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    Pure Spirits

    3.2 (331 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Becky C.

    Our server, Jimmy, was so nice. Really great and made our experience enjoyable. The food was decent but not anything I loved. My favourite was the mushroom salad

    18 scrumptious oysters.
    Elle G.

    We are longtime customers of this restaurant. We love this place. Always a fantastic selection of oysters, and their mussels and frites are fantastic. They do change up their menu periodically, so that really makes it interesting. They definitely have done some changes for their summer menu, which include a lobster roll (Which they sometimes have as a special). they have also added a full steamed lobster to the menu, and they have a variety of other kinds of options from sandwiches to main courses to salads. I noticed they had a very unusual looking Reuben sandwich which was made with mahi-mahi as opposed to corned beef. Might have to try that next time. I did have their ice tea of the day which was peach and boy was it delicious. Really refreshing and not overly sweetened. The service is always really good. The waiters and waitresses really know their menu and what the offerings are. We ended up sitting inside because it really was a hot day, and the oyster house kind of vibe that they have going on really is quite pleasant. They are located in the Distillery district, so you can get there either via transit or you can drive. There is limited outdoor and underground parking in this location. Weekends can be rather busy and so can get full quickly but if you come during the week during a not too busy time you should be good

    Crab cake appetizer
    Tara H.

    Came here and was able to enjoy sitting outside with our dog. Our server was very nice and friendly. We had the crab cake appetizer, which was very good. My husband ordered their jerk chicken sandwich that came with an epic onion ring and French fries. I ordered their crab poutine which was very filling and had large pieces of crab. We both didn't finish our food due to the large portions but all the food we ate tasted very good. I'd highly recommend this place.

    Mussels
    Cassandra H.

    I visit this restaurant every time I'm in Toronto because it's cute and has lovely servers and all the oysters I want. But I've never quite been able to find a main dish that I like. As always, I tried all the east coast oysters on the menu. My husband and I also split the calamari which was heavenly. But the mussels I had just didn't meet the standard of the rest. They were quite large for PEI oysters and just didn't quite get that flavour profile right. I'm about ready to turn this place into an 'appetizer and oysters' stop next time.

    Fried Tofu Bowl
    Susan H.

    Fun and festive atmosphere with knowledgable, friendly staff. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We dined indoors for lunch - party of 4. Everything we ordered was absolutely amazing and plenty of portions! My Mussels in Curry Sauce were succulent, flavorful and the portion was so large, I had to let my hubby finish it. We also had Crab Poutine, Spicy Jerk Chicken Sandwich, and Fried Tofu Bowl. Everyone's meal was so wonderfully delicious! They have a large selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. I ordered the Harpoon Oyster Shooter which was presented with a fresh oyster with hot sauce and dill served over a shot of vodka. If I lived here, I would be a regular - even just for drinks and the festive atmosphere in the area, but don't miss out on their amazing culinary creations!

    Mile high chocolate cake- it's a lot bigger than it looks!
    Elle F.

    Any venue that is super dog friendly gets a thumbs up in my books! We had a seat on the patio with our pups and indulged in some drinks, and dinner. The service was super friendly!! A lot of the servers loved dogs so they would pop over to give ours some love which is always nice- being able to share dog stories and have our pups savour in the attention! The food was a lot better than I expected! We tried several mains and the pasta seemed so decadent, I had the mussels which was simple and delish, everyone was content with their selection! We all shared the mile high chocolate cake and between the 6 of us there was more than enough to go around! It was absolutely delicious though, would I get it again ? Probably not as if I we were less people it would be a wasteful but for a a large group it was definitely a treat!

    El Diablo Oyster Shooter
    Mike S.

    We came in to Pure Spirits for drinks and oysters when hopping around the Distillery District and that's exactly what we got! Are arrived around 2:30PM on a Sunday and had no problem getting a table. They have a lot of inside seating and a patio. The weather was great so we decided to sit on the patio which was a great chose. Once seat our waiter came by with menus and we quickly ordered drinks. I went with the Strawberry Basil Smash which was very good. I normally don't go for a fruit bourbon based drink but it sounds very good and it was. We order 2 rounds of oysters and let our waiter pick the ones to go with. All of them were great for sure some of the best oysters I have had. I will say they were most likely pretty pricy especially after ordering around 30 oysters and trying all of them but I was paying the bill which was great for me. After I finished my first drink I say they I was ready for more bourbon. I saw they had Oyster Shooters for $12 (Canadian so under $10 American). I ordered the Bayou which comes with a House Oyster, Shot of Woodford Reserve, Hot Sauce, and a piece of in house made Beef Jerky. You really can't beat that. I of course had 2 during our time we. We really enjoyed Pure Spirit and what also made it great of use were our waiters. They dealt with all our questions, gave us great tips, and like I mentioned earlier picked us out some great oysters. For sure a great spot to come for drinks and oysters on a Sunday afternoon.

