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Is The Stinking Rose Still Open? Food Paradise Update (San Francisco, CA)

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As of September 2026, The Stinking Rose is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 13, 2026.

Primary source
thestinkingrose.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: A direct site check on 2026-09-08 found the website live and last modified 2026-08-13 with an active online-ordering link, and Wikipedia, revised 2026-07-11, describes the San Francisco location currently operating at 430 Columbus Avenue after a 2021 move.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 26
  • Original air date
  • Address 430 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode showcased The Stinking Rose's all-garlic menu concept, including novelty dishes like garlic ice cream, fitting the show's garlic-themed episode. The Stinking Rose is a restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood built around garlic in nearly every dish, with a first location that opened in the city in 1991 and a second Beverly Hills location that operated from 1996 until its 2021 closure, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11). The San Francisco restaurant has since relocated within North Beach, moving in 2021 from its original 325 Columbus Avenue address to its current location at 430 Columbus Avenue. A direct check of the restaurant's website on 2026-09-08 found it live, last modified 2026-08-13, with an active online-ordering option and posted seating hours, indicating the restaurant remains open today.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 26
Original air date
Episode title
Garlic Paradise
What was featured
the restaurant's garlic-heavy menu, including dishes like garlic ice cream
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Stinking Rose

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stinking Rose still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Stinking Rose is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 13, 2026.

What happened to The Stinking Rose after Food Paradise?

The episode showcased The Stinking Rose's all-garlic menu concept, including novelty dishes like garlic ice cream, fitting the show's garlic-themed episode. As of September 2026, The Stinking Rose is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 13, 2026.

Where is The Stinking Rose located?

430 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured The Stinking Rose?

Season 4, Episode 26 of Food Paradise, first aired 2013. The episode is titled “Garlic Paradise”.

Is The Stinking Rose still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The episode showcased The Stinking Rose's all-garlic menu concept, including novelty dishes like garlic ice cream, fitting the show's garlic-themed episode. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
430 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
thestinkingrose.com

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