I visited Garson's restaurant for the first time yesterday. I came around 8 pm on a friday and it wasnt busy at all. We were invited by family friends who chose the place, which is 5 minutes from my house. Unfortunately when i first walked in, there was a weird smell. I didn't pay attention once seeing family friends. I did not order, but i had the lentil? Soup, which was a little cold but it was still good. My boyfriend along with his mom and dad did not like the soup, but my boyfriends nephew did. The hummus was average. The bread was good! The other two dips that were put on the table were not good. Main course was the best part. 12 people plus a baby shared 3 orders of the mixed kabob plate? I dont know the name as i did not order. The green pepper and onion was good! The tomato was ok. The kafta kabob and chicken kabob were great! The beef kabob? Was ok. The mixed rice (green rice with some type of bean in it, with white rice) was amazing. Best part! I want to make that green rice one day The service was good, one waitress was helping us. The only problem with service was the drink orders were messed up twice. Oh, and that the manager kept staring at me as she was walking back and forth. I don't prefer to be stared at while eating. I would probably only go back for the rice and the kabob. But i would dress up more fancy next time, maybe then i wouldn't be stared at! Lol. read more

I've been coming here for years. So it's bittersweet for me to leave this review. The restrooms smelled horrible and were subpar. Especially during this pandemic, you would think the restrooms would be cleaner, sanitized, checked more often. Door to women's restroom doesn't even close. On to the food. They now serve food on disposable plates with plastic knives and forks. Appetizers were on foam plates, not sturdy, but understandable. Baba ghanoush was in a ceramic bowl with old metal spoon. very bland. No salt, not as lemony as before. Two orders were Yadi's favorite. The chicken came out pink...on both orders. Sent back. The others at the table finished their meals even before ours came back out. The owner was there- no apologies for the food or the delays. There was only one waitress. There were only a total of three other tables, a total of 10 people dining, including our party of 4. I will have to think twice before returning. read more

This is a pretty good Persian restaurant. Their food is true Persian food. My favorite is the koobideh and rice with all the sumoc and I love noon paneer sabzi and chai before the meal. read more

The food was very good but the service was so bad that I will never come here again. If it'd been busy or the food had been slow from the kitchen that would have been one thing, but there were maybe 4 tables seated with as many servers. It was as if my waitress was making an effort not to notice when I tried to get her attention - I waited over thirty minutes from being seated to being asked to order, and another thirty minutes after I was done eating to get the check. read more

Best persian food in Houston. Excellent food and service. The special on Thursday is amazing. I come here at least once a week.

I really like this place. Not only is the food good but the atmosphere is nice too. It's a good place to have a nice meal and talk with whoever you're with (unless it's Friday night when they have the belly dancing which can be a bit loud). The mirzaee ghasemi is awesome and we have it every time we go. This last time we went our server, Frank, was totally awesome. He made some really good suggestions that made the meal I had with my in-laws really great. This time we tried the lamb shish kabab and it wasn't gamey at all and tasted really good (which was surprising because i usually don't like lamb). We also had our usual beef, chicken and shrimp kabobs. mmmm.... can't wait to go again. read more

This is a good three stars, as in "It was A-OK!!!", a 3++, like if it got into a fight with the other three star reviews I've given, it would win. (& granted, before my drive down to Houston, I had just eaten the best gyro wrap I have ever had in Austin, so my taste buds had high standards tonight). I got food here with a group of nine. Despite some of the haterade towards the servers here, ours were pretty decent, no complaints there. We started off with naan and a tray of hummus, babaghanosh (mashed egg plant with sesame seed oil, lemon juice, and garlic), and tzatziki. The naan they served sprinkled with sesame seeds was by far more delicious, with that nutty, sesame flavor. The downside about their naan was that the edges were very fluffy and soft, but the middle was thin, insubstantial, and crunchy - I prefer naan that tastes like a puffy and airy pillow through and through. The dips were all pretty good. As for the meat, the lamb shank was amazing. It was melt-in-your-mouth tender, perfectly and lightly seasoned, and flavored with a soupy tomato sauce. The tomato sauce was so good, everyone at the table was mixing it into their rice. I also got to try the grilled salmon and the barg (strips of charboiled beef rib eye). The salmon was a bit overcooked and didn't taste like much; the barg was tender but lacked the "juiciness" it claims on the menu, as well as the flavor. Some of the grilled vegetables they came with tasted pretty charred on the outside. Dessert was great though. All in all, we tried the cheesecake, apple pie, baklava, and saffron icecream. The first three were pretty average, but the saffron ice cream was amazing! It tastes sort of earthy from the saffron, but sweet, flavored with some sort of honey? There are also pistachios in the ice cream, so the mix of flavors and textures was pretty wonderful. YUMM. I could eat it all day. read more

