Came here for dinner with my family, only been to the north york location and I must say, big difference in service for sure. The place is busy, lots of seats available. Place is has dimmer lightning. Also, they have a waitlist where you put your name and number so they can text you after. The staff is so nice here, made sure I had an extra seat to put my bag and stuff. Also staff ensured if the kids needed a fork or anything else. Including allergies and spice level regardless if the option is on the order sheet on phone. Food came out pretty fast, great seasoning despite no spiciness. We ordered a lot of meat, seafood some veggies also. Very good squid tentacles, oysters weren't good though, tasteless really. Otherwise everything else was good! Yes I would come here again in this location. 4.5/5 read more

Chat Bar - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Unionville Chat Bar so friendly service, food was great, skewers were so juicy not too try. The grilled garlic oyster was so delicious read more

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Yumm!! Everything came out so tasty and hot. We ordered a bunch of skewers and grilled oysters. Our server was so nice and knowledgeable. She made the experience worth it and answered all our questions. It's a very small restaurant with little outdoor seating. read more

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I have one huge complaint about Chat Bar: there are simply too many tempting options on the menu. Choosing what to order caused genuine brain pain. Dining solo usually doesn't bother me--until I find a place like this. I wanted to order half the menu, but I only have one stomach. You can't help but wish you had a cow's anatomy with a few extra stomachs to work through everything. Everything I ordered was good. My least favorite dish was the beef paddywack, and even that was enjoyable. The neck ligament has a satisfyingly chewy bite and was seasoned really well. The grilled chicken skin was absolutely divine, crispy, rich, and incredibly flavorful. Thankfully, the green chili peppers cut through the richness perfectly and kept me reaching for another bite. The grilled oysters were an excellent example of Chinese-style grilled oysters. They had just the right kiss of smoke from the grill, a wonderfully briny liquor pooling in the shell, and a generous topping of garlic and green onion that tied everything together. Beyond the food, the location in picturesque Unionville is hard to beat. The staff were warm and welcoming, the interior is cozy and full of character, and the fact they're open until 2 a.m. is just another reason to visit. A couple of helpful tips before you go: bring cash or a Canadian debit card, as those are the only forms of payment they accept. Also, while there isn't any street parking in Unionville, there's plenty of parking behind the restaurant. You'll just have to climb a flight of stairs to get there--which only helps build your appetite. If you're anywhere near Markham and enjoy Chinese barbecue or late-night eats, Chat Bar deserves a spot on your list. Just don't blame me when you spend 20 minutes trying to decide what to order. read more

Came here on a weekday night. The restaurant was quite empty but it still took a long time to get seated (unfortunately). We were a bit confused of the wait. However, we did end up getting seated - maybe about 20 minutes after arriving. We tried out a bunch of dishes including all the skewers, oysters, scallop, potatoes, and more. Honestly, you're classic Chinese skewer spot. Everything was super tasty and satisfying. The service was attentive. They play fun music and dim the lights at late night! Great spot for friends! read more

Chat Bar - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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I love Chat Bar! It's a great late-night spot for Chinese BBQ, perfect for a casual hangout or a post-date bite on Main Street Unionville. We ordered the Grilled Sausage, Beef, Pork Belly, Lamb Skewers, and Charcoal Grilled Oysters. The skewers were all solid, better than most places I've tried, and I especially enjoyed their spicy seasoning blend that adds great flavour to the BBQ meats. Surprisingly, the grilled sausage was my favourite, it was juicy with a nice snap and a slightly sweet yet savoury taste. The lamb, however, was a bit too gamy for my liking. The Charcoal Grilled Oysters were tasty but felt a bit overpriced for the portion size, garnished with the usual chilli and garlic sauce you find at most BBQ spots. Service was decent, with food arriving fairly quickly (around 15 minutes) after ordering via QR code. The seating is a little tight and the chairs are on the low side, but still comfortable enough. Getting seated right away in the evening is nearly impossible, so I recommend calling ahead or arriving early to secure a spot. The bar's cozy atmosphere enhanced by the dim lighting, wooden decor, and playful wall doodles adds to the overall experience. read more

Another fabulous time at chat bar theres less ppl when i went around 6 on a weekday no wait time read more

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This place is a lot of fun. Casual and quick and everything on a stick. Its all fun Tasty Worth the outing. Staff were ok. Definitely worth a visit read more

