oysters delectable! Chowder delicious and very fresh oysters as always. Can't wait to go again!!

We came here on a weekday, and it was quiet. Between the two of us, we ordered the oysters Rockefeller (6), lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, and fried oysters. The app took 30 minutes to come due to several take-out orders, and the server gave us fries to compensate. The Rockefeller oysters have caramelized fennel, wilted spinach, mornay sauce, parm, and cajun gremolata. It was on the saltier side and extra buttery. My preference is to get fresh oysters. The lobster bisque had good flavour and some lobster pieces, but it needed to be creamier. The lobster mac and cheese was the star of our meal. So cheesy, with enough lobster pieces, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. The fries were crispy and on the meatier side. Overall, service was 5/5 - we appreciate the free fries gesture for the delayed service. There was a non-alcoholic mojito for those doing Dry January or want a non-alcoholic option. Accessibility: the door is not automatic, the stools are high, and the floor is slippery for crutches.

Always cozy and bustling, this is a really good, unpretentious oyster restaurant. With kitschy marine decor that says more "fish and chips" than oysters, it's not too fancy, but that's part of the charm. Always book this in advance if you can; it's often busy. We sat at the bar; it was a bit crowded, but fun to watch all of the activity going on. Also, who knew that people were getting oysters for take-out? They load up take-out containers with ice and set the shucked oysters on them-- how about that? We tried the poutine and the soup, but obviously, the highlight of the meal were the oysters. As it should be!

A cozy unpretentious oyster bar. We were party of 3 and received comp oysters because we waited a bit for our table and made a rsvn. It was only a few min wait but they provided free oysters anyway as an apology. That was such a nice gesture as it was not necessary. Everything I tried was delicious. I enjoyed my fish n chips as a main. The oysters Rockefeller and fried oysters were divine. Oysters were fresh and amazing. Our server was gracious and charming. I have nothing negative to say for this place.

This place has the best oysters I've ever had. There's a reason I come here yearly as a birthday tradition. The main courses are pretty good. Though in all honestly the lobster poutine was fine, but not out of this world. A little too salty for me. But, I wasn't upset. My parents had the fish and chips and I had some of it and it was fantastic. Next time I'll get that. I don't know how to describe the oysters but they are amazing. I'm not sure what to get and I usually just ask for whatever they recommend and I'm happy. Also, the desert is amazing. I cleaned the plate dry on my creme brûlée. One of the city's best.

The oyster is fresh Seafood chowder... not good, too peppery and wayyyyy to many veggies, there are 3 diff types of peppers, carrots, corn and potato but I did not witness any seafood. The chowder was watery. I would not recommend

4 of us came here on a Tuesday night, it was pretty busy, good thing we made a reservation. COVID Protocol: You have to sign do an online form before being seated. Service: (4 stars) The waiter was friendly but very busy, running around trying to get everyones ordered. They have a two hour time limit (repeated multiple times and the waiter started prematurely removing some plates as a sign to show us we should leave soon). It took a long time for the food to arrive, so I do not think it was really fair to put any pressure on us. (-2 star) I do have to give huge props to the waiter who told us not to order Deep Fried Oysters as they were not good. (recovered one of the lost stars for honesty) Ambiance: (3 stars) The place is very small and feels cramped. (The covid protocols are en-force so you have empty tables between each row) But the tables are insanely narrow. We ordered food to share and barely had space for our small plates and drinks when 1 order of food came in. Food: (3 stars - with room for improvement) - Grilled Squid (5 stars) - $25 - the best thing we have tried, they were perfectly cooked with a great flavour of chorizo to accompany the roasted endive. - Oyster boy fries (4.5 stars) - $8 - They were fries - Steamed mussels and clams (3 stars)- $20 - It was good but nothing outstanding, would not order again. - Seafood Tower (2.5 stars) - $110 This is more fancy than good. The lobster (the tail and the claws were good (although for some reason the claws were not attached to the crab) were the edible part, the rest was thrown away. The cevice was the best part of this tower. Included were 6 shrimp (they were ok, no sauce, nothing to make them memorable) The oysters were tasty, but did not have the sauce or horse radish to go with them. The crab legs were good. - Steamwhistle draft - (5 stars) $8.50 for a pint, props to them for fulling the glass to very brim. Things I would try next time: Arctic Char - was recommended by our waiter but we were too full. Fish Tacos PEI Lobster Mac and Cheese Seafood Chowder

Loved the ambience and the food! The seafood tower was great! The service was excellent! Would definitely recommend

Amazing evening at Oyster Boy. We enjoyed a local wine served in a 200ml bottle and a cider. Both hit the spot with a dozen fresh oysters. We also had Oysters Rockefeller, lobster poutine, and Thai basil pesto mussels. Thanks to the staff for impeccable service and delicious seafood. Highly recommended.

