I'd be kidding if I said I was not in anticipation for trying out Dragon Pearl. I went during a Monday afternoon for lunch. Was surprised to see the restaurant still rather full at 80% capacity. The decor is absolutely awesome. A great place for large groups as it could fit maybe up to at least 500. Pricing was a bit on the high side I thought for lunch. But I wanted my Peking duck and sushi. We didn't have a wait, they asked if we had reservations, we didn't but got a table right away. Lots of selection for sure. The grill station particularly busy. I went straight for some sushi, which they didn't have any sashimi for the lunch time, just the maki rolls. I liked how they had Peking duck, but a bit disappointed the knife cut noodles were not available. I don't think they limited me much on the Peking duck, I grabbed 2 at a time as they served me. There was a small dik sum section of Shiu mai and Shrimp Dumplings, which hit the spot. read more

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Pretty good for a Buffett style quality. The sashimi was actually pretty big unlike mandarin and their baby baby bad slices lol read more

Dragon Pearl Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

3.5 STARS Went here for a weekend lunch at Dragon Pearl. It was busy and packed full of people. I have not been to Dragon pearl in years. Food options is better than their sister location dragon legend. Love the fact that on weekend lunch they serve Peking duck, and passable sashimi. The most popular items were Peking duck, sushi station, and the roast beef. The lines moved quickly and efficiently. Waiters were quick to take your empty plates away and fill your empty cups. There are lots of options to choose from for everyone, even for picky eaters. Would come back to try their dinner time slot. read more

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Lots of options and the roast beef and sushi and sashimi were good. Not enough Westernized Chinese options for me, like chicken balls, chow mein, fried rice. I don't feel it's worth the money even at lunch time. We asked for coffee which was probably a mistake. I don't know what they served us. It tasted HORRIBLE and I asked for another cup, thinking maybe it was old. Nope. Dragon Pearl has bad coffee, which is probably something I should have surmised prior to ordering. We asked for chop sticks and never got them. Wayyyyyy too busy. Claustrophobic waiting in the snaky line that goes all around. It felt too crowded. Right after we finished eating, my husband and I felt sick. Don't know why. Too much food? I had terrible stomach pain but not food poisoning. I will not be back and I do not recommend. Too pricey, service ok but not great, way too busy and too pricey, not enough options for someone that wants inauthentic Chinese food. read more

This all-you-can-eat option offers amazing value for money, featuring unlimited scallops, Angus beef, and crab legs. Highly recommended! 性價比超高嘅all you can eat，有得任食扇貝、安格斯牛、同埋蟹腳，高度推薦。 read more

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DRAGON PEARL BUFFET . . My fiancé took our whole family out to @dragonpearlbuffet to celebrate my dad's birthday and early mid-autumn festival dinner. It was our first time here and we were excited to try their crab legs, garlic scallops and angus beef steak. We arrived at 5pm and the place was packed already! Luckily we had a reservation and were able to be seated right away. There's a 1.5hr seating limit which is the number one thing I disliked about eating here. We felt very rushed and instead of enjoying our meal to the fullest, it felt like a race. They definitely need to up the limit to 2hrs at least. Food otherwise was delicious and better quality than most other buffets. Highly recommend the crab legs, angus beef and tofu pudding. . . Adult Weekend Dinner Buffet ($52pp) 3/5 read more

