This was our first visit to Garlic. Made Reservation thru Open Table for 5:30. Restaurant has lovely ambiance, hardwood floors, simple but tasteful decor and background music. Server and expediter were both excellent and very professional. Nothing was ever rushed and dishes were always promptly...cleared. Server fully explained all specials to us. I started with a "Honey Bear" Martini. It was a great tasting, shaken pear martini. Then had the Ricotta Salad, which the Salad portion was perfectly dressed and flavorful with a few grape tomatoes...ricotta was on the side. Cracked pepper was offered. Salad has an interesting presentation...served on what appeared to be a piece of slate but it was clearly not. We had the French Onion Soup and I the Lobster Bisque. Both had great flavor. I had lobster in each spoon and the crostini was the perfect touch. I had the Special: Pan Seared Grouper with Saffron Rice and and Broccolini and better half had the 14 Ounce Sirloin Steak, Medium Well with Garlic Mashed and Broccolini. Grouper was the best seasoned fish I have had out in ages! Saffron Rice was moist. Steak appeared was wonderfully seasoned and juicy. The Garlic Mashed were served in a 2 inch iron skillet...again unique presentation! Both of our Broccolini was flavorful and not in any way overcooked. Because of the shear amount of food we ordered, we opted not to order appetizers/small plates or even dessert. Bill without tip was about $135 for the two of us. We left pleased!More
