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What we had: Malpeque oysters, summer chowder, chicken liver and oyster pate, fish & chips, toffee pudding/cake
Taste: 9.5/10
The oysters were very fresh and savoury, served on a bed of ice with lemons, vinegar, and seafood sauce. They were small and they don't fill you up, so we slurped them up fairly quickly. Nevertheless, they were delicious and they were the highlight of our dinner. The chowder was decent, not too creamy, lots of chunks of vegetables and some clams. Chicken liver and oyster pate was sweet and savoury, and the consistency was very light. It was served with bread and pickles. We weren't too fond of the pickles. The fish fillet batter was very crispy and light, although it would have used some seasoning (salt). The fries were well seasoned, crispy and went great with the mayo. The toffee pudding was really yummy, it's a cake soaked in toffee sauce topped with fresh berries. It was a great ending to our meal.
Value: 4/10
15$ per dozen oysters, 14$ for large chowder, 9$ for pate and toast, 18$ for fish and chips, 8$ for toffee pudding. We were extremely full after the meal. Probably could have skipped the fish and chips or the pate and toast.
**Average cost per diner: 45$ After Tax+Tip
If you check in on Yelp, you get a 10% discount off everything except for the oyster deal (our deal was $15 for a dozen).
Service/Convenience: 10/10
The place is very visible and easy to find if you recognize their mermaid diving for a pearl logo. The service was quick, friendly, and professional. The waitress was very knowledgeable and accommodating. During dinner time, the place was fairly packed, reservations are recommended, especially for larger groups.
Would go back? Yeah, especially to try their $100 for 100 oysters deal.
Would recommend to friend? Yes, for a solid seafood meal.
Similar places: None that we know of yet.
**Disclaimer: Average cost per diner constitutes the amount (per person) we eat to get full without drinks. Total cost is usually divided between 2 diners, one of whom can regularly eat 7 slices of XL pizza (16") in one sitting.
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