Toronto has 50 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Grub Shack, Island Oysters, Affinity Fish. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
All 50Rolls & sandwichesWhole & grilledShacks & poundsRaw bars
Editor's pick
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Oyster Boy
4.6 ★ · 1,322 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Toronto — a local favourite by review volume."
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Kristapsons
Queen Street East · seafood spot
★4.949$$ – $$$
Snappers Fish Market
Durie Street · seafood restaurant
★4.8393$$ – $$$
Hooked
Queen Street East · seafood spot
★4.8156$$ – $$$
OnePound
Dundas Street West · seafood spot
★4.869$$ – $$$
John's Fish 'n' Chips
Dundas Street West · seafood restaurant
★4.7528$$ – $$$
Oyster Boy
Queen Street West · raw bar
★4.61,322$$ – $$$
Sea Witch Fish and Chips
St. Clair Avenue West · seafood restaurant
★4.51,166$$ – $$$
Yuzuki Fish Market
Spadina Avenue · seafood restaurant
★4.5241$$ – $$$
Kingsway Fish & Chips
Bloor Street West · seafood restaurant
★4.4540$$ – $$$
Newport Fish & Seafood
Geary Avenue · seafood restaurant
★4.496$$ – $$$
Hooked
Ripley Avenue · seafood spot
★4.458$$ – $$$
Halibut House
seafood spot
★4.2953$$ – $$$
Halibut House
St. Clair Avenue West · seafood spot
★4.2772$$ – $$$
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Grub Shack
lobster shack
★4.9484$$ – $$$
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Island Oysters
Bloor Street West · seafood spot
★4.9388$$ – $$$
A
Affinity Fish
Dundas Street West · seafood restaurant
★4.9147$$ – $$$
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Crab Boil
seafood spot
★4.84,366$$ – $$$
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Hooked
seafood spot
★4.8186$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 50 spots
1KristapsonsQueen Street East · seafood spot★ 4.9 · 49$$ – $$$2Snappers Fish MarketDurie Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.8 · 393$$ – $$$3HookedQueen Street East · seafood spot★ 4.8 · 156$$ – $$$4OnePoundDundas Street West · seafood spot★ 4.8 · 69$$ – $$$5John's Fish 'n' ChipsDundas Street West · seafood restaurant★ 4.7 · 528$$ – $$$6Oyster BoyQueen Street West · raw bar★ 4.6 · 1,322$$ – $$$7Sea Witch Fish and ChipsSt. Clair Avenue West · seafood restaurant★ 4.5 · 1,166$$ – $$$8Yuzuki Fish MarketSpadina Avenue · seafood restaurant★ 4.5 · 241$$ – $$$9Kingsway Fish & ChipsBloor Street West · seafood restaurant★ 4.4 · 540$$ – $$$10Newport Fish & SeafoodGeary Avenue · seafood restaurant★ 4.4 · 96$$ – $$$11HookedRipley Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 58$$ – $$$12Halibut Houseseafood spot★ 4.2 · 953$$ – $$$13Halibut HouseSt. Clair Avenue West · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 772$$ – $$$14Grub Shacklobster shack★ 4.9 · 484$$ – $$$15Island OystersBloor Street West · seafood spot★ 4.9 · 388$$ – $$$16Affinity FishDundas Street West · seafood restaurant★ 4.9 · 147$$ – $$$17Crab Boilseafood spot★ 4.8 · 4,366$$ – $$$18Hookedseafood spot★ 4.8 · 186$$ – $$$19Friedman's Fresh Fishseafood restaurant★ 4.8 · 35$$ – $$$20Honest WeigthDundas Street West · seafood spot★ 4.7 · 845$$ – $$$21Yonge Seafood Gourmetseafood restaurant★ 4.7 · 142$$ – $$$22Ocean's Treasuresseafood spot★ 4.7 · 62$$ – $$$23Rodney's Oyster Houseraw bar★ 4.6 · 3,511$$ – $$$24Fresco's Fish & ChipsAugusta Avenue · seafood restaurant★ 4.6 · 1,261$$ – $$$25AzariasBloor Street West · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 601$$ – $$$26Captain John Fish & Chipsseafood restaurant★ 4.6 · 193$$ – $$$27Coffee Oysters Champagneseafood spot★ 4.5 · 1,339$$ – $$$28Off the HookBroadview Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 805$$ – $$$29Phebe's Zee GrillMount Pleasant Road · pub & grill★ 4.5 · 404$$ – $$$30A Lota Seafoodsseafood spot★ 4.5 · 161$$ – $$$31City Fish MarketDufferin Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.5 · 144$$ – $$$32Ghadir Fish Restaurantseafood restaurant★ 4.4 · 7,841$$ – $$$33Lobster Burger BarKing Street West · pub & grill★ 4.4 · 2,179$$ – $$$34Yunnan Noodle ShackBaldwin Street · lobster shack★ 4.4 · 478$$ – $$$35Seven Seas Fish MarketBaldwin Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.4 · 235$$ – $$$36Sun Crisp Fish & Chipsseafood restaurant★ 4.4 · 184$$ – $$$37Pisces GourmetYonge Street · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 40$$ – $$$38Christina’sDanforth Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 1,967$$ – $$$39Wah Too Seafood RestaurantCentre Avenue · seafood restaurant★ 4.3 · 1,061$$ – $$$40Market Street CatchMarket Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.3 · 943$$ – $$$41British Style Fish and ChipsCoxwell Avenue · seafood restaurant★ 4.3 · 411$$ – $$$42Metro Pizza & Chickenseafood spot★ 4.3 · 188$$ – $$$43Ocean Grill Restaurantpub & grill★ 4.3 · 104$$ – $$$44Captain Cookes Fish & ChipsParliament Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.3 · 60$$ – $$$45Red LobsterDundas Street West · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 3,696$$ – $$$46Yu SeafoodDufferin Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.2 · 1,471$$ – $$$47Sang's Great Seafood RestaurantSpadina Avenue · seafood restaurant★ 4.2 · 659$$ – $$$48Japas Oyster Barraw bar★ 4.2 · 398$$ – $$$49The Lobster Rolllobster roll counter★ 4.1 · 24$$ – $$$50Mainsha Restaurantrestaurant★ 4 · 288$$ – $$$
Toronto & lobster
Toronto's seafood runs through the St. Lawrence Market, trading since 1803 and once named the best food market in the world by National Geographic. Rebuilt after the great fire of 1849, it grew into one of the largest markets in North America — and still sells the city's fresh lobster and oysters today.
🦞 Lobster lore
Tail meat is firmer and prized for presentation; claw and knuckle meat is softer and sweeter, favoured for rolls and salads.
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Toronto?
By public rating, Grub Shack leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Toronto?
Every spot on this page is in or around Toronto, ranked by real Google rating and review volume, start at the top and work down.
How much does a lobster roll cost?
Expect $18–$38 depending on the spot, roadside shacks run cheaper than sit-down rooms.
What's the difference between a Maine and a Connecticut lobster roll?
Maine-style is chilled lobster bound with a little mayo; Connecticut-style is warm lobster in melted butter. Both turn up on menus worldwide.
When is lobster season?
Cold-water lobster is best late spring through autumn, though most spots serve it year-round.
Do I need a reservation for lobster in Toronto?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
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