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Garlic Mike's Italian Cuisine

2674 State Hwy 135, Gunnison, CO 81230-9705
970-641-2293
Ranked #3 of 24 restaurants in Gunnison
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Price range: INR390 - INR1,393
Cuisines: American, Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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San Diego, CA
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We visit Gunnison annually and always spend one evening at Garlic Mikes. Their food is better than any we get back home. Each dish has been superb. Their marinara sauce beats them all. The service is consistently prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable but you feel like you've been somewhere a little special too from the way... More

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Denver, Colorado
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Very nice casual Italian restaurant a few miles outside of downtown Gunnison. The service was very good and salad and pasta were also very good, but the meatballs were not great. It is very cute inside with red and white tablecloths, fireplace, patio (during the Summer) and small cocktail lounge. Lots of free parking. More

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Gunnison, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Fantastic, consistent, friendly, gourmet Italian. Rivals Little Italy in New York City. Only problem is having to decide between perfectly season Minestrone soup and their Creamy homemade Mushroom soup -- and their always fresh salad (waiter ready with the fresh pepper). More

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The Woodlands, TX
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

We have a place in Crested Butte, but made the 30 minute drive to go to this restaurant. It was a fun atmosphere and very good. I do have to say that the people at our table that got the steaks cleaned their plates. I got Shrimp Scampi and it was GREAT. Shrimp is Huge and the GARLIC... YUM! Go... More

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Gunnison, Colorado
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Garlic Mike's has always been a favorite Gunnison, Colorado dining out experience. In the warmer weather, you can sit in their outside room where you can watch rafters floating down the river. The decor with their stone fireplace adds to a warm feeling & you can see a bit of the kitchen from their main room. I LOVE their warm... More

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Gunnison, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

If you're looking for great Italian food in Gunnison, you can go wrong with Garlic Mike's. It really is fantastic. The food is always top notch and the staff does everything they can to make you happy. I must admit that it's rather pricy, but when you get a meal as good as you get at Garlic Mike's, I don't... More

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Montrose, Colorado
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

Dinner with my family is never better than when at Garlic Mike's!! Huge portions (always some for lunch or dinner the next day), at very reasonable prices. The patio is wonderful - right by the river, and the dining room is homey & makes you feel like you stepped into Italy without the flight. There's an extensive & wonderful wine... More

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Gunnison, Colorado
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

Average food for a lot of money. Nothing on the menu for less than $13. There was a bug in the butter dish. Everything is an upgrade from the salads to the soups. 4 people ate with no wine for $75. I left hungry. There's better food in the frozen food section at city market. More

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Severance
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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This is just a great restaraunt plain and simple. The food was very good, the place has great charater. we had Christian for a server and he was exceptional. I would highly reccomend this place to nayone visiting the Gunnison area! More

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Kansas City, Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Great stuff. Awesome service, definitely the reason to make a return trip. I think our servers name was Mallory. She was GREAT! The place was a bit busy and I'm not sure how the kitchen keeps up with such high volume. With such good food and service this will be my go to restaurant when in Gunnison. More

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