Best Oyster in Kingston

5 restaurant menus in Kingston, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Black Dog Tavern
Black Dog Tavern
87/100 (2493 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Contemporary
Gastropub
Contemporary
French
Canadian
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mussels
Creme Brulee
Steak Frites
Shrimp
Tuna
Beef
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Lobster
Cheesecake
Pasta
Crème Brulée
Lobster Roll
Salad
Halibut
Scallops
Poutine
Fish
Pork
Duck
Escargot
Duck Confit
Confit
Oyster
Octopus
Calamari
Burger
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Sit down
Canadian
Gastropub
Contemporary
French
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We had a wonderful lunch! We shared a small plate of Smelts....cooked perfectly. For our lunch plate, I had the Warm Tuna Salad and my husband had..."
Kate Alford Thedorf
"I loved this place. I’m consistently surprised at how much service makes a difference. We found the atmosphere and the food was top notch but the..."
Angela Eames
"The food was so delicious. My husband loved the liver and onions. Our server was fantastic and made sure everything was was to our liking. We had a..."
Tracy Urquhart Harrett
"Cocktail hour (3-5) was great, appetizer even better and our waiter,Brandon, was as good if not better than the cocktails and food....looking..."
Linda Lennon Hughes
"Great food, great service! Excellent atmosphere with perfect sound system. Music that moves and yet you can still converse at a normal..."
Joe Nolan
"The food is excellent- we loved the quality and the flavour. The wait staff is very attentive and go above and..."
Tina Murphy
"we had an awesome lunch...great service, excellent food..our first time there and we will be..."
Paulette Rivest
"The charcuterie tray was a work of art! Oysters were delicious as was the craft beer. There was seven people at our table and seven different entrees..."
Bruce Anderson
"Fantastic spot. Never disappoints. Wonderful steak frites! Great staff and ambiance..."
Michele Walkau
"One of the best steaks I’ve ever had. I will be..."
Jeff Melbourne
Olivea
Olivea
86/100 (2101 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Fish
Antipasti
Shrimp
Tiramisu
Beef
Bass
Bolognese
Carbonara
Pasta
Salad
Ice Cream
Oyster
Gelato
Calamari
Arancini
Risotto
Tagliatelle
Tuna
Tuna Sandwich
Beef Cheeks
Calamares
Salmon
Bruschette
Sandwiches
Pesto
Burger
Sit down
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Enjoyed dinner on the patio served by Sam. The feature pasta, the ravioli Gorgonzola made with fresh ingredients and a light tomato sauce was..."
Buggy
"Went here Wednesday during the March break and they were jammed. That said, we were able to grab a seat at the bar. Ordered the bruschetta,..."
Jonathan W
"After 3 attempts over the summer 2021, I was finally able to get a table and had a wonderful dinner at Olivea. I wanted to try this restaurant for..."
Gilbert Ko
"Amazing food and service. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the drinks are very..."
Alicia McDonald
"Classic Italian restaurant. I loved the atmosphere which made the great food taste even better, and all the staff there were super helpful and..."
Brent
"A very tight squeeze and was super packed in the evening, and they unfortunately do not offer take out during that time. We opted for lunch takeout..."
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Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse
Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse
84/100 (4249 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Ceviche
Salmon
Shrimp
Cakes
Beef
Fish
Fish & Chips
Pork
Lobster Roll
Tapas
Lobster
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Crab
Haddock
Scallops
Cod
Clams
Halibut
Oyster
French Fries
Curry
Calamari
Tortillas
Mussels
Poutine
Tuna
Burger
Green Curry
Calamares
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Recently had the pleasure of dining here when visiting Kingston . I must recommend the Diane burger . It was the absolute best burger I’ve had ,..."
Stan Gale
"We had calamari and fish chowder to start, both were great. I had a Caesar salad with jumbo shrimp and my guy had the jumbo shrimp, fries (came with..."
Kim Veley
"I have had their lobster rolls which are fantastic, and my favourite the jombo shrimp and fries. The Caesar salad is so good it's almost like a..."
