Loire is one of the restaurants on Harbord Street that drew us choose our neighborhood to live in. Before we ever ate there, it seemed like a restaurant I would really enjoy with great food, wine, service, and atmosphere but an unpretentious attitude (what my husband would call a "good vibe"). After two visits now I can say it competes with our favorite restaurants from New York on all of these fronts. Both times we've been there the employees have been knowledgeable and attentive, and everything we ate was presented beautifully. In the summer the terrace is fantastic.
Prices are pretty comparable to similar restaurants here and in New York. The dining room is small, which adds to the cozy feel but could make it difficult to get in when the patio, which doubles the size of the restaurant, is not open. The food is fantastically fresh and flavorful and adjusted to use local and seasonal ingredients - which as you'll see is a huge draw for me. I'd definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone.