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Pure Spirits

Pure Spirits is one of the best seafood restaurants in Toronto for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Distillery District.

Pure Spirits occupies one of the Distillery District's most persuasive rooms — soaring Victorian brick, an industrial ceiling that holds the light beautifully, and an oyster bar positioned as the room's structural and philosophical heart.

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Rating (Google) 8.8
2,364 reviews
Toronto
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8.8
Rating
Based on 2364 reviews
Best used for
date night and patio
Price and pace
More of a night out
Neighborhood
Distillery District · 17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada
Price
More of a night out
Google rating
8.8 from 2,364 reviews
Address
Distillery District | 17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada
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What to order

Signature dishes at Pure Spirits

Crab Bites

puff pastry, cream cheese, spicy parmesan aioli, chives

Calamari Tempura

loligo squid, battered and fried with 5 spice, salt and pepper, soy mirin dipping sauce

Sea Bream Ceviche

thai chili dust, daikon radish, pickled cucumber, heirloom carrot, avocado mousse, calamansi citrus, wonton crisps

Yellowfin Tuna Poke

goma wakame, radish, cabbage, avocado, pickle cucumber, fried shallot, edamame, furikake sushi rice, miso ponzu, sesame gochujang

Cantonese Pompano

mushroom ginger broth, king oyster mushrooms, bok choy, cilantro, chives

Why go

What makes Pure Spirits worth the move

Pure Spirits works for date night in Distillery District because the room and the food both help the evening land. Crab Bites and Calamari Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 2,364 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
8.8 from 2,364 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and patio
Style
Seafood in Distillery District
Spend
More of a night out

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.8 from 2,364 reviews
Price point: $$$
Popular dishes: Crab Bites, Calamari Tempura, Sea Bream Ceviche
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Sophie Laurent for Pure Spirits

Google snapshot
8.8 from 2,364 reviews
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Editorial review by Sophie Laurent
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For now, Pure Spirits holds a 8.8 rating across 2,364 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada
Price
$$$
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
8.8 (2,364 reviews)
Cuisine
Seafood

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Pure Spirits serve?

Pure Spirits is a Seafood restaurant located in Distillery District, Toronto. Pure Spirits occupies one of the Distillery District's most persuasive rooms — soaring Victorian brick, an industrial ceiling that holds the light beautifully, and an oyster bar positioned as the room's structural and philosophical heart.

What is Pure Spirits best for?

Pure Spirits is best for date night, patio, special occasion, romantic. Pure Spirits works for date night in Distillery District because the room and the food both help the evening land. Crab Bites and Calamari Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 2,364 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Pure Spirits?

Pure Spirits is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 8.8 from 2,364 reviews

What should I order at Pure Spirits?

Start with Crab Bites, Calamari Tempura, Sea Bream Ceviche and Yellowfin Tuna Poke. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Pure Spirits worth visiting?

Pure Spirits holds a 8.8 Google rating from 2,364 reviews. Pure Spirits works for date night in Distillery District because the room and the food both help the evening land. Crab Bites and Calamari Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 2,364 Google reviews.

Where is Pure Spirits located?

Pure Spirits is located at 17 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Pure Spirits take reservations?

Yes, Pure Spirits accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Pure Spirits good for a date night?

Yes — Pure Spirits is tagged for date night dining. Pure Spirits works for date night in Distillery District because the room and the food both help the evening land. Crab Bites and Calamari Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 2,364 Google reviews.

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