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Down Home

CAN$51 and over
Farm-to-table
135299 9 Line, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Joel Gray

From the OpenTable editors: This farmhouse restaurant nestled in Grey Highlands provides an intimate backdrop for 10-course tasting menus that connect diners to the local land and community. Chefs Joel Gray and Hannah Harradin partner with farmers to craft rotating dishes that celebrate the stories behind each ingredient, from rabbit ballontine with three kinds of mushrooms to carrot cavatelli with pickled ground cherries.


Philosophy

Down Home is an exceptional culinary dining experience that weaves the stories of local farms, our land and the seasons through an extensive and creative tasting menu. We are inspired by nature in every step from our regenerative garden, foraged edibles & open fire cooking elements. Taste, sustainability and being stewards for a better future is always at the forefront of what we do here.

Additional information

  • Description
    Down Home is a MICHELIN recommended farmhouse restaurant located in the beautiful country side of Grey Highlands. We welcome you to join us for an intimate evening exploring local producers, fall storage veggies, house ferments and foraged goods. Our ever-changing 10 course tasting menu changes with the offerings from our local farmers and the land. Our tasting menu is $175 per person.As we move into the warmer months we will begin with our first course in the open fire kitchen and exploring the gardens, if its a warm night we will dine outside during the summer months. At times there is a communal table, please make a note if you would like to request a private table.DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: As our menus follow the seasons we kindly ask that vegetarians and pescatarians join us in the months were vegetables are abundant. We are NOT able to accommodate:- vegetarian and vegan- dairy free- gluten free- preferences (likes/dislikes)
  • Neighborhood
    Grey Highlands
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Wine

Experiences

  • Down Home Early Summer Series

    CA$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    Each month offers a new expression of the Down Home experience. We release reservations at the close of each month, offering you a glimpse of the season to come—July on May 30th, August on June 30th and so on. During the summer months we ask that you come prepared for a dining experience outdoors, feel free to bring layers and whatever you may need to ensure a comfortable evening dining al fresco on the farm. If you would prefer to be indoors please let us know and we can accommodate you no problem. June - June at Down Home offers the first of the veg from the gardens, the flowers are in bloom and we may even get a few nights of dining fully outside! We will begin our evening outdoors exploring our open fire kitchen, having a botanical beverage and touring the gardens. If the weather is warm we will dine on our outdoor patio however if its too chilly we will move indoors for the remainder of the meal. July - Think of the gardens fully in bloom, the menu changing every week based on what we are harvesting out of the garden. Fresh fruits are finally here, it’s a very fun time to dine with us in our outdoor space, seeing the chefs cook over the open fires is a sight to be seen which the weather only allows for a few months of the year. Our 10-course tasting menu is $175 per person. A $50 + gratuity booking fee acts as a non-refundable partial prepayment and will be applied to your final bill (or forfeited in the case of cancellation or no-show). We offer a Canadian wine pairing, wines by the glass or bottle, a curated selection of beer, cider, and non-alcoholic options, and welcome BYOW at a corkage fee of $45 per bottle. Please note: we can accommodate some dietary restrictions and as the veggies are in season we CAN host guests who follow a pescatarian and vegetarian diets. This is only in the summer months and will not be offered come the fall through spring. We are unable to provide a vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free menu. If you have specific dietary questions please email us hannah@downhomerestaurant.com to ensure we can accommodate you.
    Down Home Early Summer Series Photo

What 19 people are saying

Down Home reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Food

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Service

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Ambiance

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Value

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Farm-to-table

  • Grey County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Down Home offers a "fantastic experience" with a "must do" adventure in Ontario. Guests rave about the "exceptional" food and "meticulously curated" ambiance. The restaurant features a unique Foraging Feast, where nature's bounty is celebrated with expertly paired Ontario wines. Visitors feel "at home" with the welcoming atmosphere and "attentive staff."
19 Reviews
  1. scott

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent dinner as always each course prepared to perfection will be back

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  2. Laura

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic experience, worth the drive and spending the time to speak to the owners. We will certainly go back. Well done.!

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  3. Bongi

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my mother in law for a belated Mother’s Day meal and she loved it! The only complaint we wished it was bigger portions, that speaks to how tasty every dish was! We wanted more of everything! So much yumminess

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  4. Phyl

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Down to Earth at Down Home Hannah and Joel are amazing hosts with a passion for providing superb food and drink from nature’s bounty. They welcome you with open arms to their little piece of heaven as you step onto their property in Markdale, ON. We were fortunate to attend their Foraging Feast event which started at the bbq pit with an intro to Nick of North. From there, the learning, the sharing and the tantalization of your taste buds begin! In a 2 hour hike, I learned more about what the woods have to offer for food than I have in a lifetime. On our walk, I was thinking to myself, this is what being a true Canadian is all about. The knowledge base of these 3 extraordinary young people exudes inspiration for what we all should be, all of us, in tune with what nature has to offer, cultivate, appreciate, and be grateful for. As you can tell, they moved me. The food and wine…the reason for living ❤️. Starting with a grilled fiddlehead basted in butter and topped with a spattering of sea salt, to samplings from the earth on our walk, a break for a scrumptious nibble and rhubarb cocktail, then back to the restaurant for an unbelievable 10 course feast of sublime flavours of awesomeness. The wine pairing is an extension of glory by Hannah the sommelier and modest owner. Her knowledge of Ontario wines is impressive and perfectly matched with each offering from the chef and modest owner, Joel. Add in Nick, the forager, chef and guide, a magnificent night will always be remembered! Thank you to Hannah, Joel, Nick, and the rest of the staff who made this afternoon and evening an Ontario “must do” adventure! ❤️🥂🇨🇦 We appreciate you and all that you are doing! -Phyl xo

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  5. Ryan

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I’ve had in Ontario. ❤️ Simply astounding in every aspect. 👏

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  6. Suzanne

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was amazing, will be returning. The explanation of where the ingredient are and where they are coming from gives you the true appreciation of the effort and detail that goes into creating this experience. Makes me excited for the seasons to change and enjoy what comes out of that delicious farm!

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  7. Allison

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience. Food and atmosphere equally impressive but not pretentious. Excellent and attentive staff/owners.
    Down HomeResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind review Allison! We look forward to hosting you again!

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  8. Darcy

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was memorable and the food was exceptional. The weather was not on our side and Downhome didn't miss a beat. Cold and wet and it didn't bother anyone a bit. Well done!

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  9. Tim

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Meal, Atmosphere and Service! Without a doubt, we will be back for more. Would highly recommend.

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  10. Martin VIP

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unreal. So great. Best time and best food ever. Def going back

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FAQs

Down Home is rated 5 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Grey County
  5. Grey Highlands

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Down Home

135299 9 Line, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0

Additional information

  • Description
    Down Home is a MICHELIN recommended farmhouse restaurant located in the beautiful country side of Grey Highlands. We welcome you to join us for an intimate evening exploring local producers, fall storage veggies, house ferments and foraged goods. Our ever-changing 10 course tasting menu changes with the offerings from our local farmers and the land. Our tasting menu is $175 per person.As we move into the warmer months we will begin with our first course in the open fire kitchen and exploring the gardens, if its a warm night we will dine outside during the summer months. At times there is a communal table, please make a note if you would like to request a private table.DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: As our menus follow the seasons we kindly ask that vegetarians and pescatarians join us in the months were vegetables are abundant. We are NOT able to accommodate:- vegetarian and vegan- dairy free- gluten free- preferences (likes/dislikes)
  • Neighborhood
    Grey Highlands
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 6:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Wine
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