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Rodney's Oyster House

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"This has been an outstanding highlight of Toronto for us. The staff are top quality, as is the food. Fresh seafood and excellent drinks with staff..."

Phil James

"Best fresh oysters I have ever had, waiter brought a platter of his favourites holy shite, never had them as good as this , cool atmosphere great..."

John Dionne

"Went last night with a couple pals for a birthday seafood celebration! Everything was magical, our server was aces (totally didn't catch his name. My..."

Mary Allison Chartrand

"Awesome service, amazing selection of wine and beer, great food. Our server Patrick was articulate, friendly, helpful outgoing. He knew the menu..."

Cara Lee Bell

"My daughter and I were in Toronto to see Phantom of the Opera and on a whim we chose to eat at Rodney's. Our waiter was absolutely fantastic, with a..."

Naomi M. Rose

"Excellent selection of oysters but even better customer service. Our waiter Shaun was the best! Definitely recommend..."

Patsy Rodriguez

"Our waiter Shaun was excellent and made a great selection of oysters that exceeded our expectations. We can highly recommend the Lobster Carbonara..."

Nicholas Weninger

"Patrick was our server and he was awesome! He asked all the right questions which we appreciated as it was my first raw oyster experience in a..."

Lise Johnson

"Great! Friendly, service and knowledgeable staff. Our server selected our oysters for us and they were, to say the least, AMAZING! The seared..."

Kathy Greaney

"I've been going to Rodney's Oyster Bar for about 30 years. It's always a real treat. Delicious, high quality food in a wonderful atmosphere and..."

Paula Costello

"Everything is always amazing! Had a 6LB crab last night and was the best we ever had hands down! Service always top..."

Alan Eisen

"All I had to hear was that Rodney's makes one of the best lobster rolls in Toronto. That was it. I needed to taste it for myself! As a big fan of..."

Erika Golem

"Best oysters in the citySat at the bar and ordered a dozen oysters. Brett took specific care in the selection, threw one away, and returned..."

Krishna Goel

"I have been to Rodney’s in Vancouver. It’s really good here as well. Fresh oyster and the accompaniment of special sauces is second to none...."

JDub

"Went here on a rainy day and had my first oyster ever. I was nervous but the waitress seemed really knowledgeable, so I asked her to pick out a set..."

Philip Vu

"So happy to have come across this restaurant while visiting Toronto. The food was superb! We started with the mussels then had the fried calamari and..."

Preeti Malhotra

"Nice to see this place around still, after all these years. Can’t wait to come back. This place is always on my destination list when I’m in..."

Kels

"I love everything about this place. Beautiful location, excellent service, nice ambience, positive vibes, good music and awesome food. You really..."

Soulselections

"Another fascinating food experience on King West (I wonder why they call that street a tourist trap). Rodney’s design with dimmed lights, edgy..."

Anna Trestain

"The best seafood and service.My birthday dinner at..."

Dinofa (Hongkongese)

"Sensational oysters from all over. Delightful, attentive staff. Brilliant wine and whiskey list... It's a really great place to come for a meal or..."

Damo

"My compliments to the kitchen and service staff here. They definitely meet or exceed your expectations here. The items we ordered are truly..."

Vancity Food Guy

"Rodney's is always great. The decor is nothing special but the seafood is always excellent. Fresh shellfish of all kinds. I ordered oysters, mussels,..."

Diningouttonight

"arrived there at 9:30pm sat. still need to wait around 20min. order one and half dozen oyster and two main dishes for 3 person. The waiter is very..."

Guangqi Zhou

"This is THE place for Oysters, possibly anywhere in the World (if some place serves better oysters, please let me know!). I'm a fan of East..."

Drew Allen

"I went here a couple of weeks ago and I now dream of it constantly . We got a couple of oysters to test to see which ones we wanted to pick ..they..."

Marly

"Great atmosphere! We sat at the bar and were welcomed by all the staff, There was a guy shucking oysters right in front of us! Service was quick,..."

Kaycee Elizabeth

"Food was good. Service was great and atmosphere cozy. Had the smoked fish platter - excellent with beer. Oysters where exceptional - had macintosh..."

Sgt. Pepper

"Best seafood restaurant on king west. If you're a fan of oysters and scallops this is the place. Very large in space this place is great for large..."