Excellent service and attentive waiter. Good oysters and delicious fries and tuna. It was busy for a Monday and nice to see people eating out and supporting this business. Been here three times and it has a great ambiance and very clean! Thank you

Excellent Oyster selection. Staff was nice and friendly, but you need to be proactive to get service. Lobster biscuits have a nice touch but could add a bit more lobster and a bit less salt to perfection. Taco shells are too raw and tough, but overall, the taste is good. Restaurant decor has a very nice touch even in the restroom. It is a fun place to stop by for oysters. No wonder it's been around for so long. Will I return, definitely maybe!!

Excellent communication when making the reservation. Mark was prompt with replies and accommodating. I informed him that we will arrive at 5:45pm but still honour their 2 hrs and 15 mins dining time and leave at 7:45pm, which we both agreed to. First thing the female server says to us when we arrived is "you guys are late and I need to rush your order" instead of maybe a warm welcome or I hear you are celebrating a big milestone today!? She insisted that we need to leave by 7:30pm instead of the 7:45pm that Mark and I agreed to. She told us she is new and PT so she has only tried a few things on the menu, she was telling us what not to order instead of making recommendations. Honestly, our experience was dampened by the lack lustre service throughout the night. Many dishes were too salty, my mom who never wastes food, couldn't finish the chowder, my fish taco that came highly recommended was just mediocre. Stand outs were crab cakes and the squid. The high top was very uncomfortable because the tables were slanted so the drinks and melted ice from the oyster would spill and drip to one end. Their plates are also too big for the size of their tables. Overall, it was an uncomfortable situation. We felt so rushed that we didn't even get to order dessert for my dad's 70th birthday. All in all, this is not a great restaurant choice for large parties or kid friendly.

Amazing place for fresh and delicious seafood. Everything is super tasty and satisfying. - Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts: Love the grated grana padano melted on the charred Brussels sprouts. - Whole PEI Lobster: Big and meaty lobster. It's served chilled with meat separated (makes it easier to eat), on a bed of shredded lettuce. It comes with 2 sauces: lemon aioli and seafood sauce (tastes like shrimp cocktail sauce). - Lobster Roll: You can ask for the chopped pickles to be served separately if you're not a fan of pickles. This is ok... I like that there is a good amount of lobster meat and it's not too saucy. But the bun is just plain regular hot dog bun. - Grilled Squid: Comes in 3 big chunks of squid, on a bed of leeks (sometimes it's endive or other greens they have for the day). The marinade sauce is very flavourful. - Crab Kale Caesar with Chickpea Croutons: Love this salad! Subtle but delicious taste with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. The chickpea croutons are perfectly seasoned and crispy.

Great food, great staff and a great experience. Cozy little joint . Definitely be back soon!

Tobias was our server and he was amazing. Everything he recommended was delicious. This was our first time here and the food and service was amazing! We definitely will be back and hopefully we get Tobias as our server

We ordered a dozen raw oysters and a 2 lb lobster with a side of brussel sprouts, and our bill came out to about $112. We got two types of oysters - both on the sweeter side, and both were good. They came with hot sauce, ?????, and ????. My family seemed to like these very much. The 2 lb lobster was huge, and very meaty, with lemon and butter to dip. The meat was soft and easy to eat, and the lemon & butter made them 100% tastier. The side of brussel sprouts was actually my favorite part (which is surprising because I usually hate them with a passion). They were honey roasted, with a crisp outside, but soft center.

We loved it! The oysters are very fresh, we got assorted to try the differences in taste. Definitely going back!

