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Stinking Rose, The in Beverly Hills is a two star Californian restaurant. Try this popular spot for cheap eats in the Beverly neighborhood. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, and valet parking. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food excellent.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I knew i was going to a garlic place, but i didn't see this much garlic coming!! I had the skillet of garlic cloves soaked in olive oil- as much i like garlic, i didn't think it was necessary or that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
:-)The Stinking Rose GARLICKED my ass!Don't listen to what everyone says about the Bagna Calda (garlic cloves soaking in a mini skillet of butter and olive oil with a hint of anchovy over a warm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of times something will sound really gross, but it isn't as bad as you expected, which actually makes it seem pretty good. i.e. garlic ice cream. This, however, was NOT the case when I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I woke up from a garlic-induced nightmare last night (too much of the stuff for dinner) and was left reliving my one and only visit to The Stinking Rose, on my 21st birthday as it happens. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm....what's this I smell?! It's garlic, and I am all over it like white on rice. If you like garlic, this place is your heaven on Earth. The entire restaurant is decorated with garlic (along with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I meant to write a review about this a long time ago so shame on me! If you are not too fond of garlic, then this is not the place to go. I, however is a major garlic fan. I just love the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic lover this is the place to be :) Love the baked garlic spread!! I'll always return :)
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many rave reviews for this place.. I think I will just add to the compliments.You will stink like a garlic for two days... but two people who eat garlic cancel each other out. Well.....
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GARLIC ICE CREAM!!! I'm a GARLIC-FREAK and this place still hasn't topped the garlic meter for me.Pros:-The first time I ever seen rabbit on the menu (I freaked out because I have 2 at home).-A wide...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect place for a first, second, whatever date... been here once and plan to go back again. The staff was awesome and amenable to my requests (I had several before the arrival of my date... we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Muahahahahaha!Zumveer in zee worlt are two vampires zmirking becuz zey got avay vis moorduur.True vampires you zee, can eat garlic. Bwahaha! Yez, the zecrit iz out. Vee vere juzt building up our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A unique experience, and a delicious one at that!
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hi, my name is Nancy and I'm a garlic-aholic.It's been 6 hours since the last time I had garlic and I can still feel it coursing through my veins. I had the garlic encrusted ribs which came with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Returned once again to this glorious place.This time I ordered the 40 Clove chicken and my pinay ordered the Prime Rib.Again we ordered the Garlic appetizer yuuuummmy!"Bagna Calda"I can not find the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One star is for the service and that's about it. I love garlic but somthering garlic on top of grade D food is just a gimmick to mask what the underlying crap they serve. Also what is the theme of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place lives up to its claim to fame . . . GARLIC! Everything had tons of garlic in it and was delicious. The only downside is that you cant get the garlic taste out of your mouth for days . . ....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore garlic and everything garlic! However this place is not my cup of tea... I guess because of my Asian background, when I think about eating garlic I have a different expectation. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a birthday party...food was really good, i thought it would suck...had some prime rib...wow...really delicious...garlic overload over the place...but it was a rip-roaring fun time.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my breath will stink for the next few days. My tongue was numb from all the garlic! Everything was covered with garlic. The complimentary garlic bread was special and yummy as it had real...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a garlic lover, the Sticking Rose is over the top. The steam mussels is a unique flavor hard to match. The potatoes reeks with flavor. I find the salmon and prime ribs their top dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We don't often give out 5 star ratings, but this place deserves it. The ambiance was unusual (even if a bit over the top). We are garlic lovers, so this was right up our alley. Their bread rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After my reconnaissance mission on this place, I looked forward to two main things:One: The birthday garlic hatTwo: Checking out the fertility chair in the ladies restroom.We came here last night to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went to the restaurant in LA for my birthday and I ate so much, my stomach hurt afterwards. But my gluttony aside, it was a wonderful experience and the food was great.We are both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I always heard people recommending Stinking Rose as one of the must-go restaurants. So I went there yesterday, and it's totally a disappointing meal. Stinking Rose has a very mysterious, weird,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic fan? Me too. Nearly every item at The Stinking Rose has garlic, even one of their desserts! The Stinking Rose used to be high up on my list of great places I'd recommend to friends, but my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My true rating would really be a 3.5 if I could give them half stars...here is why: Take away notes: Ambiance - very welcoming and cozy (borderline corny, but not quite) Service - attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you like garlic this is a must stop. great for 2 or a large group.great garlic bread yumif you love spicy then get the shrimp pastagarlic fries are fabvery colorful place but if you are a looking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the complimentary bread with garlic was probably the best part of my meal. It was fresh and soft and *almost* melted in my mouth. The olive oil was also good. I had the Stinking Rose house salad which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would really love to give this place more stars but its really just OK to me. The bread with the garlic spread is great, but nothing about the spread stands out, I could probably make it at home....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you love garlic, you'll love this place. I just wish they were more consistent.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an adventure in its truest form, both for the palate and eyes. Eating here is like taking a tour through the corridors of food cultures and your tour guide is a peculiar, yet lovable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome if you love garlic!! I love garlic!!!!!!!!! Fillet mignon with loaded garlic and fries ..... is freaken good....The GARLIC dip starting with bread is yummie. I ate sooo much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after many years, i finally went back. AND eh; I'm over it! It was all "ALRIGHT". Garlic this, garlic that. They even serve it straight up grilled in olive oil. Good, but way too much! It probably...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It is larger than life and twice as stinky! (in a good way!). I recommend arriving very early, that way you can enjoy the expansive and relaxing bar before seating for dinner. Is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic...starting from the bread and to the finish...it's all garlic.Surprisingly enough, you cannot have enough garlic when you're in the restuarant, but once you stepped out of that place,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Different. I never thought that someone could put garlic in absolutely everything, and I mean everything. The pesto-y garlic dipping sauce that is served with bread at every table was very strong......
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I LOVE GARLIC!Now, the restaurant was easy to find..they valet your car for $4.50 and the guys were nice enough to open your doors for you and tell you to enjoy your dinner. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey have you ever thought of having vanilla ice cream and garlic?? I nerver did, but when you try it here...wow you'll want to go back just for that!!! So the food is good, of course everything has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a old feeling to it, everything does have garlic, but not intense though, we like how they serve water, there was a condiment on the table that had garlic,basil, and olive oil, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a novelty restaurant. For a fun place to go with guests for the theming, it seems to fit the bill. For food, I would have to say it was a little disappointing for the price. While the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to go to this restaurant for a long time since I love garlic! i convinced my two best friends to go with me after we had gone to the renaissance faire! we started with sizzling iron...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a fan of GARLIC CLOVES this is the place for you. They offer a wonderful Garlic and Olive Oil dip and there isn't a dish that doesn't have a generous amount of garlic in attendance. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic everything. Even ice cream! I went with a friend in honor of the Gilroy garlic festival last weekend and I am so glad I did. The food is moderately priced but tastes like it should have been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I am a garlic fanatic so this is kinda biased but damn even garlic ice cream!This has been my Valentines day spot for years and its always a treat my blood pressure drops after every visit, which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love the Stinking Rose. We've been going there since the late 90's and enjoy each gastronomic experience. The atmosphere is very relaxing, which is perfect since you'll be in for some torrid...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So i am a whore for garlic. put garlic on anything and i'll eat it. in fact, i eat garlic on its own for a snack. Knowing that, the lady took me there for a dinner. and here are my thoughts:1. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love garlic so of course, I loved the stinking rose!This was the first place I ever tried rabbit, and yes it did taste like chicken, and the first place I ever heard of garlic ice cream....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
was looking for a family friendly restaurant in beverly hills and stumbled across the stinking rose. i am a huge fan of garlic in general, so when i found out this was a garlic-inspired restaurant i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it 2.5 if I could but I'll round up. The place is suppose to specialize in dishes that use a lot of garlic. Honestly I couldn't taste a lot of garlic in any of their dishes. The garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
General -This place, my 1st time, was whao~!!! i guess we were placed in lover's booth. i didn't know about the nuances of this place since my initial reaction was, DAMN THIS TABLE IS FRIGGIN PUNY!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place esp Lover's Lane booth, so romantic. I also dined here with large party and their private dining table was really nice too with chandelier dangeling above. I love garlic EVOO with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Stinking Rose is a different feel from other restaurants I have been to. Each room has a different personality or genre. We sat in the Count Dracula Room which gave the evening a Halloweenish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Um... well, I can't be completely positive, but I think I got food poisoning from the crab here. Won't be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BRING GUM OR MINTS WITH YOU! =PI recently went to The Stinking Rose after not dining there for a good while (over a year or two) and it was better than I remembered it to be. We were seated in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So i came here with the boyfriend for a romantic dinner..i liked the interior of the restaurant and SOME parts of what we ordered..we got the bread and garlic for appetizer. the first few bites were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like garlic, this is a nice place to be. Recommend to try their sizzling iron skillet roasted, the mussels and shrimp one is good.Garlic Steamed Clams, Baked Portobello Mushroom, Popcorn...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say that I love the Stinking Rose, it's just not that great. The food was just so so. The service was so so, and I left wondering what made this place so special? I know that it's cool that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Stinking Rose is kind of a novelty. Located on La Cienega (which features a few good restaurants), the exterior features the restaurant's name spelled out in tacky over-stylized lettering. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if you like garlic then this is for you! It was pretty good. The Decor was really cool. we sat in the Dracula Room... i think. The food was pretty good, seems like a limited menu but still lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thoughts:A garlic lover's dream.Food is great.Love the garlic ice cream!! (Side note: Even though you love garlic, it does not guarantee that you will like the garlic ice cream.)Service is not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend says this is his favorite restaurant so I was expecting a lot when I went for a post graduation lunch with my family. It was a Sunday and only moderately busy. It still seems like they take...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a lil too fancy for me but i ended up going here for a friends bday. for the price and the service this was just ok. i could see myself bringing a date here for a nice romantic evening...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend has gotten me to love garlic, and he decided to take me here for my first time. The raw, chopped garlic spread for the bread is POTENT! It will leave you smelly for a day!We got the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i think this is one of those places thats good to go just for the sake of saying "ive been to the stinking rose" their bread and garlic paste is amazing i ordered the pasta and it was just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"We Season Our Garlic With FoodA�" Yes they do.Another spot I seem to frequent a lot. This bar and restaurant on La Cienega's Restaurant Row is usually packed with industry types and families who love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been hearing about this place for about two years after moving to LA before finally trying it. Well, I tried it, then I've been back once since and all I can say is that I don't think I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a good time and fantastic food and excellent drinks (nice and strong).
