Haleigh was great, very knowledgeable and offered great recommendations for food and drinks. The steak was probably the best I've ever had. Would recommend for date night spot. read more

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Got here a 15 minutes earlier than actual reservation but the host in the front kindly lead us to the restaurant. The hostess were very nice and we were seated almost immediately. The server was friendly and attentive (he sounded a little nervous though). As a cocktail, I ordered Farrah's watching which reminded old fashioned. It had nice flavor but but overpriced. For starters, beef tartare was very nice with tortilla chip on it. Homemade sourdough was a little oily but the homemade butter was very nice. I ordered the duck dish which was overall great but the the bread on the very bottom felt unnecessary and was too oily. My sister ordered rib eye. Meat itself textured very nice and turnip was nice also. The desert was refreshing and end the meal in a very pleasant way. Overall, the experience was awesome and definitely want to go back whenever I'm in Austin. read more

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We went for my wife's birthday and they went above and beyond to ensure it was a memorable evening. Excellent food, tremendous service. The entire meal was delicious. The rolls were fresh out of the oven with fresh butter. The octopus was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. We went with the Grueye soaked tater tots, and they were amazing. The wague eye of rib was tender and cooked perfectly. The chocolate desert was amazing, including a smoked cream that cannot be replicated at home. our waitress even had the dessert chef come out and explain it to us! such a memorable evening!! read more

The service was fantastic! The steak..... not so much, for the price they charge and ordering a medium rare steak it should not be raw and cold when it gets to the table. Very cool atmosphere and expected good things. Steak 1 star, service and ambiance 5 stars. read more

Impeccable! Words can't describe the experience I had with the Garrison last night (but I will try). A buddy made reservations for us for a birthday dinner. It was last minute but we got reservations at the bar area overlooking the kitchen. From when we first arrived until we left we were treated exceptionally well. The service and attention to detail was top notch. I love a good fancy restaurant and the Garrison superseded my expectations of what a "fancy" restaurant is... I felt like I was in Beverly Hills at a swanky restaurant. The ambiance was excellent and the food and service was amazing. We started with the grilled octopus as my buddy said it's the best he ever had. I'm not a seafood person but the octopus tasted good. We split the porterhouse and it was like butter, it melted in my mouth. It arrived medium rare as requested and was cut up for us. It was delicious! The best steak I've ever had! I saw the chef basting the steak with butter as it was cooking. We also had some tasty bread and great potato's. I will definitely be back and I'm telling all that listen to me that they Need to try this restaurant! Great job Garrison for making my birthday dinner the most memorable dining experience I have had thus far! read more

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Amazing location. Amazing service and the most delicious food! Thank you to the team for an amazing experience and meal. read more

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Service unmatched. Between Lexi and Jasper what was an unfortunate happenstance during our dinner (I got very car sick on our way over) was still likely the best dinning experience I've ever had. We are foodies and love to try new spots. Although we had to scurry out- this experience could not have been any better. We will be back for a do over- my husband was blown away by the food. read more

What a memorable dinner. Everything from the food, the ambience, the sevice... was 5-star.

I had the best steak of my life there. It was amazing! The service was great, we arrived before the resturant filled up. It was will lit, and not at all noisy. read more

This place- so much to love. Don't be put off by the odd entry through a hotel and past an international food-court style space. The staff is charming and personable- hostess, waitstaff, servers, kitchen crew- one just as friendly as the next. The space is beautiful with the best seats to be had at the bar overlooking the open kitchen. Watching the team at work is like watching art in the making. Each element prepared and placed on a plate with care. Loved everything we tried - Finger food bites served comp were a lovely way to start- I couldn't pick a fave between the sweet/cheesy puff or the creamy chickpea bite. Honestly, I would have ordered a dozen more of each for dinner they were both so tasty. - Kale salad with sweet persimmon and salty goat cheddar was perhaps my fave of the evening with contrasting flavors and textures - Warm ricotta was also good with grilled bread, smokey nuts, and candied lemon zest - Also enjoyed the grilled cauliflower steaks kicked up with yummy pickled sultanas - Redfish was another winner- perfectly cooked and served over creamy roasted sunchokes and a bright (both flavor and color) pesto, topped with crispy kale chips. Best fish I've had in a long time. Dessert sounded amazing, but sadly we had no room. Well, enough for the two bites that came with the check- a berry-flavored little jelly and a (just-what-I-needed) salted chocolate pecan. Highly recommend and will definitely return. read more

