Garrison House

I really love the food here, especially the Brie pizza and the live music. The servers are all amazing. My only complaint is about the management. I was here a few nights ago enjoying my food, until I kept seeing the same manager coming around. It looked like he was picking on a server and I ruined the mood for me. It felt a bit unprofessional and I wish they would be nicer to the servers. My server did a great job and held up the dining area very well without needing any help. I would like to come back if the management improves.

The food and service were great. I started with the pretzel bites, which tasted fresh and came out hot. The main was the Chicken and Wadfles. Also very good. They have a great selection of beers and also a killer Bloody Mary.

The Garrison House is a nice restaurant in Brookline for a night out. We made reservations the night prior and were able to easily book a time that was convenient. During our night there in August, they had the large windows open, which is nice when the weather isn't too bad out. The food arrived very quickly and wasn't bad, but didn't stand out too much. For the quality of the food, it may be a little overpriced. The pizza was slightly bland, but the burger had a nice sauce for flavor and was cooked correctly. It's definitely worth checking out, but you may end up paying a little more for less. Our total bill for an appetizer and two entrees was around $65.

Fries are absolutely amazing! Food is a little pricey. Servers are extremely friendly and personable which I love. I love the ambience but could be a little brighter and a little more spacious.

Wonderful - we needed a good pub in the Village! Stopped in for a late lunch. The cocktails are delicious and the food was inventive, fresh, and well executed. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend and can’t wait to come back!

Prepare to be studiously ignored. I get so bored of going into this place and seeing 3 or 4 servers chatting away and never coming to get my order. Also, I don't remember the last time I went there and the beer I ordered was actually available. Service is glacial. How this place didn't become the heart of Brookline is unbelievable. It's a tragedy.

My friends and I dined here for the first time tonight and it was genuinely the worst service we’ve ever had. I feel bad saying that but it’s true. We sat without service for 10 minutes, then the drinks we ordered took a long time. We ordered nachos as an appetizer, they took 35 minutes to come out. We had to ask the hostess to take the menus off our table. There was no bussing, we had empty glasses and dishes on our table the entire night. We had to ask the hostess for a second round of drinks. Two entrees came out, and the waitress asked us how everything was. But, unfortunately the other two of us had to wait an additional 20 minutes for our entrees (salads with chicken) to come out, so the four of us finished at different times. We had to ask for takeout boxes and the check. Two of us are waitresses so we are familiar with the serving process, and it just seemed like this server didn’t hit any of the boxes. Also, we felt this warranted a review because her family / friends were there and they received much better service than us. They arrived after us, all of their food came on time, and received to go boxes while we were still waiting for our food. She hugged them and they left before us. It was unfair that our dining experience took two hours because of poor service. Imagine if we had been in a rush. The manager was very nice and the food was good.

We ordered chicken sandwich and crispy fish sandwich and spinach salad and wild mushrooms pizza and house nachos! Pretty good, they accommodate children easily, staff is nice.

Great place to be at santi made me feel so good and happy great bartender he's amazing second time in a bar and wow made me feel so happy gave me the confidence I needed AAA+++

What is really awesome about this place is the atmosphere and the extensive selection of craft beers. This is indeed a great place to stop by for a happy hour. My low score relates to the bartender's ability to pour beer. I don't mind play more craft beer, but I'd like to get a full glass when I order it. The pictures attached what I got on my $17 of Fiddlehead.

Service from Devon the bartender was good. Nice Bar Food was average and WAY overpriced. $17 for 7 wings & $23 for a Pastrami sandwich + $2 for a Admin fee to top it off. Lunch prices Will not return!

I came here on a Thursday evening to enjoy a cocktail with friends. The space is quite spacious despite its outward appearance, and it's also reasonably quiet. The upstairs is a great place for quiet and calm conversation. The staff were polite, attentive, and helpful. I tend to drink a lot of water when I come out to a bar, and we found our water jug frequently refilled without requesting it. My drink was the tipsy gardener, a whiskey drink featuring elderflower and cucumber. It was well balanced, slightly tart due to the lemon and simple syrup, and was refreshing on the way down. I would definitely come here again, and I strongly recommend Garrison house for a quick drink; well worth the price of a cocktail. And the cocktails are about 20-30% less expensive than those at other establishments with excellent quality.

Sitting at the bar, my spot to grab a beer or cocktail before dinner at one of the neighborhood's restaurants. Great selection of draft beers on their rotating menu. Casual, laid back atmosphere.