I have been meaning to check out this restaurant for a while, so a rainy autumn day seemed like a good time. Really nice cosy interiors and appreciated the hot plates that kept our skewers warm throughout the meal. Great selection of skewers on the menu, including interesting items like chicken heart and gizzards. I'm particularly liked the whole grilled mackerel, as they were super crispy and could be eaten head to tail. We rounded up the meal with a squid fried rice and some cheese corn. A fun place to chat with friends. read more

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A place to chillax, a place to chat. The ambiance was pretty nice with wooden furniture. As the evening grew late into the night, the music got louder, and the lights got dimmer. So my friends and I talked louder. The food was tasty. Ordered: 1. Pork belly skewers. It was tender enough but not melt in your mouth tender. But tasty. 2. Lamb skewers. My favorite. 3. Cooked oysters with the spices. Man, those oysters were big. They were totally juicy. 4. Sesame tripe. Wow. Love the sesame flavour on the stripes. 5. Marinaded cucumber. They were great when your tongue got heated from the spices lol. 6. Cabbages. Very tasty chinese style salad. The service was very fast. The server switched to English when he found out that we couldn't speak Chinese. He he spoke, I felt like I was listening to the commentary on a horse race track. It was really funny. But what I appreciated was him asking us for our feedback. Great way to improve the business. I would absolutely go back, especially when it's one of the rare restaurants that opens until 2 am. read more

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A cozy spot -- not too big, and tables are packed a bit tightly, so it can feel a little uncomfortable. We arrived around 6:30pm and only waited about 15 minutes. The food was excellent: skewers were generous in portion and seasoned just right. Unlike other places that overload with spices and mask the natural flavors, Chat Bar strikes a perfect balance, letting the original taste shine through. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Chat Bar - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Busy location, great variety of food and so delicious! This Chat Bar is in the heart of Mainstreet Unionville in markham so you can expect it to be super busy. We arrived as a group of four at around 5PM for dinner and were seated quickly. The food variety is amazing and flavours are so good! Things do add up quickly if you want a large variety but I think it's pretty worth it. This restaurant is definitely great for sharing with friends rather than dining yourself. The food we got: Edamame 4/5 - Good. It's a nice change from the large amounts of meat we ordered. Beef Skewer 5/5 - One of my favourites. Juicy, delicious and well seasoned. Lamb Skewer 5/5 - If you like lamb, you must get this. Not too gamey and loaded with flavour. Pork Belly 5/5 - Nice and fatty and great for sharing just a piece or two. Cucumber 5/5 - A must get, since this is almost like a palette cleanser. Lotus Root 5/5 - Nice crunch and so delicious. Cabbage 5/5 - Gotta get those greens in. A little bit oily but so good. Red Sausage 5/5 - This is a must. Always juicy, slightly sweet and seasoned so well. Oysters and Clams 5/5 - Nice change from the large amount of meats you're eating. Great seafood flavour and the oysters were super meaty. Overall I love having skewers with friends since you get to have a large variety and taste everything. This location is definitely busy since it's in such a prime popular location. read more

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Friendly staff. Fast service. They only accept Canadian debit cards or Canadian cash. If you want to pay with USD, it will be a one to one conversion rate. You check off what you want to order on a piece of paper. My favorite skewer was the beef. The chives were delicious and flavorful. I loved the added salt seasoning on top. We ordered a lot of different skewers the try. My boyfriend enjoyed the charcoal lamb ribs. The chicken skin skewers were good and crunchy. We chose the skewers to be spicy, there wasn't much of a spice to it. Enoki mushroom, eggplant with garlic sauce, beef and cucumber in chili oil with peanut were all extremely good and super flavorful. The eggplant had a nice charred skin with grill flavor. The chicken wills I could have done without, not the most flavorful inside. read more

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There are probably better skewer places than Chat Bar, but I don't care, I love this place! The service is always friendly and quick. The food is tasty and fun. And the restaurant is in a cute little house on Main Street Unionville (a nice highlight given the high points in the other categories). Definitely part of the fun of Chat Bar is going with a bunch of your friends, grabbing some drinks, and eating delicious snack-sized dishes. Ironically, I've only done this once. Most of the time I'm visiting with my partner and we just go ham over the 5 or 6 dishes we always order. I know the menu is large and diverse, but why fix something that isn't broken? Our perfect order: Chicken Cartilage Skewers (delicious crispy, chewy cartilage) and Lamb Skewers (classic), Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (split eggplant covered in a mountain of garlic, so good), Cheese Corn (self-explanatory), Braised Pork on Rice (pro tip: mix the cheese corn with it), and Cucumber with Garlic (something green to counteract all the meat you're eating). read more

