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    Uncle Joes Family Restaurant

    3.4 (86 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Over eazy on point
    Gabby E.

    Food was great .I got ever easy with bacon The ho.e fries were abit too oily but the rest was good . Presentation was on point ! Service was good . Kind and attentive the place is very old school . A bit dark inside . The far back room is nice and bright . Very nice for events. I forgot to ask if the do . . I took my foodie baby with me . They do not have a change room for babies . They offered to use a table in the back. :( I will come back food is very affordable I paid 13$ and change +tip ! Amazing

    French Onion Soup
    Isaac L.

    Several months ago, I saw an online content creator trying the Pork Hock dish at Uncle Joes Family Restaurant which catch my attention. After trying this restaurant for three times (two dine-ins and one take out). I believe it time for me to share my thoughts on this Hidden Little Gem. First of all, I love the classic interior décor of this family restaurant. It like time travelling back to the 70's. Secondly, the lady owner is very welcoming and friendly, just felt like home. Last but not least, the food is excellent and some of the items are comparable to five stars downtown restaurants. Let further discuss some of my favourite must try items at Uncle Joes Family Restaurant. French Onion Soup: Every time I visit a western restaurant, the first thing I order from the menu is their French Onion soup. The French Onion soup usually turn out to be a disappointment but not at this place. The cheese on top is just the right portion and not over boiled. The onions are well-caramelized but not over-caramelized. The onion soup broth is just pure onion sweetness and not salty at all. This is very difficult to achieve, as the soup base will become more concentrated when keep warming during the day. I tried their French Onion soup both at lunch and dinner time, they managed to maintain their soup base not too salty. Their French Onion soup is on par with the La Société restaurant (now closed), which in my opinion served the best French Onion soup in Toronto. Pork Hock: They do not serve the German style crispy skin pork hock which most people might expect (including myself) but it is not a bad thing. Their pork hock slow roasted extremely well. It is very tender, moist inside and flavourful. The pork skin is super jelly and full of collagen. Overall, this is the best pork hock I have tried in GTA. Rib Eye Steak: I was very surprise when I took the first bite of the Rib Eye steak. I did not expect a family style diner will able to grill near Toronto high-end steakhouse quality steak. The pleasant grill smoky flavour of steak is very appetizing and not overpowering. The chef grills the steak exactly to your desired doneness. The meat quality is decent as well. I should have listened to the lady owner and have my steak in medium doneness instead of medium rare, as the fat marble will melt and further enhance the flavour. Liver & Onions: It is very difficult to cook ordinary ingredients and turn it into an amazing dish. Their Liver & Onions is one of those dishes. The liver is lightly cutlet and cooked just right, not over or undercooked. The onions are well-caramelized but not over-caramelized. Their gravy is not too salty at all. All these simple ingredients combine created the best Liver & Onions dish I have tasted in the last decade. Ice Cream Sundae: I pretty sure you can buy the same ice cream at a local supermarket but the way the chef presented this Sundae and the classic décor surrounding makes me think this is the best Sundae in the world (totally psychological). Please refer to my sundae photo. Overall, my family and I enjoyed dinning at this family restaurant and you are getting near Steakhouse quality at Diner prices. Keep up the good work.

    Jason C.

    3.5 stars is a bit more accurate probs but I had a pretty decent time! Nice small restaurant with both breakfast and lunch foods. Parking is pretty easy to find and prices are not too expensive! service was alright but nothing super standout-ish. I got the Cajun burger which came with fries ($11) and ordered some extra fries on top ($2). Thought the burger was decent but nothing extravagant. The fries were good but I love fries in general so it's hard for me to give a bad review for fries unless they're REALLY bad. Decent food and decent service on decent prices. Nothing super super good or crazy though. Nice place to drop by for a group lunch if you're a fan of the menu but def not a must visit or anything. Will probably some back at some point just because it's convenient and food isn't too bad haha

    Lamb chop, lamb shank, ribeye, lamb stew, chicken wings
    Andrew H.

    So, I was visiting my partners family and they had decided to take a group of us here because another restaurant was fully booked. I would say that the service was great but the food was okay. I feel the food is definitely overpriced. The ambiance is very mom and pop feel. It wasn't very busy at all. So we got quite a bit of attention. As for the food, somewhat food was bland and some just not prepared well. I do not believe I'd come back to this location. I was hoping it would turn out well but the food did not match the cost we paid.

    Uncle Joe's Burger- my go to!
    Alana N.

    Uncle Joe's is a great family-owned local business that has been on Main St. Markham for quite a while. It has a cozy, old vibe when you walk in. The owners and servers are all very nice and accommodating, and usually there isn't too long of a wait to get a seat. I've tried several of their menu items, but I usually get the Uncle Joe's burger because you can't get a burger like that at their price in many other places. Other things that are worth the price are their all day breakfast menu! I hope this place stays around for a long time - we need more comfort food, affordable meals in Markham!

    Steak.
    Jasmine S.

    I am not exaggerating when I say my family tries to schedule our familiar outings to go here! The restaurant is headed by a cute Chinese woman that gossips with my mom and is super nice. I do have to say, the establishment looks a little dated but us Chinese people, we care about the FOOD. They have an array of selections but highly highly advise on getting the fish and chips and their steaks. It ranges in the $20s; so you would think it's not the best quality. BUT DAMN ITS A+++, ASIAN PASS! I have dreams about this steak. They also have great appetizers such as their French onion and their cheesy garlic bread. We also had their cheesecake and apple pie with ice cream. At this point, I'd just recommend everything. (My inner fat kid was so happy) All in all, for four dishes, five appetizers and two desserts; it came up to $120 split amongst five people. THATS A GOOD DEAL! I'll see you at the next family gathering. Cheers!