For over 20 years we have been to Garson. My kids, my family, all have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. My kids number one pick for dinning out is always Garson. Not McD, not OlivG, not other restaurants, but only Garson. We have come to know the staff and the management team at a personal level over the years and Going to Garson for us is practically like visiting family. They are our Garson family. For my Father's Birthday, I got in touch with Nayibe, who has been part of the staff at Garson for many years. She helped me put together an order for a large group of guests. She personally prepared the yogurt drink and separated all items as I had wished. Thanks to Nayibe, my Father's birthday turned out to be a feast, with excellent food prep and quality. Thank you all for maintaining quality, service, and integrity even during the pandemic. Looking forward to graduations and engagement parties to come.... read more

Place is too legit. Ordered hummus, salad and another dish that I don't remember the name of. I could have bathed in a bucket of that hummus it was the biz. Since I ordered my food to go I was a little bummed that they didnt put utensils in the bag. That didn't stop me from eating my salad with my fingers though! Judge me all you want but when you're far from home and hungry you'll eat with your fingers too I'm sure. Ha! It was still good! No shame! Next time I'm in the area I'll more than likely stop by again hoping they remember my utensils. Don't let those two dollar signs fool you. This place is def more of a three dollar sign restaurant. read more

Yuck....I swear the chicken kebab was recycled and used in the fessenjun...

4.5 stars. Frack, I really wanted to be the first person to review this place! Looks like Daniel H. beat me too it! I love everything about Garson. Let me start by saying that I love Persian food (a sick obsession is more like it) I would attribute this to my upbringing in Southern California and my kind Persian friends who have been nice enough to cook for me. I lived in Houston for a few years and would go very frequently and was never disappointed. The Shirazi salad is fabulous, as are all of the stews, very tender meats, and seafood. The dill rice is fabulous and is tough to pull off (I know, because I have tried to make it, and it comes out like crap!) Persian food is one of my favorite cuisines and Garson executes everything very well. Some people might be put off by the prices (which I think are just fine), so I would encourage those people to go for lunch, when everything is very reasonable. read more

Came here with a group of 6. Ambience: Nice, comfortable surroundings. Appetizer: Pita bread came warm and fragrant. Hummus has a good balance of flavors. I'm echoing the rest of the reviews here and I have to say that the bread was probably the best part of the meal. Mains: Red snapper kebab, quail, and beef kebab (marinated in garlic). I didn't try the fish kebab but both the quail and beef was very good. I was told that the fish was a bit fishy. Quail was a bit tricky to consume because of the bones but was served still a little pink near the bones (that's a good thing). Beef kebab was a tad dry but still moist and flavorful. Dill rice came with the order and was very fragrant and fluffy. Service: Excellent, warm service by the host. Frequent refill of tea and water without prompting by the waitress. She also frequently checked up on us. Overall: Great service and good, solid, food. Excellent bread. read more

My best friend is Persian and has always loved this restaurant. She has fond memories of her family dining here, so when we decided to visit friends in Houston, we had to come here. We had reservations and when we arrived we were promptly sat. I was hoping we would sit in the main dining room but were sat in an adjoining room. They immediately brought our drinks and naan and a plate of herbs, radish and feta. We started with eggplant and hummus. They were both delicious, I especially loved the eggplant, roasted and pureed with mint and whey. The naan they served with both dips were very good. We ordered "family-style" Koubideh, Chengeh and I think Boneless Chicken, they came with grilled vegetables. Gehmeh, a stew with tomatoes, split peas and beef was satisfying. We also order dill and plain rice and a side of yogurt dill. Dessert was a fried honey cake that I didn't care for, too sweet. read more

