Trying to find the best seafood in Toronto? Look no further because we've compiled a definitive list of the city's freshest spots for seafood. Toronto may not be directly on the ocean but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of seafood options in the city. Whether you’re looking for oysters by the dozen, fresh shucked clams or a fried lobster mountain -- we’ve got you covered. Check out these spots for your next seafood platter or sea bass en croute.
93 Front St E
Buster's Sea Cove
This Toronto staple is known for its tasty lobster rolls and mouthwatering fried fish. While they are best known for their St. Lawrence location, you can find Buster's at multiple locations.
17 Tank House Lane
Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill
Pure Spirits is best known for its sustainable seafood, seasonal mains, and delicious sharable sides. The real winner here is their fresh oysters.
10 Temperance St Fl 5
The Chase
The Chase Hospitality Group's signature restaurant, The Chase Fish & Oyster, serves some of the freshest seafood in the city. Sitting on the main floor, the more casual and laid-back restaurant focuses on classic seafood offerings like lobster rolls, fish and chips, lobster dinners and curated seafood platters.
4020 Finch Ave E
Fishman Lobster Clubhouse
Upon entering, you notice 5 lbs lobsters in rubbermaid bins being paraded about the dining room, as large parties cheer in anticipation for a meal they will not soon forget. Fishman is a seafood empire in the city, cranking out fried lobster towers and Hong Kong-style crab to the Toronto masses. Tanks surround the entire perimeter of the banquet-style dining room, where patrons can ooh and aah at the unbelievably large crustaceans.
227 Ossington Ave
La Banane
This French-inspired seafood restaurant is a favourite on the Ossington strip. Go for the eurobass en croute, crab back gratin, lobster cavatelli or seafood platter.
2105 Lawrence Ave E
Diana's Oyster Bar and Grill
In addition to being Toronto's trusted wholesale fish market, Diana's also operates as a restaurant, with two locations in Scarborough and Markham. There's no shortage of options on the menu -- from a whole red snapper to clam linguine -- you won't be scrambling to find something that appeals to you.
641 Mt Pleasant Rd
Zee Grill Restaurant & Oyster Bar
A Mount Pleasant old-timer, Zee Grill has been devoutly serving the neighbourhood fresh seafood for over 20 years. With an oyster bar and restaurant, Zee Grill doles out daily fish specials, Hawaiian poke, New England chowder and Peruvian fish stew.
1008 Queen St E
Eastside Social
Hailing from the east coast, owners of this eclectic Leslieville seafood spot wanted to introduce the neighbourhood to the Maritimes style of cooking. Come Tuesdays for the buck-a-shuck and try their Ontario pickerel or fish tacos.
202 Davenport Rd
Joso's
This eclectic Yorkville seafood restaurant has become widely recognized as offering some of the best seafood fare in the city. Their wide selection of seafood risottos or fresh grilled fish are crowd favourites.
469 King St W
Rodney's Oyster House
This longstanding, iconic Canadian seafood chain has become an institution in the city and a trusted spot to devour some of Toronto's best seafood. From a lobster dinner to a dozen oysters or a Maine-style lobster roll, the menu is extensive.
872 Queen St W
Oyster Boy
This oyster bar in Trinity Bellwoods prides itself in shucking up a wide variety of the briny bivalves -- from Malpeques' to Black Points to Kusshis -- there's always something new to slurp down at this cozy oyster centric outpost.
100 Adelaide St E
Pearl Diver
Owned by a champion shucker, this seafood restaurant and oyster bar offers up daily catches, as well as seafood-inspired pub grub like chowder, calamari and PEI mussels.
2766 Dundas St W
Honest Weight
This New England-style fishmonger and seafood restaurant in the Junction prides itself on sourcing the highest quality seafood they can get their hands on. The menu changes daily depending on market availability but there is usually a rotating fish sandwich, seafood pizza and popular Japanese street food, okonomiyaki.