I came here on a Saturday and it was so busy. I left my number and info on the tablet and looked around the area. The wait was approximately 40 minutes to an hour. This ayce spot is nicely decorated and is good for multiple occasions such as birthday, anniversary and etc. This is a classic buffet style where you can just grab whatever you're interested in. I like how there's gloves on the side in case you or don't want to get your hands dirty. There's also a hand washing station too. Only thing I would say is that the paper towels needed to be restocked. Each person also gets a ticket for lobster tail. You can either get it baked or steamed. I found baker lobster to be very dry and the piece I got was so small. There's also an promo for uni, and in the sushi section there's a staff manning that station. They pick up the uni and other sashimi for you. I found the uni to be a bit bitter. My highlights were the Peking duck wrap, herring roe sashimi and sesame chicken. The other food was okay, but pretty standard compared to other ayce buffets. The crème brûlée was mostly burnt when I was at the dessert station. The non burnt ones were okay, it was pretty standard. I also tried the tofu pudding and added the ginger sugar sauce with it. Its pretty good and It's something that I usually don't see In buffets. The service overall was not too good, I waited awhile just to get water. They did do okay job of clearing the table however. Overall, I think dragon pearl has a lot of food options and I'd come back when it's an occasion. read more

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Excellent food excellent customer service I would definitely go back. We ate the whole 1.5 hours we had to eat. I was so full. read more

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This is an excellent choice of a restaurant to go for special occasions. They are like a fancier version of Mandarin. Dragon Pearl has a little more food options and is decorated a little more grand than Mandarin. The handwash station by the buffet is also a little touch that I greatly appreciate. We were not able to try their lobster because I believe it is only available during dinner. What I particularly enjoyed was their Peking Duck wrap, which is not something you will often find in similar Chinese buffets. Something disappointing was their service. Drink refills were consistent in the beginning but stopped later on. We had to actively call out to have our beverage refilled. A big issue that also disappointed me was that a restaurant server was announcing the upcoming end of the dining time. People from my group already arrived around 11AM on a Sunday and got to actually start eating closer to 11:30. By around 1 PM, the server was already telling us to go for a last call for food. It was not even a full 2 hours of us dining. That alone gives me some recommendations from fully recommending this restaurant. read more

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Horrible can't believe I payed 150$ for 2 people for this and 2 colas. Quality of food is the lowest. White salmon was so fat and not tasty that without bunch of soy sauce I wouldn't be able to eat it. The noodles have zero taste to it. The collection of food seems like a lot but it's not. The way tempura shrimps was made they are wet inside. The general tao chicken also wet inside. Very weird and low quality place for not low price. Never coming back read more

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From the outside I didn't expect how huge this restaurant is inside. There was a 30 min wait time at 5:30pm, so I would suggest making reservations in advance. They didn't over crowd the seating area, and seemed to be staggering seating times so it was not crowded at the food tables. Service is quick...once you finally get someone at your table. But we only needed to order drinks and a few refills so that was fine. Big selection of seafood, and they do have Snow Crab Legs on Friday night ONLY. I will go back for that. Sadly, too many items to list and take pics of. Definitely worth the price, and everything was fresh. Huge tables to accommodate large groups, and nice variety of food so everyone is happy. So many items, that I ran out of room before I could taste them all. read more

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Every time we visit the Dragon Pearl we are treated like family. If we need anything, there is always someone there to help us. The food gets better every time we visit. A better place to eat we do not know. read more

Food is the surface of Chinese cuisine, not the best other than duck. Once found a piece of metal in soup both lead to rust in soup and chocking hazard read more

Growing up Asian my family LIVED off of buffets. You have to get that bang for your buck! There was a lot of people for a weekday. The last time I went to a buffet was before Covid so it has been a while. Now I see what the hype is about this buffet. My friend and I went for lunch and I was pleasantly if with the warm and cold section. There is something there for everyone! All the food I ate had salt and was warm. The staff kept on bringing more food. Only downside was the air conditioning was on full blast. I was happy the soup was hot. The decor was beautiful with Chinese paintings, furnitures, and displays. They have a sink if your hands get oily or sticky-genius!! Every restaurant should have that!!!! read more

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This was the second time I had been to this buffet, and it did not disappoint. I've rarely gone to buffets, but to the ones I had, especially post-pandemic, the quality really fell off with the dishes. But not for Dragon Pearl! The selection was plentiful, and the food tasted and looked very appetizing. I came during my birthday month, and with the special, I was given a whole lobster (no added price), with a choice of how I wanted it cooked. It was actually a decent size and delicious. I believe if you were to order the dish on its own, it is over $30.00 for the lobster. The service was great and the amount of customers in there (especially on a random wednesday) truly reflects why dragon pearl is very popular. I recommend this place over most buffet chains in the area. read more

