Buster's Sea Cove - St. Lawrence Market in Toronto

Lobster roll was flavourless and dry. There were also pieces of its shell mixed into it. It was frustrating to repeatedly spit it out. The roll it was in was also dry It was all a mess and an EXPENSIVE waste of money.

Quick service, grilling the salmon right there, fresh! I love seafood and prices are decent given the huge Portions. Salmon with salad was 2 portions right there. It will be over 30 dollars in any restaurant and not as fresh. Also highly recommend the lobster bisque. Come with an empty stomach. Place can get busy at lunch but its worth the wait and the visit. Why pay 17 for pasta that costs 1 dollar when for the same you get fresh seafood. No brainer right there. Grilled octopus / calamari is also very nice. Vegetarian options: Well...its a seafood joint. Most likely limited apart from the fries. Ask how its cooked in case of contamination Dietary restrictions: Confirm with staff Parking: St Lawrence market has some deals with a parking lot Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Yes - main floor or market

Good

Excellent seafood in the St Lawrence market.

The lobster roll has a lot of chunky lobster meat but I had a piece of lobster roll in mine. Update: I tried the grilled calamari with basmati rice, and it was not good. No flavour at all, both were very bland

Was pretty surprised with how bad the fried halibut was; mushy and tasteless is the best description. The service was ok and they gave me sandwich to the wrong person. I noticed and had to correct mixup. No lie, a fillet-o-fish with lettuce and tomato would have been better.

I had an issue with my food and the manager was more than accommodating. The issue was nothing major but the service absolutely blue me away. Every time I eat here the food is top notch. Thanks Busters! Food

Im pretty sure what they sold me as halibut is some other white fish

Fast and efficient service. Got 2 sandwiches - crabcake salad and fried hallibut. Both tasty and fresh. The seat space is limited, so you might need to go outside or downstairs

Best salmon sandwich I ve ever had There s always a long line of people here so you must know the food is good! This is now my staple meal every time I go to St Lawrence market.

The mussels in tomato sauce were not fresh, four or five of them had a bad smell, and the fried calamari were not crispy. I came here because of their reputation, but left disappointed.

Edited: New review on October 31 2024: today I went there for my occasional usual which is the octopus sandwich. Huge disappointment to find that the octopus quantity in the sandwich shrunk to less than half than what I am used to. This is a cheap and commercial move from the restaurant because it means it doesn t care about its repeat customers. The sandwich is for 20$. So excuse me but you are getting the price of a decent sandwich. Never going back again. Old review: Tucked in the corner of st Lawrence market, this sea food eatery is really good. I tried the octopus po boy sandwich with fries. Excellent combination of sauce and toppings that go well with the grilled octopus on a sub. The fries were hot and fresh, which is something that you don t always get when you eat outside. I will come back again to try other stuff on the menu.

Grilled calamari :)

It was very busy but the service was fast and friendly. I got the halibut and chips, which was really tasty. The seating is catch as catch can, but its in an interesting market and when.the weather is nice, theres outdoor seating.

I always need to get the lobster roll here whenever I visit St Lawrence market

Great sandwich!

great service, its definitely the best seafood restaurant I found in Toronto

Best spot in the market! Love the food and staff!

Coconut shrimp, lobster roll & lobster bisque .... excellent!! One large dining table, and also some high stools were available to sit at.

Amazing seafod place. The seasonings in fries was really good!!

Food quality fish at an affordable price

The most famous and delicious seafood... Parking: We came by Train... and walked to there!!! Enjoying the City a Sundays morning!!! Food : 5/5 |

One of the best seafood joints in Toronto, hands down! You can try their Octopus, Po boy sandwich, seared Tuna, or succulent Scallops that melt in your mouth! The menu has a lot to offer, and this is a very busy place. So, before you hold up the line, make sure you know what you want. The staff is pleasant and welcoming. Once you get your food, head outside and sit at one of the picnic tables to enjoy the sun and your delicious meal, especially the Octopus!

This is a popular restaurant in the St. Lawrence Market. Queuing is a must, but the food is served very quickly. The lobster bisque is too salty. Most of the lobster burger meat is minced meat mixed with seasoning sauce and you can t taste the freshness and sweetness of the shrimp meat. I recommend the fried squid. Fresh, medium soft and hard

Our favorite place to get grilled or fried seafood. The sandwiches are fantastic. The shrimp poboy is to die for. They do not skimp out on the shrimp. The fried calamai is perfectly crispy and goes so well with the smoky tomato sauce.

Had a great time at this place! The food was tasty, and the vibe was chill. Perfect spot for a relaxed lunch.

Although there is a queue, it is very fast. Lobster Salad Burger is delicious with salad. Fried calamari, that would be a shame. The topcoat is too thick.

