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Golden River Restaurant
- 553 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Chinese restaurant, Delivery Restaurant ★4.0 (25)·$10–20

553 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA

4.0
We order from there now and then. The food is good,a nd everyone here likes it. It is a walk up place, so even though I voted 5 stars for the Atmosphere, it is a walk up Chinese Place with a few tables, not a dining room - Matthew Wusinich
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Golden River Restaurant Introduce

## Introduction and Overview: Golden River Restaurant – Montclair’s Go-To Chinese Comfort


For New Jersey residents seeking a reliable, high-quality source for all their favorite Chinese dishes, Golden River Restaurant in Montclair stands out as a true local staple. Operating both as a traditional Chinese restaurant and a dedicated Delivery Restaurant, Golden River is celebrated by locals for its consistent quality and expansive menu that hits all the right notes for classic Chinese-American cuisine. The atmosphere is definitively Casual, designed for accessibility, catering heavily to the community who know and love its food.

The menu is a testament to the comprehensive range of Chinese cooking, ensuring that everyone—from those craving familiar Comfort food to those seeking a quick, satisfying meal—will find something to enjoy. Their offerings cover nearly every category, from starters like the classic Pork Egg Roll ($1.85) and specialty Cheese Wonton (12 Pieces) ($8.09), to massive main courses spanning Beef, Chicken, Roast Pork, and Seafood sections. Patrons have access to classic favorites like Roast Pork Fried Rice and Chicken Lo Mein, alongside more complex preparations such as Hunan Beef and Jumbo Shrimp With Lobster Sauce.

A major draw for the local Montclair crowd is the combination of great taste and great value, especially noted for being affordable compared to other "Chinese" restaurants in town. The food is consistently praised for tasting great, which has cemented Golden River as a frequent ordering spot for many New Jersey families and individuals.

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## Location and Accessibility


Golden River Restaurant is conveniently located at 553 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA. This address positions the restaurant prominently on Montclair’s main avenue, making it easily reachable by car or on foot for Locals in the area.

Given its high-traffic location, the restaurant utilizes the area's established parking infrastructure. Parking is available via Paid street parking along Bloomfield Avenue and surrounding streets. The Montclair Parking Utility facilitates payment through meters, credit cards, or the ParkMobile app, making the process straightforward for New Jersey drivers. Furthermore, the establishment is committed to physical accessibility, featuring a Wheelchair accessible entrance, ensuring all members of the community can access their delicious offerings for either Takeout or Dine-in service.

While the atmosphere is Casual and more of a walk up place with a few tables, not a dining room—as noted by customers—it efficiently services a bustling area and prioritizes getting delicious food to its patrons quickly.

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## Services Offered


Golden River Restaurant excels in providing flexible and convenient services designed for maximum customer ease, whether dining in or ordering from home.

  • Comprehensive Dining and Takeout: The shop offers Dine-in for a quick meal, and extensive Takeout service for customers who prefer to grab their food and go.
  • Diverse Delivery Options: As a primary Delivery Restaurant, they offer standard Delivery and highly requested No-contact delivery options, allowing New Jersey customers to enjoy their meal at home with ease.
  • Lunch and Dinner Service: The restaurant is open for both Lunch and Dinner, ensuring delicious Chinese food is available to the community throughout the day.
  • Full-Service Catering Menu: With over 15 distinct menu categories—from Appetizers and Soups to specialty sections like House Specialties and Chow Mei Fun—they can cater to almost any size gathering or craving.
  • Group and Solo Dining: The restaurant is Popular for both Lunch and Dinner, catering to Solo dining needs with Quick bite and Small plates options, and large orders for families.
  • Payment Versatility: They accommodate various forms of payment, including Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, ensuring a smooth transaction process.
  • Reservations Accepted: The option to Accepts reservations indicates planning for group capacity, even in its walk-up setting.

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## Features and Highlights


Golden River’s popularity among New Jersey locals is driven by its exceptional value, extensive menu, and reputation for satisfying, classic flavor.