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Went on a Saturday eve - lots of big groups celebrating, nice loud energy Paid $58 including taxes & tip per person Service was good as there's plenty of staff quick to whisk off used plates or pour more water Each guest gets ONE ticket for one helping of lobster / Also available is the much coveted Peking Duck (need to wait for slices if none available on a serving plate) They definitely specialize in the hot foods arena, as cold foods & desserts were limited. Sashimi was also plentiful tho - nice selection of salmon, toro tuna & oil fish I would come here again as the food was fresh ~ just remember that the desserts (including ice cream) are limited to a couple of items I like (find me on Instagram @aida.loves ) read more

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I was super excited to try Dragon Pearl for the first time and made sure to come when they had their crab leg special. I was underwhelmed by the selection offered and the crab legs were quite salty so we didn't eat as much as we thought we would. That's not to say there isn't a good selection, there's just not as much compared to other buffets like Mandarin, but the quality here is better. I think our favourite dish of the night was the peking duck. As with most buffets, it's a good option for a crowd with different tastes, but it doesn't replace our go-to for AYCE. read more

We visited this place and we didn't like the guest service, we came made a reservation and we were told that in half an hour we would have a table but we were allowed in an hour and besides we had not 1.5 hours but only 1 hour and we also had a birthday party, I am very angry and disappointed with this place, I was here for the first and last time read more

The ambiance was very cool. I love all of their decorations and all of the seating is really neat. It's a massive Buffay with so many different options. The staff was really on top of things like clearing your plates and getting your order in for drinks. The lobster and crab legs were disappointing. I know that photos are really close to reality but it was unreal how different it was. However, the peeking duck pancakes were delicious, this is semi was plentiful, the torch sushi was delicious. So they were still a lot of really delicious things. read more

This is the older, more sophisticated sister (and arguably better sibling) of Dragon Legend. In terms of appearance, they look quite similar to one another, however they differ slightly in terms of menu offering. The service here was alright, nothing compared to the service at Mandarin, but still acceptable. Make sure to place a reservation, because this place gets packed, even on a Wednesday evening! The best part about the restaurant is that there is a hand wash station right by the buffet area. As someone who hates having sticky hands like a small kid, the dry tissue paper just doesn't do it after digging through the insides of some crab legs. Every buffet should start doing this! Definitely increases the sanitary standards through the restaurant as well. I went on a Wednesday during the holiday menu which included AYCE Snow Crab Legs and Angus Beef Steak (no limits)! The Snow Crab Legs paired beautifully with some warm butter from the butter station, and the Angus Beef was perfectly seasoned, tender, and a perfect medium-rare! The Peking Duck and the Cajun Seafood Boil were close contenders. For the Peking Duck, they are super generous with the amount of meat. There were 3 crab dishes overall. Although this place might have more limited selection, most of them were delicious high-ticket items. Unfortunately, there was no Roast Beef when I went, but maybe it was just for today. The other dishes were your typical buffet fare, with some unique ones here and there. Some were slightly dry but it is to be expected of a buffet. You have to keep into account that the food is left out for a period of time and are constantly exposed to heat and the open air. Dessert section is unfortunately limited compared to other AYCE buffets, but there were a few notable stand-outs. If you have ever seen those ASMR videos of people eating Bing Tanghulu, you can finally experience the crunch and sweetness here at Dragon Pearl. I was like a kid at a candy store when I saw that they offered it, with options including green and red grape, blueberries, and strawberries. The soft tofu pudding with ginger syrup is also great after a heavy meal. They also have Creme Brulee, which is a usual fan favourite of mine. For a buffet, I think this is the best place in the area! I wouldn't expect their food be equivalent to something you would pay at a mid-level a la carte-type restaurant. I thoroughly enjoyed their offerings and will definitely be coming back! Make sure to take advantage of the holiday menu offerings! read more

