The Golden Valley Restaurant in Trenton

499 Dundas St W, Trenton, ON K8V 6C4, Canada

★★★★☆
(954 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Family restaurant Takeout restaurant Pizza restaurant Steak house
Website
goldenvalleyrestaurant.com
Address
499 Dundas St W, Trenton, ON K8V 6C4, Canada
Plus Code
3CV3+RH Trenton, Quinte West, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–8 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–8 PM
Thursday
11 AM–8 PM
Friday
11 AM–8 PM
Saturday
11 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
954 reviews

Most Mentioned

prime rib (74) food and service (43) fish and chips (17) caesar salad (16) gravy (10) liver (9) frozen vegetables (7) alfredo (6) souvlaki (6) mashed potatoes (6)
5 stars
583
4 stars
224
3 stars
63
2 stars
42
1 stars
42
★★
November 24, 2024

As an occassional visitor to this restaurant was very disappointed in our recent visit. Party of 7 with reservation for 5 pm, Nov. 23/24. By 5:30 received our drinks. By 6:15 received our salads. Did not receive our meals until 6:45. Almost 2 hour wait for our meals. We watch as other tables with 2 and 4 people who sat after us had received their meals and eaten. Two orders of calf liver. Half of the liver was stringy and full of cords. Mash potatoes on all were two nice big scoops but the potatoes were very dry. Three prime rib orders ordered medium rare. One came well done. The other two were okay. Chicken linguine sauce was bland and tasteless. Order of fish and chips was greasy. Dinner rolls were awful. Dry and looked like hamburger buns. Vegetables were water drenched. We have never experienced this here before. A 2 hour wait for a meal is not reasonable. We were ready to leave. Will have to think hard about going back. So very disappointed !

★★★
October 28, 2024

We dine in at the Golden Valley a couple of times a year, always had a good experience. Our meal tonight was so/so, the prime rib was excellent, couldn’t have been better actually, but my side of mashed potato (with gravy) and mixed vegetables was not up to the usual standard. The potatoes were cold with warm gravy on top and the frozen vegetables were downright inedible. And what happened to the Yorkshire pudding? My wife had fish (which was good) with mixed vegetables and she agreed, not edible. Crystal was our server and she was very pleasant and helpful. We passed on our comments to her at the end of our meal. Dissatisfied, disappointed, dissed.

★★★★★
August 18, 2024

The service is extremely friendly. Crystal was our server tonight and she was so patient with giving recommendations from the menu. Our stay went past closing and she never once made us feel like we had to rush to finish our meal. We ordered the escargot as a starter and it was very tasty. The mains we had were the liver and onions and the prime rib. The portions were massive and they were delicious! For dessert we ordered the coconut cream pie and the lemon meringue pie, and I have to say that this was the BEST coconut cream pie I’ve ever had. It just melts in your mouth 🤤 I can definitely see myself wanting to get a slice whenever I’m in the area. Will definitely be back!

★★★
August 17, 2024

Good customer service, good is so so. Very nice atmosphere.

★★★★★
June 11, 2024

Very good restaurant. It's a dated for sure in the restaurant but it's well kept and clean. Food was great. We get takeout from them and it seems to never disappoint. Food is always hot and well packaged when we receive it. We ate inside the restaurant and of course takeout from them and both experiences we're really good 👍

★★★★★
March 3, 2024

This restaurant is a testament to old-school ways of service and food. It brings back how service and good food served simply makes a meal. It has a great vibe and allows for wedding dinners and families to feel like home. While we were there, a wedding dinner was happening It felt normal and comfortable. Enjoed the salad , Schnitzel, and pies. Well done, I will go back all the time The staff is very attentive and delightful. Thanks

★★★★★
August 29, 2023

We stumbled upon this hidden gem nestled between Toronto and Ottawa. The portions were generous, and the food quality surpassed our expectations, all at an affordable price point. The restaurant exuded a serene and stylish ambiance, with impeccable cleanliness. Our waiter, Christian, stood out with his warm and amiable service. We've marked this spot on the map, so we make sure to go there next time!

