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Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
"You have to try the garlic ice cream, it's unique and delicious."(27 Tips)
"Definitely try the Bagna Calda, absolutely delicious."(8 Tips)
"40 clove chicken"(5 Tips)
"It's quirky and unusual but a lot of fun for garlic lovers."(5 Tips)
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Daniel GordonNovember 16, 2011smell like garlic when you leave or otherwise you haven't experienced it to the fullest extent
Edward KMay 26, 2013Waiters and servers are way undertrained and unprofessional. Don't expect to be treated kindly while waiting for a table.
Steve BeestonAugust 28, 2015Nothing. Really bad meal. Don't go. Nothing tastes of garlic, food is cold or over cooked. It's a tourist trap. Don't go!
Alisha BAugust 23, 2012Service here sucks. I feel like I'm at a circus. Don't bother wasting your money on the drinks, they suck, save it to buy another entree cause they're that small. Just don't even come.
C. CalvinMay 27, 2013Bad food, servers who try to rush you out. Try Molianis or Giordanos next door, a third the price and food you won't forget.
Kurt GrizzardJune 9, 2012Food is great especially the 40 garlic clove chicken but the service is horrible
Kitt McCurdySeptember 13, 2010This place is great for a novelty dining experience but the service is stinking!
Silvia EdgellApril 5, 2015Overpriced and nothing special. Service was awful. Not worth the visit specially with so many options around.
Reid MainJuly 28, 2014Atmosphere is horrible. Don't eat here if you want to be able to have a conversation.
NmFebruary 27, 2016آيسكريم الثوم ،، تجربة جميلة لا تتكرر .. لا يخوفكم الاسم ،، الطعم رائع .. الخدمة ممتازة وأطباق الطعام من أروع ما يكون .. السعر مرتفع ،،
J WJune 21, 2018Das Essen ist super lecker !!! Ausgezeichnet, egal was man isst. Wir hatten Shrimps, Rips, und Meatballs ❤️
Marion HaugJuly 24, 2015Man riecht den Knoblauch schon von weitem. Ihr solltet unbedingt das Hähnchen mit Mushed potatoes probieren
Victor AcunaFebruary 6, 2019Lo que es mariscos excelente opción de 10 la carne más o menos el servicio estupendo 100 % recomendable
Roberto AMay 4, 2015El #Ajo en Toda su expresión. Incluso Helado de Ajo!!! / All #Garlic even the ice cream!!! It was Good!!!
Brian HomsNovember 5, 2019La comida es deliciosa, y el personal lo máximo! Hacen que el lugar sea increíble!!!
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It’s chic to reek at this world famous dining mecca where they flavor the garlic with food. Colorful theme rooms & casual fun.
Open until 8:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–8:30 PM
(415) 781-7673
View menu on https://www.thestinkingrose.com/menu1.html
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Diana Heideman - 8.9
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