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic Garlic Garlic!!!The ambiance is great. good place to take ur date!i love GARLIC!!i went there with my mom.i had a garlic chicken. she had a grilling seafood thing..(hmm..don't remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I go on dates here. I know, I know, it is a garlic restaurant, but it is such a great place. I love the decor of the restaurant, although I was a bit disappointed in their bathrooms....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been coming here for years... When I was living in DTLA and Miracle Mile, I think I was here at least twice a week!This is hands down, one of my favorite restaurants... Shrimp Pasta: I believe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my husband went here for date night. The food is good, it lingers with you for days though. I remember it was still coming out of my pores the next day. Try the garlic ice cream.....where else...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is great, the food is wonderful but again not affordable at all. I haven't been in awhile because of the price of food.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best restaurants we ate at on our trip to LA. Our server was very nice and attentive. We started out with fonduta and croistini, which was AWESOME. I ordered the filet and my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried the Stinking Rose about 4 times with a different dish every time. I absolutely refuse to be dragged there another time by friends.Large portions but expensive.Very "garlicky". I love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bread n spread combo is the bomb. Spicy prawn pasta, the bomb. Louisiana shrimp soup was bomb. Garlic prime rib super bomb. Grilled mussels? What's it called? Bomb! Nice hip restaurant. Located among...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic Fans, Unite!!!Seriously, come in here if you're in the mood for garlic dishes.Tried the Prime rib "Slab" (3 inches thick), enough for two people. Ordered mid-well and it was perfect.My date...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not for vampires or people who dislike garlic..While the first point is debatable, I definitely love garlic and therefore I love The Stinking Rose!The neon ravioli is soo good, and honestly I get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got Garlic?I thought that the food was not that unique. To me, it tasted like meat with EXTRA garlic. The service was not that great. We waited forever for our food and hardly saw our waitress....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what??? they SEASON their food w/ GARLIC?? EWWW I HATE GARLIC (THE SO CALLED "STINKING ROSE")...LETS GO TRY the restaurant anyways!!WOW AM I GLAD I DID! (don't be scared to try it if you don't like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
upon walking into the restaurant, i was thinking to myself: if this is located in beverly hills, and the prices are $20-$50 an entre, this place better be good. and i wasn't disappointed. keeping it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place if you LOVE garlic!!I've only been here once, but I had a great experience. The place was dimly lit, they had a cute mini lamp as lighting on each table. I believe this was the place I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for foodies who like a little food with their garlic. I've had chicken, pork and prawns each on a separate occasion and all have been cooked just right and flavored very well... With tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like garlic.No, scratch that, I absolutely freaking love garlic!I don't care if my bf and friends think I stink, gimme garlic! I think I can't tell the different between this one and the one in San...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars. A classic. I've been going here for over 10 years and its definitely one of my all time favs! Being that I'm vegetarian the choices are limited and I recently found out that the Bagna Calda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic so I go here at least once a year. I don't like usually like Mussels but the sizzling iron skillit mussels are YUM! Other favs are the Forty Clove Garlic Chicken, Dungeness Killer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On Easter Sunday, a sudden wave of lethargy hit my boyfriend and me right around dinnertime. With it being a major holiday, we didn't want to make this meal into a major production by shopping around...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended to me by one of my co-workers, I heard rave reviews from not only him, but from several others. This restaurant holds a special niche in that they cook everything with garlic. Anything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While I rated it 5 stars there are a few areas I didn't like. We went on mother's day when we expected service to be slow and things unusually busy. Arrived early and got immediate seating. Many...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us went here for a birthday dinner because one of the birthday girls is a garlic FREAK. But she ended up thinking it wasn't really awesome. We both liked it but it is not a place where I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why would i go back to this place?? cuz they have the best garlic mussels and my favorite--- garlic flavor ice-cream. as of the garlic flavor ice-cream, i've tried it in san francisco but definifely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always love it here...cud not stop eating even though I was full...came to celebrate my birthday so of course i got to wear the (too small) garlic hat & they took my photo w/my FREE ice cream!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic, or Allium sativum L., is a species in the onion family Alliaceae.Some people hate Garlic, some like Garlic, and some love Garlic.If you are from the latter, then you'll probably love the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a while but it's exactly what I remembered it to be!Reservations - Made through Open Table. Recommended although we had dinner at 5:30 so didn't really need it.Parking - Valet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic. In EVERYTHING.Even your damn WetNap is laced with garlic. Well, that I don't know, but I wouldn't be surprised. Haha. This place was exquisite! Nice classy joint in Beverly Hills. I'm a big...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was pretty good and not all that expensive. The portions were a decent size too. I had the 40 glove chicken and my wife ate the black seafood pasta. Both were really good.If you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could cut the lamb with my fork. That was enough to make me love this place.The bread is great, as is the dips. Great ambiance and decor.Some booths feel a bit claustrophobic, but only slightly.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love GARLIC! but serious;y, there's nothing spectacular about the dishes here. I ordered the meatloaf, and it tasted like good meatloaf with some galic cloves in it, as if I could take a meatloaf...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is consistent 3.5 and service is consistent 3.5. Therefore I gave overall four stars. You won't be greatly impressed and disappointed either. They are consistent. They could use more lighting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They make a filet second only to Prime at the Bellagio in Vegas. The areas where it falls short are flavor, but in terms of tenderness I haven't found a match.As for the 1-2 star reviews: are you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE GARLIC! no, seriously, I love them to death and I honestly think food just taste ten times better when you have garlic in it. You would think that if every entree had garlic in it, it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Serously, you won't "stink" although garlic lovers may follow you around the rest of the day and you wont have to worry about any vampires.You do not have to be obsessed with garlic to enjoy a meal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in love with this place. Seriously. If I could marry garlic I just might. I went there again last night, had the chicken & asparagus fettuccine which is freakin AWESOME. I love the roasted garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is really just okay if not just meh. the portions are quite small for the price. but then again, keep in mind you're in bev. hills.not all of their foods are "garlic-ky" like expected or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my friend bob and i were cruising weho when we came across the stinking rose in bev hills. it takes a lot to get me to la since i'm oc all the way. don't get me wrong, i love la and all the randomness...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic chicken was dry and a small portion of it was not cooked thoroughly.The lamb shank was dry.The greens that came with the lamb shank made me feel nauseous.The only thing I liked was the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just to preface this I love garlic, so much so that I made an unplanned stop at the Gilroy festivel on my way up to Oakland one time :-).I've been to The Stinking Rose three times and every time it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of the FUZZes of LA.All I could hear was "OMG, have you been to Stinking Rose" and I would say" Stinking what?"So, yeah. Don't get me wrong on the stinky part, I love garlic based foods but I am...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is very unique restaurant is been years since have not been there but I distinctly remember they make a awesome long island ice tea and good BBQ chicken pizza. Every time I go there I get real...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ReaLLY ReaLLY EnJOy ThiS PlAcE... I LOVE GARLIC!I seriously cannot believe you can put garlic in EVERYTHING.. I love the atmosphere with all the pictures and decoration, and the very sexy lady in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came down to LA to visit some friends and we all decided to eat here. The decor in the inside was definitely interesting. There were booths that were like tents. It looks pretty intimate. The lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic Garlic and More Garlic! =Dyum yum yum. My breath does not thank me after though =[It's weird that all the food doesn't taste like it's reeking of garlic but you know it's there. it's subtle...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will only love this place if you love Garlic. I mean, REALLY love garlic. If you are like me and you smile at the thought of roasting some garlic in the oven in foil and then spreading it on some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this restaurant over 7 years ago and I still love it the food and drinks are not expensive considering your in Beverly Hills bring a date or friends and you'll have fun.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is ok, mostly about the garlic experience but afterwards you will smell horrible, so watch out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an interesting restaurant to be around. I have never seen a restaurant that GARLIC before. Everything is made with garlics. I really like the bread. I had like 3-4 pieces, eating together with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prime rib was amazing and the atmosphere was great. I love me some good garlic.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is an old school favorite.. it isn't quite LA without "The Stinking Rose." Garlic rarely ever got such royal treatment as much as they have here. It helps if you love food, a good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i have to do this..the stinking rose, well, stunk! signed up on yelp just for this review. I was entertaining two girlfriends that came up to visit prior to the lady gaga concert. we ended up here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were trying to get Kogi at the Alibi Room but out of frustration, ended up here...which is fine because it's almost been a year and a half since we've indulged in this place. Anyways, service has...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, and like the four stars say, I am a fan. I can't say that I'd frequent this place simply because I live over a hundred miles away, but I will definitely go back again in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you absolutely LOVE garlic...than again I am Asian and love garlic....this place rates lower than any other chain restaurants such as Chili's and Applebee's. The only dish I liked from here was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! Me loves me some GARLIC!!! This is the place to get it if you're not gonna come eat at my house!!Yes it's $$ - $$$!! That's why I only go there every so often not ALL time like I would love...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Great Food (Garlic Steak, Fries, Clam, etc.) Garlic Ice Cream! Awesome Decor Nice Service $5 Valet Guiness on TapCons: Bathrooms are a bit creepy!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED this place. garlic everywhere on everything! i couldnt get enough of the bread and garlic-paste-y thing. so awesome. YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE IF U LOVE URSELF SOME GARLIC! prices are not too bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tourist Trap, nothing else to say. The food is all very mediocre and the ambiance is total tongue in cheek. If you want this type of meal hit a Buca de Beppo and you get kitch and good grub. Yes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WooHoo, indeed. My friends and I ate here last night and it was an amazing experience, overall. We had heard the place can get packed, but that certainly wasn't the case when we arrived there. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three and a half stars, but I'd round down.Being that I had eaten 5 Filet-O-Fishes and a 10-piece order of Chicken McNuggets before heading to The Stinking Rose for my buddy's birthday dinner, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times in my life and never had the time to review it so I will do it now. With that in mind, know that my post is dated in so much as I have not been there in about 2...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stinking Rose has a really good environment to it. It's like a TGIF for people with a little more money. If you love garlic, this is the place for you. The food was pretty good and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to eat if you love garlic on your food. I only visit this place once with my friends, but would love and go eat again. I highly recommend trying their garlic ice cream after dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is what I wrote and send to their restaurant. I used to love, love this restaurant until last Saturday... Dear Stinking Rose,We had been loyal customers for many years. But last Saturday we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love garlic the stinking rose is for you! Had a whole dungeness crab, tureen of zuppa di pesce, garlic bread, garlic fries, and salad.The dungeness crab was good...well seasoned and easy to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is like my 7th time dining at the stinking rose! I love garlic and this place is garlic heaven :) I did have ONE bad experience with the pasta... I can't quite remember which one it was, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there at 1pm on a weekday. Place was empty. Interesting decor.Neither the prime rib nor the baby back ribs were garlicky! We thought the free garlic bread was okay though...but that was probably...