Pure Spirits

4.6

2407 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

22:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Nestled in the Distillery Historic District, Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill invites you to experience the charm of Victorian-era industrial architecture, both indoors and on our delightful patio. Known as the best seafood restaurant in Toronto, we take pride in serving fresh oysters from Canada’s east and west coasts, along with unique specialties from around the globe. Casual attire and a love for great food are all you need to enjoy your visit!

Our friendly staff is here to guide you through a curated selection of local beers and wines that pair perfectly with your meal. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite before a theatre show or enjoying a leisurely evening on the patio with friends, we aim to respect your schedule while providing a relaxing atmosphere to soak in the view. Join us for a fun, memorable dining experience!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood, Canadian, Pan-Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
Phone number
(416) 361-5859
Website
http://purespirits.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jason McLaren
Catering
We cater to any size event from 20-700 and specialize in weddings. Menu selections include hors d'oeuvres, canapes, mini appetizers, three course - five course prix fixe menus to fit any budget.
Private party facilities
There are fantastic event spaces across the Distillery Historic District. Check out https://www.distilleryevents.com/ for more information.

Location
17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Area
Distillery District
Cross Street
Parliament
Parking details
Driving south to north, the parking lot is on right hand side. Coming from Front on Parliament, pass Mill street and parking lot is on left hand side. There is parking 24 hours for up to 500 vehicles
Entertainment
At the slightest sight of summer, we open the doors to our patio where you can sit and take in the beautiful Victorian Industrial architecture that the site is famous for. Grab a seat at the Oyster Bar where you can mingle with a Chef shucking your oysters to order and teaching you about the amazing flavours and how to best match it to our selection of local beers.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$2.00 a shuck Tuesday
CA$2.00 per person
4 Mar 2025 only
Every Tuesday, we offer $2.00 a shuck from 12pm-9pm to our all our guests. Please enjoy a east coast selection of oysters, feel free to pair a crisp white wine or a local draught beer with it.
All you can eat Mussels Monday
CA$29.50 per person
3 Mar 2025 only
Please join us every Monday for all you can eat mussels. We are offering P.E.I mussels all day from 12pm-9pm, 2 sauces to choose from and a great seafood friendly wine option.

What 2,407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Pure Spirits offers a fantastic dining experience with "amazing food" and "wonderful staff." Known for its delectable seafood, particularly the oysters, it offers a "warm, relaxed atmosphere" perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. The service is consistently praised as "friendly and attentive," enhancing the overall experience.

2,407 Reviews

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Barbara
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and very attentive service. We especially enjoyed the Arctic Char and the grilled shrimp on the Cobb salad
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Bernice
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant and great service and food. Our waitress was very friendly and the food was very good
Pure SpiritsResponded 1 day ago
Bernice, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found our service friendly. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience! Best Regards, Stuart K.
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Sheryl
VIP
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food. Pleasant environment. Decent prices. We will return.
Pure SpiritsResponded today
Thanks for your feedback, Sheryl! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience! Best Regards, Stuart K.
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Roman
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Incredible spot. Wife is a fairly tough seafood critic. She says 100% heading back. Oysters were delicious. Looking forward to the teonn no person seafood tower next time. Can’t wait…
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John
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In short it was fabulous. Really personal and well informed wait staff. The food was amazing - Octopus was the best I have ever had.
Pure SpiritsResponded today
Thanks for the awesome feedback, Pat! We’re thrilled to see that you’re loving what we do. Your support means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to keep delivering great experiences for you! Best Regards, Stuart K.
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Elizabeth
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife had the Past and it was fantastic and I had the fish and chips. The fish was really good put the fries tasted like they were reheated and greasy. Overall we will defiantly return
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Parsi
VIP
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were outstanding. We were left with fantastic family memories thanks to Michelle will go back more times
Pure SpiritsResponded 1 day ago
Parsi, we’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience! It’s great to know that Michelle made your visit special. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more fantastic family memories! Best Regards, Stuart K.
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Jerome
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. A little loud for us but no worries seems all were having fun. Great dinner and theatre ( Kim's Convenience at Baillie Theatre) combo. Hlad we landed on a Tuesday as we really enjoyed the oysters..
Pure SpiritsResponded on 13 February 2025
Jerome, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed both our food and service, and it’s great to hear that your dinner paired well with a night at the theatre. Tuesdays are definitely a great time to visit if you love oysters! We appreciate your feedback on the noise level and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable meal soon. Best regards, Stuart K.
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Renate
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our group went here for Winterlicious dinner. the menu looked so good that I wanted to switch menus to the regular one. I didn’t and the apps to dessert were delicious. They also gave us an off the menu veg to try, which was nice. The only small negative was the warm berry chiffon, which arrived without any berries which was particularly why my friend ordered it. The service was great though and the waiter apologized as they ran out of berries. I am already planning my next trip there!
Pure SpiritsResponded on 13 February 2025
Renate, thank you for joining us for Winterlicious and for sharing your experience! We're delighted that you enjoyed your meal and that our team was able to offer something extra for you to try. We’re sorry about the missing berries on the chiffon and appreciate your understanding. It’s great to hear that you’re already planning your next visit—we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Stuart K.
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Janice
Toronto
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family had an absolutely wonderful evening at Pure Spirits. The food was great as always but what really set our experience apart was the people. Everyone we interacted with was fantastic and made our evening very memorable. Pure Spirits is a favourite restaurant for our family and we will continue to frequent.
Pure SpiritsResponded on 11 February 2025
Thank you for your kinds words Janice. We appreciate you coming back and having your family dinner with us. We are also delighted to hear that you enjoyed not only our food, but also our team and the fantastic interaction. We love hearing about your memorable moments and look forward to your return. Kind Regards Stuart K.
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Pure Spirits is rated 4.6 stars by 2407 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

22:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Additional information

Cross Street
Parliament
Area
Distillery District
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Seafood, Canadian, Pan-Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Driving south to north, the parking lot is on right hand side. Coming from Front on Parliament, pass Mill street and parking lot is on left hand side. There is parking 24 hours for up to 500 vehicles
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jason McLaren
Entertainment
At the slightest sight of summer, we open the doors to our patio where you can sit and take in the beautiful Victorian Industrial architecture that the site is famous for. Grab a seat at the Oyster Bar where you can mingle with a Chef shucking your oysters to order and teaching you about the amazing flavours and how to best match it to our selection of local beers.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://purespirits.ca/
Phone number
(416) 361-5859
Catering
We cater to any size event from 20-700 and specialize in weddings. Menu selections include hors d'oeuvres, canapes, mini appetizers, three course - five course prix fixe menus to fit any budget.
Private party facilities
There are fantastic event spaces across the Distillery Historic District. Check out https://www.distilleryevents.com/ for more information.

Pure Spirits

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

$2.00 a shuck Tuesday

All you can eat Mussels Monday

Menu

What 2,407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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