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

The Adelaide Oyster House

4.7
4.7
467 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (709) 722-7222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Wine

What 467 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Hot spot

  • 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

    Innovative

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Hot spot

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Romantic

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for special occasions

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Adelaide Oyster House is praised for its "amazing oysters," vibrant atmosphere, and "exceptional service." Guests love its unique cocktails and small plate offerings like "Korean Fried Chicken" and "pork belly dumplings." While some find the music loud, the "friendly staff" and "fantastic dining experience" make it a must-visit spot.
467 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.

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  2. Makayla

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Obnoxiously loud for a restaurant. Food was absolutely amazing.

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  3. Jenn

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef was top knotch. Waitress was awesome. Music was a tad too loud. So pleased with the food!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for the kind review, Jenn!!! - taoh

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  4. Ian

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another amazing meal at AOH. Still the most consistently amazing dining experience in St. John’s. Up there with F&C at The Duke or Tak’s sushi at Basho. And so many more. What a gift to have the chefs we have in St. John’s. Thank you all!!

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  5. Melissa

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Love the atmosphere.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on February 7, 2025
    Thanks so much, Melissa. We were so glad to make your night great. Can't wait to see you back soon! - taoh

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  6. Salma

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always having a beautiful experience at Adelaide. This pop up has me coming back everyday now. Never disappointed
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on January 31, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind review, Salma! We love having you. Can't wait to see you again soon. - taoh

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  7. Salma

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner with a friend and the pp up with Ali was so nice. To experience a fresh Arab cuisine was lovely and took me back home.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on January 31, 2025
    We're so glad you were able to enjoy Chef Ali's feature menu. We love it so much! Thank you for the kind review. - taoh

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  8. David

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food and drinks around! Can’t go wrong. Recommended: Crispy Fish Taco, Tuna Taco, Kobe Beef Wrap. And the El Camino!
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on January 26, 2025
    Thanks David!!! Have you tried our feature Kofta taco yet!? Can't wait to have you back. - taoh

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  9. Abigail

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The oysters are amazing! The drinks are perfect. One of my favourite places to have dinner and drinks.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on January 20, 2025
    Thank you Abigail! We always love having you in! - taoh

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  10. SheenaR

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent but beer choice was really bad.
    The Adelaide Oyster HouseResponded on January 8, 2025
    Hi Sheena! We're glad you enjoyed everything! As we're a small spart we're not always spoiled for choice with the mount of beers we can have on tap at any given time, but we try to keep it as varied as possible! We hope to see you again real 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 467 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 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

  • Neighbourhood
    St. John's
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
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