A very good place to eat lunch and try something different. The layout is very nice and an upper scale type place. I kinda expected it to be like the place across the street swarma king. Its not the same at all much nicer much more elegant food. I had the lunch portion of a dish I cant remember the name (I know not to helpful) it started with a word like Rizio or something. What it is is slices of beef rib eye I had cooked med rare, it comes with a vegetable medley and scalloped patatos but I changed it out for a creamy dill rice. This was the best thing I have eaten in at least a month or so. The sauce that is on that steak is just awesome in every way. I ate all of it and only wished I had more. It had one grilled jumbo shirmp on it that was cooked to perfection the combo was great. You could tell someone back there in that kitchen knows what they are doing THANK YOU GUYS! The hummus was great, the bread that comes with it was just as good and nice and warm and fresh. You can watch the guy cook the bread right up front, cant get much better then that. When you first sit they will bring you a bread and a plate with cheese and radish and other leafy items to put with it. Works out nice has alot of flavor. I had a vegtable soup my buddy that went with me ordered and we had split in two diffrent bowls. But that was not tasty to me at all, but we gave it a shot. He did not like it either. But all in all we got out of there for lunch with a 45 dollar bill not including the tip we gave 25% this time as we were very happy with service and food all together. read more

Waited all these years to go eat at Garson. Finally tried it tonight and didn't have a good experience at all. 1. Parking is horrible. . Not many places to park. 2. Food .. the waitress kept touching the bread with her hands when serving it. Not sure if she washed her hands 3. 2 people in our group ordered beef koobideh. Both ending sick throwing up and diarrhea. Never ever going to this place. ..ever. Been going to the competition located on westheimer and gessner for years and always a good experience. . There is usually a wait to get seated. .but worth it read more

Terrible. We took 2 guests here, so it was 4 people total. Told the waiter to bring out food for 4 people. He brought out food for like 1.5-2 people and charged us for 4 or 5 people. I've never felt so ripped off, disrespected and taken advantage of in my life. Each person should hhave ordered from the menu if I had know they were going to do that. What a terrible place. And the management and waiters are all stuck up and sleezy. The food is not worth it either. So many better places to go. Only went there because it was in the area. Never again! read more

***Updated Review 12/24/2015**** Was a bit unhappy after my second visit as I thought I was over-charged with 18% tip included in my tab while I paid additional 18% without realizing the additional amount. However, I sent an email later to the restaurant and they confirmed me that they never include additonal tip added by customers. It is the restaurant's policy to include 17% service charge in the check (dine in only). It is good to see the restaurant owners and staff taking their customer's concerns seriously and it shows their commitment. I took out my dinner from the restaurant today on christmas eve and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. The food was good and we enjoyed every bit of it. I will keep coming back. Thank you folks! read more

This place is probably the best persian restaurant in Houston. Their food is the tastiest. I have tried a ton of them but this was the most consistent in quality. Their service was good and we had a great waiter. I would absolutely recommend it. read more

Garson Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Must try Persian food. The food is crisp, herbaceous and fresh. Garson exemplifies Houston's diverse food culture. I first went by myself and now all my friends and family go regularly. The atmosphere and wait staff are top notch and dishes are affordable. Due to Covid19 the dining room is closed so get online and order takeout. read more

Cute place tucked away on a busy street. I was surpise to see how nice it was when I walked in. The service was good. My friend and I got greeted and seated promptly and they came to get our drink orders, brought out bread. We both got the #27 beef and rice. It was good, not over the top delcious. It was a good amount of food for a fair price. My sprite got auto refilled a few times, good service. Best part had to be the after dinner mints when you walk out. Theyre those soft mints but with chocolate or orange flavor. Yumm! read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time and were very impressed. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great. We will definitely be back. The Kabab koobideh, tomato and cucumber salad, dill yogurt, sour cherries for the rice, and quail appetizer are all recommended. read more

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Wonderful restaurant! Service is top class... Nadia and Ms Miri the manager are so welcoming and helpful. If u have not gone go!! Shrimp, quail ....all wonderful,. Great dining experience ... watch them make the bread! read more

Garson Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Another restaurant that has been around for YEARS.. Always fresh, great customer service and TRUE YUMMY PERSIAN FOOD!! and Best meat Kabobs! Crowded so get there early for a table and parking. read more

