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| - As you'd expect from a place named Oyster Boy, they have a really great offering. Their price list breaks it down by region (PEI, New Brunswick, BC, Nova Scotia, Pacific US) but make sure you take a look at their blackboard for their specials.
What went in my belly:
Kumamoto Oysters ($3.50 each/$21 for 6/$40 for a dozen) - These oysters are similar to Kusshi in size and texture and have a really clean flavour to them.
Black Point Oysters ($2.75 each/$16 for 6/$30 for a dozen) from Nova Scotia - They don't have the same tenderness as the smaller Kumamoto's but were still quite tasty.
Sustainable Seafood Chowder - shell and fin-fish, New England style ($10) - It had just the right amount of creaminess and overall it was a decent chowder but probably not something I'd order again. Over the weekend, I tried their ridiculously good corn chowder at Soupstock. Perhaps they should add that to their restaurant menu..
Steamed Clams - garlic, white wine and parsley ($13 small/$17 large). The clams were well cooked - not too chewy, and while the broth was a touch saltier than I would've liked, it was a classic clam dish done well.
Oyster Boy Fries ($4.50) - I was surprised by how large the portion was. It came in a large bowl which was overflowing with addictive thin-cut fries. The fries here come with a choice of chipotle, lime jalapeno aioli or curry sauce. I went with the chipotle and had no regrets.
So... Oyster Boy or Rodney's? I think Oyster Boy is my winner.
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