Garrison - Washington, D.C.

I’ve been a fan of Garrison for two plus years since I moved to DC. It always was a dependable reliable great place with good ingredients great recipes and good service. I dined 10 to 15 times over two and a half years. When I read this morning that tonight was the last night of service I was dismayed and booked a table immediately and especially because a good friend who I had met there was in town. Unfortunately the last experience was very poor. Garrison didn’t take care of us and didn’t honor our reservation; they didn’t meet their commitment to us and we went elsewhere and had a great time but, you know, we missed what might’ve been a great sayonara to a great place. I wish the chef the best. But I’m going to go to his next place with a question in mind now about how he treats loyal guests. I’ll be providing a more detailed letter to the Washington Post and the New York Times. This place was good enough that it warrants a watch.

Garrison is one of the few places I've found in the year I've lived here that I really love. They are consistently warm, welcoming, unpretentious, with delicious food and drink. I am so sad to see them close. The neighborhood will not be the same without them!

I've been to Garrison twice now. The first time was great. Superb even! This second time, though, you'd think the kitchen had never prepared for a full house before. 1 of our 3 apps came out 45 minutes after ordering followed by our mains. The serve actually told us that the kitchen was so backed up it was no longer preparing apps. One of the members of our party found her food cold and the garlic totally blackened. It's a shame because I expected more

This is an awesome restaurant. Sad that they are closing.

That was an incredible meal. One my best dining experiences ever. Amazing food.