Such a great experience and despite the high quality food it was the staff that made my time here awesome. The three different people who attended to us as a team were all charming and funny and amazing. They're all stars. We had a dozen oysters that were perfect as well as excellent ceviche, fries, crab cakes, and drinks. You'll love eating here. The only drawback of our time here was when a Russian prostitute decided to sit directly behind me shortly after her nightly bath in whatever the ladies equivalent of Drakkar Noir is. I shit you not I could taste her. But I can't blame the restaurant for Svetlana's funk. Eat here. You'll love it.

Loved their oyster selection for appetizers. I ordered the grilled squid for an entree. While it tasted great, the portion size was small which left me disappointed. My fiancee loved the baked mussels but the bread they gave her to mop up the sauce was not good. We ordered their chocolate cake as a dessert which was excellent. Great service too.

Love this place!!! Ill be back again for sure! Their oysterS are sO fresh! , so much variety, and shucked right infront of you. This time I mainly focused on oysters not so much on the cooked menu. Tried the Charcuterie board that had delicious pickled beans and artichoke hearts, smoked sturgeon, blue cheese, patè and smoked salmon sammies!!! The server are so kind and attentive too. I definitely recommend this restaurant!

If you are lucky enough to grab a table in this spot, celebrate! Food is fresh and delicious and the vibe is buzzing. Check what's delivered for oysters - the servers seem very well informed and happy to help.

We came here an hour before they closed and ordered two of each of the oysters they had available. We were coming from a place next door that was a bit disappointing so we were glad to be treated and seated right away and with such friendly service. I'm happy to see this place stayed open during the pandemic because they have the best oysters in the city.

i was there with my son & 2 young grandsons. We ordered a dozen oysters, scallops, fish & chips, lobster and calamar. After we had our oysters we were just enjoying conversation and didn't notice it was taking a little long for our entree. We were surprised that a waitress came over with a 1/2 dozen oysters and their delicious hand cut fries as they felt we were waiting too long. We were pleasaptly surprised. Our entrees arrived and ever was delicious! Fantastic service, couldn't ask for more!

We ordered: Seafood Chowder ($13.00) The chowder was tasty with seafood in every bite! Lobster Mac & Cheese ($30.00) This was super delicious! The Mac and cheese was savoury with a generous amount of lobster meat. A must order!!! Beer Battered Fish & Chips ($19.00) Your standard fish and chips. Definitely will be back to try their oysters!

We hit up Oyster Boy for some small additional bites after having some drinks and food at Mother next door. We had to wait a little bit on Saturday night for a spot to open up at the bar, but it didn't take longer than 15 minutes, allowing us to wander the neighborhood a little before getting a call to come back. The restaurant has a homey, casual feel to it, with a lot of seafaring decor adorning the walls. Although we were at the bar, service was a little bit absent - once our order was in, we were basically paid no attention, and we had to interject in order to get some more oysters. The drink selection isn't that great - mostly macro brews available, with only a couple of crafts handy - but it works in the end. Food-wise, I found that everything here tended to be pretty average at best. We did oysters, because why not - Canada has some of the best oysters around, and on balance quite a bit better than the U.S. - but most of the oysters seemed a bit underchilled, and many of the oysters had little chunks of the shell in them, likely a result of being shucked with little regard aside from getting orders out quickly. There's a nice variety, though, and the flavor was still pretty good. The seafood chowder had a solid flavor to it (if a bit undersalted), but there was too much stuff happening in it, particularly in terms of other things (e.g. potatoes) to soak up the broth. As such, about halfway through, I felt like the soup was gone and we were eating soggy potatoes that had absorbed the broth. We added some veggies to round out the meal (brussel sprouts, to be precise), and that was okay too. In all, while we didn't eat a broad swath of what was available, I felt like everything we had was solid if unspectacular. I probably wouldn't wait to sit down if I was being picky / had more than one night in town. That being said, I did enjoy the casual vibe and the rock tunes blaring in the background, and it's not a bad spot to chow down on some seafood if you're really hankering for it.