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was so lame. Don't get me wrong, i love garlic...but the chain of restaurants just seems to be a lame attempt at using garlic and skipping all other flavors; there's no depth to the dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As an appitizer I ordered the garlic filet mignon steak chili and that was great. It wasn't too spicy and the meat went well with the chilli. After that I ordered the Prime Rib, slab size. It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Listen up garlic lovers: You need to go to the Garlic Festival in Gilroy, after you come here. I love garlic. Not a fan of garlic wine as much, but I enjoy garlic in most dishes. And most dishes here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely fantastic. Its right down the street from the Beverly Center, so do your shopping and head on over! I love the decor. Very cluttered with wall art from over the many years of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a group for my moms birthday. Definitely a special occasion type of restaurant cause the prices are very high. The service was amazing, anytime we needed anything it came right to us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf took me here for vday & it was my first time. I loved how they had their own traffic officer so gettin in the valet was easy. We had reservations and we were immediately seated. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very kitsch - I feel like you have to go once if you live in Los Angeles, and now that I've gone once I probably won't feel the need to go back. The food was good but DO NOT GET THE GARLIC ICE CREAM....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE.... their bagna calda is really goodthe bone in prime rib that scares women and small children is my favorite prime rib (better than the ones sold across the street).and don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is the bomb, great place to take gf or wife on a special night or what not, excellent decor of the place, and the prices aren't so expensive either... ill come back here in a few days for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just a lot of fun! We went for Daughter's 23rd birthday dinner (her choice). The meal was delivered remarkably quickly. Despite the fact that I hadn't mentioned it was a birthday celebration, they had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge huge fan of garlic. When I cook, I usually end up putting at least some garlic in whatever it is that I am cooking... Hence, me & Stinking Rose are a great match!I absolutely LOVE their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so the meal was really short. I was surprised how dead it was for a Saturday night at almost 7. Anyways, we had the cheese fondue for starters. It wasn't very hot and they give you some toasted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Business lunch. 2 lasagna, 1 meatloaf, 1 halibut. Others at the table seemed to enjoy their food. Halibut was INEDIBLE. Couldn't cut it with a fork and had to saw it with a knife. Huh? Waiter never asked how...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good here. Not great. Good place to socialize with friends and grab a drink pre-seating. I give it a 2 1/2 star for food, however since I love garlic, an added star. Been few times, for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't been here in quite a while but from what i remember... the name stinking rose fits quite well with this place...from what everyone has mentioned ...it's garlic dishes galore! i like the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Stinking Rose for dinner about 3 weeks ago, and we are still omitting garlic from our pores. We had an appetizer of baked garlic gloves, pasta with a garlic overdose, and topped it off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, economic down turn, turns win for me. WE got sat down at the rose with in 5 minutes on a Saturday night at 830pm... How is that possible in BH?I suppose the regular Beverly Hillbillies were busy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time here. I've heard many great things about the Stinking Rose and I must say there are definitely certain things that make it memorable. I really like the concept of all things...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Likes:-Garlic bread w/ olive oil, pesto, and garlic-Neon ravioli (filled w/ potato & cheese Garlic basil alfredo sauce)-Garlic Ice Cream (it's gross & good all at the same time! Your senses have no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Horrid!! The bagna caulda was disgusing, overcooked.. tasteless. I ordered the Sea Bass, in hopes of something reminiscent of London... well, it was far from.... far from fresh that is! The bill for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the following reasons:1) Very unique place to eat.2) They really stick to the garlic theme (smells like your driving through Gilroy).3) Service is great. Especially for the price and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Totally and utterly forgettable. The only thing that tasted really garlicky was the garlic oil for the bread! Meatloaf was subpar, lamb was dry. Very disappointing for a $70 meal. Ordered the mini...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Uhm.. Yuck to their garlic martini *shivers* the garlic and olive oil dip thing was very... intenseBUT the food was good !!! I loved their calamari mm mm good lolI love garlic but only in food lol
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to try this place for a long time so my husband took me there for my birthday last night. The food was only ok. I love garlic and that everything here has it, but my husband's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a friends bday. The bagna calda is amazing, we had several orders of the stuff and couldn't stop dropping this delicious concoction on our fresh, warm bread. The garlic cloves in it are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great and the garlic ice cream is absolutely delicious...I feel claustrophobic when I go here, and I'm not..it's like they forced the tables inside the place..we sat in a table for 4, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The key to enjoying this restaurant is to come here with someone who has already seen your face tear-stained, you full on blotto and/or totally naked. After that, who's going to worry about a little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a perfect date spot for a girl who's paying your way and is not meant to be seen during daylight hours because it's a bit dim and your table is semi-private. I'm sorta kidding... I went here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just preface this by saying that I'm not really that huge of a garlic fan...BUT i've always heard so many people talk about this place that I knew I just had to try it one day. It was okay. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love GARLIC everything. But do not plan to go public with that dragon breath after you eat here. The very first time I ate here was around 6 years ago. Everything was fun and tasty back then....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Stinking Rose on an invitation to my sister's friend's birthday. I'm a fan of the strange and unique, so when I was told that everything at this restaurant was cooked with garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a Mecca for Garlic Lovers from all over LA.Fantastic Decor and FoodThis gets a Solid 4.75 StarsBest DishesBagna CaldaGarlic MusselsSilence of the Lamb ShankGarlic ShrimpGarlic Calimari40...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gahlic! Kitsch! Yay! We had the skillet of garlic as an appetizer - wow! Perfect. Then on to the shrimp and mussels skillet - deliish! I had the clam sauce over linguine for dinner, which was not as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Im a big fan of garlic and decided to try this place out. I guess they have been here for years. The ambiance is dim and red red. There are pics of celebs. Place infuses with garlic. Plan to be off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting decor. (.5 stars)Waiter was really.. whatever. The garlic ice cream was $7 dollars and it was HARD.. wth? Steak was dry, creamed spinach looked weird, pasta was okay, and the lasagna...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love this place, I really do, but alas, three measly stars is all I can muster in good conscience. Disneyland decor, slow, inattentive, uncaring service and mediocre food.I LOVE Garlic and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who likes garlic should try this place at least one for the novelty factor. Parking, like most of the restaurants on the row, is exclusively valet. The decor inside is grandiose and over...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in garlic heaven!! Anything with alot of garlic taste good to me. So this place was heaven. The atmosphere is fun and bustling. I do recommend this place with a small group of people. This is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving the Stinking Rose 1 star for its fun decor. As I was rushed to "Dracula's Lair," apparently the furthest corner of the restaurant, I wasn't able to catch too many glimpses of the main...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic and garlic loves me. Dare I venture, then, that the Stinking Rose is a restaurant right up my alley?Call first to make a reservation, not necessarily because it's mandatory, but just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Valet parking and hen into the lobby. You are surrounded by pictures of movie stars and hot sauce where you check in and await your server to take you to your table.We started of with the rolls and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty place. as someone else said, the decor is really funny and random. we sat in "garlic lovers" lane or something like that...which was decorated really psychadelically and colorfully with really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I do not like the atmosphere at all. Way too much goin on, but i guess thats their gimick. The decor is similar to bucca de peppos.....Anyways, i got the prime rib steak and that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting everything to be overwhelmingly garlicy ... but I'd say it's just a healthy added spoonful of garlic to everything.The bread you get at first is great cause they give you a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't have to stop with the garlicky delights you just enjoyed at The Stinking Rose. Yes, you too, can do this at home; I have. Think Bagna Calda, Penne Putnaesca, 40 Clove Garlic Chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go wrong with garlic! Except for the garlic ice cream. It made me want to die. The 40 clove chicken is good and the garlic isn't overpowering. Which is true for all the dishes I've had here....
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is hilarious. It's absolutely adorable. That's the first thing I noticed when I first attended this restaurant. After about going to the Stinking Rose more times than I can even remember,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, this is one of those places where the more I go, the less I like.Everyone's first visit to The Stinking Rose seems like a revelation... With so many framed portraits of celebrities past and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DON'T LET THE NAME FOOL YOU! MMMMmm. Their food was so great, by the time the actual food came, me and my boyfriend were half-way-stuffed from gobbling down the garlic bread. Everything was great!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my breath reeeeked of garlic. and i didn't mind at all. definitely a garlic lovers heaven..like my dad. the stinking rose has a casual atmosphere. it had random decorations, very homey feel. their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic, i can eat cloves and cloves.One thing i'd like to mention is that this place has a great Prime Rib Roast, as good as what is served across the street, but for a few bucks less.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic..absolutely love it..This place is creative and even puts garlic in ice cream, which actually, is very good. I've been here a handful of times and have been very satisfied each time.I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. It passes, it's tasty food. But I'd never refer anyone.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I gave this place three stars because I got really bad food poisoning, so I left a message for the manager who never got back to me. I will admit that the food was great, but after that incident and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually expected a lot from this place. The food was not as good as I imagined it to be. The garlic ice cream I've had in the garlic festival before. The one I had here which is suppose to be from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love love garlic! mmm.. this place does not dissapoint! i got the 40 garlic clove chicken and it was juicy and very flavorful- garlic of course! we also ordered the garlic steamed clams, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic, but overrated. Fun to check out anyway at least once. Plus, it's always kind of fun to order funky stuff like garlic ice cream.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Thanksgiving/Birthday. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted good and was cooked perfectly. They gave free garlic ice cream, sang and took digital pictures of the birthday boy but...only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I was here, I tried the short ribs again and thought they were really fatty this time. Not quite as enjoyable as the first time. Maybe the novelty is fading, I don't know, but this place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what the big fuss is here. Oh, bagna cauda. big deal. I had sea bass and it was slightly overcooked. Bro had ribs and they were dry. Bro's wifey had a tiny salmon ravioli and to me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of garlic so I really liked the food here.My fave dish was the 40 clove garlic chicken and I loved how there was a jar of garlic at the table!! Their bread was so good too especially...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Effing awesome food. I love this concept.The valet was good. The service was, too.Get the garlic chicken!
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic! I enjoy the atmosphere and sitting in semi private booths.Dessert: be a daredevil try the Garlic ice cream..it's pretty tasty. Personally I love the rum cake.Those who complain about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was not garlicky enough.I was expected to be blown away with garlic, but I wasn't. Neither was my husband.We got there by 6 and was seated immediately. It wasn't busy at all. We had to go early...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mother wanted to take me out for dinner for my birthday and I had always wanted to try this place (seems like everyone I know had been except me).I liked the decor - it was very unique. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Stinking Rose in San Francisco is so much better. The food, service, parking, and even atmosphere pale in comparison to the San Francisco location. I have tried several times to make myself enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugghhh. Too much garlic. 'Nuff said. One of the most unappetizing dining experiences I've had. The only dishes I could even attempt to eat where the bread & the mussels cooked on a skillett.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There are only two things I liked about this restaurant. The decor and the roasted garlic appetizer (you spread it on your bread). I have given it 2 attempts and both of them have been very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here twice, both time with pretty large groups of friends, so I was surprised we got to be seated almost immediately. The menu left a lot to be desired and I didn't really like anything on it....
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
obviously if you like garlic, you should probably come here...not much really... doesnt live up to the hype for mefrench fries... with garlic! WOW! thats something ive never heard before.prime rib......
