Where do Ferris' oysters come from?
Our oysters come from Baynes Sound, BC. They're shucked fresh every day, to order, at the oyster bar.
The Oyster Bar · Since 1991
Baynes Sound oysters, shucked to order at 536 Yates Street. $3.75 each, or $15 a half dozen from 3pm to 6pm every day.
Baynes Sound, BC
Our oysters come from Baynes Sound, BC, on the east side of Vancouver Island. They're shucked fresh every day, to order, right at the oyster bar, and they land on your table on the half shell with mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce and horseradish.
Oysters were on the very first menu. When Ferris' opened at 536 Yates Street on February 4, 1991, it was oysters, burgers and sweet potato fries. More than 35 years later, the oyster bar is still the heart of the room.
Oyster Questions
Our oysters come from Baynes Sound, BC. They're shucked fresh every day, to order, at the oyster bar.
Fresh shucked oysters are $3.75 for a single, $22 for a half dozen and $39 for a dozen.
Yes. Every day from 3pm to 6pm a half dozen oysters is $15 and a dozen is $29. Wine, beer and a feature cocktail are $5 each.
On the half shell with mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce and horseradish.
Yes. Oysters Rockefeller with spinach, bacon, Pernod and breadcrumbs is $21, and Fried Oysters with green onion and ginger mayo are $19. The Oyster Smash Burger ($28) and the Buttermilk Fried Oyster Burger ($23) put crispy oysters on a brioche bun.
Since February 4, 1991. Ferris' opened at 536 Yates Street with a simple menu of oysters, burgers and sweet potato fries.
Walk-ins are welcome when seats are available. To be sure of a table, book on OpenTable or call 778-767-2266.