The key features and highlights include:

  • Affordable Lunch Specials: A major draw is the Lunch Special Menu, which is available at a very competitive price point (e.g., Chicken W. String Beans Lunch Special ($9.32)) and includes a choice of rice (Steamed, Fried, or Brown) and a soda, soup, or egg roll.
  • Massive Menu Selection: The menu is expansive, covering virtually all classic Chinese-American dishes, including ten varieties of Fried Rice, six types of Lo Mein, five Moo Shu dishes, and over 15 House Specialties like General Tso's Chicken ($14.86) and Seafood Delight ($17.35).
  • New York Style Quality: The food is highly regarded, with one customer stating it most closely resembles the chinese food you get in nyc, signifying a high standard of quality and authentic, great flavor.
  • Dietary Accommodations: The menu includes clear Vegetarian options across several categories, such as Vegetable Dumpling (8), Sauteed Mixed Vegetables, and General Tso's Tofu ($14.86), making it inclusive for various diets.
  • Special Combination Plates: For the ultimate value and convenience, their Special Combination Plates are a popular option, served with roast pork fried rice and an egg roll, covering over twenty different main dishes at a single price point (e.g., General Tso's Chicken Combo Plate ($12.12)).
  • Family-Friendly Environment: The restaurant is noted as being Good for kids, suggesting a welcoming environment and menu items that appeal to all ages.

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## What is Worth Choosing: The Golden River Advantage


For New Jersey diners in the Montclair area, Golden River Restaurant is the clear choice when the craving for dependable, delicious, and affordable Chinese food hits. What is most worth choosing about Golden River is its status as the region’s reliable source for a massive selection of high-quality Comfort food staples, backed by phenomenal convenience.

Golden River’s primary strength lies in its consistent quality and extensive variety. Whether you are in the mood for the sweet and tangy crunch of Orange Chicken ($14.86) or the savory depth of Beef With Broccoli Combo Plate ($12.12), the food is uniformly described as good and tasting great. This reliability is a major factor why the restaurant has become a 'now and then' ordering staple for many local families.

Furthermore, the value proposition—especially the highly competitive Lunch Special Menu and the affordability of its main dishes—makes it stand out in Montclair. Coupled with the crucial convenience of multiple service options, including No-contact delivery and easy Takeout, Golden River perfectly meets the demands of a busy New Jersey lifestyle. It’s the place that offers the taste of good Chinese food, similar to what you’d find in NYC, without the inflated price, making it an undeniable local favorite for any Lunch or Dinner occasion.

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## Contact Information


To place a delivery order, arrange a takeout, or make a reservation at Golden River Restaurant, please use the contact details below:

  • Address: 553 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
  • Phone: (973) 655-0888
  • Mobile Phone (Direct): +1 973-655-0888

Golden River Restaurant Vibe

  • Appetizers

  • Spring Vegetable Roll $1.63
  • Pork Egg Roll $1.85
  • Shrimp Egg Roll $2.12
  • Fried Wontons (10 Pieces) $5.27
  • Pork Dumpling (8 Pieces)

    Served steamed or fried.

  • Chicken Dumplings (8 Pieces)

    Served steamed or fried.

  • Shrimp Dumplings (8 Pieces)

    Served steamed or fried.

  • BBQ Spare Ribs
  • Boneless Spare Ribs
  • Cheese Wonton (12 Pieces) $8.09
  • Homemade Scallion Pancakes $6.83
  • Cold Noodle With Sesame Sauce $6.83

    Hot and spicy.

  • Vegetable Dumpling (8)

    Served steamed or fried.

  • Teriyaki Beef Sticks (4 Pieces) $9.95
  • Teriyaki Chicken Sticks (4 Pieces) $8.09
  • Pork Buns (2 Pcs) $6.23
  • Fried Scallops $6.66
  • Fried Chicken Nuggets $6.66
  • Sugar Donuts (10 Pieces) $6.23
  • Soups

    Served with crispy noodles.

