Name: Garlic Mike’s Italian Cuisine
Address: 2674 Colorado 135, Gunnison, CO, 81224, United States
Telephone: (970) 641-2493
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Garlic Mike’s, invites you to enjoy the finest Italian cuisine this side of New Jersey on the beautiful Gunnison River in Gunnison Colorado.

Family friendly, outdoor dining in a private cabana on the piazza and nicely decorated environs make for a warm ambiance that welcome you to an atmosphere where you will truly enjoy a unique dining experience.

Whether you are celebrating one of life’s momentous occasions or just feel like enjoying a home-cooked meal, Garlic Mike’s is the one dining experience that has all the right ingredients.

The venue offers inside dining and al-fresco Gunnison Riverfront dining at the River Bar.

Garlic Mike’s is prolific in it’s live music by the river offerings, see the live music schedule below.

You might even find Mike, himself, grilling up oysters out by the river on Friday evenings and you can also book Mike to do a private multicourse dinner party for up to 16 guests in your own home or vacation retreat.

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This is a great event location. The proximity to the river directly behind it make for an extremely beautiful location at dusk. We enjoyed a very delicious Italian style meal with excellent flavors. We had the fettuccine and steak and the garlic chicken. Wow! Amazing! Even the warmed bread brought out was great with a tiny bit of butter. Our waiter was a character for sure and took excellent care of our larger party. Nothing but great things to say about this visit!
R.S.D. , 2 years ago
I have never had a bad experience at Garlic Mike’s in any aspect! The food is incredible and service is always top notch. A must stop on our list every time we are in town, without question!
Kelsey M. , 2 years ago
Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Our food was tasty. The steak was properly cooked.
Carol R. , 2 years ago
Went with my husband for his Birthday & our Anniversary. Felt like Family there. The steaks were fabulous . The atmosphere differently romantic for our special day.
Jody W. , 2 years ago
An iconic and unique Italian fine dining location. Options to eat outside in a private cabana, covered and heated patio, or inside in a romantic setting. Just outside of Gunnison, CO, nestled in the woods next to a small flowing river. Cocktails were well crafted. Food presentation and taste was a real treat. Server was busy but unhurried and attentive. Wonderful experience!
Lynn C. , 2 years ago
Dinner choices all sounded really good. Eventually chose 1 of the three specials which was excellent. The staff was great and very friendly. I will definitely plan to visit Garlic Mike’s again when in the area.
Clark D. , 3 years ago
Loved this place! The service, drinks and food were exceptional! Tammy and Erica were both great, helpful and friendly! We got the muscles, capellini with putenesca and gnocchi- all delicious! I will definitely go out of my way to dine here again in the future!
Chelsea D. , 3 years ago
Wonderful atmosphere, staff were very helpful and accommodating, lasagna bolognese was very good. Cocktail ingredients suited my taste perfectly. Outdoor seating between restaurant and Gunnison River was amazing. Go and see what I mean!
Glenn M. , 3 years ago
I’m from Texas and everytime I go to Gunnison I have to go here to eat.. Food is excellent.This is absolutely my favorite place. Had a great time. LOVE the river bar area too!!!
Sandy L. , 3 years ago
Absolutely fabulous! We’ve been coming to Gunnison for 30 years and first time here. How did we miss this hidden gem? Best restaurant in town! Service was also outstanding – ask for Christian!
April W. , 3 years ago
The best food and absolutely the best customer service a person needs…. We’re from Nebraska and encountered some good old Nebraska home cooking and treatment from this absolutely amazing restaurant! Such charm and character in addition to delicious food! They could not b more accommodating! So hats off to GM Erica and also waiter Jose! Garlic Mike you have an amazing staff!
Kathie S. , 3 years ago
The service, presentation, and taste have never wavered. I’ve been a patron since they opened and Garlic Mike’s has always exceeded my expectations. Their staff are professional in the front of the house and in the kitchen. It’s a great place for a date, dinner with friends, and parties large or small.
Melissa H. , 3 years ago
Who doesn’t love Garlic Mike’s? It is always good food with a wonderful ambience. The river runs right by. But watch out for the mosquitoes. The service is good. The wait staff is attentive with out actually hovering over you. It is necessary to have a reservation if you want to get seated. It is nice to have a place that actually takes reservations. I do not know of anyone unhappy after a meal at Garlic Mike’s. So make a reservation and go and enjoy.
pam b. , 3 years ago
First time I met “Garlic Mike” as person at “Culture Discover” in Sicily,Italy.
Since I never had a doubt about his personality. He is not just Chef or owner of the Italian Cuisine, he also offers private dinners for those special friends and family celebrations. Chef “Garlic Mike” promises you an event that you will experience, as if you are a “guest at your own party”. He knows how to sure the right food with highest quality and freshness, arrange the environment in a way that “special event”, and it is all done with ease and efficiency. This is a chance to have a party people will remember for years and so will you! Thank you!!!! With Love, Banu
Banu B. , 4 years ago
Fantastic experience! We brought a large group and the service was great. I had a chicken – mushroom – herb dish and it was delicious, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the classic sauce was well executed. Good menu. Great job by the kitchen and top notch service.
David J. , 4 years ago
We absolutely LOVE coming here! We’ve had the pleasure of staying in Gunny a handful of times when visiting CB and every time at Garlic Mike’s is amazing.

The food, the atmosphere and the service are 5 star. Even when slammed on the July 4th weekend, we knew wait times would be longer than usual and we received free bowls of their incredible soup!! We didn’t think anything of the wait, but Erika hooked us up! 🙂

Also, love being seated next to the kitchen because it makes ordering extra easy when you see what you want being cooked fresh right next to you! Thanks to all the staff!

Memories for a lifetime!
Corey G. , 4 years ago
We had a fantastic experience here. The staff (especially the GM) was so friendly and accommodating. Our server was excellent (Jesus) and very knowledgeable. The wine list was extensive with labels not on the menu and they went out of their way to find the bottle I wanted for a reasonable price.The food was fresh and flavorful but not over salted like many Italian places and plenty of garlic was on our plates! The location on the river is super fun – sections of the outdoor patio were under construction but looks like it will be done soon. What a beautiful place to hang out for the evening!
Jennifer M. , 4 years ago
The location by the river is great. They position themselves as the nicest place in town, with prices to match, but I don’t think the service matches the price. Good and drinks are good, but again, pricier than they should be.
Updated: Service today was top notch.
Chet B. , 4 years ago
My Prime Rib was delicious and the wait staff was very nice and attentive. I will definitely go back!!
Sunshine J. , 4 years ago

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