This restaurant has a great selection of fresh oysters. Our server was very friendly and provided very helpful recommendations. Highly recommend! :)

3.5 stars... the oysters were so good. Come for those oysters! Just choose the other dishes than what we picked and perhaps you'll have a great dinner. For oysters, you only have a few spots that specialize it and I've heard how Oyster Boy is able to get a lot of fresh varieties around the world. This spot next to Trinity Bellwoods is not very big ... maybe 12 tables at most with a few bar seating. Definitely call for seating and don't expect to get a table for more than 4 people on the weekends. It's a rustic space... kinda like a shack by the bay somewhere. Lots of wood accents and tons of interesting nautical knick knacks. It's clean but sparse. After being seated quickly, I have to say service here is attentive and polite. We were constantly being checked on till we got our order straight. I have to say their menu is pretty extensive with a lot of variety. They also have a daily specials menu PLUS their oyster menu. I have to admit that I was impressed to see 2 European oysters in addition to the West Coast and East Coast varieties. They had at least 12 different oyster types for you to try. With both oysters, we were given 3 sauces to add to the oysters. You have a red wine vinaigrette that has a strong sour taste to it. A cocktail sauce that is sweet and mild. Then you had a spicy one that had a good medium kick to it... the only problem with this one was that it could overwhelm the flavour of the oyster because it's so strong. Cascumpec Bay oysters - I liked these ones. They're meaty for their medium sized shells. It's a clean flavour that was balanced... not too mineral or metallic or salty. It's a great one to start off. These were shucked beautifully. No broken shells and the meat just sitting pretty. 4/5 Beach Angel oysters - These are a bit smaller than the Cascumpec but I found these to be a bolder flavour. More briney with a touch of a light vegetable creamy finish. I kinda like these more more than the Cascumpec. I'm a bit partial to West coast and these helped confirm that. Like the Cascumpec, these were shucked very well... the oysters were just gorgeous in the shells. No broken parts or shells. 4.5/5 Seafood chowder - A large bowl arrived to the table and it was very hot. Though it had the traditional creamy texture and chunks of potatoes, I was kinda disappointed I didnt see any seafood in it. Perhaps it was blended into it but there was no mussels, clams, fish, or shrimp... all I found was carrot and potato pieces. It wasn't bad but certainly not a chowder worth $13. 2/5 Tuna tostada - A special we grabbed and it was a nice light dish. Impressive looking as we got a fair bit of tuna on the crispy corn tortilla on the bottom. It had a lot of creamy avocado with a bit of chillis thrown in. I would have loved to have more of a flavour other than the occasional chilli. Some lemon or something... it was quite mild in flavour with avocado being the prominent mild taste. Still a generous portion ... maybe not the easiest to share though! 3.5/5 Buffalo fried calamari - These were not the sauced up versions I was expecting. Fried crispy but the buffalo sauce was incorporated into the breading so it was just crispy and not as flavourful as I would have expected. A touch more salt would have been helpful. Also, the breading fell apart quite a bit and was a bit heavy ... in the sense that it absorbed a lot of oily. Though served hot, it wasn't a bad starter. Just one that I wouldn't grab again. 3.5/5 I think we ordered wrong here... we didnt have enough to go after the large seafood mix grill and I think the large dish of mussels would have been better. We saw a few tables down order this and it looked really good. I think it's safe to say stick with the oysters and mussels... things with a shell really and you'll be better off.

Atmosphere 9/10 Small and cozy spot, great for smaller parties Food 9/10 Cooked or raw, great flavors and great menu Oysters were fresh and cleanly shucked Service 9/10 Super easy going vibes, love being treated like a human if you know what I mean Drinks 9/10 Nothing like a nice white wine paired with some fresh seafood

If you're looking for fresh seafood, oyster boy is definitely the place to do it! Other than being know for the major (if not the only) supplier for oysters for restaurants in Toronto, they also serve fresh fish and other seafoods at their small yet charming restaurant. Hands down my favourite is their mixed grilled seafood platter, which comes in a huge scallop shell metal plate and filled to the brim with scallops, king crab, shrimp, mussels, grilled fishing calamari and tasty fries. Yum! They also do a half shot vodka and caviar special for $5, a steal if you ask me.

