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The Garlic: A Hidden Culinary Treasure of New Smyrna Beach

Florida and Beyond
Florida and Beyond
Casual
👁️ 4K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 10:06
What This Creator Said
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🍸 Best for Adults OnlyOther · 8 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this place opens up 400 p.m. every day they do not take reservations so the line can get kind of long

the food is amazing so definitely plan to be here a few hours the food is great the atmosphere is wonderful

we really enjoyed our meal this was a whole experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive at 4pm when they open to snag a table right away
Bring your hungry hat because portions are big
Use the bar on site to entertain yourself while waiting

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

long wait without reservationsArrive at 4pm when they open and use the bar while waiting

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is The Garlic restaurant in New Smyrna Beach like?
QHow long is the wait at The Garlic?
QWhat should you expect from the food and atmosphere?

Port Highlights

New Smyrna Beach4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Hello Explorers! Get ready for a mouthwatering adventure as we dive into The Garlic Italian restaurant in stunning New Smyrna Beach, Florida! This culinary gem is nothing short of spectacular. If you're a lover of Italian cuisine or a garlic enthusiast, this spot is an absolute must-visit! It's so beloved that you might face a wait of one to two hours since they don’t take reservations, and everyone knows just how incredible the food is. Arrive at 4pm when they open to snag a table right away! Not only were we eager to join the buzz, but we were also celebrating Mike's parents' amazing 47th wedding anniversary! We treated them to a delightful evening filled with delicious food and vibrant atmosphere. We all had an unforgettable time! While we waited, we strolled over to Norwoods Treehouse & Roots Bar for a refreshing drink. We’ve dined here before (check out the video below!), but we couldn’t resist visiting again. And make sure to stick around till the end for an exciting sneak peek at our upcoming video series! Don’t miss it! Previous Video: https://youtu.be/tIKQQcduWN4 New Smyrna Beach (Smurna?): https://youtu.be/SeFSNtK_CBg 🌴 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/floridanbeyond?... Patreon: https://patreon.com/FloridaAndBeyond Record Date: 02/08/2025 By Us a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/floridan... Music From: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ =-=-= Our Filming Equipment =-=-= Sony Alpha a6400 24.2MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens https://amzn.to/3pOE2m3 Sony Alpha ZV-E1 Full-Frame Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Vlog Camera - Black Body https://amzn.to/3ZRzZrO GoPro HERO8 Black https://amzn.to/3ToptTS GoPro HERO10 Black https://amzn.to/3KpKbi2 GoPro HERO 11 Black: https://amzn.to/4h2vvE7 Dual Battery Charger https://amzn.to/3cqpO7R Taisioner Mini Selfie Stick Tripod Kit https://amzn.to/3wEtBp0 On-Camera Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mount https://amzn.to/3wBzMdl SAMSUNG T7 2TB, Portable SSD https://amzn.to/3dRkXg7 USA GEAR DSLR Camera Backpack Case https://amzn.to/3e5LDdn Chase Sapphire link (Sign up for 60000 Bonus Points): https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19... =-=-=-=-=-= Above are affiliate links, which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products using those links new smyrna beach, hidden gems, regional flavors, flavours, taste of florida, Italian cuisine, culinary delight, culinary treasure, smyrna specialties, florida dining, lamb, shrimp scampi, chicken, stuffed mushrooms, mozzarella, roasted garlic, savor florida, savory dishes, savory food, wine, drinks, atmosphere, lighting, mood, anniversary, treehouse, the garlic, norwoods treehouse and roots bar, delicious, great taste, pleasure #newsmyrnabeach #hiddengems #regionalflavors #flavours #tasteofflorida #Italiancuisine #culinarydelight #culinarytreasure #smyrnaspecialties #floridadining #lamb #shrimpscampi #chicken #stuffedmushrooms #mozzarella #roastedgarlic #savorflorida #savorydishes #savoryfood #wine #drinks #atmosphere #lighting #mood #anniversary #treehouse #thegarlic #norwoodstreehouseandrootsbar #delicious #greattaste #pleasure