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Been a regular here many times now and have never been let down. You've got to get the Bagna Calda and the fried calamari for appetizers. Some good choices for non-meat eaters as well which makes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to go to this place for awhile. I've heard about their garlic themed dishes for a long time being from the Bay Area ( there's one in San Francisco too). I was pretty excited when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I Love garlic and this place has it! From the buttery garlic spread appetizers to their meatloafs... I reccomend this restaurant to all the garlic lovers out there...They also have good sea food.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't recommend the meatloaf.But the garlic ice cream... surprisingly good with good consistency. Not bad. Not bad at all.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE GARLIC. Why would someone who loves garlic give this place only 2 stars?Minus one star because I couldn't taste the garlic. (besides in the garlic spread they leave out on the table)Minus...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would drive by restaurant row and see the stinking rose and think to myself..."hmm garlic, i love garlic, i should come here"So i brought my mom here and we had the prime rib and something in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend picked the Stinking Rose for her birthday celebration, I was ecstatic! I'm a garlic-lover and I was eager to eat at this infamous restaurant. I was in giddy anticipation of eating so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the advertising on TV.Food is good. Service is good. so why not trying it ?Because if you have a date and want to kiss her afterwards... you can kiss that idea goodbye. And if you have clients...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is just what the name is! Stinking Rose. Smelly (good smelly) beauty. The food is awesome. I love garlic so this is definitely my type of restaurant. They use it in every way...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place where you see a server wearing a hat in the shape of a garlic clove tickles my fancy in more ways than one. People can talk about the interior decor all they want. To me, as long as the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hardcore garlic fans unite! This place was really impressive. Italian with a theme: garlic on everything! We started with the Bagna Calda, a warm bunch of garlic cloves in an iron skillet. This...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Shit! Garlic Bitches. Garlic.I knew what i was getting into when i was taken to this place. Garlic with Garlic and a little bit of Garlic on top. I love garlic, but I never realized there were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went there once and from what i remember it was good. i had me some pasta and pizza. ehh thats all...lol...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think it would be pretty much okay at this place to get married to a garlic bulb. Seriously, if you haven't guessed by now, the theme of this place is garlic, garlic, and more garlic! Great if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First timer. My ex and I are big garlic fans, and what do people say.."go eat at The Stinking Rose if you're a garlic fan!" It was her birthday, so why the hell not. Food is pretty decent. But...not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ATTENTION: For all you garlic aficionados! The Stinking Rose=Garlic heaven!!I love the interior of this place, because it has that artsy fartsy vibe with black&white photos of famous Hollywood stars...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
loved their baby back ribs. Louisiana shrimp was also good. It's must place for big garlic fans.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic, Garlic and more.......Garlic, what more is there to say? BTW go here if you are a garlic fan (haha). The restaurant sets up a nice atmosphere right away when you walk inside. I came here on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since every friend has laughed at me when I've asked them if they'd come with me to Gilroy for their annual Garlic Festival...well, this place seems to be the compromise. (Or Garlic Jo's in OC)The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a PRE-Bday dinner. The appetizer I had was some garlic cloves marinated in oil then sauteed. it was bland and crappy. The main course i ate was prime rim, it was actually pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed this place. It is kind of pricey, but I ordered a delicious dish. I recommend the 40 Clove Chicken... it is so good. The waiters were great, considering we had a party of about 24 people......
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit self conscious today because after all that garlic... I'm sure people can smell it on me today. But, OMG, yummy! The interior reminds me of the restaurant at the Pirates of the Carribean...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't even bother going if you're not a garlic fan. The decor is fun and full of energy and the staff is very helpful at giving suggestions and explaining the menu. The more intimate tables are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you really enjoy garlic, then you have to check this place out! Be prepared to sweat garlic for hours afterwards... Everything on the menu is tasty. Love the Filet Mignon and Garlic Ice Cream.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite LA visual restaraunts. If you have any craving for vampires & garlic (such as I), and if by some strange coincidence you have never heard of this place, what the hell is wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The aroma of garlic is intoxicating here....You look at each other across the room as you both sip Chianti. You casually bat your eyelashes and he glances your direction with a grin. As you relish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Methinks not is right. Gross. I have been wanting to eat here for years! When you first walk in, it's like a musky closet of an elderly. Everything looks dark and old, and smelly. Trust me, if it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a couple years since I was at Stinking Rose and boy has it changed. I should've known when I noticed the restaurant was not as busy as it used. Our waitress was good, she was nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs middle. I vouch for garlic, not necessarily this restaurants exploitation of it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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The stinking rose was awesome!! The atmosphere is wonderful, service is great and the food is yummy and full of garlic!! As you would assume, if you are a garlic fan you will LOVE the stinking rose. Prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love garlic, you should definitely go here. Good food.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I'll admit I was a tad bit hesitant when I called to make a reservation here and some dude picks up the phone with a vampire voice. I feared the waiters would be dressed up like count chocula,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
40 Clove Garlic Chicken and the Ribs are delicious. Really great food here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE STINKING ROSE.I LOVE IT. I LOVE IT. I LOVE IT.They season their garlic with food!!!As you can tell, I seriously love this place. Unfortunately, it's a bit too pricey for me, but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hm, how can I best say what I mean...I was freaked out.For some reason I thought it was going to be a posh little restaurant that just happens to use a lot of garlic. From the $4.50 valet to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered:Garlic Prime Rib (Large Cut)Mussel PlateHot Tub of ClovesGarlic Ice Cream with Mojo SauceStrawberry MojitoThis place is amazing! Everything was fantastic from the ease of the valet, being...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a big steak with little cloves of garlic embedded in it. Yum. Be sure to bring gum for after.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday last year and they are very accommodating when it comes to big groups. They let you put up your own decorations. They don't rush you to take orders or pressure you to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch, which I recommend, again, midweek, because no crowds and no valet. The mussels were fantastic. I got gnocchetti, which is a creamy/cheesy pasta dish with asparagus. Atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to come check out this place for years and I finally got the chance.First off, you pretty much have to valet. I don't mind. It was only $4.50 but just be aware you prett much have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't like it. Although I'd give them that they did make garlic dishes not too garlic-y. Came here for a friends birthday expecting it to be (I guess a bit more ritzy), the food to be better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic, so a place that specializes in the stuff already starts at my exceedingly objective rating of three stars. For a place where the garlic is flavored with food, this is not for the faint...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's definitely a 4 star review for me...but because the San Francisco restaurant deeply disappointed us. I'd been to this location about 10 years ago and thought it was DELICIOUS!! So I wasn't sure...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will start off by admitting that I went with the owners daughter, so I am assuming that they made sure we had a good experience. I can honestly say that everything was amazing. We began with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yes...you will REEK after dining in this establishment, but if you bring your loved ones with you, no one will complain. It is expensive, and as much as I love garlic, there are some things I just am unwilling...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE IT!!! the food tastes REALLY good and the place looks amazing! one of the best places for dates! and it is really not expensive. can't wait until I go there again..!
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay okay .... you were right. The 'Rose here in SoCal is better than the 'Rose up in San Francisco. Are ya happy now?The Silence of the Lambs was Significantly better, the Pork Chop was better,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old fashioned atmosphere. Great selection of foods. The gnocci and lamb shank were good as well as the rabbit, for something a bit unusual for LA. The wines are very good. The service is somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Old fashioned atmosphere. Great selection of foods. The gnocci and lamb shank were good as well as the rabbit, for something a bit unusual for LA. The wines are very good. The service is somewhat quick for...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love good food and garlic this is the place to go! Appetizers, Entrees, Desserts allll good. I love the theme they have going on in the place. Some of my favorite dishes include:Bagna Calda...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we came here for a co-workers birthday. Thankfully it was a large group and we all sit in the same area. Well ... I guess those that didn't go weren't thankful, but at least no one was on their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is sooo cutegood for datesmy husband and I were alone for the weekend and we had a few things planned and since we were in the area we ate here...mmmm!i had the garlic chicken and he had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to celebrate my friend's b-day. The bread that they have with the garlic infused olive oil is to die for. As for the rest of the food it was okay but nothing amazing. I had the calamari and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Only went here one time and that was enough for me... the food was just okay but I did like the interior... and of course we had to sample the garlic ice cream... and blah... don't know who came up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got a gift card and came here on so many recommendations. I love garlic and I thought it was pretty good, not great. The caesar salad was awesome but my lasagna wasn't too impressive. It was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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The valet service was a bit annoying and I'm not sure they all know how to drive. There is a $4.50 valet service charge which I find ridiculous since we're eating at the restaurant, but I guess that's just the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My ex gf took me here once for my bday and the food was average. I think this place is way over hyped. I had prime rib and it was pretty dry and was not tender. The service was pretty prompt and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2nd time visitor, this place definitely won my heart in taste and atmosphere. Not only does this place impress with food made from garlic, but also in price. Expect prices to be on par with other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that is a nice and very unique restaurant. If there is one thing that people must know about this place is that everything on there menu is made with GARLIC!!!I also like this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Porterhouse Porkchop and prime rib can't be beat! Their bar is beautiful, the restaurant is tastefully decorated, the bathrooms are well maintained, and the staff is always friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A different experience with the play on garlic. I love garlic so it was interesting to taste it other than when you use it food for flavor. The roasted garlic with the bread was delicious. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So as much as I love the plethora of garlicky food here, the service does stink, as Carrie said.We had a reservation, which of course they didn't have written on their list, but they agreed to seat us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Every dish on the menu includes garlic so you have to be a garlic lover when going to this restaurant! Make sure you at least try the garlic ice cream before leaving just to say that you did... it's comparable...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A unique experience at best!Stinking Rose is a "Garlic" Restaurant located in Beverly Hills. A group of our friends chose this place for one of our many monthly dinners. I finally got to try what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to come to this restaurant as often as I can. You walk in and the fresh smell of garlic is like a homecoming. I actually found out about this place from my cousin and mom, I've been to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vampires beware!!! I'm writing about the Stinking Rose like it's the first time I've been there. But it's not. It's just that it was the boyfriend's very first time in LA so I just had to have him...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love garlic, you'll love this place. If you hate garlic, avoid it. I love garlic and I think Stinking Rose is great. Order and enjoy the prime rib. Wash it down with a pitcher of Heineken....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here probably 8 or so times b/c my mother in law likes this place. Everything on their menu is garlic and it's a little overwhelming, but I do like it. I agree with yelpers, it is a little on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlicky heaven!Everything has garlic. Everything was good. EXCEPT the car ride home to San Diego...ever smell your own garlic farts? Pee-yew! I mean, really.Now, compound that with being trapped...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love garlic, this is a prime choice. I took a friend here and we enjoyed it. I had steak and it was cooked as how I ordered it, medium rare (usually other place over cook it slightly for my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place STINKS!!! Literally, find out for yourself PERIOD.end of review
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding! I love love love garlic pretty much anyway you cook it and this place hit the nail right on the head! Those garlic rolls are so delicious that I ate about 5 of them before I even got my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Points to Minh for planning an awesome first date.. and I have to say that this is one of those places in LA that you just have to try to say that you've tried it (ok.. that statement probably makes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What is with all the high stars? Are you all nuts? Well, it was not that great to me...Bland food, poor service! And a bit pricey...there are soooooooo many better places in the same area...I am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE garlic so I just had to try this place. I had the garlic prime rib but it wasn't the best. I also had that garlic appetizer that you smear on the bread. That was good too, but I could make...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Stinking overrated. After such a long wait, I was expecting alot from this place. The food is average at best. The setting is unique and fun i guess. But def. not worth the wait and money. So many...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
personally i don't think it has lived up to the hype. YES the theme is great...and since i love LOVE LOVE garlic it was a definite must experience...BUT the food was mediocre ... average for an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
better then the original located in San Francisco.I'd still rather spend my $40 dollars somewhere else.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic ice cream? Ew! (Yes, I tried it. No, I didn't finish it.) You MUST love garlic to like this place; you're going to smell like garlic for days after. The food was decent, as was the wait staff,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, if you like garlic dish's you'll love this place. Care-full when considering the Stinking Rose for a date, reason being is all that GARLIC. Great Pasta, Seafood, Chicken, Pork and a cool bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and AMAZING, I repeat, AMAZING filet mignon!! It melts in your mouth like butter! I can't quite tell if the scent of garlic is seaping from my pores today - ah, oh well, maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It stinks. Love, love, love garlic, and loads of it - I eat it raw - and if it weren't for the garlic, there would be only a lonely star up there my friends. It's a corny spot with a tired theme in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you love garlic or are currently trying to escape some vampires...this is definitely a place for you! When you walk in you smell an overwhelming aroma of garlic...it definitely sets the mood...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a garlic lover and this place is pretty good I love the sizzling pan shrimp with all the garlicy and buttery goodness the bread is good too. But I would probably only come here once a year just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First thought came to my mind when I first heard of this place is that "Omg, I'm gonna smell like garlic!"... haha. To my surprise, it wasn't as overpowering as I've thought it'd be. Came here last...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.I thought this place would be chi-chi-er than it was due to the location, but it was family friendly with cosy seating and decor with lots of curios dotted around the place. For a Thurs...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Stinking Rose? What a name for a restaurant, but again an oxymoron will always awaken the curiosity of the cat ... in this case me.Garlic, garlic, garlic and more garlic that's what it's all about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Stinker~affordable decent Italian food. Would I bring my date here? Depends if I'll being giving kisses that night. They use a lot of garlic so for some of you out there trying to avoid smacking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, people need to stop complaining about the garlic. A big ass sign says "The Stinking Rose, A Garlic Restaurant" before you walk in. What makes you think that it's not going have garlic in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night for a friends surprise birthday/engagement party. I love garlic, but the food here is just plain and blah. Nothing special. You could probably make most of the dishes on their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just okay. The food was okay. Everything is very garlicy so if you like garlic, you will love this place. The lighting is tinted RED so everyone and everything looks red inside the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hard core tourist trap. Mediocre food, at best. And don't believe the hype, I was able to go home, brush my teeth ONCE, and have the garlic taste out of my mouth- it's really not that big of a deal.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends from NYC actually suggested coming to this place. At first I was a little apprehensive about the whole garlic thing, but I came out satisfied. The food was good and so was our server.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two things you should know about the Stinking Rose:1)It is the place you should take your friends when they visit LA. Semi-famous and in many ways the quintessence of LA 2)You will come out reeking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the fact that everything here is garlic...the bread with the garlic spread is so good. I love the prime rib here and also try the pineapple mojito. The service is great...the bus boys are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think one word sums it up.... it's just a bit... touristy. Well ok. I would probably put this in the same category with (what's that restaurant in SF with the Pope head room? on Howard by the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started with a house salad and the garlic vinaigrette on the side. The dressing was not that good. For my main course I had the forty clove garlic chicken which was delicious. The chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place about (4) times and each time I always come out satisfied ... though a little closer to filing bankruptcy. (joke). Each time I come here I end up spending on average $45 on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Went here on a date with my girl. (As it appeared 75% of the other patrons did on this Friday night... lots of couples.) Anywayz, the garlic bread to start off with was good, and the menu was ok (a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmm. Ok, don't come here if you don't like garlic. Everything is super garlicky. But if you didn't get that looking at the sign on the restaurant, I don't know what to tell you... They do great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restaurant. I would recommend the Prime Rib. Great service!! Great atmosphere!
