We serve a wide variety of Portuguese dishes and also offer catering services for different occasions. Established in 2013, GALINA'S BBQ is a family-owned and operated restaurant that serves authentic and delectable Portuguese dishes. Licensed by LLBO (Liquor Licence Board of Ontario), our restaurant is the ideal place to spend a nice time with your friends or loved ones.
Come and experience authentic Portuguese cuisine at its best! Our attentive staff and family environment let you enjoy the best of what Portugal has to offer: great food succulent seafood, delicious homemade desserts, and a wide selection of drinks. Our team has an incredible sense of pride in everything they do, from the food we serve to the gracious hospitality we provide.
Come and experience authentic Portuguese cuisine at its best! Our attentive staff and family environment let you enjoy the best of what Portugal has to offer: great food succulent seafood, delicious homemade desserts, and a wide selection of drinks. Our team has an incredible sense of pride in everything they do, from the food we serve to the gracious hospitality we provide.
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Grace F.
Sep 13, 2021
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Zack I.
Feb 05, 2021
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Michelle L.
Aug 10, 2020
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Came for takeout from Markham so a trek but not bad since the closest Portuguese chh ugh I ken would otherwise be Nando's.
Got the BBQ chicken family meal that included two sides. Mild BBQ sauce was not spicy enough for my husband but was just right for me. Large sides were plentiful and definitely enough to feed the family. Potatoes were tasty and might have been better better a day old and lightly pan fried on the stove.
Order Calamari and that made fresh when I arrived for pick up that included tarter sauce. Picked up some cod and shrimp rissosi to try and wasn't disappointed.
Got the BBQ chicken family meal that included two sides. Mild BBQ sauce was not spicy enough for my husband but was just right for me. Large sides were plentiful and definitely enough to feed the family. Potatoes were tasty and might have been better better a day old and lightly pan fried on the stove.
Order Calamari and that made fresh when I arrived for pick up that included tarter sauce. Picked up some cod and shrimp rissosi to try and wasn't disappointed.
Catherine D.
Apr 04, 2020
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Today was the first time we tried Galina's. We ordered a family special whole chicken with the potatoes and rice. The chicken apparently just came off the grill. This was take out due to COVID-19. We brought our food home and we thoroughly enjoyed the moist, tasty chicken, potatoes and rice. I'm usually not a fan of how the "Portuguese" rice is made. But this time not disappointed. Honestly it was a most fantastic meal. Definitely going back. Not expensive. Excellent value. Once things get back to normal will be ordering for family parties.
Thank you for serving your community
Thank you for serving your community
Quynh T.
Aug 02, 2019
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Dave H.
Apr 22, 2019
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When I go to restaurants I stick with what their specialty is. I don't go to the Keg for chicken.
The place is in a strip plaza but The inside is passable. Feels like a family run restaurant and everyone was very nice and friendly. So I stuck with their Portuguese chicken. I read the reviews and thought I'd take a chance. We went with another family. Most of us ordered the quarter or half chicken. My kids ordered the calamari. It was meh. A little greasy and tasted like it was cooked from frozen.
When our chicken arrived I thought they got my half chicken order wrong. It was so small
The place is in a strip plaza but The inside is passable. Feels like a family run restaurant and everyone was very nice and friendly. So I stuck with their Portuguese chicken. I read the reviews and thought I'd take a chance. We went with another family. Most of us ordered the quarter or half chicken. My kids ordered the calamari. It was meh. A little greasy and tasted like it was cooked from frozen.
When our chicken arrived I thought they got my half chicken order wrong. It was so small
Al A.
Apr 14, 2019
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Our family has been coming here weekly for months because the food is that good. The staple bbq chicken, rice and potatoes are delicious...not only that but their other traditional Portuguese food is amazing! There is a hot table for take out or dine in if you are in more of a hurry but if you have the time dine in and order anything from the menu. They will usually start you off with their olives and basket of bread and butter while you wait for your food to arrive. The service has always been friendly and we have yet to try a dish we didn't like.
