Great service. I had the falafel and it was good. The French fries my husband had were crispy and yummy. You need to love garlic to enjoy this place. read more

One of my go to stops when in Nelson. The food is always spot on, well balanced and not over done.

Garlic galore! Fun experience if you consider yourself fond of this spicy root. Pretty good variation in offerings on the menu. The garlic calamari was crispy, garlicky and delicious. This appy was also made with chickpea flour, making it one of the best gluten-free fried dishes....pretty much ever. Salad was fresh and enjoyable. Garlic aioli was top notch! My girlfriend and I always take our time when deciding where to eat on vacation, this place is definitely well worth it. Don't overthink it like me...just go! read more

What a great restaurant! Traveling through Nelson, we stopped in for supper and am so glad that we picked the Outer Clove. The aromatics walking in let us know we were in the right place. We ordered the Deep Fried Langos and the Halusky. The flavors of both dishes were the best that we have experienced in recent memory. There was a lot of care put into the prep and it showed. Staff was super friendly. Will definitely be back on our next tour through Nelson. read more

Occasionally you have an experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. This is how we will remember Outer Clove. The food was incredible! Our 10 and 11 year olds were racing about the langosh and poutine! Every bite was an experience. This is a place we will forever remember and always hope to return to! read more

Food is very tasty and garlicky! Service is mediocre but the whole place could use an overhaul and a good cleaning. We had to stop going here, as we have kids and it doesn't matter how busy it is it literally takes FOREVER for your food to come. If there are 2 or more tables the staff seem very stressed out. read more

Me and my girlfriend went in for lunch while on vacation, and holy moly was it a treat. I had the west coast wrap and she had a quesadilla and the food was amazing. Also the giant garlic chocolate chip cookie is dope. Service was fantastic, only thing was my wrap defs could've had some more evenly distributed salmon action on it (it was all in one side pretty much). I'll be coming back for sure. read more

a group of us (my family and friends) went to eat here for my birthday last summer we all were impressed with the quality taste and timing of the food. we asked for some things to be shared and brought out before the rest of the food and they responded to that request very well. The hamburgers there are really good. If you like garlic, this is the place to go for sure. The outer clove is a definite must-eat-at place when visiting nelson. read more

Amazing garlic forward food. The service was quick and friendly. Beautifully presented and oh so delicious. Don't skip the garlic deserts. The garlic, maple ice cream was divine! read more

The Outer Clove is a good restaurant and we're never disappointed when we go. I do have to mention it is quite expensive for what you get. It also could use a little sprucing up but the food is really good. read more

Visiting Nelson for the first time. Went here for lunch. Great food. Very interesting and diverse menu. Friendly knowledgeable server. Sweet Potato wedges were super. read more

Funky vibe, Good food and friendly service. I am not usually a fan of a restaurant based on one ingredient because it sort of forced that ingredient in places it isn't necessary just to prove some point, or have a complete menu, but I think they don't over due it and fit garlic in where it is appropriate. This is the kind of place I feel like you could go to often and be satisfied. read more

I just had Pesto Pollo Fettuccine, added a fresh spicy pepper to give it some spice and cleaned up the plate. It comes with toast baguette and it's just a perfect pasta. Place itself is small, intimate and artsy like the whole town of Nelson. 5 star no doubt! read more

Decided to come to this restaurant after work today. A garlic themed restaurant is hard to come by and I was determined to check this one off my list. Upon entering this place, I knew that it was going to be a laid back experience. Seating is self assigned and I chose a seat by the window. The decor is very artsy. The walls are painted a firetruck red and adorned with garlic themed art. There's a Mona Lisa wearing a garlic wreath, a work of art made entirely of garlic crushers, a garlic painting among others. I order a glass of house red, honey battered prawns (nightly special) as an appy and the quasar burger (as recommended by another yelper). The prawns come first and they are hot, succulent, large and slightly burnt. They are delicious dipped in the garlic aioli. Next came the burger with a side of garlic and potato soup. It was smaller than I expected but I have learned that looks can be deceiving. The soup was gritty and resembled baby food. Not really a fan. The burger needed more condiments but the bun and chicken breast was warm and moist. The melted brie cheese was a nice touch. Missed out on the chocolate chip garlic cookies so I passed on dessert Overall the experience was good albeit marred by an obnoxious table of 8 that came in loud and continued being loud (and increasingly intoxicated). Totally ruined the vibe. Service was slow be prepared to wait for your food. Would I come back? Yes. Garlic is delicious and there were other things on the menu that I would like to try. read more

Vampires and garlic haters, stay away! Garlic lovers, this is heaven. It's hard to miss the colourful sign with the daily specials on Baker street that leads you up to this place. It was pretty quiet when I visited, which was on a weekday around 6 PM although I heard it can get pretty busy. Decor is definitely kitschy and artistic. The display of different garlic presses all over the wall was very interesting. The washroom has tiles all over the wall that have garlic-themed sayings on them which you could probably spend hours reading. I had the Buddha's Feast, which is a vegetarian quesedilla type dish with tofu and cheese filling that is served with garlic salsa (which isn't really that garlicky). It comes with a side of fries or salad and I chose fries. The fries came with an aioli dip which was VERY garlicky, on the other hand. If you aren't sure how garlicky something is, don't be afraid to ask your server. It would have been nice if each menu item had some kind of symbol on it (garlic cloves, perhaps?) to indicate how garlicky something is, so nobody gets caught by surprize! It's sort of like how some places user the pepper icon to tell customers how spicy a particular dish is. Can't comment on drinks or dessert as I didn't order either. Garlic chocolate cookies just didn't sound very appealing at the time. Overall, pricing is very decent, location is super convenient (as are most places on Baker St.), food is yummy. I can't wait to try the rice bowl next time. Of course, they give you mints with your bill too, in case you're worried about garlic breath! read more