Trying to find the best seafood in Toronto? Look no further because we've compiled a definitive list of the city's freshest spots for seafood. Toronto may not be directly on the ocean but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of seafood options in the city. Whether you’re looking for oysters by the dozen, fresh shucked clams or a fried lobster mountain -- we’ve got you covered. Check out these spots for your next seafood platter or sea bass en croute.
93 Front St E
Buster's Sea Cove
This Toronto staple is known for its tasty lobster rolls and mouthwatering fried fish. While they are best known for their St. Lawrence location, you can find Buster's at multiple locations.
17 Tank House Lane
Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill
Pure Spirits is best known for its sustainable seafood, seasonal mains, and delicious sharable sides. The real winner here is their fresh oysters.
10 Temperance St Fl 5
The Chase
The Chase Hospitality Group's signature restaurant, The Chase Fish & Oyster, serves some of the freshest seafood in the city. Sitting on the main floor, the more casual and laid-back restaurant focuses on classic seafood offerings like lobster rolls, fish and chips, lobster dinners and curated seafood platters.
4020 Finch Ave E
Fishman Lobster Clubhouse
Upon entering, you notice 5 lbs lobsters in rubbermaid bins being paraded about the dining room, as large parties cheer in anticipation for a meal they will not soon forget. Fishman is a seafood empire in the city, cranking out fried lobster towers and Hong Kong-style crab to the Toronto masses. Tanks surround the entire perimeter of the banquet-style dining room, where patrons can ooh and aah at the unbelievably large crustaceans.
227 Ossington Ave
La Banane
This French-inspired seafood restaurant is a favourite on the Ossington strip. Go for the eurobass en croute, crab back gratin, lobster cavatelli or seafood platter.
2105 Lawrence Ave E
Diana's Oyster Bar and Grill
In addition to being Toronto's trusted wholesale fish market, Diana's also operates as a restaurant, with two locations in Scarborough and Markham. There's no shortage of options on the menu -- from a whole red snapper to clam linguine -- you won't be scrambling to find something that appeals to you.
641 Mt Pleasant Rd
Zee Grill Restaurant & Oyster Bar
A Mount Pleasant old-timer, Zee Grill has been devoutly serving the neighbourhood fresh seafood for over 20 years. With an oyster bar and restaurant, Zee Grill doles out daily fish specials, Hawaiian poke, New England chowder and Peruvian fish stew.
1008 Queen St E
Eastside Social
Hailing from the east coast, owners of this eclectic Leslieville seafood spot wanted to introduce the neighbourhood to the Maritimes style of cooking. Come Tuesdays for the buck-a-shuck and try their Ontario pickerel or fish tacos.
202 Davenport Rd
Joso's
This eclectic Yorkville seafood restaurant has become widely recognized as offering some of the best seafood fare in the city. Their wide selection of seafood risottos or fresh grilled fish are crowd favourites.
469 King St W
Rodney's Oyster House
This longstanding, iconic Canadian seafood chain has become an institution in the city and a trusted spot to devour some of Toronto's best seafood. From a lobster dinner to a dozen oysters or a Maine-style lobster roll, the menu is extensive.
872 Queen St W
Oyster Boy
This oyster bar in Trinity Bellwoods prides itself in shucking up a wide variety of the briny bivalves -- from Malpeques' to Black Points to Kusshis -- there's always something new to slurp down at this cozy oyster centric outpost.
100 Adelaide St E
Pearl Diver
Owned by a champion shucker, this seafood restaurant and oyster bar offers up daily catches, as well as seafood-inspired pub grub like chowder, calamari and PEI mussels.
2766 Dundas St W
Honest Weight
This New England-style fishmonger and seafood restaurant in the Junction prides itself on sourcing the highest quality seafood they can get their hands on. The menu changes daily depending on market availability but there is usually a rotating fish sandwich, seafood pizza and popular Japanese street food, okonomiyaki.
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