What a busy place! Efficient staff member that helped take orders, calling them to other staff, while we were waiting in line. By the time we went through the line then paid, wait was minimal. Tried grilled halibut with salad, $22.15 was current price in September 2024. Halibut was 2 thin steaks that seemed a bit on the dry side, I m guessing due to how thin the halibut steaks were. Another member in our party tried crab roll with fries priced at $19.95. Good meal choice.

Food was delicious. Grilled salmon sandwich was heavenly.

Lobster roll, plenty of lobster, sweet brioche like bun, glad the sauce wasn t overwhelming as many tend to put so much that it covers the taste of the lobster. Queue was long but they were v efficient at taking orders while you queue, so didn t have to wait long! Would definitely go again!

Great food for a nice price

Great spot if you are craving seafood with salad. Tried the calamari and octopus salad, both were flavorful, fresh and delicious. Food was well packaged for takeout. There are tables around available for seating although it is usually quite packed. The wait for food was quite short although it was fairly busy. Note: The way they serve here is slightly different to their commerce court location! The commerce court location allows you to choose two pre-made sides (ie. caprese, greek salad, fries - all salads are pre-mixed). Here at the market, you choose either a type of salad (greek or caesar), or fries directly. If salad is chosen, dressing is then provided in separate containers.

Been wanting to check out this spot for a while and I ordered the lobster roll sandwich with fries which came to about $25. I found the price a bit steep for the portion size, as the lobster roll was quite small. Personally, I didn t find the taste worth the price as it lacked flavour but I would come back to try other items on the menu

One of the go to spot in the market! Their grilled salmon sandwich has been my fav, with great portion of salmon, flavorful seasoning AND sauce

Long line up but, it moved quickly with the help of the staff member coming to take your order while in line. The food was very fresh and great portion size. Its expensive. However, it is a great value.

Solid lobster roll.

I ordered the lobster roll with fries, quite a big portion for the price. Got quite a good amount of lobster in the roll and the fries were freshly fried and seasoned. 8 seats on the table in front of the store plus some seats next to the stairs. They take cash and debit card ONLY.

A must visit at St. Lawrence market. They have fresh delicious sea food at fair prices, plus it s at St. Lawrence, so just a great area anyways. I got the grilled mahi mahi sandwich and it was the one of the best fish sandwiches I ever had. The fish was grilled to perfection, both the external char and the internal meat tasted amazing. It came with a slice of lemon and some fresh veggies inside the tasty bread, which altogether made a really incredible sandwich. Cannot recommend this enough and will definitely come again!

I m sad that I am disappointed. Lobster roll was meh, it was bland. And the fries, seem to me they re-fried it. We have fries but it s cold now so let s fry it again to make it hot yea doesnt work that way. Fries was hard as if I was eating pretzel sticks lol. Sure, lobster roll was the star of the dish but I spent $25 for it. Roll was good though, it had cute grill marks. Maybe ill come back for fish but no chips

After browsing (a very busy Saturday) St Lawrence Market, we decided to get in the long Busters line. The ordering system is pretty efficient -- an employee takes your order while youre waiting in line, and you just have to show them a slip of paper to link yourself to the order. It still took a while to get our food (grilled octopus and grilled mahi mahi), perhaps because the grilled items are less commonly ordered. After reading some reviews, I decided to try the grilled octopus with salad. The salad was nothing special but the octopus was quite good -- there was a lot of it and it was very tender with good flavor. Its pricey, but I would get it again. Id be down to try more of their offerings if I ever return!

Great spot for seafood

Great food resinabke price.

I dont know if its like that in Canada, but you get a tip in the price with tax included.

I got food poisoning from the lobster sandwich here. Not only did I pay $22 for a small overpriced sandwich, it made me sick. Im cold sweating and my stomach is cramping up. I do not recommend this place. Their hygiene seems to be lacking. Ruined my trip.

Got the lobster roll, was decent. The fries tasted okay as well.

Nice

Tried the lobster roll with fries and it was awesome. All fresh and tasty just wish there wasnt a truck load of fries with my meal. Now normally I wouldnt mind but those were a lot of fries

Amazing lobster rolls. Very generous portion and fresh taste

Lobster Roll Fries are good. It also goes well with spicy mayo. Recommended to try.

The lobster rolls are fantastic! Not cheeap, but quality.

Is this place paying to delete reviews? I still have a copy of my previous review and Ill forward it to the Ontario Gov! Ill REPOST THIS WEEKLY IF NEEDED! I got very sick! Original Review: Never ordering ever again. Im up sick at 1 am writing this review. After eating a shrimp sandwich, my stomach hurts!

Crab meat sandwich mixed with fake crab meat products. The lobster burger was full of crumbs mixed with crab meat, not recommended!

Service at at his place is perhaps the most efficient we have ever come across. They melt the line pretty quickly, which was impressive. Food is fresh, as good as it gets for a food market place.