★★★★★
April 17, 2022

We always enjoy family dinners here. Prime rib is amazing! Lots of other choices too. Great place for Thanksgiving meals with large family groups. No prep or clean up!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

We visited on Dec. 21 and were a party of 4. Food was excellent. Prime Rib; French onion soup and beef sandwich were all amazing and our server was very friendly and curtious We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Parking: Free parking lot Kid-friendliness: Yes Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

This is our go to place for years and it always stay good ..friendly and exceptional service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Excellent Prime Rib. Large portions, friendly staff. Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Been a customer for years, almost nine months since last visit, worst food in Trenton, this visit, service terrible, & warm food at most. Waited over a hour after salads were finished for main dishes. Streak overcooked, fish horrible, liver terrible, prime rib on a scale was 3/5. Mashed potatoes were terrible, no butter with warm gravy. Buns now are terrible, when enquired on the buns, told have to take lower scale buns now from supplier. Save yourself some cash, food prices are up greatly, quality at the worst, & food service horrible. If you must go, please let me know if you feel you wasted your money afterwards. Sorry Golden Valley, too horrible for a second chance, please keep cutting quality, as it will not be long, a new ownership will be required as sales will not warrant being open.. What happen this great restaurant

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Had lunch with friends yesterday at your restaurant and the food was great as usual. Peter was our waiter. Very professional, friendly and saw to our varied requests. A pleasure to have him as our server. Our favourite place to gather.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Chicken Caesar wrap is the best!!!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The food, atmosphere and our server Peter was wonderful. Looking forward to visiting again soon!

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Excellent service, comfortable venue. Good for dining alone or small groups, easy parking. The quality of the food has been slowly, but steadily declining over recent months. Im a little shy now to cast recommendations or bring first-time visitors. I hope to see it recover because I have enjoyed coming here for a long time.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Always good value, food is good ,the service is excellent ,the wait staff goes out of their way every visit

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Server was very good. My tossed salad and dressing was awesome. The chicken alfredo would have been perfect except the sauce was bland. My wifes meal was chicken oscar, they served asparagus with the woods ends only, imitation crab and hollandaise sauce was watery. My bother beef dip and fries were very good.

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious turkey dinner for Thanksgiving.

October 22, 2024

Me and my wife went here last night for dinner at 7 waited 15 minutes for crystal to take our order it was not busy at all then waited other 25 minutes to get food, my wife had fish-and-chips that was sent back.The fish was not cooked at all and sopping wet with grease. I had liver that was really cold. She then started giving us attitude and had the balls to ask for a tip. The food is bad the services was bad no one would give a tip when the food and service is really bad. I get take away all the time. Never again would I ever recommend this place to anyone thanks for the awful service crystal the manager was awfully rude also would never go back not even for take out and they close it 8 oclock but doors were locked at 7:35 pm

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Excellent food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Good food friendly people

October 22, 2024

Picked up wings and Bruschetta. Couldn t call phones were down. Wings were not cooked and Bruschetta topping was very sparse. Had a meal in the restaurant recently and the place needs a tremendous amount of renovations as benches in the boots are tattered. Blinds on the windows are filthy. This is two reviews, one for take out and one for the restaurant.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Attended the solo ladies travel group luncheon. Our server was Peter and he did a fantastic job for all 22 of us. He was polite, Knowledgable about the Menu and never once got frazzled with all the orders. Oh, by the way I highly recommend the fish and chips.

September 22, 2024

On a daily basis I rave about their Cesar salad being the best in Trenton and it has been for years. Today, not at all. Portion has been cut in half and it was the most watered down salad Ive ever had. Chicken wings were sub par. Warm, not hot. I live directly behind restaurant so delivery service was quick so no excuse for temperature of wings. No dipping sauce for vegetables. Very disappointed. Will second guess my decision when ordering next time. Pretty pathetic when the new owner cannot even acknowledge my review. Ignoring it will not make it go away. Word of mouth goes a long way.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We had the best dinner at the Golden Valley. Peter was a fantastic and professional waiter. He made the visit extra special.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food and friendly staff

★★
August 22, 2024

I have been a patron of this establishment on a regular basis and up until this week I would have given a 4 star across the board but on this visit had to wait 45 mins for food to arrive. The liver was chewy for the first time ever and vegetables very soft. I understand there are new owners and do not know if they have changed suppliers, cooks or quality but it was definitely not worth the money and was not enjoyable meal. Doubt I will be back after being my favourite restaurant for over 18 years.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I had the Reuben with fries and an order of chicken wings. Every morsel was fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food and great staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

My wife and I went there tonight. Food and service was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food , fantastic staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Had the clubhouse sandwich it was perfect. Soup of the day was not so good

