Delicious food, great service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]even better environment[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Ordered the bruschetta for an appetizer, shrimp and scallop linguine for the main., and carrot cake for dessert. read more

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Service and food is phenomenal! They had live music and the vibe is so unique and beautiful!

Food service and atmosphere were terrific Roasted garlic and oven roasted olives were awesome Get there early as the no reservations make for a quickly building wait Outdoor patio bar helps to lessen the feel of the wait read more

Garlic is simply legendary and, in my opinion, unmatched--not just among Italian restaurants, but restaurants in general. I honestly can't remember a single time I've ever left hungry. I usually gravitate toward one of their incredible pasta dishes, but this visit the land-and-sea special caught my eye, and I'm glad it did. The steak was cooked beautifully, the lobster was outstanding, and together they made for one of the best specials I've had in a long time. Our group included both first-time visitors and longtime fans, and every single person walked away impressed. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance...well, it's The Garlic. If you've been there, you already know. It's one of those places that has a character all its own and continues to set the standard for a memorable dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Garlic - Legendary Entrance - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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We come here each year and love it every time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are fun and quirky which makes it a great time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is SOO good!! We learned our lesson last time and just ordered three plates instead of four with our family of 4 and just enjoyed the plates family style. Their serving sizes are huge and if you're on vacation, that makes leftovers really difficult! So I would recommend getting one plate less than your party and sharing! Our favorite plate hands down was the seafood cannellini! OMG Cons: no reservations and if you have outdoor seating in the summer it gets really hot and muggy! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was really really cool. I mean it's mostly outside, but an upscale gourmet restaurant centered around garlic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is so good and the waitstaff are so charismatic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plus they have live entertainment on nights and an outdoor bar for those who are waiting for a table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The table comes with their roasted garlic and fresh baked bread. The roasted garlic is drizzled in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I loved this and my only complaint is that since it's mashed and kept in the original clove and not peeled, you do miss some of the garlic and the little bits get into your mouth. So this gets an 8/10 for me. We tried the artichoke dip, which was a 9/10. It was rich and I don't think people know how much prep artichoke takes and how delicious it is. I got the seafood cannelloni. This was cheesy and rich and a lot. The waiter did warn me, I did not finish the dish. I did take it home. The overall meal was on the more expensive end. I do highly recommend trying this place at least once for locals and visitors. Not to mention, I had some drinks and they have dessert in the form of drinks. We did also actually get dessert, which was a key lime pie. read more

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Visiting the area for the week. Opens at four, no reservations taken. We arrived about 5:15. There were quite a few people ahead us, we were seated in about 30 minutes. This place is very unique. It has lots of greenery. Unique seating arrangements, very busy and yet everything flows. Plenty of staff. Upon being seated with family, they bring out a huge cutting board with oven roasted garlic, a huge crusty baguette. I ordered chicken parmigiana, huge portions. Hubby ordered a mixed seafood with linguine. Grandkids had chicken tenders & fries, and pasta with Alfredo sauce. It was all fantastic. read more

The Garlic - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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We went for a friend's birthday with a large party and even though it was very busy, they sat us very quickly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was so fun and the place is huge![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed our food and had plenty of leftovers too! Definitely a New Smyrna favorite. We were recommended to get the chicken parm cutlet on the fettuccine Alfredo noodles. read more

The Garlic - Ravioli Bolognaise - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Very eclectic, and interesting layout. Off season, and still a 30 minute wait. Hostesses all seemed unhappy. Hostess stand is outside in heat. Food was mediocre at best. Prices are very high, considering food. Portions were good. Best dish at our table was simple chicken parmigiana. read more