Fantastic meal enjoyed outside in the sun. Smelts and Salad. Great value and delicious!

We came here after walking around the market. A huge line and very good looking food. We tried the lobster rolls, seafood orzo and swordfish with basmati rice. Lobster rolls: super nice, very light and fresh. Really liked the bread and the fries were amazing. Seafood orzo: it had shrimps, calamari, mussels and veggies. Really good, the amount was very big so we left satisfied. Swordfish with rice: the fish was very good, the rice was maybe a bit too plain. It s true that there s not plenty of space so you have to be lucky enough to find a sport. The service was incredibly quick and they got everything in the order perfectly right. Even if it s a bit pricy after tips, we d come back for sure.

Amazing

The line is worth it! We walked around all the market and we decided to choose Buster s.. the lobster roll was really good as the grilled jumbo shrimps..

decent size dish, no place to sit and eat, pretty much grab and go, overpriced but good experience in total.

Sandwiches were good but unfortunately found plastic in mine

The Fried Shrimp Po boy is packed with flavour and texture and it s a must-try!

Good people

Inside St Lawrence Market. We had lobster roll and octopus as snacks and both were good. Somewhat pricey . There were some tables nearby and you can sit down to enjoy the food.

Really great seafood eatery within the market. Fresh and decent sized portions but maybe a touch on the pricey side however? Seating is available but is pretty limited.

We got the Lobster Roll & Fries as per popular suggestions. The lobster roll is good, the lobster is fresh but the taste is not exceptional as we had hoped although I think lobster lovers would appreciate it more than us. The thij fries were fantastic with the perfect crunch and light seasoning. The lines were long but food came out really fast, we ended up getting our food not more than 5 minutes after paying. Will come back again to try out the fish and sandwiches (based on seeing what people around us got, they look super yum and excited to try)!

Good seafood restaurant at the St Lawrence Market. Be sure to check it out

The service is extremely fast, afterward finding a seat and eating is something else. but there are plenty of places outside the market. The food is really good, the fish & chips are incredibly well made and the lobster sandwich is a real treat where you ONLY find lobster and not some kind of remoulade mixed with mayonnaise. Be careful, the prices are really those of restaurants in Toronto and not those of a market. Once thats said, its a good experience that can easily be completed by buying oysters from the stand right in front.

Tried the new snow crab roll combo for $20. I like it more than the lobster roll, which is up to $23 now from $17 three years ago. Fries nice. Comes with coleslaw too. I think the salad is a better option overall, but it comes in a plastic container. Worth it compared to most places in the financial district.

Always the freshest seafood packed with flavor! The lobster rolls, calamari, fish and chips are some of their signature meals. There s always a line but it s worth the wait.

There is indeed a lot of lobster meat, and the bread is very fragrant after being toasted, but the lobster meat is a bit greasy. The lobster soup was very salty and average.

The lobster roll is delicious

OUTSTANDING fresh oysters!

The food is great. My go-to is the halibut and chips. Big portions. The service is pretty fast, even on busy times in my experience. Having it inside the St. Lawrence Market is pretty cool.

I went there because I heard it was famous, but the end result was disappointment. The lobster roll was above average, but the halibut was seriously tough. My friend and I both left halibut. It seems to be frozen and has no taste. The place is small, so eating outside is better, but since its inside the market, its not hectic. I remember that drinks were cash only.

Loved the lobster bisque

Went to St Lawrence Market for lunch and ordered a Shrimp Po boy - it was delicious- definitely going back

St. Lawrence Market alone is amazing but Buster s is easily one of their best food spots. If you like fish, I would recommend the swordfish grilled (the char is divine) but the lobster roll of course is a great way to go. They kept the line moving even on a busy Saturday, and the food is well worth the wait!

I had a lobster roll and fried calamari and it was delicious! Its a place I want to visit again I had lobster rolls and fried calamari, and it was delicious! Its a place Id love to visit again

I having been going to Busters Sea Cove in St. Lawrence Market for many years and the fish is great! Whenever my travels takes me downtown i make it a point to have lunch there. The guys are great and service is quick, highly recamended.

Nowhere to sit when it s busy but the food is really good and can t fault the portion sizes. We had the mussels/shrimp w/ rice both tasted great. So we had to come back to try the snow crab rolls! Amazing!

A great discovery!

Best Lobster Roll ever!! There is something romantic about St. Lawrence Market and Busters is part of that. There was a line up, but they are organized and take orders while you are in line. Food was on point, fries were great too!!

They load those lobster rolls like they arent shy about a damn thing. Much appreciated. Their fish and chip batter is delicious. Their online ordering app incorrectly states fries with fish sandwich but also prompts to add fries for a fee. The grilled buns the use are okay. I prefer the soft rolls but its a small thing. Solid 4.5 stars.