Cozy warm place to hangout, I don't eat oysters but who did was happy. Fatima was thorough with her explanation of the different kinds, taste profile, and the size/ origin of oysters. My fish tacos were mediocre or below. Cevicci was too lemony. Others loved the crab cakes and the char had a nice puree served with. My beer in the tap was not that cold. Very *a*n*a*l* about the 2 meters you are going to walk to your table wearing a f mask...which is the make it or break it measure that will save the planet. Rules...f rules.

I'm half & half about this place. Let me start off by saying that this place is NOT family friendly! It's small, no stroller space, no change tables (individual washrooms), pricey etc. However great place for a guys or girls night out- always call or make resos before hand here. Anyways.. I'm iffy about this place for several reasons. For one- the manager /owner I'm assuming has an odd attitude. Now that I've looked at past reviews of this place I'm not the only one who noticed. He's passionate about this place which is awesome, but he's kind of intimidating & obnoxious. He was drinking behind bar taking shots with a group of men (assuming his friends) at the bar- which is cool , but their swearing & talks about drugs threw me off and made me feel uncomfortable considering it was just 6pm lol. He doesn't have the most welcoming personality but the rest of the staff is nice. He certainly caters to a certain demographic & u have to have the same type of humour as him to get along with him.. It's extremely over priced- a dozen malpaques cost 35$ when I go to any other seafood place and get them for 20-22$. I also saw no difference in quality or freshness. I can justify prices for many of their items (lobster is insanely worth it here!), but ironically not their oysters. Beers are also expensive too which suck because you can't have oysters without beer. Their seafood chowder was good- really salty and wouldn't order again so I wouldn't recommend. I will not be returning here unless I have to.

For years Oyster Boy was our favourite restaurant. Last night we were back in Toronto and dined there with friends. All the main courses were decent portions except the scallop dish, which consisted of 4 medium sized scallops and some sauce. We spoke with the owner as this appeared to be an appetizer not a main, and crazy overpriced at $34.00. The owner/founder gave us attitude and he basically told us that he could care less and we should suck it up. He said we should be happy to eat in a place that cares for their employees. What he failed to grasp is that customer satisfaction is extremely important, especially in the competitive restaurant business - - - without customers you have no restaurant. This used to be a great restaurant but no longer is. I highly recommend to go elsewhere for an enjoyable seafood dinner. Rodney's Oyster House here we come! His parting comment to our table was " Have a good life "

I have never been to Oyster Boy. But I have been eating dozen and dozen of oysters that were supplied by Oyster Boy in various locations: bars and events around the City. The most recent encounter was an Yelp Elite Event where they were so kind of bring in a whole cooler of oysters and shucked those fresh for us. I wish I can shuck like the shucker at Oyster Boy. He shucked the whole cooler of oysters with grace, checked and make sure every single one were fresh, while we all crowded around like hungry wolves looking at our prey. The oysters were so good, fresh and has a buttery mouth feel.... Now I really want to go to Oyster Boy and have more of those amazing oysters!!

All the food is very good. They decidedly not chose the potato as the root vegetables to accompany their excellent fare. Sat at the hightop tables which are a crowded but happy lineup. Make a reservation for a lower table. People keep coming back because they are excellent. $5 Cannonball cans of beer were delicious.

If you sit by the bar you get to hear some pretty interesting conversations between the charming, well informed staff and shy, "I'm not sure I actually like oysters" friend of someone that LOVES oysters and dragged shellfish newbie out to this charming restaurant. If you arrive early (before 7) it is easy to get a seat. After that reservations recommended. You can even walk in off the street and order a platter for take-away. But I'd call ahead during peak hours. Oysters. Lots of them. They have three house made sauces. But these oysters are so fresh they barely need a dash of lemon. I had 6 Black Point large and and 6 St. Simon choice. Just amazing. And if they have them available, get some Barnstable. You won't be disappointed. Also good chowder.