We sat at the bar with Amy and Siri, and the service was fantastic. The place has a really fun indoor/outdoor vibe, with plenty to look at everywhere you turn. It was a little warm in July--especially for someone visiting from Ohio--but they can point fans your way if you ask. There's also a small gift shop, and the reading glasses hanging from the bar lights were such a fun touch. We started with the Garlic Meltdown, and it was so good. The melted cheeses came with crostini's, and once those were gone, we used the fresh bread that came with a huge roasted garlic bulb. And when I say huge, I mean it was about the size of an apple--which felt pretty perfect for a place called The Garlic. The Prosciutto and Pea Tortellini was excellent. Pasta can sometimes feel heavy, but the peas made it taste fresh and a little lighter. I had the shrimp and scallop scampi with linguine in a light sauce, which was very good. My only small wish was that the shrimp tails had been removed before serving. We were way too full for dessert, but everything we had was memorable. Such a great meal and such a fun experience! read more

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Decided to finally try out this famous NSB staple and I'm so glad we did. This place gets insanely packed, we literally showed up around 4:20 and they open at 4pm we waited for about 30 minutes for a table for two. The parking was all over the place like literally just shove your car anywhere you can where there is no signs for no parking, that on its own was a bit overwhelming. The food was absolutely delicious so it truly was worth the situation with parking! Service was great and very fast, even with how busy it all was, everything came out super timely. The smells in this place of garlic and delicious fresh food is absolutely the best. read more

The Garlic - Chicken Alfredo - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Riding out and about on our motorcycle and started to get hungry... we were in the area and thought we'd see what the wait was... not long at 4:00 p.m. on a Sunday, so we went in... If you know about this restaurant, there are no reservations and it's first come, first served. And, your entire party must be there or you won't get seated. Started off with their smashed garlic on their crunchy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside bread. We tried the artichoke dip and it was fabulous. So much so that we thought we'd be full before our main course even arrived. Hubby ordered his usual seafood cannelloni which he said was just as good as before. This time I tried the chicken parmigiano, which was a generous portion of two large flattened chicken breasts over linguini and their red sauce. Extra parmesan cheese on top? Yes, please! Service was amazing. We barely finished one plate and the next was being set down. Water always filled and plenty of napkins. Our server even found us special packaging for our leftovers as we were on a motorcycle with saddle bags which do not accommodate flat containers. All in all a great meal, and we can't wait to go back when we're in the area again. read more

We have been coming here for many years. Tonight was one of the best nights at The Garlic. Our server Jennifer made this night special. Her drink and food suggestions were excellent. This place is true eye candy, every room is different, every person is welcoming. There is live music not too loud, perfect. Yes you may have to wait awhile for a table but trust me, it's worth it. read more

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Unreal - New York Strip is super duper! 800 degree oven char is amazing. Salmon was loved and the Bruschetta was devoured. They have delicious kids meals with large serving for the young ones. Cool vibe, young ladies in the front can be a bit more CS savvy but I am not taking that away from wonderful server Gio and the delicious meal!!!! read more

The Garlic - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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I think the only disappointment that we had was not being able to check out the entire restaurant! In our 12 years of living in Florida, we have driven by here many times, but have not actually ate here. We came on a Wednesday around 4:50 PM and it was already incredibly busy. This establishment does walk ups only, there are no reservations. We were sat quickly. Our waiter brought out warm bread with two garlic bulbs that he put oil and balsamic on then mashed with a fork. It was so delicious! My mom ordered the eggplant Parmesan with their special red sauce that has olives in it. I ordered the chicken Parmesan. My husband ordered the crazy alfredo, which was a special that day. By the way, they put their specials on a lasagna noodle! The chicken cutlet was as big as the bowl. The Alfredo had sausage, shrimp, and, chicken. All of the food was really good. The weight staff was wonderful. The establishment itself, so beautiful. I love how eclectic it is. 1000000/10. read more

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Good food and service generally. Ciopino was horrible and asked to not have squid and it was loaded with squid . Also cold tough lobster claw in the soup. Super crowded but very interesting and fun. Get there by 5 read more

