Scotty ’ s “ Ohana ” Family Restaurant / Bowling Alley
• 7554 Monterey Street This unusual restaurant features a variety that is hard to imagine . Everyday offerings include American , Mexican , Asian and Hawaiian dishes . We have heard reports of a great prime rib offerings on Wednesday through Saturday but we have not had a chance to try it .
L — Lunch Bento Box
J — Tendon Donburi
Mama Mia ’ s Restaurante Italiano • 1360 First Street # B Want to taste some of the dishes that won fame at the last Garlic Festival — Mama Mia ’ s is the place to be . Mama Mia ’ s authentic Ristorante Italiano draws its superb menu from traditional mother country dishes with exquisite pasta , poultry , veal , fresh seafood and wonderful hand-tossed pizzas to tempt and delight you and your family . Owner Majid Behriny is a great supporter of Gilroy and the Garlic Festival .
L — Gilroy Garlic Chicken
J — Festival Scampi
Garlic City Café • 7461 Monterey Street We must admit that we haven ’ t had a chance to go there for dinner but their lunches are really good . You don ’ t want to go on a short time frame as the restaurant is small and very popular , during the lunch hour especially . But we go there often and feel it is worth the time commitment . Chef Diego makes some great specials and there is always something new to try .
L — Cajun Chicken Wrap ( With green salad )
J — Spicy Calamari Steak Sandwich ( With green salad )
Spicy Calamari Steak Sandwich at Garlic City Café
First Street Coffee House • 1211 First Street Konni Thomas and Kassi Swalbosk ( mother and daughter ) are just delightful and make every visit to First Street Coffee House fun . Starbucks or Pete ’ s have nothing on their coffee — actually we like it better . And they make the best deli sandwiches in town . The soup is pretty good too . Call ahead and they ’ ll have your sandwiches ready when you get there .
L — Turkey / Monterey Jack on Whole Wheat
J — Tuna Wheat Wrap ( Iced Vanilla Latte )
Tuna Salad Wheat Wrap at First Street Coffee House
Victoria ’ s Mexican Restaurant • 757 First Street Good food and consistency is what you will find at Victoria ’ s . It ’ s a fun atmosphere ( especially on Karaoke nights ) and the owners , staff , and patrons are always in a great mood . They have good , well priced food and are truly family owned and operated ( since 1983 ).
Camarónes at Victoria ’ s Mexican Restaurant
L — Camarónes ( Shrimp served with tortillas / rice / beans ) ( Tecate or Victoria beer )
J — Chili Verde Chimichanga ( hold the beans & rice — because I eat too many chips and salsa there too !)
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