Went here completely by accident! We were extremely happy we did! We usually go to a place nearby that happened to be closed due to a small kitchen fire. So, we stumbled on this place literally 5 minutes from our house! I must have mentioned this place 20 times saying how it's always packed we must try it out. However, we never stopped in until this past Sunday on Mother's Day of all days. We were worried we'd never get a seat, walked in at 5 and had a seat within 15 minutes! The hostess was really nice. The menu has a ton to choose from and my boyfriend and I both deciced to get steak. I had steak tips/scallops and he had filet mignon and stuffed shrimp. It was absolutely delicious. Our waitress was amazing, super fun and really sweet. We cannot wait to head back here for dinner or lunch! A great first experience!!! read more

Good service, amazing bacon cheese burger!!!! Been here a few times and love it! They also have amazing desserts

I went there today with a friend and 3 kids all age 3. We ordered 1 soup, 1 sandwich and fries and 3 kids meals. It was lunch time and our bill was $54.85. 2 of the kids didn't even like the Mac and cheese or the fries that came with it. I just don't understand how it could be so expensive for lunch. I would not recommend this place read more

More times then not this place is really good. But On a night that they can't get a salad right I find it crazy that NO ONE from the kitchen can come out and apologize for the error. NOT THE BARTENDERS FAULT they all felt bad. Just saying it should have been acknowledged by the chef on duty This night only one star but generally 3 or 4 and sometimes even a 5 read more

This review has been left as a direct response to 'Susan' from Chelmsford. .. who we had the unfortunate bad luck of dining next to. the staff was courteous and the meal itself was excellent. we would have had a really nice evening if it wasn't for Susan from Chelmsford, who we had to listen to her bad misfortunes and family disfunctions. she was LOUD, drunk and VERY obnoxious. so obnoxious that we had to move our table to finish dinner! I have even further disdain to read that Susan brings her mothers Alzheimer's condition to further her agenda. How dare you use that as a crutch for your drunken immature behavior. Unless your parents were stone deaf there was no excuse for you yelling your life's story so loud. I want to thank you for ruining our evening and everyone within ear shot of your fat ass. I would highly recommend this restaurant, the food and service was excellent, the manager apologetic and sincere,, and now that Susan from Chelmsford won't be stopping in, the quality of people just improved considerably! ~Rick read more

Every once in a while, against my better judgement, we decide to give it another shot. Every time, we curse our decision. I keep reviewing because I can't let this go. This restaurant has SO much potential, especially in a town starved for restaurant options, but the food is ordinary at best. Often, it's poor. I keep waiting for Gordon Ramsey to come busting in. Food aside, what really gets me are the prices. Hands down, this is the most expensive restaurant in Billerica. It also costs more than Tavern In The Square, Not Your Average Joe's, Tony C's, Buffalo Wild Wings, to name a few. All far superior in quality and atmosphere. What keeps Garrisons going is the bar. The locals love it and it's banged out every night. Kind of a biker bar of sorts. read more

It saddens me to write this review. My wife and I have been going to Garrison's 1-2 times per month for well over 10 years and would give it 4 stars for most visits. This review is for last Sunday, 11/6/16. We arrived about 5-5:30 and were greeted / seated in the restaurant section. The issue is no one came over to our table for 15 minutes, while there was a crowd giggling at the front register. I could have gone up to complain, but i wanted to see if they would ever come. They did not, so we walked out and went to another restaurant where we were promptly waited on. I'll give Garrisons one more try, but if they do not get their act together, it will be the last time. There is no excuse for ignoring customers while the staff plays at the register. read more

First time ever eating food from this restaurant. Ordered take out. Both my son and I got sick from the steak tips that had no taste. Wings my fiancée ordered were extremely dry and poor flavor. Not impressed. read more

Chicken broccoli and Alfredo was priced at 17.99 ($19.35 after tax) while the menu had chicken broccoli in white wine for much less and this is in North Billerica and for lunch. Never going back again!!! read more

Been here a few times I live across the street The food is good for the price The prime rib is by far the best on the menu The burgers are a little too dried out for my liking but are good Cheddar jack chicken is very good well worth trying And also had the lobster ravioli great portion great tasting read more

Great fun gathering place! Dining area well used. nice bar! Varied menu, fair prices, good food. Prime rib looked awesome! Chicken parm good. Steak tips only fair. Some pieces tender, others tough. Staff very accommodating and pleasant! Good parking. Easy to find. read more

I go here for the steak tips and the baked scallops!! And some drinks!! Nice place, it gets busy though...