I finally made it out to the coast to try the Garlic, and it was so worth the wait! I see why there's a line every night - the ambiance is whimsical and tons of fun, the food is fantastic, and the staff are delightful. We showed up right before they opened at 4pm and didn't have a wait, so I'd recommend that for sure! It was still packed when we left. Our server was attentive, so helpful with the menu, and never rushed us. Of course, we started with their complimentary bread and whole head of roasted garlic for dipping - delish! The bread is so fresh. We went all out on apps, with mussels, calamari, and bruschetta. The bruschetta was the standout for us - the flavor was incredible and the quality really stuck out to us! The mussels were in a white wine sauce with some sweetness to it, which was both different and really nice. Calamari was up to par as well! We both enjoyed the chicken parm as our main, and it was huge. I had plenty to take home, but the flavors here were awesome too! No room for dessert this time, but I do appreciate that the prices are nothing crazy and even getting a couple glasses of wine was reasonable. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Our server was very nice :) The roasted garlic and bread was a nice complementary starter. The rack of lamb was pretty generous in my opinion. It's market price, which came out to about $56. There were 9 pieces so I think that's fair. The garlic mashed potatoes were very very good! The decor is full of character and has that local restaurant vibe and charm. read more

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10/10 would recommend. The food was AMAZING. Came out hot, quick and tasted fresh. Bread at the beginning was great - a tiny bit hard to chew but the roasted garlic that came with it was divine. The roasted garlic soup with potatoes was the best soup we've ever had. The actual entree was fantastic. We got the ravioli, the four cheese manicotti and the scallop and shrimp scampi - All WONDERFUL. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a lovely gentleman playing the saxophone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It also seemed like we were separated from the families with younger children which was nice as it created a calm and quiet atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Garlic - Ravioli Bolognaise - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

The garlic is a truly unique and amazing experience. From the garlic bread starter and red sangria, to their amazing pastas and dessert, we love every part of the experience here. The staff is extremely friendly and warm, and anytime their specials include vodka sauce it's a must try. I love their red sangria because it's more red wine based instead of artificial like other places. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Last night they had live music (Joesph Harrison) and he truly added to the experience he was amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back again and again, thanks garlic! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Can't forget their amazing ambiance and eclectic decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tortellini is a good one. read more

The Garlic - Live music, Joseph Harrison - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Everything about this place was amazing! The wait is worth it. The service was amazing he was very engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The way this place was themed is so unique and when it becomes dark it's like a fairy wonderland and every time you turn a corner it's a different vibe but still connected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was live music and a great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is amazing I can't even put into words how amazing it truly is! The seafood cannelloni is a must!!! There calamari and the bread is phenomenal! I can tell the food is fresh and made in house! I can't wait to come back!!! read more

The Garlic - Herbed Sicilian Lamb it's so delicious - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

The Garlic is a truly unique restaurant, offering a fun atmosphere and quirky vibe that sets it apart. The space is full of whimsy and character from the moment you step in. The restaurant surrounds a large tree and seating is a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. Visiting during the holiday season is an absolute must because the over-the-top festive décor makes the entire place feel even more magical. Since they do not take reservations, plan to arrive a little before opening or expect a wait. Once seated, you are greeted by kind and attentive staff, and the experience feels both lively and warm. Even their specials are playful, written on a "daily noodle," which is literally a sheet of lasagna and adds to the restaurant's charm. They start you off with complimentary warm bread and roasted garlic, mixed tableside with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. For appetizers, we especially enjoyed the calamari and artichoke dip. The calamari was lightly coated and very tender, while the dip was nicely charred from the oven, was creamy, and had generous chunks of artichoke. For entrées, we have enjoyed the rack of lamb, pork osso buco, and pasta pomodoro. The only dishes that missed the mark for us were the shrimp and scallop scampi, where the linguine was overcooked, and a few of the desserts, which were a bit too sweet for our preference. Portions across the menu are generous, making most dishes easy to share. If you are dining with a group, family style is the way to go so you can try a bit of everything. The Garlic offers memorable food, abundant portions, and an atmosphere you will not forget. It is a standout dining experience and I highly recommend them! read more

