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Le Jardinier - Houston, Houston, TX
Award-winning

Le Jardinier - Houston

4.7
4.7
170 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Michelin-starred Le Jardinier is a unique and refined restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli located in The Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

Rooted in timeless French approach, Chef Verzeroli has created a menu where plants play a prominent role: seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by wild and sustainable fish with local Texas meats. All our breads are gluten-free and baked in house.

Le Jardinier's light-filled space will evoke a feeling of relaxed-luxury and incorporate custom art pieces with outdoor dining set within an Isamu Noguchi-designed sculpture garden. In 2024, Le Jardinier was awarded one Michelin Star at Texas' Inaugural Michelin Guide.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 714-3015
  • Website
    http://lejardinier-houston.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • NYE at Le Jardinier Houston: 2nd Seating $295

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Enjoy a 6-Course dinner menu with celebratory add-ons available including caviar service and rare wine pairings. Amuse Foie gras crème brûlée tartlet 1st course Blue fin tuna tataki, herb pistou, avocado, marinated tapioca, Royal Kaluga caviar 2nd course AOP Gruyère cheese soufflé, winter mushrooms, hazelnut 3nd course Chestnut ricotta agnolotti, sunchoke fondant & chips, shaved black truffles 4rd course Poached Maine Lobster, buttery potatoes & cabbage, bisque, tardivo 5th course Dry Aged Ribeye, celeriac and artichoke macaroni, grilled broccolini, Périgueux sauce Dessert Marron Glacé Mont-Blanc, Chestnut Confit
    NYE at Le Jardinier Houston: 2nd Seating $295 photo

  • Christmas Eve with Le Jardinier

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Join us at Le Jardinier this Christmas Eve, featuring an exquisite 5-course dinner menu curated by Executive Chef Felipe Botero, for $185 per guest. To begin with: Royal Kaluga Caviar 1oz $100 / 2oz $190 Corn blinis, traditional accoutrement Amuse Foie gras crème brûlée tartlet 1st course Citrus cured hiramasa, heirloom radishes, calamansi vinaigrette, Royal Kaluga Caviar 2nd course AOP Gruyère cheese soufflé, shaved black truffle, winter mushrooms, hazelnut 3rd course Saffron Carolina gold rice risotto, Maine lobster and bisque, winter greens 4rd course Red wine braised Chuck Beef, buttery mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, treviso tardivo Dessert Cranberry Nougat Log
    Christmas Eve with Le Jardinier photo

  • NYE at Le Jardinier Houston: 1st Seating $175

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Enjoy a 4-Course dinner menu with celebratory add-ons available including caviar service and rare wine pairings. Amuse Foie gras crème brûlée tartlet 1st course Blue fin tuna tataki, herb pistou, avocado, marinated tapioca, Royal Kaluga caviar 2nd course Chestnut ricotta agnolotti, sunchoke fondant & chips, shaved black truffles 3rd course choice of Poached Maine Lobster, buttery potatoes & cabbage, bisque, tardivo Or American Wagyu Beef bavette, celeriac and artichoke macaroni, grilled brocccolini, Périgueux sauce Dessert Marron Glacé Mont-Blanc, Chestnut Confit

Menu

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What 170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    French

  • Houston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Jardinier in Houston offers an elegant dining experience with "exceptional food," "phenomenal staff," and a "beautiful ambiance." Located within the Museum of Fine Arts, it combines "stunning flavors" with artistic presentation. While some reviews noted inconsistent service, the restaurant is praised for its "impeccable service" and "world-class" offerings. Perfect for special occasions or a sophisticated evening out.

170 Reviews

  1. Dwan

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Michelin restaurant. It was an amazing experience. The food was divine and it was arranged like artistic masterpieces. So appropriate for a restaurant located at the art museum. Our server, Elvio, was professional and attentive. It’s obvious that he enjoys his job and making people happy.

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  2. Nicky

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable experience. Was very different food form what I’m used to but was very good. Would recommend.

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  3. Dennis

    Hawaii

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t mind paying for excellent food and service. Neither the food nor the service were at the level you expect for the prices. I ordered a bottle of wine. 30 minutes later, a manager informed me that they didn’t have the wine. Why did it take 30 minutes for them to figure out they didn’t have the bottle of wine? No service recovery of any kind was offered. It took another 15 minutes to receive my second-choice wine, a $90 bottle of dry riesling from New York. Meanwhile, no bread was served. While I received a cup of water, no carafe was left at the table. At any café or restaurant in Paris, you get a basket of bread as soon as you sit down and drink a cup of water. My main course was a mushroom and parmesan risotto. I asked for a protein option and was told I could get a fillet of salmon. They didn’t tell me the salmon was actually the main course salmon at $42 even though I was merely ordering a side of salmon for the top of the risotto. $42 for a 5.5-ounce fillet of salmon, which is maybe $9 at Walmart or Whole Foods. So, my $24 risotto cost $66, which is outrageous. The risotto itself was below average. No visible parmesan and the mushrooms were chopped up and barely there. In Paris, you would see shaved parmesan in the mushroom and unchopped mushrooms. No fresh pepper was offered nor was I given a knife to cut into the salmon. When I complained about being charged $42 for the salmon main course when all I had was a piece of salmon on a risotto, they deducted $5. But even at $37, it’s still highway robbery. Most restaurants would charge between $12 and $18 for a fillet of salmon on a risotto or salad. I was never offered coffee, dessert, or cheese. No manager ever came to see how my meal was.

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  4. Michael

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced. Good food, great service. ……………………50

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  5. Vicki

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting. Excellent food. Incredible service.

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  6. Michael

    Houston

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary menu and service. One of the most visually beautiful dining rooms in Houston.

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  7. Nomia

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Taste of Autumn seasonal menu, and every course was incredible. Our server was professional and friendly, we had good conversation with him, and right at lunch time (around 12:45) the restaurant was full but with a nice noise level that allowed us to easily converse. Absolutely recommend for a great meal!

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  8. Judith

    San Francisco

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a special, celebratory brunch here and it was marvelous. Service is impeccable, food is delicious and artfully presented, ambience is calming. Cocktails were yummy and beautiful; love that they create one to complement special exhibits.

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  9. Alaadin

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok … service took forever and the atmosphere was ok but a lot of noise around of us from other guests … it did not leave up to the hype as Michelin star restaurant.

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  10. Angie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, great food! Well deserved Michelin star!

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FAQs

Le Jardinier - Houston is rated 4.7 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Le Jardinier - Houston

5500 Main St, Houston, TX 77004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighbourhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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