  • Thin Shell Wonton Soup

    Home style.

  • Wonton Soup
  • Egg Drop Soup
  • Wonton And Egg Drop Mix Soup
  • Hot And Sour Soup

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Chicken Rice Soup
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Bean Curd With Vegetable Soup $6.83
  • Seafood And Vegetable $8.64
  • Healthy Seaweed Soup $6.16
  • Fried Rice

  • Roast Pork Fried Rice
  • Chicken Fried Rice
  • Beef Fried Rice
  • Shrimp Fried Rice
  • Vegetable Fried Rice
  • House Special Fried Rice
  • Lo Mein

    Soft Noodles

  • Roast Pork Lo Mein
  • Chicken Lo Mein
  • Beef Lo Mein
  • Shrimp Lo Mein
  • Vegetable Lo Mein
  • House Special Lo Mein

    Chicken, pork, beef and shrimp.

  • Chop Suey

    Served with crispy noodles and steamed white rice.

  • Roast Pork Chop Suey
  • Chicken Chop Suey
  • Beef Chop Suey
  • Shrimp Chop Suey
  • Vegetable Chop Suey
  • House Special Chop Suey

    Chicken, pork, beef and shrimp.

  • Chow Fun

    Flat Noodles

  • Vegetable Chow Fun $11.81
  • Chicken Chow Fun $11.81
  • Roast Pork Chow Fun $11.81
  • Beef Chow Fun $13.07
  • Shrimp Chow Fun $13.07
  • Chow Mei Fun

    Thin noodles.

  • Vegetable Mei Fun $11.81
  • Chicken Mei Fun $11.81
  • Roast Pork Mei Fun $11.81
  • Beef Mei Fun $13.07
  • Shrimp Mei Fun $13.07
  • Singapore Style Mei Fun $14.29

    Hot and spicy.

  • Egg Foo Young

    Served with steamed white rice.

  • Roast Pork Egg Foo Young $10.27
  • Chicken Egg Foo Young $10.27
  • Shrimp Egg Foo Young $11.81
  • House Egg Foo Young $13.07

    Chicken, pork, beef and shrimp.

  • Vegetable Egg Foo Young $10.27
  • Beef Egg Foo Young $11.81
  • Beef

    Served with steamed white rice.

  • Hunan Beef

    Hot and spicy.

  • Pepper Steak With Onion
  • Beef With Bean Sprouts
  • Beef With Mixed Vegetables
  • Beef With Oyster Sauce
  • Beef With Broccoli
  • Beef With Black Bean Sauce
  • Curry Beef With Onion

    Hot and spicy.

  • Beef With Snow Peas
  • Beef With Mushrooms
  • Szechuan Beef

    Hot and spicy.

  • Hot And Spicy Beef

    Hot and spicy.

  • Beef With String Bean
  • Beef W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce
  • Chicken

    Served with steamed white rice.

  • Hunan Chicken

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken With Garlic Sauce

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken With Broccoli
  • Kung Po Chicken

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken With Black Bean Sauce
  • Chicken With Cashew Nuts
  • Curry Chicken With Onion

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken With Mixed Vegetables
  • Chicken With Mushrooms
  • Chicken With Snow Peas
  • Sweet And Sour Chicken
  • Szechuan Chicken

    Hot and spicy.

  • Hot And Spicy Chicken

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken With String Bean
  • Chicken W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce
  • Roast Pork

    Served with steamed white rice.

  • Roast Pork With Pepper And Onion
  • Roast Pork With Broccoli
  • Roast Pork With Bean Sprouts
  • Roast Pork With Mixed Vegetables
  • Roast Pork With Garlic Sauce

    Hot and spicy.

  • Roast Pork With Snow Peas
  • Roast Pork With Mushrooms
  • Roast Pork With String Beans
  • Roast Pork W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce
  • Seafood

    Served with steamed white rice.