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This has a pretty big variety of Chinese food, with a few Canadian Chinese favourites. The dinner price is correspondingly high though, so it's not very good value. The cooking quality is decent but it's better at Dragon Legend, which is pretty near to Dragon Pearl. There were dishes for the holidays, but not everything was good, e.g. the crab cooked in a spicy sauce was one of the least fresh crab I'd ever had, with very mushy meat. read more

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We've been to the sister location a few years back. This one was the same in my opinion and on this particular day there was no noodle station, so that was a bit disappointing. We came for a weekday lunch so the pricing was cheaper. They still did have peking duck and sushi. The peking duck was good and the sushi even had nigiri pieces but those were usually the ones to first go. All in all, alot of variety and even good desserts, I enjoyed the silken tofu sweet dessert. We left with full bellies and everyone had their fill and variety of tasty food. read more

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I was not prepared for what this place had to offer. I had been to other Chinese buffets, and love them greatly, but this place took things to a whole new level. This had some very authentic tasting food, the sushi bar where you can actually get sashimi was great, if you are someone who is into shrimp then you can have that fried, or in gumbo, or in a few other different ways. So fresh they still have the heads on them. But, the one thing that really surprised me was that normally desserts at buffet are terrible. However, the tiramisu cake was actually very serviceable. And, the creme brulee was so good that I had to go back for three. I was shocked that the hardened sugar on top was exactly what it was supposed to be. For my first trip I tried a little bit of everything, and left feeling a little bit too full of food than I should be, but now I am wise for my next experience. And, I know that my next experience should probably begin at the creme brulee. read more

Went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, it was still pretty busy, We got seated pretty much right after we got in as we had a reservation. Food wasn't anything special but it wasn't bad either, just your standard Chinese buffet items. read more

Saw some TikTok video about this place. We haven't eaten a Chinese buffet in years because most of them have food that is old and dry. Plus most are dirty. When we walked in the waitress sat us in one of the two huge wooden boats (thank you! Our kids loved it!). There is so much food to chose from. They have lobster, crabs, seafood boils, Peking duck wraps, sushi, clams, crawfish, etc. their dessert bar is huge as well. All the food tasted so fresh and was so good. My wife is usually picky about buffets because she thinks they are like fast food joints. But she loved this place! Maybe in the states the buffets are terrible but if all the buffets in Canada are this nice then we've been missing out! read more

Has anoth to feast at dragon pearl and it was glorious. Snow crab legs were fresh and plentiful, Angus steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and they even had fresh real scallops in a shell. Everything was perfect! read more

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previously this buffet was a good choice with lots of selection and better quality. the last couple times we have noticed a significant decline in food quality, temperature, selection. the noodle soup station is also gone which was my favorite part for custom soup. we decided to come for the birthday lobster-- i found it oddly bitter and small, though others in my party enjoyed it. all you can eat crab but no tools to get to the meat so you end up giving up on it ha! i wasn't sure if you could request any, but none were offered. everything else is cool and bland. i don't think i had anything that stood out. read more

This has been around for years. They have a pretty good selection, the food is ok. My favourite items were the Hargaw shrimp dumplings, the pepper shrimp, fried fish pieces, and the mushroom with pumpkin. There is something for everyone. The sushi I feel they can do a little better here. The salmon slices are very thick and the variety are not standard really.. they have in rolls that were not very appealing for me. I was expecting to have some dragon rolls, they have the ingredients to make it for sure.. but they have some fruit rolls, with mangoes or cantaloupes. And this mess of rice with topping that's hard to pick up and eat.. it's kinda like a. Squished poke bowl. The desserts are something I usually pass here... they're mostly from a box and defrosted before they're put out. I've seen them take out a huge box of nutriwhip and refill it only when asked. And the cakes are all pretty much the same with a different flavouring mix added to them. The fruit selection is something I enjoyed here. I would go back, but it's not near my top ten places to eat at anymore. They don't have the dragon pearl egg being made anymore, they sometimes turn on the robot to cook, and they are VERY SLOW WITH REFILLS. And we were there family day weekend paying a premium. Again, an ok place to eat... little on the pricier side for buffets, which was ok before when they had the cool things... but now it's a regular buffet with some boats to sit in.. read more