A special night deserves a special meal and we had both here at Garrison. The food was exquisite, flavorful, expertly prepared and the presentation was amazing. I highly recommend the tater tots and the grilled octopus! We received a warm greeting from the receptionist and complimentary champagne from our server, along with a delightful after dinner sweet bite. There is much pampering and service given and the decor of the restaurant is lovely as well. Again, a wonderful experience. read more

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My favorite steak in Texas, and this Texan girl has had a lot of steaks in NY, CA, and TX. I took the boyfriend here for his birthday celebration after eyeing other options because I haven't tried those restaurants so I didn't know if it would be any good, and this was a guaranteed winning meal. They made it special with a free slice of chocolate cake and candles! FOOD: -Wear your stretchy pants and get the porterhouse. I don't know what they did to this meat but it makes me want to do bad things to it. -my other favorites are the octopus and the tater tots. The tater tot does NOT resemble your childhood favorite though, but it does resemble little bits of heaven. -the plating is always on point. Normally I hate random sauces drizzled for show, but here the sauces, shavings, and micro greens are actually functional and bring out the tastes in the food! TL;DR- don't wait, get the steak. read more

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First Time visiting. I was very happy with all phases of this meal during early seating. I had called ahead and made arrangements with the Staff for a bottle of wine which was ready when We arrived. We added on the wine pairings and caviar upon arrival. We also upgraded the beef to the A5 steak. Service and Food execution were flawless. Very Enjoyable, We will be returning. read more

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Don't waste your money. We get there and the restaurant is freezing. They give me a tiny thin shawl and the server says "we have these because everyone always complains about it" she than laughs. Under the table placemats was old food crumbs which the waitress spilled all over me. After we move we have our meal and depart (not soon enough as the price point and food were grossly overdone). All to find out they marked us as a no show on open table. I can't even call them because ....get this....the restaurant doesn't have a phone. Go to Perry's or Eddie Vs. this place is the same price but definitely NOT worth it. read more

We live in Houston. When we visited Austin, our friend whom we regard as the ultimate foodie says Garrison is a must try. We had very high expectations but Garrison exceeded it. Even if you don't come for the food, come for the service. Our server Eugene made us feel like royalty the entire night. The best part? The price. Michelin Star caliber food for a seafood/steakhouse chain kinda price. We'll drive 3 hrs to Austin just to eat at Garrison again. They validate both valet and self-parking at the hotel. read more

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Awesome service and wonderful food. The ribeye was fantastic and the tater tots with truffle and blue cheese was divine. Best restaurant I have been to in a hotel by far! read more

Lets get something strait. Garrison is nowhere near a Michelin star caliber restaurant and never will be. The food is decent but my meal had no wow factor. I ordered the octopus which felt like it was fried. It was decent but nowhere near the quality of a Mediterranean seaside taverna. The branzino had a nice char but got bland rather quickly. The drips of accompanying sauces were not adequate, and quite frankly no a great match. My wife had the chicken which was very simple and delicious. Our friend split the $100 porterhouse. Good but nothing out of the ordinary. I gave it a try, but will never return. read more

