Down Home serves modern farm-to-table tasting in Markdale, with Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025 and a Canada's 100 Best #39 ranking in 2026.
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- Address
- 135299 9 Line, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Canada
- Phone
- +1 705-446-4233
- Website
- downhomerestaurant.com
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Modern farm-to-table tasting
Modern farm-to-table tasting defines the format, with modern cuisine and local sourcing shaping the meal. Michelin gave Down Home Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025, reinforcing its dining focus.
135299 9 Line in Markdale
Markdale is the location, at 135299 9 Line, and dinner is the meal to plan around. Canada's 100 Best ranked Down Home #39 in 2026.
Garden view and extensive wine list
Garden views, quiet noise levels, and leisurely pacing suit a conversation-led evening. The extensive wine list and smart-casual dress code keep planning defined without making the format formal.
Comparable Spots, Quickly
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Home | Modern Farm-to-Table Tasting | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Grey Highlands |
| Actinolite | Seasonal Canadian Tasting Menu | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Christie Pits |
| Ten | Vegetable-Forward Tasting Menu | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Little Portugal |
| 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower | Modern Canadian Fine Dining | $$$$ | , | Entertainment District |
| Bar Goa | Modern Goan Indian | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Church-Yonge Corridor |
| radius® on Hess | Modern Canadian Gastropub | $$$ | , | Hess Village |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants #39
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Cozy
- Rustic
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Garden
- Extensive Wine List
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Cocooned twilight interior with navy walls, amber antique lighting, flickering candles, wooden tables, and handmade pottery creating a personal, lived-in warmth.