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Came here while on a trip to New Smyrna and we definitely left with our stomachs full! We started off with ordering the raspberry mojito- delicious! Our servers name was Vivian. She was very sweet, warm, and kind. We had the bruschetta as an appetizer and WOW it was SO GOOD!! Probably too much bread though if you also eat the roasted garlic that they give you to start with. Anyways, for entrees I got the Shrimp Scampi and my boyfriend for the Spuntitan. Spuntitan is MASSIVE. Easily can split for 3-4 people. Nobody has ever finished it before but my boyfriend took it upon himself to finish the entire plate let's just say he was very full . vivian our waiter was amazing and so charismatic encouraging him and being very hospitable. Really recommend this place! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the eclectic vibes inside, there's always something new to look at![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The live music is super fun[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the pastas are always a hit! Be prepared for a very long wait, it can be 2+ hours on a busy night! read more

The Garlic - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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We went with a group of 8 people on a Saturday and we knew ahead of time there would be a wait & a line. You can't make reservations & it's first come first serve. So our group got there at 5:30, made the line and surprisingly only had a 45 minute wait for us to be seated. I like how there's tables and chairs out by the parking lot to wait. So we ordered a drink to pass the time. The restaurant is indoor/outdoor and they placed us in a little room with 2 other groups. Not as private, but still cozy & the bathrooms were right around the corner in the hallway over. Our waiter was great. The food came out fast and our meals came with salad, bread and garlic dip on the house. The bread and smashed garlic with oil was so good. Our appetizers were are great! Everyone enjoyed their appetizers & i loved our Lamb lollipops. For my meal; I ordered the Chicken Parm & I would rate it a 3 out of 5. Nothing out of this world. and I was bummed my local italian restaurant offers a better parm for the fraction of the cost. I would stick with the steaks or lamb. If the review was solely based on my own experience: with the price & what I ordered I would rate it a 3. However I also discussed it with my party and they enjoyed their plates so I have it as an average of a 4. My husband got a steak and potatos and he said it was good. A little overcooked but since it's "il forno" it was fine. The drinks were a 3. My sangria felt waterey and didn't pack much flavor and my friend got the Lemonade and she said it was good but had a ton of basil in it. You're definitely paying for the ambiance & it was a unique experience. Next time I think I'd get the lamb and save it for a special event. the ladies bathrooms have bidets but they weren't working when we used them. read more

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Came to the Garlic for dinner and it was packed. Despite that we hung out in the cool bar areas and enjoyed the tasty cocktails. Firstly , the service is top notch which matches the Beachy Italian decor. We ordered ravioli , chicken parm and a strip steak ( fries stole the show over everything ) The food was good and we enjoyed the experience . Recommended ! read more

The Garlic - Ravioli Bolognaise - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Another restaurant that I've been wanting to try for years. After tonight's visit, I'm really disappointed in myself for not going sooner! We had a fantastic time celebrating my mother's birthday at this New Smyrna gem. The Garlic does not take reservations, which can be good and bad at the same time. Luckily, we were seated immediately at a great table that's called "the Celebration table." (Couldn't have been more perfect for us). Our waiter, Jimmy, was fantastic. He did a great job making our first visit memorable. He started us off with warm bread and a large oven-roasted garlic which he made in front of us by smashing the garlic and mixing it with crushed black pepper, virgin olive oil and 12 year aged balsamic vinaigrette. The white sangria was very watered down due to tons of ice, not enough fruit, and tasted virgin. Would definitely not order again. However, all of our entrees were amazing. They each came with a houses salad, so Jimmy brought it out family style in one large bowl to share. The salad was fresh and went well with the olive oil and vinaigrette. I ordered the "Seafood Cannelloni" which contained an array of scallops, shrimp, and mahi mahi wrapped in fresh pasta baked with a newburg sauce. It was absolutely amazing! My mother ordered the "Pollo Marsala" which was sautéed chicken with shallots and mushrooms in a classic marsala wine sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes. She enjoyed it but it wasn't as amazing as my dish. My wife ordered the "Shrimp And Scallop Scampi" which obviously cones with sea scallops and shrimp sauteed in a light white wine and garlic herb butter sauce served over linguini. She said it was really good. We capped off our amazing dinner with the chocolate chip cannoli's. The Garlic is a really cool spot that has unique ambiance, non-traditional Italian dinning, with amazing food and service. It's easily become one of my favorite restaurants in Florida! read more