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More of a 3.5 star for me. Went a few days ago and I think it's pretty decent. Definitely a few steps above a Mandarin. Menu consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes, Peking duck with wraps, mussels, noodles, shrimp, ribs, steamed and fried shrimp, sweet and sour chicken, a variety of soups, dim sum like har gow and siu mai, sushi and cakes. My only issue is the sushi bar could have less rice and more variety filling in sushi, I found it just meh. Interior is nice with lots of seating. Room 1) 2 big wooden boats in main area that can fit 6-8 people, Room 2) 2 big bird cages on right side of room that can fit about 6-8 or more, and Room 3) 1 side room near hostess area, small and not much decor. Lots of tables for big family get together though. Another note is the tables for food are a bit too close together and you need to wait in line to get some of the food. They do provide you some clear plastic gloves to handle plates though. Diners wear mask except when eating. On Fri/Sat and Sun evenings they offer half a lobster. Seniors 65+ get 20% off and toddlers 3 and under are $3.99. Definitely make reservations, it gets pretty busy. read more

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Once upon a time, I spent my New Year's Day at Dragon Pearl enjoying a yummy buffet with my family. I feel like the dining room set-up is fancier compared to other buffets. On this occasion, my family and I were seated at this beautiful table shaped like a ship boat. It had the best view of the dining room and we honestly felt like royalty lol. According to Dragon Pearl, their wood furniture and architecture is all created from ancient ship wood which sounds sustainable and pretty darn impressive. Besides the aesthetics, they have a wide selection of food, including several live cooking stations and food you don't normally find at other buffets. I feasted on pecking duck wraps, hand-made noodles, oysters, lobsters, and more. And the desserts! To name just a few, there's fresh waffle stations, a chocolate fondue fountain, and multiple fridges dedicated to tons of mini cakes. The prices have gone up significantly over the years. It's $27.99 for lunch and $41.99 for dinner. This is the same price for all days of the week including weekends and holidays. Buffets aren't known for having spectacular food but I still would say Dragon Pearl is a pretty good one and worth a visit if you haven't gone, if only just to try it. read more

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it's okay. i expected there to be more options went for their oyster special and it got my stomach hurtin after their salmon sushi and peking duck is pretty good though. read more

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Think of Dragon Pearl as an upgraded version of Mandarin. It has a large selection of delicious Chinese dishes as well as anything you want to eat from a buffet restaurant, such as sushi, roast meat, seafood/salad, and desserts. The best part is that you can take as much Beijing Duck as possible. Who doesn't love Beijing Duck? I've yet to have a buffet that offers all-you-can-eat for this so it's a huge plus and the main reason I come Dragon Pearl. Other food sections are all above average compared to other buffet places I've been. Obviously you should never compare a buffet with normal restaurants in terms of quality, but Dragon Pearl strikes a really great balance between quality and quantity. For example, its sushi and fish quality are not bad either. Tip: They do add quite a lot of salt in their dishes, so you'll likely drink lots of water after. The roast beef is tasty, but they always cut you a big piece. You should ask the cook to cut a slim piece instead, or you won't have the stomach for others. Come early, they slow down on the dishes during the last hour or so, and the dishes won't be as freshly prepared. I will definitely come back again just for the duck and the many dishes it offers. But it is quite pricey. They also raise the prices during Christmas time. read more