Persian restaurants are tricky because Persian food can be cooked very differently depending on family/cultural traditions. Although the food was good, I can't say it was the best Persian food I've had The Kashke-bademjan (eggplant) which is usually my favorite dish, seemed pretty meh.My favorite kashke-bademjan I've had so far is served at Bijan. The koobideh was also not my favorite. It seemed a little under-cooked, and I felt the ratio of onions-beef was a little off for my taste. Darband is my go-to for kabob. The fesenjan (pomegranate/walnut stew) was way too sour for my taste. See the problem with fesenjan, is that depending on the chef, the stew can range from sweet to sour. There is nothing wrong with sour fesenjan, but personally.... i don't like it. My favorite fesenjan is served at Kasra. Garson's strong points are its ambiance and its service. The location is open, and feels homey unlike many other persian restaurants in the city. Also our server was very attentive, and never let our bread plate or drinks go empty. Again- something I haven't experienced at other Persian restaurants. read more

Good Persian food outside of NY? Who knew? On my first visit to Houston, I was brought to this restaurant on Hillcroft and what a surprise it was. The ambiance was very nice and clean. It reminded me of the middle eastern food up North. Now more importantly, the food was great. We had the eggplant appetizer ,which was very flavorful and well prepared, as our appetizer course. For my main dish I had the beef chengeh. This is more or less ribeye kabob over pilaf rice. It was spot on medium rare and popped with the flavors we associate with this type of cuisine. Give this place a shot if you're ever in town. read more

Good place! We went on a Friday night and they had a talented belly dancer performance at 830! Enough scant women talk, on to the food! Hummus was good... But not enough for what we paid for! I had the chicken sultani which had a combination of chicken barg and chicken koobideh and it was good! The meat was tender and juicy. It came with dill rice and the dill flavor was definitely overpowering and it takes away from the dish. My fiancé had a veggie pesto pasta it was good. Overall I've had better and wish they tweaked the flavor profiles of the food a bit. read more

Delicious food, friendly service and cheaper compared to others. We loved the bread and hummus, amazing and bread is unlimited. :) Yum! It does come out hot and fresh the best way to get it. The lamb was delicious and fell off the bone so tender! Rice was delicious and everything was in generous portions. Which who doesn't love that? The plates were delicious. The kids each had a chicken kabob with rice and lots of chicken on the stick. The coffee was a delight, it was Turkish and then regular coffee. Great! The tabelouh was amazing and the hummus was suberb. I highly recommend this place if you are nearby or would love to come for some great tasting Mediterranean food. Thumbs up!! read more

Pretty great place for Persian food, parking is very convenient. food is amazing and comes in great portions. make sure you try their green rice, it is out of this world. atmosphere is very relaxing and great for large groups gatherings. also it is has really great lighting. I wish they have more lights in their parking just for safety purposes. read more

I wish I could leave no stars...do not go here!! They ask you how you want your chicken cooked.. Medium or medium well sir? What?? No wonder most of these people left reviews of getting sick. I have been 3 times and have been equally dissatisfied.. The service is beyond poor the waiters are rude and bossy, and the food is over priced and lousy, give your business to Kasra and Caspian. Much better food way better pricing knowledgeable wait staff and above all HOSPITABLE.. This restaurant in one word..."gross" read more

Nice restaurant. White table clothes. Friendly but slow service. Disgusting old lettuce and vegetables. read more

After having this place recommended to us by an Iranian friend we went there couple weeks ago for the first time. We left feeling very satisfied with our dinner and the restaurant. It is right up there with Kasra Restaurant which is my usual go-to place for that cuisine. Chunks of lamb used in lamb kebabs dry out real quick and are usually dry at most places. Not here! The lamb kebabs we ate were the juiciest we have ever tried at Persian restaurants around town. I ordered the lamb shank which was also very very good - tender, fall of the bone, and cooked in a delicious tomato-based gravy. I have to make a special mention of the complimentary bread and our server that night. The bread was the best thing i ate that night (no disrespect to the other food which was also very very good). It was, in fact made fresh by our server Behram....we saw him roll out the dough and quickly bake it once he saw our empty bread basket. Behram ensured our food was brought out in a timely fashion, kept filling up our bread baskets with fresh, warm goodness and ensured our dinner here was a nice experience. I will definitely be coming back here often. read more

