Our Story
Three generations.
One riverside table.
From Primrose Gardens in 1969 to the Oaks Inn in 1984, Mark, Deb, Josh and Jake opened The Black Goose Grill in January 2012. Our philosophy is simple: large portions, small prices, and the comfort foods most of us grew up with.
Since 1969
One family, three chapters
1969
Primrose Gardens
The Childs family begins in Wallaceburg. Primrose Gardens — once a dance hall — grows into an event centre with Fran’s Catering, named for matriarch Francis Childs.
1984
The Oaks Inn
Gordon Childs leads a major chapter: the family purchases the Oaks Inn and serves Wallaceburg from there until 2012.
2012
The Black Goose Grill
Mark Childs and his wife Deb, with sons Josh and Jake, open The Black Goose Grill at 525 James Street in January 2012.
Today
Still home
Large portions, small prices, and the comfort foods most of us grew up with — plus monthly features, nightly specials, and a money-back guarantee.