Toronto's legendary oyster bar — Rodney Clark has been shucking PEI oysters since 1987. The raw bar is exceptional, the lobster rolls are among the city's best, and the chowder is made with real cream and quality clams.
Neighbourhood: King West (King St W) · Address: 469 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4 · Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30AM–10PM | Fri–Sat 11:30AM–11PM | Sun 11AM–9PM · Price Range: $$$ · Phone: (416) 363-8105 · Website: https://rodneysoysterhouse.com · Editorial status: Not yet verified
Come for the unparalleled variety of fresh oysters flown in daily, and stay for a seafood spread that’s as good as it gets in Toronto. The energy is infectious, and the staff know their mollusks inside out.
Rodney's is Toronto’s OG oyster bar—long before everyone else jumped on the raw bar bandwagon. Their shuckers are skilled and can walk you through origins and tasting notes like sommeliers do wine. It’s also one of the only spots in the city where you might find meaty Malpeques next to rare Kumamotos.
Rodney's has been Toronto's seafood stronghold since 1987, with a raw bar that shucks east and west coast oysters in front of you. Rodney Clark, the man behind the counter, is a legend in the bivalve world. The menu runs deep: chowder loaded with clams and cream, deep-fried smelts, and lobster rolls on toasted buns. The space is lively, with nautical touches but zero pretension—just big communal tables, chatty servers, and buckets of lemon wedges.
Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and weekends; walk-ins sometimes available at the bar.
The oyster sampler lets you try the day’s best alongside their ultra-creamy clam chowder.
Yes—the space suits groups of 4–8, and there are a few big tables, but call ahead for larger parties.
About $30–$50 per person before drinks; oysters are priced by the piece.
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