  • Shrimp With Bean Sprouts
  • Jumbo Shrimp With Lobster Sauce
  • Jumbo Shrimp With Chili Sauce

    Hot and spicy.

  • Jumbo Shrimp With Garlic Sauce

    Hot and spicy.

  • Jumbo Shrimp With Broccoli
  • Jumbo Shrimp With Mixed Vegetables
  • Jumbo Shrimp With Cashew Nuts
  • Curry Shrimp With Onion

    Hot and spicy.

  • Jumbo Shrimp With Snow Peas
  • Jumbo Shrimp With Mushrooms
  • Jumbo Shrimp With String Beans
  • Jumbo Shrimp W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce
  • Vegetables

    Served with steamed white rice.

  • Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
  • Plain Broccoli
  • Hot Spiced Bean Curd

    Hot and spicy.

  • Broccoli With Garlic Sauce

    Hot and spicy.

  • Sauteed String Beans
  • Eggplant In Garlic Sauce
  • Moo Shu

    Served w. Moo Shu Pancakes

  • Moo Shu Vegetable $12.38
  • Moo Shu Roast Pork $13.37
  • Moo Shu Chicken $13.37
  • Moo Shu Shrimp $14.62
  • Moo Shu Beef $14.62
  • Side Order

  • White Rice
  • French Fries
  • House Specialties

  • Seafood Delight $17.35

    Squid, shrimp, scallops and crabmeat with a selection of vegetables mixed together.

  • Squid With Scallop $17.35

    Tender beef and squid with mixed vegetables in our chef's special sauce.

  • Happy Family Dinner $17.35

    Shrimp, crabmeat, lobster, roast pork, beef and chicken blended with vegetables in brown sauce.

  • Hunan Twin $17.35

    White meat chicken, jumbo shrimp and vegetables in spicy brown sauce. Hot and spicy.

  • General Tso's Chicken $14.86

    Chunks of boneless chicken fried till crispy, then sauteed with special sauce, over broccoli. Hot and spicy.

  • Sesame Chicken $14.86

    Hot and spicy.

  • Orange Chicken $14.86

    Hot and spicy.

  • General Tso's Tofu $14.86

    Tofu fried till crispy then sauteed with special sauce, lightly breaded with broccoli. Hot and spicy.

  • Orange Beef $18.59

    Hot and spicy.

  • Sesame Beef $18.59

    Hot and spicy.

  • Mongolian Beef $17.35

    Slices of tenderloin beef sauteed with ginger and scallion. Hot and spicy.

  • General Tso's Shrimp $16.11

    Jumbo shrimp deep fried with broccoli and red pepper in hot special sauce. Hot and spicy.

  • Triple Delight $16.11

    Sliced shrimp, beef and chicken sauteed with broccoli, baby corn and mushroom in chef's special sauce.

  • Kung Po Shrimp $16.11

    Shrimp, mushrooms, green pepper, carrots, celery, baby corn, Chinese mushrooms, vegetables and peanuts with hunan sauce. Hot and Spicy

  • Dragon And Phoenix $16.11

    Jumbo shrimp with mixed vegetable and General Tso's chicken. Hot and spicy.

  • Double Szechuan $16.11

    Chicken, shrimp with mixed vegetable in spicy Szechuan sauce. Hot and spicy.

  • Four Season $16.11

    Chicken, beef, pork, shrimp with mixed vegetable in chef's special sauce.

  • Special Combination Plates

    Served with roast pork fried rice and egg roll.

  • Chicken Chow Mein Combo Plate $11.13
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein Combo Plate $12.12
  • Shrimp Chow Mein Combo Plate $12.12
  • Beef Chow Mein Combo Plate $12.12
  • Pork With Broccoli Combo Plate $12.12
  • Chicken With Broccoli Combo Plate $12.12
  • Hunan Beef Combo Plate $12.12

    Hot and spicy.

  • Hunan Chicken Combo Plate $12.12

    Hot and spicy.