*3.75* From the outside, the restaurant looks very dark but on the inside it's normally lit. Pleasantly surprised by the ambiance! The food was good, decently large portions and fairly simple but had flaws. The lettuce wrap chicken tacos lacked flavor and the chicken was fatty. The mashed potatoes on my roasted chicken entree were delicious but heavy on the butter, and they forgot the carrots that were listed on the menu. The drinks weren't very strong (but cheap... my mule was $12) I also felt like the menu wasn't very interesting or diverse with options... Weirdly though I would come back!

Local watering hole with a wide range of guests sitting at the bar. Easy to establish conversations with all patrons and staff. Their old fashioned drink was on point but even more surprisingly, the food was excellent. The chicken wrap was my favorite as the chicken had been cooked into very thin and tasty strips (almost like a pate). Large draft beer selection too!

Great place to catch a bite. Sat downstairs on a Friday evening. Warm and inviting. Very friendly staff. We had pretzel bites for an app. Yummy. Entree choices were roasted chicken, fried chicken, sandwich, and steak freight. Everyone agreed that they would order it again. Very tasty. Was not overly priced. We would definitely visit again.

Food is decent and service was really good. Our server Lara was fantastic! We got the Thai chili wings, burrata salad and the burger - all were decent. The nachos, the hummus wrap and the chicken sandwich were a tad disappointing.

Came here late at night for a quick snack and this place is perfect for that . The Brussels sprout came out and I wasn't expecting them to be shaved and more of a salad but boy was it amazing . The nuts added so much crunch and the vinaigrette was tasty . The truffle fries were crunchy and inexpensive and delicious . The flavor bread pudding does change this particular one was so good . The place has an upstairs and downstairs bars . We opted to go downstairs it was smaller and warmer and a bit more cozy . The waitstaff was great . No complaints

I love coming to Garrison House when I have the chance. The bartenders and servers always are friendly and dont let my glass go empty. I have been here for brunch on a Sunday where they had someone playing guitar and singing. I tried the breakfast tacos with home fries and they did not disappoint. After coming off a night of partaking in a few adult beverages, this was exactly what the doctor ordered. I have also checked out their village social club which is down the stairs. It is a totally different vibe, but I dig it. A while back I really wanted to watch a basketball game, but everything was full upstairs. The manager told me not to worry and to come with her. She brought me downstairs and got me a menu. She pulled down a projector from the stage and put on the game so I could watch! When some more people came for the game she actually turned on the volume too. I am not sure what her name is, but she is there just about every single time I come in. Overall I highly recommend this place.

Service was comedic... one (very nice) server after another: one taking my drink order, another coming to tell me they were out of the main ingredient, another coming to take my food order, another asking, "so you didn't want any food?" etc. It would have been mildly amusing if the drink and food hadn't taken so long. (The restaurant was early empty.) The maple-seasoned Brussels sprouts were absolutely drenched in maple syrup -- couldn't taste anything else. The mushroom pizza wasn't bad but was extremely salty. When the bill arrived it included an "administrative fee" (4-1/2%, I think). That slayed me. Maybe I should make this a one-star review...

Sorry I have to downgrade and it would be worse if it wasn't for the fact we are hoping Garrison House will improve and stay. Last time we went all of our orders were horrible. What happened in the kitchen? The Power Bowl bears no resemblance to the original. Sandwiches used to be good. Needs a quality overhaul.

Excellent burgers here- very fresh, and well portioned. Extensive draft beer menu, and well pointed cocktails. Service here was attentive but the atmosphere was laid back. Great place for a casual bite and sip, one of my favorites in the neighborhood.

I love Garrison House! It is a solid restaurant that is always consistent. I like the burger with the white pub cheese on it, as well as the arancini, mac & cheese, and the fried chicken sandwich. I really like the atmosphere inside, and the downstairs room is great. Very chill vibe. The staff has always been great and I hope to go there for a long time to come.

Had a fun time at Garrison House! We decided to make a reservation for 8PM on a Friday evening. Overall, the food was good. Shared the pizza as an appetizer, which I would say was good and would order again. I really enjoy variety in menu options, so I was excited to see the Black Bean Burger on the menu (which tasted like it was made in in-house vs. being a store bought patty). My only hesitation would be that the cookie skillet was not my personal favorite. It was a bit on the smaller side, and I don't remember it being advertised with the glaze on the top? The whipped cream side was good. Again, this was just a personal opinion, as I prefer ooey gooey cookie skillets without glaze. All-in-all, I would definitely come back! Downstairs they have the Village Social Club, which was also fun to be at after we finished up dinner. There is a lot to offer!

