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Gates Restaurant, New Canaan, CT

Gates Restaurant

4.7
4.7
177 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Child-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options

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
  • Saturday Night Live

    Multiple dates available
    Live Music EVERY SATURDAY at Gates! Performance begins at 9PM. We feature bands from all over Connecticut and New York. Call us to inquire about our bands! Bar tables and seating are first come first served and non reservable. We will do our best to accommodate all requests!
    Saturday Night Live photo
  • T.G.I.G Friday

    Multiple dates available
    Thank God Its GATES Friday! Two-For-One Martinis & Oysters Restrictions Apply & Dine In Only.
    T.G.I.G Friday photo

What 177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gates Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "top notch" food and excellent service. Known for its generous portions, standout Cosmos, and vibrant atmosphere, it's a family-friendly favorite. Enjoy specials like Taco Tuesday and karaoke nights. Despite occasional hiccups, it's a place that many are eager to revisit.

177 Reviews
  1. ellen

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Not the Gates it used to be. Got a Chop Chop Verona and it was clear that the lettuce and tomatoes were not freshly chopped - they were mushy. The extras (bacon/gorgonzola) were minimal, not enough to provide flavor. The restaurant itself shows the signs of wear and tear - everything looks worn out. To top it off, restaurant staff rolled a large garbage bin (the type that we put at the end of our driveway) through the restaurant - next to tables where diners were sitting. I will never go back - miss the old Gates, this place is depressing.

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  2. ronald

    VIP

    New York City

    372 reviews

    5.0

    372 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Saturday brunch menu, along with a lot of lunch options as well; good service, pleasant surroundings.

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  3. Kim

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here with family including a well behaved 2 year old. The menu has something for everyone. Service is top notch. This restaurant is starting to become our go to when dining out with family and friends.

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  4. Kim

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 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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  5. Carla

    VIP

    New York City

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 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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  6. Christina

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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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  7. Doreen

    VIP

    Naples

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 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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  8. Christina

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 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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  9. Carla

    VIP

    New York City

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 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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  10. Jennifer

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 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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FAQs

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

Gates Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 9 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!
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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