Oyster boy is a hidden gem for seafood in Toronto. This small resto that has been standing strong for years on Queen west is a hit amount locals...you certainly will not find any tourists romping in this joint. The food is not only exceptional but the service is very attentive. We started the meal with 18 local Canadian oysters from PEI and Nova Scotia. The oysters are flown in daily and are shucked at the front-of-restaurant oyster bar. All oysters are accompanied with freshly grated horseradish, a homemade hot sauce, classic seafood sauce and minionette. We then Shared the salad special with candied pecans, strawberries and pickled onions atop mixed greens and the house coleslaw. The salad was perfectly balanced with sweet and savoury flavours and the slaw was so delicious we ended up getting a second order. For main dishes we order the bouillabaisse and the Arctic char. The bouillabaisse has a delicious wine and tomato broth and the Arctic char stop the stew was crispy and cooked to perfection. The seafood stew was adorned with perfectly cooked clams, mussels, scallops and shrimp. The Arctic char was atop a tahini sauce, lentils, taboule and homemade falafel. The combination of flavours and textures in this dish were very Mediterranean but a perfect compliment of flavours. If you're in Toronto and want to experience a local favourite make sure to check out this hidden gem and local favourite...you will not be disappointed.

Overall: 4.5/5 Best oysters in town! Mains also hold up and customer service is top notch. A solid place to visit if you're in the area and feeling up for seafood. Taste: 4/5 Came here for the oysters - we ended up getting 2 dozen and asked the staff to surprise us with the selection. Everything he chose was AWESOME! Top quality, fresh oysters...who can say no to that? Oysters are served alongside 3 different sauces and I enjoyed the wine flavour one the most. We also ordered a few other items off the menu - crab and scallop pasta, lobster mac and cheese, fish tacos, fries with jalapeño lime mayo, and a seafood chowder. I was initially really skeptical about the menu items at first and honestly thought that everything would be super basic but WHAM! I was wrong. I love when I'm pleasantly surprised by things :) Mains definitely hold up - I really enjoyed my fish tacos! Lobster mac and cheese had a good portion of lobster in it, worth the $$. Service: 4.5/5 Oyster Boy embodies what excellent service looks like! Staff were extremely personable, taking the time to chat and joke with our group. Service was quick and efficient. My friend liked the oyster crackers that the soup came with and the server gave us a couple more packets of these to-go. Tips - I heard it gets packed quite quickly so be sure to call and RSVP - You can order oysters (shucked!) to go. I overheard someone call in for 5 dozen oysters! - Their Caesar is pretty bomb

My go to oyster place ! Been visiting this restaurant over the years. I only come here for oysters. Their oysters are always fresh. But i've also tried their desserts before. Their desserts are okay but nothing special. My average spending per night is about $200. That's how much I love oysters. Oysters are always a hit. The service is a hit or a miss. The owners not particularly friendly though. Nice place for oysters. There's parking conveniently located along the road sides in front of the restaurant.

Had a great meal here. Was packed and we sat at the bar. We had oysters and crab cakes. Delish!! Service was engaging.

Legit the ONLY restaurant to eat oysters in the GTA!!! Adam the owner and staff are always amazing & attentive. They have taught my hubby & I SO much over the years, it's our most favorite restaurant to go to. If you get the chance, take a seat at the bar and watch all the action upfront and close! We have never ever had a less than perfect meal, everything is super fresh and tastes amazing! As always, I can't wait to go back!

Been here twice now, and both times were wonderful! It's a small restaurant, and you are welcomed by a nice fishy smell, friendly staff and interesting seafood themed decor! Lots of oyster options to choose from, and if you don't know what you want, ask the oyster shucker or server and they will guide you through it and even offer a sample plate! The seafood chowder and deep fried oysters are also super yummy and in good sized portions! Tonight they had honey glazed Brussels sprouts on their special menu and they were to die for! I wish the place was a bit bigger though, because I do feel squished sometimes, especially when you need some space to eat shellfish! Even between tables, it's very narrow and two people can't walk through side by side at the same time. Come here early or make reservations as this place gets packed!

Went here for my bf's birthday on a very busy Saturday night. We were late for our reservation by 30 minutes. They had given our table away (understandable), but was quick to find a new spot for us at the bar area instead. Even though it was so busy, their service is fast (especially with the oysters) and the staff maintained their friendliness throughout the night. The oysters were fresh, and they had a good selection to choose from. Ordered a grill red snapper ($45) and didn't expect a whole fish to come out. Takes 2-4 people to finish depending on appetite. Will definitely return for those oysters again though!

