Lucy’s Seafood Kitchen & Cafe

Love love love!
Can’t stop me from coming back weekly. Never had shrimp so perfectly cooked, fast friendly service. Literally love coming here with my fiancé

We have been to Lucy’s many times. Food is always good, service is pretty good as well.
Their specials are great!
We will keep coming back, even though your clothes smell like their kitchen when you leave as it is an open-​kitchen concept.
We recommend.

After being a loyal customer of this restaurant and singing it’s praises for years I am downgrading my rating to one star after the terrible service that I received fom it’s owner and my server last Sunday. First of all when you enter a restaurant you should be greeted with a smile, not with a scornful «did you make reservations?» even though 75% of the dining room was only full. I was then told there some seats in the bar area when in fact this area was actually 75% empty. The food has definitely gone downhill here along with the service Also when you have to ask for your bill a second time (our server actually started cleaning other tables after our first request) that says it all… if want a really great seafood experience skip this place… food is not as good as it used to be and the service during my last visit was beyond terrible.

–4 stars for food, 2 stars for hospitality because of how it started off
Things started off very badly with this dining experience, got a bit better, and then the entrees were disappointing. If you want to eat here on a Friday evening, you should definitely make a reservation or head straight to the bar.
We aren’t good at meal planning, so we didn’t have a reservation. To be fair, this is a humble looking place in a strip mall, though it appears to be very popular. We searched Unilocal for something new, and the menu looked good, so we decided to check it out. We called the restaurant from the car to see if they were on a wait and see if we could put our names in. I was told that they were completely full when I called, but that they would put my name down, and after we got there, they’d let us know when a table became available. Once we arrived, the woman at the front, who I think was actually the manager, informed us that there was a 20 minute wait and that it was their policy that someone could not be put on the waiting list until they were physically present in the restaurant. I saw her scratch us off the waiting list, and the person who I spoke with tried to say that we were, in fact, on the waiting list. I said, «Then how come I just watched her scratch our names off?» It got a little ugly, as we were so hungry and had driven half an hour to get there. We wanted to leave on principle, but didn’t think we could get anywhere else within the quoted 20 minutes, so we decided to go wait in the bar.
She walked us to the bar, and there was one chair at the bar, and at the far end of the bar, a high top table that we were offered to wait at. At this point, I was feeling rather confused. I thought, «I guess you can’t order food at the bar for some reason.» The server comes over, and come to find out, you can order food at the bar. After all that drama about whether or not we could call ahead for the waiting list and how they were completely full and had no tables, there was a perfectly available bar table!
At this point, we’d decided we didn’t want to interact with the person from the front of the house again, and we were perfectly content to remain in the bar. Our server was very friendly, and eventually encouraged us to move to a better bar table.
We ordered the crab cheese dip and the coconut shrimp as appetizers, and both were excellent. The orange marmalade dip for the coconut shrimp had just a hint of spice. We both ordered the lobster rolls for our entrée, and did not particularly enjoy them. To be fair, the last time we’d had lobster rolls was in Maine, which led us to want more, and it was hard to compete. However, the style of the dish was completely different, and the menu didn’t clearly indicate that it would be served cold. I expected hot lobster chunks between a warm buttery bun, and got a lukewarm bun with cold filling. It tasted rather like chicken salad with lobster instead of chicken.
Things improved again for dessert with delicious bread pudding. Definitely order it if you save room for dessert.
They have some delicious New Orleans style seafood. Recommend making a reservation or just eating in the bar. They also have some nightly specials in the bar not available in the main restaurant.
Overall, we’d be willing to return, despite starting out on the wrong foot. We’ll just go straight to the bar for seating.

I have mixed feelings about this place. Its nothing obvious here that makes me want to steer clear. I bet some of the dishes are divine even, and I can see how it might become a nice spot to have work lunches at.
But when two members of your party have mild shrimp allergies, and therefore order dishes that clearly don’t have shrimp listed in their ingredients on the menu… and the food is brought out, and it very clearly DOES have shrimp in it… well, menu mistakes for a seafood restaurant is a bit risky.
My rainbow trout was well cooked but a little greasy, and smothered with too many pecans. My sweet potato fries were great though, they were the best part… sigh
Nothing really obvious, just a general sense of unease about this place. I hate it when the side is the best part of my meal. I’ll go back if my boss wants to, but probably not on my own.