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to yell at my dinner, "Be tastier!" My husband and I went here on Friday night because we were both in the mood for a big, garlicky meal. Our drinks were good (I had a Moscow Mojito which was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here for my birthday my one of my exes. Mind you this is after suggesting Red Lobster...The company was ok but what really excited me was the entree I ordered. It was "Silence of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I'm giving them 3 stars not 2 is because I love garlic. I went there for a special occasion and I was not impressed by the interior decor. It was old, shabby, and too dark. The table...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i think the food is delicious at the stinking rose. what can i say?...they know what to do with garlic. the ambiance is really nice as well. the only problem i have is that the food portions are so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place has an interesting gimmic--put garlic in everything (including our ice cream and martinis). When we decided to go here, it was just that. We wanted to know if the hype was true. I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated.I don't know how this place is still running..I'm korean, so garlic is not an issue.I don't know how to explain but the use of the garlic is poor.I remember I ordered all sorts of dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Stinking Rose is NOT a very good restaurant. First of all, let's call it what it is: it's a tourist trap. And its not a very good one at that. Lowry's across the street has better history (and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, where to start...I went there because it was my friend's B-Day. It was kinda cool inside (kinda). Drinks were OK. Food horrible. This is a gimmick, and tourist trap. I ordered a spicy shimp...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember being a very small child and hearing my father say to someone, in reference to a friend, that they had known each other twenty years. That sounded impossible to me at the time, to actually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work at the hotel just down the street from this place and I remember going there for get-togethers with the coworkers. It's a really great place to just hang out at the bar and I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i thought that this place was garlicky delicious!!the garlic mashed potatoes were so overwhelmingly garlicky, that i absolutely loved them :)i am not going to say that this is the best food ever, or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gar-lick my balls, Val!!!I would have given this place a 4 because their food was really good. Had steamed clams, fondu, and surf and turf. The prawns sat under a heat lamp too long and dried out, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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My fiancee and I missed our reservation at the Ivy... I've heard great things about " the Stinking Rose" so decided to go for lunch. The service was good - the complimentary bread was very tasty, Garlic fries...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Average at best. I love garlic, im Korean, i can eat garlic with anything, having said that, i think they can be a little more creative with garlic than to just have some roasted on the side of their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicioso,amazing service,beautiful
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time yesterday evening for dinner and was completely won over!!! They even have swanky bathroom decor! We sat at a table which had a canopy over it with drapes that you could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the hype.At the price you're paying, you'd expect to be in a fairly elegant restaurant, but the Stinking Rose is far from it. Each of their rooms is decorated with a different theme - we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you love Garlic??? I mean no really....do you luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuvvvvvvvvvv Garlic??? Well if you do and there's no chance of your being a Vampire...this is the place for you. Not only a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I love this place and I've been coming here for years. It's not the most authentic Italian food I've ever had but it's pretty darn good. The first time I heard of The Stinking Rose was when I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Stinking Rose with my girlfriends. I didn't have any expectations.. yet I found myself terribly disappointed anyway! The service and the food was absolutely terrible....One of my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok, and i'm going to go again so i can have an accurate review but overall it's GARLIC people....not rocket science...their garlic appetizer dishes are awesome...garlic fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd probably give it 3.5 stars. But as an out of towner looking for an experience... I had a good time here. The decor is cool. Fun dancing garlic people. the garlic appetizer is AWESOME... yummm......
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place must look like the house of an Italian shut-in hoarder. The Bagna Calda was really good. I tasted someone's prime rib, and it was better than Lawry's; it was perfectly cooked and had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is OKAY. First of all, very PACKED inside and the floorboards are uneven. My chair could have been a rocking chair had I not made everyone scoot 3 inches down. My order came out wrong and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to eat when visiting my sister because it's consistently good. We are for sure a garlic family, I pretty much don't taste garlic anymore unless there is a lot. And...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The nice lady I'm seeing wanted to take me here for dinner, and who am I to refuse the offer? I had heard of the one in San Francisco, but I wasn't aware there was one in LA.The decor is pretty cool....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was alright, nothing to really write home about. Anyway, we ordered the roasted garlic clove/oil thing for our bread (per the recommendation of our waiter) and it was good. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Watch out for the crab cakes, or should I say the salt cakes; although I think I did detect a hint of a crab meat taste from the mess of crab meat loosely held together with what I can only hope was some kind...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really thought I was a garlic person until I came to eat here. Everything I ate was so excessive that I reeked of it the whole night. The interior was super cute, I sat in a two person booth and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"You know what. Not bad at all. Ate here on accident really. Eating garlic is like my worst nightmare and have always avoided this place. But, when we tried to go to the Indian restaurant across the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
don't come here if you don't like garlic, otherwise garlic lovers are more than welcome!!!get the garlic french fries for sure!! they are to die for, mmm. and try their garlic ice cream. i thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is AMAZING how thuroughly you will WREAK of garlic for days and days after experiencing the yumminess that is the Stinking Rose. SERIOUSLY. A small group of friends and I made our way here one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! Stinking Rose!Boo! Stinking Service!Service just lacks - the hostess acted as though she would rather be laying in a pool of battery acid than have to greet and seat us. She couldn't force a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is average, and the decor is horrid.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's just so much hype about this place... so I was really excited to try it. I ordered braised short ribs and my boyfriend ordered baby back ribs. Both dishes were EXTREMELY greasy. It started...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GARLIC OVERLOAD! I'm a big fan of food with garlic but when you go to a place that has garlic ice cream thats when you know it's too much. Now as i'm sitting here typing away at this review, its...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a huge fan of the Stinking Rose in San Francisco for a LONG time, so I was eager to check out the Los Angeles version to see how it compares. Unfortunately there is something not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food was decent, but the for the price, i'd rather eat down the street.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the experience. It's Garlic Heaven man!I had always heard of the Stinking Rose, so obviously Ms. Curiousity had to try it.Garlic Garlic Garlic in a dimly lit setting surrounded by red decor....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way too gimmicky, food is okay, surprised this place is still in business.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like the Stinking Rose. I absolutely love garlic and the restaurant's premise is just that: garlic in almost everything. They have garlic in martinis, garlic in their salad,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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If you love garlic, which I do, this is a good place. But The food it toooo salty!, I had the Zuppa Di Pesce - fish soup and felt the salt was to hide the fishy fish. The worst part was the service, they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great branding: decoration, menu selection, atmosphere etc.Great niche market and food experience.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place stinks! I love garlic and dragged my family visiting from Dallas out to this place since I wanted to try it so bad. We went for lunch and it wasn't very busy. We walked into a dark, cheesy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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I went here for Valentines Day because my friend had raved about this restaurant. The atmosphere was fine and the aroma was great. I really enjoy the garlic aroma. We started off with the garlic fries and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like most other people, I'd heard a lot about this place before coming here. I was excited because of all the hype, so I went on the website and was even more excited when I saw the menu and all the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got my reservations about 3 weeks before Valentines Day only to still wait about 45 minutes. We weren't alone, the front room and bar area were jammed with unhappy people. Once we were seated the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, one place you do not want to go on Valentine's Day is The Stinking Rose. I thought we had it made when we made reservations. When we arrived, the place was jam-PACKED. I felt like I was in line...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eclectic but inviting decor with comfy red booths, various interesting paintings all of garlic. The aroma of garlic laced savory meats was the first sensation I experienced while following the host...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place!!! I was hooked after my first visit, and this is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in LA. To start, their garlic martini is absolutely wonderful, and the other signature...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit here was good. My second visit, this past weekend, will probably be my last.Let me say that the atmosphere is pretty cool, if not cute. Garlic themed pictures painted on the wall....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic, I'm telling you. My friend raved about this place for months so I decided to go there with her in tow (so I don't look like a fool). She orders her usual, and I decided to go with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Excellent seafood dishes, the garlic is very tasty and brings out the flavor of their dishes. Unlike other Beverly Hills restaurants, the stinking rose has friendly staff and environment is very comfortable...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
12.18.07: Second time here. Came with my best friend. She made the reservations. We got there just in time. Valet parking only. We got seated right away. As we were walking through the cabana areas I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Divine appointment brought us to the Stinking Rose. I was so bummed that the wait for Lawrys was 2.5 hours. (Yeah, we were dumb for not making a reservation on a Saturday night... I am still...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best prime rib in town! Forget about Lawry's!!! Their lamb chop is pretty great too. What I have a problem with is their GIANORMOUS water pitcher. It is so heavy I wanna just get a straw and drink...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
loljust read some of the reviews on the page.this place is interesting. just because it's in beverly hill, the price is kinda high. bf took me there one night and it was fun... as in i spent all night...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the decor is a bit quacky, lots of colors, and mood lighting..you know, the kind that makes everybody look good...even carrot top the comedian (oh snap!). it could be date place, a hang out spot, or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not as intense of a garlic flavor as I had anticipated. My boyfriend had the prime rib (not the best prime rib we have ever eaten) and I had the forty clove garlic chicken which was juicy (I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!! This place is overpriced for the food they serve. My chicken was bland, and I dont think anyone else at my table was happy with their dish. The garlic ice cream was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic too!!!!!! I had my 20th birthday here and we got the Vampire room... everyone loved the atmosphere and the food was just awesome. I forced everyone to try to the garlic ice cream... not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few friends and I went here for dinner. It was a Thursday night, we had no reservations, but we got seated right away (that was great). The appetizers were all tasty, but that's mostly because I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I had dinner here at a spur-of-the-moment kinda thing. I remember a friend telling me about this place, so we looked it up on the Garmin, and it led us right to it. Right when we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE GARLIC!A friend said I should eat here because they have garlic everything, including garlic ice cream. So I got reservations from Opentable.com and I was able to get seated immediately when we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A garlic lovers dream come true! I smelled for days after eating here, which was great because half of the people I scared away with my stench I didn't want to talk to in the first place. Hee.. Hee..I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gona sue that yelper down there for recommending the porterhouse porkchop with caramelized apples!!! grrrr.. it did not live up to expectations or come anywhere close.. meat was tough and dry, i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Going down it was delicious, when it came out was another story.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO GOOD. One of my favorite restaurants. And the price is not too crazy. I ALWAYS get the sizzling garlic mussels, and I love the prime rib. I tried the 40-clove chicken once, but was disappointed as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First visited some time in early 2007. Last visit was December 1st, 2007.Went here twice so far at the recommendation of a friend. Great environment but the location seems a tad difficult to get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic Prime rib kicks Lawry's A$$ 10 fold. I love the fact that you reek of galic for days!
