About The Garden's Gate
The Garden’s Gate symbolizes our down-to-earth, back-to-basics approach meant to inspire a feeling of belonging and happiness. For many, the Garden's Gate represents a pathway to nature, beauty and the comforts of home. These are all the feelings we hope to instill in you through our fresh meals and warm hospitality. Operating as a restaurant for the past 50 years, the Garden's Gate was originally built as a farmhouse in the 1800’s. What started as a place for travelers to stop for a bowl of soup has since transformed into much more. While ownership has changed hands multiple times in its history, the restaurant has maintained a magical ambiance unmatched by any ordinary restaurant.
Our Story
Kevin and Sheina Hemstreet, along with their 2 young boys moved to Manitoulin Island from London, ON to attain a more sustainable lifestyle and reap the benefits of such a move. With a collective 5 decades of experience in the service and food industry, a deep love of nature, and a passion for making people smile, The Garden's Gate Restaurant was an easy decision. So they packed up their home and moved 7 hours north, renovated the apartment on site, and got to work on the next chapter of this land's rich history.
Kevin, a Red Seal Chef with over 30 yrs in the industry. Kevin spent the last 12 years honing his skills and expanding his network. As a Chef Technician at Fanshawe College, he was responsible for helping to shape hundreds of culinary students from all over the world. This also fed his passion for learning and affording him the opportunity to vastly grow his cooking repertoire to include recipes from all over the world. Classically trained in French cuisine, followed by a decade stint as a sous chef in a revered Italian restaurant, Kevin has mastered his skills in the kitchen. After some gentle persuasion by his wife and a good look at himself, The Garden’s Gate Restaurant became the obvious next step.
Sheina is also classically trained in French cuisine and service. She spent her first 15 years in the workforce exploring all facets of restaurant and foodservice including the 2009 season at Red Lodge Resort, located on Manitoulin Island. As time passed, Sheina would look back on with such pride and peace for an entire decade. A self-proclaimed guide of light and spreader of love. Sheina was delighted to find this sacred land that would bring her full circle. Sheina has owned and operated 3 businesses in the last decade and prides herself in the knowledge and networks gained. She has always dreamed of bringing her love of business, culinary experience, passion for nature, and devoted
partner together. The Garden’s Gate has done just that.
The Garden's Gate Restaurant
Locally grown organic meats & produce
We aim to use as much locally grown organic meats & produce as possible. The fresher, the better!
Great Taste & Exceptional Service
Our goal is to deliver exceptional service that exceeds your expectations. We want to provide an experience that is memorable not just for the food and drink but for the fun as well!
Easy Online Ordering For Take Out
We will be offering online ordering in the coming months. Please check back soon for more details!