FoodStud

"A short haiku review from me to you. Hope you enjoy!----Fresh food served daily.Clams, oysters, lobster, musselsFinished so..."

Haiku Review

"So it's my birthday this weekend, and we decided to go to Rodney's on a whim (no res). We waltz in, tell the friendly staff that we're here, and we..."

Sidd Rawte

"Reliable. Love coming here for a giant plate of oysters. Nice Fundy Scallops, Chowder, always pleasing. The service is excellent. Sometimes I am left..."

Guntlieri

"Fantastic sea food! Best seafood I have had at any restaurant. Will be..."

CARR

"Seafood delight. Cam here last month with some friends. From lobster to oysters this place didn't disappoint. Will definitely be..."

Bill K

"Went there after researching good eats downtown and came away impressed. Great mussels and oysters with helpful barkeeps able to educate &make good..."

Wink Eats

"After reqding some of the reviews about Rodney's I feel compelled to write my own. I have visited Rodney's twice, and on both occasions they were..."

Massimo

"I Dream of Rodney's. Rodney's Oyster House has the most delicious oysters. Their lobster was fabulous, their octopus was over the top and their..."

Peaches

"Good Food, Bad Service. Rodney's has great food! Excellent oysters! Phenomenal crab and lobster. Their hot mussels are the best I've ever had, but..."

Korean Food Monster

"Awesome seafood. The oysters were so good and fresh, best one is the kusshi one must try!! Also the new England clam chowder and for the main order..."

Jenny Makeeda

"Great place. The oyster selection is very good! Loved what we got! Will be coming back..."

Omegaviolet

"The oysters never disappoint, staff is knowledgeable and kind, amazing patio and drinks. What else can you ask..."

JC

"Went there for Jay's bday. Had heard many great things about the place. Despite being in a basement, the atmosphere is quite lively. Also fairly..."

Bob And Kittie

"Great food, great atmosphere. My wife and I were visiting TO last weekend for our 15th wedding anniversary. Couldn't get a reservation but took our..."

Jbdanis

"Yum. The sea bass is melt in your mouth delicious. Great place to come for oysters as well..."

Soup

"LOVE THIS PLACE. They really know their oysters. I love sitting at the bar. Get a few dozen with some friends. Have some AMAZING clam chowder...."

AP

"******. Amazing oysters! By far the best that I ever..."

DeLacour

"Superb. Fantastic atmosphere, and amazzzzing food! Especially for seafood lovers. Well, specifically seafood lovers haha. Thumbs..."

Lisa Marie

"Great food ... but fine dining?. I just saw this in the top 10 of fine dining restaurants in Toronto. I would never consider this place fine dining!..."

Jen

"Oysters. Fantastic seafood, always fresh and reasonably..."

Mark D.

"Oysters. Wide selection of oysters...tried about 3-4 kinds of oysters, but I have to say my favourite was WellfleetOkay..."

Wonderbrah

"Delicious food. Beautiful presentation excellent service, great atmosphere. If you enjoy fresh seafood I HIGHLY suggest..."

Carly Harnden

"Seriously, the best oysters. This is the only place that never disappoints our oyster cravings. the only other thing on the menu that we wish they..."

Foodiecakes

"Best Oysters in Toronto. This is a very casual and comfortable restaurant. The food is very good and exceptional. Love their sauces on the oysters...."

Toronto Foodie

"Good food, good service. We had coconut curry shrimp, steamed mussels in white wine sauce (which were great, many places that make mussels in white..."

Thisstephsonfire

"COME EAT HERE NOW! Prices are very low for the quality, specially that you can have a half serving of most mains at no added fee. We had the New..."

Stephane Sauve

"Fresh, Delicious and Friendly!. Excellent! My friends and I had the ultimate experience at Rodney's last evening. We had arranged a private oyster..."

Angie.lee.harrop

"Gotta Love IT. Rodney's is great. Belly up to the bar ... freshly shucked oysters, fresh assortment of sauces, cold pints. Make sure you sample from..."

M

"Great service. Fresh oysters. Great oyster selection as well. I really like the fact that the servers are knowledgable when it comes to their..."