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Party of 16 we had the best service from Peter, so friendly very knowledgeable about every aspect of your restaurant, great background story of your establishment and food Food was the best ever very fresh, very flavorable,hot . Did not take long for the food to arrive everything was perfection .thumbs up to your restaurant and Peter

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food and very friendly service would eat here again

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We invited our friends from Bradford, Ont last evening to dine with us....Our prime rib was amazing as well as the chicken souvlaki and liver with onions....the service was excellent......Our friends loved everything about your place.....we highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a great restaurant. Parking: no problem with parking...we parked right out front of the restaurant.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We are frequent visitors to this restaurant. Clearly the best prime rib in the area. However, on our last visit everything went wrong and no one seemed to care. The water glasses delivered to our table were clearly not clean, one had an obvious red lipstick stain, my prime rib was presented still frozen in the centre, our server normally very good and attentive was having a really bad day, uniform dirty and did not tell us about the specials and disappeared after serving the food. I had to take my plate to the server station to ask for my food to be cooked. We will visit again and do expect to be able to give five stars which has been our experience on previous visits.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Food was great lots of selection. Waitress was very pleasant and and attentive. Enjoyed the experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Top choice for me and my family

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing meal and service from Peter! The food was incredible - the service was out of this world!! You cannot beat Golden Valley for the qualit! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Its a great place for any type of meal. The service was quick. Food was delicious and we had nice full plates.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Definitely one of the best in the quinte region

May 22, 2024

We dined in . I was served Liver when I ordered a cutlet . The waiter told me it was a cutlet and didnt offer to return it or take it off my bill. It was mothers day and very busy . He walked away from our table and didnt try to rectify the situation .

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The portions are hefty, the food is amazing, and hands down the best server I have ever met. The ceaser salad had a homemade dressing that was exquisite. Food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We recently had my husbands birthday party at your restaurant, and we couldnt have had a more wonderful experience! The food was fantastic and the service was top notch! Thank you all you did to make it a wonderful day!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The worker at the pick up is SO NICE! He s always has a smile on his face and makes sure his costumers are satisfied.. I m not sure what his name is but you ll sure know when you step inside! Thank you so much golden valley, the poutine is always amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great service and amazing food!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Best food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Delicious food at good prices. Nice atmosphere, good service and they did a great job getting our largish group food all at the same time and it was all hot and fresh! I recommend the pork schnitzel!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We often go to this restaurant and the food and service is excellent We can say we never had a bad meal Besides the favorites of ceasar salad and prime rib the fish and chicken is also good Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food, very busy. All 4 of us were really happy with our food and the service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Donna is a sweet heart !!! And the beef dip is to die for! Everything about this place is just perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Wonderful meal. Liver and bacon was perfect. Fish and chips were a generous portion. Will certainly return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Golden Valley was perfect for our 4 generational family dinner! Donna was a delight, and very detail oriented for our allergies. Thank you for a lovley family meal. Dietary restrictions: Excellent awareness for gluten free menu options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We moved into the area a few months ago and heard from many locals about how good this place is. We finally went to see for ourselves and wow, so glad we did. Everything was just amazing, I wish I had taken pictures of the food to post here. There were four of us so we got to see a variety of dishes. Everyone was extremely happy with their choices. Our waiter Peter was one of the best weve ever had. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable, his recommendations were spot on ! We will 100% be returning here. Cant wait !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

A really nice restaurant with friendly helpful staff and delicious food. Very welcoming! And reasonable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great food, great service and lovely restaurant! Will definitely be back again!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I just left here and it was absolutely amazing! The prime rib was phenomenal and so was the service. The atmosphere was old school and very nostalgic. Definitely would recommend for sure.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Another great dinner Peter was awesome Live Irish band was great Perfect family night MK Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I had a 9 plates take out lunch order for the first time from this restaurant. The quality of the food were very good with a fare prices. The reason I gave the service 4 is that they forgot to provide me the flatware( Knifes, forks, salt, pepper ,napkin,..) and I noticed it once I reached home!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Golden Valley Restaurant exceeds expectations! The prime rib is superb, and our waiter, Peter, provided outstanding service. We were pleasantly surprised by live music for St. Patricks Day, adding to the festive atmosphere. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

It s been many years since I ve been to The Golden Valley Restaurant and it definitely didn t disappoint. The sign outside claimed to have the best prime rib in the quinte area and they are absolutely correct. Everything we had was great and the waitress was exceptional.

