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When in San Francisco, all you have to do is follow your nose and it will lead you to one of The-City-By-The-Bay’s most unique and entertaining dining experiences… The Stinking Rose: A Garlic Restaurant. Or find us easily on a near me search. Located in North Beach, San Francisco’s renowned Little Italy, the original Stinking Rose has become famous for celebrating the culinary euphoria of garlic and serving over 3,000 pounds of the pungent herb each month. Named after an historical term for garlic, The Stinking Rose offers scrumptious, contemporary California-Italian cuisine prepared and adorned with garlic – and strives to accommodate every palate. Our motto: We Season Our Garlic With Food!®
Even desserts have garlic at this unique Italian eatery with a menu highlighting that ingredient.
Hours
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 430 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 781-7673
Website: https://thestinkingrose.com/
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Gabriel Munoz
A San Francisco classic for Italian food, and the perfect restaurant for garlic lovers. This dark red vibey secret is located in North Beach and gets pretty busy so be sure to make a reservation. But the food and experience here is outstanding! The sizzling prime ribeye was to die for, great selection of wines, and of course don’t forget the cloves of garlic bathing in a pool of olive oil over a hot flame. Vampires beware, there is garlic everywhere and in almost every dish. This place is a must see gem and a staple of SF Italian cuisine.
… moreCaty Wagner
Parking was really difficult, it’s best to take public transit. The menu didn’t have as many options as I would’ve liked. I remember there being more fresh garlic as opposed to roasted, but the roasted is better and doesn’t linger in your pores as much. Lemon torte wasn’t lemon-y enough but the cheesecake was fantastic
… moreSteven Starr
It’s been 9 years since our last visit, and we were thrilled to learn that our favorite garlic restaurant has reopened. The new combined restaurant is spectacular, and was packed on a random winter Sunday evening.
The service was super courteous, and food as good as ever. We tried the pot stickers, cremini mushroom pizza and tomato alfredo gnocchi. Perfetto!
We’re ecstatic they’re back– and we miss the meatballs!!!
… moreThe service was super courteous, and food as good as ever. We tried the pot stickers, cremini mushroom pizza and tomato alfredo gnocchi. Perfetto!
We’re ecstatic they’re back– and we miss the meatballs!!!
christopher lee
It was a cold night. We started walking, looking for Italian restaurant and we saw this ambiance and warm air coming from the heat lamp on the sidewalk and it had this little cozy table with color pictures on it. So we sat down and ordered food and drinks & Carlos was our waiter, who was super nice and we had some great dinner!….Lots of garlic…. couldn’t go wrong. It was such a romantic evening on the sidewalk in the middle of winter in San Francisco…. gotta to check it out!
… moreTummy Max
The service wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t good either, just average and unmemorable. Unfortunately, the food and pricing were where things really fell apart.
The steak was priced at USD 50 and, while the portion was decent enough to share, it still didn’t justify the cost. The ribs at USD 35 were a major letdown, with a portion so small it felt overpriced from the moment it arrived. The fettuccine at USD 25 came in a tiny serving, honestly more suitable for a child than an adult.
The worst value by far was the seafood combo at USD 70. For that price, we received only a few prawns, some clams, and half a crab….yes, just half a crab. Completely ridiculous for the price point.
I understand paying more for good food and a good experience. But when a group of 10 people walks out spending USD 520 and feels totally unsatisfied, something is seriously wrong. Overall, extremely poor value for money and not a place I would recommend.
… moreThe steak was priced at USD 50 and, while the portion was decent enough to share, it still didn’t justify the cost. The ribs at USD 35 were a major letdown, with a portion so small it felt overpriced from the moment it arrived. The fettuccine at USD 25 came in a tiny serving, honestly more suitable for a child than an adult.
The worst value by far was the seafood combo at USD 70. For that price, we received only a few prawns, some clams, and half a crab….yes, just half a crab. Completely ridiculous for the price point.
I understand paying more for good food and a good experience. But when a group of 10 people walks out spending USD 520 and feels totally unsatisfied, something is seriously wrong. Overall, extremely poor value for money and not a place I would recommend.
Erika Jiménez
Overall, a fantastic spot for date night. Sitting outside on a sunny day in San Francisco feels about as close to Europe as you can get. They have heaters, so it’s warm and comfortable even when the temperature drops.
We ordered the Acme baguette, ribeye with Caesar, shrimp skillet, and the Honig Sau Blanc. Knocked a star since the owner doesn’t like for the bread to be pre-cut, a bit annoying to cut a baguette on the table.
The steak was incredible, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The Caesar dressing is made in-house, and you can absolutely taste the difference. The shrimp skillet was good, though the portion felt a bit small for the price.
It’s also a great place to stop in for shared appetizers and drinks while people-watching. Service was fast and friendly. An SF classic for a reason.
… moreWe ordered the Acme baguette, ribeye with Caesar, shrimp skillet, and the Honig Sau Blanc. Knocked a star since the owner doesn’t like for the bread to be pre-cut, a bit annoying to cut a baguette on the table.
The steak was incredible, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The Caesar dressing is made in-house, and you can absolutely taste the difference. The shrimp skillet was good, though the portion felt a bit small for the price.
It’s also a great place to stop in for shared appetizers and drinks while people-watching. Service was fast and friendly. An SF classic for a reason.
Jean Arellano
My wife and I honeymooned in San Francisco last year for a couple of days. Although we ate at a lot of different places, The Stinking Rose was our favorite place. Not only was the food better than even the most upscale restaurants we tried the service was better too. I had the “sizzling garlic prime ribeye stake” and my wife got the sea bass. Both were incredible. High quality, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Jose was our waiter and he is a great at his job. Very attentive and pleasant to be around. The Stinking Rose made such a lasting impression, that this year when came back to celebrate our anniversary, we came back with our whole family to dine here again. My wife and I ordered the same thing and it was just like we remembered. We were happy to see that things haven’t changed here much. This place is still exceptional. And Jose even came by to see if we needed anything and got a chance to catch up after our meal. This place is a true gem in San Francisco.
… moreLauren Barnes
The Stinking Rose is such a fun place to go in San Francisco! Especially if you love garlic. They offer some non-garlic options as well. I am a garlic fanatic, and this was my second time here. We had Bagna Calda, 40 clove chicken and
Count Vladimir’s Sizzling Garlic Prime Ribeye Stake. For dessert, we decided to try the garlic ice cream and I’m glad we did! I wouldn’t eat it everyday, but it was very fun to try.
If you’re looking for a novelty in a fun atmosphere, this is the place!
… moreCount Vladimir’s Sizzling Garlic Prime Ribeye Stake. For dessert, we decided to try the garlic ice cream and I’m glad we did! I wouldn’t eat it everyday, but it was very fun to try.
If you’re looking for a novelty in a fun atmosphere, this is the place!
Alex Moore
Neat location in SF’s Little Italy. Love the vampire theme. Be prepared for the garlic (silly thing to say for going to a garlic themed restaurant) Even as garlic fan, it was a lot and my nose hairs have probably been singed. I had the garlic spread and dungeoness crab. Both were delicious.
… moreSkylynne Walker
This place was amazing!! As a garlic lover I was so excited to try this place. Not only was the feed amazing but the service was great as well. 10/10 experience all around and definitely recommend!!
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