Mcsnap

"It was great food. The selection of oysters were amazing! Loved the pei clams that were fried in batter. It was pricey but the place to go for..."

Yiching

"Great Fresh Seafood. Dined here on August 5, 2011 with a party of six of us. All adults. Wow. The oysters were amazing. So fresh...."

Gustercoot

"Amazing service! The oysters were fantastic. I particularly loved the NB and PEI varieties... NS was a bit mild for my taste. Ordered the lobster..."

Foodgal

"Terrific moves, nice place, crab and oysters are to die for and not too expensive...probably bet seafood restaurant in..."

Danny

"Best oysters in Toronto! Quick and attentive service. Fun atmosphere. Good..."

Basil Michaels

""The" Place For Oysters. Don't go for a wide range of menu items but do go for some of the best oysters in the city.Licensed with beer and..."

Lovequalityeats

"If you like rich flavour and fun atmospheres give Rodney's a try! The pretentious crowd seem to stere clear of this hot spot and Rodney's always..."

Michael

"Oysters!. If you like oysters and chowder this is a great..."

Thomas Stovicek

"The picture doesn’t do justice to just how much lobster is actually packed in this deceptively tiny-looking sandwich. So much delicious lobster! I..."

Holly Edejer

"The scallop was cold and tasted overwhelmingly fishy. Her dish was so minimal in size that she was still hungry and had to order a corn soup to fill..."

Stenoodie

"Kevin took me out to a pre-birthday dinner, we headed over to Rodney's Oyster House because we were both craving oysters and they open till 12am. We..."

Jyau

"What I love most about Rodney’s is the feeling you get when you walk through the door, the ambiance is incredibly calming -..."

Caroline Becker

"We then feasted over a selection of oysters. They have a wide selection that they were able to cater quite specific to your likings. There were two..."

Samantha

"The next night I entrusted yelp again, and found that Rodney’s Oyster House had consistently good review. So I headed into the big city! After the..."

Foodzings

"Joyce, Karen, and I held our annual October 1-3-5 birthday reunion at Rodney’s Oyster House (469 King Street West) this year! We had initially been..."

Holly Edejer

"Such a cool seafood place. The oysters are great here (obviously), but if you're hungry for something more try the lobster club. It's not like..."

Jenny V

"It was Adrienne’s 23rd birthday celebration last weekend and I had been looking forward to it since she posted the set menu Rodney’s Oyster House..."

Whitney Tam

Buster's Sea Cove

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"Finally got a chance to try your food truck at the movie wardrobe sale in Toronto yesterday and was not disappointed. Ordered the lobster roll and..."

Jessica Rossi-Kedilerli

"The food here tasted so fresh and was cooked to perfection. That's the best grilled octopus I've ever had. I've had it all over the world and it's..."

Eric Marshall Bull

"Excellent seafood tacos the shrimp and octopus very taste and..."

Pat Carpignano

"Very delicious food in a special cool..."

Victoria Gam

"Best Po Boy in Toronto..."

Bruce Manning

"Yummy!! One of the highlights of the St Lawrence..."

Chris Vanellis

"Amazing food every time!!!! well worth the drive down..."

Jeff Pollard

"You're just not going to find better seafood, prepared super fresh, anywhere in Toronto....and I don't care how much youre paying for it. Busters is..."

Brian Jakovina

"Ate Fish & Shrimp Tacos from their food truck at Riot Fest in Toronto! So..."

Katie Dunne

"Best Service ! Very Welcoming & will always eat there !! Best in..."

Jennifer Chareunvong

"Was at The Delicious Food Show and had The Lobster Roll. It was soooooooo good. The perfect roll and overflowing with lobster meat...."

Cathy Harvey

"DELICIOOOOOOOOUS Lobster roll..."

Noha Hazem

"I cannot find the right words to describe the food. there is only one way. Try..."

Tony Bet

"Top..."

Matti Syväluoto

"Way overpriced, but..."

Peter Knechtel

"just had a seafood orzo and it was AMAZING!! ... like the last 20 times or so... Love love love this..."

Aubrey Stephens

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Peter Petrovich

"Skip the Lobster Roll. Opt for the Shrimp Po'boy. Thank me later. House salad is average. Veggies are fresh. Definitely a must visit while in the..."

