Visual Bites: Rodney’s Oyster House
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Karen Hamilton
January 24, 2009
We had some pretty amazing seafood during our month-long eating frenzy in Asia, but oysters were a thing that we were discouraged to try despite their presence on most menus. I consequently have a terrible craving for them at the moment. But I know where I can get my fix.
Rodney’s Oyster House is a popular Yaletown haunt with fun service, a fresh assortment of oysters, and casual buzz. My favourite seat is at the bar, where you are entertained to no end by the oyster shucking and banter between Rodney’s gregarious staff. A nice plus for me is that they love striking a pose!
If you’re craving Rodney’s but aren’t in town, you can also enjoy their seafood selections at the flagship restaurant in Toronto.
The space
Guinness on tap. Always a good sign.
If you choose to sit at the bar, you’ll get to witness the dangerous-looking task of shucking oysters for a house full of hungry diners.
You could also choose to dine at your own table. I like grabbing those on the 2nd floor with a view of the bar below.
The food
Left – right: Glacier Bay (peppery), Kumamoto (creamy and buttery), Kushi (sharp and bright).
Crab cakes that were a bit too salty for my taste. Prefer the ones you can get from Dundarave Fish Market. Still a good order if you have a hankering for crab cakes.
Oyster slap jack. Even JL, who recoils at the notion of oysters, gave a thumbs up to this soup. $7 for a small cup or $10 for a bowl like this.
$13 – Haida Indian candy. Intriguing enough for one taste but I don’t think I’ll be ordering this again.
Manhattan clam chowder. Like the slap jack, it’s $7 a cup and $10 a bowl.
New England clam chowder (my preferred variety - go Patriots!). This one’s more expensive for some reason: $8 a cup and $11 a bowl.
$12 gets you a heaping bowl of steamed mussels.
Oysters Rockefeller. I enjoy raw oysters best at Rodney’s, but this is a close second. Don’t forget to try the pan-fried oysters, either.
Rodney’s Oyster House
1228 Hamilton Street
Yaletown, Vancouver
rodneysoysterhouse.com
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