Love this historic location. The atmosphere, service & food are all wonderful. It was our first in many, many years. Did not disappoint.Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Rylee
This place skews towards a tourist destination, but as a local I really enjoy it. It. The salmon and crab crostini is amazing. Last week I had the chicken on top of the salad and it was super tasty. Just be aware that when it says it has garlic, it has a lot of garlic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kody Kirk
This was probably some of the best food I have ever eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sisi Chen
A friend recommended this place. We already ate dinner so decided to have a late night snack. The kitchen stays open past 9pm so don't be fooled by the time listed on Google. We sat outside and there was a heat lamp keeping us toasty. We ordered a grapefruit cocktail and the bagna calda to share. The appetizer came with 2 twisty rolls. The waiter wasn't pushy at all and gave us a hack of ordering a regular baguette (under $2) instead of ordering another twisty roll (approx $5) if you want more vehicle for that delicious garlic oil. Obviously, the baguette wasn't as soft as the twisty roll but it served its purpose. Did I enjoy this snack, absolutely. Did I feel great or smell great for the next 24 hrs? Not so much. If you love garlic, this is a must visit but be wary of the stink that comes after.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagna Calda
Kat
Dungeness crab was yummy. Need more staff. Service lacking.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Stella P.
Everything was good. But they cheated out on the cocktails, which were not cheap. Lot of ice in a short glass. Sad face. Stick to the wine if you can. Plates are large enough to share, including appetizers. For a couple of women, one appetizers, one salad, one entre was plenty and filling.Vegetarian options: They will accommodate
The bolognese sauce tastes fresh out of a Ragu jar; embarrassingly sweet & bland. Tough to communicate with waitstaff when they can't understand what "bread & garlic spread" means in English.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Sauce
Pheng Vang
We were treated to an exceptional dining experience! Every dish we savored arrived promptly, bursting with freshness and flavor. The attentive staff went above and beyond, ensuring our every need was met with genuine care. And oh, the garlic-infused delights were nothing short of spectacular! A culinary journey to remember, filled with great food, impeccable service, and unforgettable flavors! ?️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagna Calda
Robert Whiton
If you take your girl here it's ok because both of you have bad breath after
This place was amazing!!! We took a hop on hop off bus that was good but we were tired and needed a good dinner experience and this was it!!! The service was impeccable and the food very tasty and the garlic I ice cream to die for!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gilroy's Famous Garlic Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce, Sauce
Jolene Brownwood
First time at the new location, still one of my favorites to visit when I'm in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Silence of the Lamb Shank
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The Stinking Rose is a garlic restaurant in San Francisco. Known for its very garlic-accentuated meals, it was supposed to be a good restaurant with Italian food. While we were happy with the service, it took two tries for the medium filet mignon to be acceptable. The hors d'oeuvre were good and the garlic already rich. The drinks were substandard with a weird tasting Aperol Spritz. However, the place is interesting to see and taste once when in San Francisco.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Garlic Bread
Juan Fábregas Mac Guire
What a nice place! Get ready for some beautiful garlic breath!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nacho Cuevas
I loved the atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Without a doubt, we will return ?
Love this historic location. The atmosphere, service & food are all wonderful. It was our first in many, many years. Did not disappoint.Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place skews towards a tourist destination, but as a local I really enjoy it. It. The salmon and crab crostini is amazing. Last week I had the chicken on top of the salad and it was super tasty. Just be aware that when it says it has garlic, it has a lot of garlic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was probably some of the best food I have ever eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A friend recommended this place. We already ate dinner so decided to have a late night snack. The kitchen stays open past 9pm so don't be fooled by the time listed on Google. We sat outside and there was a heat lamp keeping us toasty. We ordered a grapefruit cocktail and the bagna calda to share. The appetizer came with 2 twisty rolls. The waiter wasn't pushy at all and gave us a hack of ordering a regular baguette (under $2) instead of ordering another twisty roll (approx $5) if you want more vehicle for that delicious garlic oil. Obviously, the baguette wasn't as soft as the twisty roll but it served its purpose. Did I enjoy this snack, absolutely. Did I feel great or smell great for the next 24 hrs? Not so much. If you love garlic, this is a must visit but be wary of the stink that comes after.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagna Calda
Dungeness crab was yummy. Need more staff. Service lacking.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Everything was good. But they cheated out on the cocktails, which were not cheap. Lot of ice in a short glass. Sad face. Stick to the wine if you can. Plates are large enough to share, including appetizers. For a couple of women, one appetizers, one salad, one entre was plenty and filling.Vegetarian options: They will accommodate
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Yummy garlic appetizer. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff.
The bolognese sauce tastes fresh out of a Ragu jar; embarrassingly sweet & bland. Tough to communicate with waitstaff when they can't understand what "bread & garlic spread" means in English.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Sauce
We were treated to an exceptional dining experience! Every dish we savored arrived promptly, bursting with freshness and flavor. The attentive staff went above and beyond, ensuring our every need was met with genuine care. And oh, the garlic-infused delights were nothing short of spectacular! A culinary journey to remember, filled with great food, impeccable service, and unforgettable flavors! ?️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagna Calda
If you take your girl here it's ok because both of you have bad breath after
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
This place was amazing!!! We took a hop on hop off bus that was good but we were tired and needed a good dinner experience and this was it!!! The service was impeccable and the food very tasty and the garlic I ice cream to die for!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gilroy's Famous Garlic Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce, Sauce
First time at the new location, still one of my favorites to visit when I'm in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Silence of the Lamb Shank
The Stinking Rose is a garlic restaurant in San Francisco. Known for its very garlic-accentuated meals, it was supposed to be a good restaurant with Italian food. While we were happy with the service, it took two tries for the medium filet mignon to be acceptable. The hors d'oeuvre were good and the garlic already rich. The drinks were substandard with a weird tasting Aperol Spritz. However, the place is interesting to see and taste once when in San Francisco.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Garlic Bread
What a nice place! Get ready for some beautiful garlic breath!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved the atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Without a doubt, we will return ?