Ryan Abel

"Também no St. Lawrence Market, o Buster’s serve bom peixe e marisco na vertente mais fast food. Frito ou grelhado, é escolher entre fish & chips..."

Pedro Póvoa

"Lots of options to choose from. I got lucky there wasn't a long line in a Tuesday evening. I tried haddock on a bun and fried calamari. Food is..."

Mulla Ki Daud

"Buster’s Sea Cove di Pasar St. Lawrence ini menawarkan hidangan ikan segar setiap harinya. Ragam pilihan menu ikan bisa Anda pilih. Ada banyak..."

Bintang Rahmat Wananda

"After watching it on Eat Street (India episode on fox life channel), finally made it here. Went straight for the lobster roll as seen on TV. On..."

Mandeep Singh Loomba

"I'm a big fan of BSC not just because of the great food but mainly because of the way they sell it. Their in St Lawrence market and on Saturday..."

Rohit Dsouza

"Great fish and chips, reasonable price. Very long line in the afternoon during summer. There were at least lots of empty benches outside. Very..."

Rudolf Olah

"I have been to Buster's sea cove a few times already and it's only fair I write a review! Sitting in the heart of St. Lawrence market this little..."

Katie

"A very fun unassuming cart in the at Lawrence market. Hardly a place to sit but you can walk around the market with a massive carton of calamari and..."

SarahNOM

"Amazing sea food place in the St. Lawrence Market. Everything I have tried has been good. A must if you are in the area. Had the Halibut and chips..."

Jim

"Buster's Sea Cove by far has the best calamari in Toronto. Their fish and chips are also delicious. Though the line is usually long (as it is an..."

V Channa M Potter

"One of my favourite lunch places. Expect long lines but they move pretty quick. Hallibut on a bun is amazing. All of the fish and ingredients are..."

Bucajack

"I absolutely LOVED this place! A must for every sea food fan (and a must for good lovers too)! Don't let the cue put you off, they are very organized..."

Duha

"Amazing fresh seafood! To be honest I haven't had anything grilled from here because of all of the amazing deep fried options!The grilled..."

Salsadreea

"Buster's has been a lunch favorite for a long time. If you arrive at noon, be prepared for super-long line-ups; it's well worth the wait though. I..."

Julie Turner

"The $13 Lobster Roll was delicious and would have been worth every penny had they made it a little..."

Jamaal

"Return visit. Great fresh seafood. Ordered the grilled calamari and lobster bisque. Both were well prepared. Though soup service was slow the cooking..."

Kyzr808

"Loved it. The sandwiches are unforgettable. Loved every bite. I would go there every day if I live close..."

Food Lover

"Just got grilled salmon sandwich. Awesome. Delicious. Salmon serving size was very generous. Definitely a treat and excellent value for money and..."

Aftab

"Lunch at the market. Grilled calamari, green salad and a Diet Coke. A perfect light lunch on a sunny afternoon in Toronto. Visited last week and am..."

Kirsten

"Fresh Seafood. Pros:- Fresh Fish... FRESH!- Fish sandwiches are awesome. Onion rings are greatCons:- Fries are..."

JP

"Had the grilled squid as all recommended with salad. Was worried it might not be enough but the portion was HUGE! Tasted so fresh and perfectly..."

Jackiecakes

"Fish sandwich a staple Something they do with the bread it's amazing and the fish is done perfect Great..."

Andrew Chalmers

"Highly recommended. Can't decide which version of their calamari I enjoy more - deep fried or grilled on a bed of garlic oil infused basmati..."

Nes

"The Halibut on a bun and the Orzo are our favorites, but given to lines, I'd be surprised if there were anything on the menu that wasn't..."

Nic Morgan

"An absolute must..."

Liam Wilson

"Great spot to be in the summertime is the St.Lawrence Market. Buster's is an awesome place to grab fresh seafood. The most is always busy, usually a..."

ELectronik_funK

"Best breakfast in Toronto. Omelettes are fresh and made to perfection. Guys seem to take pride in work and ingredients. Thanks to all at..."

Tara Lyons

"The fish sandwich is near perfection. I would put it up there as one of the top sandwiches in the city ... On par with the Schnitzl Queen. Fries are..."