I have been going to this restaurant for years — since they had their second location on Dundas. I really loved this location when they did the renovation. It looked trendy, modern and always had a line up. It seems those days are gone and the last few times I have been, it hasn’t been that busy and the décor hasn’t changed in years. They constantly used to update their huge chalk boards with specials, but now it always says the same thing. Their selection of fish used to change often as well as their menu giving this restaurant an element of surprise at every visit, but I noticed that the menu hasn’t changed at all in the last two years. Makes me a little sad, I would hate to see the end of an era.
The service is always fantastic. The same wait staff have been there for years and they are always friendly from one visit to the next. The owners are always there as well. They typically seat the guests and consistently watch over the cooks and the wait staff throughout the evening.
The jalapeño corn bread is always my favourite. I always end up having to ask for a second plate. It is always fresh and has a really great flavour that isn’t spicy at all.
I started off with the oysters. I thought they were fantastic. Very fresh! There wasn’t anything extraordinary about them, but good oysters shouldn’t need much to have them taste good. This was definitely the case. Don’t mess with a good thing! We also had the bacon wrapped scallops. The scallops were overcooked and didn’t have much flavour, but the bacon was great!
I had the Mediterranean salad. It was really good! I have a shrimp allergy, so they had no problem adding extra scallops instead. They gave me my choice of what I wanted at no additional charge which I thought was really great and accommodating. I love the pairing of the feta cheese and pine nuts. Gave it a really nice flavour. The dressing is a raspberry vinaigrette. The only thing I didn’t like was the tomato was chopped up extremely small almost mush, like what they would use for a fresh pasta sauce, so I felt like it had been prepped ahead of time and used for multiple things as opposed to having tomato freshly sliced for the salads specifically. The seafood was grilled to perfection — not chewy at all. I did have one scallop that tasted like I bit down into sand that I had to put into my napkin. It was a bit of a turnoff, but I’m not sure that is something they can control as it didn’t appear to look any different from the other scallops. I have gotten this salad many times before and will continue to get it. It is one of my favourite items on the menu.
It happened to be my birthday, so they brought me a brownie complete with whipped cream and a candle. It was delicious and a really nice touch.
If you sign up for their newsletter, every year they mail you a free dinner coupon on your birthday. Love this. Use mine every year. The bill still comes out to be quite pricey once you add on the other guest’s meals, appetizers, drinks, etc. This is definitely not a cheap restaurant to go to.
Honestly, if it wasn’t for the birthday coupon, I’m not sure I would make the drive from Oakville to Lucy’s any longer, but when I do go, I enjoy it. They need to switch up their menu and pay a little more attention to presentation and quality of the small things like the steamed vegetables (clearly from a frozen package and then steamed) and scallops they use.

I have seem reviews claiming that this place needs a makeover. I disagree!
The inside has a very hip downtown kind of feel, akin to the feel of a new age restaurant as matter of fact. I was expecting to plain table with plain chairs and plain painted walls but the atmosphere was much better.
The food prices are average for a seafood restaurant, but perhaps a little on the expensive side in this case considering how well/​not well the food was seasoned and cooked. I paid $ 22 (not inc tip) for a 5−6oz piece of catfish that came with some sweet potato fries. It was not anything absolutely spectacular, although midway through the meal I discovered my salsa which livened it up a little.
At my table we also tried the lobster ravioli. The ravioli would definitely be able to hold more filling. When cutting through, it became flat and kind of collapsed upon itself. After opening it back up, we could see a couple pieces of lobster mixed in. For a southern inspired restaurant where heartiness is key, this dish could be more hearty!
I am giving 4 stars because service was great and atmosphere was very nice. The food, judging on the price is more of a 3 star. If prices were about 12% less, it would put it would be more quality for the money.

I’ve eaten here for many times over last 10 years. The food is always fresh & delicious. So I can say that the quality is consistent. Will definitely recommend this place.

Great casual restaurant! Efficient service and the food arrives promptly. $ 1 oysters ftw!

This restaurant serves absolutely delicious food. It has been a favourite spot of mine since I was introduced to it a year ago. The batter of the fish and chips is thick and crisp, exactly what I look for. I love everything about this place. Highly recommended to everyone.

