They have everything you could possibly want in seafood. Purchase there all the time, great hours!read more

Small seafood market with a decent selection. Came here for oysters and uni. Don't forget to grab…read moresome free ice after paying.

Absolutely delicious hole in the wall seafood restaurant! We were looking for something on our way…read moreback to Toronto from Niagara Falls when we stumbled upon this gem. The service was outstanding, as was the ambiance, and most importantly the food. We got the crab cakes, lobster roll, oysters, and seafood stew. All of which were excellent! I wish I could go bad again and again to try the whole menu. Highly recommend everyone stop in!

Came in for the Taste of Oakville prix fixe menu ($30) and left genuinely impressed. The Mermaid…read moreand the Oyster is a small, cozy spot--intimate in a way that makes you feel tucked into a neighbourhood gem. It was nearly full on a Sunday afternoon, so service moved a little slowly, but the staff stayed friendly and attentive. Appetizers: - PEI Mussels - Mermaid Chowder Mains: - Shrimp Roll - Lobster Grilled Cheese Dessert: - New York-Style Cheesecake The seafood was fresh and generously portioned. My shrimp roll was light, tangy, and surprisingly plentiful, and the chowder had a hearty amount of clams--comforting without being overly heavy. The lobster grilled cheese was rich and indulgent in the best way. We finished with a classic cheesecake that rounded out the meal nicely. Overall, a satisfying experience and a lovely little spot for seafood in Oakville. Would happily return to explore more of the menu.

Was looking for a lobster for Thanksgiving dinner…read more Once in the store, we were surrounded by all the different tanks full or live lobsters - I had no idea what I was supposed to do first. What size should I buy for two? What is the best one for simple steaming? Where is what I am looking for? What is the difference among these different tanks? A gentleman who was working here caught me and answered all these questions, and located a perfect size, super lively lobster suitable for steaming! He was knowledgeable about different cooking options, and as soon as he knows we are Japanese, he showed me different sashimi grade seafood and handling tips. We bought - A live lobster (1.5lb) about $30 - 6 sashimi grade shrimps $ less than 10 He was so kind to make sure all the shrimps are the same size. Sashimi was beautiful, fresh and naturally sweet, melt on the tongue. I deep-fried the shrimp head and tail as the gentleman suggested - crispy, thin! And lobster was full of meat, juicy and perfect size for two of us. Full! Yum!! Cant wait to go back again!!!!

Saw quite a bit of ads from social media and decided to check this out. Totally disappointed with…read moreit... A run-down and overly-priced seafood market. Water tanks were not too appealing. Lobsters were mainly in coma. ;) The floor was wet and slippery as you walked in. With this pricing, you can easily find a lot of good choices in Scarborough better than this, even from other Asian markets that carry seafood these days. Not recommended.

I ordered three of each of the three varieties of East Coast oysters available when I visited on…read moreOctober 4, 2026. The oysters were fresh and tasty and absolutely satisfied the craving. The plate pictured cost 44.25 CAD. The market is always bustling on the weekend so I felt truly lucky to grab one of the standing tables right in front of the vendor.

After a disappointing 2-buck a shuck experience at Bar St Lo across the street, we came to the St…read moreLawrence market in hopes of satisfying our oyster craving. There's long lines with a lot of tourists at this stall as they offer huge freshly shucked oysters. I was a little confused at first about how to order and we waited in the wrong line for a bit (you have to pay at the register on the other side first before heading to the shuckers to place your order - I think some clearer signage would be helpful). All oysters are the same price, at $3.50 each. My friend got a plate of malpeques and I got the lucky limes, which looked the biggest and fattest. When the shucker was taking my order I asked him to pick out some big ones for me and he kindly obliged - I was very happy with how plump my oysters were. My friend also got a free extra oyster because a couple were a bit on the smaller size. The staff are very busy but they were still very nice and accommodating. With my friend's larger order she got a free container of horseradish but normally all the oysters only come served with lemon and a squirt of hot sauce (no mignonette). Overall $3.50 is definitely more expensive than your typical buck a shuck but the quality is very good and you can taste (and see) the difference. If the ordering/lineup process was a little more smooth and they included more accoutrements for the oysters this place would be a 5/5 from me. Definitely not just a tourist trap, it's worth the visit.

