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

The Adelaide Oyster House

4.7
4.7
476 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
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!

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 476 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Overall

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Food

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Service

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Ambience

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Value

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Hot spot

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for special occasions

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Adelaide Oyster House is celebrated for its exceptional food and lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best oysters" and "amazing burgers." The restaurant's vibrant energy, "friendly service," and inventive cocktails make for a memorable dining experience. Some find the ambiance too loud, but overall, it's a top choice for oyster lovers.
476 Reviews
  1. JOHN

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really good! Burger Chicken Brussel sprouts

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  2. Fiona

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my husband went here for our anniversary. It was all very good. you don't have to wait long for your food, the quality of the food was amazing. We ate lots of different Oysters and it came with lots of different options to add flavour. We also had the burger (the Pig Lebowski) (I know weird combination with the Oysters. That burger is one of the best burgers I ever had. I personally felt a little bit rushed by the waitress, but she might just wanted to make sure that we were able to order on time and get our food on time. She was also very friendly so all good in the end. This was definitely an experience to be repeated!

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  3. Sharon

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best burger in the burger battle this year in our opinion -my first time having an oyster -I will have a dozen next time

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    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Music. Ambiance. Service. Quality all round.

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    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great oysters amazing vibe way to loud it was a quite Tuesday but the music was so loud couldn’t even have a conversation Food is exceptional

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  6. Lauren

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Burger was excellent and lemon drink was a too bitter for my liking. The service was great but it was very loud in the restaurant

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Just loud for a sit down place but everything else is excellent.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 10 March 2025
    We're glad you enjoyed everything and thank you for the review! - taoh

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  8. Julia

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for the 2025 burger battle. Burger was delicious. We also had the Kobe beef lettuce wrap which was also delicious. We had the Kiwi sour and honey crisp spritz to drink, both were light and perfectly crafted. Only down side to Adelaide is it’s soooooo loud! Great for going out with people you don’t want to have a conversation with.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 10 March 2025
    We're glad you enjoyed our burger battle entry, Julia! Don't forget to vote!!! We're glad you enjoyed everything and hope to see you again soon! - taoh

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  9. Sherri

    Atlantic Canada6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at Adelaide. The best food, drinks and service.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 23 February 2025
    Thanks, Sherri! - taoh

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  10. Leslie

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great birthday dinner at Adelaide. Delicious food and incredible service. Drinks were top notch. Highly recommend.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on 21 February 2025
    Thank you so much for the review, Leslie. We're so glad you enjoyed your birthday dinner with us and had an awesome time. We loved having you. Hope to have you back soon! - 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 476 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
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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