My go to place for a taste of pure love and joy. Executive Chef Jakub Czyszczon and his team always deliver an acception meal for both my husband and I. I have now visited twice and always left with wanting to try more items on the menu or to taste any new additions. This place is a true gem and is a must try! I always start with their Garrison Martini ($18 grey goose, vodka, patron reposado tequila, dry vermouth, saffron, orange bitters, saline) and if you like the taste of luxury like my husband than you'll love the Pure Belvedere Single Estate Rye Vodka & Caviar ($35 Belvedere Single Estate Rye Vodka served neat and icy cold with a spoonful of Garrison Caviar) which is an amazing price for such perfection. The Warm Biscuits with Honey Butter has the texture of cotton candy or just about. It melts in your mouth and is a must every time I visit. The Beef Tartar is another amazing starter. From the Austin fields the Hasselback Potatoes and I can't speak enough about the Tator Tots! They are not your ordinary tots either, they come with aerated gruyere cheese and black truffle shavings! This dish is an absolute must and if you don't, you are totally missing out. For dinner the portion sizes are perfect for one so my husband and I usually order two different items and split it so we can get to taste the best of two worlds. So far we have tried the following never forget dishes: The Smoked Duck Breast, Grilled Short Rib, 7 oz Akashi Wagyu Eye of Rib and the 24 oz Prime Porterhouse Steak. All cooked to perfection and seriously leave you with wanting more! Deserts are constantly changing which we love cause it's keeps us on our toes lol. My husband and I love to sit at the bar viewing into the open kitchen, watching the team cook all the fabulous meals. The ambiance is romantic, noise level is very low and the staff is by far the sweetest people. They always make us feel so special especially on my husbands birthday. They greeted him with a birthday card at our usual sitting spot. We love this place so much and can't wait to go back. Keep up the amazing work and we'll see y'all soon! read more

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By far one of the most memorable meals we have had in a very long time. Don't know if it's from being trapped inside from Covid or what but the food and especially the service was impeccable. So surprised it was not busier. Jasper was our server and was the kindest person to us. We were greeted by the host who remembered and congratulated us for our anniversary. 1. Started off with complimentary champagne 2. Amuse of trout rillete and a potato dish 3. Cucumber dish was outstanding. Wife's favorite thing of the night. 4. Tartare was balanced and well executed. 5. The tots with truffles was absurdly delicious. Def see why it's so popular. 6. Skate wing was our least favorite but only because other items were so great. The potato balls were like little clouds. 7. The eye of rib was amazing as well and the taste of wood fire cooing was a nice touch. 8. The mille feuille was amazing. 9. The complimentary petit fours/candies were great. - service outstanding from beginning to end - unnecessary but much appreciated complimentary items - Jasper had a great feel for what to recommend and we were glad we trusted him - he even topped off my glass of wine with an extra few splashes when he saw it was empty and I had a few bites left We will be coming here every time we step foot into Austin. read more

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loved the food, service, EVERYTHING... but the valet... said they couldn't park our car without a hotel reservation..We offered $50 & all of a sudden a spot was available. Restaurant like that needs its own valet 100% read more

This was the best meal we had in Austin, and the food in Austin is amazing. We were kind of put off by the ambiance when we first entered, but don't let that turn you away. The porterhouse was very different from other steaks I've had. The smoky oak flavor really sets it apart. The bbq cabbage was good, and the truffle tater tots was not shy on the truffle. Can't wait to come back to try some other items. read more