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dragon pearl is my favorite Asian buffet for a good variety of Asian and American food. the desserts are also very underrated. the mousse cakes are great. I also love the fresh shrimp . the sushi section has also improved, but could be better. I wish it had a better selection of fish but I enjoyed the new rolls. three peking duck is also great! read more

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I have been at this restaurant about 5 times now. My wife and my 9 yr old daughter go to meet my sister. The food ALWAYS tastes great. Every dish has it's own delicious taste. I have not yet found any dish that somehow got overlooked in the taste department. The staff are very friendly to the point they come to your table to ask how everything is. The decoration is super impressive. They went out of their way to fill the space with pricy tables and chairs - art pieces, really. There is art everywhere. I HIGHLY recomment this restaurant! Book early! read more

Looking for an all you can eat experience which checks off most of the boxes? Look no further. Dragon Pearl is located at the main intersection of York Mills Rd and Upjohn Rd. There is ample parking available in the rear as well. The decor is welcoming and there are some Chinese zodiac statues displayed around the waiting area. We were celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday. We reserved a table for 12 for the first session at 11:30am. We arrived here early and had a chance to look around and see what the buffet offers. This buffet focuses on Asain dishes and one of their signature features for lunch is the Peking Duck. The duck is roasted to perfection and the skin and meat are slice into small pieces to serve on a fresh round pancake. You can put cucumbers, scallions and Hoisin sauce. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and full of flavour. Very addictive and came back for 3 more rounds. There's a roast beef station with mashed potatoes and other fixings. The roast beef looked well done so i passed on it. The grilled area had plaintains, sweet potato pastries, chinese sausages, teriyaki chicken, grilled squid. There is also a sushi station with california and assorted maki rolls. You can also get sashimi which my wife enjoyed. The main hot table had Chinese favourites like Young Chow fried rice, Shanghai noodles, mixed vegetables, chinese eggplants, black pepper beef, Japanese style chicken, curry fish balls, fried chicken wings, crispy chicken with shrimp chips. I can keep on listing. I would need to come back for another visit to try everything they have available. There is a large selection of desserts, ice cream and tofu dessert. Overall a great experience, for the most part the dishes were cooked well and refilled promptly. I would recommend making reservations as this place gets really busy on the weekends. read more

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It looked promising. Loved the decor. The buffet however was okay. I had better Chinese food and sushi. Group at the end did not feel it was worth the price per person. The people were pushy. Not enough serving utensils, so people used random ones. Or they didn't want to wait, so they took a utensil from another platter to grab at the other food. Servers didn't add more or change out utensils. If you have major FOOD ALLERGIES like shellfish, be aware. read more

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Food okay, ambiance busy and service is good. So far, it's okay for a buffet restaurant.

I'm not certain why a lot of people are attracted to this place. First off, you have to make a reservation to get in this place, especially on weekends. Otherwise, it will be a long wait. Then it's a time limit of about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Parking is plentiful in the morning. But come noon time, good luck because next door is the Korean supermarket Galleria. You'll be fighting for parking spots with Galleria patrons. Food-wise...Meh. As a buffet, the selection is not that extensive. The food that was supposedly hot such as the roast beef or gyoza dumpling...not hot at all. More just luke-warm. The siu-mai from the dim sum selection was very stiff. The desserts, I could barely swallow them. Maybe it's just me but I couldn't stomach much of it. Won't ever go back. Would rather go back to the sister restaurant Dragon Legend in Markham. read more

We always had excellent service and good food at this location on Yorkmills Rd.We will visit them again on Chinese New Year 2025 Roger Hratch Toronto read more

We came for the buffet on account of the good reviews, and they did not disappoint. Variety, cleanliness, comfort, ambience, as well as the friendly, efficient staff all get top marks across the board. The only criticism I can think of would be to offer a heartier pasta. Other than that, dinner was delicious. Tip - Check prices and promotional offers on their website before you go as they change throughout the week. Oysters in the photo were promotional and limited time only. read more

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