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    Garrison

    4.6 (303 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    GARRISON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Garrison Tater Tots
    Kat P.

    First time here and found public parking next to the hotel. I paid just in case, but wasn't sure of the entrance to the restaurant. Thankfully a person saw my group and opened the side door. We checked in for our reservation Saturday evening and it was not overly busy. We were swiftly seated and greeted. Everything was absolutely amazing and perfectly cooked, seasoned, texture variations, visual appeal and color contrast. Art. The food was not too much or too little. It was about a 2 hour experience at our leisure. I'm so glad I chose this place to celebrate as a birthday surprise. I was also surprised by the chefs and service even after my research on this location. Everyone from the front to the back of the house was on point and exceeded my expectations. I most definitely will be back for the new menu coming up soon.

    Steak
    Amy D.

    We came here because after a long work day we didn't want to leave the hotel. Our server was precious and very attentive. Catered to multiple allergies like a champ! It is way overpriced but that the deal, we knew going in. Steak and fish were perfectly prepared. We ordered several things not pictured, all fine. The desserts were amazing, in my opinion. This is what I was trying to end my day with and they did not disappoint. It's a hotel restaurant. Better than many, not as good as some.

    Jim N.

    We had dinner at Garrison in the Fairmont Hotel after a full week... we decided we needed a great meal. Garrison delivered! Cool-blue ambiance was almost mesmerizing! Start to finish, the meal was excellent, with one slight observation noted below... JR was our server, and he did a great job. Attentive, but not intrusive. Great job leading us through the menu and especially the specialty cocktail selections. Thanks JR, job well done! Our dining "fantasy come true" experience began with cocktails... the Garrison Dirty Martini and a Belvedere Vodka Shot with caviar! Check out the pics, amazing presentation for both. The martini served in a chilled test tube on ice, with castelvetrano olives on a party stick in the glass. The vodka shot with a balanced mother of pearl spoon full of caviar on the top. Great fun, and delicious too! The meal began with a compressed melon amuse-bouche... light and delicious. We had the crispy octopus as an appetizer, and the picanha (steak) and pan roasted grouper as entrees. Both were terrific! One suggestion for the kitchen is to hold off on adding salt to the steak a second time after it is cut, the original salt in the rub on the outside of the steak is enough (for our palates anyway! We know some prefer more salt!). The gruyere black truffle tater tots are to die for...!!! The ordered a bottle of French Chablis to accompany dinner, and it was delightful. The Garrison wine list is a dizzying walk through all varietals, Old and New Worlds, and lots of other stuff tossed in. Any wine buff can find a bottle here, and generally reasonably priced for a downtown lux hotel. Dessert brought another treat... after much thought, we selected the chocolate passion fruit dessert, which was kind of a deconstructed s'mores with passion fruit sorbet on crushed graham crackers on the side. Small mints and jellies ended the evening... Great experience at Garrison! As the listing suggests, $$$$ means expensive. IMHO, worth every penny. Highly recommend Garrison...

    Grupo
    Grace R.

    I was a bit confused at first bc I didn't know it was inside the hotel but it was a great find! The service was great and we got complimentary fresh rye bread appetizer and macaroon dessert.

    Wagyu strip with Hasselback potatoes.
    Sherrill J.

    JR was our server. Attention and on his game. We started with Margaritas (rocks), a Citrus salad and Grilled Oysters. Both were delicious. Regina and I love Oysters. Regina opted for the Texas Redfish and I ordered the Wagyu strip with Hasselback potatoes. Both were some of the best we've ever eaten. Our side was Tater Tots made with Gruyère and Black Truffles. It was one of the best dishes we've ever tasted. Portions were perfectly sized and the presentation was great. For dessert we had the Mexican Soufflé along with a Tawny Port and a decaf latte.

    Dessert complimentary
    Kyaw Za Z.

    Really good tasting food but definitely on the pricier side for what it offers. Delicious in everything and service was great

    Wagyu Beef
    Lewis B.

    This place is amazing. Everything about it is perfect. The lighting, the cleanliness, my waiter's height. The food is wonderful and the staff are the friendliest. They made us Sangrias when it's not even on the menu, and it was actually good. Most impromptu sangrias are trash.

    Hook for purse
    Belle T.

    First meal in Austin did not disappoint! Experience was great from start to finish! Hostess offered a hook for my purse upon seating which was thoughtful! Our server, JR, was very warm and attentive! Restaurant was not very busy but still had a nice ambience along with an open kitchen. For starters we had the octopus and crudo. Octopus was my favorite, it was so crispy and loved the green goddess sauce! Split the strip loin along with mushrooms and tater tot's for main course. Elevated tater tot's were recommended from a staff member in the bar and they were so good! Finished with chocolate passion fruit and apple crisp along with complimentary candy from pastry department. Overall great experience and would love to come back!

    Cellocoffee S.

    Just got back with a very happy tummy after celebrating my hubby's birthday! It was our first time dining at Garrison, and we loved it. Brian, our server, was absolutely wonderful--he walked us through the details of how each appetizer and dish was prepared, which made the experience even more special. We started with the snapper crudo and pierogi, both of which were incredible, and finished with the perfectly cooked porterhouse steak as our main course. Highly recommend! Hubby's favorite cocktail of the night was the Antiquity--a creative spin on an Old Fashioned. It was absolutely amazing and the apple crisp was the perfect complement to our meal!

    Near entry
    Dan P.

