It’s the dead of winter, and you’re still broke from the holidays. Here’s a list of places to score oysters for $1 (or thereabouts) to go with your after-work drinks. (Updated Jan. 18: 12 more locations added)
Every day
Bar Neon New!
Where: 1226 Bloor St. W., at Brock
When: Tuesday to Saturday 5–7 p.m.
Price: $1 each
Bestellen
Where: 972 College St., at Rusholme
When: 6–7 p.m.
Price: $1 each
Biff’s Bistro
Where: 4 Front St. E., at Yonge
When: 5 p.m. onwards at the bar
Price: $1 each
Big Daddy’s Bourbon Street Bistro and Oyster Bar New!
Where: 212 King St. W., at Simcoe
When: Sunday to Monday 4 p.m. onwards; Tuesday to Friday, 3–6 p.m. and 10 p.m. onwards
Price: Four oysters for $6 as part of happy hour
Goods and Provisions New!
Where: 1124 Queen St. E., at Caroline
When: Tuesday to Thursday, 6–7p.m.
Price: $1 each
Nome Izakaya New!
Where: 4848 Yonge St., at Sheppard
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. onwards
Price: $1 each
The Saint Tavern New!
Where: 227 Ossington Ave., at Dundas St. W.
When: Sunday to Tuesday, 5 p.m. onwards
Price: $1 each
Starfish Oyster Bed and Grill New!
Where: 100 Adelaide St. E., at Church
When: Weekdays 3–6 p.m.; weekends noon–6 p.m.
Price: A dozen Canadian oysters for $15; A dozen North American and UK oysters for $25, plus $5 drinks
Mondays
Czehoski
Where: 678 Queen St. W., at Euclid
When: 4 p.m. onwards
Price: $1 each
The Yukon Bar New!
Where: 1592 Queen St. W., at Sorauren
When: 6–10 p.m.
Price: $1 each
Tuesdays
The Auld Spot Pub
Where: 347 Danforth Ave., at Hampton
When: 4 p.m. onwards
Price: $1.50 each
Delux
Where: 92 Ossington Ave., at Humbert
When: 6–10:30 p.m.
Price: $1 each
Bar Hop
Where: 391 King St. W., at Spadina
When: 5 p.m. onwards
Price: $1 each
Japas Oyster Bar New!
Where: 692 Bloor St. W., at Clinton
When: 5 p.m. onwards
Price: $1 each
Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill
Where: 17 Tank House Ln., at Cherry
When: All day
Price: $1.50 each
Windsor Arms Hotel
Where: 18 St. Thomas St., at Bloor W.
When: 5 p.m. onwards at Lounge 22
Price: $1.50 each
Wednesdays
Riverside Public House New!
Where: 725 Queen St. E.
When: 4–7 p.m.
Price: $1 each, plus other specials
Thursdays
Corks Beer and Wine Bar New!
Where: 15 York St. (at Bay, at the back of Longos supermarket); 93 Laird Dr. (near Eglinton and Bayview)
When: 5 p.m. onwards
Price: Six oysters and a pint (or a glass of wine) for $10
Hogtown Pub and Oyster
Where: 633 College St., at Grace
When: 5 p.m. to midnight
Price: $1.50 each
Kokoni Izakaya New!
Where: 459 Church St., at Wellesley
When: 4:30 p.m. onwards (closes at 4:30a.m.)
Price: $1 each
La Societe Bistro
Where: 131 Bloor St. W., at Avenue
When: 5 p.m. onwards at the bar and lounge
Price: $1 each
Fridays
Brazen Head Irish Pub
Where: 165 East Liberty St., at Hanna
When: 5–7 p.m. at the bar
Price: Free, while supplies last
Fynn’s of Temple Bar
Where: 489 King St. W., at Brant
When: 6 p.m. onwards
Price: Free at the bar, while supplies last
Weekends
Fishbar
Where: 217 Ossington Ave., at Dundas W.
When: Friday to Sunday, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Price: Standard east-coast oysters are $1.35 each, or 12 for $16. Premium oysters are $1.75 each, or $20 for 12.
Farmhouse Tavern
Where: 1627 Dupont St., at Edwin
When: Sundays, 5–6 p.m.
Price: $1 each
Skin and Bones New!
Where: 980 Queen St. E., at Carlaw
When: Sundays, 9–11 p.m.
Price: $1 each, plus half-priced bottles of sparkling wine
Know of any more oyster specials in the city? Let’s hear about them in the comments section.—Karon Liu