Everything was very delicious, we bought several dishes to try them. The quantities are abundant. But very well prepared and very delicious.

Disappointing claw chowder. Fast food restaurant. Food

St.Lawrence market is a great place to visit and try some market food stalls. Buster s Sea Cove has one of the best Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque. I also tried the Sea Smelt. Very delicious.

A expensive disappointment. This would be our third time visiting Busters at The St Lawrence Market, and sadly it just keeps getting worse and worse each time time we come to eat from here. We tried their Famous Lobster rolls the first time, and that was joyless, unseasoned, and mediocre. The second time, we brought out-of-town visitors and had the Famous Fish-and-Chips, and sadly, that too was joyless, bland and over-seasoned in the wrong areas, with the wrong seasonings.. forget the chips, as the oil was burnt and bitter, and the potatoes were overcooked, and yet soggy. So, today at around 1pm, after avoiding Busters for a while since our last visits, we thought, Why not give them another chance.. The lines looked promising, the food seemed good.. ?.. bad choice. We had the Coconut Shrimp, Haddock and Chips, Calamari, Onion Rings and Side Fries, and two waters. Total with 10% tip came out to $81. Yea. Ouch. The food? Haddock was dry and the batter was over-seasoned and salty, rendering my wife to PEEL the coating off the tiny pieces of fish, just so she can maybe get food in her. The Coconut Shrimp showed promise, but cooked in old burnt oil so thats all you can taste: Burnt, Old, oil, plus the overcooked coconut shrimps. The sauce was overly sweet, which maybe offset any burnt oil flavour. Even the lemon wedges were uninspired btw.. what maybe looked like used wedges, reformed to resemble new slices... gross.. You can imagine how the onion rings and fries were with that oil. Dont bother wasting your money, unfortunately. Busters needs to reassess and get their &(*0* together. What we saw today was gross and disappointing, and a shame, really. they have the clientele, the space, the foot-traffic.. and that overall fish and chip truck shop look that is nostalgic of visits to the sea, but boy do their foods, suck. Luckily, there are other food vendors nearby with better quality servings, at proper prices.

Lives up to the hype :p

The sheer madness of trying to get food from this place on a Saturday afternoon at St. Lawrence Market is nuts. The line up was extremely long and after you paid you d wait patiently for your food. Behind the counter was sheer madness. The prep line was a sea of people sliding food back and forth until somehow, your order gets called. It s fast paced but still takes time to prep as they build it per order. I had read some mixed reviews about this place and definitely stayed away from the lobster roll as that doesn t seem to get much love. We had the fried halibut sandwich with an order of fries. Boy was it worth the wait. Supremely delicious with the crunchy outside bread and additionally crispy halibut exterior. The fish is flaky inside and bursting with flavour (I know, halibut doesn t usually have that much flavour). This must be the result of the fried crust. The sandwich has mayo and cucumbers and lettuce and tomato as well. The homemade fries were super crunchy. Need to ask for some tartar sauce. Makes my mouth water just thinking about this food. Based on the reviews I read, this place seems to be very inconsistent in delivery. It s direct hit or direct miss. Luckily mine was a direct hit.

Nice for a change to try in well known St. Lawrence Market seafood. , Buster s Sea Cove was recommended by a friend, and we ordered lobster sandwiches, mahi- mahi, grilled salmon. Prices are really and it didn t take long to get food .

Ordered coconut shrimp and basmati rice. The rice was uncooked and flavorless and the shrimp was ok...

Overhyped place and overrated Terrible foood. Not worth it especially lobster roll Food : 1/5

First time trying Buster s Sea cove and it was delicious, a shrimp Po Boy with an awesome sauce on top, best taste for a seafood sandwich Fast-food kind of service eating in a less than desirable picnic style market table. So yes, there is no service. Let s just say you go for the food, that s it. Steep prices but good quality in return, would recommend. P.S.: please leave a if this review was useful in making your choices, thank you Parking: No parking around here

Today, we went to this place to eat, and I have to say it was a bad experience We were in line, and when a girl came to take our order, I asked her two very simple questions to make sure I was choosing the right product. Two questions, nothing complicated. Instead of answering with even a bit of attention, she gave me a random answer without even looking me in the face, clearly more concerned about the line than providing good service. The result? Our order was completely wrong. The sandwich was tasteless, just full of vinegar from the vegetables, and the fries were dry and old. Absolutely not recommended.

We had fried clam and lobster roll. Maybe because it was the weekend, the line was long, but this store had clerks come out to take orders first, and the systemization was good, so waiting didnt feel like it was long

Great find at the St. Lawrence Market. My wife and I enjoyed the amazing seafood. Even though it was busy it was an amazing experience. It really is a nice treat.