  • BBQ Spare Ribs Combo Plate $12.12
  • Boneless Rib Combo Plate $12.12
  • Roast Pork Egg Foo Young Combo Plate $12.12
  • Chicken Egg Foo Young Combo Plate $12.12
  • Sweet And Sour Chicken Combo Plate $12.12
  • Shrimp With Lobster Sauce Combo Plate $12.12
  • Beef With Broccoli Combo Plate $12.12
  • Shrimp With Broccoli Combo Plate $12.12
  • Pepper Steak With Onion Combo Plate $12.12
  • General Tso's Chicken Combo Plate $12.12

    Hot and spicy.

  • Sesame Chicken Combo Plate $12.12

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken With Garlic Sauce Combo Plate $12.12

    Hot and spicy.

  • Beef With Garlic Sauce Combo Plate $12.12

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken W. String Beans Combo Plate $12.12
  • Beef W. String Beans Combo Plate $12.12
  • Shrimp W. String Beans Combo Plate $12.12
  • Chicken W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce Combo Plate $12.12
  • Beef W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce Combo Plate $12.12
  • Shrimp W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce Combo Plate $12.12
  • Special Fried Food

  • Fried Half Chicken
  • Fried Chicken Wings (4 Pieces)
  • Chicken Wing With Garlic Sauce

    Hot and spicy.

  • Fried Jumbo Shrimps (5 Pieces)
  • Fried Shrimps (21 Pieces)
  • Spare Rib Tips
  • Teriyaki Beef Sticks (4 Pieces)
  • Teriyaki Chicken Sticks (4 Pieces)
  • Chicken Nuggets (10 Pieces)
  • Fried Scallop (10 Pieces)
  • Fried Fish
  • Fried Crab Stick
  • Beverages

  • Can Soda (12 Oz.)
  • Poland Spring (16 Oz.) $1.63
  • Snapple
  • Lunch Special Menu

    Served with roast pork fried rice, steamed white rice or high fiber brown rice and choice of 1 soda or soup or egg roll.

  • Chicken Chow Mein Lunch Special
  • Shrimp Chow Mein Lunch Special $9.71
  • Chicken Egg Foo Young Lunch Special $9.71
  • Roast Pork Egg Foo Young Lunch Special $9.71
  • Pepper Steak Lunch Special $9.71
  • Boneless Ribs Lunch Special $9.88
  • Shrimp With Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special $9.71
  • Roast Pork With Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special $9.71
  • Sweet And Sour Chicken Lunch Special $9.71
  • Chicken With Mushroom Lunch Special $9.71
  • Beef With Broccoli Lunch Special $9.71
  • Broccoli With Garlic Sauce Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken With Cashew Nuts Lunch Special $9.71
  • Hot And Spicy Shredded Beef Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Kung Po Shrimp Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Curry Chicken With Onion Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Curry Beef With Onion Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Chicken With Broccoli Lunch Special $9.71
  • Chicken And Shrimp With Garlic Sauce Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Sauteed Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special $8.73
  • Roast Pork Lo Mein Lunch Special $9.32
  • Chicken Lo Mein Lunch Special $9.32
  • Hunan Chicken Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Hunan Beef Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Hot And Spicy Shrimp Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Seafood King Lunch Special $9.71

    Baby shrimp, crabmeat with mixed vegetable.

  • Shrimp With Broccoli Lunch Special $9.71
  • General Tso's Chicken Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Sesame Chicken Lunch Special $9.71

    Hot and spicy.

  • Shrimp With Lobster Sauce Lunch Special $9.71
  • Chicken W. String Beans Lunch Special $9.32
  • Beef W. String Beans Lunch Special $9.32
  • Shrimp W. String Beans Lunch Special $9.32
  • Chicken W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce Lunch Special $9.32
  • Beef W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce Lunch Special $9.32
  • Shrimp W. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce Lunch Special $9.32

Golden River Restaurant Details

  • Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Table service
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Locals
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Parking

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Golden River Restaurant Location

Golden River Restaurant

553 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA

Golden River Restaurant Reviews

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