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| - I discovered John's Oyster House about a week ago while working on a mural in the area - after my first visit later in the evening, it ended up becoming my go-to stop not only due to its vicinity to my workspace, but because the people that work here are genuinely kind, ideal-next-door-neighbour helpful, and an absolute pleasure to be around. You have to understand, this establishment is in the middle of the financial district, so you would expect suits galore and the type of snubbed nosed judgement that often comes from restaurants in this area. NOT SO. Each time I had come right from painting a wall, covered in dust, sweat, and spray paint, completely famished and (likely) looking a little disheveled and crazy. HOWEVER. That did not stop the wonderful people here from welcoming me to their table each time, pouring a damn fine Negroni, giving me on point recommendations on the menu (every one on point and I recommend the octopus, steak, and a selection of oysters) as well as a sample of a few of their personal favourites because we shared a smile.
Outside of the great food, good company and lovely atmosphere - what did it for me was when their kitchen had just closed and the two people heading up the bar (Ryan and Nicole) basically took the time to CALL a few restaurants in the area to make sure that I could find a late night meal after painting all day. They didn't have to. They did so out of the kindness of their damn hearts. Mark of a damn fine place - when the character of each person matches the caliber of the food. Keep on keepin' on, John & Son's - you are doing it all right.
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