Alexa Moore
"Margaritas to die for! The friendliest staff & very attentive to your wants & needs. The beer battered haddock & shrimp was delish. Shrimp was HUGE..."
Laura Found
"Would highly recommend. Lovely ambiance (cute nautical theme), wonderful service, food and drinks. Many options to please everyone, outdoor dining..."
Bianca Dolcé
"Chowder, shrimp, and fish and chips were as fantastic as the server said they would be! Definitely will be back. Service was excellent, and there..."
Nancy Burrows
"Since i am a name sake Dianne , I had to have the Dianne burger and Dianne wine. I must say both were..."
Dianne Cote
"Saw the restaurant profiled on the food network. The food far exceeded my expectations and the service was good. The group that attended all had a..."
Mike Hartley
"Oysters were to die for. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and made great suggestions. Fish tacos were very tasty. Great atmosphere and ambiance...."
Karen Rowley
"This was our 2nd time to Dianne's. We came over the border to Kingston with the purpose to come back to this restaurant for the amazing lobster..."
Constance Shannon Wolfe
Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse
Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse
82/100 (3543 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Shrimp
Lobster Roll
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Lobster
Haddock
Salad
Cod
Crab
Halibut
Scallops
French Fries
Clams
Curry
Oyster
Tortillas
Calamari
Poutine
Green Curry
Mussels
Fish & chips
Ceviche
Tuna
Cakes
Salmon
Burger
Fish
Seafood
Canadian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Dianne’s fish and chips is one of the restaurants we visit frequently. They have the best calamari we have ever eaten - simply breaded but always..."
Kerrie
"Awesome seafood - The fish cakes were awesome. The fish, beef and pork tacos were wow. The grilled yellowfin tuna simply fabulous and to top it all..."
Sneha Jeyaseelan
"I’ve read in many places about their infamous seafood poutine and decided to try it for myself!Loved the combination and a very large..."
Tami Vasanthakumaran
"Dianne's is one of Kingston's many restaurant gems. Located near Confederation Basin near City Hall, my wife and I have been here twice. The food and..."
Korey P
"Delicious delicious delicious! Stopped in after reading great reviews and was not disappointed: had a simple supper of spicy calamari, Brussel..."
Alison L.
"Unexpectedly good 👍 We had seafood poutine, the best, great burger, fish and chips and awesome chowder. I hope you'll enjoy your dinner too..."
Gerardo Zapata
"Had lunch here based on great Expert's reviews and certainly didn't disappoint. Service was outstanding. Friendly, fast, efficient and effortless...."
Shivangi Mehra
"This is one popular restaurant. We were lucky to get in without a reservation - but missed sitting on the patio.  That said the street outside..."
Marilyn R. Wilson
"We stopped in for Sunday brunch and enjoyed our visit. All the staff were happy and helpful, they answered our questions about the menu. They were..."
Craig Heward
"Went here for dinner for our first night in Kingston on Thursday... Decor and atmosphere was great.. food was mostly good... bread were very good......"
Junkyjimm
"I have tried it on two separate nights and the food and the service was just fantastic. Liked it very much, and would go..."
Sam
"Enjoyed everything we had especially the lobster roll. Staff was very friendly but two blond waitresses were outstanding. Will defiantly return...."
Lin
"Welcome addition to Kingston dining scene. Great decor, location and service. We enjoyed the fish and chips and the ceviche. The fish tacos were..."
Kingsway Foodie
"Nice atmosphere, good menu selection. My food was good, however my lobster roll was on toasted bread, not a roll and was quite small, as was the side..."
Laurie
Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar
Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar
79/100 (3581 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Black forest cake
Ribs
Shrimp
Beef
Poutine
Roast Beef
Duck Confit
Pasta
Confit
Salad
Creme Brulee
Scallops
Club Sandwich
Duck
Oyster
Cakes
Mussels
Lamb
Salmon
Pesto
Sandwiches
Crème Brulée
Fish
Burger
Sit down
International
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Always a wonderful place to eat and soak up Kingston’s historic charm. The eclectic menu and fantastic cocktails make for a great evening out! In..."
