San Antonio Seafood Market isn't your average market. It's in fact a convertible restaurant. That's right, there's a dining area. Even its aisles were lined with tables pre-pandemic during dining hours. The cod in the fish & chips tasted great, with a thin batter and a large portion. The fries were unpleasantly soggy from the airtight packaging after a short 15 min drive home. Considering the hot takeout, they should've considered cutting holes to keep fried food in optimal readiness. The calamari fritti & shrimp did indeed come loaded, along with some nice zing in the spicy mayo sauce. I only wish the calamari & shrimp had some more seasoning on its own. Still overall, a pleasant meal with an ice cold beer for a Friday night. So why only a mediocre review? Well just before COVID steam rolled here, I dropped by their seafood section to order some oysters after work. The lady there stopped servicing me after I asked a few questions about whether it was possible to make a bulk order of 50 oysters for the family. She was just grouchy; if some folks don't want business, they can just say so rather than leave customers hanging disrespectfully. One of her coworkers eventually fulfilled my order. But damage done, and one of the sea urchins was stale too. Okay takeout, bad seafood market attitude.

It's a restaurant in an actual fish market, yet it has the look and feel of a formal place. We felt very comfortable being there as no one asked us for a passport or even looked ar us funny if we got up to go to the bathroom without a mask. People being human again. The service was great. The food was delicious... and then we bought fish and other food to go. We will be back👍👍

Had a delightful visit here. Everything from fresh fish and amazing olive oil from Puglia. Italian. Had an amazing lunch and coffee ❤

I had to update my prior 4 star review to 5 stars. Yesterday my family and I went here for dinner, they sat us in the wine room and we were treated like family by Julian and the team from start to end! From custom options, to thoughtful suggestions and hospitality you could never forget, we will absolutely be back. Not to mention, the obvious superb food quality. I'm so happy I was able to turn around my previous experience and give them another chance! ---‐----------- I used to order frequently on uber eats, the food quality is great! However, when I went in to pick up take out on the market side, the service was unimpressive. I was left waiting without much communication for 15 to 20 minutes past when my order said it was ready and the staff seemed disinterested in getting any kind of update. When I finally got my order which was pre-paid for, the woman at the front cash took it back from me. It was quite an ordeal but overall I'd order again, just delivery only.

This was our second time here, and it is always such a pleasure coming !! My husband I love the seafood !! The staff are all amazing and so kind, oysters and lobster is our reason for coming. We love the service and they always come just if everything is pleasing and well for you. This time we came with our kids and they enjoyed the fries and chicken! I enjoyed the lobster with the risotto and my husband loved the king crab ! They were so kind and gave us complimentary Prosecco !! It’s a family owned business , the restaurant is in the seafood supermarket , great selection of wine as well! We will be back ❤️

You are in for a treat! The atmosphere, the food and the staff all make this cool restaurant a place to be. I have lived in this area for 12 years and just discovered this amazing place today!

Great spot for some Italian seafood. It's inside a seafood store so the fish is fresh. Love the low key ambiance.

We were recommended this place from a dear friend and we were not disappointed!! We came to the seafood market and were greeted by such wonderful and passionate owners. They helped us put together a menu and offered sampling! The seafood we purchased to go was very fresh and tasted delicious! They offer a lot of value add service such as shucking our oysters, steaming our lobsters and marinating our fish! Our family loved the dinner and we will definitely be back!

You must come here! I have a partial sea food allergy and I couldn't hold back. Such great management and staff and the food is Perfect. Truly authentic Italian and the personal touch is unbeatable. They started us off with the complimentary Seafood Caponata which was one of the tastiest appetizers I ever had and they even got us another one because the restaurant was very busy and we were waiting for the food a little longer (still came pretty quick). Everything is fresh and the Food and Drink menus are unique and you definitely feel like you're having a new experience. I haven't even finished eating yet and had to take a break to leave this review. Family owned and operated. So busy yet personal and relaxing. Such a delightful experience... 5 stars! They deserve it!

