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

The Adelaide Oyster House

4.7
4.7
448 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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. We take 5pm reservations for seating's of 2-4 people, and two larger groups of 5+ Sunday through Saturday. We accept walk-ins and keep a wait list each night, so if we cannot accommodate your desired booking time after 5pm, you are welcome to come down and see us!

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!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–02:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Hot spot

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Overall

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Food

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Ambience

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Value

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Healthy

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Hot spot

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Lively

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Adelaide Oyster House in St. John's is a vibrant spot acclaimed for its "amazing food and service." Known for inventive cocktails and fresh oysters, it offers a lively atmosphere with eclectic menu options. While some find the music loud, the "friendly and accommodating" staff ensures a memorable dining experience.

448 Reviews

  1. Lori

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a gem. Always great food. Always great service.

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  2. Lynn

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been a favourite restaurant of ours since it has opened. Only disappointment lately is with the red wine selection. They always used to have an Italian red wine by the glass and it is missed. Nova Scotia red and Bread & Butter cab sav are no replacements. Please bring back an Italian red by the glass, the Tommasi Ripasso was great or a French Cote du Rhone would also be appreciated!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 10 November 2024
    Hi Lynn, we appreciate your patronage over the years. It is so very appreciated! We apologize for not having some of the wines you were hoping for. We definitely won't bore you with the details of our wine menu selection politics, but do know we often change out our wine list and we encourage you to check with us as our menu continually evolves! Thank you so much! - taoh

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  3. StephenW

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelsey was professional, engaging, courteous, knew her menu, perfect suggestions (except the overcooked churos) and we had a wonderful evening. The brigade was efficient and fast, p’ace was buzzing for a Monday night and we never had to wait for anything. Thanks and see you again next trip!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thank you so much, Stephen. We're glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We'll be sure to pass on the love to Kelsey! She's a rockstar! - taoh

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  4. Evgeniya

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is absolutely amazing! The atmosphere is trendy and chic, perfect for a night out. The oysters were incredibly fresh and delicious – some of the best I’ve ever had. The service was excellent, and the overall vibe made it a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend for oyster lovers and anyone looking for a stylish spot to enjoy great food!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 27 October 2024
    We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us, Evgeniya. We hope to see you again!!! - taoh

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  5. RCmarie

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the food and the atmosphere but unfortunately the pressure to give up the table for the next customer was constant. We were told by the staff 3-4 times that the table was reserved again. The restaurant allows 1.5hr for a two person reservation, 2hrs would be more appropriate. The staff was stressed about freeing up the table for the next booking. They moved us to the bar 10 mins before our 1.5hr was up. The “rush” really needed up being the focus of our evening.

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  6. Angela

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The site describes it well, great personality/ambience, and lots of delicious treats…and you get to try more if you are a sharer ☺️😁
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 20 October 2024
    Thank you so much, Angela! We're glad you enjoyed everything! - taoh

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  7. Andre

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Music too loud for dinner service!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 20 October 2024
    Thanks Andre! We're glad you enjoyed everything! - taoh

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  8. Julia

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My French toast was incredible!!! Sadly the coffee creamer was gone bad Very good service though
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 6 October 2024
    We're glad you enjoyed your brunch, Julia! We hope your coffee was remedied quickly! - taoh

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  9. MitchP

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food but lousy and loud music spoiled the experience
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 6 October 2024
    Hi Mitch, We're glad you enjoyed your food! If you'd like to reach out to us further, we are always available VIA phone and email! - taoh

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  10. Laurie

    Saskatoon

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went with a group and was glad we had an early time (5:00) when the noise level was lower and we could hear each other. Otherwise great cocktails, oysters and food!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 6 October 2024
    Hi Laurie. Thank you so much for the kind review! We're super happy you enjoyed your experience with us. We can't wait to have you back! - taoh

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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 4.7 stars by 448 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Adelaide Oyster House

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    St. John's
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–02:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wine
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