John & Sons Oyster House - Downtown

Name: John & Sons Oyster House - Downtown
Address: 56 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 3V5
Telephone: (416) 703-5111
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

598 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Innovative
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

John & Sons Oyster House - Downtown is out of the way from the hustle and bustle of the financial core but at the same time right in the middle of it, hidden away. From ducking down our little street, you feel as though you are doing something deliciously wicked. When you walk in the door of our 40 seat joint, you feel as though you’ve stumbled upon the best speakeasy in town and you’re getting away with flouting all the rules while everyone else behaves. You may think you’ll only have a few oysters and a quick drink while you’re there, but everything around you conspires to make you want to stay longer. Our fare varies according to the time of year, coastal fishing quotas and weather conditions. We can always shuck to order from a selection of 5-10 different Oysters daily, drawn from both our own beds in P.E.I. and the best growers in Canada, the USA and further abroad.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood
Phone number
(416) 703-5111
Website
http://www.johnandsonsoysterhouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alyssa Becker & Leslie Wilson
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, John & Sons Oyster House can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (416) 703-5111

Location
56 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON M5H 3V5
Area
Financial District
Cross Street
Bay and Adelaide
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
King or Queen Station
Entertainment
Half table seating, half bar seating this place is a bustling neighborhood gem. It can get a little loud and it is supposed to; it's an Oyster Saloon. It's a small place and everyone is there to have a good time and relax a little bit. We are not perfect, we are not a place for every occasion but we try our hardest to ensure you leave happy.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 598 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Energetic

598 Reviews

OA
OAnyc
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 13 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite places in Toronto and the staff are incredible.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ryan and staff are rock stars.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My boyfriend and I booked here last minute on my birthday because I was craving oysters and we were not disappointed. Although this was pre pandemic, I felt very welcome and safe, I remember they were wiping everything down before seating us which was amazing considering we went right before everything shut down. The staff was very knowledgable in the oyster selection and everything came out quickly and was presented in a fantastic way. They also had a good drink menu! My only feedback would be to increase the variety of toppings for the oysters outside of the basic Tabasco and lime options. All up, I’d totally go again!
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escherfan
Montreal
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent, service was a little slow but IMO they were understaffed for servers. Would return again!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this little spot in the financial district. It feels like you are in the UK because of the back street and the oyster bar with great fish and chips too. Happy hour from 3-6 pm Monday through Thursday. When I have a bad day or a good day, a glass of bubbly after work with a dozen oysters hit the spot,
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Thomas
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Intimate environment, friendly server, very good food!
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Mcqad
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
John & Sons is a great spot for lunch, drinks or dinner. It's a quaint little hidden gem in the downtown core.
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JeffreyG
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We've been here before, and would highly recommend John & Sons to anyone looking for oysters (and a fun night out) downtown. Our dinner this weekend was just about perfect!
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mandy
London
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant little place informal and friendly, food was amazing, will be visiting again 👍
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and excellent food.
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John & Sons Oyster House - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 703-5111.

John & Sons Oyster House - Downtown is rated 4.4 stars by 598 OpenTable diners.

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56 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON M5H 3V5

Additional information

Cross Street
Bay and Adelaide
Area
Financial District
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
King or Queen Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alyssa Becker & Leslie Wilson
Entertainment
Half table seating, half bar seating this place is a bustling neighborhood gem. It can get a little loud and it is supposed to; it's an Oyster Saloon. It's a small place and everyone is there to have a good time and relax a little bit. We are not perfect, we are not a place for every occasion but we try our hardest to ensure you leave happy.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.johnandsonsoysterhouse.com/
Phone number
(416) 703-5111
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, John & Sons Oyster House can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (416) 703-5111

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