Craving Some good persian food on a Thursday night at 10pm? Garson is your place Came here after a graduation ceremony for a celebration dinner and had he place to ourselves. We were late to our reservation so an extra star for the ratin cause the staff and restaurant dealt with a group of 15 people the last hour before closing. Kudos. We ordered the maast and kashk as appetizers and both were tasty and the yogurt has a little bit of a homemade taste to it. Persian kids can equate it to their mom making yogurt at home in the pots when you were five years old. I ordered the chicken kabob with bones and they came out juicy and yummy! The rice was a little bit on the dry side but nothing a little butter couldn't fix. I can't vouch for any of the red meat plates such as the koobideh (ground beef) kabob or barg (filet) personally, but the wife says the koobideh wasn't bad but nothing exceptional. Will definitely consider Garson for future persian food whenever I am back in Houston. read more

I have been going to Garson since I was a kid! I lost sight of this little gem for a while but recently fell back in love. The food is always consistent and delicious. I have dined here a few times during the pandemic and they have done an amazing job at making customers feel comfortable and safe. They follow all protocols and seem extremely committed to providing the best dining experience. Sanitation is on point and it's a wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I have been to Garson a couple of times, however it is not my favorite Persian restaurant in town. The food is somewhat average for my liking. They give you complimentary bread and paner ba sabzi, which was good. We order the khashkebodemjon, which was called "eggplant" on the menu as an appetizer. It wasn't my favorite from the ones I have had in the past, maybe it was a little too sour than I usually have it. I also ordered the kobedieh and juju kabob for my main dish. The chicken was overcooked and the kobedieh was lacking flavor. However, I did like the ambiance and customer service at Garson. They had a belly dancer and Persian music, which is always nice, makes you feel like you are at your kale's house back home. read more

I've been to a number of persian restaurants in the Houston area and this one is in my top 3. The hostess greeted us and let us pick our table. Our waitress was lovely and paid the right amount of attention. The bread was warm and soft, and they gave us plenty of radishes with the mint, parsley, and cheese. For appetizers the scallops and shrimp were both tasty. I had the Garson special (steak and chicken kabobs) entree with dill rice. Everything was good, the chicken, ribeye, sweet onion, bell pepper, and tomato. My friend had the eggplant stew which looked delicious too! It is much nicer on the inside than the outside suggests, and they have some outside seating available near a fountain. I'll definitely be back. read more

Very good service and very good food. Great taste and great service. Good location. Belly dancing on Friday nights! read more

Garson Restaurant - Lamb shank! Very rich broth! Do not waste! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Yallah shabob ive been waiting for my food for 30 minutes shino tsewoon back there hafla?

The food is always good and the service is prompt but not pushy. The meat is very well seasoned. Everything is very fresh. Enjoy!

Hands down, the yummiest food in Houston and we have a lot to choose from. I always get the same thing, so maybe I'm not the best judge. However, what I get is superb! The light appetizer of pita bread (?), radishes, feta, fresh basil and parsley is awesome to start and a nice palate cleanser before your meal. The eggplant appetizer is scrumptious and even better than the baba ganoush, although the baba ganoush is outstanding. Next up on my order is the Pino Shrimp appetizer, which is my meal and I always have leftovers which I dream about until I have them the next day. The Shrimp are large and grilled with the perfect amount of spicy heat. Small rounds of fried polenta cake, mushrooms, tomatoes and artichokes fill the plate and all is covered with a delightful lemon butter sauce. OMG!!!! Soooo good. Dessert is always Faloodah (frozen vermicelli with rose water ice and fresh lemon juice and cherry syrup poured over) with a scoop of their homemade pistachio ice cream. Maybe if I ventured off this perfect menu, I would be disappointed as are some of these reviews, but not likely to happen. I only get to go here a couple of times a year, so I will continue with my perfect order. I highly suggest these menu items. And take my word, the food is CONSISTENTLY perfect and service is good but not as consistent as the food. No one has ever been rude or inattentive and some wait staff have been exceptional, so maybe that part is hit or miss. read more

Excellent ambient with a Great food and service. I recomend the Mirza Gharsemi. Fair price! read more

Garson Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas