Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Gates Restaurant, New Canaan, CT

Gates Restaurant

4.3
4.3
185 Reviews
$30 and under
American
10 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840

Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • BOGO Burgers & 1/2 Price Wine Bottles

    Multiple dates available
    Buy one burger, get one free! Grab a BOGO burger and 1/2 off your favorite bottles of wine. Exceptions apply, dine in only.
    BOGO Burgers & 1/2 Price Wine Bottles 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
  • 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 185 people are saying

Gates Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gates Restaurant offers "delicious food" with "excellent service" and a lively atmosphere, featuring live music on Saturdays. It's a "fun spot" to dine with family or friends, with a versatile menu catering to all tastes. Notable highlights include "amazing" appetizers and "awesome" weekday specials, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.
185 Reviews
  1. Gail

    San Francisco28 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was terrible. One person in our party ordered a very basic brunch item: a breakfast sandwich,. It came with a soggy croissant that had been microwaved, and one egg. When we returned it to the server saying.. where’s the rest of it she apologized, knowing it was incomplete. But that’s not the worst part. When she returned it was the same plate, 20 minutes later. It was the cold one egg, 4 potatoes, no salad as mentioned on the menu, and the croissant which we had cut in half now had cold sandwich meat style ham and two slices of avocado still no cheese. Just terrible! My eggs Benedict not much better. A small English muffin not covered by sauce or avocado was like an appetizer bite. No salad as as shown in the picture and described on the menu, and an almost hard poached egg. And the same 4 potatoes. I mean 70% of the plated was served empty. And we were charged extra, more than the quoted price on the menu for the stale croissant. It was just horrid.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Victoria

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fantastic food and great staff! What a fun night!!!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Linda

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great, the service even better! We always love our time at Gates!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Laurie

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and delicious food. Very accommodating to our party of 9!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Kathryn VIP

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a fun spot to meet up to watch the game or have dinner. Live music on Saturdays is a fun bonus

    Is this helpful?

  6. Michelle VIP

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was terrific, atmosphere was great. Band was ok—was hoping to see Captain Obvious!

    Is this helpful?

  7. George

    Charleston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was either new or distracted She had to to reminded to bring to place settings,glasses for the water,drinks we ordered and totally forgot a drink I ordered Food was good

    Is this helpful?

  8. Linda VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been patrons for 25 years, off and on. Food has been on and off. Tonight everything was terrific. The staff seemed delighted to welcome a table of 9 including three young children. Although it is New Years Eve, we never felt hurried. The drinks were good. The service was attentive but perhaps mist importantly, the food was delicious! We already decided to order dinner “in” from Gates tomorrow night. Well done!!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Artie VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I don’t think I’ll be back. The restaurant has potential - decent food, but lacks staff. Lots of tables with uncleared dishes.

    Is this helpful?

  10. ellen

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    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.

    Is this helpful?

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 4.3 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Connecticut
  4. Fairfield
  5. New Canaan

Make a booking


Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo