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Winter Tasting Menu Layout - Down Home, Markdale, ON
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Down Home

CAN$51 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Romantic

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

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (705) 446-4233
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Description
    Rooted in Local Collaboration and CURIOUS dining.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 $190 per person.When the weather allows we will begin our first course outside in our outdoor kitchen. We will then move into our cozy farmhouse to the remainder of our evening together. 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, pescatarian and vegan- dairy free- gluten free- preferences (likes/dislikes)
  • Neighbourhood
    Grey Highlands
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Wine

Experiences

  • Sap Boil Backyard Bash

    $70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 14, 2025 only
    3:00 p.m.
    The time has come for our third annual Sap Boil Backyard Bash! An outdoor afternoon celebrating true Canadiana with a maple sap boil in our outdoor kitchen space. Dress in your layers for a 3pm arrival you will be greeted into our "sugar shack" and cozy up by the fires with a warm complimentary cocktail/mocktail. Food will be passed throughout the day, think Pork Belly Cassoulet and Brioche French Toast. There will be an outdoor bar setup with beverage for purchase serving organic wines, local beer and non alcoholic options. The day is ticketed and is a cost of $70, which includes all the food and a welcome drink. There will not be tickets available for purchase onsite, they MUST be bought ahead of time. This is a family friendly event, children under 5 are free please make a note of children at your time of booking. This event will be completely outdoors so please dress appropriately. Fingers crossed for warm weather, it may be muddy! This ticket is non refundable, if something comes up that prevents you from joining us please feel free to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member. We cannot accommodate dietary restrictions for this event.
    Sap Boil Backyard Bash photo
  • Sap Boil Backyard Bash Saturday March 15th

    $70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 15, 2025 only
    3:00 p.m.
    The time has come for our third annual Sap Boil Backyard Bash! An outdoor afternoon celebrating true Canadiana with a maple sap boil in our outdoor kitchen space. Dress in your layers for a 3pm arrival you will be greeted into our "sugar shack" and cozy up by the fires with a warm complimentary cocktail/mocktail. Food will be passed throughout the day, think Pork Belly Cassoulet and Brioche French Toast. There will be an outdoor bar setup with beverage for purchase serving organic wines, local beer and non alcoholic options. The day is ticketed and is a cost of $70, which includes all the food and a welcome drink. There will not be tickets available for purchase onsite, they MUST be bought ahead of time. This is a family friendly event, children under 5 are free please make a note of children at your time of booking. This event will be completely outdoors so please dress appropriately. Fingers crossed for warm weather, it may be muddy! This ticket is non refundable, if something comes up that prevents you from joining us please feel free to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member. We cannot accommodate dietary restrictions for this event.
    Sap Boil Backyard Bash Saturday March 15th photo
  • Sap Boil Backyard Bash Saturday March 29th

    $70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 29, 2025 only
    3:00 p.m.
    The time has come for our third annual Sap Boil Backyard Bash! An outdoor afternoon celebrating true Canadiana with a maple sap boil in our outdoor kitchen space. Dress in your layers for a 3pm arrival you will be greeted into our "sugar shack" and cozy up by the fires with a warm complimentary cocktail/mocktail. Food will be passed throughout the day, think Pork Belly Cassoulet and Brioche French Toast. There will be an outdoor bar setup with beverage for purchase serving organic wines, local beer and non alcoholic options. The day is ticketed and is a cost of $70, which includes all the food and a welcome drink. There will not be tickets available for purchase onsite, they MUST be bought ahead of time. This is a family friendly event, children under 5 are free please make a note of children at your time of booking. This event will be completely outdoors so please dress appropriately. Fingers crossed for warm weather, it may be muddy! This ticket is non refundable, if something comes up that prevents you from joining us please feel free to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member. We cannot accommodate dietary restrictions for this event.
    Sap Boil Backyard Bash Saturday March 29th photo

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on all time ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grey County

    Most Booked

4 Reviews
  1. Jeannette

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening at DownHome was nothing short of wondrous. Every aspect of the experience, from ambience to food and everything in between was meticulously curated … the evening was like a dance! THANK YOU DownHome, for such a magical night!

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  2. Randy

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful experience. Well curated, extremely knowledgeable. Wine pairings were perfect.

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  3. Michelle

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ultimate 10 course tasting menu in a peaceful, welcoming setting, with east coast hospitality and the most beautiful, artistic and delicious locally sourced food. The whole experience is 10/10. If this is your thing and you haven’t tried the absolute gem that is @downhomerestaurant yet, it’s time! Chef’s kiss.

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  4. Carolyn

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was wonderful from start to finish! It was lovely having the first course out by the outdoor kitchen with wood burning fires to keep us warm, before moving indoors for the rest of the courses. The flavours in each dish were delicious and we enjoyed listening to the stories behind how some of the ingredients were selected and where they came from. We felt ‘at home’ with the atmosphere throughout the evening. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a very enjoyable evening!

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FAQs

Down Home is rated 5 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Down Home

135299 9 Line, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0

Additional information

  • Description
    Rooted in Local Collaboration and CURIOUS dining.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 $190 per person.When the weather allows we will begin our first course outside in our outdoor kitchen. We will then move into our cozy farmhouse to the remainder of our evening together. 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, pescatarian and vegan- dairy free- gluten free- preferences (likes/dislikes)
  • Neighbourhood
    Grey Highlands
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 6:00 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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