I came here for dinner with my husband, and I appreciate that they label vegetarian and gf options. The pretzel bites were kind of bland in my opinion, but I don't like jalapeño cheese dip. The burrata with roasted pears looked good and they had salad options. I wish the eggplant pasta I got had more sauce, but the flavor was good. My husband said the steak frites were ok and he thought the salted caramel cookie skillet was pretty good. We experienced friendly staff and would go back to try the acoustic Sunday brunch.

Not only is it a beautiful restaurant with truly high quality, elegant, delicious food, but the people and experience are great too. We love it so much that not only did I have a pre-wedding event here, we also bought out the downstairs (an amazing place of its own) for our wedding after party. Highly recommend this restaurant for dates, and that you consider checking out the downstairs for drinks and food when they have comedy nights or bands. Truly a unique gem you can't miss in Boston / Brookline if you're a foodie!

This has been my neighborhood tavern for about two years now. Amazing draft list, huge selection, delicious new menu and great staff. Love it here!

I love the interior. Tons of space inside for any size party. Staff is kind. The salad options are delicious, and drinks are great quality!

Came here on a Thursday night. Warm and cozy vibe. When we got there, the place was pretty empty, but filled up. The server we had was training someone and both of us worked in hospitality so we've been in both in both of their shoes. The chicken sandwich was really good, but only a couple of bits had the aioli. The Mac and cheese was disappointing. Unfortunately the service was lacking. We thought we had to be somewhere at a particular time. We had plenty of time as it was around 20 till and we wanted to be out by quarter after. We both noted about how the server never really checked on us and a table was seated next to us. At around 10 till we decided that we should get the check with desert just to be on the safe side... A table was sat down next to us and was being helped by the same server so we thought for sure we could put our desert order in and ask for the check. TWENTY MINUTES (30 total) since we decided that we would need to ask for the check because of the lack of attention, we had to keep looking around and fortunately another server came over as he could see we needed something.

Great hangout spot for withered boomers looking for a subpar knockoff of an Applebees lemondrop martini, tables so close to one another you feel like swine at the trough, and a child's menu assortment of dull American favorites. Decor is what Baudrillard calls the hyperreal (you'll know it's not a speakeasy if you notice it's a shitty corner pub). Note: prices are absurdly inflated... because inflation, right?

bartenders were friendly but the bar was badly understocked. No Miller lite or Bud light. I asked for a Corona and was given a Corona Premiere without the bartender letting me know they didn't have actual Corona. ordered a Jameson and was given a substitute without being asked if I even wanted it because again the item was not in stock.

So I was here for work and ate here almost every day, I love there southwest chicken. On Thursday though I ordered 2 to-go with no chipotle sauce. I wanted 1 for while waiting for my flight home (lunch) and then 1 for dinner (5.5hr flight home). I also ordered a Thai chicken wrap and the maple bacon brussel sprouts. Well, I am really sad I didn't check before leaving the restaurant with my to go order. The first southwest chicken was correct that ate while at the airport waiting for my flight but when I opened the second one for dinner I was really upset, it had the chipotle sauce on it and they forgot my avocado. I had to wipe off the sauce and I rinsed off the chicken but I am really disappointed. This place's food was so good and when I ate there the service was great and so were the cocktails. I am really sad that my last impression has been dampened. I am giving 4 stars because of the mess up with my to-go order but eating there i loved the southwest chicken, the maple bacon brussel sprouts are amazing and the Thai chicken wrap is good. For cocktails I like that the bartenders were able to make my Hugo spritz but I also had the espresso martini and the ice box, I love coffee cocktails. If I am back in Boston I would definitely eat here again but wouldn't trust them with to-go orders

Marshall was our server , he went above and beyond . Everything came out with perfect timing and he was very accommodating. Great vibes and great food

My breakfast poutine came to me with burnt fries and no "gravy" just watery sausage. It was bad. The chicken and waffles had good flavor but the portion size was disappointing with only one piece of each. The Power Bowl was far more of a salad. And the restaurant had kids' plastic cups but no kids menu? Garrison House was the only place with reservations available for Mother's Day and know I know why. And while they didn't specifically offer a MD brunch you'd think at least one person would wish the moms eating there a Happy Mother's Day. Nope. It was a bit depressing really. We won't be back.