A unique dining experience, walk through the seafood market at the front to get to the seated restaurant at the back. The atmosphere is lively with chatter, the clinging of glasses, dishware and utensils; and the smells from the kitchen, (which is open and visible depending on where you are seated) is delicious and you can't wait to receive your order. The owners play hosts and hostess as they make their way around and greet and welcome their guests, as if they were in their home. If you love seafood then you must try San Antonio's. The food is fresh and flavourful, and the oysters?!! 😋 👌 😍

I admit the smell leaves little to desire but it soon dissipates, at least it did for me and the food was really quite good, serving a wide variety of seafood, cooked quite nicely. The drinks were lovely too. The pasta, perfectly al dente. A definite must try if you love fish.

This place was delish! Amazing Italian food and welcoming service. We ordered fried seafood, mussels, seafood linguine in rose sauce. Can’t wait to come back

I like the interior but I really don’t like the smell in this restaurant. This smell is coming from the fish that they are selling at the entrance. Food. Oysters and fried calamari was amazing, mussels in red sauce was okay. But just a regular side vegetables(asparagus and carrot) was horrible. Cocktails was delicious Service was nice, nothing special We spend 173$ including tips for 3 people Overall it’s okay to visit once but I don’t have much desire to come back

Thankful they were open. Not a lot of places are on Jan 2. Service was good. I could get as much or as little as I wanted. They cut a small portion of the black cod for me. Would have been nice if they had the oysters displayed for ease of selection cuz we grabbed 2 dozen but none were labelled so we didn't know which we were eating. Priced at $20/dz not bad (unshucked). Variety was skimpy but could be because it was over the holidays. Quality of 🦪 oysters was great though. Pasta clams weren't very good. Again probably because they were low on stock from the holidays. All in all, I'd try them again. Oh! Salmon, tuna and scallops are sushi grade (for you sashimi lovers out there). The cooked sea scallops are my own creation and not made by San Antonio. But you see the size. Squid ink pasta is from them too.

Excellent fish store and the restaurant was 10/10. This restaurant takes you back in time. Such attention to detail. I was very impressed as I could not believe how cool and trendy the place is past the market. Keep up the great work ! And for big meetings and special events, try and get a seat near the wine cellar. The tile on the wall and the display of the bottles in that part makes for a spectacular experience while dining!

I searched up seafood restaurants on google and this had the most stars. It lived up to the expectations, everything was delicious. I did not feel the smell of the seafood as it was described in other reviews, my only complaint would be that the table beside us was very loud, but there’s not much the establishment could do about that. Service and food was 10/10.

Absolutely delicious fish must try. It was my first time trying this place. I came in yesterday I got a fresh sea bass and red snapper fish. I requested them to be fried. The fish was so delicious and fresh. The lady working at the fresh market section was very polite and helpful. Big thank you to the owner John for taking care of me. I received the best customer service that I ever had. I will definitely be coming back again. Thank you

The food is to die for and the staff makes the experience over the top. Sylvania makes you feel at home and Paul keeps you laughing. Always a treat 👍🏾

The service was good! We just went for fish and chips. The fish was delicious very fresh with a thin crispy batter and the fries crispy and well seasoning.

Great food, excellent service, great experience!!! Will definitely be going back!!

… very disappointed with the server.. And OYSTERS. we were fine until everyone else got complimentary bread served…. We thought this place just don’t give breads. We were the only table with no bread and felt a bit offended. we weren’t offered with peppers or cheese for our pastas either…. Should i mention we were the only asian table there? … Never been to any Italian restaurant where they don’t offer for peppers or parmesan cheese. And oysters weren’t fresh. I never smelled such bad ordor before. It was so disgusting. My expectation was very high since they are a fish market. But the oysters weren’t even shucked right. I had to use fork to loosen from the shell😟😟😟?!!!!!! Their oysters weren’t cheap either. And we asked for a medium size and what we got were mostly SMALL ones. Pastas were good, grilled octopus and mussels too. But many of the clams and mussels were empty………… The oysters and the server really really really really really!!! disappointed me that i still feel very sad…. Actually still feeling sad and disappointed. definitely not returning :((( Oh, on the other hand, their wine rack looked fascinating.

We just attending this restaurant for a work lunch and had a great time. The food tasted fresh and amazing, the service was fantastic. It was pretty empty when we arrived but by the time we left (12:45pm) the place was super busy! Goes to show the food is amazing! We had the calamari and fries to start. I had the shrimp taco (wrap), it was amazing I would definitely recommend.