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This review is just for the Valentine's Day course. Came here excited with really big expectations after hearing all about it. We both got the Valentine's Day set course menu for 110 per person. Service and ambience were great but left hungry and disappointed. First course: beet carpaccio- Neither of us liked it or finished it. The beets were pretty good but both of ours were extremely salty. Second: Foie gras torching- the foie gras was creamy and fatty and came with two small pieces of brioche bread. They gave way too little bread for the amount of foie gras but still was good. Third: Seared scallops: cooked very well and tender. Good quality of scallops. After trying both mine and my partner's, we both agreed mine was too salty. Fourth: Akaushi NY Striploin and Japanese A5 Wagyu- I was most excited for this but also the most let down. I asked the server how much of each we would get and he confirmed 6 oz. each for both the striploin and Wagyu. Considering it was 65$ more for the Wagyu, but 6 oz. I thought it would be worth it. When the dishes came out they were tiny. Three pieces of the striploin and 5 bite size pieces of the A5. I had eaten an 8 oz. Wagyu steak the week before and the portions that came out weren't even half of the 8 oz. The meat was good but for what we paid was not worth at all. The portion of the A5 seemed even less than the striploin. Dessert: we got the citrus cloud and iced coffee. Iced coffee was great and had good coffee flavor. When paying 110 per person expected a lot more. The A5 Wagyu was not worth at all considering it wasn't 6 oz. as we were told. The restaurant itself and service is great. The valentines course was not. Was really looking forward to this dinner as it was our first time. Valet was terrible. One of the worst experiences I've had with valet. After waiting 20-30 minutes I asked the valet multiple times if our car was here because people who got there after us had already left. 15 more minutes and he comes inside saying our car was ready. It was waiting in the side lot the whole time and had us waiting for 45 minutes for our car... considering we paid for valet. read more

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We came here for my bf's 40th and I had noted it in the reservation. I was impressed by their attention to that detail. They made sure to greet him with that when we entered. It was such a great start to our experience. They started us off with some cute, delicious bites. Then our orders of Yelp's raved items from reviews followed. We had Sourdough, Tater Tots and Octopus. I worried the Tater Tots were overhyped, but they were delicious. They really did pile on the truffle without overwhelming the other ingredients. The porcini butter was delicious with the sourdough and the octopus was well executed. For drinks, we had Antiquity and some wine. Both were delish. All of is paired very well with the dimmed, trendy vibe of the restaurant (almost like exclusivity as it is in the back of the establishment behind a bar/restaurant). We followed Swordfish and Ribeye. Loved the roe pairing with the swordfish. BF enjoyed his ribeye. They brought us an aged folded up paper that held the dessert menu (super cute!). We went with the Bourbon Meringue it was heavenly on the tastebuds. Service was a perfect balance of attentiveness and respect for privacy. Loved it! read more

Garrison has earned the rights to be its own entity outside of a hotel! The ambience, decor, service, food (everything from playing to taste) is excellent! Here's what we had: Vegetable gado gado: this was a beautiful presentation of a nice assortment of oak grilled veggies, the mint was very complimentary! Branzino: there is so much meat on this fish, it could be split between two. They don't de-bone it table side, it's just ready to go as soon as it's placed in front of you. An excellent fish! It came with a fennel/cucumber side that was perfect with it. Wagyu eye of ribeye: cooked to perfection. Za'atar roasted carrots: I couldn't get enough of these. They were so tasty! Came with a mint yogurt that was amazing with it. Tater tots: this was an interesting take on the tater tot--it was more like one huge tater with the fun stuff on top. My husband thought it was amazing, I thought it was good, but not mind blowing. However, I think I may be missing the gene to enjoy truffles because I couldn't really sense it in this dish. Still good though! Coconut rice pudding: this is what Michelin looks for! A beautiful dessert, both in taste and presentation! read more

Went there for my birthday last weekend, it was an amazing experience. I booked my reservation with OpenTable. Our server was amazing, so was the manager who came to greet us, and Chef Jason who also kept sending little delicious treats over. In my booking I asked for a specific bottle of rosé (from their menu), it was there and ready when we arrived. Service was excellent, they were attentive and catered to all our needs This restaurant is inside the Fairmont hotel, you can either park on your own, I went with the ballet option, they validate your ticket at the Garrison. Even the ballet experience was lovely and they gave us waters to go. For dinner: -Smoked calamari appetizer was delicious, too smoky for my friends though. It came with a bit of sweet potato which was a very nice balance in flavors - I had the seafood pasta - My friends both had the Texas Red Fish -Dess I had the chocolate mouse, and you should try any rosé they offer you because both were fantastic. After dinner we visited the rooftop pool/bar/lounge area. This place was beautiful, perfect for photos, and the fact that we were there at sunset made it even better. I called in to ask for our servers' name and the manager, I wish I had remembered. I'll make it a point to come here when I visit Austin again. read more