I have had two very different experiences with Garrison house and hope the bumps will continue to smooth out. First, I hosted a brunch here for a friend who was getting married. The food was excellent, and planning with the manager over email was a breeze. Unfortunately, service was slow and no one told us our waitress had to move over to the bar so I had to chase down our check. When I checked in, the hostess was not aware of the plans I made with the manager (special mimosa flights for guests, food allergies, we were bringing a cake, etc.) even though I went over them with her when she called to confirm the reservation the previous day. The second time (one month later) when visited I went to the bar downstairs and had a great time. We were given excellent service, the bartender was very knowledgable, and was able to make great recommendations. There was a band as well which was nice. I look forward to coming back to try more of their dishes.

This is the new gem of Brookline Village! Since it's reopening Garrison House continually delivers a unique dining experience with excellent drinks, service , dining space and of course food! The downstairs "speakeasy" area boasts live music and amazing espresso martinis ! The menu is packed with tasty and varying dishes (my favorites are the poutine and the wings!) . I come here no less than once a week and will continue coming back!

The food wasn't good. The burger was $22, was a 1/4" pre formed patty and was undercooked. Overpriced and underwhelming.

Awesome food and wonderful service for our family dinner before surgery! We loved the choices for apps and dinner, and they had a great selection for children's meals. Many adult beverage, especially beer, selections and yummy desserts too!

1st visit on a Saturday evening: I thought it was strange that we got a call with a reminder and notice that evening was busy ("very booked")and our party (5) had to arrive on time & together in orderto be seated....ok? Pizza was very undercooked but safely edible but not well cut..?rushed? Asked for plates, given saucers- Salad was delicious.. the nachos had literally almost nothing on them. Beverages were good beer selection nice but no diet coke or Diet Pepsi -clearing plate as quickly as your last bite: definitely rushed! I would like to try it again but maybe not a weekend

Awesome drink menu and lite bites. We didn't have dinner, just apps and drinks. But dang they were awesome! Highly recommend!

Nice place, but be aware that the food portions are SMALL, and so are the drinks, I literally drink my mojito in 3 sips, small cup with ice, totally not worth the price, good service overall

Service was slow even when there was no dinner rush, everything was/is overpriced, music was blaring, nachos at $18 with fake pump cheese was an insult. We asked for chicken on them and the menu said they included cilantro. Neither the chicken nor the cilantro was on them. Service was weird, awkward, and uncomfortable table side manner. Won't be coming back. The nachos alone was enough of a turnoff that I wouldn't trust them with anything else. Kitchen should be embarrassed.

The food, beer, and service were incredible. My wife and I live in Newton and came here on a random Saturday night. We were greeted by a friendly host and we sat at the bar. There, I learned about the mug club where if you can drink all 75 taps (not all in one sitting obviously - you are limited to 5 a day) then you get in the mug club which entitles you to your own custom/larger mug and other member only events. I plan on going back and becoming a member over time. Such a nice ambiance and exactly what I'm looking for in a local bar.

Great poutine and Samuel Adams Summer Ale on draft. Everything on the menu looks great, but it ain't cheap.

Sitting at the the window gave us a clear view of all of Brookline Village. Great food and giant cookies.

Ok....where to start with this place? I will admit that the bartenders were wonderful. Very attentive and helpful. However, someone needs to teach them a few things about serving Guinness. First of all, they serve God's gift in a 16 oz regular ol' American pint glass. If this wasn't sacreligious enough, the bartender placed the glass under the tap and pulled it in a single shot, filling it to the rim and served it to us immediately. Sigh. Even after asking him to use the traditional two-step pour with a tilted glass he only tilted the glass, pulled it in one shot and put it in front of us. Double sigh. The Guinness was thin and didn't taste as it should either. Triple sigh. On a positive note, they did have a good selection of ol' standbys and newer local brews to choose from. (Which we forced to avail ourselves of). WHile we were deciding on a main, the hubby decided to order the nachos with (extra) chorizo. These were supposed to contain "blue corn tortillas, monterey jack cheese sauce, chili roasted corn, hot pepper relish, black beans, chipotle aioli, cilantro | $17". The only ingredient we could identify from the above list were the blue corn tortilla chips and a sprig of cilantro. The Monterey Jack cheese sauce (if that's what the orangey drizzle was) was COLD! There wasn't a bean to be found, nor aioli. There was some pickled peppers but they were not hot (temperature or spicy) so for $22 we got a handful a handful of corn chips with some unidentifable ingredients with some (not a lot) chopped chorizo on top. In short, it was laughable (except for the price). Now for the entrees. The hubby ordered the lamb Ragu, ($28) for which he had high hopes. Calling the serving small would be an exaggeration. It was also very lean on the lamb ragu sauce. Be forewarned full-blooded males: eat before coming here or you'll go home hungry. I ordered the mussels which were quite tasty and if I were to ever come here again, I would order. Sadly, that will never happen. The only memorable thing about the place (besides the lovely bartenders) was the bill: $143. Not including tip. Ugh.