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic, but this is just WAYY too much. I never thought I would get sick of garlic, but I did. The bagna calda is not recommended if there's only 2 people in yr party because its a BIG amount...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Stinking Rose is a good place to experience at least once. I've been there twice and their food is pretty good. My girlfriend and I started with the Garlic soaking in a hot tub which is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant row...so many places to go! Next to a bunch of really nice restaurants, this place has to be good!Went here for a friend's 21st birthday because she really likes garlic. Therefor...where...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everything has garlic in it.. blah blah blah.. thats great but ill tell u whats REALLY good. PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOP WITH CARMELIZED APPLES.LOVE AT FIRST BITE.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised on my birthday and taken here for the first time. I love garlic and the Stinking Rose is a homage to it. One word of caution however. If you happen to arrive by taxi, take a short walk...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place makes me a bit sad. when i first moved to los angeles, it was classy. dark inside, they gave you the bread and garlic butter/bagna calda for free(now they charge), it was romantic, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, average food. Uncomfortable chairs. We were so excited about the concept and ended up being very disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I write this review, I must preface it by saying that my great grandparents were from Italy. I have garlic in my blood. So please exercise caution when reading this commentary.....as your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was a little worried reading some of the negative reviews here, but i loved it here. it didn't smell at all. i went on thanksgiving night, and they have a turkey dinner for $29 which my mom had....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright so if you do not GARLIC then do yourself a favor and not come to this restaurant. For you garlic lovers, wow you'll be suprised by how much garlic this place has. The decor of this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is not the type of restaurant one would go, if they were looking for a romantic night out - and I don't say that just because it is an oasis of garlic. The restaurant itself is a bit tacky, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PROS:Delicious flavorful seafood and steak itemsModerately pricedGreat date restaurantPurtini candies you receive at the endCONS:Valet parking only (unless you want to look for street parking)OK...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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My girlfriend wanted to try this place, so we went there after a long drive. Food really was not very good. Overpriced and not very tasty. The meat seemed like it was old. Sauces were heavy and salty. Would...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so the food was great, I love garlic.I had the chicken, it was very tasty, I like the whole cloves of garlic. Everything is garlic......yum.The massive downfall is the price, its super...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a GARLIC LUHVER, you may be in heaven ;). You will come out emanating garlic from your pores! I went here 2 years ago, and had the rabbit and it was definitely great. Be ready to to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Stay away dracula... this place is so good. Every plate is infused with a ton of garlic. Try it.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a boost from the cramp san francisco location....offering a dark 'n' romantic atmosphere...long hanging curtains and cozy "date" setting....a garlic haven for garlic roasted, sauteed, induced, infused...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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If you like Garlic, this is your place! Okay, so it's probably not best for the first date, but other than that, you will LOVE this place. They even have Garlic ice cream!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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My boyfriend took me here for my birthday - I already knew we were going to dine here beforehand. I came into the restaurant with certain expectations because of all the rant this restaurant gets for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended for their: Skillet roasted mussels shrimp. Tastes just right! They have roasted rabbit...... A little bit to our surprise....... Ordered it...... Too dry........Not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the steaks are HUUUUUUGEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!the pastas are pretty good..//.....the halibut i ordered is very disappointing@!!!!!!!!!the garlic martini is just martini...nth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
all garlic .. nothing but garlic .. i reeked of garlic smell when getting outta this place .. my hair was soaked w/ garlic smell for 2 days ... even after 2 showers ... but food wasn't bad .. very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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It's great food. Try not to break a sweat afterward because you will smell like garlic for days to come. But if you love to eat garlic - you will love the food here.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic is my all time favorite flavor so I may be biased. The food is delicious and the price is reasonable. I have dined here two times and loved it. The first time I went, we ordered, prime rib, 40...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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I went for dinner at the Beverly Hills location and got my car valet. The food was decent, expected more though. The next day I was driving my car, and noticed the front fender was scraped and starting to fall...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went at lunch time on a weekday. The place had less than 20 people. Plus i went with someone who is in tight with the manager. It was nice to be an insider of sorts, if only for two hours of my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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You must love garlic!!! It is an exterence everyone should have.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slow service, unfriendly non-service staff, suspiciously over-friendly waiters. The decor is a treat, but not worth the overcharge of food. Surprisingly limited menu.Let me set this straight: I LOVE...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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My brother decided to have his 21st birthday dinner at the Stinking Rose after hearing about it from friends and watching a special on the Food Network about it. I had never heard of it so came to the internet...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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I heard so much about this restaurant and I am a lover of garlic as are my parents, so for their 28th anniversary I thought I'd take them somewhere nice. Bad idea... Sunday evening very hot outside and the a/c...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quick reason:Service: Meh... food took FOREVER even though the time we went there was literally NO ONE there (it was around 4, 4:30).Food: 1/2 really good, 1/2 really terribleDecor: Very nice. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always loved garlic. And well, this must be the restaurant for me right?? I mean it was cool that everything had garlic in it. Including the ice cream! (Which didn't taste very good...) But it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone keeps saying this is one restaurant you have to experience. Well it certainly was an experience. From the having to valet my car because there's no way in hell you'll find parking to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always wondered about this restaurant considering its unique name. A rose and a stinking one at that!!! Anyway, I have been here twice and the experience was good. The service is good. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I have some food with my garlic??? Haha, just kidding folks!What's to say that hasn't been said? How about this.Try the Bagna Calda, as mentioned before, are little garlic cloves swimming in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate places that don't seat you until your entire party has arrived. This is one of them. Admittedly, we had a larger party (10) but it was on a Monday and the place was half empty! After hearing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The entrance corridor was meticulously filled with black and white photographs, about 1/2" between each photo, leading to a hallway where the hostess was stationed. The restaurant full of 4 person...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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The four of us (all different ages & tastes)decided after reading the reviews that this place sounded like a fun & unique place w/good food.All started off well,great waitress.We started w/ the roasted garlic...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I love garlic. But I'm not sure if I like garlic so much that I end up smelling like it for the next three days to come. I ordered the prime rib and the appetizer that everyone was raving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a birthday with a decent size group. The staff was really nice and super helpful. The food was really good and unique and i liked the atmosphere alot, best part was the drinks. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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If you are fan of garlic, you have go to this place called "stinking roses". I love their garlic fries, crabs and shrimps, fried fish, and garlic breaded asparagus. The best to place to go to celebrate your...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How can something so good stink so bad?Don't get me wrong, I like garlic... but this might be too much to handle!Someone around you smells like garlic? He or she might have gone to The Stinking Rose...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic is the essence of stink....and stink is the essence of health.didn't anyone ever tell you garlic is natures antibiotic? Well it is. Unfortunately, it gets into your pores, it permeates your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is quirky--kind of like a Buca de Beppo revved up on steroids--but unique, so it was worth the visit up to crowded Beverly Hills. The highlight was the Bagna Calda, really soft garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food tastes great, especially if you love garlic. Just make sure that you dont have to go out the next day, cuz the after effects can last a lil over 24hrs if you eat all the garlic cloves.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do not, I repeat, do not come to this place if you are in any way intolerant of garlic.Everything here has garlic in it, even the ice cream. I was thoroughly impressed. You wouldn't think so, but we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For my 23rd birthday, my boyfriend planned my bday with my friends at The Stinking Rose. I love garlic so I had a huge urge to try this place out. Once you enter the restaurant, the place was super...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to eat at but the food was just mediocre. A lot of the stuff tasted really bland. Its another one of those La Cienega restaurants that look all fancy but its all a hype.but i give it to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting alot, I must admit it. It has a weird theme, (some parts felt like a persian theme with the covers) to it and it is in a very nice part of LA. Service was great and b/c i drink like a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good unique food :)Stinking Rose sounded like a interesting place to go because, as you should know by now, the emphasis of every dish is garlic. Arrived to a warm atmosphere with a sort of camp-y...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a garlic restaurant with average food with inflated prices, and the decor is a bit cheezy. However, I do love the bagna calda. It is whole cloves of garlic that have been simmering in olive oil...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I love the mussels. It's little overpriced for my taste but I always take friends from out of town to this place because of its uniqueness. I love the concept of having all garlic food. On my last...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Casual, informal, gypsy-themed atmosphere allows for a relaxed setting. When making reservations, ask to sit in a tent. Personally, I think it is tacky but I have to admit it's somewhat creative.As...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed emotions after dining here. I really liked the San Francisco Stinking Rose...but after eating at this location I was not so impressed. I was really excited about the pesto argula...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a great place to take your family or your friends. it's not too pricy and the dress is casual. most of the items on the menu are garlic based. however, the garlic taste isn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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If you do not like garlic, this is definitely not the restaurant for you. Everything is garlic here. A friend said that this is a restaurant that I have to try, and after eating here I have to agree. Something...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a my friend's birthday so I had a really good time, but I thought the food was ok. Though I like the garlic spread and ice cream, the Filet Mignon was a bit dry. I would choose...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*sigh* I reaaalllly wanted to like this place. Ever since I heard about it I have been wanting to go there, because I love me some garlic, and was dying to try the garlic ice cream.So, this year on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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This place is a lot of hype. I love garlic as much as the next person, but just because you put garlic in the food does not make it good. My bestfriend hated her garlic chicken. Her husband thought his steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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When I went here I only tried the Lasagna (because I was feeling kind of basic). This was a mistake because their more creative stuff was amazing (I'm not saying mine wasn't good but I really want to go back...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance took me here for my birthday 3 months ago..made reservation...got seated right away...only disappointment wanted to sit in the big tent instead sat in a skinny tent...nevertheless it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A typical Friday night for a couple who consider themselves hip from Westlake or Thousand Oaks --Girl: Let's go Out tonight.Guy: Okay. Where?Girl: The City.Guy: Okay. Let's go to The Stinking Rose...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a garlic lover, I would have to say that the stinking rose would be like heaven to you. I personally love garlic myself and I ordered the filet mignon, it came with mashed potatoes and some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'll never be bitten by a vampire.I love garlic. I've learned my lesson though. That clear pot of green garlic should be used sparingly. NOT scooped on the garlic bread like ice cream. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
came here for a belated b-day dinner. i had been here twice previously, but just didn't remember it much. may be it's that although i enjoy the flavor of garlic, and use it liberally in my own...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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Definitely one of our favorite restaurants in town, just to make sure try to make a reservation, the service is good and the food is always excellent and consistent. We highly recommend the clams and if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic...mmm! Overpriced garlic...mmm! Overpriced Garlic and Below Average Food...BOOOO!!I would only eat here with someone i dont really like, (i.e. George Bush, 50 Cent) just to have them smell my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've come here for 2 birthday dinners (parties of over 10 each) and we haven't regretted coming here at all. This restaurant specializes in garlic... heck, they even put garlic in their water (just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, just delicious. This is one of my favorite restaurants. You have to give this restaurant a try. Here are some of the dishes I've had:Grilled portabello mushroom - Three layers of grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night went there with a group of 16. They took good care of us and made us feel welcome. I liked the garlic ice cream that they give for the birthday. The don't sing but I liked the food. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic and this place gives me just the right fix...but...now that I'm a vegetarian I haven't been back there.They've got really good garlic starter breads and if you want even more garlic,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant really lives up to its name. When you finish your dinner, you will stink, but trust me, it's well worth it. One thing I loved the most about this place is the spread they have for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This location doesn't even compare to the SF restaurant...Practically empty on the Friday night we went. Food was overpriced for what we ended up getting.eh...so..so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm soooooo sad they took out their pre-fix! You get appetizer, entree and dessert for a very reasonable price. I love the potatoe onion soup with the puff pastry! The bread and the garlic spread is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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This place was good! FYI: Everything here revolves around garlic...but thank goodness I LOVE garlic! My bf and I got the mussels for the appetizer....I think this is one of their more recommended foods and it...
