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The Adelaide Oyster House, St. JOHN'S, NL

The Adelaide Oyster House

4.5 (499)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian
334 Water St, St. JOHN'S, NL A1C 1C1

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
We’re a small and energetic restaurant on the corner of Adelaide and Water St. in the heart of downtown St. John’s. We carry a wide selection of East Coast Oysters and our menu focuses on seafood + fun, vibrant small plates. We have a rotating selection of local craft beer and wines and an ever evolving cocktail list. Some call us loud, but we prefer lively! TripAdvisor's 'Certificate of Excellence', "Where to Eat in Canada" x 4, and voted St. John's Top Seafood restaurant!

Our reservation policy has changed in order to support the best possible customer experience. Please note - For the fairness of all our guests during this busy summer season, we have turned off reservations for our dinner service for parties of 8 or less. We accept walk-ins all day both in restaurant, bar and our large sunny patio as well!

You can always contact us via email at adelaideoysterbookings@gmail.com or by telephone at 702-722-7222. Our door is open and you are always welcome!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (709) 722-7222
  • Website
    https://theadelaideoysterhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    334 Water St, St. JOHN'S, NL A1C 1C1
  • Neighborhood
    St. John's
  • Parking details
    Parking meters, Free parking after 6pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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What 499 people are saying

The Adelaide Oyster House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Atlantic Canada

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Overall

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Food

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Value

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Healthy

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Hot spot

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Neighborhood gem

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Lively

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Adelaide Oyster House boasts "amazing oysters" and a "fantastic" menu featuring garlic noodles, Korean fried chicken, and a standout burger. Despite being "very loud," the vibrant atmosphere and "spectacular" food make it a favorite in St. John's. Patrons praise the "incredible service" and "fun" cocktails, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
499 Reviews

  1. Mike

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was Amazing.. my favourite place to eat in St. John’s! They made it a great birthday experience for me. Thanks so much for a great night

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  2. Marie-Claude

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time having oysters, they were amazing! Staff was great!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on June 26, 2025
    We're so glad you enjoyed everything, Marie-Claude! We hope to see you again!!! - taoh

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  3. Beth

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Oysters were fantastic. Lobster roll too. I would have loved a coffee after dinner but no decaf or herbal tea available.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on June 26, 2025
    We're glad you enjoyed everything Beth! Sorry about no hot-beverages, but next time you should try our alcohol-free iced coffee! It's a great after-dinner drink! - taoh

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  4. Don VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere! Great menu! Food is awesome. Poor execution by wait staff. They could not handle the 7:30pm crowd.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on June 18, 2025
    Thanks for your review, Don. Sometimes dinner service can start off with a bang, but we'll work on getting the summer kinks out! Hopefully we see you again soon! - taoh

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  5. Mark

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great oysters, garlic noodles and spicy cabbage. Good was amazing, cocktails were fun and tasty.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on June 18, 2025
    We're glad you enjoyed everything, Mark! Hope to see you back soon! - tao

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  6. Eric

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great offering of oysters from the Atlantic (PEI, NB and NL). Accompanying side dishes provided a contrasting crunchy texture to the oysters, but were perhaps too far on the crunchy side. Great atmosphere but a bit tight. Overall would recommend the experience!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on June 18, 2025
    We're glad you enjoyed our oyster selection, Eric! Our mignonettes are served with diced shallot (and sometimes other ingredients) but we recommend our hot sauces and cocktail sauces if you like a smoother texture!!! Can't wait to see you back soon! - taoh

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  7. Tim

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Awesome food. But very loud. Service was good. Will be back.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on June 18, 2025
    Thanks so much Tim! We're stoked you enjoyed yourself! When we find our volume knob, we'll let ya' know! Hah! - tao

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  8. Rodney

    South Dakota3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food ,good service. A little loud but overall a great experience
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on June 12, 2025
    Thanks Rodney!!! - taoh

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  9. Christian

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit pricey, but a deliciously fantastic experience.

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  10. Stephen VIP

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great vibe and great people. A very fun night! Thanks all!!

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FAQs

The Adelaide Oyster House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (709) 722-7222.

The Adelaide Oyster House is rated 4.5 stars by 499 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Adelaide Oyster House

334 Water St, St. JOHN'S, NL A1C 1C1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St. John's
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking meters, Free parking after 6pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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