A lovely treat to share among friends.

I would definitely recommend this place if you are craving a lobster roll. It was full of flavour and placed on a perfectly crispy real brioche bun. The fries were also perfectly cooked. The server taking my order was very kind and the order came out in less than 5 mins.

These guys are too busy now so the quality has gone out the window. Stale fries, mushy batter & fried calamari that s not so fried. Disappointing to say the least for the prices they re charging. Hopefully they get back to what they used to be.

This destination was PERFECT!! Although the place was busy, it is for a very, VERY good reason - the tuna melt is to die for!!! Then the lobster roll if you re rich. The grilled calamari was SOOO good too, especially since it was prepared by the Hispanic boy on the grill; he was so nice and always smiling (very kind too). If I ever come back to Toronto, I would absolutely come back to this spot!! I asked them to cut my lobster roll in 4 pieces, and they didn t (the reason for 4 stars)

Their orzo shrimp pasta and seafood with rice is great

My fiancé ordered the lobster roll and I had the clams with a salad. She said it was the best lobster roll that she has had in a long time. Unfortunately, my order had a lot of salad and barely any clams. Nice food but overpriced for the portion.

Great fish served hot and fast. Good value.

Best fish and chips in GTA! I love their squids fry or grill!! Always fresh and best quality sea food! Hidden gems! Customer service is also very friendly and helpful.

The grilled octopus was still raw , I threw it in the bin , we asked for the fries to be cooked medium , because we had them before but they where burnt and smelt off because they where cooked in OLD oil , they need to be taught how to cook there food it was awful

Amazing lobster roll! Nice touch with the toasted bun overflowing with lobster meat, served on great fries. Also the grilled swordfish is excellent.

Top Seafood

Food was sooo good, and service was nice and quick very efficient very good I did find a hair in my box but like it s okay I just ignored it cuz food was too good

Not worth the price. I ordered the mussels, which I believe are listed as one of the top picks for their menu. The presentation of the mussels itself was pretty good, although the sauce it came with was watered down. I was shocked when I tasted the mussels, they tasted dirty and raw. Not even dirty as in fresh, but just straight up dirty. While I was waiting for my food I did see how they prepared it, and it is clear that do not spend enough time cooking things on their menu like the octopus and mussels. The lady cooking my mussels put them on a pan for about 10-15 seconds before putting it in the box to take away. It was so bad I couldn t eat it on the spot, so I saved them to properly cook at home, because of how raw the mussel was. If you re going to sell seafood, do it right.

It was soooooo good we went back for seconds #grilled halibut with rice

Love it

Amazing oysters, lots of different varieties in size, taste and texture. Amazing service, very professional staff. Extremely helpful. I recommend this place 10/10 Vegetarian options: Not many varieties of vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: It is what it is Parking: Green P parking Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible

Always a long line but SO worth it. The food is great but not cheap.

The Halibut and Chips were delicious! Great spot if you want to grab something quick on your lunch break.

Lobster bisque soup was good. Crab rolls were disappointing, didn t taste like anything.

my friends and i love busters sea cove!!! amazing customer service, everyone is so friendly and the food is amazing

The crab cakes have fake crab in them. How is that possible given the price? Even at that, they were bland, doughy and under cooked. A total waste of money. Food : 2/5 |

Because of the long line-ups and access to endless fresh sea food, the expectations are high. However, the reality is that what we had was only average. Crab cakes were heavy on filler and very light on crab. The little meat there was so pink in colour that we wondered if might be Surimi. Texture was mushy and pasty. Overall disappointing.

Ordered lobster roll and snow crab roll, tasted mediocre, snow crab was too salty, not worth the price.

Great fun and food for lunch and early dinner. Part of St. Lawrence Market.

Cozy corner in St Lawrence Market to try the best grilled fishes. We tried Grilled Halibut with Salad and spicy shrimp on basmati rice. Both very delicious specially shrimp mixed with mushrooms and peppers. Not many seats you dine in but in summer time you can find a chair on terrace.

Located upstairs, at the very back near the terrace exit, all the dishes are delicious, shrimp in pink sauce with rice, crab salad, fried squid, coconut shrimp, everything is cooked to order in front of you with fresh produce, you take your trays and go enjoy them on the terrace outside, it s perfect! Underground parking right in front of the entrance to the market

We werent thrilled with the lobster roll, but mussels were amazing!!

I dont know if its as delicious as it is famous. Its nice because it has the atmosphere of the St. Lawrence Market. Locals seem to eat more at other restaurants. If youre going with a group, it might be a good idea to buy a lobster sandwich or other items from other stores and eat them on the outdoor bench.

Very delicious!

All the girls who attend here they really hate their job, their attitude is the worst, food is tasty and good, is the reason for the 3 stars.

