Very friendly staff and we were seated quickly on the 1st floor, which we selected. There are many steps here, so it may not be easily accessible by those who have difficulty with climbing stairs. The bathroom was another two floors up! View from the table allows you to view the crowd below and offered a nice breeze during dinner. I ordered Tom Yum spicy noodles and it was full of the seafood that the menu promised; it was filling and delicious. My husband ordered two orders of chicken satays for a total of six skewers. The chicken was tender, juicy and seasoned nicely with the dipping sauce on the side. We also ordered two orders of the prawns with sauce for a total of four large pieces of prawns. Everything was outstanding and hot to order. Very attentive and friendly waitresses. I highly recommend Gars Chinese restaurant on the Lanes in Brighton! read more

Good Chinese Food in a Posh Atmosphere Pros: Great location - situated in the Laines. Amazing decor/atmosphere. Cons: Can find many other Chinese restaurants and all-you-can-eat options for half the price. read more

Really enjoyed my Chinese meal here, cooked really well not greasy or bland. The restaurant in spread across various levels which makes it a little quirky and the decor is modern but not to minimalist. Great flavours and the starter for two was beautiful. I really liked the chilli beef that came in a noodle basket it made a nice touch to a great meal. Although a little pricey (£256 for 6 on a 3 course meal) would be great for a special occasion. read more

Gars Restaurant - Great selection of main meals - Chinese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Gars is a fancy place; clearly, no cost has been spared when it comes to the decor of this great-for-a-first-date restaurant. It's a shame the same attention to detail hasn't been taken with the food; it is by no means bad, just a little pedestrian, although still upmarket of most of Brighton's Chinese options! It seems strange to start with the decor, but it is a sight to behold: it really is worth getting behind the shuttered windows. I spent so much time looking at the tastefully designed space that it took me a while to get to the menu, and it is a little underwhelming. It seems harsh to criticise, as Brighton is full of duff Chinese take-aways and all-you-can-eat buffets, but Gars could do more than offer the classics for a pretty hefty price. That being said, the food is made well and tastes fantastic. However, paying over £10 for something you could get for a fraction of the price is hard to swallow. I'm in two minds about whether the food tastes different enough to be worth the price-tag. There are plenty of fair-to-middling Chinese restaurants in Brighton where I could eat something similar for HALF the price, and more than enough places where I could order or have unlimited amounts of a cheaper version of the dish for even cheaper... It's a difficult one to decide on definitively, as I recognise that my opinion changes based on how I'm feeling at the time. In the end, Gars in not somewhere I'd rush back to. The big price tag seems to be helping pay for the ornate surroundings and frankly over-the-top website rather than the quality of the food. It's definitely not bad, the details just seem a bit squiffy. Still, it looks impressive... Probably a good place for students to go with the parents! "See, Dad, it's not just fish and chips for me!" read more

We went to Gars chinese restaurant on the spur the moment, after meeting a few fellower twitterers. Located on the edge of the Lanes in the old part of town, it is an ideal place to spend an evening. We dined upstairs, and I gather that down in the basement is a bar, with karaoke. The food was excellent, even if it was slightly more than I would normally pay (I'm a bit of pennypincher!), but well worth it. Fortunately, two of the group where able to put it on expenses! I can't remember half of what we had but I know it included scallops, duck and lamb shanks. The only draw back to the evening was the lnght of time it took to be served. It was at least two hours, if not three, for the entire meal. I can highly recommend this place as long as you're not in a hurry, and you're not on a budget. If the speed of service had been better, then I would certainly have awarded 4 stars, possibly even 5. read more

The Lanes and this area are just packed with places to eat so you may wonder how a Chinese restaurant fairs while surrounded with cheap pizza places and also a stones throw from more up market joints like Jamie Oliver's and Hotel Du Vin, well I would say it fairs really well. This may be a bit more expensive than a normal run of the mill Chinese but the lovely atmosphere and service along with the quality food deserve that extra couple of quid. It has what you would expect on the menu at any Chinese but just a wee bit more tasty, go on by pass Fat Leos, Pizza Express and Zizzi's to give this excellent place a go. read more

This a swish Chinese restaurant situated in the heart of Brighton's famous Laines. Its a rarity to find a gorgeously posh sit down Chinese restaurant, rather than a grotty all you can eat or takeaway with tables. The decor has a modern feel with white tables and glass paneling. The menu is amazing and reasonably priced, Its nice to taste authentic Chinese cuisine rather than the European dough ball fest you usually find in the UK. Deffo worth a try of you like proper Chinese food. read more

A large, modern place in a great Lanes location. The interior is modern and clean, with wooden floors and red leather. When I visited, it was full of Saturday night bustle, but the staff seemed to cope well with this, and our large group, and service was efficient. The food was reasonable, but nothing to write home about. I had a pork dish which was dry and chewy. However, to their great credit the staff offered to either take it off the bill or to make me another dish without any argument, and so I would certainly give this place another try. read more

This is not your usual Chinese experience, Gars is a classy sit down place! A lovely posh decor and a menu to match. Worth a visit if you want a real taste of the Orient. I found the service good and the food fresh and left me wanting more, a definate recommondation! read more

One thing upfront: I think your perception of the service at this place varies greatly depending on where you sit and who serves you. I think downstairs is probably best, but we were seated around the corner on the top floor. As for the food, I would have to say this is another one of those overpriced, overhyped, overrated Brighton restaurants. It was not bad, but certainly nothing special and the Eastern European waitress had trouble understanding our order. I have no idea how or why Gars can charge such astronomical prices for food and service that is genuinely little if any better than the budget places, where you can basically get the same meal for 60% less. I won't be back. read more