February 22, 2024

I am absolutely disgusted by how my husband & I were treated by John from Golden Valley over the phone!! I have been going there to eat for decades & am no liar & neither is my husband. My husband called to find out why our Door Dash orders keep being cancelled. John wrongly accused my husband of making false claims of missing food in the past to get free food. Outrageous!! As I dont like injustice I called John back myself & was polite to him explaining our truth. He was becoming progressively rude to ne so I hung up on him. Innocent customers dont deserve to be treated in this way!! 3-4 times we ordered through Door Dash & did not receive everything we ordered. My husband respectfully messaged Door Dash to let them know each time as we had paid for our order & did not receive everything. John accused my husband of making false claims to get free food when this is NOT the case at ALL. We have money & we do not need anyones hand outs. It is in no way our fault that this happened. My husband is apparently banned from Golden Valley for being honest about not receiving our full orders. You have forever lost a long time customer in me. Appalling!!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Donna is an incredible server. The food was phenomenal but omg, the service! Donna was brilliant. We had chicken and fish and the portions were HUGE!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Wow, just wow. Every time we go to Golden Valley, we get amazing food and great service. Hands down the place to eat in Trenton. If you need a recommendation, get the prime rib. Its the best Ive ever had.

February 22, 2024

Bland flavors, overpriced, seems like frozen bagged vegetables that are mushy and served cold every time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Beautiful decor and incredible food. Dont miss this place!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The food was amazing and not over priced. I went for their Valentines Dinne Special. This is one of my favourite restaurants.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great place to dine, any time of day! Friendly Staff. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

A wonderful experience. The food was delicious. Best French Onion Soup. The staff were very friendly and made our visit enjoyable. We will be back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Everything was delicious. Its the same it has been since back in the day. Dont fix something thats not broken. Great food and friendly staff. As always.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

We had a very good meal just before Christmas. The turkey was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Beautiful meal, was just so cold where we seated. People were wearing their coats.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Beef dip, fish and chips nuff said, wicked!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The Prime Rib and the service were excellent.

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

A couple came in and didn t have a reservation..the older lady at the front desk was so incredibly rude to them! Sighing and loudly said sir (sigh) you re going to have to give me a minute Rolled her eyes at one of the servers. We looked at them and they were so embarrassed they left. We felt so bad for them.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

I took my mum for her 92nd birthday and her wish before she blew out her candles was to come back for her 93rd. There were 6 of us altogether and all our meals were cooked to perfection, plentiful and delicious. Kim was our server and she was excellent! So kind and patient with everyone at the table. I love Golden Valley and would highly recommend it to anyone. Thank you again for making our evening a wonderful experience

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really nice restaurant. The waitress we had tonight was awesome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was somewhat cold and rush us in and out. It used to be fine dining at one time Its more a family restaurant now. And you can get that pretty much anywhere. Food : 3/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to go to for lunch or dinner. Loved the scenery and atmosphere inside. The staff were all very welcoming, thoughtful, and understanding. I would totally recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic dinner great service. Our server Christine was awesome ! All the staff is fabulous!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious prime rib as usual. The service received was exceptional. We had our child with us and her food was on the table within what seemed as moments. Best service I have had in a restaurant in some time. Impressive, great job thanks again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Staff great food highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing wait staff, a classic meal and the prime rib is the go-to when here, and the house dressing for your salads Parking: I can get busy and that shows you how good they are. Wheelchair accessibility: Pretty Sure that the staff would carry you in and out if need be, nobody gets left out.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A little price but a delicous meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place has history and the food is amazing! I have never had a bad meal here (schnitzel, veal cutlets, burgers, caesar salads, baked lasagna) ...the list of great things weve had goes on!). The decor is a step back in time but it adds to the charm and is nostalgic. Never had bad service here and there definitely value for money. Quality is spot on. Highly recommend

★★
December 22, 2023

Staff was very friendly and lovely. The food however, was absolutely awful

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Dietary restrictions: They adapted for my restrictions. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Brilliant. Food, service, price and did I mention the food???

