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10 Best Restaurants in Markham’s Main Street Unionville

10 Best Restaurants in Markham’s Main Street Unionville

Searching for the best restaurants in Markham’s Main Street Unionville to eat at?

Main Street Unionville is most definitely the cutest spot in all of Markham, with all of its historic buildings and cool restaurants and boutiques.

Whether you’re looking for a cool spot to grab drinks with the girls or a romantic spot to take a date, there are plenty of fantastic restaurants and spots in Main Street Unionville.

There are also plenty of fun things to do in Main Street Unionville, so you can definitely spend a whole day exploring this adorable neighbourhood.

Here are some of the best restaurants to visit in Main Street Unionville!

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Best restaurants in Markham’s Main Street Unionville


Pig & Chicken Korean Restaurant in Main Street Unionville, Markham

Pig & Chick

This mom-and-pop owned Korean restaurant serves up delicious Korean fried chicken, jokbal (pork hock), and other Korean comfort foods at their spot in Main Street Unionville.

Their honey butter is our fave of their Korean fried chicken flavours, and I have yet to try their jokbal, which I’m super curious about!

LOCATION: 190 Main St Unionville Unit 2, Unionville, ON


Takeout from Sung Won Korean Restaurant in Markham, Ontario
Chicken Katsu (the dipping sauce was amaze) and Bulgogi Dupbap from Sung Won.

Sung Won Korean Restaurant

Sung Won is actually located just outside of Main Street Unionville, but it’s definitely worth including!

This friendly, family-owned Korean restaurant is most well-known for their generous banchan (side dish) portions.

You’ll find all the Korean comfort food classics like Pork Bone Soup and Bibimbap.

You always get generous portions of 4 different side dishes: potato salad, fish cakes, kimchi, and glass noodles!

Take note that they’re takeout-only, so call ahead to order and bring your food over to Main Street Unionville for a little picnic.

LOCATION: 4431 Hwy 7, Unionville, ON


Beef Skewers from Chat Bar in Main Street Unionville, Markham
Beef skewers from Chat Bar.

Chat Bar

In the mood for some delicious izakaya eats?

Chat Bar is an izakaya-style Chinese spot known for their chuan’r (AKA Chinese skewers), and you can find them on Main Street Unionville.

It’s the perfect spot to grab savoury skewers and beer, and they’re even open late.

They have all kinds of delicious meat and veggie skewer options (try their lamb skewers), plus other Chinese comfort food options.

Grilled Scallops from Chat Bar in Main Street Unionville, Markham
Charcoal Grilled Scallop from Chat Bar.

If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll definitely want to try their Charcoal Grilled Scallop.

They’re topped with a delicious garlicky sauce, which you can slurp alongside the noodles!

You can also find Chat Bar in Scarborough, North York, and downtown!

LOCATION: 187 Main St, Unionville, ON


NextDoor Restaurant

You’ll find modern and seasonal Canadian dishes with a twist at NextDoor, and they even have brunch almost everyday of the week.

I love how unique their dishes are, and they’ve got creations like their French Onion Cheeseburger and Fried Chicken & Caviar!

They even have an epic brunch tower ($58 for 2 or $110 for 4) if you’re looking to go all out with brunch.

They even have their own parking lot, which is a rarity in Main Street Unionville.

NextDoor is actually a sister restaurant to the popular Markham brunch spot, Smash Kitchen and Bar!

LOCATION: 139 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON


Cocktails at the Unionville Arms Pub & Grill in Main Street Unionville, Markham, Ontario

Unionville Arms Pub & Grill

The Unionville Arms has been a staple in Main Street Unionville since 1989, and you can find all the classic pub staples with other delicious fusion eats.

They’ve got 16 beer taps, including local craft brews if you’re into that!

They have a super nice patio that’s perfect for hanging out with your friends, and it’s even heated for those chillier summer nights.

A historic 1800s building used to sit here before a fire broke out in 2008, which was once a blacksmith shop, auto repair garage, playhouse, York Region’s first movie theatre, restaurant, general store, and post office!

LOCATION: 189 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON


Jake's on Main in Markham's Main Street Unionville

Jake’s on Main

Jake’s has one of the nicest patios in Main Street Unionville, and they’ve got a large menu of everything from poutines to burgers.