    Molly Z.

    Cocktails were absolutely amazing. Oysters as well! I was visiting from NYC and wanted to see the holiday market. I accidentally stumbled upon this place and was happy I did. (Although the seats at the bar are SO uncomfortable. Clearly they don't want people to linger lol) but would definitely come back.

    Ahra J.

    Totally forgot to write this review weeks ago but definitely deserves recognition! We stopped by here on our last leg of our trip and glad we did! The staff immediately greeted us and were so friendly throughout our time there. They also did not have one of the drinks and I asked for the espresso martini with the marshmallow and they did not give me a hard time, so thank you!! The vibe is so cool too! It's a combination of an upscale wine bar and seafood bar with a view of the oyster bar right up front. I love how they have so many selections of oysters from various locations! Would love to check out this place and nearby area again soon!

    Mahi Reuben
    Jess A.

    The service was welcoming and kind, which was a relief since I had been told at two previous restaurants they didn't have outdoor seating for a single diner (I swear I don't come off feral or threatening, so this was odd to me. Frumpy, maybe- but should that be a barrier to entry?) Anyway, this was my first experience with a Caesar, and I can't believe it took me this long- like a Bloody Mary, but... different. And this one had jerky! Yes ma'am! It was fun to try a couple oysters and read the tasting notes on the menu to see if I could pick up in the nuances. The Mahi Reuben was unusual (in good way) and the fries were what you want fries to be when you decide to go the comfort food route- a little crispy, a little greasy, a lot salty.

    Food 5/5 Highly recommend Unagi toast and deep fried calamari
    Crystal L.

    Never been to pure spirits when i travel to the distillery district since i usually just go for desserts or just for Christmas market. - like i didn't notice the restaurant until that night when i went to Christmas market and i was in the freezing cold. The interior was definitely a cute date spot. Highly recommend! I thought it was more bar- style, but it was actually really cute! Food came super fast and the server was super nice. Everything taste absolutely delicious highly recommend the Ungai (eel) toast its kinda like a dragon roll sushi but in toast The steak was also made preferably! Only thing i really enjoy was the sweet potato fries. Not that it was bad, i just rather have it in stripes than in little squares. I guess coz it was in tiny squares, it became a bit mushy and overly saucey. Overal great experience, great food! Would def come back!

    Bottoms up
    Daniel M.

    Visiting Toronto and while walking around we found this place. Asked if we had a reservation which we didn't and was then met with an eye roll and a huff. Place was half empty with plenty of tables but got the attitude anyway. We were given the last table in the back next to the service tables. No big deal but really didn't need the attitude from the hostess. Love oysters so that's what we got along with a few beers and some appetizers. Food is solid and the beer is cold but for what it is to me it's overpriced. Ahhhhhh

    Catherine N.

    I should preface this with that we had NO plans to see/do much other than the Christmas Market. However .. there was something special about Pure Spirits. And once inside, it all made sense! We are a huge fan of oysters, and not just your every day we do oysters kinda oysters -- they've got to be good and these ones did not disappoint. We went with the Shuckers dozen (and we always prefer the east coast ones) and the trio of sauces. The mango habanero one sounded offside for oysters ... but it was our favourite! We were seated at the bar since all of their tables were booked with reservations and the bar service was decent. Not totally attentive (which we've been used to in past) but it wasn't a big deal. We stayed for a glass of wine with our oysters and vowed to absolutely come back to try other menu items. Everything felt clean and inviting, some music playing soft enough and the restaurant was buzzing with yumm's and oohhh's as dishes came out. Thank you for our first time experience and will not be our last!

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    Long waiting for the drinks and food to arrive... Very pricey. The portions are rather small. Go there just if you are a real oyster lover.

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