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    Oyster Boy

    4.1 (232 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lynn E.

    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.

    Seafood tower ($110) - 3 stars
    Bojan P.

    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

    The awesome oysters!
    Corey F.

    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.

    Oysters
    Wen È.

    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

    First plate of oysters. Yummy.
    Will H.

    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.

    TOP: Crab Kale Caesar with Chickpea Croutons; BOTTOM: Grilled Squid
    Sel Z.

    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.

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    Sophia K.

    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

    Lobster biscuits
    Splash R.

    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!!

    2lb lobster ($45) with side brussel sprouts ($6)
    Corina Q.

    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.

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    Whiney W.

    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

    Chantal Y.

    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!

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    8 months ago

    the oysters are divine. I myself, as an oyster first-timer, was able to enjoy possibly the greatest meal I have ever had in my entire life.

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

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

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