You would think that a seafood restaurant would have fresh, delicious seafood– not here.
My party ordered a dozen oysters, a seafood pasta, seafood Caesar salad, and the junkyard special. Only the oysters and the coconut shrimp from the junkyard special were edible.
Fresh fish never ever smells fishy. Both the seafood pasta and the seafood Caesar were FISHY, clearly off. We immediately brought this to attention of our server– her response? «Well, you ordered a SEAFOOD dish, with FISH.» The service here was consistently, ridiculously condescending. Some of the worst service I have gotten in a really long time.
The décor is dated and the overall restaurant is dirty. There were ants crawling on the bench where we were seated (they had the patio window doors open)
This place is past it’s prime. Seriously, skip it.

Really nice seafood restaurant.
Very kind people and the most fresh seafood ever!!!
Thank you, Chef!

If you like seafood that doesn’t taste like anything, but costs lots, go here. I think people go here for a drink, to meet up, to hang out. I don’t think anyone really goes here for the food.
If you want great seafood, go two doors down to Aristotle Steak and Seafood…

I was lucky enough to rekindle my love for Lucy’s on my birthday. It was once a long-​standing affair with my family, regular dinners for special occasions and the like. But then the Bristol location closed and we mourned the loss of our favourite neighbourhood restaurant.
On a whim, we decided to give the original location a try, figuring that a reservation wasn’t needed on a Thursday night. We were surprised to see that it was nearly packed, and no wonder: it was $ 1 oyster night!
What else was there to do but get a dozen, order a few pints of Guinness (also on special on Thursdays) and dig in? The oysters were honestly the best I’ve had, served with lemon, horseradish and tangy sauce.
Lucy’s is a beautiful restaurant, very modern and classy. Large wooden tables line the floor, decorated with flowers, and the walls are decked with simple nautical themed art. The dining room is in view of the open kitchen, and there’s a side room with a more casual bar. It’s lovely and a perfect environment for a dinner with friends or loved ones.
They start you off with cornbread on the house, but it wasn’t the cornbread from my memory. This was dryer and not as spicy. Luckily our meals were awesome to make up for it. We ordered the Arctic char with pineapple salsa and thin cut fries, fish and chips, and blackened catfish with sweet potato fries. Highlights: lightly dressed and tangy coleslaw, crispy fries, perfectly cooked fish, and sweet and spicy salsa.
Delicious, gorgeous and quality food; I’m happy to say that I’m in love again.

We ordered Cajun Crab Dip, Buffalo shrimp and Charred Alaskan Fillet with cucumber pineapple salsa.
Everything was awesome. Service was friendly.

Very tasty food and hospitable staff!
Went there for dinner while on a work visit and wasn’t disappointed!
The restaurant was nicely decorated and comfortable. I ordered the Pickerel with Yukon gold fries and vegetables. The Pickerel was tasty and well-​cooked and the dill sauce tasty (although I wish there has been more sauce). The fries were crispy and had good potato flavor. And, while there’s not much to say about steamed vegetables, at least these weren’t overdone — they retained their color and had a nice crisp-​texture.
For dessert, I had the sweet potato pecan pie. This was the only disappointment of the evening as it was grainy and lacked flavor.
The real star, however, was my waitress, Jolanta. She was very friendly, made good suggestions on what to have, and provided the right amount of attentiveness.
I would definitely come back the next time I’m in town!

This is a local favourite.
Can’t believe I haven’t wrote a review yet! Not until after dinner there tonight — a friend asked if I had written a review yet… that I realised I hadn’t done so. And I’ve dined here twice this week! (Haha, just happened — was unexpected! But just goes to show that they’re this good!)
ATMOSPHERE:
Family-​friendly, restaurant. A pretty lively bar — have of the restaurant is a bar and the other half a regular dining room. Open kitchen right in the dining room gives it a nice vibe — seeing the food prepared right before your eyes. Good place for casual meal, family dinners, or a date.
SERVICE:
Service can range, but our experience tonight — with a party of 16 no less! — was very good. Waters were promptly refilled, and just felt like we were not forgotten just because we were a large party.
PRICE:
Entrées range from $ 13-​$ 40. Sum-​Sum menu (special happy hour) which runs all day on Sundays, range from $ 5-​$ 10 for smaller portions (like tapas style; totally worth checking out if you like to try everything on the menu but don’t have the stomach space).
They have daily specials! Check their online menu for latest. Thursdays are quite popular because Oysters are $ 0.99 each.
FOOD:
They are just always reliable. Seafood done well. Fish, mussels, oysters — all yums! I really love their pastas — especially the smoked salmon and tiger shrimp penne (which they were sold out of tonight!). Entrée portions are generous. I usually am able to pack ½ to ¹⁄₃ of my plate for next day’s lunch.
Oh, and don’t forget to have some of the corn bread. It’s a cajun restaurant — so it’s got a bit of kick. But it’s one of the BEST corn bread ever! It’s a free starter — so don’t let it go to waste!
Fun fact: Instead of mints, they give out lollipops at the end of the meal with your bill. It’s one of the few places where you’ll see a table of adults eating suckers. :P
Tip: If you have an account with Open Table — this restaurant is on their site! So make reservations on Open Table to collect points. :)