Catering is also available. We have ordered
Catering is also available. We have ordered
Billy B.
Dec 31, 2018
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Best Portuguese BBQ hands down. We've tried many and after trying Galina's we simply can't go back anywhere else, even though this is far from us. We go weekly now for takeout or dine in. Sides are fantastic...fries and rice. Salad is great too. Dining in they give you bread and nice olives to start. Great friendly service.
Charles M.
Nov 02, 2018
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Nick D.
Jan 04, 2018
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Have been coming here for years. Always get the whole chicken combo, whether its Rotisserie or Grilled the chicken is always moist and flavorful. Service is great, orders are always ready upon arrival, of course if there is someone in line then you must wait your turn. Definitely recommend this location. Other places offer good chicken but the sides are always bla, The rice and potatoes cannot be matched by anyone else. When we serve this to friends and family they always say how amazing everything is. Hands down the best Chicken in Vaughan
Anndy J.
Apr 21, 2017
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I came here on a thursday evening. I ORDERED 3 whole chickens so I had to wait. They told me they were out of bbq.. so i got 3 whole rotisserrie. THE FLAvour was delicious and it seemed to have alot of chicken. The rice was simple and good. But the potatoes!! Were seasoned well and soft. I really enjoyed the potatoes! I wanted to try the grill chicken but even the rotisserie was good.. so cant complain. The sauces were good. The spicy was not spicy in the beginning but after a few seconds u feel the heat. The mild was sweet and delicious. Honestly i will come back again. And yes there are
Sarder O.
Feb 17, 2017
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Normally we come to Galina's to order the whole chicken combo dinner that comes with two sides (rice/potatoes) which comes out to $27.00 roughly, and we have never had any issues with the takeout, in fact they are very generous with the portion size and the quality of the food, it has always been optimal....which unfortunately cannot be said the same for today's event!
Today we decided to dine in the restaurant as we have never sat down there, and have their special which was a two leg octopus legs with two sides and from the regular menu we ordered the half chicken with also two sides
Today we decided to dine in the restaurant as we have never sat down there, and have their special which was a two leg octopus legs with two sides and from the regular menu we ordered the half chicken with also two sides
Ann S.
Nov 27, 2016
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Normally this place is generous and I enjoy supporting local family owned restaurants. We received a quarter chicken dinner buy one get one free at the Santa fest parade.
We went to use it and the chickens in both meal were so small - and when we asked that one not have rice and potatoes and add lettuce instead. They refused. We are so disappointed. It cost us $17 and they weren't even nice
We went to use it and the chickens in both meal were so small - and when we asked that one not have rice and potatoes and add lettuce instead. They refused. We are so disappointed. It cost us $17 and they weren't even nice
M. S.
Sep 05, 2015
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Food is delicious and extremely well priced. Hot serve options vary, which is good.
Go with the roasted chicken instead of the BBQ. Both are good but the roasted tastes amazing and it is leaner (likely not to have been drizzled with oil to keep moist).
They often have seafood if that's your thing and it smells fantastic.
Hot serve is usually a meat mixed with veggies and sauced sparingly.
Quick service and servers are very helpful and polite. Doesn't tend to be over busy but the area isn't bustling; remote-ish.
Go with the roasted chicken instead of the BBQ. Both are good but the roasted tastes amazing and it is leaner (likely not to have been drizzled with oil to keep moist).
They often have seafood if that's your thing and it smells fantastic.
Hot serve is usually a meat mixed with veggies and sauced sparingly.
Quick service and servers are very helpful and polite. Doesn't tend to be over busy but the area isn't bustling; remote-ish.
Dianne C.
Aug 11, 2015
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Wow!! Best Portuguese chicken I've ever tasted. The rice, potatoes and hot sauce ( I love the mild one) is by far the best I've ever had. Beautiful restaurant, not like most of the little chicken take out places. They have a great hot table with different daily specials. My husband loves the fish and especially the octopus (Friday's special) It's worth the drive. It will become your new favourite spot. Very reasonably priced too.
