Garrison

I’ve left a couple 5 star restaurant reviews before, but Garrison is one of those standouts that truly deserve it. We came here to celebrate my birthday and were blown away. Food standouts: Truffle tater tots, kampachi crudo, blueberry foie gras parfait, and akushi porterhouse steak. When most places have a truffle and potatoes dish of some kind, I typically just get a dusting of truffle seasoning or flavor. The tater tots at Garrison have multiple layers of fresh shaved truffle all over the top. Their crudo of yellowtail has generous cuts of fish. The blueberry foie gras parfait was hands down one of the most interesting and surprising flavor combinations I’ve ever had. And the porterhouse was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, and prepared ready to share. I also loved that every plate was made to share, which is how we like to usually eat anyway. Service was superb. Our server answered specific menu and ingredient questions, gave great recs, was attentive but didn’t hover unnecessarily—just great. Ambience and vibe felt elevated without being stuffy. Being inside the Fairmont was festive, since it was around the holidays, and parking was free after being validated at the restaurant. Great pick for a special occasion or Austin style fine dining. We’ll absolutely be back.

One of the most underrated fine dining experiences in Austin for sure, everything is well prepared, very creative, and a good combination of flavors. All the dishes we ordered were perfectly cooked and the service was really great. Cooking with a wood fire is complicated but they do it amazingly and beyond our expectations. Definitely a hidden gem!

We came here to celebrate our anniversary and had a stellar time. We were treated to complimentary champagne to start off our evening. We tried the raved-about tater tots and goodness, what a treat!! Just get them! We had grilled oysters as well and they were spectacular. We shared the grilled broccoli with our meals and loved every bite. The post oak smoke flavor made the dish! I had the roasted golden tilefish which was described as a “fish and chips meal without the chips”. Lightly fried and served atop a kohlrabi remoulade. We finished the night with some complimentary truffles which were also delicious. Make the reservation and give this place a visit! Exquisite!

What an amazing experience! Wonderful staff, phenomenal food, truly one of the best meals I’ve had! I had the biscuit with lavender honey, scallops (broth was to die for, waygu (insane), and truffle tater tots (no words)! The complexity yet harmony I has with these dishes truly was a wonderful experience. Then they closed with this amazing smoked chocolate caramel…. Such an amazing meal! Thank you chef Jakob and staff! I can’t wait to come back!

The amazing staff and amazing food leads to, you guessed it an amazing time. For the love of everything get the duck breast and truffle tater tots. The wagyu doesn't compare to the duck breast surprisingly, with such rich and complex flavors it is sure to be a palate pleaser. Magnificent food which is well thought out. The branzino was smoky and rich with a spectacular char. The non-alcoholic drinks are delightful too so I do recommend that with your meal.