I have been ordering take-out from the Pine Garden since I was a little girl. There are plenty of Chinese restaurants in Lorain County, but in my opinion the Pine Garden has always been one of the best.
I'll be honest, the restaurant isn't located in the greatest of neighborhoods That said, I have never had any problems with safety and am totally comfortable going there after dark. The interior of the restaurant isn't anything special and is a little on the dumpy side, but I can definitely excuse that because the food and service are great! I suggest ordering take-out and eating the food in the comfort of your own home.
A few years ago I ordered a ton of food for my high school students because they had earned a classroom party. I went and spoke with the manager (owner?) the day before and he was very accommodating. He totally hooked me up with a ton of food for a great price. When I picked everything up the next day it was warm, well-prepared and very tasty! Everyone was impressed!
The prices here are very reasonable, especially for the amount of food you will get. There is always enough for 2-3 meals.
Don't let the location scare you away. It's definitely worth the trip into Lorain to try out this great Chinese restaurant. They must be doing something right...most small businesses in the area are in and out within a year. I'm not 100% sure how long they have been around, but I am 31 and remember going there when I was in my early teens.