John & Sons Oyster House

“A small and cozy little restaurant tucked away in downtown toronto. If you plan on eating oysters—I recommend sitting at the bar so it’s more efficient for service. We got a dozen oysters and the lobster poutine. Oysters were a little expensive at 4$ an oyster, but they were quite large and fresh. The poutine felt overly oily, but I knew it was because of the butter that was added ontop. Fries were a bit soggy. Would recommend this place for oysters if you’re in the area”

“The ambience was lovely and the noise level was just right ! The oysters were so fresh and tasty 🤤 The staff was very friendly and his explanation of the dishes was detailed and helpful. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely love to come back again !”

“Had a chance to check this place out for lunch on. Thursday. Got a dozen oysters and ordered the black cod. The oysters were great and they had a few house sauces that went nicely as a pair. Definitely try the hot pepper sauce. The black cod, portion was quite small. Flavour… not the best, pretty bland to be honest and would not recommend it. Overall, the food was okay, definitely a good spot for oysters. Service was great and cool atmosphere.”

“John & Sons Oyster House is my new go-to for a seafood night. The oysters were outstanding—sparkling fresh with a great range from briny to sweet—and the shucker walked us through the day’s best picks. Loved the classic mignonettes (and a dash of hot sauce). We shared a seafood tower, then split a warm, buttery lobster roll and a creamy chowder—everything was spot on. Cocktails were crisp (hello, martini) and the wine list had perfect oyster pairings like Muscadet and Chablis. Service was friendly and unhurried, and the cozy bistro vibe made it easy to linger. Pro tip: ask for the day’s East vs. West Coast highlights—and check if there’s an oyster happy hour.”

“Terrific food with friendly staff in an unpretentious place. Good music. Not too loud. Love everything about it except maybe the high seats. No pictures of oysters... They look like Oysters.”