Caved in today and so glad that I did. Lucy never disappoints. Corn bread is always a plus, but today it was fresh and perfection paired with my Almond crusted Alaskan halibut. I love this place!

My siblings and i go here often because it’s close to the house and they have $ 1 oyster specials on Thursdays among other great daily specials. This review is an overview of all our visits.
Food
The oysters have always been good, whether they are smaller or plumper. This past time was slightly salty, I know it’s salt water shell fish but, more so than normal and more like table salt vs. sea salt. The restaurant wasn’t interested in doing much about it, so we did quick rinses with our water before squeezing the lemon juice on.
They are currently having $ 19.95 lobster dinners with 4 different choices on how to eat a 1 lb lobster. We tried the New Orleans style (with old bay seasoning), it was good lobster but the seasoning was slightly lacking. I tried my brother’s naked lobster topped with mushroom, shrimp and scallop butter sauce (MUCH BETTER).
Their appetizers have been hit or miss sometimes, nachos was good and cheesy. The mussels were also pretty good, but size was a bit small. the calamari is sometimes crispy and delicious, sometimes chewy and soggy. Their chicken wings are pretty good for a seafood place.
Service
They have been consistently friendly and knowledgeable about their specials, food and drinks. With or without reservations, we’ve always managed to get seated pretty quickly anytime of the week. Sometimes it does take long to find our server, but not to the point of frustration.
Overall, I’d recommend them for their happy hour (after 9pm or from 4−6pm) food specials and daily drinks (Thursday is two pints of Guinness for $ 9) specials or for special family dinners. Remember to sit at the bar for their late night specials.

I have lived in the Meadowvale area for 6 years and using the GO station for almost two years — but had no clue such a place existed so close to me.
While looking for good seafood in Mississauga came across this restaurant that is right next to the GO station and close to my home — and read the reviews. Decided to give it a shot despite the rather interesting location for a fish and seafood place. Went there on a Friday night with my gf.
Was very pleased with the experience! Place was packed so having a reservation was a good idea. The place did empty out though around 9PM so reservation needed only if you go before that time.
Service was excellent — fastest service I had in a while, very polite. Started with the deep fried calamari and then we went with our mains — I went with the pecan crusted Northern Ontario rainbow trout, and my gf went with the Icelandic Actic Char filet.
The calamari was disappointing. $ 9 for a tiny little plate. Could tell that the calamari was made in larger portions and simply kept warm before serving. Kinda soggy, not crispy at all. The spicy mayo was nice though.
Despite the calamari disappointment, the fish was excellent. Both fishes really well made, not overcooked so the flavour was still there. Nice sauces to go with them, not too overpowering so could still taste the fish (this is big for me, as sometimes restaurants use so much sauce that you cannot feel the original fish taste). Solid side of sweet potato fries and veggies. Truly filled me up. Did not even get a chance to have dessert as the main was so good.
The place is far from perfect. It has a dining room that is rather average looking but cozy and tables far apart to have private conversations. There is a lounge next door with drinks and TVs but did not go in there. The drinks list is OK with some decent wines and cocktails.
I give it a 5 start but I wish I could do 4 and a half because it has some small problems. The experience was excellent hence pushed it to 5.
Positives: some of the best fish I had in while. Very fast courteous service and very prompt. Despite being in a packed place the food arrived relatively fast so didn’t feel like I had to wait for hours. Nice vibe, nice crowd.
Negatives: calamari was soggy and made a while back. Portion was tiny for $ 9. The prices are not too friendly, as most fish is $ 20 give or take and the pasta/​seafood starts at $ 17. Throw some wine with this and a dinner for two can push towards $ 100 with taxes, tip and everything. These are more downtown prices rather than your local Mississauga establishment.
Despite the negatives, I still give this place 5 stars because at the end of the day had a wonderful time.