Garrison is a hidden dining gem tucked inside Fairmont Austin.
At the very end of food hall concept Revue, find the facade of a porched white house framed by Greek revival pillars, an American flag and a Texas flag. Enter to the left and the Garrison experience begins, with not a white tablecloth in sight. Instead, the unique dining room exudes rustic-industrial drama, thanks to dark wood tables, blue clouds projected on the walls, exposed beams and piping visible in the inky ceiling space.
Backlit shelves filled with chopped post oak wood line the room, a testament to the kitchen’s dedication to live fire. Fresh flowers and cushioned pink and blue chairs add playful pops of color throughout the space, and a sleek open kitchen lined with black subway tile provides a backdrop for the laser-focused work of the chefs.
- Sink into prime cuts like the tender Akaushi wagyu eye of rib with spinach and smoked turnip and the tomahawk steak with horseradish cream and grilled asparagus.
- Begin your meal with the warm, delicious parkerhouse rolls with cultured butter and fermented honey.
- The wood-paneled private dining room has the mood of a cozy cabin made modern with touches like streamlined turquoise chairs and geometric lighting fixtures.
- Enjoy upscale takes on classics like tater tots with aerated Gruyère cheese and black truffles.
- Not in the mood for red meat? The Austin restaurant treats its grilled fish and hearty vegetable dishes with as much care and panache as its prime cuts. Whole branzino with salmoriglio sauce and an order of hearth-roasted beets delivers as much flame-kissed flavor as the juicy steaks.
- Although Garrison’s facade features green doors at the centerpiece, you will actually enter the restaurant to the left of the porch area.
- The hotel connects to the Austin Convention Center, so expect it to be particularly busy when events and conferences come to town.
- Arrive early (or stay late) to enjoy a drink at Fulton, Fairmont Austin’s vibrant lobby bar. There is nightly live music and the cocktail menu — which spans from familiar to curious — are not to be missed.
- On your way to dinner, be sure to pause and admire the massive marble installation outside the entrance to Revue. This incomparable dalmata stone, a marvel of nature presented in quad cuts, was sourced from Italian mines in 2015.
- The menu at Garrison focuses on grilling and smoking proteins, from dry-aged steaks to whole fish.
- While you’ll find far fewer cuts of
meat on the menu than your average Austin steakhouse, the selections here are
top of the line. Sup on wagyu eye of ribeye from Texas-based HeartBrand ranch.
- Peruse a selection of no-proof cocktails like Luxe Bergamot, a blend of Fairmont’s own Lot 35 creamy Earl Grey tea, yuzu, lemongrass and blueberries.
- The Austin restaurant’s extensive wine list features coveted Old and New world selections, from Château Lafite Rothschild and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti to Harlan Estate and Opus One.
- Garrison’s craft-focused spirits collection includes mezcal from Oaxaca, sotol from Chihuahua, an extensive Caribbean rum selection, Japanese whisky and, of course Texas whiskey from select producers, including Balcones Distilling and Garrison Brothers.
Business casual
Dinner
Gluten-free options
Private dining
Reservations recommended 
Self-parking
Valet parking
Vegetarian options
