The Garlic Press, at 2200 West Wadley in the Oak Ridge Square, is one of the finest dining establishments in Midland, Texas. The gourmet recipes of owner/chef Joshua Washburn continues to attract loyal customers from all over the Midland/Odessa area. In an age dominated by chain restaurants, The Garlic Press offers a nice alternative for people looking for something a little nicer and a little unique.
The restaurant is open from 11:00am to 2:00pm every Tuesday through Friday for lunch, 5:30pm to 9:30pm for dinner every Tuesday through Thursday, and 5:30pm to 10:00pm every Friday and Saturday night. It offers a smaller, cheaper meals for lunch and larger, more expensive meals for dinner. All of its meals are fairly reasonable, however. For example, you can get the New York Strip for lunch for only $11.95. You could pay more than that at a lot of chain restaurants and it would not be nearly as good!
Both times I have gone, I have had the "Potato Crusted Flounder With a Beurre Blanc." This is a filet of flounder with a light potato crust and a white wine sauce served with butter and shallots. Not only was it delicious, but it was beautifully presented and remarkably filling. It appeared a small portion, but it ended up being more than sufficient.
The house salads are particularly disappointing, but the soups are very good. It seems that no matter when you go the "soup du jour" is almost always a good choice. The last time I went, they had a delicious shrimp bisk. The other time it was minestrone. They also have an extensive wine list to choose from if you would be interested in that. They do not seem to serve soft drinks, however, so if you are a teetotaler, be prepared to drink water with your meal.
The Garlic Press is a great place to take potential clients or enjoy a nice meal. Although it does not take a particularly long time to get your food, it is a good place to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere and the food. If the weather is good, you might even sit out on the patio. Inside or out, the Garlic Press can accommodate small groups, so remember them for your business party or meeting.
For more information, visit The Garlic Press
. I have had some trouble getting a hold of them on the phone, but you can leave a message. Alternatively, you could just stop by the restaurant when you are in the area. They are located at the corner of Wadley & Garfield in Midland.
