New GTA chain location lands on Ritson Road North
A Canadian-owned restaurant and sports bar has opened its doors in Oshawa, bringing another family-friendly option to the city’s east-side dining strip. Gabby’s Kitchen and Bar is now operating at 214 Ritson Rd. N., just north of Bond Street East, according to the company and local notices. The venue shares the address with Thai Room Grand, which marked its own grand opening on July 9.
The arrival adds a full-service restaurant to a busy corridor and introduces a menu built around pub staples, game-night viewing, and group bookings. The operator describes the concept as casual and family oriented, with an emphasis on made-from-scratch comfort food and a sports bar experience.
Menu and amenities
Gabby’s says its kitchens focus on pub classics and familiar favourites. Items highlighted by the chain include its award-winning chicken wings, made-to-order chicken tenders, beer-battered fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, fajitas and baby-back ribs. The menu also lists appetizers, salads, bowls, desserts and kids’ meals. On the beverage side, the bar features handcrafted cocktails, draft and bottled selections from local and imported breweries, wine and non-alcoholic choices. Large HD screens are positioned for live sports.
- Food: pub favourites, wings, burgers, fish and chips, pizzas, fajitas, ribs
- Drinks: cocktails, local and imported beers, wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- Experience: family-friendly seating, live sports on HD screens, private event bookings
- Promotions: daily food and drink specials, including happy hour offers
Part of a long-running GTA network
Gabby’s began operating in the Greater Toronto Area in 1989 and has grown into a presence across multiple communities. The company notes it serves more than 40,000 guests each week across its restaurants. The Oshawa site joins 18 locations around the GTA, including in Toronto, Mississauga, Pickering, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Newmarket and Stoney Creek. The new venue adds to Oshawa’s roster of chain and independent restaurants that cater to families, workday lunches and game-day crowds.
“Gabby’s Kitchen and Bar Oshawa is open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight.”
What to know before you go
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa (north of Bond St. E.) |
| Hours | Daily, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. |
| Co-tenant | Thai Room Grand (opened July 9) |
| Services | Dining room, bar, live sports, private event bookings, happy hour |
Local context
Ritson Road North has seen steady restaurant activity, with national and regional operators adding to a mix of independent eateries. For residents, the Gabby’s opening expands options for casual meals and televised sports in a sit-down setting. The chain’s focus on group-friendly seating and private bookings may also appeal to local teams and community groups seeking space for post-game gatherings or small events.
As part of a broader GTA network, the Oshawa location aligns with the chain’s approach of positioning in high-traffic neighbourhoods and offering consistent menus across cities. With daily hours running to midnight, the site adds later-evening service to the immediate area while complementing Thai Room Grand next door by offering a different style of cuisine under the same roofline.
Gabby’s says guests can expect the same lineup of specials and sports programming the brand features elsewhere in the GTA. Those planning visits can check the chain’s channels for current promotions and game schedules.