menupages.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:1. ...Cons:1. there was a roach crawling on the wall next to my table. when the manager was informed, he did nothing. the waiter tried to kill it while we were sitting there, but it got away....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Can someone please explain to me why this is such a Valentine's Day/romantic dinner destination? I mean, when I think about having a special night with a fella and then engaging in, uh, more "adult...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Check out that garlic god in the women's restroom...... I didn't dare to sit on it, I rather rely on at-home test kit =PI am not a big garlic lover, but since my friends love garlic, we gave this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Velcome to the Stinking Rose...call their number and you will here this with a Dracula voice. Yes...Velcome not Welcome...remember this is with the accent. Yeah, it's cheesy or garlicky but I love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice idea, ...average food. I've been forced to go here several times and have never been impressed... so sad.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You like garlic? Well here is the mecca.Everything is good if you love garlic. If not, why did you come here?Garlic ice cream? You got it....Its one of the few places you can go to and have stinky...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It just seems to me that anyplance calling themselves the stinking rose should really just be so very heavy on the garlic. Food was nothing special and a bit overpriced. My lasagna was just okay with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What's all the fuss about this place?The food is nothing special and it's overpriced... by a lot.The interior ambiance, though, is pretty unique. But that's not an excuse to serve nasty food.I think...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1. Poor beer selection. What? ONLY domestic and Heineken? I knew this would NOT be good.2. The "Sea Bass" was tough as shark. 3. The stuff all around and on top of my "Sea Bass" was crappy,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was intrigued by the Stinking Rose during my first few visits to L.A. It's rare to be driving around a city with your windows rolled up and yet still get a killer whiff of garlic. So by the time I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard a lot about this place from friends raving that it was so good and absolutely the place to go if you like garlic. Well, it certainly is the place to go if you like garlic. Other than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fiver in my book, an experience that any garlic lover must try. It smells like Gilroy in the summer..............
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Stinking Rose's ambiance beats the one in SF hands down.My virgin Stinking Rose experience took place in the Beverly Hills branch. Absolutely breath-taking (scuse the pun) decor, unbelievably...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Lord! I love this place! The Bagna Calda is soooo good. I couldn't get enough of that stuff on my bread. Oh, and the garlic fries! If I could live off of one thing that's perfectly artery...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times and I am never disappointed. I always call and ask to sit in Dracula's Grotto. Even though they normally will not reserve tables in a specific room, I am always able...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I ate here on Thanksgiving; it was one of few places that was open and nearby. I had some delicious fish, and I thought the price was pretty good for such a large portion. The drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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I WAS SURPRISED AT THE LAYOUT OF THE TABLES, I FELT AS IF I WAS SITTING IN A TENT. THE TABLE WAS TOO SMALL AND KIND OF UNCOMFORTABLE. THE FOOD WAS GOOD AS EXPECTED BUT THE DESSERTS WERE OVERPRICED FOR TASTING...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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I went here in a group of 5. We had reservations, but had to wait a while - however, it was Valentine's Day. I won't knock Da Rose for the wait. Plus, I think we were late. hehe, The food was pretty good. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
60 reviews so far, so i wont beat a dead horse.-There is no such thing as to much garlic.-Dont go on a date after eating here.-Garlic Ice cream is pretty damn good.-Sauteed garlic on bread is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you have never been to this place. The word " Stinking" might properly scares you. I still remember the first time i came. I sure brought myself a pack of super "mint" gum just in case. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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I love garlic in pretty much everything so my boyfriend decided to take me to this restaurant on my birthday. THe atmosphere is really ornate with frames covering every inch of the wall and little private...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to The Stinking Rose last night with my boyfriend and we were both in garlic heaven! The decor of The Stinking Rose is fun and colorful. There was no wait for a table which is always cool. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Always wanted to go, so I went with one of my girlfriends one night. We had reservations, so there was no wait. The food was good, and the setting was awesome, however our server sucked pond water. She was so...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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If you love garlic, you must go to stinking roses. I love their garlic fries, crabs and shrimps. Even though there are many decent restaurants on la cienega, we've always decided to go to stinking rose...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
you will truly enjoy your dining experience at the stinking rose, if the following items get your panties in a twist:- asparagus bathed in oil into a wrinkled, limp, flaccid shell of it's former self-...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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If you like your food with lots of garlic then you should definitely check this place out. I've only been to this restaurant once but had a good time. The price is fair especially for the area. I'd definitely...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GARLICKY! Bagna calda is so pungent that I swear I smelled like garlic the next day. But it's crazy delicious. I love garlic like whoa, and everything tasted so yummy. The prices are holy frijoles,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
literally THE place for garlic. i'm not going to go into full on details because usually my horror stories start with experience with the staff and/or the valet parkers, but anyways, i wouldn't make...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god, do I love garlic. Like, seriously... LOVE. As in I can sit down and munch on roasted garlic cloves and people who say they like garlic will think I'm disgusting.So it goes without saying...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta try their Tiger Pawns.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to hit up the Crustacean in Beverly Hills but it was closed on Sundays... So we had dinner at The Stinking Rose instead. Overall it's not a bad place and the food and service is actually...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yea so you're probably not getting laid if you go here with your buddies and then hit the club. But garlic...esta BUENO! Yea that garlic that just sits in a bath of olive oil....spreads like butter on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bottom reviews doesn't look so good. My ex boyfriend took me here when he heard of this place cause he knew how much i love garlic, but we broke up. so you're thinking, "aw.. how sad." nah, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A word to the wise: if you don't truly LOVE garlic then don't waste your time here. You WILL offend everyone around you for a minimum of 2 days (and you'll probably end up offending yo'self too!) BUT...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time I went to this place was for a Valentine's Day dinner surprise. I am a fan of garlic so I was amazed at the selection. If my date is takin' me to a garlic house it's best if we both join...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went there one time since heard so much about it. food was good and service was ok. But be careful of garlic. not for everyone if you know what I mean.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WOW Can you say "Past its Prime?" or maybe in this town "Jumped the Shark?"This is used to be my favorite restaurant, however it has become so commercial that I can't even enjoy the food. OK, here are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the concept was neat and have heard good things, so I went a few weeks ago.It was lunchtime and there was no wait. We were seated right away. The decor is interesting, with carriage booths...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a must-try for garlic-lovers!the 40-clove garlic chicken was good, but not absolutely great....but i just loved the fresh garlic cloves drenched in olive oil to spread all over my bread..and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is like toned down "Moulin Rougue"-ish. I am impressed with their use of garlic, however, at the end of the evening I changed my mind. I am garlic lover-- try and true, but like in all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start this review with a warning. What goes in must come out. You better not schedule anything important or sexy for the next 3 days. You'll be garlicy nasty. I'm serious. I'll quote...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This'll be a quickie--Food is okay, but taste alone does not a good restaurant make. The reason for my lowest review yet is the complete lack of service at an establishment that is trying to compete...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went once, and the food was very good. My friend and I powered helplessly through the warm garlic rolls, then ordered and ate way too much. Bagna Calda -- yum.She had 40 Clove Garlic Chicken --...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is huge so you should never have to wait. I went here finally because my freind Deena wanted Italian food late on a Saturday night and they were open. She loves garlic. The food only gets 3...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Good food, and the service was friendly once the waiters finally arrived. It was Christmas and only a few tables were occupied in the restaurant, so there was no excuse. The hostess had a lousy attitude,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is very average. reminds me of olive garden. garlic ice cream is a bad idea. go to gilroy, ca if you love garlic that much.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man why are the reviews so low for this place???maybe you all should go on a sunday night like we did or maybe you should all try to get gay men to hit on you later at a gay bar like we do.anyhow -- i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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maybe we had high expectations, but even with the spreadable garlic on the really good bread and the very smooth pineapple mojito, i still think the whole thing was overrated. my filet was a bit on the small...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good but not $25 good maybe a $15-18. The service was decent. Great if you love garlic if not tough love. Although the garlic ice cream is good.. it doesnt taste like garlic go for that.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I love more than garlic is an excess of garlic, so I'm down with the concept, but the execution is lacking sharpness. The people in the kitchen don't really know what they're doing; if...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a disappointment. I love garlic and l enjoy the SF location, but the LA Stinking Rose ... stinks. We started out with a couple of mojitos, which were great until we got to the bottom and realized...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had so much garlic here I swore the starlight mints at the exit were garlic flavored. Now, I'm not so sure. Hearty meals with more garlic than you can shake a stick at. The wait staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Totally cheesey...and out dated. this place needs a major make over and rehaul of the menu. this one and the one in SF-no good. tacky restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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I've been coming here for the past 5 years and always take tourists here, because it's so unique. The decor is adorable: wall murals, little cities overlooking the diners, paintings with caricatures of garlic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I LOVE garlic, the Stinking Rose is more of a smelly rose. This location (for me) is simply more of a cool place to go for dinner with friends. Yes, it's got a garlic theme, but I'm not the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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If you want a filling meal, go here. Great bread, garlic (of course) and chicken. Interior is very fun.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You pay for the atmosphere not the food. I went here for a friend's birthday with a large crowd - we got our semi separate area. The food is expensive, the flavors are okay though I do like garlic- I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
