Island Oysters

Island Oysters is a pop-up oyster bar and catering service. We curate the freshest in-season Canadian oysters with hand-crafted sauces and nautical maritime décor. We are seasoned, speedy shuckers as well as trained and studied Oyster Specialists. From first contact to the last shuck, your dedicated Oyster Specialist will plan and execute elegant oyster bar service to make your next event delicious and memorable. Visit us at one of our regular pop-up oyster bars at downtown Toronto’s favourite farmers’ markets, and bars/lounges. The oyster bar menu at our farmers’ market changes every week, so be sure to visit often to try all the amazing oysters from our Canadian coasts! The intrigue of the oyster’s rich history, the endless accompaniment pairings, the dangers of the shucker’s calling and of course the thrill of eating icy-fresh oysters all make for an enticing and lively cocktail hour or party. Our Oyster Specialists are all flexible servers that can provide tranquil formal service or we help turn up your event’s fun factor a few notches. Contact us today and we will build custom oyster bar service based on your requirements and preferences. Our oyster bar is curated with ocean-themed decor pieces to give you and your guests a genuine maritime experience. We also provide oyster tasting and shucking lessons with our catering. Trust an experienced and knowledgeable oyster shucker to make your next event unique with proper selection, procurement, storage, shucking, presentation and condiment pairing. We also provide oyster bar/raw bar service, training and consultation for your restaurant, event, seafood bar or fundraiser. We have East Coast roots with a passion for seafood, the ocean, sustainability and good times! A young and engaging team with focus on bringing oysters to a diversity of audiences. Oysters were a staple for early Canadians and should still be an accessible delicacy.