Where to get buck-a-shuck oysters in Toronto

You’ve heard about wing deals and drink deals, but how about oyster deals? Toronto: meet buck-a-shuck oysters. There are specials in the city every day of the week (though some are limited to happy hour) so you never have to pay more than 1$ for oysters ever again.

Bar Neon

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1226 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1N3

Looking for a casual but hip place on Bloor to hang with your friends and enjoy some happy hour snacks and libations? Bar Neon does Toronto the solid of hosting buck-a-shuck oysters every day of the week. Order ‘em up before 7 pm to score the sweet deal, and while you’re there, try something from the substantial cocktail menu or help yourself to a glass of the city-praised sangria.

Skin+Bones

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980 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1K1

This lovely husband-and-wife-owned restaurant is a wonderful change of pace from the typical rushed Queen Street scene. Sit down on Sunday at the airy, modern spot to enjoy some buck-a-shuck oysters from 5 to 10 pm. They also offer $5 beer and $7 bubbly if you need a little something to wet your whistle.

The Hole in the Wall

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2867A Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Y9

Enjoy some great live music and a craft cocktail at this impossibly compact, entirely charming watering hole in the Junction. From 6 pm onwards on Tuesdays, this intimate place is a great location to hang with some friends or take a date for a little buck-a-shuck action – without breaking the bank.

Temple Bar

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489 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4

If the Irish pub is your home away from home, you’re going to want to check out Finn’s on a Friday. Not only do they offer great live music and $3 domestic pints, but they generously feature a complimentary oyster bar from 6 pm onwards while supplies last. That’s right, free oysters.

Biff's Bistro

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4 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4

When you find yourself in the downtown core, make your way over to Biff’s Bistro, an upscale Oliver & Bonacini eatery specializing in French fare and fresh seafood. If you’re watching your wallet but keen to try out the Front Street resto, stop in for a cocktail and some buck-a-shuck oysters on Saturdays and Tuesdays (you can also get your shuck on every other day of the week for just $2).

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