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Food was good I had the chicken Alfredo. Flavor was really good the chicken was tender the noodles were a bit under cooked. My wife had the trout which she loved forgot to get a picture she ate so fast. We had two old fashioned drinks which were amazing it was their special brew. The restaurant was mostly outside so bring bug spray for those late night afternoon the beach. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the tree ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders were knowledgeable about the whiskey. read more

The Garlic - The menu - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Well like everyone else has said prepare yourself for a wait because minimum it'll be half an hour. If you can get over the fact that you will have to wait you are in for a treat. As soon as you walk in the aroma of garlic hits you. And it smells absolutely fantastic . It is a treehouse of sorts with various rooms. Service is great and a little experience as they bring you roasted garlic and bread to start out. I got the garlic parm and it was one of the better tasting ones, chicken cutlet was crisp but juicy. Sauce had great flavor. Overall this was an experience and can't wait to go back and have some great food! read more

The Garlic - Chicken Parmigiano - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Stopped in here while in New Smyrna Beach at the recommendation of a friend. What a great surprise this was. Place is eclectic, almost a sort of tree house vibe... but really cool. I read some reviews that said no reservations and a wait ... but we were seated righted away tonight. Food and service were outstanding. So many great things on the menu it was tough to narrow down. The ravioli bolognese was maybe the best I' e ever had. The complementary hot loaf of bread with garlic dip was almost sinful (in a good way). The garlic potato zuppa ( soup) was very good. You gotta try this place if in town , it's one of a kind ! read more

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Tell me reader... do you find yourself going out and being let down by a restaurant that doesn't know how to season food correctly? WELL LOOK NO FURTHER! The Garlic, located in New Smyrna, is not only an eclecticly decorated restaurant, but an absolute culinary experience all around. If you're an actual garlic fan like I am, you'll find yourself literally one step from heaven. Let them start you off with their house baked bread and 4 hour GIANT ROASTED GARLIC CLOVE with olive oil and balsamic. The perfect combo to start with. Not pictured, I tried the Zuppa de Garlic, which is a garlic and potato soup as my appetizer. Let me tell you; get this soup. I will keep this slightly secretive. Trust me. We had the Caesar salad for our table and I will say, it was good but compared to other caesers I have had, it was t my favorite but you get a salad with any entree (the Caesar is a slight upcharge so take that into account). But my showstopper was the Char-grilled Filet Mignon. Medium Rare, served with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. NOTHING was left on my plate. The balance is absolutely perfect and the facesmack of garlic is AMAZING. I paired the steak with a Pinot Noir (Kings End Inscription) than was *chefs kiss* MUAH... Make sure that if you are going anywhere near New Smyrna Beach, stop in at the Garlic to give yourself a memorable culinary excursion with an absolutely quaint and whimsical interior ambiance! read more

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5 star great food people location world famous spot check it out highly recommend great Italian food Nsb hot spot read more

The Garlic - The Special with my mother - Italian Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

It was really busy and they told us it would be a 2hr wait, we agreed since we drove 45mins to eat here and I was already committed to eating here at that point. The place is a maze, so many different sections I had no idea where I was going when I walked inside to "the bar" well, there are so many bars we just chose one. Ordered a drink and after about 49mins a couple left and we sat at the bar, thank God didn't have to wait 2hrs like we originally thought. I ordered: Pasta Pomodoro fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, and shallots sautéed with garlic, fresh herbs and parmesan cheese tossed with linguini and meatballs. I also ordered a Margarita. They bought us fresh bread with roasted Garlic, to start with and it was so good, didn't take a picture because there are so many on here already, you don't need another bread pic! My dish was really good and plenty for left overs, I was surprised how reasonably priced the food was. Ambiance was lively and they had 2 live music sections, maybe more but that's what I noticed. We had a great time and service was great also. read more

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We had the best time at The Garlic! We were celebrating my mother-n-laws birthday. I have a food sensitivity to garlic (presently resolved with medication) so I had never been. Boy! Was I missing out! Alan M. Was our server. He was fantastic! He was so chill and easy going. The restaurant is huge! It's mostly outdoor with fans and such but even in 90 degrees it was comfortable. We ordered so much and everything just kept getting better. The bread and spreadable garlic were so amazing! We also ordered the muscles and the mozzarella explosion or some like that for the appetizers. We also had the family Italian salad. For our meals we had the seafood cannellini and the manicotti with meatballs. Carrot cake for dessert. Everything was so good! We will for sure be back! read more