It was quick. Lobster roll and salad were great. It was $25 CAD for the whole thing. It s a good price for a lobster roll and salad

Long lineup moved quickly. First rate organization. Some of the best fish and chips I ve ever had from the East Coast to the West Coast in Canada. Staff were friendly, professional, and even though they re very brisk and efficient very friendly.

The lobster roll was the second best that I have ever had... best being in pei in some small town that I will never find again. The calamari was also so very good. I will eat here again.

The haddock and chips were extremely poor quality. Tasted mealy and the fries were oil soaked. Two small pieces for almost $20. Don t waste your money

1. Get in this line 2. This woman will take your order ahead of time 3. Lines moves at a good speed 4. CASH or Debt ONLY. NO credit cards!!! 5. Get your receipt and order number. 6. Get it 7. Eat it

Got here before the line and ordered a lobster roll and fries, best decision ever! The roll is soft and warm, the lobster is cool and buttery and the fries were hot and fresh. But my friend ordered the shrimp and rice, not good. 2 shrimp and alot of sauce and rice. Parking: You have to walk

I ve had good experiences here before but my most recent one was overall a very messy experience. I ordered an octopus po boy ahead on ritual and when I arrived to pick it up, they were unable to find my food. I waited for them to remake it before sitting down to find that the sandwich was drowning in sauce. The bread was completely soaked and soggy, and the sandwich fell apart as I tried to eat it. The meat was tasty, but it was all that could really be salvaged from a pretty disappointing $20 sandwich.

I visited Buster s Sea Cove today, I loved the food, especially the Lobster Roll, but most of all I loved the service. Especially the girl with the blue hair in the front, smiling all the time and super helpful with her recommendations. I loved the Calamari po boy she suggested! I have visited this place several times in the last month and always appreciate her positive energy whenever I see her there. Try the Lobster Roll since it s the most famous dish, but don t forget to try the Po Boys too they were so good!

This was our very first adventure into St. Lawrence market And we had no idea where to eat. After passing endless eateries and aisles of fantastic foods, we came upon Busters sea cove in the corner. There appeared to be a lot of people at this eatery Compared to the other places, so we went for it. We ordered the halibut, fish-and-chips And the crab cakes. We did not have to wait very long for our food to arrive. There is city nearby and we had to share a table with somebody because it was too busy. One special note about the seating area is that it did not appear to be very clean. We really enjoyed the fish and chips. To me, they had a lot of batter on the fish. But the batter whats delicious. My friend thought that they had very little batter on the fish And she really enjoyed it too. The crab cakes were superb and the flavor was stupendous. We really enjoyed the spicy Mayo too. And we wanted more. But keep in mind, they charged an extra ninety nine cents four more spicy mayo. Make sure youre hungry for fries Because they give you a ton. So we were pleasantly surprised to have found this eatery. I would totally recommend that. You try it if you are ever in saint lawrence market in toronto. We left with happy tummies.

Had a salmon sandwich that was amazing

Ordered calamari got shrimps instead and they argued with me to not give me what I ordered. Unacceptably unprofessional staff!

Lobster Roll s are fire. Very generous amount of meat - the bun & fries were also super good.

The lobster in a bun wth fries was amazing!!

Apparently it is the most popular place on St. Lawrence Market. A very long line, but no more than 10 minutes wait. Great seafood! The tables are very limited, as this is a market, so you would need to find a seat somewhere else. It s not fancy place, but has its sea vibe. Vegetarian options: Sides

The line was long but service was fast and efficient. Seats were all full but I found one elsewhere in the market. Lobster roll was good.

Good lobster roll! It was crowded but the service was efficient and fast.

Recently visited St. Lawrence Market and ordered food at Busters Sea Cove- wow. The muscles in tomato sauce was excellent- and the bread they served it was was perfect. The sauce was simple and really highlighted the quality of the ingredients. The fried halibut sandwich was also amazing- although fried, you could still appreciate the flavor of the fish. Excellent place- totally worth another visit.

It is located within the St. Lawrence Market. They have specialties in seafood and its not bad at all. Of course, we ordered chicken finger and they were very very normal, bordering on bad (my mistake for ordering chicken in a place where almost everything is fish ). The price is a little high. If you can go outside to eat at the outdoor tables it is better than inside since there is much more noise and less rest.

Very busy place with long ques especially during lunch. Food was good. Atmosphere felt more like fast food.

Love Love the food. Service was fast. The food tasted delicious. Large portions, well worth the price. We ordered the Lobster roll and fish and chips. It was well presented and you definitely knew what you were eating. The Lobster was well seasoned as was the fish. I was surprised at the prices. I know not everyone loves coleslaw, after you collect your food from the counter you grab yourself a container of coleslaw. It was very tasty, so we ended up grabbing about 6 containers.