Chat Bar - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Decided to stop by Chat Bar for some early appetizers before heading to dinner. As soon as we walked through the door until we walked out, Jade took care of us! Not only was the service great but so was the food! What we got: Grilled Okra Baked Clams with Garlic Grilled Squid Tentacles Grilled Pork Belly Grilled Beef Everything was cooked and seasoned really well! We enjoyed every bite and can understand why the place can have a long line and we can imagine why people come here late at night enjoying drinks and food! read more

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I appreciate that Chat Bar is open so late for a spot in Markham. For skewers, this is a great option that is located on Main Street Unionville where you can walk around the area if you're waiting for a table or after eating if you need to move around after all the skewers. Chat Bar is a great spot for a late night snack and drinks, or for a meal. The interior has a very late night feeling, with tables close together and noise travelling easily even with the music. I have been here more than once and I would definitely return again for the pork intestine skewers! read more

We got there as all the tables had already filled up (there are very few tables). We were placed on the waitlist and it took about 15-20 mins for a table to leave. They don't take reservations so it is first come first serve. The menu is pretty extensive with all sorts of skewers. We stuck with the pretty classic ones like beef, beef short ribs, squid etc. we also shared a beer (which everyone drinks out of the bottle). The spices and flavour is pretty much the same across with cumin and chili. We enjoy the spices and it went super well with beer. Our absolute favourite is the rice cakes! They were chewy and super well done. The service was good and they checked on us often. Note they only take cash or debit! We were out promptly so that they could serve more customers. It was a good time and we plan to be back! read more

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The food is fantastic and very tasty. The employees are amazing and even remembered our go to order! The restaurant is very cozy and the staff make the experience extra special. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a night out with loved ones. read more

This restaurant claims to be the Chinese version of Izakaya and it serves the purpose. We asked for least spiciest for everything as Cantonese are mostly unaccustomed to handle the hot and numbing tastes of northern & central Chinese cuisine. The skewers & pork belly rice were delicious, but the spicy sour noodles were too hot/spicy to handle and the egg plants were totally soaked with oil, these are reason for the 3 stars. Overall with its location in beautiful Unionville, good service, reasonable price, good ambience and cozy decor, it is an ideal place to enjoy a beer, have a casual chat and dinner with friends. We'll go back to sample other foods on menu in future. read more

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My hubby and I had an impromptu date night on a Monday night and it was quiet because we got there around 415pm. There was one other table with two people. The restaurant is small, cozy and clean. Our server, Susan was amazing. She was friendly and knowledgeable. This was our first visit and she was very helpful explaining the menu to us. We ended up ordering the lamb and beef skewers (4 each), charcoal grilled oysters (each order comes in 6), oxtail with tomato soup (this was our least favourite dish) and the grilled eggplant. Everything tasted amazing. It was flavourful and they had a plate that had two tea candles underneath to keep the skewers warm although the meat was warm when it was served initially. We can't wait to go back and try some more dishes this time with our kids. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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Came by for late night eats and tried a bunch of skewers. They no longer serve the skewers with the candle lit plate but rather a couple of communal plates. We really liked the beef rib, salted shrimp, lamb and okra skewers. You can also ask for cumin on the side if you want more flavour. I think it could use more char flavour but the stuff we got was cooked pretty well. Service was polite. read more

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I came here once and I'm hooked. I'm a fan. I've always loved skewers and finding one that isn't too fatty, not overcooked and flavoured with the right amount of spice isn't the easiest. However, I think this is a top spot. I've tried the lamb skewers, beef skewers, sausages, cucumbers, beef noodles, cabbage, clams and beef heart and these were all so good and delicious. I highly recommend ordering them. As for the ones that I would pass would be the beef short ribs (too chewy/fatty to eat). The service is friendly for a busy place! The server frequently checked in on us and made sure we were taken care of. I waited 10 minutes for a table at 11 pm and was surprised at how busy it was. This place is located in Unionville and is opened until 2 am making it a great late night snack spot! The place gives the feeling of an old wooden house, and was dimly lit. Overall, if you want a good time with great food, this is the place to be! read more

The food is great. Service is good and ambiance is decent. Go to place for Chinese bbq