My friend and I were visiting Nelson, and we decided to have dinner here one night. It was delicious, we both had the rice bowl with carrots, beets, pickled veggies, cucumber, with a Tahini dressing, and roasted whole cloves of garlic surrounding the bowl. It was delicious, and our waitress was so sweet. Would highly recommend !! read more

Great place! Cozy spot. Brought me back to food my mom used to make.. would recommend the roasted garlic appetizer

My wife and I were on a road trip from Calgary to Vancouver Island and back. We stayed in Nelson and were looking for a place to have supper. We ended up at the Outer Clove. It is very small restaurant and there was one waitress on duty who was friendly and capable. I had the calamari and a "Happy Camper" organic draft beer. Very tasty! My wife ordered quesadillas. The dish came with a choice of sides and my wife chose borsht. It was all nicely made and tasty too! Overall, the ambiance, service and food were on par with any major city. read more

"Went there for lunch and walked out in awe of the amazing tastes of garlic blends" Had the Inner & Outer Appie, which had roasted garlic cloves, Brie, grapes etc. (Amazing mix for the palette). Yum-Burger was every bit as it sounds with the true French fries OMG! Great service! Thank You! read more

As a mountain biking family, my wife and I have been coming to Nelson for 10 years now. As much as we love the riding here, we love the food! You can't throw a rock in Nelson, BC, without hitting at least two fantastic eateries. But this trip we discovered what we feel is the best in an already standout crowd - The Outer Clove! Wonderful food, great service, and a clean dining room with a great vibe. Be sure to eat here when visiting Nelson! Happy trails and happy eats! read more

Everything I ate was super tasty!!! The loco tacos were all that was promised!! Large pieces of fish and sweet potato fries that are to die for!! The ribs my partner ate were really tasty!!! We enjoyed some local organic brews and lived in the garlic bliss. Others have commented on the slowness of service, but I didn't notice that... It helps if you enjoy yourself and the garlic art work as you wait for garlic yum!! read more

So yummy!! Really creative place. Service was fantastic- kind, and kept their(her; there was one waitress!) cool despite the huge thunderstorm that happened in the middle of the evening and knocked out the power. Our food was still brought out(that was really delicious, by the way. Super cool how they make use of garlic in almost every dish) and they did their best to serve anyone that stumbled in to hide from the storm, even when the power outage stopped the use of the stoves. Overall, really interesting place and I'm definitely coming back during my next trip to Nelson. read more

This restaurant was OK. No air conditioning and we couldn't sit outside. Food was good but a little heavy. Service was not very prompt. Took 20 minutes to get a drink when it was over 30 degrees outside. We had to flag down server (1 for the whole full restaurant) for a second drink. Water served warm. read more

Delicious! Lots of vegan/vegetarian options. I ordered a falafel wrap. It was flavorful and light. I walked away feeling full & satisfied. We ordered fries for an appetizer. The fries were hot with a hint of garlic. Very good! Two people at my table ordered hamburgers. They said they were good, but a little dry from being slightly over cooked. read more

Love this place, the service and food is the bomb dot com. If you're an Aussie request the chefs Chicken Parmy Special!

If I were to review this restaurant 4-6 months ago I would have rated it 5 stars but unfortunately the last time my friend and I went to the Outer Clove for lunch I was a bit embarrassed (actually the last 3 times I was there). The server was VERY slow - he wasn't too on the ball if you know what I mean. Our drinks were forgotten - my friends chicken burger was far too overcooked and my fish taco was dry and tasteless. I'm a bit sad to be stating my review in this fashion but I am completely honest and I don't think that I will be returning to this establishment. read more

Absolutely love the Garlic-Yum burger here, great staff and location, small and quiet

First ate here over 17 years ago, and have done so regularly when living in or visiting Nelson. Surprisingly consistent and good food, even through an ownership change. The fries and aoli are the best in town. Only complaint is the veggie burger is prone to falling apart and squishing out of the bun. (Oh, and service is usually a bit on the slow side.) Other than that, every plate I've had has satisfied. read more

Incredible food. I loved the place and you have to try the Vampire Caesar!! Spicy and Garlicy. Just don't plan for anyone to stand next to you after you eat here!! read more

The Garlic Yum Burger is so delicious! I love this little slice of garlic heaven. Cool vibe and great friendly service. I recommend the Spanish coffee to warm you up on a cold day. read more

This is where I first tried hummus - and I've been a fan of it, and this restaurant, ever since. Excellent food based around a wonderfully medicinal herb. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in Nelson! They have amazing food and great staff. One of my all time favorites is the Quasar Burger - it's a chicken burger with garlic aioli and brie cheese - need I say anymore? The prices are great - very affordable. I wish there was a Outer Clove in Calgary! read more

Hamburger with salad, Quesadilla with salad, one glass or wine, one ice tea. $40. Nothing to write home about. She said the quesadilla was good. Don't go there hungry. The restaurant was quite empty, and it took them 45 minutes to serve dinner. The bus girl was clearly the owner's teenager who had a gift job, but was as inattentive as can be. read more

The food was good but the service definitely wasn't. Our server never came to refill our drinks and when our main courses came the server didn't even notice that she had taken my knife and fork so we had to ask for new ones. Overall it was an alright experience. Hopefully they will get a server who is up to par with the quality of the food. read more

I've been eating here regularly for years. If you like great service, fun atmosphere and a good garlicy menu, then you should try it. If you're not into garlic it might not work for you, but don't be thinking it's only garlic - the menu is full of delicious things. Nice people too. read more