    Grilled calamari
    Stella L.

    If you are looking for Hong Kongstyle steakhouse dining experience, this is the best place to go in Markham. Environment: old-fashioned European style decor. Although this place has been open for decades, but it's well maintained. Food: we ordered 1 appetizer, 2 main courses and 1 dessert. All the main course comes with a free small appetizer (choice of salad or soup of the day) and a side dish ( choice of fries or mashed potatoes) Appetizer: - cream of seafood chowder: creamy, flavourful. - grilled calamari: calamari is fresh, perfectly cooked, well seasoned Main course: - braised lamb shanks: the lamb shank is juicy and tender, the sauce match perfectly with the lamb shank. I ordered the fries for the side and luckily I made the right choice. The fries is one of the best fries I have ever had in Toronto. Fries was served hot and crispy, and it reminds me of the fries I had in HK when I was a kid. Will definitely go back to get more when I'm craving for fries - ribeye: I ordered medium rare and the steak was cooked to perfection. Can't believe a family-style steakhouse can cook the steak to perfect medium-rare. Dessert: - tiramisu: although it's not traditional Italian style tiramisu but I love it. The tiramisu is not too sweet. The texture of the tiramisu is more like ice-cream cake instead of traditional soft and creamy tiramisu.

    Exterior
    Tony Y.

    There are so many great places to eat in Main Street Unionville, so I was unsure of what to expect when I entered Uncle Joes. The exterior isn't aesthetically pleasing, and inside isn't much better either. However, I was very surprised by the quality of their food considering how affordable the prices were. I ordered a Club House Sandwich. The fries were extra crispy and the sandwich was a nice big serving. My friends and I came here during lunchtime on a Saturday but the restaurant was quite empty. We were quick to get in, the service was fast, and the lady serving us was very friendly. Hey I'm not saying that this is the best thing ever. I've probably ate more interesting and tastier food in the area, but this is the best bang for your buck. My sandwich and fries came to $9 (!!!) - that price can't be beat! A sandwich anywhere else in Main Street will run you $15-25. Uncle Joes is definitely an underlooked gem. I highly recommend going here for a cheap eat that's both delicious and filling.

    Uncle Joe's burger
    Rosalie C.

    Service: Very good. They are very nice and make you feel truly welcomed. Food: We ordered French onion soup, it tastes like it was poured out from a can. Creamy sauce spaghetti, tastes like another failed dish I make at home. Uncle Joe Burger, it is the best one from what we ordered but it was still mediocre, fries were good tho.

    The brighter dining area.
    Michelle T.

    Simply traditional western style restaurant food in the $$ range. I got the ribs and chicken combo ($24), my mom got lamb shank ($18), and my dad got grilled chicken ($15). Decor is dated, and in a sense, cute. It's quite dark in the foyer but it's much brighter inside. Spacing is quite comfy and you don't feel claustrophobic. The servers have uniforms and that's great because it ups the ambience. I'd recommend this place for families but it's a cute date place as well. Food was a solid 4/5. My mashed potatoes had some lumps. I prefer totally creamy mash that melts in your mouth but they didn't have that. It was very potatoey. I think they don't use cream in their mash recipe but it was alright. The gravy was decent enough to make for that. Ribs were great! My combo has a ton of meat. I eat a lot, and this is one entrée that actually made me feel full. Veg was flavourful with the few spices and herbs they used. I'd totes recommend this combo. The lamb shank came with carrot sauce which was very fitting for the strong taste of lamb. Texture was alright but I don't think they marinated or seasoned the lamb enough, if at all, before they poured the sauce. I still liked it, but not as much as the ribs and chicken. They don't come with drinks except for plain tea or water. I got tea. It was yum! The soup we had was cream of veg and it was delicious. That hint of kale helped up the favour. Would have preferred a few mushrooms to make the taste more complex. I recommend this place for sure. Prices are average. Although run by Asians, the quality is quite good and if you are hungry, this place w fill you up. These entrées come with a soup or salad, garlic bread, and veg.

    Javier C.

    Taste: 3 Service: 3 Value: 5 Presentation: 3 Overall: 3.4 rounded down to 3 Hi and welcome to another episode of javing it with Javier. Let's see what we are javing today. Lot's of things to try today. Onion rings, garlic bread, salad and their cream soup to start. For the main we have steak with fries, shrimp, mashed potatoes, and veggies. Let's dive right into the review. Lots of appetizers to go through so I will be brief. Salad is salad but it did have some flavour in it from the sauce, the soup was adequate, onion rings tasted like the ones from McCain (which I like so I'm not complaining), and the garlic bread was fairly tender although it wasn't bursting with flavour. The size of the main dish was huge! Trying out the steak first, it wasn't evenly cooked throughout but it was generally OK. Everything else on the plate just like the steak was OK. I have got to say for such a low price, they give you a lot of food. I was completely stuffed and didn't even get to finish my main dish. I can't expect any more from this place considering the portion sizes that they serve. All in all, the food here isn't amazing but if you want a lot of average food for cheap, this is the place to go. That's it for today's episode of javing it with Javier. And remember food is life!

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