December 22, 2023

Totally disappointed with the quality of food, I ordered ribs and they were out of ribs. They were out of tartar sauce for their fish and chips. They were out of coleslaw and they were also out of the three cheese dip.They offered me a replacement for the ribs which was their 7 oz prime rib which was 90% fat and 10% meat. Totally disappointing. The only positive thing about our evening was, we had an amazing waiter, totally sympathetic with our ordeal. We were 15 people and 10 out of 15 got what they ordered

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Been coming here since I was a teenager when they first opened! Different owners, but the same great quality food and service. Good value for money and a wide variety of options. My favourites are the schnitzel, souvlaki, liver, Caesar salad and burgers. Hope to continue enjoying meals here for a few decades more!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is great and staff friendly only issue is on a pension it is hard to get out as often as would like to.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A lovely retro atmosphere with very kind staff. Great quality home made and fresh good. Very pleased. Will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and very good serves and fast

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good helpings, pleasant staff only reason for 4 other than five is meals have too much garlic for me. Pleasant atmosphere and filled with regulars.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered takeout, so as far as atmosphere, the take out area doesnt compare with the dining room. Had 2 salads, Greek and Caesar. Both with chicken, both were delicious, especially if you love garlic! Caesar was full of it, as well as lots of dressing. The lady taking care if me behind the counter was great, and yes, salmon as a topping for the salads is a great menu idea. Lets get it done!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The prime rib was awesome, baked potato was fully cooked and tasty. Service was good and we loved the coconut cream pie. A good clean restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was such an amazing experience, and the portions were huge! My only issue is the dinner menu doesnt match the online version, but we still left extremely happy :) and with extra food in take out boxes.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I got fries an gravy cant screw that up ...yeah they can ,sweat it out in Styrofoam, way too much gravy ,so much its all soggy and the limp fries break in half ,look at this mush. Also got lasagna, which should b called soggy noodles and canned spaghetti sauce,w no meat. A TV dinner would of been better and cheaper. Used to think they had the best fries in area, not so mushy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It reminded me when I had family dinners with my family

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good. Only criticism is frozen veggies....no flavour. Salmon was good and nice glass of wine was great! Thks Donna. Food

December 22, 2023

Very poor service. We were seated and left menus then sat there for 45 minutes waiting for a waitress before getting up and leaving. Would not recommend. Floors were dirty as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hot delicious food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great waiter whogave us the history of the restaurant. Definitely going again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service!... Great food!... Great experience!!... Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place was exactly what we needed. Wholesome service and REAL food. From the homemade salad dressings ( ceaser and greek) to the entrees ( pasta, veal, chicken and shrimp) AMAZING. By far the best service we have had in the area in a long time. Donna was our server. Her smile was contagious. She made our dining experience. She knew what we wanted before we had to ask. GENUINE conversation. My dad is not one to enjoy eating out, it took some convincing for him to come and celebrate all of our accomplishments. But Donna made him feel comfortable . (Even when he struggled with the debit machine and the place was clearly closing) DONNA YOU KILLED IT !!! Thank you golden valley

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always great food, I haven t dined in yet but always enjoy their takeout.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best homemade food I ve experienced in a restaurant. Exceeding all expectations across the board. Quality foods,generous portions at an affordable price and attended by lovely people. Thank you. Dietary restrictions accommodated

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Take out staff are always friendly, Love the online ordering option. Food always good, wings are great

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My first time at this restaurant. It was amazing, from the decor to the incredible hospitality and the food was really good. Out waitress Tiffany was fantastic. They have someone playing the piano which was really wonderful. I will definitely go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We took my mother out for her 88th birthday here and had good food and great hospitality. We had a fairly large group and, even though some parties arrived late, our waiter Peters service was exemplary and no one was kept waiting! The food was excellent, as usual. The pork tenderloin is always tasty and its hard to eat everything on the plate, because servings are generous. Very happy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Visited on April 29, 2023, party of 5. We are greeted by an amazing and friendly waitress by the name ...Tiffany. she was very thoughtful, nice and polite even when we couldnt make up our mind in knowing what to order. The salad was freshly made , and our meal was greatly tasty. Here is my juicy, delicious steak. The portion was big, and the price was fabulously great. The decor was very Victorian, and the atmosphere was romantic with the panio playing in the background. We have such an amazing blast@ Golden Valle Elizabeth Ekwenuke

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wife and I decided to go here for our anniversary and are we pleased that we did. Fantastic food and service. Prime rib is so tender I did not require the use of a knife. The portions were LARGE and plated well. We will be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

