Garrison

About Garrison

Firewood stacked in lit wall niches sets the theme of the dining room, where plaid armchairs, dark wood and a glassed-in chef's counter surround a kitchen cooking over post oak. The menu is New American with a Central Texas accent: ranch-raised beef, Gulf fish and octopus, farm produce, and dishes reviewers keep naming such as the duck toast, an egg custard with caviar and a porterhouse for the table. Sitting at the counter to watch the cooks is a favourite move. Service draws the strongest praise of all, with several diners describing staff who turned a milestone dinner into something personal. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m., closing at 9 p.m. early in the week and 10 p.m. from Thursday, and is dark on Sunday and Monday. Scores stand at 4.7 on about 400 Google reviews, and it is listed in the Michelin Guide. Budget at the top end and dress for the Fairmont.