Best Dinner Places to Eat in Markham

"While not associated with the Toronto-born rapper of the same name, the Drake Hotel’s nightlife offerings are no less hip or happening. This boutique hotel is a hub for local events including concerts, DJs and multimedia art. The Drake’s basement venue, the Underground, hosts a rotating roster of dance parties, touring acts and cultural happenings like slam poetry nights."

"Next on our list is a classic Queen Street supperclub spot that most who are familiar with if they’ve ever gone out to party on Queen West. The Drake Hotel, but for all intensive purposes, we’re strictly talking about the rooftop patio. With premium drinks and food this casual spot lends itself well to the eclectic hipster vibe of Queen West."

"The Sky Yard at the Drake Hotel gives you the very best and true experience of Toronto patios. Photo by Sky Yard At The Drake Hotel website. In the heart of downtown Toronto’s Queen St, the Sky Yard over the Drake Hotel is where the Southwest meets the West Queen."

"Since it’s located on the third floor of an older building right off Queen West on the edge of Chinatown, Alo feels like a secret. And, when you get upstairs, you’ll find one of the most inventive tasting menus in Toronto. Since the food revolves around seasonal ingredients, it changes regularly but you might see things like Hokkaido scallops with truffle and brown butter or a 60-day aged ribeye."

"Settle in for the blind, multi-course tasting menu in either the dining room or at the kitchen counter helmed by chef de cuisine Nick Bentley. For an exceptional dining experience, opt for the wine pairings, matched by wine director Christopher Sealy. While the menu is ever-changing, expect dishes like foie gras, black venetian caviar and soufflé."

"What could be more romantic than dining on exquisite French fare in a beautiful Victorian heritage building?. Alo Restaurant is a fabulous option for Valentine's Day. You and your date will swoon for their beautiful cocktails and dishes."

"Gusto 101 is famous for lamb meatballs and pasta dishes inspired by southern Italy|Courtesy of Gusto. Gusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means ‘taste’ in Italian and that’s exactly what you’re going to get at this upscale lunch spot. Located close to King Street West, this high-quality restaurant serves Torontonians in the city’s Entertainment District."

"A photo posted by Gusto 101 (@gusto101to) on May 2, 2016 at 8:50am PDT. Weekend brunch at Gusto 101 features lemon ricotta pancakes with lemon curd and blueberries. Address: 101 Portland Street, TorontoInstagram:@gusto101to"

"Situated in an unassuming and rather drab-looking strip plaza at the west end of the city, you’ll find a Japanese oasis called Sushi Kaji. The quality and precision at Sushi Kaji is comparable to what you’d taste in Tokyo, but fortunately for Canada-bound foodies, you can find it right here in Toronto. The decor is minimal, with the sushi bar and blond wood counter acting as audience seating in front of the sushi chefs."

"We don't know how old he is now (and it would be rude to ask — didn't your mother ever tell you that?), but we can tell you that means he's an expert of the highest order. Kaji's fundamental philosophy is to handle the food — whether rice or fish — as little as possible, which means his sushi is as close to nature's delicious ingredients as it can possibly get."

"The atmosphere: Found in a sleepy Etobicoke strip mall, Mitsuhiro Kaji’s restaurant is a true shrine to sushi and a pillar of the scene. A giant koi fish decorates the sushi counter wall where chef Kaji prepares his exquisite bites for no more than 30 diners at a time. The sushi: Detail is everything."

"There was a time when Toronto didn’t have overflowing Sushi eateries. There are seemingly many options whether you like hand-rolled or maki, nigiri, or even U-Dong noodles, Oyshi Sushi is a high-end splurge for a Sushi corner in Toronto and is one of the best South Asian restaurants in Toronto. Welcoming guests with complimentary green tea, one can have Tempura, Sushimi, Sushi Pizza, Chicken, or Beef Teriyaki with some beer to accompany, courtesy to bar attached."

"A post shared by Tullio Leone (@tullioleone) on Mar 3, 2020 at 5:25pm PST. Just north of Bloor Street West sits Etiénne Brûle Park. This historic park was named after an early French explorer, Etiénne Brûle, the first explorer to venture beyond the St. Lawrence River into what we now know as Ontario."

