Great if you’re catching a movie across the street at The Fox Theatre or want to people watch along Queen E.
The food is mostly a hit. Occasionally a miss. But it brings back a lot of family memories. Especially nice as my mother grew up in the area and can still recall it opening in the 1950’s!
Even I remember back in the 80’s or 90’s when each table had a mini jukebox.
Portions and pricing is fair. Have only ever had chinese food so can’t speak to the other section of the menu.
Pictured are a couple of combos for 1 and a general tso chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Winston Webber
These people are so nice the prices are amazing and it was amazing
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jacob Markwell
An excellent Chinese restaurant with very friendly and welcoming staff. I highly recommend the chicken balls, they are the best in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls with Fried Rice, Fried Rice
This N That
Historical Restaurant at the Beaches. Nice atmosphere, friendly service and great prices. Very nice food selection. 10 combo meals. The restaurant is clean inside and has a nice patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Egg Roll
Leila Anton
I've eaten here before, and I'm going to say yesterday was (I hope) not typical. Ordered a set meal for 4. The stir-fries were bland and overcooked, the meat pretty tasteless. Too much breading on the shrimp. And there was a DEAD WASP in one of our dishes. I think he might have died from eating it. I would have to think hard about going back to Garden Gate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Brendan McNamara
Good food at great prices. If you show up with those expectations, you'll leave happy. I just with the would takedown the covid era plastic barriers, they really hurt the vibe.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
John Fox
My new favourite restaurant for Chinese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Praveen S
i will start with the good, the service is on point as long as its not busy, the server is there making sure you are taken care of.
the bad is the dishes aren't the best nor near good, its alright. Caesar salad didn't have much sauce, and its really basic compared to other places around the area. I had better, the portion is decent but not worth getting.
the garden gate beef looks like it was warmed up in a microwave, not spicy at all, very chewy, and rubber like feel. It is labelled as their signature dish which is why I ordered it, my eyes could not eat it at first sight, nor did my taste buds like it.... let it go back to the kitchen. No way am I taking this home in a container. Same for the caesar salad... no pictures taken because my statements here should paint a vivid picture in your head. The beef wasn't even steamy at all, so I don't know if it was even cooked on a stove/grill.... for sure made in a microwave. We expect better from restaurants on Queen st... will not be returning. Spent under 50$ and learned this place isn't it. You can go try it, they may improve... I hope. The patio is nice for a beer or two, and maybe order fries and onion rings.... at your risk though. Dine, pay and find out. Don't forget to write a review, and take pictures? yeah if its worth taking pictures. Ok now I gotta run to the washroom.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
LISA NASSY-HARRISON
Was brought here by a long-time customer (as far back as 1985), and I really enjoyed my visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Stiavnicky
Best value in the Beaches! Tons of North America food choices for those who don’t want Chinese food.
Delicious, something on the menu to please everyone including me, a vegetarian. Really friendly server and lovely diner atmosphere.
David Menear
Gone yuk.
scott ewen
Fantastic restaurant good food well priced friendly staff of beaches institution for decades
Diana DD
Don’t let the outside fool you. This place has amazing food, huge portions, service is great. I will definitely come back whenever I’m back in The Beaches area.
Doug Houston
You are walking into history eating. at the Goof. Fast friendly service. 70s style Chinese food, cheap quick and a great community gathering spot
The Goof!
Classic Beaches landmark.
Great if you’re catching a movie across the street at The Fox Theatre or want to people watch along Queen E.
The food is mostly a hit. Occasionally a miss. But it brings back a lot of family memories. Especially nice as my mother grew up in the area and can still recall it opening in the 1950’s!
Even I remember back in the 80’s or 90’s when each table had a mini jukebox.
Portions and pricing is fair. Have only ever had chinese food so can’t speak to the other section of the menu.
Pictured are a couple of combos for 1 and a general tso chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
These people are so nice the prices are amazing and it was amazing
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
An excellent Chinese restaurant with very friendly and welcoming staff. I highly recommend the chicken balls, they are the best in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls with Fried Rice, Fried Rice
Historical Restaurant at the Beaches.
Nice atmosphere, friendly service and great prices.
Very nice food selection.
10 combo meals.
The restaurant is clean inside and has a nice patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Egg Roll
I've eaten here before, and I'm going to say yesterday was (I hope) not typical. Ordered a set meal for 4. The stir-fries were bland and overcooked, the meat pretty tasteless. Too much breading on the shrimp. And there was a DEAD WASP in one of our dishes. I think he might have died from eating it. I would have to think hard about going back to Garden Gate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Good food at great prices. If you show up with those expectations, you'll leave happy. I just with the would takedown the covid era plastic barriers, they really hurt the vibe.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
My new favourite restaurant for Chinese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
i will start with the good, the service is on point as long as its not busy, the server is there making sure you are taken care of.
the bad is the dishes aren't the best nor near good, its alright. Caesar salad didn't have much sauce, and its really basic compared to other places around the area. I had better, the portion is decent but not worth getting.
the garden gate beef looks like it was warmed up in a microwave, not spicy at all, very chewy, and rubber like feel. It is labelled as their signature dish which is why I ordered it, my eyes could not eat it at first sight, nor did my taste buds like it.... let it go back to the kitchen. No way am I taking this home in a container. Same for the caesar salad... no pictures taken because my statements here should paint a vivid picture in your head. The beef wasn't even steamy at all, so I don't know if it was even cooked on a stove/grill.... for sure made in a microwave. We expect better from restaurants on Queen st... will not be returning. Spent under 50$ and learned this place isn't it. You can go try it, they may improve... I hope. The patio is nice for a beer or two, and maybe order fries and onion rings.... at your risk though. Dine, pay and find out. Don't forget to write a review, and take pictures? yeah if its worth taking pictures. Ok now I gotta run to the washroom.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Was brought here by a long-time customer (as far back as 1985), and I really enjoyed my visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best value in the Beaches!
Tons of North America food choices for those who don’t want Chinese food.
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious, something on the menu to please everyone including me, a vegetarian. Really friendly server and lovely diner atmosphere.
Gone yuk.
Fantastic restaurant good food well priced friendly staff of beaches institution for decades
Don’t let the outside fool you. This place has amazing food, huge portions, service is great. I will definitely come back whenever I’m back in The Beaches area.
You are walking into history eating. at the Goof. Fast friendly service. 70s style Chinese food, cheap quick and a great community gathering spot
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