The Stinking Rose

Had a nice solo lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. I was seated promptly at a small corner table and greeted by very attentive service, which was great throughout my entire meal. Someone always made sure my water was topped off and checked in not too much but just the right amount. A place where they make everything with an insane amount of garlic they also have a unique decor to go with the theme. Definitely a sight to see. I ordered the sea bass with rose garlic lemon sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. The sea bass was wonderfully cooked and the sauce, despite being a strong garlic sauce, didn't overpower the fish. I wasn't a fan of the texture of the mashed potatoes but the garlic flavor was very savory. I wanted to try the garlic ice cream with chocolate shell but not commit to full dessert size 3 scoops! So the waiter let me have one scoop on the house! It's a unique combination but the garlic didn't overpower the ice cream. The chocolate helped cut the savoriness of the ice cream to make it feel like a dessert. As a sucker for cheesecake, I ordered the crème brûlée cheesecake for my full dessert. The cheesecake was rich and creamy. It came with an espresso power dusted whipped cream which was good but not needed. It took a way from the cheesecake and crème brûlée notes. The Stinking Rose is definitely somewhere I'd eat again. They have lots of things in the menu, from seafood, to pasta, to steak, and chicken. For garlic lovers, it's a must try establishment!

Loving their new location as their outdoor patio reminds me of Paris on a sunny day. Their cioppino & sea bass has always been my premier choice with their seafood never being overdone, retaining it's bouncy flavor profile.Pro tip: Order extra bread with their garlic, relish green sauce Thank you Jose for the wonderful service. As soon as I parked my car, he got me a table under 1 minute!

I have not been here for years so I was excited to see that they had re-opened. I made an appointment, but knew that I was going to be late due to a traffic incident on the way there. I called to check if being late would be ok, and did not hear any concerns.When we arrived, we were almost 30 minutes late due to the incident. We ended up getting yelled at by the check-in staff. They said there was a 10 minute window for being late, which was not communicated to us at all, and especially not when we had called just an hour before. We would not have wasted time sitting through traffic if we had known that there was a 10 minute window and we really did not appreciate getting yelled which was uncalled for.

Garlic lovers will feel right at home at The Stinking Rose. We met friends from out of town, and the restaurant's garlic-themed décor and menu lived up to expectations.We started with Bagna Caldo, a rich garlic-infused olive oil with fresh bread, followed by garlic-stuffed dumplings and mussels, both flavorful but not particularly unique. For entrées, we chose chicken Alfredo and fettuccine in garlic sauce, both delicious, with the garlic sauce being a standout.The service was fast and attentive, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. This restaurant stays true to its theme, offering a fun dining experience with bold flavors--just be prepared for plenty of garlic!

Drove from LA just to visit SF & try this place ! Yes 6 hours and it was worth it.It's my girlfriend's favorite spot so for her birthday weekend we had to make a stop here.We got the Italian Garlic Pot Stickers (8/10)Filet mignon (9/10)Garlic chicken (9/10)

Finally had a chance to try this spot! I am a garlic giiiirl and this place did not disappoint with the food and ambience. I know it can sound touristy but, let's normalize that for certain establishments like this one. They deserve it.

I haven't been back to this place since they've closed down and now reopened across from its previous location... up until last night.Booked a table on Resy for 6 people a couple of days before. Everything was pretty much open and there was no wait either once we got there. We were immediately sat down.A garlic lover's paradise is an understatement.Food was excellent. I recommend the Bagna Calda, Caesar Salad (i know! But it was one of the best I've had), the potstickers (who knew?! at an Italian Restaurant??) Cioppino - IMO was excellent, but it not having much broth was a bit of a disappointment.Torte - my favorite dessert amongst the 3 we gotTiramisu - light and yumMisses:Ribeye - nothing special about itSeafood Fettuccine - literally the Cioppino with noodlesAll the servers were all nice and friendly. The place has a good vibe! Food 4.5/5Service 5/5Parking situation -5/5 lolAll in all. Loved it! I don't know why it averages 3.5. Definitely a must try SF restaurant.

Haven't been here in years. I'm sorry to say it wasn't a stellar experience. Host was cold and unfriendly. We had a reservation but were seated in the back corner. Even though the 2 top on the window sat empty our entire meal. I was excited to get the garlic chicken, but I can't have potatoes on my diet. Was informed that they don't have any vegetables in the restaurant that I could sub in. None at all. So opted for the shrimp and a salad. The garlic shrimp skillet was ok. Not very garlicky. And the arugula salad was pretty basic. The garlic vinaigrette again, wasn't very garlicky. And was over $40 for both items. All around a pretty disappointing experience.

What a great experience. Love the quirky ambiance. Was seated quickly. Ordered a salad to share and the bag a calda app (hot garlic in oil). Both arrived quickly and were delicious. Our waiter was really attentive and answered all our questions. The filet was amazing and cooked perfectly and the pasta with an abundance of crab was amazing. We definitely want to go back another time!

My friends and I came here on a weekday evening and were seating immediately. The holiday decorations and trinkets among the high ceilings were worth it more than the food itself in my opinion. We ordered the Bagna Calda, Burrata Prosciutto, Sea Bass, Gnocchi with Garlic Brie & Mushroom Sauce, and Fettuccine with Tomato Alfredo Sauce and Chicken.While the portions were filling, we had hoped for more for the price and quality. The staff was friendly and attentive to our needs and poured our water often.My personal favorite was the burrata prosciutto, but I wished for more prosciutto with the dish. The meat options were limited with the pasta and the pizza, and both required adding meat for an additional fee.Overall, I had an okay experience at this restaurant and may try it in the future again.