Informal eatery dishes up traditional entrees from chow mein to fried rice for dine-in or delivery.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2035 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: (941) 953-5888
Website: http://www.chinagardensarasota.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=website
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Best Chinese in Sarasota, FL | China Garden | Menu
Appetizers · #1. Pork Egg Roll (1) · #2. Spring Roll （1） · #3. Shrimp Roll (1) · #4. Fried Wonton (10) · #5. Crab Meat Rangoon · #6. Fried Chicken Wings (8) · #7.
China Garden, 2035 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239, US
Their specialty dishes are expertly crafted to provide a delightful culinary experience for patrons.
Reviews
George Zakariadze
Perfect for Takeout & Solid Value!
If you’re craving honest, no-frills Chinese food served with a side of genuine kindness, China Garden is your spot. The owners here are the real stars—friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about making sure every customer leaves satisfied. Don’t expect white-tablecloth fine dining; this is the kind of cozy, unpretentious eatery where the focus is on hearty portions, quick service, and wallet-friendly prices.
The food won’t dazzle gourmet snobs, but it’s reliably tasty and hits the spot. Classics like orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and vegetable lo mein are flavorful, generously portioned, and priced fairly. The fried rice is a standout—greasy in the *best* way—and the egg rolls are crispy and packed with filling. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug after a long day.
Parking is available (a small lot out front), but truthfully, this place shines as a takeout joint. The dine-in area is simple and clean, with a few tables for those who want to eat immediately, but the real convenience is grabbing your order to enjoy at home. Pro tip: Call ahead—they’re lightning-fast with takeout prep!
What makes China Garden special isn’t just the food; it’s the *people*. The owners greet regulars warmly, crack jokes while handing over your order, and make you feel like family. For affordable comfort food with zero pretension and loads of heart, this spot is a winner.
**Final verdict:** Skip the fancy stuff and come here for a satisfying, budget-friendly meal. Perfect for weeknight takeout, casual lunches, or supporting a local small business that truly cares. ✨
… moreIf you’re craving honest, no-frills Chinese food served with a side of genuine kindness, China Garden is your spot. The owners here are the real stars—friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about making sure every customer leaves satisfied. Don’t expect white-tablecloth fine dining; this is the kind of cozy, unpretentious eatery where the focus is on hearty portions, quick service, and wallet-friendly prices.
The food won’t dazzle gourmet snobs, but it’s reliably tasty and hits the spot. Classics like orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and vegetable lo mein are flavorful, generously portioned, and priced fairly. The fried rice is a standout—greasy in the *best* way—and the egg rolls are crispy and packed with filling. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug after a long day.
Parking is available (a small lot out front), but truthfully, this place shines as a takeout joint. The dine-in area is simple and clean, with a few tables for those who want to eat immediately, but the real convenience is grabbing your order to enjoy at home. Pro tip: Call ahead—they’re lightning-fast with takeout prep!
What makes China Garden special isn’t just the food; it’s the *people*. The owners greet regulars warmly, crack jokes while handing over your order, and make you feel like family. For affordable comfort food with zero pretension and loads of heart, this spot is a winner.
**Final verdict:** Skip the fancy stuff and come here for a satisfying, budget-friendly meal. Perfect for weeknight takeout, casual lunches, or supporting a local small business that truly cares. ✨
Laura
The best Chinese food we’ve yet to find in Sarasota. We tried shrimp egg foo Yung and shrimp with vegetables. Both had very fresh ingredients and lots of shrimp! Dine in does not include plates – food is served in take out containers. Just a few tables for those who want to dine there. No atmosphere, but delicious nonetheless.
… moreWarren Trout
Vegetables in garlic sauce was very good, but too much sauce.
Kung Pao chicken was the worst I have ever had – green peppers and celery with peanuts sprinkled on top after cooking. I asked for very spicy and it was barely medium.
… moreKung Pao chicken was the worst I have ever had – green peppers and celery with peanuts sprinkled on top after cooking. I asked for very spicy and it was barely medium.