Ate there Saturday during the day. From Peabody but every time I go up in the area, I am making an attempt to stop and eat, very good food is excellent read more

We got the spinach and artichoke dip, and I got the baked seafood platter, it was delicious, my boyfriend got the crusted chicken Parmesan, it wasn't that great but the service was awesome. read more

Ok, went back to try the food. Ordered a Reuben to "play it safe". I literally could not tear the "meat" with my poor teeth while trying to eat it....the giant rubber slice would come out and end up on my plate, further disgusting me. I was there meeting up with my mother who for some reason swears by this place. I considered adding 1 star for her but I didn't want to be held accountable by fellow yelpers....you can thank me later. read more

Better than I expected although I do not know why I was not expecting much. I went for lunch and got a bacon cheddar burger. the waiter was friendly and helpful. the burger was a good size and cooked exactly how I had requested. The bacon was cut to fit the burger so I didn't have huge pieces hanging out. The fries were crisp and tasty. They are a steak and seafood restaurant so I do not feel terribly fair judging them only on a burger, but that is what I had so that is what I will go with. I will be going back here again. read more

Came with the wife. Have to admit. Prime ribs was on point!!! The non franchise chain tends to taste much better than the big franchises chain like long horn read more

What I ordered: Sprite, Nachos, Medium-well Cheeseburger (Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion) with French Fries. What I got: Sprite Stale & Burnt Nachos The cheeseburger was cooked more medium than medium well with just a touch of pink in the middle. French Fries. Quality of the Food: Nachos - Stale and Burnt, Not enough cheese, cheese was bland. Toppings were Black Olives and Scallions sparingly sprinkled on top. Good size helping's (about 1/2 cup of each) of sour cream and salsa on the side. Cheeseburger - Prepackaged frozen burger, the LTO seemed fresh, the Lettuce was your basic iceberg lettuce. The French fries were really good. Friendliness of the staff: Our particular waitress was like Mary Tyler Moore on a bag of amphetamine's. I didn't understand half the things she said because she spoke so fast. One of those people who don't actually breath until they are done talking. I think she was friendly because she kept on smiling but I couldn't understand half the things she said. Needless to say, the service was fine and prompt. They seemed understaffed on this particular night so I can understand why she would seem stressed/anxious. Decor and Cleanliness: Typical Pub atmosphere, a bar area and a dining area. It seemed clean but the lighting was very dim and made it difficult to really tell. Cut the cheese and wrap it up: I wanted to like this place, it had a decent menu with other items I wanted to try. They had two Nacho appetizers, a "Chicken Nachos" and the "Nachos" appetizer. I got the Nachos appetizer, I assumed they came with beef because the other was with chicken, that was my bad, they did not. The scallions looked a bit old, not like really old but were probably cut in the morning. I won't order the $7 Nachos again. You can easily do better at home in about ten minutes with a bag of chips, salsa and a quick zap in the microwave(ya, micro waved chips are better). The cheeseburger although slightly undercooked was tasty and good sized. I was pleased to get a center piece of lettuce and not the banged up white pieces that resemble celery. The French fries were really good, I wasn't expecting much but these are better than average fries. They weren't piled high like most restaurants but the portion size was adequate. The menu had some surf and turf items that sounded good and I was surprised to see they had American Chop Suey. I'm hesitant to order a $20 plate of steak tips my first trip to a new restaurant. It's not a ton of money to spend but I always feel like I got ripped off if it's a bad meal. My buddy had clam chowder and a salad. He thought the clam chowder was from a can. Nothing bad to say about the salad other than the red onions were pungent. My first experience here is that this is an average restaurant. I'd go back and try something else if someone asked but I'm not going to tell you that I'm craving to go back here. With other average places around there's nothing that would really separate this enough to make me go out of my way for it. read more

Under RATED!!! This place should have at least for 4 stars in my opinion. Yeah the decor is dated and it doesn't look like much out and even inside the restaurant. Get over all that ish. Garrison's had one of the best prime ribs I've had in a long time. The price and portions are right. I'd def go back to this joint. ROZAY CHOICE: PRIME RIB. read more

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I went here last night. It's a typical family restaurant. Fine for families with children or couple dining. I was disappointed because I really wanted salmon. I was told that it's a special and is only available certain times. The chicken and fries were good. read more

