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

593 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

56 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON M5H 3V5

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood 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.

Location
56 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON M5H 3V5
Neighborhood
Financial District
Cross street
Bay and Adelaide
Parking details
Public Lot
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 593 people are saying

John & Sons Oyster House - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
2.7Value

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593 Reviews

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OAnyc VIP
Toronto18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 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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OpenTable Diner
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ryan and staff are rock stars.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 7, 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
Montreal11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 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 VIP
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 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 Boston12 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 26, 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 VIP
Toronto5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 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
Toronto10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 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
London29 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 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
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 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 593 OpenTable diners.

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56 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON M5H 3V5

Additional information

Cross street
Bay and Adelaide
Neighborhood
Financial District
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
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, Takeout, 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.

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John & Sons Oyster House - Downtown

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