Garrison

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!

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!

Wow wow wow. Garrison served us one of the best meals I've had in Austin. I was very impressed with the drinks, the food, and the service. The restaurant itself is super cute with nice lighting, comfy chairs, and an open kitchen. Our server, Jasper, was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly throughout the entire meal. We tried the Antiquity and Tequila Tonic cocktails, both of which were really good. We also each had a glass of wine recommended by Jaspar. The wines went perfectly with our meal and the flavor we were hoping to have.We split the beef tartare, smoked potato pierogi, crispy octopus, pan roasted grouper, and tater tots. The beef tartare had some kind of crispy component on top that gave it a fun texture. The pierogi was cooked nicely with perfect smoked flavor. The octopus was easily the best octopus we've had in Austin. It was crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside. The grouper was cooked perfectly and paired nicely with the charred cabbage. The tater tots were truly something else. Aerated gruyere and shaved black truffle? Yes, please! I'll never have tastier/fancier tots than what Garrison served up tonight.I am so happy we came to Garrison and look forward to eating there again in the future.

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.

They do not stand behind there products or warranty's !!! At all.even with warranty marked and additional EZREST company warranty , they would do nothing for us except charge us another $300 to replace ??? Hmmmm that would make up for the $300 that we got it on sale for .. so wrong in so many ways . Will never buy anything from this place again .

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...

Came here for a birthday dinner, and the food and service were top notch. The house martini is served is cold and in a glass vial tube. Only downside was our reservation seating wasn't on time, and we didn't get sat until about 20-30 minutes after arrival. Not a big deal, but if we're dropping the money on a top notch experience, would be nice to only have a short wait with a reservation. Nonetheless, we'll be back for the solid food!

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).

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, engagingOverall cleanliness: exceptionalMisc: Garrison actually provides a good value if you're looking for fine dining and exceptional service.

Went to Garrison for our anniversary last night - what a wonderful experience from beginning to end! Upon entering, our celebration was acknowledged by the first three people with encountered and with a glass of champagne which is always a great way to start a meal. Our server, JR, was very helpful when answering our questions and guiding us to some of the best items for our evening. Appetizers - we ordered Crispy Octopus & Beef Tartare. Both preparations veered away from the traditional way that you see them offered and were quite delicious. As a treat, we received two of the Smoked Oysters to pair with the champagne as well. All three dishes are things I would order again.Dinner - We split the Porterhouse & ordered a side of the Tater Tots. The steak was cooked to perfection, and my only "meh" was that the plate sauce kind of overwhelmed some of my bites. The Tots are a must order in my opinion - the aerated gruyere & black truffle add such indulgence to the cubes of potato.Overall, I count this as a restaurant that we will return to in the future. Great food and service that lives up to it.