Very nice place. Basic decor but the fog and the service were excellent. The King's cut Prime Rib was unbelievably tasty and tender. Really well seasoned and perfectly done. I wanted to try dessert, but was too full from the huge chunk of perfectly done meat. read more

Great sports bar located on 3A in Billerica. It's across the street from a Wendy's and situated between a Cumberland Farms Gas Station and a Verizon cellular phone vendor. Reasonable prices, good food, great deserts make it a worthwhile stop. Trivia on Wednesday night's in the bar area for some good times is always a blast. read more

Grabbed a quick lunch here...not a bad place, but not outstanding either. The service was good and we were well taken care of. I ordered a portabello melt that was pretty good and the sweet potato fries were really good. The cream of crab soup was a bit watery, but was ok. I prefer a thicker soup. Not a bad spot for a quick meal, especially if you're just driving through and want something inexpensive with options for everyone. read more

Let me tell you why I like Garrison's: the food is prepared well, the service is good, and the prices are reasonable. This has become my go-to place when I'm looking for a casual bite with friends. It's low-key, unassuming, and everything you'd expect from a typical New England tavern. They run the gamut from tasty appetizers (I recommend the stuffed mushrooms) to packed sandwiches (the Reuben and buffalo chicken are excellent) and fish and chips. If you'd like a break from cooking and plan to have leftovers for lunch the next day, this is a nice bet that's better than fast food. read more

I really love this place. Full of locals and regulars but unlike a lot of places everyone is really nice and respectful. Great place to sit, have a cold beer, some great food and play some keno. Honestly my favorite thing on the menu is their French Onion Soup, I have never had one as good as theirs. Can't say enough good things! read more

Server was prompt and took our order. They have a huge menu which made it hard to decide we both got the heal parm. Dinner rolls were brought out not warm but it was nice to have rolls. The heal was a little tough. And the sauce was kind of nutmeggy. The portion size was huge and was impossible to finish. I enjoyed the french onion soup but my girls clam chowder was luke warm at best. Service was great and the dining room fairly clean. read more

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From the outside I almost did not go in. The inside seems like a Dennys. The food and service is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I ordered the surf and turf, and with a beer it was under $30. The prime rib was like velvet, and juicy. I had the baked haddock, and it was very good too. BIG portions! read more

I am reviewing Garrison's based solely on takeout; I have never eaten in the restaurant. But I will say the restaurant looks really nice; it's clean, well laid-out, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The first time I got takeout from Garrison's, I would have given it 3.5 stars. The food was fine but not impressive. It was kind of bland, nothing really stood out, it was just... ok. We got it again the other night and I had the buffalo chicken sandwich, and it was the most 'meh' sandwich I've ever had. Again, it was ok I guess, but barely had any buffalo sauce flavor. The flavor was just so dull, and the fries were cold and soggy. But then... that's when it happened... I took a bite of my sandwich and.. wait for it..... A BIG BLACK HAIR CAME OUT!!!!!!!! Neither me nor my wife have black hair. There was a black hair, on my sandwich. Yes, it was gross, but yes, I pulled it apart, inspected it, and finished eating it because I was starving. But it pretty much totally soured me on Garrison's. I would give them 1 star instead of 2, but I don't want to pull their average too low because I want to give them the benefit of the doubt. Yes, I got a hair on my food, but I doubt it happens that often. I didn't call them about it; I just didn't want to talk about the big black hair. Overall, we will probably not get takeout from Garrison's again because there is nothing special about it; I have no reason to go there, because there are 4 or 5 much better options nearby. It's probably an ok place to go sit and eat, but I'll let you be the judge of that. read more

This is a local's favorite working man's restaurant serving traditional American food! However, my review pertains to the bar and the outstanding bar staff that has served me many a Friday and Saturday evening! These ladies are professionals, and are "the" reason that Garrison's bar does so well! It is great to walk into a place where the ladies serving you seem to be genuinely happy to see you! So if you're in the Billerica area on a Friday or Saturday evening, stop by for some great service, a few "cold ones", and enjoy listening to the band! read more

I've eaten here on numerous occasions over the past 4 years. The food never disappoints, the service is great (the wait staff and bartenders don't seem to have a high turnover rate, that helps a lot) and the atmosphere is perfect whether you're on a date or out with family. read more

