Short Turn
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Discover Short Turn restaurant at 576 Queen St W, Toronto. Enjoy casual dining, great cocktails, and vegetarian options. Check menu, hours & reviews here.
576 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B5, Canada
Short Turn
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Short Turn is a trendy restaurant located at 576 Queen St W, Toronto, offering a cozy and casual atmosphere perfect for groups and social gatherings. Known for its creative small plates and impressive cocktail menu, this spot is a favorite for those seeking a memorable dining experience combined with excellent drinks in a welcoming environment.
The menu features a diverse selection, including vegetarian options, specialty sandwiches like the Mushroom Shawarma, and standout dishes such as Steamed Black Cod in Laksa. Guests can enjoy a wide range of beverages from craft cocktails to wine and hard liquor, with attentive table service enhancing every visit. With delivery, takeout, and dine-in options available, Short Turn easily fits various dining preferences.
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Local favorites
Visitors choose Short Turn for its trendy yet cozy atmosphere, creative small plates, and exceptional cocktail offerings in downtown Toronto.
Known for expertly crafted drinks including strong martinis and innovative Vietnamese coffee cocktails.
A welcoming spot popular with groups and the LGBTQ+ community, offering a safe and inclusive environment.
Diverse menu items such as Korean fried chicken, tuna hand rolls, and vegetarian-friendly dishes.
A casual dining experience with intimate seating and a relaxed vibe ideal for casual evenings out.
Options include beer, wine, hard liquor, coffee, and vegetarian plates, satisfying diverse tastes.
Enjoy dine-in, takeout, or delivery, making it convenient for different dining preferences.
Experience
Ideal for evenings filled with creative flavors and handcrafted cocktails, Short Turn shines as a go-to destination for those looking to unwind in a relaxed yet vibrant setting.
The combination of inventive small plates, quality cocktails, and a cozy, inclusive atmosphere makes Short Turn perfect for social dinners and casual nights out with friends or the LGBTQ+ community. — FoodPlacee editorial note
The inviting vibe and shareable small plates create an excellent setting for gatherings, making it easy to enjoy a variety of flavors while connecting with friends or family.
With great cocktails on offer, including favorites like the Freezer Martini and Garibaldi, it’s an ideal spot to savor expertly crafted drinks in a trendy bar environment.
For those preferring to enjoy Short Turn’s menu at home, delivery and takeout options provide easy access to the restaurant’s flavorful offerings.
Open Friday through Sunday, the weekend dining experience here suits casual meet-ups and relaxed brunches or dinners with a creative twist.
The intimate, cozy space enhances dining moments whether enjoying signature small plates, comforting dishes like Mac + Cheese, or inventive vegetarian selections.
Guest sentiment
A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.
"We had a great time, we had some white wine, beers and cocktails. We order a food option that came with oysters, french fries, sushi and some shrimps. The french fries were my favorite part! The bartender was very friendly, and the place is very small but cozy. Great place to go for some drinks!"
"Cute small bar combined with 416 snack bar. Small menu. Their freeze martini is good. Pretty strong."
"Cute- restaurant Amazing take on food Burger, omelette, pancake smear dish and sausage dishes were excellent! Def be back. Cocktails spicy marg! Fabulous!"
"Cocktails are always great, yes. Food is always great, yes. Service? Great. But of note: tonight I ordered a coke and not only did it come in a sexy tall glass with a gorgeous little lime wedge perched on top, it came with a BEAUTIFUL PLASTIC STRAW, not a dumb paper straw that lasts 3 minutes, no, a real thicc plastic straw circa 2015, one that had enough diameter and girth for proper beverage enjoyment, and when I tell you that that coke was the best goddamn coke I’ve ever had in my life???? I mean it with my full chest. I love you short turn"
"Second time here and what else can I say other than this place is fantastic. They changed some of their menu since I had gone earlier in the year and I always love when I find new drinks I love even more than the first time. Their take on Vietnamese coffee (with alcohol ofc) is a contender for one of my favourite drinks in the city, and their martini means business. Their food is great, the spot is cozy and the service is exceptional (they explained every drink very well). I’ll be back!"
"The new menu is loved all the dishes we ordered, especially the black cod laska, char siu bolo brekky, and sausage. Very flavourful and creative dishes, and not too heavy or overpowering!"
"I promise the food is just as good as it sounds on the menu. The cod pasta dish was so creamy and flavourful. The broccoli Caesar is tough to not inhale. My favourite by far was the mushroom shawarma. That was unbelievable and I’m still thinking about it. The space is really tight and I feel like really ideal for groups of 2. 4 of us were at a table and it was really uncomfortable. I will definitely be back and I’ll be trying 416 snack bar too!"
"A cozy place with an old fashioned diner design. Great service, friendly staff who actually explain and describe the food when you have questions, even if they don’t know the answer they will ask and comeback with an answer. Burgers were good but I felt it had too much relish. The stuffed wings were great, juicy and tasty. Karage chicken was moist crispy and flavourful. Overall it’s a great place to catchup with friends and enjoy some snacks."
Visit info
Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
Plan visits around weekend dinner hours for the best experience at this popular Queen Street West restaurant.
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