Overall, this place was pretty good. The sauces for the oysters are nice, and the staff was friendly. However, there were a few things. First of all, my friend specifically told the waitress that she was allergic to many fruits and vegetables and asked what was in the salad. After deciding she could eat it, she ordered it, and I got the crab cakes. Our food took a really long time to get to our table, and people that ordered and came in after us got their food first. When we finally got it, there were things in the salad (cucumbers and tomatoes) that hadn't been mentioned so my friend had to get hers remade. The crab cakes were okay, I ate all of it but started to feel sick by the end. They're heavy, but they were pretty good. We also ordered the buffalo fried calamari which was awesome. Later, it started to get really busy and it took me an hour to get three oysters. Then, I asked for the sauces and the waitress forgot about them so I had to ask again about 5-10 minutes later. The food was good but I don't recommend going if you're in a rush. Also, it's very pricey - which is understandable - but don't go if you're looking to eat somewhere cheap.

This is second time with take outs. Very good crab cakes, cold slaw, fish and chips and kale Caesar salad. All good but a general comment is that they can cut down the amount of salt in the crab cakes, salad and the chips.

Just had the worst dining experience at Oyster Boy that I wanted to share particularly with women who don't want to be patronized, bullied, berated and degraded. I was there this evening and sat at the bar with a friend. Bartender/ shucker was talking to an older couple of men beside us about whiskies. Unsolicited, pointing at my friend, he goes "yeah, he's the type that like shitty whiskies like Maker's Mark." To which my friend shrugged and told him it's fine. Weird, rude but whatever- people have their "off" days. Then, maybe two minutes into my meal, I told my server there was a long piece of blond hair in my food. At this point, I had only taken two bites. The hair was blond- I made sure of it because in the past when it happened, I would always be paranoid that it's my own so I wouldn't say anything. The shucker, again unsolicited, yells "you sent the food back? oh man I'm always so embarrassed to send food back because it's probably my own!" At this point I've been really annoyed with his comments. I told him "The hair is blond. My hair is black." He scoffed and shook his head and laughed to himself. He implied I'm cheap and wanted to have another dish. My server sent back the dish and offered to bring another plate. So I'm pretty shook at this point, people sitting at the bar are a bit baffled at this shucker and gave me a sympathetic, understanding look. While we're waiting, my friend asked if he could sample a different beer from which he was drinking. The shucker immediately roared in laughter and wagged his finger saying "I know your type man, I know your type! You just wanna sample all the fucking beer and get drunk without paying! I know you man!" At this point I'm fuming. I didn't ask to be berated and patronized at dinner. The food came and I asked my friend if we can leave. My friend was cool with it so I asked the food to be packed up- calmly, nicely. I made sure of that. Just "may I please pack this up to go?" To which he looked over, alarmingly agitated, slowly and rising in volume said "what... the... FUCK" to me. I told him that I'd just like to leave. He said "is there a problem with the food THIS TIME AGAIN?" with his head bobbing side to side patronizingly. I took a deep breath. How dare him! I was trying to go without making a scene. I told him the food has been excellent, so has been our server. I told him the problem I have is with him degrading, berating and patronizing us the whole time. None of it was solicited and I listed out the three things that I had a problem with. He gave the classic "oh my god calm down... what the fuck... I'm sorry YOU feel that way. That I RUINED your night." All while scoffing and glaring at me. The server shooed him away while he's still heard cussing us out and throwing his hands up in the air. I took out my card to pay, visibly upset but quiet. The server told us we won't need to pay for this given his service but I insisted. She insisted back and he's heard going "WHY! We already talked about it it's fine! CHARGE THEM!" The server gave him a look and we left. The server and food were great. But nothing positive from that experience will never make it OK for me to go through that humiliation again. Needless to say my friends and I will never return to this establishment. Bullying is never okay.

This place is sooo amazing! The absolute best place to go for oysters! Wonderful atmosphere, the high top tables and fun music give this place a nice homey/beach front vibe. It was very comfortable and welcoming. Friendly servers, very attentive to all the customers. But the best was how knowledgeable they all were with the menu. Recommendations were spot on for both oysters and drinks. I didn't order anything else but the lobster and oysters, but the fish tacos looked delicious and several tables had empty mac n' cheese bowls. I had an incredible evening there and will definitely be back!