John & Sons - Toronto

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John & Sons

John & Sons
4.3 / 5 (1965 reviews)

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John Sons Oyster House Downtown is a hidden gem away from the busy financial core, giving off a feeling of indulging in something delightfully sinful. As you step inside our cozy 40-seat restaurant, it's like discovering the most exclusive speakeasy in town where you can revel in breaking the rules. While you may initially plan to enjoy a few oysters and a cocktail, the inviting atmosphere will tempt you to linger longer. Our menu changes with the seasons, fishing quotas, and weather, offering a variety of freshly shucked oysters from our own beds in P.E.I. and top growers across Canada, the USA, and beyond.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Heather

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 1965 reviews
grecu-todor
20.01.2018

Our daughter was acting as our guide in Toronto and booked reservations at this restaurant ahead because it was not very big and did not have a lot of tables. We were seated and looked after promptly. The food was very good and was served in a timely manner. The staff were very helpful and efficient. A man was shucking oysters nearby if diners were ordering. Well run and very good food. Not a very big menu but everything ordered was great. Hard to find though. Hidden away on a side street.

nwalter
20.01.2018

Visited twice, seems like a busy place, enjoyed there fresh oysters, beer selection seems to be less.

eliane-runte
20.01.2018

This is potentially an excellent restaurant, although portions are small and prices relatively high. The food quality was very good and the table service was of a reasonable standard. It is small and has a nice ambience. What does let it down is, as mentioned in several other reviews, the rude and unhelpful attitude of the lady who "meets and greets" and generally hovers in the background. On many occasions, this might not be an issue but I would certainly recommended some people skill training for her if the restaurant want to retain customers.

heather-f-vine48
29.09.2024

Wow, the selection of oysters was incredible! But even more impressive was the rest of the menu, which looked absolutely fantastic! I had a tough time choosing between the...

theresa-meininger-s
29.09.2024

Atmosphere, service and food were all stellar! What a great dinner we had with fresh oysters of course! Highly recommend!

Menu

  • Rustica Desserts Menu

    Callebaut Chocolate Brownie
    Callebaut Chocolate Brownie
  • Ice Cream Pints

    Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
    Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Entrées

    Moules Et Frites
    Moules Et Frites
    Lobster Dumplings
    Lobster Dumplings
  • Soup And Salad

    Summer Gazpacho
    Summer Gazpacho
  • International Favorites

    Crispy Fish And Chips
    Crispy Fish And Chips

FAQ

At 363, you'll find the stop TTC-King, from which you also have access to the municipal transportation.

The eatery is a non-smoking restaurant.

The eatery offers you meals with ingredients that come directly from surrounding farms.

The restaurant also offers gluten-free meals.

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the joint.

The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

The restaurant accepts the common credit cards.

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