China Garden Restaurant Bahia Vista

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. 🥢✨

Really good, we come from South Carolina and they have the best wings and rice I had ever tried 🫶🏻🥰 super fresh and hot

I don’t like to leave such a bad review. Especially not knowing this restaurant before, but this was the worst Chinese restaurant I’ve ever ordered from. It had an instant package taste that ended up in the trash. Additionally my husband’s order was wrong and he even ordered inside.

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.

I'm not sure what people are complaining about. I've had some of the best Chinese food in NY City and this is the BEST restaurant I found in Sarasota county. Beef and broccoli is the best! I wish I lived closer to this restaurant 😁 A little added benefit to coming to Sarasota, though!