I really liked the clam chowder! The salmon sandwich was really good and a great fish portion for a great price! I thought the lobster roll was okay. I dont love how broken apart the lobster pieces were. Seats are hard to find but we were lucky!

My go-to seafood place at St.Lawrence Market. So good!

Tasty

Delicious!!!!!

Despite the long line, we were able to eat quickly. The famous lobster sandwich has a small amount of bread, which is nice. Unfortunately, the clam chowder was lukewarm. Cultural differences? I want to eat hot food warmly. I also noticed that the staff didnt seem to be enjoying the service.

Super yummy Octopus Fries! I have had good experiences with this joint so far so thought Id roll the dice. To be honest, I was disappointed with such a small portion of octopus in the grand scheme of things and this was easily 95% fries, the box weighed a ton and was barely anything but potato. That being said, what was present from the seafood was as always, phenomenal flavor and knockout fresh taste.

Buster s sea cove is quite crowded, and its cash-only, so be prepared. I ordered the crab snow sandwich(I don t remember the name) and the portion was generous with fresh, tasty crab. I really enjoyed

A friend recommend Buster s for fish and chips. Having just come back from The UK I had kinda of a bias and high expectation. I went for lunch. St.Lawrence Market is busy during this time, do give yourself time to navigate the bodies. Busters is located at the back and there is pretty ample seamless seating for those looking to dig in right away. The price boards are pretty clear of what they offer. The layout is actually refreshing because you can see them pull the seafood from the cold table and get it ready. I ordered Halibut and chips. I was surprised the fish came in two pieces but they were pretty good sizes. For me, the fries were the best part. They were crispy, they were greasy, and there was a good portion. I did like the fish, but the batter wasn t what I was accustomed to. A little bit heavier. It s hard to explain it. It was crunchy but not super crunchy. Overall I d say a solid 8/10. Price wasn t bad considering it was halibut and the portions were considerable. Wheelchair accessibility: St. Lawrence has the ramps for wheelchair accessibility and there is ample seating outside.

Located at the corner on the main floor of Saint Lawrence market. Amazing seafood, generous portions. We had the lobster roll which was very well balanced, the roll was slightly toasted and was perfect. The soups were also super tasty. This is our must go each time we visit Toronto

Really good spot packed with other food places within. Lobster roll here was amazing and well worth the wait. Good flavor and tasted genuine alongside the toasted bun.

People who are saying that Busters lobster roll is the best and delicious probably havent tried other lobster rolls. Quite the contrary, it was the worst lobster rolls Ive ever had. From the hard bun to the tasteless lobster, everything about this sandwich is so terrible. The lobster meat has a fishy odour so you already know its not fresh which is surprising since they have access to fresh seafood within the market. Its also doused with too much mayo that it overpowers the sweet delicate flavour of the lobster. Ordered their Haddock & Chips and its so greasy and oily. Order comes with a generous serving of shoestring fries which are mostly bland. The free side coleslaw is flavourless and best not to get. Overrated/overpriced/overhyped, Im not coming back nor recommending this place.

I remember watching YouTubers and they kept mentioning how great this place was. Did it live up to the hype? First of all, it s cash only. Second, I decided to get the snow crab roll. It only comes with fries or salad. I wished you could substitute them for soup. I ordered clam chowder soup. When I first ate it, it was 6 pm on a week night so there were tons of seating available. I ate downstairs. I m not a huge fan of the grilled bun, I would have liked it if it was soft and buttery. Seattle does it better. I do how fresh, plentiful, and flavorful it was. I ate it pretty fast. I did not care much for the fries since they were bland and dry. If they seasoned it, it would have been a different story. Clam chowder was good but there werent a lot of clams. I definitely had way more in Boston and the Southern States. Overall, it s about a 3 because I did like the snow crab. I didn t try the haddock and chips. Prices were reasonable.

In St. Lawrence Market - fresh amazing oysters on the half shell with full fixings

Try the East Coast lobster roll

Super place!

This is where to go and get the most amazing seafood and sandwiches at the Saint Lawrence Market in Toronto. The best po-boys (calamari, shrimp, even falafel and etc), lobster rolls, grilled fish... Dont go here for the athmosphere, it isnt fancy but it is located in the historic and vibrant St Lawrence Market. My favorite weekend lunch go-to! Highly reccommended, I cannot praise the food here well enough! Expect lines at noon but well worth it.

Ordered seafood orzo, which is usually great, but it was unavailable yesterday, so I tried the clam chowder. Disappointed it resembled potato chowder more than clam chowder. Large size had less than 2 pieces of clam, priced at $9.61 with tax.

Never miss the fish and chip here, lovely

Crab cakes were very good chock full of crab, which is all I can ask for. Gumbo was ok, I should ve tried the chowder instead. It s a little crowded and overwhelming ordering, which isn t their fault (the market was crowded.)

