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Rodney's Oyster HousevsScaramouche Restaurant
Both restaurants are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Scaramouche Restaurant ranks slightly higher than Rodney's Oyster House. Scaramouche Restaurant scores 87 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Zagat and Forbes Travel Guide.
Rodney's Oyster House
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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
Scaramouche Restaurant
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Forbes Travel Guide Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
1 Benvenuto Pl, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L1, Canada
From $51/night
Gayot15.0
"The kitchen knows how to keep customers happy with consistently well executed dishes while the front of house hums a welcoming tune that's friendly yet professional." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Pasta Bar is a Toronto institution – and less pricey than the elegant main dining room, which has been serving up inventive, consistently excellent cuisine for decades."
Time Out "The food is stellar, as refined as can be found in Toronto; for a (slightly) more modestly priced meal, visit the the Pasta Bar next door." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Up on a hillside overlooking the dazzling downtown lights, Scaramouche is the perfect hideaway for falling in love with food or your dining companion." Full review
Zagat4.6
"An elegant bastion of fine dining since 1981, chef/owner Keith Froggett's French restaurant continues to pamper guests with its haute cuisine." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It's the perfect stage for a thoroughly dramatic meal...the views, the wine list, and the ethical cuisine make Scaramouche a total pro move." Full review
Frommer's "Tucked into a tony midtown apartment building with beautiful views over the city, Scaramouche isn't easy to find. But it's worth the effort." Full review