This place does Chinese BBQ. The BBQ dishes were good, but most of the others weren't. We got a complimentary appetiser of broccoli. It was refreshingly dressed. The staff asked about our spice tolerance - rare for a Chinese place. Beef with soy sauce, cucumber & peanuts was pretty spicy - beyond a pleasant level, though we'd asked for food that was only a bit spicy. Spiciness aside, it was a mala (numbing-spicy) flavour & was so so. It was mostly cucumber & onion. Bbq lamb & Bbq pork belly were both good: tender & tasty. Pork belly was better: thinner so the flavour penetrated better. Bbq eel did not suit the stick format. It was too soft to stay on it. That said it was quite good. Squid fried rice was so so - it didn't have much flavour. It came with kimchi. read more

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The food was well seasoned and came pretty fast. You place the order on the QR code that they provide which is really convenient. The service was attentive and really nice. The decor and vibe is also cozy/cute. read more

Chat Bar - Meat skewers - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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Quality & price isn't what it used to be... Came here few nights ago with my family & ordered the classic dishes (lamb/chicken skewers, oyster, scallop, etc.). We enjoyed the oyster & scallops as they were cooked well & served with good portions. The skewers I didn't find as fresh, and most of them were cold/room temperature when it was served. We literally had to try and wait for it to heat up on the plate heated by tea candles... No complaints with their service, the girl who looked after our table was very patient & efficient. read more

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This place is one of the worst places I've ever eaten in my life, I had the lamb skewers and lamb ribs overpriced to the extreme, the place had spider webs it was not clean, and the guy who took our order forgot our order and we were waiting over 45 mins, I'm not sure why they add so much cumin I understand because lamb has a very strong smell to neutralize the smell but all I taste is cumin? Maybe that's what they put but it destroys the taste, overpriced, not a pleasant place to dine in, slow service, not attentive, garbage food, I'm never coming back here read more

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Went for a scenic walk in Unionville and dropped by this resto bar serving skewers and chinese pub fare. We ordered pork belly, lamb, and beef skewers. The pork belly stole the show crispy juicy and seasoned just right. Make sure you get steam rice or veggies as the skewers might be too salty for some of you. Rating 5/5 Garlic clams had a touch of thai chilis to add a little heat. I found myself drinking the buttery garlic sauce in the container. Must order this again!!! Rating 5/5 Overall great place to hangout with friends or date. Small town vibe in Unionville. Support local! Rating 5/5 read more

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Came here a while ago during the winter when indoor dining during covid was a thing. Even though it said limited capacity, this place was operating at full capacity with every single table packed and no social distancing inside. It made the experience very unpleasant and I felt rushed the entire night as there was a long queue to get in. In terms of food, we got a little bit of everything and I like how they have the warmer in the middle to keep the skewers warm - beware all of your food comes out at once. However, everything was SO SALTY! They used the same seasoning on every single skewer and thus it made it all salty and they all tasted the same - the only difference then was the texture of each item. I would personally not go back until proper covid measures are put in place. read more

Chat Bar - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Amazing food for a midnight snack! Came here on a late Friday night with a few friends and our tummy was satisfied. We ordered a bunch of skewers (lamb, chicken, pulled pork, squid, chicken wing, chicken feet), beef fried rice, veggies (cabbage, eggplant, king oyster mushroom, enoki, corn). The food was nicely seasoned and delicious. Best item on the menu was the king oyster mushroom, eggplant, lamb, squid, pulled pork......actually all of them are rly good. Will be back for some more!! read more

This place is so cute and have decent skewers! I have gotten it for take out before but it definitely wasn't as good as having it there! There were so many variety to choose from, and we also got some garlic clams which was so flavourful. The service was friendly and fast as well! I would definitely go back again! read more

Chat Bar - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

First time dinning inside the restaurant ( we seated outside during summer time). Had to wait a bit but not long. Service was good as they came to check on how we were going and if everything was okay. Order using QR code on phone - was able to choose no spicy , less salt option. read more

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Absolutely amazing food! Flavourful for sure! The service was amazing! The atmosphere and ambiance was just so cozy and cute. Definitely going back! read more

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The food at Chat Bar always tastes great! I got the beef skewers, chicken skewers, taiwanese sausages, baked shrimp and clams in garlic, squid fried rice and spicy beef noodle soup. The baked shrimp and clams were amazing, they put a generous amount of garlic and the seafood really soaks up the flavour! However, I was disappointed by the squid fried rice. It barely had any squid in it and it was a pretty expensive dish. Overall, not a bad place for skewers and some other small dishes but the prices do add up so make sure you're aware of that when you're ordering! The service here is really good though! read more