10/10 food Kid-friendliness: Very nice people

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was busy, the dining room was full. The food came OK. It was as to be expected. Nothing wow, nothing to complain about. The Alfredo was thankfully creamy. The atmosphere is very well worn. The wallpaper is fraying, the trim was kicked loose, the tables have lost their luster. The music was live, the choices were decent for background noise. Our service staff was polite, pleasant, pretty, and proper. Several staff recognized us from previous visits, and stopped to make small talk, and show value and recognition. Which was comfortable.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best prime rib ever

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We have never been disappointed with our meals at this restaurant. Excellent!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service, food, wine and prices. Highly recommended

December 22, 2023

For every special occasion in our family, weve chosen Golden Valley; anniversaries, birthdays, promotions. The service has always been great, and at one time, the food was amazing. And for the price point, the food should be amazing. We dined at Golden Valley tonight to celebrate the grandparents (86 and 80 respectively) 62nd wedding anniversary. We ordered 6 meals (3 of the prime rib) and a single Bruschetta appetizer. The bruschetta was really just bread with tomatoes and onions (which yes, does a bruschetta comprise) but we were prepared to live with that. What really turned us off our dinner (and ultimately lead to me writing this review) were the caesar salads we were served. Dont get me wrong, I like garlic. Love it even. But the dressing the salad was tossed in was so packed full of garlic I immediately became nausious and couldnt enjoy my dinner because my taste buds were coated in the sting of strong garlic. My partner ordered only a salad for dinner, and could only manage a few bites before the garlic became too much. We informed our server, had the salad removed, and were told that the dressing is usually garlicky, but depending on whos back there, it could be even stronger. No alternative was offered, but we assumed that maybe the salad would be removed from the final bill. It was not. So all in all, the dinner was disappointing, and not what weve come to expect from Golden Valley.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved the food here. We had the fish and chips. Excellent. Well be back for sure

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Never disappointed, consistantly delicious food, great service and friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic homemade food, not franchise fare. Service is excellent. Servers know the menu, the food and how to serve properly! We are more impressed each time we eat there!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered online for later pick up which was convenient and easy. Ordered the fettucine alfredo with chicken, honey garlic wings and poutine with extra gravy on the side. The wings was great and amount was more than expected, which was a nice surprise. The poutine was okay since the cheese wasnt curds. Gravy tasted good. The alfredo was okay but a bit bland, it was good we got chicken with it since the chicken was well seasoned and the portion was more than expected.

★★
December 22, 2023

The food was amazing! The waitress was kind enough to bring over extra napkins after she knocked over my beer. She was also kind enough to leave it on the bill

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and service was very good. Will definitely be back. Decor is a little out dated.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Not bad. Went in for a late lunch. Had the 7 oz prime rib. I got served the end cut. Was tender and nicely marbled but a bit dry around the edges and had an unexpected flavour I can t really put my finger on. Not unpleasant, just unexpected. Maybe was a rub of some kind. The mash though was crumbly dry and totally tasteless. When mash gets served in an ice cream scoop ball it s always a red flag. The fish and chips looked very nice and got 2 thumbs up from my companions. Kids all were happy with what they were served. The decor is pretty dated and the furniture is worn out, but it is clean. Our server was fantastic. Can t remember her name unfortunately. Worth her weight in gold to the owners I d bet. All in all not bad. And 3 adults and 3 kids all fed for $115. Can t argue with that. Would definitely go again

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Huge THANK YOU to Tiffany , Peter and all the amazing staff who helped to make my Moms 80th Birthday a huge success. From the first call to make the reservation which Tiffany answered to the group photo of 28 which Tiffany offered to take for us. Everything was awesome. We had 2 highchairs as well. The food , atmoshere, and staff were allTop Shelf We plan on having nore family get togethers there. I would highly recommend the Golden Valley.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was very good, such large generous portions, and the staff was over and above in kindness and service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This restaurant has delicious food and great service. But I love that it feels like 1994 inside. In a great way. Its like your in a retro themed restaurant. Please never change this, lean into it. Get early 90s memorabilia.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I always loved the lasagna here...totally changed to a runnier red sauce..ate about a quarter of it..forgot the buns...I think the waitress was new..needed more confidence..hopefully it will come

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I have always enjoyed this restaurant. I have always had an excellent server. This restaurant seems to attract an older crowd. So thats why I gave it a 4 for atmosphere.

