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    Garson Restaurant

    4.0 (220 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Elias P.

    I can tell this is a 5 star. Because we got your back Iran. We need more hole in the spot that replaces like this, it's in a very unconspicuous part of the street, very upscale feel as soon as you enter the place luxury furniture everywhere, it's very classy, very intimate, you can easily do 5 stars because of the quality of the food, the environment. The aura in this place, they recommend the filet Mignon. If you want the most expensive and the lamb chops, if you want a good second alternative. For pristine, the restrooms are something to note.Go just for the restroom. Super clean

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    Lisa J.

    The three stars are for the very outstanding service , atmosphere and the Yadi's Favorite which was one of there very tasty chicken dishes. And I'm so glad my cousin let me taste it because the dish that I ordered , the combination shrimp and ribeye with dill rice was extremely bland and underwhelming. Not to mentioned the ribeye was very tough .. I've had better Persian food and wish this had been good like others I've tried, but overall was still a pleasant experience.

    Sarah G.

    Every time we come to Garson we enjoy our time. We love Persian food, and their Fecenjan is to die for! What is not to love about a delicious pieces of chicken dipped in a luscious and rich amazing pomegranate sauce?! We are obsessed with it, we have also tried their other dishes and it was all very good. We love the bread and a bonus point...it's made in house! Definitely give this place a try and you won't regret it.

    Arya N.

    We came for dinner on a Friday evening. There was plenty of parking in their lot. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The restaurant and dining area itself were very clean. I thought the menus were nicely designed as well. All of the servers were very attentive and came by frequently to refill water. There was lots of complimentary bread as well. The bread itself wasn't the best, but I appreciated that they kept bringing more. I ordered the boneless chicken and beef koubideh with doogh. Prices and portion sizes were very reasonable. However I thought the tomatoes on the side tasted a bit too sour. The beef was cooked well, but I thought it tasted a little too salty. The chicken needed more seasoning. Overall, this is an okay place if you want affordable Persian food. But there are probably better spots to try in the area.

    Lamb shank, ribeye kabob, seafood 56. Shrimp & Salmon Kabob Combo
    Chrystal S.

    Incredible food! We had the lamb - so tender! The seafood kabob was the highlight of the meal wow. Can't wait to come back!

    Denisse C.

    Okay the service alone gave this 5 stars! They were so kind, attentive and genuine. We were a big party on Mother's Day and they took care of us like family. All the food was delicious, especially the boneless chicken kabobs! The dill rice wasn't over powering with dill but definitely there. All dishes were packed with flavor and very satisfying large portions.

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    Fox E.

    If the capital of Nevada was Garson City, I'd never go to Nevada. That's how much I like this restaurant. One of my worst experiences in Houston. We showed up to have some delicious Persian kebabs (never been before), and I was wearing my usual muscle shirt and Barbie her usual sexy outfit, and we were told to leave or to sit in the spare room (empty, cold, by the door) separate from the dining room (nice, warm, lots of people), because my muscle shirt "isn't proper attire". Meanwhile there was people smoking in the doorway, a old smelly guy with his old man bare feet up on a chair drinking tea and reading, and 2 people vaping as well. This isn't a fine dining place, it's just a little locally owned place with decent prices which shouldn't be so judgy and prehistoric - I hate to see what would happen if they put this place in Montrose or Midtown. Those kinds of double standards are disgusting but when you consider it's a $10 Kabob place and not fancy restaurant, and that we've even in a lot of fancy restaurants (and lots of Persian places, cheap and expensive) around the country, and that I'm Persian (lol), and literally never been told to leave or change outfits even once, anywhere, you can see why it would rub me the wrong way. Besides, I didn't have any other shirts with me that day, we'd come from the gym and I only had a dirty similar shirt or the clean one I was wearing. I wanted to try all the Persian places, but I'm skipping this one and telling all my friends to do the same after the nastiness and prejudice and hypocrisy. Nearby Darband is probably the best Persian in the country anyway, so we generally tend to stick with that or the equally excellent Bijan just down the road.

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    10 years ago

    The food is great and the staff are amazing. I highly recommend this place. The best Mediterranean food you can have in Houston by far.

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    Great service with even better food and atmosphere. I will definitely recommend to friends and family.

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    11 years ago

    Ask for the hot tea at the end of the meal. Their salmon is so good. Don't forget to try the cheese and mint platter with the pita bread.

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    13 years ago

    Best Persian restaurant in town !! Food is excellent . Service is best!!!!! 100% best Persian food!

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    12 years ago

    Well improved food and service. The chicken is okay. I highly recommend their beef kubideh

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    8 years ago

    I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT. Try the pino shrimp!! Every dish we've had is exceptional!!!!

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    9 years ago

    Don't listen to anyone else who tells you to go elsewhere for Persian food. This place has truly authentic Persian food. Trust me!

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