I really wanted to like this place. The location is great and the atmosphere is nice. But the most important part, the food, was so disappointing. There is so much potential here but it just doesn't hit the mark. We got the Caesar salad, veggie muffuletta, and the burger. All were just meh. The Caesar was really bland (tasted like mayo in tue dressing...?) and served with stale bread. We asked for fresh bread and they made whole deal of it-- that was really weird. We never got it either. When the food arrived, the bread on the sandwiches was soggy and the Brussels we got as a side were undercooked. Also, calling that sandwich a muffuletta was really generous. It was nothing close to one. It was a soggy grilled vegetable and cheese sandwich. The only saving grace was the draft menu. They really need to work on the menu for me to ever consider returning. Such a shame.

Solid pub in the heart of Brookline Village. Came here on a Wednesday night and was greeted with super friendly and explanatory staff, all fully masked and observing COVID protocols. Deep beer list, tasty cocktails, and very solid American fare. The mussels were luscious and paired with excellent fries (crispy, salty). Walked away from 2 drinks and 2 entrees at $80 after tax and tip. Great time!

Really nice staff, good food and nice open space that is convenient for meeting a group or sitting outdoors. There is something on the menu for all kinds eaters. Delicious fries.

Food was minimal considering how much you pay, and service was mediocre. Worst, however, was that they charge a hidden service fee - of course, this is AFTER you purchase your food and can't do anything about it (think bait-and-switch where they lure you with "low" food prices, then force you to pay extra when it's too late.). This is something I do not tolerate. If you want to pay better wages for your workers, it's YOUR job to pay them more, not mine. Increase the price of food and pay them accordingly, don't pull a bait-and-switch on me.

I really want to like this place since it is the only casual American food option in the neighborhood, butI haven't gotten there yet. Twice I have gone and spent way too much money for unexceptional food in modest servings. Disappointing. I don't need to see any more. Feels like management has a recipe for making profits but doesn't actually care about the food concept/brand.

The only bar bar in the village but meh. Wings weren't hot. Or spicy. Fries were cold. Cocktails ok. We weren't local so got the let's ignore the tourists treatment.

Nice spot visually, but the bar tender downstairs had no idea what he was doing. First, he didn't know if a Malbec was a red or white wine - and had to ask me to "point to it" on the menu. Also the wine was bad, and had clearly been open for too long. Another couple, who we spoke to as they were leaving, told us the same bar tender didn't know how to make a margarita or a basic martini. They were told he "didn't have the ingredients" to make either. They left to go elsewhere and so did we.

Wow! This is quite a fun little place. I stumbled upon this place with my partner and we had the best time! On Friday and Saturday nights they have live music at the downstairs bar which leads to a fantastic vibe. Overall atmosphere is pretty good with some very good cocktails on the menu as well. The service has always been an extremely pleasant experience. The poached peach salad was really refreshing and had complex flavors and textures rather than just throwing greens and fruit together. They also have small sides like the skillet Mac and cheese which was a perfect generous size for when you're there for the cocktails. The price is a little high than it should be especially for the sizes of the cocktails. I would definitely recommend going on the days the downstairs is open. Thats the whole charm of the place. They do stop serving food a while before they close so make sure to check that before you visit.

Martini was fine, but who puts Mayo on nachos?? And sweet? Ordered nachos to be safe. Bad idea

We stopped here for Sunday lunch with the family. Garrison house is beautifully decorated and its easy to see the bar is going to be the highlight. Service was attentive and they win points for customizing dishes for kids meals and its a family friendly place. I think the food needs a bit of work. We ordered the pretzel bites and they fell short. The bites resembled mini loaves of bread and the cheese sauce was cold and flat. My husband and I had the burgers and could have been better. The buns were tiny, the fixings were minimal and the fries were strangely cut, almost sloppy. I can not quite pin point it. The chicken tenders were home made but again taste was flat. It was a bit more expensive than it should have been for the amount and flavor of the food. We are going to come back bc its family friendly but I hope the kitchen works on the basics of the their food. Thats what fell short in my eyes. With a little tweaking, this could be a neighborhood gem and make up for matt murphys not being here anymore.

Terrible service from an untrained, rude bartender in a not so busy place. A 4% Admin fee that is listed in tiny print at the bottom of the menu, for mediocre food. Not worth the price for poor service and hidden fees on bland food. Would avoid if you can.