Garlic Rose Bistro

I died and went to garlic heaven. Everything is done right. Two of us came here on a Sunday for an early dinner and it was very quiet but I do know they generally require reservations. The spread, bread, and entrees are perfectly infused with garlic. I could not have left any happier. Do I recommend this for a first date? No. Do I suggest it for the second, third, and fourth? Heck yes. BYOB.

We visited the Garlic Rose last night with another couple.  It was crowded, so I second the Yelp recommendations for reservations.  The hostess and waitress were friendly and helpful.  The menu was interesting with lots of good choices from both the specials and the regular menu.  The bread and pesto/cheese were very good.  We shared the baked brie to start, which was excellent as other Yelpers have said.  For entrees we had the rack of lamb special (good, but not great), rigatoni and sausage (outstanding), crab cakes (repeat customer) and a chicken special (clean plate club).  The entrees all came with nice side salads and worth-the-trip Gilroy (garlic capital of the world) potatoes (except the pasta).  Prices were reasonable, especially given it's BYO and our friends had a coupon.  No room for dessert, but garlic ice cream was NOT on the menu.

I loved everything about the Garlic Rose!  The chefs and wait staff are amazing, and the food is unforgettable (in the good way)!  If you haven't already, try the garlic ice cream (a truly unique experience for garlic lovers).  The only negatives to the Garlic Rose is the parking situation, and the prices are on the higher end.  I'll always recommend this place to couples looking for a cool new place to try in NJ.  Great place to take a date, but just remember you're going to STINK afterwards!!!

I look forward to making another trip here!