Fresh Off The Boat

The famous soft shell crab burger is pretty damn good
Except the buns could be better
Too big to bite on with my mouth!
The lobster roll isn’t bad but way too small
I can probably finish 2 of those myself
But the buns are good on the lobster roll
Funny

Pretty decent seafood but also a little pricey! We tried the crab sandwich which was actually an entire crab that had been deep fried on a bun. Definitely one of the better meals on the menu!

This place is a fav go to of mine when the sun is shining and the highways are open. It’s quite a trek to come downtown but I’ll do it for a soft shell crab burger.
No other place does it as well as FOB. And don’t forget the sirracha!
Taking a star off because I’m really disappointed in their lobster roll. This used to be a decently sized roll and now it’s just embarrassingly small and frugal.
Green P parking available right around the back. And don’t forget about the gelato next door. :)

I visited this place last night, and I must say it was nothing short of amazing. Service was fast and the food was awesome. I ordered the lobster roll and was very pleased with the consistency of the filling. Most times people use too much mayo and pack it with veggies instead of lobster. My roll was packed with delicious lobster meat. I even was able to speak with the mother of the owner. She was walking around checking on everyone and stopped and chatted with me for a while. I’m hoping to try the soft shell crab before my trip ends.

Went here on a Sunday for a late lunch. It was a sweltering day and they didn’t have air conditioning. Probably why they weren’t busy at all, but the service was good. Tried the soft shell crab sandwich. It’s overrated. Good portions but nothing spectacular. I will try their fish and chips next time.

Upon entering FOB, we were greeted by really friendly servers. The interior was small and cute, with only around 3 – 4 tables. I liked the ceiling lights entwined in rope and wall of framed photos, which gave the place a rustic look. On the downside, this place does not have AC! Considering I came here for dinner on a hot and humid day in Toronto (when it felt like 36 deg C outside), I was sweating buckets.
My friend and I shared the Softshell Crab Sandwich and the FOB. Oh my goodness– I’ve seen so many photos of the softshell crab, but seeing it in person just made my eyes pop out of its socket! It was a lot bigger than I expected, and the bun on top was shiny and round. The crab itself was delicious! The legs and claws were crispy, and the body contained all the gooey stuff and the meat. It wasted pretty much like the crab in spider rolls, but better.
In terms of the FOB, I was a little disappointed. The catfish was way too fishy for me, and that combined with kimchi, cilantro, and aoli overwhelmed my tastebuds. Wasn’t a big fan of this combination, although I liked the banh mi better than the softshell crab bun.
Both sandwiches came with a side of fries and slaw; I enjoyed the raisins and sunflower seeds in the slaw. And, as with many other seafood joints, there is complimentary lemon water if you don’t feel like purchasing a drink.
Not a place I’d go to regularly. It was nice to try it once, but will likely not be back for another while!

Oh man! What a treat!
Of course I ordered the softshell crab sandwich, and obviously upgraded the fries to crab-​i-​fy (not a real term)!
It’s an entire softshell crab deep-​fried into the sandwich all delicious on great bun and trimmings. The fries with the crab on poutine style is just out of this world!
It’s not cheap lunch and be warned that you will not be productive at work all afternoon trying to digest I all (portion is huge) but oh so worthy indulgence

I’ve eaten at FOTB a couple times now and haven’t been disappointed yet. They’re a short walk from where I work and are located on a convenient corner in the downtown area.
Must-​try items:
Catfish Po Boy
Shrimp Sammie
Cole Slaw/​Fries
The catfish was cooked well and tasted delicious. The bun and sauce compliment all other flavours. Portions are fairly generous, though a meal can get pricey rather quickly. The dining area can only seat 10 – 12 patrons, but the service is fast. This is definitely a go-​to spot every once in a while. I need to try everything on the menu at least once.

It was okay. Had the lobster roll, which was a tiny portion for $ 16. Essentially, it’s pieces of lobster (granted, they’re chunks, and not shredded, which is a plus) on a piece of toast folded in half. The sandwich was over buttered (was it the bread or the lobster? ask the chef Buttery McButterfingers) and it’s really all I could taste. The springy lobster texture was on point though, so if you’re jonesing for butter sandwich with a bit more chew than piece of lard, this is the way to go!
As for the sides, the broccoli slaw was okay. Needs more tang! Fries were whatever. Real potatoes, but I’d rather throw down a box of burger king or kfc fries.
Friends got the soft shell crab, asian po-​boy, and the shrimp sandwich. All of which were generously portioned. Had a taste of the po-​boy, and I think I’ll be coming back for this (2 stars if it hadn’t been for the po-​boy)! Nommers.

Woohoo! I should stop by Queen and Spadina more often. Didn’t realize there were all these small cute shops/​restaurants around this area. I’m so glad my friends recommended this place or I should say I’m glad they saw it on blogTO.
This is going to sound silly but the lighting of the place is amazing. I managed to take a few decent and ‘artsy’ photos while I was there. We were lucky when we went because it wasn’t so crowded so less people = able to take better pics?
The service was great! The people working there were extremely friendly, and the food tasted absolutely delicious. Managed to eat everything in my box when I ordered the lobster roll.
The only thing is, it’s not very green since once you’re done eating you’re throwing away the entire box. There’s also a fork dispenser which I thought was interesting as a business. I guess it stops people from over using the forks.

I had my very first lobster sandwich here and I absolutely loved it. It was very fresh and delicious! The staff was incredibly friendly and they took their time explaining the menu for us which was very helpful since it was our very first time there!
The décor of the place was beautiful and very welcoming. Overall, I totally recommend this place!