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Everyone raves about this place, so we finally tried it and I have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], however, the food was disappointing. Maybe it was an off night - but the lasagna was burnt all down the while side and dry (and for $42 I definitely expected better) and the caprese salad had pretty unripe tomatoes with the green core in the middle. The calamari appetizer was delish and so was the spinach and artichoke appetizer but I definitely expected better for the rest of the food. read more

This was my first visit and all I kept hearing was, "you gotta go"!! So, I went with 3 other people and it was, unfortunately, uneventful in the way of flavors. Everyone truly enjoyed their meals except for me. I had the Caesar salad and rigatoni. The rigatoni was great. I got to take some home and 2nd day pasta is always better. My gripe was with the salad and the bread served w/smashed garlic. The dressing on the salad was so bland and they topped it with crispy Parmesan chips that really didn't taste good. Too greasy. The bread was served table side and the server smashed the grilled garlic and added olive oil and balsamic vinegar and it should have just been left alone. The balsamic was too much and overtook the flavor. Ask them to go light on the dressings. To be fair, my friends did enjoy theirs. Maybe my tastebuds were off that day, who knows but I don't live near New Smyrna so I think I had my fill of The Garlic but please try it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's got really nice ambiance and it was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Do try to get there close to the 4 pm opening. It's better for parking and faster seating. read more

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This is gonna be more of an advertisement than a review. Unapologetically, this is my favorite restaurant in New Smyrna Beach! [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the second you walk past the hostess stand down the blue lit Italian alley you can start to smell the roasting garlic, setting the tone for a fabulous night...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Warm baked loaves with roasted garlic in balsamic. Al dente rigatoni covered in creamy vodka sauce with chicken & shrimp. Chicken Alfredo smothered in fresh grated parm. Cioppino chock-full of seafood! If you have one meal in New Smyrna Beach, anywhere else would be a mistake! read more

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Many people shy away from this place because usually there's at least an hour wait. But so worth it. Not only is the food worth waiting for but honestly, the ambience is so unique. It's almost like a junkyard and an antique shop had a baby. lol. While you're waiting, there's a whole little courtyard area available for seating and drinks. Once you go inside it almost feels like I'm Alice in Wonderland motif. Nothing makes sense yet. Everything makes sense. The food is some of the best Italian food I've ever had, and I must say we have returned several times and each time the weight has been worth it. read more

After years of hearing about this restaurant I was finally able to experience this well established business. To start, no, they do not take reservations or call aheads, it is first come first serve and your entire party needs to arrive before they will seat you. On a Friday arrived a few minutes before they opened and people were already parking and getting sat. I love that they have ample seating if you are waiting and a bar you can order drinks from while your party waits. We were sat in a beautiful enclosed section off the restrooms and felt like we were our own private party. The garlic bread is complimentary and an entire roasted clove of garlic is served to you at the table. After reading some reviews I wanted to read the history about the chicken and our waitress gave us a menu which was quite interesting. There is no happy hour or early dining specials. The food was good but not the best. You really do come for the atmosphere not the quality of food. My family members have eaten here without me and I agree when they say the food isn't rememberable, the experience is. read more

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The Garlic has been a part of our story for years. My wife and I have shared countless meals here, each one adding to a collection of memories we truly cherish. We've celebrated moments both big and small, sometimes just the two of us, other times with close friends and family gathered around the table. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and comfortable, especially the outdoor seating, where the fireplace makes cooler evenings feel cozy and inviting. Sitting outside under the lights only adds to the magic. Every visit feels intimate and special, wrapped in that glow, the comfort of consistently wonderful food, and service that is always top notch--attentive, welcoming, and genuinely kind. It remains one of our favorite local restaurants in New Smyrna Beach, a place that never loses its charm and always feels like coming back to something familiar and deeply loved. read more

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