Must go when in Toronto. Fantastic!!

I had the lobster roll with fries and it tasted delicious. The amount of lobster meat in the roll was very generous, which was great considering the affordable price. The staff was very friendly. While waiting for my food, I noticed that one of the staff members was pointing out to another staff member that the fish they had cooked wasnt done correctly. This shows that they conduct quality checks to ensure that their food is cooked properly. As for the atmosphere, the restaurant is located in the historical St. Lawrence Market, which gives you happy vibes just by being there. I can t wait to go back and try the octopus. Parking: This is downtown Toronto, which means there is no free parking available in the area. Kid-friendliness: This food stall is ideal for families with young children since they offer kid-friendly food options. Wheelchair accessibility: This location is accessible for individuals who use wheelchairs.

Highly recommend the snow crab roll and fried haddock sandwich!

The east coast lobster roll with fries ($22.15) was a disappointment. The lobster was cold and didnt taste fresh. Tasted like it was recently defrosted then thrown together in a meager mix of ingredients. Lacked celery and mayonnaise. The fries and the bread tasted better than the lobster itself.

One of the best casual sea food restaurants in town

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend the shrimp gumbo and clam chowder. Flawless. Food

I visited on a Sunday afternoon, and ordered the Haddock & Chips and Grilled Calamari. The order fill time was reasonable given the popularity of this joint. Staff service was also fairly fast and efficient. The haddock chips was about little over seventeen Canadian. It tasted amazing, however. Not too oily or salty, and fish was fresh, and the flavour were balanced. The chips were freshly fried and paired well with the fried haddock. 5/5. The grilled calamari was under seventeen Canadian, and a slight let down to my dismay. While the meal portion and the size of calamari itself was generous, it wasn t well marinated. It tasted a little bland as a result. Given the price, I expected a tastier meal. I would give this a 3/5. They served free coleslaw which was delightful.

The lobster was quite filling, with a lot of lobster meat. The lobster soup may be too creamy for me, but I thought it was ordinary. In addition, my colleague shared half a fried lobster cake with me. After eating, I felt that eating a whole lobster cake would be too much for one person.

This is one of my most favourite places to have salmon sandwich. It s fresh and delicious. There is always a huge lineup, but the service is also fast.

One order: grilled mahi mahi sandwich. Thank me later.

The fish and chips, fried clams was really good but star lost for clam chowder which we normally have, but it was not good this time as there were No clams in a large chowder at all. Very very disappointed. Food

This place is in the heart of the St. Lawrence market. Its always always busy but definitely worth it. I always get fries and a lobster roll which is one of the best in the city. You can order and it will be out in less than a minute. Highly highly recommend this place. Try to avoid weekend. Its a little bit chaotic in there

Got the lobster roll - good lobster flavor, sauce, and bread. Not too salty and tasted fresh.

Lobster rolls are very good!!

The seafood was absolutely delicious and fresh. Parking: Public and valet parking available here. Food : 5/5 |

Line can get long easily but we want fried shrimp before a buffet. Yeah we got issue with hunger. The food is amazing but too much Fries. I would want them to give me more shrimp and fish. Great service. They are so nice. This place needs more table

Amazing tasting fish and chips

Lobster roll was great. Outdoor seating by the market or couple mins walk from Berczy Park

They say this is the best place to go for some fresh seafood prep meals inside St Lawrence Market. I had the lobster roll with sweet potato fries. It was OK but I thought it would be more tasty. Too many fries! Next time, Ill try the baked salmon, it looked so good. Fresh seafood for sure. It would be awesome if they can have more tables.

Lobster roll was really delicious. Couldnt find any fishy smell from the lobster. The bread was pleasantly crispy with a good texture, and it tasted great. The French fries were tasty too!

Located in a corner of St. Lawrences market, this place is truly a hidden gem. We only tried the lobster roll and were completely blown away by how delicious it was. Definately one of the best ones weve had. Line ups can be long but they move fast. Food is ready in no time. Place to sit can be hard to come by in this standing market, but the food makes it worth it.

Foods great. Its definitely worth the lineup.

To be honest, I dont think this amount is expensive considering Canadian prices + seafood. Compared to the lobster rolls sold in front of my house, the lobster rolls here are really generous, delicious, and completely new. The fish and chips are also delicious, and I recently had the lobster roll + calamari fries combination every time I went there twice. Its one of my favorite restaurants. To be honest, considering the cost of living in Canada and the fact that its seafood, I dont think its expensive for the amount you get. Compared to the lobster rolls sold at the store near my house, the lobster rolls here are really generous in portion and delicious its a whole new world. The fish and chips are also tasty, and recently, Ive been having the lobster roll and calamari fry combination twice or so every time I go. Its one of my favorite restaurants.