Really nice restaurant. Is as accomodating for a meal out for two as it is for a larger group. Food probably isn't the best chinese in Brighton - but the whole package (nice ambience, good service) - make for a good time out. Great location in the centre of Brighton and well worth a try. read more

my wife and myself went to gars tonight at 7 o'clock on the 7th July. service vert poor had starters with main course put on table at same time. we did not ask for that. we felt as if they were rushing us out because upstairs and basement was getting busy. we ordered 2 coffees which arrived 20 minutes later and was not like coffee it was wishy washy they changed it but the second cups were the same. when busy all thought for customers goes out the window. we sat under the stairs and people from the basement came up to front of shop and stood in doorway smoking 5/6 people it was disgusting not one of staff asked them to move away the smoke was coming in restaurant. whoever is on duty working at the restaurant should ask smokers to get 5/6 metres from the door especially when the door is open like it was tonight. if a member of staff want to talk to me about this my name is John. phone. 07714623493. spoilt a nice evening. read more

Gars is very suited to it's South Lanes location - it's classy, contemporary, chic and traditional all rolled in to one. The decor is not something you'd expect to see in any other Chinese restaurant - sophisticated and very expensive looking, it quietly fuses to together Oriental touches such as reds and golds, with modern and minimalistic white features. It's sophistication is reflected in the food. The chefs at Gars have managed to take the standard dishes you would expect to find in your local Chinese take away, and bring them up to a gourmet level. Think very posh aromatic duck, shredded beef, pork and vegetables...the list goes on. They also specialise in seafood - squid, tempura prawns and scallops are just a few of the seafood dishes available. The staff are very friendly, and although my all time favourite dish has been taken off the menu, they always make it for m whenever I go there. Gars is much more expensive than other Chinese restaurants in the area, however I think the price is justified in the food and the setting. They offer deals during the day, and an ever changing specials menu, and I have also heard a rumor of Thursday night karaoke in the downstairs party room :) read more

Best Chinese restaurant in Brighton, the food is fantastic, service is very good, unfortunately very expensive. It looks like a small restaurant on the outside, but once you go in its on 2 floors. One of my favourite restaurants, but it's very good for a treat! read more

While the grand décor and strong reputation suggest high-end stuff, I found Gars rather disappointing, and not even a million miles away from your average takeaway. It can be game of luck with Chinese restaurants though I had decent expectations of this one, and at around £30 a head for food and wine it wasn't cheap. The nondescript 'fish' fillet game in a sweet, sticky goo with overpowering seasoning and MSG. Granted this type of cookery meant to go in for subtlety but there was no space for the fish to stand out. The aromatic duck was fine, though I perhaps expected a little bit of pizzazz. read more

After eating at wockmania we had to revive our love for chineese, the place was terrible, it felt like somewhere a 16 year old would take some one on their first date. We found gars and, I have to say, I've never been more happy about the quality of service and the quality of the food in a restauraunt before. Absoloutly amazing! read more

It is possible to eat from £10 here. Downstairs is the bar and all dining is upstairs. It has beautiful interiors and boasts a chic atmosphere. The new meu has some great ideas. Locals think its a place to be seen in! read more

Quite nice Anglicised Cantonese grub but fantastically expensive, cripes! Better off at the China Garden really, far cheaper, better atmosphere, rather better and way more authentic. read more

I love Gars, have been several times and the service has always been great and the food just lovely too. It has grown in size since I first started coming here years ago. They now have three floors, the basement floor is still the same as is the ground floor and they now have an upstairs, all nicely decorated and modern furnishings. It has lost a little of the coziness it used to have when it was just two floors, but it is still a great place for chinese food in brighton. But book if you want a table; its popular! read more

Have eaten here twice and have found the food to be excellent on both occassions, although not the cheapest. That said, it's consistent with the location and other restauraunts around it. If you go here, I would recommend eating upstairs, as I found that a lot more enjoyable than ground floor, as that tended to be busier and noisier. read more

This is probably one of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to. The menu is modern yet authentic and the food is quite delicious. I have to warn you it's a bit pricey, so not exactly spur of the moment kind a place, more like lets go there for my birthday. read more

This is a really lovely restaurant clean and friendly staff. The ambience is perfect for a romantic date and the service is one of a kind. I can't afford to go there weekly but when I have the cash I do like to treat myself :D read more

Many of pleasant evenings have been spent here, nice food, welcoming staff and the venue provides swanky functions as well. The prices are ok but you pay for quality read more

It is difficult to say, because the staff do try hard and are clearly knowledgeable, but my experiences here (have been twice) were fairly underwhelming. I like good food, of course that is my reason for eating out - but Gars feels a bit like one of those nightclubs that has been "styled" to make the sort of person who feels like hiring a hummer limo (and doesn't care about the rental company's advert on the side) feel happy that they have got value for money from their night out. For me, this place is pretentious and overpriced. The food is OK, but for the money I would expect much much better. I wish they'd spend a bit less time on selling drinks and aperitifs, and a bit more time on the menu. Also, if you were thinking of ordering a delivery - don't. They charge £6 delivery - everyone else in Brighton charges £2 (or it's free). read more

After having become an extremely regular visitor to the contemporary designed Chinese restaurant i only have good things to tell about the food, service and overall environment. The waiters are a credit to the restaurant; politely mannered and happy to help. The food is the best Chinese in Brighton and Hove and you will definitely feel you get your moneys worth. Lunch or Dinner, spare of the moment or occasion, suits all with success. read more

This is a very nice chinese restaurant. Not expensive, nice atmosphere and good food