The seafood and pastas here are always super fresh and delicious. The risotto was a bit on the undercooked side. Get the caprese salad and calamari for your appetizers. It's a small space, so make sure you call a few days ahead for a reservation and try to get there on time for the business.

A very delicious seafood dinner. Lots of seafood options and everything was fresh and tasty!Portions are fair too. They accidentally charged us for an extra $13 but we caught it and they removed it.

Absolutely Amazing freshly made pastas. I went here with a large group and our server was friendly, accommodating and very present. We ordered almost everything on the menu and the only negative I can probably add was the white fish which needed a bit more seasoning, a very fixable issue. But from the drinks to the apps to oysters and desserts its was so worth it! Amazing food. Amazing servers. All around Amazing evening. I will definitely return in the future.

Tasty Italian seafood dishes. Great cooking and service. In addition, they got a small market next to the restaurant for you to pickup some seafood and groceries before you leave.

Amazing service and some of the best Italian food I've had. The caesar dressing is nice and light, the oysters are fresh, and their red sauce is very well balanced and perfectly compliments their pasta and seafood. Would highly recommend!

Food is over priced and not that good. Ordered seafood pasta and the shrimps were hard. For the amount they charged i would expect fresh shrimp but i am very sure that they are frozen. Service was good until at the end when the waiter handed me payment machine and i gave him 15% tips. After he took the machine back, he left quickly and not say anything. Never visit this place again!

Went there to buy seafood during covid last year and the service was so fantastic I had to go back and try their restaurant. I was sold as first bite. The family owned business prides themselves in exceptional customer service, the food is amazing and always comes out HOT! They do not leave your food sitting so that is comes out luke warm. This place is a favourite of mine and I’d much rather spend my money with them than a franchise. Fresh food, real people!

Another fantastic experience at San Antonio Fish Market and Oyster Bar! The fact that the place was packed at 8:30 pm on a Thursday evening speaks to the popularity and reputation of this great restaurant! My compliments to the owners, chef, and servers for the consistently fresh quality fish and seafood, excellent service and a friendly atmosphere ! The complimentary Mandarino liqueur was a great personal touch! PS....love the renovations and covered patio!

You have to try this place if you like Italian cuisine. Owners are fantastic, food is phenomenal.

Cute and cozy restaurant at the back of the fish market. Fish was tasty. If you order the risotto ask for it extra cooked as it is served extra al dente.

My wife and I had a wonderful time having dinner there for our wedding anniversary. The food was absolutely terrific. Very fresh and delicious seafood, and we loved the generous portions of the servings as well as the drinks. My seafood linguine was amazing, chock full of clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, and octopus - they definitely don't skimp out on the seafood! My wife had the filet mignon with lobster tail on a bed of risotto and everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Food was definitely well worth the price! Service was also great, as we were well looked after by our server. We were also seated very quickly (we had a reservation) despite the busy Friday evening crowd. The ambiance was great, even though we ate outside in a tent due to covid protocols. Overall an excellent place to eat, especially if you're craving excellent seafood!

One of the best places we’ve ever been. Family owned and run, we met the whole family! Portions are big, worth the money, food is excellent. The owner is a sweetheart always happy to see you and so generous always offering us complimentary things. They import lots of things from Italy. Take your friends and family you won’t be disappointed.

Good place... good service. Food also was good but I think they have potency to make it even better

Every once in a while, you come across something so special you wonder how you never knew about it before. This is one such place. For a trip nearby for other purposes, I google mapped the area, and came across San Antonio Seafood Market. Finding top quality fish is a challenge in the GTA. And with our first visit here today, the challenge is no more. Sashimi grade Tuna, Scallops so fresh, we couldn't have done better unless we harvested them ourselves. Arctic Char among the best ever enjoyed. Only had occasion to talk in depth with Joel. A grade A tour of the wines, and the story behind the store. Thank you for your time today! Stumbled upon bottled Spritz, so good we drank the whole bottle today, might not need to make our own, and it's cheaper too. The fish counter offerings are many and based on today's trip we will be back often. So many other things to try. Apologies we did not find you sooner, but you have a new set of regular customers. Looking forward to our next visit.