I've been there twice, first time I got steak tips and scallops. Tonight I got parmigiana crusted chicken with tomato and capers. Since they cook everything fresh, the chef was able (and willing!) to make mine without breading and it was delicious! Everyone there is friendly, definitely a home town vibe. The live music in the bar was a pleasant surprise! read more

Garrison's - Parmigiana chicken without breading over broccoli - yummy! - American Near Me - Billerica, Massachusetts

We have visited Garrisons 3 or 4 times in the past and have been pleased. We decided to visit again tonight. We try to eat healthy even when eating out and there are good choices on their menu for us. I ordered the baked haddock with no crumbs or oil/butter. It came with a starch and vegetable and I chose rice and broccoli along with an extra garden salad. I loved my meal. The rice was delicious, very light and not salty! The fish was excellent, cooked perfectly even without oil and crumbs. I squeezed lemon on top for an added burst of flavor. My husband ordered the terriaki turkey tips with rice and mixed veggies, along with a garden salad. He enjoyed his meal very much. Our waitress was also very good read more

Went there Monday night to use a gift certificate a friend had given us for Christmas. We were seated promptly, and our waitress was attentive as could be. I had one of the specials that evening, salmon with dijon sauce. Very, very good! And the portion was huge! I had enough left over for two lunches. Dave had the rib eye steak with bourbon mushroom sauce and a baked potato. Again, delicious and such a huge portion he couldn't finish it all. After reading reviews here, I have to mention the only thing that bugged me. One of the servers had long, long black hair that she put into a ponytail...but when she walked by it swung furiously side to side and at the time I kind of cringed, hoping a hair didn't fly off onto my table. LOL! Silly thing, but after seeing the comment about the hair, just had to mention it! Hair or not, we'll be back again! read more

Went Saturday night with my cousins. 5 interesting ladies. First. The manager was amazing. Right on top of things. Food was good. We had Stephen as our server. You could tell he was new. Tried his best. The steak tops were only fair. Manager explained the reason. But thru our 10-12 " requests ". Stephen held his own. We told him he might need a drink after serving us. He laughed and agreed. So all in all Stephen rocked it He actually made our stay fun. Good luck Stephen read more

Stopped in for the mixed grill tips, BBQ chicken, and sausage. The food was better than average but the service is what made it A+ we had a very friendly waitresses and the food came out hot and fresh tasting. Big bar area with music and dancing. Cougar alert...watch out all you 21 year olds....lol.....definitely a cool crowd of mixed aged folks. Be back soon. read more

Garrison's - American Near Me - Billerica, Massachusetts

GARRISONS has improved itself the food is amazing and the service was outstsnding. Rarely would I rate a resturant this high but they actually impressed. I highly recommend you check it out. The atmosphere isn't the best done in 99 fashion Almost. That would be the only fault I could find. Try it and enjoy! read more

Great Bartenders. Good Food. Only leaving one star off due to the fact that I wish there was one or two apps. or entrees that were a tiny bit healthier. Change up the menu a bit. As someone who goes there often because it is my husbands spot to relax after work I'd love a healthy option besides a salad. My husband suggests chicken fajita..the veggies and chicken part read more

This working man's restaurant knows how to pump out great food and drinks without ever seeming overwhelmed. The place is huge and packed with locals who come out at the end of a long week to spend their hard earned money and definitely get their money's worth here. Delicious steaks, baked or fried haddock and scallops, pint size cocktails, large glasses of wine and a soup included with most entrees. The quality of the food as good as the fancy places in Boston proper. The staff: amazing, accommodating, sincere and professional. Special shout out to Jennifer, our incredible waitress who made us feel so special and cared for, Julie at the front receiving guests, directing customer traffic, getting us seated as quickly as possible and helping us surprise my brother in law for his 60th birthday. If you are visiting Boston and are looking for a break from the stuffy steakhouse atmosphere, don't miss this place! read more

Garrison's - American Near Me - Billerica, Massachusetts

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Food is delicious, I cycle between the mixed grill, buffalo chicken sandwich, and haddock sandwich. Always fire. Drinks are made strong and tasty. Good beer selection. They always have specials too. Great local spot. read more

Very pleased with our meals and with the new look of the restaurant. I would have given 5 stars but for an inexperienced waiter who needed a little coaching. He was very pleasant, however, and I would give him time to catch on. My chicken parm was delicious and my husband's meal disappeared from his plate quickly. The renovations have made a big difference and the food is consistently good. read more