Pry open the best mussels in Toronto at these restaurants

If you’ve ever been to France, you’ll know they love their moules, especially with a beer and maybe even some frites. There’s something about the combination that just tastes right. If you’re currently craving your own pot of savoury shellfish, you can find mussels galore at these Toronto hotspots.

Beer

Beer Bistro has really got mussels down to a fine art. Diners can choose from five flavours of broth ranging from Spicy Red Thai to New England style cream sauce. Steaming pots of mussels are accompanied by a loaf of fresh-baked bread to sop up those delicious flavours, and the menu's suggested beer pairings make it about as easy as it gets to have the full experience.

Bier Markt King West

1
600 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M3

At this downtown brasserie, mussels come as an entree along with frites. Bier Markt offers beer pairing suggestions, but rather than specific beers, they recommend general types, leaving you to choose the brand you prefer. And, with six broth options, every taste is covered. The Alsatian broth is a good bet.

Allen's

2
143 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2

Allen’s, as usual, keeps things simple, but delicious, with mussels served in a classic white wine broth prepared with leeks and garlic. While this pub does not offer any beer pairing suggestions, the beer list is extensive and includes a rather substantial number of Belgians.

The Bar Hop Inc

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391 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K1

Bar Hop flies under the radar, but delivers with four different broths for their mussels, including an incredible Lager Jerk broth. It’s a guarantee you’ll find the perfect beer pairing on their extensive beer list, as well.

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