Wendy McAdoo
"After years of walking by Chez Piggy my wife finally convinced me to go there in celebration of our 16th wedding anniversary. A late call with a bit..."
Clifford David Feltham
"My husband and I absolutely love this place. Exceptional customer service each time we go. We love that we can take our dog out for a walk downtown..."
Em Veezy
"Always the go to place to introduce people to Kingston's food scene for me. One reason is the beautiful building, old stones and all. The best reason..."
Marilyn Shannon
"Always a favourite for us, from the amazing food to the incredible staff, and the most beautiful summer patio in town!!!! Thank you for always..."
Mary Sheppard
"we eat there regularly and are never disappointed brought 6 friends from NJ who know good food and they loved it very interesting menu great young..."
Herbert Heflich
"Went to Chez Piggy for lunch with my wife and our PW Corgi, Maggie. We both had a Wheat beer that we enjoyed very much. My wife had their Chez Piggy..."
Patrick Davey
"Amazing dinner, celebratory dinner and it was fully worth it. Best meal I have had in a long time. Amazing interior and the steak tartar was the best..."
Shane Drown
"Easily the best burger I've ever had.. The place has an awesome vibe, wait staff is great...if lived in Kingston would make regular visits..."
Nancy Vienneau
"Just finished my meal it was delicious definitely recommended everything cooked to perfection service very friendly atmosphere sooo cute lovely..."
Zsazsa Zambo
"My friends and I went for a weekend visit and were told to check out Chez Piggy. Man, we weren't let down! We started off with oysters, which were..."
Maxine Soon
"Loved our meal 2 nights ago. Decided to stop in for afterwork drinks and apps on the patio. Mussels and spring rolls were delicious and sitting out..."
Jennifer Stone
"Always a favorite! Great food & service. Wonderfully diverse & inspired menu, with plenty of GF..."
Georgia Banicki Austin
"Great food, great service, great ambience . . . our favourite place to eat in..."
Ian Cross
"Perfect spot for a special yummy lunch. Beautiful building and courtyard garden, great food and service; can't wait to go back for dinner sometime..."
Jane Brooks Fernandez
"Great food. Great service one of my favorite restaurants when I visit Kingston. Highly..."
Christine Renaud
"Awesome menu. Can't recommend it enough! We will..."
Ben Roffelsen
"I love this restaurant and have been going ever since it opened, thirty-nine years..."
Bette Solomon
"Theee best and most consistently consistent in town! Anyone who visits is always taken to "The Pig"! It is truly..."
Patti Donnelly-Arnold
"The service and food was amazing . I will definitely return..."
Pearl Long
"Our favourite place in Kingston, we go every time we are in..."
Colin Abbott
"Every time my family visits my grandparents in Alex Bay, NY, one of our favorite things to do is go to Kingston and eat at Chez Piggy. I have love..."
Hannah Criswell
"This was a great experience! First time to Kingston and to this restaurant. It comes highly reviewed, and I concur. It's a little tricky to find for..."
Hallam Carter
"I cannot say enough good things about Chez Piggy! I booked a reservation to have something new and interesting to celebrate with my husband. And I am..."
Jaclyn Hickson
"Our server was absolutely wonderful, and did her absolute best to make sure our experience was as enjoyable as possible. Very capable and..."
A Shim
"This has become a regular place for us to stop for lunch during our drive between Toronto and Ottawa/Montreal. Their courtyard patio is really nice..."
Ahmad Ayyub
"Super tasty and fresh! Smoothie was excellent. Great atmosphere inside and out as well as awesome service! We will definitely be coming..."
Majorie Blanchette
"Love this place, it is neat and clean. The menu offers a variety of flavors - Greek, Italian, Asian and more. The sandwiches are big and delicious...."
Maria Cyu
"Absolutely delicious food! Our waiter Greg was very pleasant, personable, and awesome (: I had birria and raw oysters for the first time and they..."
Wolf
"Very beautiful interior, loved the ambience! Food was good, I tried the Arctic Char special. Our server Michael was a delight even though it was busy..."
Matthew Syriac Elias