Luis
I’ve never been to a Chinese restaraunt where you ask for fried rice for an upcharge cause you don’t want white rice and all they give you is yellow rice, it was take out so I didn’t bother going back. If you like yellow rice this is your place. If you like me don’t come here there are others around that you can go to.
… moreCarolina Arias
Really good, we come from South Carolina and they have the best wings and rice I had ever tried super fresh and hot
… moreMillie
My husband & I eat in restaurants frequently, and in many different countries. Today we had a terrible experience in this Chinese restaurant: Although they have tables and chairs for eat-in dining, this is obviously just a takeout place. The soup was served in a plastic take-out container, and the main dishes on a plastic plate. We both had the Wonton Soup, which had broth and wontons with almost no flavor. When I inquired about ordering Wor Wonton soup, which is the same basic soup but adding vegetables, chicken, shrimp, and pork, the man at the counter didn’t know what I was talking about, and said they don’t offer it. Anyone operating with normal intelligence and flexibility would offer to make it, charging the appropriate extra amount for the more deluxe variety with the added ingredients, all of which they have in their kitchen.
The Triple Delight, a photo of which above the counter showed a generous variety of chicken, shrimp, and beef. My plate had 1 small shrimp, a few pieces of beef and almost no chicken, some bell pepper, and a massive quantity of hard, large broccoli chunks that comprised at least three quarters of the total food served. My husband ordered beef with snow peas and had a little bit more meat than I did, but every second piece of beef was as tough and chewy as a rubber ball, and certainly not fun to eat!
Both main courses were filled with vegetables; you could search for the meat like a pirate for his treasure.
The worst part: we talked to the two workers and showed them that I have 80% broccoli on my plate and almost no meat, chicken, or shrimp. But they pretended not to understand English, were talking to each other and giggling at us while my husband and I were leaving. That is absolutely unprofessional and rude. We will never eat there again.
A restaurant serving food of this quality wouldn’t last six months in a city like New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, where wonderful Chinese food is plentiful at hundreds if not thousands of restaurants. Somehow this place can operate successfully here in Sarasota.
… moreThe Triple Delight, a photo of which above the counter showed a generous variety of chicken, shrimp, and beef. My plate had 1 small shrimp, a few pieces of beef and almost no chicken, some bell pepper, and a massive quantity of hard, large broccoli chunks that comprised at least three quarters of the total food served. My husband ordered beef with snow peas and had a little bit more meat than I did, but every second piece of beef was as tough and chewy as a rubber ball, and certainly not fun to eat!
Both main courses were filled with vegetables; you could search for the meat like a pirate for his treasure.
The worst part: we talked to the two workers and showed them that I have 80% broccoli on my plate and almost no meat, chicken, or shrimp. But they pretended not to understand English, were talking to each other and giggling at us while my husband and I were leaving. That is absolutely unprofessional and rude. We will never eat there again.
A restaurant serving food of this quality wouldn’t last six months in a city like New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, where wonderful Chinese food is plentiful at hundreds if not thousands of restaurants. Somehow this place can operate successfully here in Sarasota.
Jeffery Meadows
Excellent and delicious!!! I had the Bourbon chicken combo and it arrived steaming hot and very tasty A+++
… moreStephie D
Best Chinese food we’ve had in a long while! Every single thing was delicious and authentic! Will definitely be frequenting this restaurant going forward! The wontons were the highest quality in the state! The coconut chicken was perfect! Delectable! Highly recommend every dish we’ve tried.
… moreWesley Minnick
Great food would definitely come back had the spicy pepper steak and peppers fire eggrolls
… moreLiz Moody
Ordered about $50 of Chinese food and when delivered an item was wrong. Called to let them know they sent Orange Chicken and not Orange Beef. They told me I was wrong after I told them repeatedly it was definitely chicken. So here is my bad review. To be honest, the rest of the food tasted like inedible garbage anyways and I would recommend any other restaurant over this one. Here’s a photo of their “beef” and you can decide if you want to try it. I really hope the person I spoke with on the phone sees this and learns how to treat customers. Don’t waste your time here.
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