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David, Thank you for an AMAZING meal. I called ahead with an hour's notice with a list of asks a mile long for a surprise dinner for my wife. Your crew nailed it! We are transplants from California and the French Laundry is one of our favorite places. Your crew at Garrison has managed to hit that level at 1/3rd of the price and 100% of the food quality. I am addressing this review to David our server, but this note is really to the whole crew. You are doing something special, keep doing it. Keep the Esprit de Corps. Yeah, Austin is infected with Californians, this place is part of the reason why. Fairmont hotels always have at least "OK" restaurants, Garrison is playing in a league of independent restaurants. My only suggestion is for someone there to go have dinner at Vixen's Wedding and take some mutual notes. Michelin stars are dancing in your sky. Don't compromise. Keep being you! read more

Garrison - Char scraped off a bourbon barrel scraped onto the desert. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Inside the Fairmont hotel. They focus heavily on their wood fired grill and have a relatively small (but not limited) menu. They have elevated creations...we had: - house baked sourdough- Wowowow so good - crispy Spanish octopus - we're suckers for octopus and this did not disappoint - roasted duck rosinni - extremely rich, well cooked. Might be just a little too rich - maybe needed something to cut the richness. - whole grilled branzino - can't go wrong here. Very well prepared. - grilled miatake mushrooms as a side - yes pleas!!! The things they do have in the menu are excellent - I mean really top notch. I don't think you can go wrong. We're doing dry Jan so had a couple non-alcoholic mocktails - both also excellent. Lastly the service - excellent. They were attentive without being overbearing - strikes the right balance. We'll go back soon! read more

Pretty swanky! Garrison definitely had a Vegas vibe (and not just cause they have a whole indoor boardwalk "courtyard" to enter any of their restaurants). The grilled octopus with mole verde and the za'atar and date-glazed carrots were excellent, but the sneaky heavy weight and our favorite bite was the coffee mousse on a rich chocolate ganache, hidden in a fortress of feather-light chocolate meringue walls. Tasty and fancy for our last dinner in Austin. read more

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what a great place to celebrate this gem is tucked away inside of the fairmont hotel downtown. so you will need to valet or self park. the ambiance inside of the restaurant is very intimate. the lighting is dim and soft. i loved the blue couches & throw pillows.. however, the chairs with circles all over them... drive me nuts. they don't match the rest of the regal decor. moving on the the food, drinks, and service: food: sourdough bread octopus foie gras tart red fish wagyu truffle tater tots bourbon souffle drinks: over the hill a bottle of belissima we loved everything!!! love love the octopus loved everything, my only suggestion is, if you decide to order the foie gras, also order the bread. foie gras is very rich and requires a vessel. our service was nice, however there were a couple of times where my glass fell empty , i'd prefer self serve bottles. read more

Garrison - red fish, waygu, truffle tater tots (super cute little squares) - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a unique restaurant! Definitely a standout fine dining experience in Austin. For one, the ambiance here is absolutely beautiful. I loved the intimate purple/blue lighting and the spaciousness of the dining area. The food here was spectacular as well. Complex and innovative, but not overwhelming at all. Honestly, I'm confident you won't go wrong with anything here. GET DESSERT. You must try the bourbon!!! One of the best desserts I've ever tasted. read more

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This gourmet restaurant is located inside the Fairmont hotel (Ground level). Let's start with the pros: - Great atmosphere, romantic ambiance - Very professional and helpful staff - Pretty large wine selection - Top quality meat (the Porterhouse - $90 for 2 - was delicious), great sides and great desserts (try the Soufflé!) Now about the cons: - The tasting menu wasn't very appealing, the a-la-carte menu was so good they could do much better for the tasting menu - They completely burned our food and did it two days in a row despite letting them know. We usually love the char-boil taste but this time the chef did not seem to realize serving burnt instead of grilled food does increase cancer risk! Bread was burnt, Meat as well, etc. Please teach your chef how to clean his grill and discard burnt food. See pictures and judge yourself if you would serve this to customers. read more