    If you're looking for fine dining in Austin, Garrison delivers! Went to Garrison for a special meal, and we have only praise for Garrison! Food: Fantastic! Everything we had was superb. The duck breast was terrific. Had a steak, and it was perfect. The smoked potato pierogi reminded me of eating in Warsaw! The pierogi was a treasure, and we thanked the chef for the perfect execution. The chef is of Polish descent, and he enjoyed talking to him. The GM stopped by our table with a tasty sample of smoked pate. The pate reminded us of eating a perfect piece of smoked sausage on a little bread with a perfect portion of mustard in Vienna. Drinks: Excellent Old Fashioned Service: Our server David was exceptional. Ambiance: classy, modern, engaging Overall cleanliness: exceptional Misc: Garrison actually provides a good value if you're looking for fine dining and exceptional service.

    Welcome Treat
    Ang F.

    It's not often I find myself giving a restaurant 5 stars, but I can't overlook the service that was received when visiting Garrison for the first time. We've lived in Austin long enough to see the Fairmont go up, and even went to the lobby bar and rooftop bar one time for a wedding after party...over 5 years ago. We had no idea there was a food court tucked in the back, and the Garrison tucked even further back as a pleasant surprise. Felt like we were in Epcot or Vegas! Such a fun vibe. Welcomed by Chris, immediately with positive energy and charm. He set the bar high with close attention to detail as he sat us and introduced us to Ayana, who'd serve us for the night. Such a knowledgeable and quality experience we had with her! As she walked us through the menu, we knew almost immediately what to go with (based on her recommendations and detailed descriptions). We were surprised by an opening treat, on the house. A roasted carrot with green goddess sauce. I forgot to ask about the textured garnish. Followed by the BEST dressed oysters in town. Sheesh. Melted in our mouths and did not want to finish up the last one. So glad Ayana suggested this. Definitely recommend. Even if you think you don't like oysters. The main course was the porterhouse with the side of broccoli and bearnaise sauce (creamy goodness), and the go-to tots. The aerated gruyere on top of the tots with ACTUAL shaved truffle? Chef's kiss. Flavor and texture is needed for a full food experience, and the assignment was understood with each course. Yes, you can expect the filet to melt in your mouth, as well. Personally, we believed this was a better steak than a handful of steakhouses in the area...although, there was a few bites that were a bit too salty. Don't skimp on the Souffle for dessert. Make sure to save room, nothing wrong with bringing home leftover steak. You will not regret the Souffle. By this course, it was clear that the intention of the back of house was to serve foods that would melt in your mouth, making it easy for you to have a mouthful of every sense imaginable. From the oyster sauce, to the aerated gruyere and bernaise, to the vanilla anglaise for the Souffle - you won't be disappointed. Chris, Ayana, Chef Jakub, FOH and BOH - snaps to you all. Thank you for a beautiful and fun experience. We look forward to coming back! (Especially since I forgot to grab a pic of oysters and souffle, which we for sure will get again).

    Fuego!

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    Ask the Community - Garrison

    Is this place kid friendly?

    I looked at the menu online and there are no prices on it? Should I assume that it's a few hundred dollars for one person?

    Of course, depends on the occasion and your wine choice. Expect to pay close to $200/person for a very nice meal.

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    What a wonderful dinner in a beautiful downtown restaurant…read more This visit we decided to just do small plates. A highlight was the tempura lobster bao. If we'd tried this first, I might have kept ordering more until I was stuffed. PEI oysters fresh, well shucked, a great start. Parker house rolls were unexpectedly huge and hard to stop eating. The rolls filled any appetite holes in an appetizer grazing dinner. Shrimp cocktail, with atomic cocktail sauce that found its way onto some bites of rolls. Stone crab, one large each, was fun to try and tasty, but a little sloppy work. Kudos that the wait staff brought fresh how towels each time we dove into a messier course. Great service, great background music, excellent wait staff. Wife described the meal as perfect and I completely agree. Looking forward to returning soon.

    i had such an amazing graduation dinner at truluck's! the interior is stunning, and they welcomed…read moreus to the table with a super sweet signed card which made the night feel extra special. our waiter, darius, was also incredibly attentive and gave us great recommendations throughout the meal. the crab cake was definitely the highlight of the night! soooo tender, rich, and decadent. the lobster bisque leaned a little salty, but it was still super creamy and flavorful. the shrimp cocktail was also really fresh, with huge plump shrimp. for the entrees, the seabass and redfish were our favorites. both were super tender and cooked beautifully. the crab fried rice with the seabass was a little bland on its own, but the crawfish and shrimp in the creole sauce with redfish were outstanding. unfortunately, the ora king salmon and seared tuna were disappointing...the texture was oddly mushy and didn't feel very appetizing. we did love the desserts though. the carrot cake and chocolate cake were both rich and satisfying without being overly sweet. overall, despite a couple misses, the service and atmosphere made this such a memorable place to celebrate a special occasion!

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    Decided to try Bill's Oyster during happy hour from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Was walking around downtown…read moreAustin and saw the lovely patio area and decided to stop in. Went inside to check in and was seated on the patio without a reservation. They had a beer and a shot offer for $8 so I had a mezcal shot and added an oyster to it. Also had $10 martinis and I ordered a cocktail to enjoy as well. We ordered 18 of the $3 oysters and they were were fresh, clean, and well-shucked, exactly what you want when you're there for a classic oyster experience. The happy hour pricing made it even better, so it felt like a great value for the quality. Discovered they had $2 oysters from the gulf so we ordered 6 more of those. These were larger in size than the others and a bit more filling. The oysters were served with horseradish, cocktail and mignonette sauce for a fresh and flavorful bite. Service was friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly. It's a great spot whether you're meeting friends or just stopping in for a casual bite and a drink. Definitely a great place to try oysters happy hour, would love to return and try items from their regular menu.

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    Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

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