"Stinking" is right. For the price, the food stinks. If the food cost about 1/3 as much, I'd say it's worth it. It wasn't horrible, but it is most definitely overpriced. We started with a small...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. I just do. It's a fun place to go and the food is good. The only thing I hate is smelling like garlic for the next two days. But, hey...think of all the health benefits...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times. Atmosphere replicates that of France ... or try to, at least.Reservations and walk-ins accepted.All their food is garlic based. If you don't like garlic, doesn't necessarily...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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The Stinking Rose has THE BEST prime rib! The prime rib is always cooked to perfection-- very tender, juicy, and TASTY! By far better than the prime rib at Lawry's, Houston's, and Tony Romas!! When you leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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The aroma of garlic greets you at the door. Or maybe my sense of smell is just that keen. Garlic rules at this restaurant. The decor is very loud and gawdy, or one may even say distracting. All in all, food...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hubbie and I love this place. Mind you, I don't even like garlic that much, but everything I've had at this place, is delicious. Their rolls are soo good w/ that garlic spread. And the Acine de...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here tonight with some friends and it was not bad. We had the crab... but I really must say that the crab was just too salty to endure. I admit that the first bite seemed like heaven with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Garlic is my all time favorite flavor so I may be biased. The food is delicious and the price is reasonable. I have dined here two times and loved it. The first time I went, we ordered, prime rib, 40 clove...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only bad thing about this place is the WAIT. Go with lots of friends who like to EAT and DRINK and you are SET. Full bar, nice way to pass the time while you wait for a table. Everything does...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad...I don't usually like anything too garlicky...I had the steak and was pleasantly surprised that I didn't reek of garlic for days...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One thing for certain, you will not run into Dracula at this place. As the name says, it's all about garlic. There is nothing on the menu that doesn't have garlic. And as a garlic lover, this was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its almost 24 hours since I ate here and I still have a garlic after taste in my mouth. Ladies and gentlemen... this is NOT a good thing.Its a little gross.I like garlic.. but apparently I don't like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely for the GARLIC lover in you! A branch off from the original restaurant in San Francisco, The Stinking Rose in Beverly Hills manages to hold in my opinion as one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the decor is great, intimate dining areas with little turkish style tents and cute chandeliers. the food is tasty if you love garlic like me, they have a variety of choices you won't see anywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fancy garlic restaurant. Try the garlic ice cream. Kinda funky but interesting. I've been here maybe about 4 times. Each time everything was really really garlicky. Not necessarily a bad thing when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love Garlic but this may be too much, I had garlic aftertaste for weeks. Oh and acid burps as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll throw it a star for friendly service. But a grin and endless water refills can't compensate for its over-priced and bland food. You'll be better off at the Olive Garden in Glendale.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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The food here is great- but cary some breathmints because they put a LOT of garlic in everything. It's gotten really trendy lately so it's harder to get a table, but still a great choice for a date or fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The secret to the Stinker of a Rose is to either come with friends, come with someone you love or have swapped spit with before this dinner or go with someone you completely dislike and order the 40...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Everytime I went here with my family and/or friends, i've had great food and great service. This place, however, is strictly for garlic lovers only since they put garlic in everything. When we got to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Throw out your Irish Spring and prepare to bathe yourself in garlic. Rub the bagna calda (roasted garlic dressed in olive oil ... so soft that it spreads like butta) all over that focaccia. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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they have a gimmick but they dont let it overpower the place: garlic. sometimes i forget that when im eating a meal that the purpose of the place is garlic. the food is good enough by itself and they just use...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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Elegant and pricey this novelty restaurant caters to the garlic afficianados out there. You will not leave unscathed. The food is amazingly good, yet not overpowering. There is an elegant full bar and several...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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We do not get to came to this place very often but when I do, man what a treat. We start always with the bagna calda (spreadable roasted garlic) and then a nice combo skillet with mussels shrimp and crab. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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Made reservation in a week advance for 23 people and we waited close to 2 hours to have their tables set. The place looks like Buca Di Beppo. Don't like the ambience at all. I started with a caesar salad (it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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The food is incredible. The first time I went I had the crab and shrimp and, though I'm ashamed to admit it, I've had it every subsequent time because it was just that good. There are some great values on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ended up at Stinking Rose wondering what all the hype was about, and after dining here, I can tell you-- it was pretty much just hype. Unimpressive, overpriced entrees. The garlic ice cream might be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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First thing that caught my attention was the ambience. It has a slight gothic feel. The mirror in the seating was a nice touch. Reminds me of the movie "the Lost boys". In the movie, if a person does not have...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Stinking Rose in a unique Italian restaurant where garlic is used as the base in all dishes. The aroma of garlic greets you as you enter the restaurant. Dimly lit with cozy booths, the food is excelle...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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I'll be the first to say that my assessment may be off because I've only been here once, with my mom and grandfather. We had crab, which was decent. Certainly not as "garlicky" as I thought it would be....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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My boyfriend surprised me with reservations here for Valentine's Day. [FYI: Reservations Needed. We saw people waiting an hr. and 1/2 to be seated without reservations.] It was both our first time trying it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's really quite all right. Nothing about it is spectacular (aside from the theme), but the bar is quite nice. A good place to try once and then, from then on out, it all depends on how much you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty nice, ecclectic atmsosphere, but don't get risky and order the rabbit!! Grossest form of meat I have ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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It s true that s a little bit tacky but the food was very good, (forget to bring a date, garlic...). The deco reminds me my grand'parent's kitchen... It s different and that s why it was a nice dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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I'm from NYC and finding a decent restaurant in LA is not as easy as one would think. It's usually a whole lot of hype and mediocre food at best, but I have to say that The Stinking Rose was great. I went...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE garlic, probably more than the average person. But that doesn't mean I need to put it in every dish and in such quantity. They took the gimmick so far that they sacrificed flavor.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, if it's come down to love it or hate it, I have to say I LOVE IT! I love this "chain" so much as a matter of fact, I've frequented both the SF and LA locations on many occasions and the LA...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good food but i'll never go again. you want to know why? the valet in the parking lot stole money from my car. i've seen valet people take change from your change pocket in the car but not actual...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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We came here for a staff Christmas party, 27 people, we got a privat area were we ate Garlic with food, I love Garlic. They took care of us, and we took care of the food. We had a great time, good atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love garlic and so while visiting, I was taken here. The food was good, but I really don't remember my pork chop dish being extremely garlicky. The forty clove garlic chicken my friend had, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Order their Pork Chops! The best pork chops I've ever had. I've been to both locations (SF & LA) and this one has much better service. If you wanna be really adventurous, order the Garlic Ice...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You love it or you hate it...and I hate it. Dont come in the summer, cause if you sweat at all for the next 2 days, your sweat smells like garlic. I had to wash my sheets because I reeked up my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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I first ate at the San Francisco Stinking Rose back in 2001 (had a ceasar salad), and it was much better than the Beverly Hills location. I ordered the meatloaf and it was the worst I've ever tasted. No flavor...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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I absolutely loved this place. Before I went I read a few negative reviews about the food or service, but im glad that I didn't listen to them. I have to say that the food was delicious. I ordered lasagna and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great idea at the time when you're craving garlic. Bad idea when you're walking out having consumed WAY too much of it. The food is good. The restaurant is interestingly decorated...horrible...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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If you like garlic, this restaurant is definitely your favorite. All their dishes are made with garlic flavor, from pizza, pasta, to steak and seafood dishes. The bread that they gave you before your ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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I had been wanting to go to this place for awhile, and when I finally did...it was DEFINITELY worth it. I had the pork chops which were the best I have EVER had to this day and my date had the roasted chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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unless you've got a gang of vampires after you, you wouldn't need this much garlic in your LIFETIME. the place looks like a barn, and by the time you've walked out you've got garlic coming out of your ears....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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I went here with my family for my birthday. It was fun. The food was great. They have some interesting ways to eat garlic, like GARLIC ICE CREAM. But we really enjoyed our meal and it wasnt too expensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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I find it very difficult to take a restaurant seriously when they model themselves after the Spaghetti Factory. The food was good, but not great and there was nothing notable about the service. They do have...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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The garlic gimmick should be about the food being amazing and really showing off the garlic- it isn't. My experience: -The ambiance was romantic -The food was disappointing. The spreadable garlic was great,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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If you are going to make any decisions about going to this fine restaurant, please don't pay attention to the above reviews that were written by people that weren't expecting garlic to be on everything despite...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Much cooler than their SF location... the Stinking Rose on La Cienega has multiple themed rooms that are done really nice. The food is great if you love garlic -- the bagna calda is something to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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My boyfriend and I love trying new places, so we decided to try this one. Overall, the setting is nice and cozy, the service was good. The food, however, was average to say the least. I ordered vegiterian...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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If you like garlic, you'll love the Stinking Rose. They have garlic in everything, including ice cream. Some meals are doused in garlic, while others are lightly flavored. The filet mignon is one of the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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This is absolutely one of the best restaurants in all of L.A. The service is the best I have ever experienced. They use handheld's, so dont be amazed that your drink, dessert, or bill come IMMEDIATLY. The pork...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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Our waiter was wonderful and was very helpful on our selection of wine. I recommend the vegetarian lasagna even though i'm not a vegetarian. it was VERY good. Prepare to smell like garlic for the next few days...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2005
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Ambience: The hideous, incomprehensible, mural (depicting a nightmare dystopia overrun with appendaged garlic cloves) that lines the restaurant's walls is dated 1995. It's a good bet it was ten years ago the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2005
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I did not have high expectations with this restaurant, yet the service provided by my server was non-existent. Only when I "accidentally" dropped a wine glass did someone come to our attention and help us. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2004
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"The Stinking Rose"'s gimmick is that garlic is in everything on the menu (even the ice cream). When they bring you bread, they don't bring butter- they give youroasted cloves of garlic to spread (which is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2004
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This place is quite unique. It's an experience you have to definitely try. Don't try the rabbit though, there were too many bones. But everything is else is just scrumptious. Price is just about right for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2004
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vampires beware! garlic is abundant in everything on the menu here. situated on beverly hills' restaurant row, this kitschy spot serves mostly italian-or as they call it, cal-italian...
wcities.com - user review
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this kitschy italianate restaurant import from san francisco has managed to turn garlic into a theme, and is popular with tourists, kids and rowdy private parties. the fun food begins with bagna calda, garlic...
gayot.com - user review
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The atmosphere was interesteing-somewhat dark but fun. The food was excellent, especially after getting past the thought of eating cloves of garlic-which were wonderful. Recommend anyone to try
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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they season their garlic with food...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this restaurant is definitely about garlic; i will second the...
dine.com - user review
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vampires beware! garlic is abundant in everything on the menu here. situated on beverly hills' restaurant row, this kitschy spot serves mostly italianor as they call it, cal-italian...
wguides.com - user review
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Located on Restaurant Row in Beverly Hills, The Stinking Rose is as unique as its name--romantic tents for dining and garlic-themed rooms for special occasions or just a bite to eat.
opentable.com - user review
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