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Absolutely Exquisite! We had the beef tartare and caviar to start. Both were delicious and their truffle tater tots with Gruyère cheese and black truffle was divine!!!! We ate all of it before I got a chance to take a picture. Steak was cooked perfectly - tender, flavorful! The entire staff definitely made it feel so luxurious and exclusive. They attended to us and took care of everything! This is a place to experience! Will be back! read more

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Visited the restaurant on 9/17/2019. The food was amazing! The servers were sweet and offered recommendations. They also offered me a free appetizer and a free dessert; they tasted so good that I didn't mind my diet being ruined. However, I found a ripped beer label looking piece of paper wrapping around the ice in my drink; I reported this to a waiter but his reply wasn't too friendly. Yet, the friendly server of my table came by apologizing after learning of the incident. He took away my drink and replaced it with a new one with no ripped beer label looking piece of paper; kudos to him trying to make it up to me. I'd have rated it 5 stars if not for this incident. Definitely the best restaurant of this hotel. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with how good this place was!! I only say that, is because I heard a lot of buzz about it when it first opened a few years back and then hardly anything since. The waiter we had mentioned he was from Ukraine and he was super funny and friendly. We went for a birthday and they made the entire experience feel very special. The décor and ambiance were really awesome and upscale. The food itself was also very tasty, well plated, and well executed. Only slight negative was the location. It's a bit difficult to find and you sort of have to wander around the back part of the bottom floor of the hotel to find it. Will definitely be back! read more

We celebrated our 20th Anniversary at Garrison. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted and lead to our table. Two people said happy anniversary and were friendly and chatty. They brought us 2 complimentary glasses of 20 year old champagne to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Our server was Eugene and he was exceptional. So friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. They brought out 2 amuse bouche bites (small bite appetizers). One was a buttered piece of toast with beef tartare, which was so good that I wish it had been an option on the menu and the 2nd was a light and airy puffed cheesy bread that was kind of like a savory cream putt. We had grilled octopus, which was extremely tasty and tender. It was possibly my favorite bite of the night. Next we had kampachi, which I didn't care for because it was a bit too fishy for me and when our server came and saw that we hadn't eaten it, he asked If we didn't like it and when we told him he took it away and they didn't charge us for it. The next appetizer we got was the grilled avocado. It didn't taste at all like avocado. It was a magical creamy flavor explosion in my mouth. It had so much going on. I'm glad we tried it. The next bites were the tater tots and the Wagyu ribeye round. It was tasty but didn't taste different enough from regular steak from a texture perspective. It was a bit on the small side and pretty pricy at $65 but tasty. The greens on the plate were so good I could have eaten a bowl of them. I would try something else next time. We were presented with cool origami-folded dessert menus and opted for their coffee and their chocolate soufflé. The coffee dessert was delicious. The chocolate one was just a decadent deep chocolate flavor without much going on. I ate about 1/4 of it. They then surprised us with a beautifully decorated plate with another dessert for our anniversary! It was a Neapolitan cake. We were so full that I couldn't appreciate it but it was thoughtful and beautiful. Eugene thennnn brought us a plate that consisted of whole pecans dipped in dulce de leche chocolate topped with edible gold leaf and some mango jelly rolled in spicy salt. This was definitely a special occasion place where the service and selection are impressive and unique. Eugene was fantastic! They validate your parking so it only costs $5 for valet. read more

Celebrated my wife's birthday here this past Saturday, and can't say enough good things about the service and culinary experience. We were treated so graciously by Lexi upon arrival, and JR was our primary server. He gave perfect recommendations for menu items and wine. It was great how everyone worked together to ensure a wonderful dining experience. We had Jasper, Kaitlyn, and Haley who also helped out during our dinner. Last but not least, Ran, the manager, was so genuine and gracious to stop by and wish my wife a happy birthday. Thank you! read more

