Garrison

4.5 (598)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

524 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Garrison brings Chef Rob Weland's seasonal American cuisine to Capitol Hill. We offer a simple yet sophisticated menu featuring the freshest produce, roasted meats, sustainable seafood, hand-rolled pastas and a full bar and wine list all presented in a comfortable neighborhood setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.garrisondc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Robert Weland
Private party facilities
We offer a unique and intimate space for partial and full buyouts for larger groups. Email us at info@garrisondc.com, and our private dining concierge will help you plan an event to remember.

Location
524 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
Between E and G streets SE
Parking details
Metered street parking is available as well as neighborhood zone free parking.
Public transit
We are located two blocks South of the Eastern Market Metro Station on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bus routes also pass in front of the restaurant property.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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4.5

(598)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

598 Reviews

VJ
VictorJ
New York City33 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 13, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
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.
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HeatherH Gold
Washington DC20 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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!
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SGab
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined on January 13, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
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
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wadzenga15 Gold
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an awesome restaurant. Sad that they are closing.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in DC.
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Matt
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on January 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service on New Years has been an absolute disaster. We were given the incorrect drinks twice, the pacing for courses was uneven, there was no explanation of the food when it was served, and one tall bearded server in particular was rude with guests. Look, I get if the waitstaff doesn’t want to be here tonight, just don’t advertise it as a New Years dinner. We’ve felt rushed and for the price it has been an extreme disappointment.
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MatthewM
Baltimore2 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 22, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pretty disappointing. Scallop meal came without any sides and I left feeling hungry. I won't be back.
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WBLMac
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful as always. Even when you *think* you know how the dishes will taste, intriguing surprises await. The seasonal items this time included fried celery root and a robustly flavorful gingerbread dessert. Good service and nice wine options. A great place for holiday dinner with family.
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KyraS
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very seasonal and delicious. I loved the creativity of the menu and we had very attentive service.
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Neighbor Gold
Washington DC60 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 10, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with the gougeres which are delightful. The waiter recommended the cabrito and two people had that and said it was amazing. I appreciated being able to have a half portion of the lovely pumpkin pasta, and we all admired the cheeseburger which was also delicious.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.garrisondc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Robert Weland
Private party facilities
We offer a unique and intimate space for partial and full buyouts for larger groups. Email us at info@garrisondc.com, and our private dining concierge will help you plan an event to remember.

Location
524 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
Between E and G streets SE
Parking details
Metered street parking is available as well as neighborhood zone free parking.
Public transit
We are located two blocks South of the Eastern Market Metro Station on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bus routes also pass in front of the restaurant property.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Bakery

Buttermilk Biscuits$7.00

Spring Quiche$19.00

Cinnamon Raisin Bread$7.00

Poppyseed Gougères$7.00

To Start

Farmstead Cheese Plate$17.00

Chicken Liver Parfait$12.00

Strawberry Salad$14.00

Breakfast Sandwiches

Toasted Parker House Roll$17.00

Sausage & Biscuits$19.00

Mains

Brown Butter Pancakes$16.00

Smoked Carolina Trout$17.00

On The Side

Applewood Bacon$7.00

Smoked Potatoes$7.00

Duck Sausage$7.00

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