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Chiado RestaurantvsRodney's Oyster House
Both restaurants are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Chiado Restaurant ranks marginally better than Rodney's Oyster House. Chiado Restaurant has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 6 publications like Time Out, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
Chiado Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Zagat
National Geographic
864 College St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
From $51/night
Fodor's "It's all relaxed elegance here, beginning with the fine selection of appetizers at Senhor Antonio Tapas and Wine Bar and continuing through the French doors to the dining room." Full review
Frommer's "Local Portuguese families flock here for special occasions; the atmosphere is an old-world balance of sophistication and warmth." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Elegantly European, this cozy restaurant on a busy, multicultural street serves what has often rightly been called the best Portuguese cuisine outside of Lisbon." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Dine on the freshest fish and seafood to be had in the city, flown in from the world’s wharfs daily and transformed into the most luxurious of Portuguese fare."
Time Out "Some people forget that College Street is as Iberian as it is Italian. And this elegant, formal restaurant is devoted exclusively to Portuguese cuisine." Full review
Zagat4.6
""Every fish lover deserves a visit" to this "high-class" Little Italy Portuguese where the "selection of plates is intoxicating."" Full review
National Geographic "Eminently civilized, old-world Portuguese dining room serves city’s finest fish and seafood; meals come with memorable prologues...winsome mains; infallible, polished service." Full review
Rodney's Oyster House Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure Zagat DK Eyewitness Time Out
Rough Guide Zagat Frommer's
469 King St. West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1K4, Canada
From $0/night
Fodor's "A den of oceanic delicacies, this playful basement raw bar is frequented by solo diners and showbiz types." Full review
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Be sure to ask about the daily "Grace's soup" and "white-plate" specials.
Insight Guides "Toronto's first and long-time oyster bar maintains high standards...and a sense of fun. Fish and other seafood dishes are all cooked with flair. "
Travel + Leisure "Rodney's has developed a reputation for serving the best seasonal oysters from East and West Coasts as well as the Gulf of Mexico, and the waters off New Zealand and Australia." Full review
Zagat4.3
"Fin fans "simply love" the "top-notch" seafood, including some of the "freshest oysters around", at this "casual" King Wester that's been "around forever"." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two dozen types of oysters entice mollusk fans; grilled fish round out the menu."
Time Out "A transplant from the East Coast, Rodney Clark imported his dad's oysters before opening his own joint." Full review
Rough Guide "Toronto's favourite oyster bar, ensconced in a handsomely modernized old basement, serves up tonnes of the slippery delicacies, plus scallops, mussels, crab and shrimp."
Zagat4.5
"“Heavenly” oysters reign at this King West “institution”, an “old-school” fish house where fans “get hungry just thinking about” the “amazing” seasonal seafood, including lobster, crab and chowders." Full review
Frommer's "Although not in its original location, Rodney's is a Toronto institution, loved for its maritime hospitality, fine selection of oysters, and fresh-from-the-tank seafood" Full review