They’ve also got an extensive drink menu with plenty of cocktails, wines, and beers on tap.

Order one of their mega 32oz cocktails to share with your partner or friend!

LOCATION: 202 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON


Il Postino Ristorante in Markham's Main Street Unionville

Il Postino

Upscale Italian cuisine is what you’ll find at this beautiful converted-house-turned-restaurant in Main Street Unionville.

They offer a modern take on Italian classics with their house-made pastas and pizzas!

If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll definitely want to try their Grilled Seafood Platter.

LOCATION: 186 Main St, Unionville, ON


Ambiyan Indian Restaurant

Enjoy traditional and modern Indian dishes at Ambiyan, with options like Butter Chicken and Brie Cheese Pakora.

You’ll also find plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, which is great for my plant-eating friends!

Their lunch specials are also pretty good, ranging from $14 to $19.

They’ve got a really lovely patio in front of their restaurant, and the interior of the restaurant is nice and cozy as well.

You can also find Ambiyan in Toronto, located right by Yonge & St. Clair.

LOCATION: 149 Main St, Unionville, ON


Inspire Restaurant

Inspire is a fantastic restaurant in Markham serving up Asian fusion dishes, and you can find them in Main Street Unionville.

From their Shiitake Udon Carbonara to their Wagyu Loco Moco, they’ve got a fantastic selection of dishes.

Their decor is very eclectic and fun as well!

They’re closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and they’re only open for dinner!

LOCATION: 144 Main St N #1, Markham, ON


Hibiki Japanese Cuisine in Markham, Ontario

Hibiki Japanese Cuisine

If you’re in the mood for a nice meal, Hibiki is the perfect spot to visit.

Hibiki is actually located just outside of Main Street Unionville, and they serve up some of the best sushi in Markham!

They serve up some of the freshest sashimi in town, and they have all kinds of authentic Japanese dishes on the menu.

Hibiki Japanese Cuisine in Markham, Ontario

They’ve also got delicious cooked dishes like Yakionigiri (grilled rice balls), Black Cod Misozuke (grilled black cod), and Seared Foie Gras & Scallop!

Hibiki Japanese Cuisine in Markham, Ontario
The Black Cod Misozuke is heavenly.

If you’re a fan of tasting menus, they offer set menus during holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas, perfect for sampling a bunch of different Japanese dishes (and sushi!)

My family and I visited for my dad’s birthday and tried the Christmas set menu, and the sushi was definitely our favourite part of the entire meal.

Hibiki Japanese Cuisine in Markham, Ontario

The interior of the restaurant is also lovely, with plenty of booth seating!

If you’re familiar with restaurants in Richmond Hill and Markham, you might remember their sister restaurant Inatei, which sadly shut down years ago!

Hibiki is actually located right next door to Platform Espresso Bar, which is an adorable coffee shop in Markham that also serves great brunch.

LOCATION: 4450 Hwy 7, Unionville, ON


Best restaurants in Markham’s Main Street Unionville:

  1. Pig & Chick
  2. Sung Won Korean Restaurant
  3. Chat Bar
  4. NextDoor Restaurant
  5. Unionville Arms Pub & Grill
  6. Jake’s on Main
  7. Il Postino
  8. Ambiyan Indian Restaurant
  9. Inspire Restaurant
  10. Hibiki Japanese Cuisine

These were some of the best restaurants to eat at in Markham’s adorable Main Street Unionville neighbourhood!

If you’re looking for fun things to do in the area, check out my blog post on the best things to do in Main Street Unionville.

And if you’re looking for more great neighbourhoods in Markham to visit, you have to visit Downtown Markham – they’ve also got plenty of awesome restaurants worth visiting!

Have you eaten at any of these Main Street Unionville restaurants? What are some other great Markham restaurants you’ve visited? Let me know on Twitter or Instagram!

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Best restaurants in Main Street Unionville, Markham
  1. Lorna says:

    Hey, I am from the UK and staying in Richmond Hill until early January. I am looking for recommendations for Christmas Day lunch in Unionville. Can you kindly recommend.
    Huge thanks!
    Lorna

  2. Jessica Lam says:

    Hi Lorna, I’d recommend Il Postino for Italian or NextDoor for unique fusion dishes, but definitely check their hours closer to then to see if they’ll be open! Enjoy your trip 🙂

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