Chat Bar - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

I've been to this location a few times before - location is in a great place on Main Street Unionville. Parking is plentiful and the restaurant is easy to find. Interior design is kind of like a log house and the music was great. I would describe the whole restaurant as a cozy atmosphere. That being said, you can definitely feel the coziness as the restaurant is smaller and space is a bit tighter. I ordered the clams and the lamb skewers. Lamb skewers were flavourful and tasty. Clams were decent. Be careful of the red peppers if you're sensitive to spice! Of the two dishes I ordered for a late night snack, I would probably reorder lamb skewers in the future over the clams. Service was quite nice. When you enter the restaurant, everyone greets you. Our waiter Jade was attentive and made sure our needs were taken care of. Overall, a good restaurant if you're looking for a cozy atmosphere for late night skewers. read more

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I loved eating here! Upon entry the atmosphere is very rustic with lots of wood decor. There's an instant whiff of cumin as well haha. My friend and I ordered lamb, beef, chicken wing, pig intestine and sausage skewers. I really enjoyed the sausage and would highly recommend it! We ordered the kimchi fried rice which was a great call because it helps provide some substance to your meal (unless of course, you only want to eat skewers)! The only veggie we got was the enoki mushroom which was also very delicious. I'll be coming back to try more of the menu. I would recommend coming here if you enjoy cumin as the food can be quite seasoned with it. It's a great spot for both lunch and dinner. read more

Chat Bar - Pig intestine skewer, sausage skewer and kimchi fried rice - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Came here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday for a party of 3. The wait for a table was around 20 mins, but we got to walk around unionville while waiting for our table. They have a wide selection of skewers and the grilled eggplant is a must get! The service was excellent and it's such a great place for hanging out with friends and chatting. read more

Chat Bar - Skewers - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Came here for lunch with my husband one afternoon, unplanned. We were drawn to the patio on the side of the road and were seated almost immediately. We ordered the braised pork on rice, scallops in shell and clams, all of which were absolutely delicious. My only suggestion is if ordering the 2 seafood dishes, best you enjoy garlic because they are garlic-heavy but so incredibly flavourful. Tip: bring a stick or two of gum or breath mints for afterwards. The service was excellent, as a staff came by regularly to remove empty plates and also dispose of our bucket of shells quite often. Note: this place is most well known for their skewers, but because we had skewers for dinner last night we decided to try something different. All in all, a delicious meal on a beautiful patio! read more

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I'll have to start off with: it was a great experience! We went to the Unionville location in Markham, the wait for get a seat was basically an hour. The food came quick and was presented well on a slab! they have a HUGE amount of options to try! We tried a couple things - beef skewers, ribs, cucumber garlic salad, garlic grilled eggplant, beef fried rice, garlic shrimp, charred peppers. the beef fried rice wasn't great only because it was so saucy which didn't give us a fried rice texture, and between the two meats we ordered, the beef skewers were GREAT! However the ribs were my favourite. I feel that the rub for both were the same but didn't sit well with beef ribs!! Side note: the best was the cucumber garlic salad it had such a nice kick and was so refreshing! OVERALL, I would def go back, it was a great meal which was healthy and filling at the same time! read more

Chat Bar - green peppers, beef skewers, and beef short ribs - Bars Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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Skewers on skewers on skewers! The food was great! A great place for a friend/family sharing. We ordered the beef, lamb, chicken, pork belly, intestines along with cheese corn, baked clam with garlic, eggplant, ox tail tomato soup, and braised pork on rice. The skewers had good seasoning with some chili pepper, salt and cumin. The meat skewer orders all come in quantities of 4. The pork belly was a bit difficult to eat because it's connected to 2 skewers but that's understandable because of how it's cut. I would say my favorite skewer was the lamb. The gaminess paired with cumin is a classic and delicious pairing! The clams and oyster were my favorite. Fresh, clean, and umami! I would suggest ordering a combination of meat, seafood and vegetables. The meat is delicious but it can get a bit overwhelming and one dimensional because all the meat is seasoned pretty much the same (chili, cumin, salt). Oxtail tomato soup was a blessing as the tomato broth help cut the richness and oiliness of the meat. Braised pork rice was okay, nothing to special. Service was nice but a bit slow at times where I would sometimes have to ask multiple times for things like cups, water, utensils etc. This isn't the first time I've been here and I see they are improving a lot. Give honest feedback at the end because they always ask how the food was and judging by the improvements of the food they are listening to us. Overall, a great Chinese skewer dining experience! Looking forward to try the other skewers on the menu. read more

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