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Gates Restaurant, New Canaan, CT

Gates Restaurant

5.0
5
174 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Kid-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Gates is the perfect place for celebrations, family gatherings, date nights or just because!
Sitting in the heart of New Canaan since 1979, we offer an eclectic menu where we boast having something for everyone.
Weekly rotating lunch, brunch, and dinner specials.
Open year round, seven days a week.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 966-8666
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Thol
  • Private party facilities
    You may call us anytime during business hours to inquire about private events and large parties! You may also submit an event inquiry form on our website.https://www.gatesrestaurant.com/private-events
  • Neighborhood
    New Canaan
  • Cross street
    Main Entrance on Forest St, Staircase Entrance leading down from Main St!
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    New Canaan Train Station!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch!

    Multiple dates available
    Best Brunch in New Canaan Since 1979! $15.95 Boozy Bottomless Brunch! Mix and Match: Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, and our Sangria Trio. Offering our new brunch menu, featuring our Huevos Rancheros & Short Rib Sweet Potato Hash. *$15.95 is only inclusive of our beverage special. Brunch menu items a la carte.
    Bottomless Brunch! Photo
  • Gates Luncheon

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our new lunch specials! Featuring house roasted & carved sandwiches, soups, and weekly features.
    Gates Luncheon Photo
  • Mondays Are For The Birds

    Multiple dates available
    $1 Chicken Wings or Bites! $8 Miller Lite Pitchers! Celebrate football season with us with wing and beer specials EVERY MONDAY. Dine in only.
    Mondays Are For The Birds Photo

What 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Kid-friendly

  • Fairfield

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gates Restaurant offers a "fantastic find" with "great food" and a "fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and generous portions, particularly the Prime Rib and Cosmos. While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the overall experience is "top notch" with enticing specials like Taco Tuesday.

174 Reviews
  1. Kim

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a Friday night for dinner and karaoke. The food, drinks, staff, and patrons were great. We had so much fun celebrating our friend's birthday. She said it was the most fun she had in a long time. We will be back.

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  2. Carla

    New York City

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were both excellent! We love this restaurant.

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  3. Christina

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is really good! The brussels sprout appetizer is amazing! The burgers were really good too! They have some awesome week day specials that make you want to go everyday!

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  4. Doreen

    Naples

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, yummy food, one of our favorites!!!

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  5. Christina

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with another family on a Tuesday night. They were having a Taco Tuesday special which was very tasty and a great value. The guac appetizer was also delicious,. Our girls got the spare ribs and mac n' cheese which were also terrific. If you haven't been in awhile you should check it out. They have a new Manager. He is terrific and has done a great job improving the food and overall experience.

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  6. Carla

    New York City

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Jennifer

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in a booth with friends and it was a great atmosphere. Our waitress was awesome - friendly and attentive. The food was great.

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  8. Carla

    New York City

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. Everything was preparedperfectly!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The sliders were terrible. Overcooked. I was told they only cook them one way. Which in my opinion is the wrong way! They tasted precooked and then warmed up again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and our server was excellent. Definitely will be back.

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FAQs

Gates Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gates Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 966-8666.

Gates Restaurant is rated 5 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gates Restaurant

10 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Entrance on Forest St, Staircase Entrance leading down from Main St!
  • Neighborhood
    New Canaan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–7:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    New Canaan Train Station!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Thol
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 966-8666
  • Private party facilities
    You may call us anytime during business hours to inquire about private events and large parties! You may also submit an event inquiry form on our website.https://www.gatesrestaurant.com/private-events
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