GILROY, CALIFORNIA
is known as the Garlic Capital of the World, and it is located within Santa Clara County, with a considerably large population of more than 50,000. Many people come to town for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival where you can try such treats as garlic flavored ice cream! Beyond garlic, the city is also known for its production of mushrooms, strawberries, and cattle, and it is well known for the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park as well as Mount Madonna County Park. If you're coming into the 95020 and 95021 zip codes anytime soon, you will want to take note of these great bars and restaurants that you'll want to try while you're here!
♦ Tassos Old House ♦
Tassos Old House is one of the traditions of Gilroy; one of those charming restaurants that really stands the test of time and becomes a gathering spot for many of the locals. The food is mostly Greek and American, and every single item on the menu is fresh and delicious. We love the seafood grill most of all, and the prime rib is a close second! The menu is truly enormous, with so many wonderful things to choose from! Best of all, the service is superb. Very friendly and fast. Just the best home cooked food around! You can find Tassos Old House on 1st Street between Rosanna Street and Hanna Street.
♦ Famous Dave's ♦
Famous Dave's may be a chain restaurant, but there's no place better around for delicious barbecue! They've got so many great choices for both lunch and dinner, with that special BBQ sauce that they are known for. Their ribs and steaks are our favorite things on the menu, and we also love their sausage and chicken! Their selection of beer is also noteworthy. If you're thinking about grabbing some BBQ and watching the game, note that you will have to sit at the bar to see the TV! There are no TVs scattered throughout the restaurant sports bar style. That's probably their only flaw! We love Famous Dave's, and you can find it at 6925 Camino Arroyo.
♦ Mimi's Cafe ♦
Mimi's Cafe is a very cozy spot where you can enjoy all your American favorites. They have wonderful hamburgers and steaks, and lots of great choices when it comes to poultry and fish too. We love coming in for their three course meals for just under thirteen bucks. You can really get your fill here without having to break the bank. The Louisiana and New Orleans style decor is something that we really enjoy here too, especially since it's more authentic than kitschy, which is hard for some restaurants to pull off! Great soups and salads too. You can find Mimi's Cafe at 6935 Camino Arroyo! Very highly recommended!
♦ Joe's Italian Restaurant ♦
Joe's Italian Restaurant is the place to go for great Italian food in Gilroy! They've got nice crisp fresh old fashioned salads here that are the perfect beginning to a great meal. The veal scalloppine is one of our favorite dishes, served with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette glaze as well as olive oil, parmesan, and garlic. The ambiance is just perfect here, romantic enough for those special dates, and very nice for those business lunches too. You can find Joe's Italian Restaurant on West 10th Street between Church Street and Eigleberry Street.