Wow! First visit and was so impressed! From the warm welcome and exceptional service to the quality…read moreand variety of both fish and complimentary products! We purchased halibut, arctic char, cod, gorgeous salmon burgers (they provide complimentary sauce for them!), giant shrimp and a variety of oils and sauces to try. Happy to answer all our questions and ensure we were not just happy but excited about our purchases. Can't remember a time in recent history we felt so welcomed at any store. They also informed us they will have prepared foods section launching in the next few weeks! Looking forward to checking that out too! Definitely a regular stop on our weekly grocery trip.

Staff were friendly and helpful. Everything looked fresh. However we found them quite expensive…read more Didn't buy the crab legs we went for. Two large legs-$109.00 !! Guess it's back to tuna casserole for us

Always cozy and bustling, this is a really good, unpretentious oyster restaurant. With kitschy…read moremarine 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!

Oyster Boy is one of those Toronto mainstays I'd somehow never checked out. So when a group decided…read moreto head there for dinner, I was pretty stoked to finally stop by. The ambiance was brightly lit and definitely not geared to a young, hip crowd. But sometimes that's okay. Obviously I had to try the Oyster Boy Caesar ("2oz of Canadian vodka, clamato, tabasco, worcestershire, freshly grated horseradish, garnished with a freshly shucked east coast canadian oyster!"), and yeah it's pretty tasty. The first dish we tried was the Calamari ("LIGHTLY DUSTED AND FLASH FRIED SQUID. SERVED WITH A CHIMICHURRI AIOLI AND LEMON SLICES"), which was definitely an above-average version of the venerable dish. After that was a selection of different oysters, and yeah they know what they're doing because they were really tasty. That was followed by Cheddar Biscuits ("MR BONES' FAVOURITE") and Oyster Boy Lobster Poutine ("RICH LOBSTER BISQUE GRAVY SERVED ATOP CRISPY HOUSE CUT FRIES, TOPPED WITH CHEESE CURDS AND FRESH POACHED LOBSTER MEAT"). The buttery biscuits were epic and delicious, and the poutine was super rich and decadent. Perhaps a little too decadent, as the dish probably needed something to cut through the almost overwhelming richness, but it was a tasty item nonetheless. Finally we got the Charred Octopus and Farro ("CHARRED OCTOPUS ON A CHILI PUREE WITH PICKLED MUSTARO SEEDS SERVED WITH A FARRO, ARUGULA AND SHAVED FENNEL SALAD. GARNISHED WITH FRESH CITRUS AND SMOKED SALT"), which was a flavorful and seriously well-prepared concoction. It's not difficult to see why Oyster Boy's been around so long. It's nothing mindblowing but it's good food prepared with care and heart.

I have been here several times and I thought I had left a review, but I guess not!…read more This is a spot I have been coming to for about a decade, and I was really glad to see it survived COVID. I like it because it's not pretentious, the service is warm and friendly, and the room is comfortable, although it can get pretty warm sometimes. I generally only have their oysters and their excellent fried smelts. I almost always have the fried smelts because they are so good! But I recently branched out and also tried: Lobster poutine - really delicious! Fish and chips - well done, although their tartar sauce was anemic Their tuna "BLT" - this was stellar, and totally not what I expected. We shared this amongst 4 people, and I would say that was good. The flavours are INTENSE, but so delicious. Calamari - quite nicely done Octopus - this was... good. Nothing to rave about, but proficiently made. Funny enough I don't have any photos!

Delightfully off the beaten path away from the madness of Yonge St. small and cozy maybe 40 seats…read moretotal. Stopped in for a light snack and cocktails and were very pleased. Staff is friendly and helpful and can answer any questions about the menu. The new England clam chowder was excellent. Not heavy with cream, just fresh clean flavors. Lobster roll was fantastic. Not shortcuts. Fresh lobster meat lightly dressed on a brioche bun. Available warm or cold style. Caesar was excellent with awesome garnish and freshly shaved horseradish. J and sons is no frills and not fancy. Just all about fresh product. Highly recommended.

Oysters mussels fish and chips. Brought the wife who is going on her seafood journey and she really…read moreenjoyed everything also. Servers and bartender were super helpful and attentive Great spot

Dove down seeking glory, came up clutching average…read more Had dinner here and tried a number of dishes: east and west coast oysters, lobster sliders, PEI mussels and black cod. All tasted ok, with the best value being the happy hour priced oysters and the worst value being the tiny lobster sliders. Place has a popping vibe. Service was friendly. Menu is of course seafood heavy but they have non seafood options too.