A little pricey, but what do you expect? It’s fresh seafood. They do it well — seasoned well and just the right amount of batter. I usually get the soft shell crab because there’s very few places you can get that. The portion is pretty big plus it comes with thick cut fries and an awesome broccoli coleslaw.

Came here with some friends and we ordered the soft shell crab and lobster sandwich. Personally I was fairly disappointed with our food. I personally had the soft shell crab which looked really darn good but tasted nothing like it. I found it really bland it it was more like just eating fried flour. One of my friends who had the lobster sandwich said it was tasty but the portion size was a bit smaller than she had hoped for. I thought the food was pricey for what it was. I’d recommend trying but I probably wouldn’t visit again for a while. The restaurant is set up fast food style and is fairly small with limited seating. Works well as a take out option.

I usually shy away from shellfish but I decided to give it a try while in the area.
We ordered the FOB and the soft shell crab sandwiches to go. I was quite surprised by the juiciness of the soft shell crab when I took my first bite! Even for a non-​shellfish fan, I devoured this quickly.
The FOB was actually messier to eat but the kimchi in the FOB gave it a kick that you don’t expect with each bite. I would definitely recommend this for anyone trying FOTB since it’s one of the more unique items on the menu.
Overall, not a bad choice but definitely better options out there that aren’t as pricey.

Fresh off the Boat is a favourite of ours. We always get the lobster roll since its irresistible. Just the perfect amount of seasoning so that it doesn’t mask the natural flavour of lobster. The buttered bun enhances the flavour and contrasts with the cold lobster. The coleslaw is average but nice to munch on while you’re in between bites.
We subbed our fries for frisco fries, which is about 5 – 6 $ extra, but a full order is 9 $. They added a water dispenser near the condiments and utensils so customers can grab a glass of water if they don’t want any soft drinks. I think this was a great idea!

By the sea decoration, clean and relaxing atmosphere. Greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. As for the prices, definitely not for the everyday quick bite.
Ordered the softshell crab sandwich and sat down at one of the wooden tables. Didn’t feel like drinking pop so grabbed a cup of complimentary lemon water. The softshell crab and the fries were all made fresh, could hear the fryer during the wait. They call your name and went to pickup the brown paper box. Everything was just as the name of the restaurant implies, fresh. Lightly battered, fried until crispy then seasoned with some spices that had a bit of kick to it. Everything balanced with a broccoli slaw that was refreshing and not too overdressed.
Overall, will definitely be back to try something else from the menu or to order the softshell crab sandwich again. That was really good.

Refreshing change up of food items you typically see on the Queen St strip, with fierce competition on all sides of the place. With BMB, Burgers Priest, Frank’s, etc — this place seems to hold its own.
I’ve had the lobster poutine, as well as the lobster roll so far. Not completely blown away, but it’s easily one of the best in town. Lobster roll wasn’t drenched in mayo and the soft roll was crisp and buttery to taste. Haven’t had the soft shell crab yet but I’ll try it out sooner or later.

I came here for lunch today with my bf. While it seems the most popular items are the lobster roll and the soft shell crab, I ended up ordering the fish and chips and my bf ordered the lobster roll.
Food came out pretty fast, my fish and chips were the standard halibut fish and standard cut fries. The fish was crisp, and good. and the fries were just… well fries lol. I had a bite of my bf’s lobster roll and it was delicious for sure! The bread is buttered loaded with lots of lobster bits. yummy! Although, I thought for the price the roll was a bit small.
Prices are a bit on the higher end. because it is seafood. I think for 2 people the total came to about $ 35. I would visit FOTB again to try the soft shell.

Someone told me there is a place in town that plays hip hop, has a great atmosphere, offers fresh sea food and has an item on the menu that is a deep fried soft shell crab burger? Ohhhhhh girl, sign me up and call me tickled pink! This place had a fair bit of hype surrounding it locally and on many foodie shows I’ve seen on youtube and on TV.
I figured it was time to give the soft shell crab burger a try and was I ever pleasantly surprised. They make these burgers fresh and it will take a little while (especially if the place is busy), so I patiently waited for my soft shell crab burger to come out the fryer. It was worth the wait, the crab burger was delicious and super crispy. Everything down to the bun was sweet and make my mouth water just thinking about it! The fries were on point and were your typical fresh cut fish and chips style serving.
I can’t say it enough, I loved the vibe, the décor, the food and even the staff were pretty friendly when it came down to it. I’ll definitely be coming back to try out other items on the menu, but another serving of dat soft shell is totally in order. The only gripe I have, although minor is the price. $ 16 +tax gets you a full combo and toss a drink in there and you’re hitting the 20’s. $ 20 gets you a nice buffet at your local Japanese sushi bar where you can get soft shell crab, so you can kind of do the math of you want the best bang for yo buck! A minor issue though since the food here is so fresh and so clean! I’ll be back!

MMMM. FOTB has been making a splash around Toronto with presence at the Front Street Market, its Queen street location, its UberEats presence, and also at CNE.
I tried the «Frisco Fries» at Front Street Market, which consists of fries with garlic aioli topped with fresh snow crab and parsley. It’s AIGGHHHT… like, I won’t go craving it, especially NOT at these kind of prices, and while the crab looks impressive on top of the fries, my mind goes flashing back to those AYCE places with crab legs, and I realize how this sprinkling of crab meat is not really that special.
I had to get my hands on the coveted soft-​shell crab burger, which is only served at their restaurant. For $ 16, you get an entire crab, deep fried, and popped on a burger bun, served on a bed of fries and side of slaw. MMMmmmm!!! Perfectly crispy, so there’s no fighting with the shell. Delicious with whatever sauce they slathered it in. This burger is why I’d come back again.
The restaurant also has great décor cues — thick ropes, chalkboard, industrial chic — if you manage to grab a seat, it’s a nice sit-​in experience.