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    Wild Garlic Grill

    3.6 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Grilled Carrillo Sea Bass with Avocado, Hearts of Palm, Risotto and Basil Burre Blanc
    Tom D.

    The title of this review should be "Don't Listen to Roberto!" So who's Roberto? He was our bartender at the beautiful Eddy Hotel in Tucson. On our first night in town we enjoyed a terrific Happy Hour with him, along with excellent food from the hotel's Pin & Flour restaurant. When we asked where we could get the best meal in Tucson, Roberto didn't hesitate: *"Wild Garlic Grill!"* He absolutely raved about it. Still, I checked Yelp and noticed the reviews were less than stellar. But we decided to trust Roberto's enthusiasm and chose Wild Garlic Grill for our second night in Tucson. The restaurant is a short drive from our hotel, located in what appears to be an upscale retirement community near the mountains north of Tucson. We attempted to make a reservation online, but the earliest available time on Saturday was 8:45 p.m.--which we took as a good sign. So we decided to arrive early and hope for a table. Unfortunately...we got one. At 4:30 p.m. there were plenty of open tables both inside and out. We chose a table on the front patio since the back patio was reserved for a large party. We were greeted promptly by a friendly woman (who we later learned was the bartender). Our actual server, Nick, arrived shortly after. We started with cocktails, which were perfectly fine. While looking over the menu, we asked Nick for recommendations. He was helpful, offering detailed descriptions and enthusiastically praising the chef. He pointed out both his personal favorites and the dishes most frequently ordered by guests. We ultimately chose the **Prime New York Strip** ($89) and the **Grilled Cabrilla Sea Bass** ($56)--two of the more expensive items on the menu. Naturally, our expectations were high. When the plates arrived, the first thing that struck us was the presentation--and not in a good way. The plating looked cluttered, messy, and overworked. It felt as though the chef placed the main item on the plate and then randomly scattered extra ingredients on top in an attempt to make it look more elaborate. Instead, it just looked chaotic. The steak lacked seasoning and was covered with a sauce that masked whatever flavor might have been there. While the meat itself was tender, it was surprisingly bland. Neither the seasoning nor the sauce did the dish any favors. The sea bass suffered from a similar problem. It appeared to be a beautiful piece of fish, but the flavor was lost under layers of unnecessary accompaniments and treatments. For a restaurant that proudly promotes its chef, the kitchen seems to be the weak link. In my opinion, the chef struggles with the basics--proper seasoning, thoughtful plating, and restraint. Every dish felt overdone, right down to the decorative flower on the plate. We left Wild Garlic Grill thoroughly disappointed. Not only was it the worst meal of our 5,000-mile road trip--it was also the most expensive. So here's my advice: when Yelp says one thing and a bartender named Roberto says another...maybe don't listen to Roberto. Even as a Yelp Elite reviewer, I should have trusted the reviews. Lesson learned.

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    Michelle N.

    Decided to stop here for Birthday dinner. Amber was our server and she was incredible! I loved how we were made to feel comfortable and had so much fun. We both had chicken and the plates were so amazing! The whole cloves of garlic melted in your mouth. Chose cheesecake as birthday dessert and wasn't disappointed.. I'm not too picky on cheesecake..... Definitely will be coming back! Hoping Amber(?) is our server again!

    Came here for my anniversary. Service - Amber - awesome. Wine menu - awesome. Food - beyond awesome.

    Natalie S.

    We wanted to try something new during Sonoran restaurant week and decided on Wild Garlic Grill after the chef won an award recently. This place clearly serves a nice meal, with the servers needing to remember a dozen specials and appetizers each night. The themeing is eclectic to say the least, we expected some garlic decor and were instead met with a replica King Tut sarcophagus. The 3 course meal was okay. The add in shrimp appetizer and the Scottish salmon were the best dishes. The soup was sub par, and the clam chowder soup de jour was burnt. Our server entered two salads instead of soup so after that had to be corrected, we didn't bother to send the soup back. The restaurant week menu made the price worth it. We won't be back for a regular meal as the price doesn't match the meals seeing as most things are served with the same side dishes.

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    Genevieve M.

    Service is great here..attentive and they know their menu and can make good recommendations based on your preferences. Indoor and outdoor seating... and can be a place for a casual night out or a dress up event. Good cocktail and drink menu. Lots of selection of protein as well as vegetarian fare. The Gold Canyon Ribeye was delicious... the peppercorn Hennessy cognac cream complimented the dish. The grilled garlic shrimp appetizer, limoncello cake, bourbon pecan pie desserts and fig old fashioned rounded out the meal perfectly well. I did find the prices comparable to steakhouse prices... but for the value... on the fence. This by no means diminished the taste or service.

    Marissa F.

    We went a few weeks ago for a graduation lunch. We had a larger party and were sat out on the patio which was lovely. I wish I remembered our servers name because he was wonderful. We had so many appetizers, drinks and everyone ordered an entree. There were mussels, caprese, shrimp, fries, beef tips and more. The espresso martini was fire!! The French martini sounded good on paper but it was actually pretty gross. I tried the special of the day ahi tuna over risotto.. it was supposed to be cooked medium rare but it was more like way beyond well done..

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    Stephanie S.

    The food was very tasty and the portions were a nice size! Expensive but quality food! The drinks, however, were expensive and subpar. One literally tasted like paint thinner. The service was mediocre. We didn't see our waiter for nearly an hour and had to ask somebody to get him. We then politely asked for a box and he grabbed my dessert and threw it in upside down before I had a chance to do it myself. The dessert was also rather disappointing since the food was delicious. Worst crème brûlée I think I have ever had. The ambiance was lovely!

    Forbidden rice, French lentils, wild mushrooms, roasted corn salsa, avocado tapenade, braised veggies, baby greens, grilled teriyaki tofu.
    J H.

    I always order the Forbidden Vegan when I dine here. It is absolutely amazing. It's a very big portion and I love that that the chef prioritizes Non GMO, locally farmed organic ingredients! They also have a non meat/dairy pasta option but I love this so much, I won't order anything else. Their menu is definitely heavy in seafood and meat. The environment is very nice and classy. Their staff is always friendly, helpful, and professional.

    Jocelyn S.

    I have not been here in years. I'm glad to see it's still here and has ridden the restaurant economic waves. When you go inside, it's still the same. Very extensive menu. This is a very nice lunch on the higher end but the food is delicious so it's worth the money.

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    Fantastic food, lots of choices and specials. Service is always top notch and very friendly.

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    Best restaurant in Tucson hands down. No question!! The specials are plentiful and so are the portions.

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    I stopped by for drinks recently and really enjoyed the Vesper martini. However, I found the French Kiss to be overly sweet and syrupy.

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    We went for my daughter's birthday and the bill was over $400. The food was just mediocre at best. I don't think we'll return.

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