★★★
December 22, 2023

The past 3 orders were incorrect. I do take out orders quite often and for the past 3 orders they have screwed up. I will find another restaurant for take out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were looking for somewhere to celebrate our anniversary and stumbled upon this hidden gem! We didnt make reservations (which is recommended) but they were able to accommodate us anyway! The decor took me back to restaurants from my childhood days...but the service and food was absolutely delicious! We definitely will be returning!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My favourite! They treat you like family!! All the servers and hostesses are so friendly. If you ve never been, I highly recommend! Everything in the menu is delicious!!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our food was only moderately good, I had shrimp in garlic butter with French fries, my companion had a pasta dish, ribs & wedges and chicken piccata. My vegetables were bland and tasteless, and the noodles werent tasty either. The service was extremely slow and unreliable. We were there for over two hours for a simple lunch, and then we didnt feel like having coffee or dessert anymore

December 22, 2023

Last night I wanted to take my spose out for a nice dinner. We were seated about two minutes after the table next to us. Our waiter took my drink order and said she would be back for my spouses. We waited and waited and waited some more. She never returned. Within 30 minutes the table next to us had a different waiter, there drinks were brought, their appetizers came, Their main course came. Our waiter never returned. We started to walk out and she begged us to return. She claims she was going to be right there. This is the first time I have ever walked out of a restaurant for poor service. Extremely disappointed. Left hungry and frustrated. Went across town to a small pub. Had drinks in 3 minutes and food not long after.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good service, good food, reasonable price and atmosphere. Solid and one of the best options for the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food! Service was great! Atmosphere here reminds us of 1990s but it is clean and friendly. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a favorite!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great restaurant for lunch or dinner. Highly recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just held a retirement event for a friend there for 35 people. Angie was super helpful and friendly getiing it all set up for me. As guests arrived they were promptly seated and served by the outstanding wait staff Peter and Tiffany. Drinks were never empty and food orders were taken quickly. The food was excellent, the service was amazing and everyone enjoyed themselves. I definately recommend The Golden Valley Restaurant for any event big or small or just a nice dinner out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is absolutely delicious and tastes home cooked. And the decor is super vintage and unique! Lovely staff and crew, as well.

December 22, 2023

First and foremost this place is HORRENDOUS to its employees, wanna know why your food never seems consistent! Because they like to chuck employees at the 3 month mark, claiming no hours while hiring employees right in front of old ones. Save your money and go somewhere that appreciates its employees and knows without them, their business would never get off the ground.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best wings and prime rib in all of Trenton. In restraunt atmosphere is classy, quiet and relaxingly enjoyable. The take out manager, John makes every customer feel like they were his favourite customer. Courtesy and care and accuracy in every order. The wings are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside. The tender thick cuts of prime rib melts in your mouth, full of beefy goodness. Prices are medium, but very fair for the high quality. All i can say, is in a small town like Trenton, they bring big town quality and customer service. I eat there every week.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Was very busy tonight with the heatwave we are having, I dont think anyone wanted to cook tonight. Peter gave us amazing service as he did before, always making sure we were okay and assuring us our food would be up soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was great the place was beautiful the service not that great or might have just been our server but over all a nice experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

There was a great variety of food at reasonable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent restaurant! This is our favorite restaurant. Now in our 70s, we like to have Friday date nights here every week. And we feel like family coming in the front doors until the time we leave. The service is so welcoming and friendly. And the food is absolutely wonderful and at affordable prices. Even our kids and grandkids feel special when we bring them with us. Love this restaurant. It does Trenton proud. Love Cathie & George Parking: Have two handicap parking spots. It would be nice if they had a few more Kid-friendliness: Waitresses go out of their way to cater to the kids while they are there and give you a good relaxing time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly servers at the restaurant. We had a pretty big group, and the foods were served very quickly and well.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My grandmother and I visit The Golden Valley Restaurant last week for lunch. My grandma ordered a plate of fries while I ordered the vegetable Alfredo. My grandmas French fries were OK but very clearly just grocery store fries. No big deal. My meal on the other hand was horrendous. The Alfredo sauce tasted like watered down classico sauce from a jar. The veggies were clearly just frozen broccoli and cauliflower, the pasta was almost mush. All for the low price of $21 We didnt complain because it started to get busier and the waitress was so kind, attentive and pleasant, but we definitely wont be back. Its unfortunate that the quality of food didnt match the quality of service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great family restaurant with a very homey menu. Your grandparents will love it. Mine did Happy 92nd Birthday to my Grandma Shirley Lyford

