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Pearl Diver in Toronto is a standout seafood restaurant, renowned for its fresh and diverse oyster selection, which includes varieties from both coasts of North America as well as Europe. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with unique features like the shell-covered bar and a cozy private room called “The Pantry,” which has a country-cottage vibe and serves as a space for private events.
The menu at Pearl Diver offers a mix of refined pub fare and classic seafood dishes. Popular items include the Shucker’s Best mix plate, featuring oysters from PEI, British Columbia, Washington, and Ireland, as well as the signature Pearly Chowder, which combines pork belly, clams, potatoes, and fresh fish. Other notable dishes are the fish and chips made with fresh Atlantic haddock and the Pearl Diver Burger, which is a customer favorite for its juicy, dry-aged beef patty topped with Mennonite bacon and applewood-smoked cheddar.
In addition to the robust food menu, Pearl Diver boasts an extensive drink selection, including unique options like the Scrimshaw Oyster Stout, brewed with actual oysters, and a variety of wines and craft beers. The bar also offers handcrafted cocktails, such as the PD Caesar with an oyster garnish and the Black Walnut Old Fashioned.
For more information or reservations,? visit: www.pearldiver.to
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Hannah R
3 months ago4.5/5 The seafood is great and the atmosphere is chill. Great place for after work drinks or a casual date! The seafood tower is good value on Tuesdays ($70). We tried the calamari which had a bit of an Asian twist. The Lobster Sliders, the Mussels, and the Black Cod hit the spot. The textures and flavours were harmonious. Yumm! The seafood is very fresh here. Gratuity is an automatic 18% (before tax) which we didn’t mind as we didn’t have to think about it. Service is rather slow and could be improved, but the servers are pleasant. We’ll be back!
Anita Marie
2 weeks agoThank you for accommodating our reservation due to traffic. The food, service and atmosphere made traffic worth it. I hope to go back for the $100 oysters 🦪 as it was my first time having fresh oysters 🤣 cheers
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2 weeks agoWe had a pleasant evening being served by Luna thank you so much, Food was amazing. Amazing options. No complaints. Service was faster then anything. Atmosphere was cozy. Would definitely recommend.
Elaine
3 months agoIf you’re an oyster lover, this place is a must! The oysters were incredibly fresh—sweet, briny, and served perfectly chilled. What made the experience even better was the friendly and knowledgeable shucker, who took the time to explain where each oyster came from and made great recommendations. The atmosphere was laid-back and welcoming. A great spot to enjoy quality seafood and great service. I’ll definitely be back!
Rileigh (Ariougi)
a month agoTried out Pearl Diver to celebrate a birthday today. The interior/ambiance is really nice, it's not too fancy but not too casual either. They were playing music I like too, which is a bonus :-) I got the seafood tower, since they had a special ($70 on Tuesdays) as well as the fish and chips. I've never had oysters before so I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed them with the sauces/vinegars given too! Like some reviewers said, the oysters are pretty small. I didn't really know since again, I've never had oysters. I could down tons of them though (PD has a 100 for $100 deal I think). Still, lots of variety and everything tasted awesome. The fish and chips were pretty good, I thought the fish was kind of small but it was crispy and flaky so it's ok. I also thought the fries were slightly too salty+overcooked but it's whatever! Our waiter was very chill, friendly and even joked around with us a bit. Service was attentive and our food came out pretty quickly. Only thing is, when I made the reservation I put in the notes that it was someone's birthday and they told me they were going to give us a sticky toffee pudding (secret to the celebrant) but then we never ended up getting anything. Wasn't able to catch any of the waiters about it before we had to leave :( Other than that everything was pretty good. I'd come here again! Note: PD applies a 18% service tax on all bills!