"Why You Need To Go: With winding hiking trails and perfectly adorable picnic areas, this quiet Toronto park will have you feeling totally at peace."

"Christie Pits' baseball diamonds gained notoriety when Nazi sympathizers attacked a Jewish baseball team in 1933. But the park has risen above this historical stain to become a summer scene unto itself, one thrumming with life and embracing a local community vibe. The park has plenty of benches for a picnic and a craft beer (I think you get Toronto’s park vibe at this point), and if you can manage it, checking out a free movie in Christie Pits is a quintessential Toronto summer experience."

"Christie Pits, named after the famous Christie sand pits that were here until the early 1900s, is found at Bloor Street West and Christie Street in Koreatown. You will often see families with young children playing in the playground, wading pool or having fun at one of the many community events that the park hosts. There is also a picnic area, a basketball court, a volleyball court, a ball diamond, a fire pit and changing room facilities."

"An 8.9-hectare park located at 750 Bloor Street West and Christie Street, the Christie Pits Parks is named after the famous Christie sand pits that were there until the early 1900s. The park is home to the Alex Duff Memorial Pool, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a multi-sport field. Besides, there is also a community area along with fire pit facilities."

"Incredibly talented, extremely generous and one of the most hard working mamas in the industry. I met her the first week she opened her shop on Queen West and have been a devout customer ever since. Even more so when she opened up her ice cream shop which serves up French-style ice cream and sorbet!"

"This small-batch ice cream shop consistently sells out of their delicious handmade flavours that include pandan, banoffee pie, oolong, ribena and mango. Just make sure you get there early enough in the day to get your hands on one of the scoops or pints."

"Futura Granita + Gelato first opened in September, 2019 on St. Clair Avenue West and is owned by Lois Kim and Carlo Diano. Diano explains the Toronto gelato shops unique name, “Lois’ background is in graphic design, and Futura is a famous typeface. In addition, Futura is a song by an Italian singer/songwriter named Lucio Dalla who is from Bologna, where we learned the craft of gelato and granita-making."

"DaanGo means “cake” in Cantonese and they’ve taken cuteness to the max with their selection of cartoon character macarons, pun-tastic pastries and visually stunning cakes. In addition to their adorable creations, come here for their unexpected flavours such as Vietnamese coffee, roasted milk tea, Ovaltine, pandan coconut and durian. Also, don’t forget their scrumptious cookies!"

"Daan Go is the brainchild of Christopher Siu, who was on season 2 of Masterchef Canada Season 2!. They’re famous for their adorable character macarons, but they also have beautiful cakes and other pastries. They have 1 downtown location in Kensington Market and 2 locations in Scarborough."

"Speaking of bread-like desserts, there’s also this gorgeous spot to check out. You can order handcrafted strudels right to your door all season long. The sweet and flakey dessert is perfect as a gift or for treating yourself."

"Nugateau is an all-eclair patisserie known for authentic French baking techniques and high-quality products with no artificial flavourings. Nugateau has a brilliant selection of creative flavours like Roseabelle (Raspberry Rose & Mascarpone Cream, Raspberry Compote, White Chocolate Glaze, Dried Raspberry and rose petals, Candied Almonds) and Belleviolette (Cassis cremeux,Violet glaze, Fresh Blackberry) meaning their eclairs are guaranteed to delight."

"A post shared by Nügateau Patisserie (@nugateau) on Mar 5, 2020 at 10:15am PST. While this french pastry shop is mostly dedicated to eclairs, cakes are to be found on the menu, and they’re made with just as much care as the tinier offerings. Made with no artificial flavourings, each of these works of art is decorated so elaborately that you almost won’t want to eat it."

"After a period of celebrating the jack-of-all-trades, it is nice to see some specialization in the dessert world. Nugateau is a bakery that uses French baking techniques to result in fantastic eclairs, and only eclairs. This doesn't mean that creativity is out of the window."