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and excellent service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Got a last minute reservation on a traditionally busy day and enjoyed a very good meal.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The menu is so much smaller. No staff assuming. Portions great, but some want extra bread. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food and service were excellent. There was a young child having a continuous hiddy fit upstairs from us that brought the atmosphere down a bit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent place to enjoy a luncheon or dinner . Good service, friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Parking: Depending on time it can be hard to park. Very busy spot. Kid-friendliness: The staff is excellent with children Wheelchair accessibility: I believe they put people on bottom floor. Make a reservation ahead and mention it first to be guaranteed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We enjoyed their prime rib and Caesar salad with their homemade dressing. Amazing food and service. Well go back again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Thus is my go-to place when i want the best prime rib in town. Ive never found any place that is better. Golden Valley all the way for prime rib.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time there, and I am looking forward to returning,

December 22, 2023

Well have been going to the Valley for years and have always had good experiences. But the new owner has lost some good cooks because he refuses to pay them what they are worth. He needs to be reminded that these are the people who helps him make money and if you get a good cook pay them well so they will stay. We came in at 5.30 and didn t get our food till after 7 Not acceptable your good cooks have left and you re left with people who can t do the job. Hopefully people will come back I probably won t. Your servers are covering you in the dining room and making excuses. Very disappointing for a place I love so much. FYI don t be scared to come out and talk to your customers when they ask.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food and service was very good . The food was very well done . I think the mashed potato s should have more butter to make it more mushy . The steak was very well done . The portions were very good also .the place is pretty good and close place in Trenton. The Chicken Parmesan was very good . The sauce was good also . 8.5/10

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I got a chuckle when I first walked in asking me if I had a reservation when the restaurant was over 90% empty. After a concensus of the 3 servers and a hostess, they managed to find us a table. Service was ok, but I think we should have had a reservation because we were the only table that didnt get dinner rolls. The soup was good, the pork schnitzel was unevenly cooked like it was still frozen in the center when cooked, and it had beef gravey on it served with frozen vegetables and over salted roast potatoes.

★★★
December 22, 2023

I had AMAZING food experience and everything there so i decided id try there french onion and im just gonna say im the type of person who will eat really anything and not care how it tastes but today (nov 23rd) is my birthday so i wanted a french onion and it make me almost vomit it was so gross, and vomit inducing i NEVER leave reviews but i had too for this.

December 22, 2023

Take out Chicken Souvlaki dinner was not worth the price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very knowledgeable waiter Peter. He was very helpful and courteous. Food was large portions and very delicious. A very good dining experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, amazing roast beef at good price. Peter was a first class, professional server, fast, efficient and friendly. He is a credit to this great restaurant.

December 22, 2023

Ordered the prime rib. No gravy over cooked , Frozen veg, half cooked baked potato. Definitely not worth the price they charge. Will not go back. I think the quality has gone way down.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had my moms 70th birthday there, they were super accommodating and gave us our own area. The food was great, and the service was excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My family and I visit this restaurant on a fairly regular basis. It works well for us as there is good choice of different dishes for different tastes. Some like fish, some like steak, some like pasta, etc. Staff is friendly and I would say that prices are reasonable. Restaurant is usually quite full any time weve visited but laid out such that aisles are easy to navigate. Would hesitate to recommend. I would suggest calling ahead and making reservations if you plan to visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

EDIT- Attended tonight for a Christmas Party Dinner. Food was Excellent (even my now 11 month old approved!) Service was Excellent. Very excited to be told there was now a change table in the Mens washroom. 5 Stars! Thanks for a great night! My boyfriend went with his family for lunch. He had our 4 month old son, while I was at an appointment. I was surprised to hear there was no change table in the mens washroom for him to use. In 2023, I find this outlandish, and to be honest, sexist. Thankfully his mother was there, she was able to take my son into the womens washroom to get him changed. (Surprise surprise ) I cant imagine what a male couple would do to take care of their child in this situation. Leave? Do better to be inclusive please.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very desapointed.. onion soup tasted really weird, and weak.. over priced for the rest of our oder.. the sauce in my friend pasta was actually as luiuid as a soup.. we wont come again

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our server was quite personable. Theyre known for the prime rib and it shows. I ordered the strip loin medium rare. It was pink inside but very tough. If we go back, I wont do the steak.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service and food are always top notch.