PT

"I have been wanting to try Buster’s Sea Cove for over a year now. Their food truck had always eclipsed me, but it was their market location that I..."

Candice C

"Buster's was the first seafood food truck in Toronto and is famous for their lobster rolls and seafood tacos. At this location in St. Lawrence, they..."

Doreen

"The first bite was an explosion of the sea! The fillet of fish was soft, tender and moist, almost breaking apart when bitten into. The char of the..."

Allericcaneat

"I decided to get the Crab Cake Sandwich, the sandwich was huge that I could only eat half of it. One thing that I love about Buster's is that they..."

Jyau

"I honestly don't think there's anything better than good seafood and when I found out Buster Sea Cove had a food truck that sold lobster rolls I had..."

Jyau

"I went for the Grilled Swordfish ($12.95) with fries (+ $1.25). It’s been awhile since I’ve had such fresh fish. Grilled perfectly it’s simple..."

Carmenhungry

"My brother and I split the lobster roll, which was served with a pickle and kettle chips, which was pretty delicious despite being served somewhat..."

Christine X2

"The sauce was light yet flavorful enough not to overpower the fresh natural flavor of the mussels and love how the lemon wedges was actually cooked..."

Vickie Cheung

"Buster's Sea Cove is my go to spot for all seafood cravings at St. Lawrence Market. Known for its excellent fish sandwiches, fried fish, curly fries..."

Foodies Inked

"Buster’s also has a few other options you wouldn’t expect from a takeout stand. Grilled swordfish, seafood bisque, rainbow trout, even octopus to..."

TOFoodReviews

"Buster’s Sea Cove in the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto is very very popular and there are always long lines on Saturdays. Even though the line is..."

Foodology.ca

"The only down side to this place is that it's always packed for lunch. But the food here totally makes up for it. You simply cannot go wrong with..."

I Will Travel

"I give Buster's a high score for its freshness, portions, and service.Its no wonder this place has crazy line-ups on the weekends - its..."

Brian

"Buster's Sea Cove - Buster's is domiciled inside St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. You won't miss this place as it is quite evident due to..."

JP Nunez

"Great seafood salads. I know people go here for crab cakes, and fish & chips. The swordfish salad is incredible, and they are sourcing..."

Anup Rao

"One of the more popular food establishments in the St. Lawrence market, this seafood professional whips out fantastic tacos and meals be it lobster..."

Kelvin F

"Several weeks ago I was at the St. Lawrence Market for a jam making class. After the class I had a few hours to kill and chose to walk around the..."

Itanni Betancourt

"Love love love this place! Its sooo busy at lunch so im usually eating there just before it starts getting packed. Wish there was more seating inside..."

Adventuress Heart

"I got the PoBoy Shrimp Sandwich!Oh MY GOD!It was like my mouth went to Atlantic heaven.The bread was not too soft not hard,..."

Nalinie Singh

"A must-try in St.Lawrence market! Amazing seafood and so many choices. I love the fish sandwiches with the fish of your choice. The bisques and..."

Jenny

"The Clam Chowder at Buster’s Sea Cove (St. Lawrence Market) is so good that I find myself halfway through before I remember to snap a picture...."

Toronto Food Blog

"I like this place because of its fair amount of items in the menu despite having just a small spot in St. Lawrence Market. There's always line but it..."

Loredana Matarazzo

"Every good thing that people usually say about this place is probably true. Buster's is always busy and they're always churning out awesome sea food...."

KS

"I love it! They have such amazing quality in their food. You can tell they care so much about what they are serving. 💕 the service is great! They..."

Shanny Roams

"Awesome food, plenty of gluten free options with a dedicated fryer. Can pick fish type and batter type. Fish and chips were great, the coleslaw was..."

Marsh Mellowman

"I'll definitely come back to try more of their shrimp options. We ordered a battered cod taco and a grilled shrimp taco, a tiger shrimp po'boy, and..."

Carlo Franco

"Favourite spot to get fish and chips in Toronto. The fish is so fresh and yes can be pricey but worth every penny. You have the option of a..."

Laila PT

"Went last night and it was great. Had a Caesar salad and some haddock and chips and it was all pretty incredible. I read some awful reviews on here..."

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