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The dinner experience is beyond the food but more enjoyable due to the people. Monet and Eric were personable and consistently checking on our flavor profiles and preferences as well as engaging with us as guests. The truffle tater tots are all they were cracked up to be and the steak is over the top! read more

Garrison - Truffle Tater Tots - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great place! Awesome service and amazing food. Digging the ambiance and kitchen. Great date spot. Make reservations early to get a seat. A good chance you can sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen if you can't get a reservation. I think it's the better seat because you can interact with the chefs - they are great!! Terms of food, so much good stuff. Just ask for recommendations and portion out depending on party size. Some things are shareable some are not. We loved it all. Really enjoyed the pasta and octopus, and for dessert, the coffee is amazing! read more

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Wow! That was the first word that came to mind after my first bite here. I had dinner here with my wife and a work colleague last Saturday after we checked in at the Fairmont. Everything is pretty much grilled over an oak grill and the kitchen is open for all to see the well oiled choreography of the chefs. We had the strip loin with grilled shishito and broccolini, the hand made bucatini pasta with the Dungeness crab and uni butter, and the porkchop. We shared the grilled home made sourdough with avocado butter. This was addicting so watch out how much you eat. We also shared the grilled butternut squash. Oh...I can't forget the home made tater tot squares with the aerated gruyere cheese and shave black truffle. The wine selection here is really good as well. My wife enjoyed the meal so much that she returned the next evening when I worked at the tradeshow across the street. This was the best restaurant in a hotel that I have been to besides the Addison at the Del Mar Fairmont in San Diego. The Austin food scene rocks! read more

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If you've ever wanted to eat the inventive dishes you see on Iron Chef, come to this restaurant. The menu is amazing, the plating is beautiful, and the atmosphere is comfy, homey and upscale. (Hard combo to achieve!) I opted to sit at bar and when I turned around I realized that I was the first person since the doors just opened. Star treatment x2! Sitting at the bar was amazing. As the restaurant became busier, it was like dinner and a show since the bar faces the open kitchen. It was great to see all the magic behind the scenes and the chef runs a clean, tight kitchen. Efficient and orderly. As a side note, this place is hard to find within the hotel. It's behind another restaurant and you have to walk through the other hotel to get to Garrison. The exterior looks like a house and it works with the theme of the other restaurant somehow. I had to ask a hotel employee for directions. On the food side, I was lucky enough to try five items: Citrus Cured Fluke Crudo - fluke with paper thin slices of kohlrabi and other amazing flavors and textures. It's so complex in flavor and texture that the best I can do to describe it is a complex sashimi dish having a party in your mouth. Tater tots - It's delicious squares of lightly riced potatoes. Crispy outside with a smooth melt in your mouth feel. Add the aerated gruyere and some shaved truffle and it's heaven. Order this. Actually order two of this; it's that good. Fermented Carrot "Embers" - spicy and complex! The red pepper harissa on top gives your taste buds a kick! The dill yogurt sauce helps to balance it out, but it's still intense! Wood-Fired Avocado - imagine a perfectly ripe avocado grilled and charred to perfection. The smoothness of the avocado is heightened by the strawberries. Then for a change in texture take a bit of the sourdough crisp and ennnjjjoy. So good. It's about a third of an avocado. Grilled Pork Chop - The pork chop was just as good as everything else and artfully plated. It was cooked perfectly- so tender and moist. The polenta it sat on had tons of herbs and pieces of corn in it. Super smooth and full of umami flavor. The garish was celery leaves which I thought was interesting. It was a good sized portion. With all that I tried I did not have any room for dessert. I already plan on coming back to this hidden gem at the Fairmont Hotel and now have a plan of going easy on the appetizers to give the desserts a try! read more

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