Award-winning

Le Jardinier - Houston

4.8

156 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

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.

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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

Location
5500 Main St, Houston, TX 77004
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Area
Heights / Washington
Parking details
None

Experiences

Thanksgiving Day at Le Jardinier ($185/person)
28 Nov 2024 only
First Course (Choice of): Poached Gulf Shrimp, herb pistou, tapioca, brandy cocktail sauce Burrata, squash, poached apples, pomegranate, pumpkin seed Chicory salad, green goddess, radishes, candied pecan Second Course Carolina gold rice risotto, mushrooms, kale, aged parmesan Third Course (Choice of): Heritage turducken ballotine, gravy & cranberry condiment Ora King Salmon, almond & bell pepper romesco, artichoke Wagyu beef bavette, sunchoke fondant, black garlic coulis Sides for the table: Fried Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Mushroom Stuffing Mashed Sweet Potato Dessert (Choice of): Millefeuille, goat cheese chantilly, fig sorbet Pumpkin patch, speculoos cookie, ginger ice cream Valrhona dark chocolate cremeux, caramel sabayon
Christmas Eve with Le Jardinier
24 Dec 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
NYE at Le Jardinier Houston: 2nd Seating $295
31 Dec 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

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Houston
French
Houston
French

Review summary

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Le Jardinier in Houston delivers an "exquisite dining experience" with "stunning flavors" and "impeccable service." Nestled in the Museum of Fine Arts, it offers a "gorgeous" setting with views of outdoor sculptures. Highlights include the butterfly dessert and an "incredible" yucca-crusted cod. Ideal for special occasions!

156 Reviews

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Tina
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The cheese course was delicious. Service very nice. Our entrees were cold all 3 in my party. Scallops, risotto and pork all cold. We waited about an hour for our entree which is expected with fine dining. However I do not think it was just fine dining. I am very disappointed in the experience.
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G.B.
Houston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time to dine at Le Jardiniere, and it was even better than the first time! The food was exceptional - we loved the fall menu. The mushroom risotto was sumptuous, and the pork chop with mustard coleslaw was moist and flavorful. The ambience and the service are unmatched. Such an elegant and refined evening!
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Steven
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place. Food was a bit pricey. Would have loved more explanation on the 5-course meal.
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Patricia
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good, not great. Expected more flavors and more proactive service from a Michelin star restaurant.
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Kelly
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely incredible. The fall inspired menu was done to absolute perfection. We got help from the sommelier who was incredibly nice when we couldn’t decide which to order with our lunch. Cant wait to go back!
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DebraL
Austin
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love that the menu is seasonal. I had an appetizer (garden salad with caramelized anchovy dressing, pickled cauliflower and wafer-thin croutons) and the parisian gnocchi lardons with squash veloute with a lovely sparkling wine. The service was impeccable, and it was surprisingly quiet, given that the restaurant was mostly full for lunch. Beautiful decor and ambiance, would be perfect for entertaining out of town guests or for a special occasion. I hope to go back to enjoy other seasonal menu creations.
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Jill
Houston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was truly delicious. We had the cheese plate, the burrata, the mushroom risotto and the ice cream trio. No complaints. The staff seemed a bit green, but were very attentive. I loved the menu design with the fresh leaf inserted at the top corner. Wine list was very good.
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winington
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely white linen dining experience. We sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air while we were treated fabulously. The food was delightful, the service remarkable, the staff attentive.
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Valeria
Houston
28 reviews
vip
2.0
28 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
In earlier reviews, I raved about the food and the service. Then the next time the wonderful waiter was the only trained waiter on duty. The other people just stood around with water pitchers. Sunday there were clusters of employees hanging around together while the room was 1/2 full. Our waiter must’ve been back in the kitchen helping out. He did want to do a good job. What the place needs is a manager. It’s quite an obvious that you don’t have one. The food remains remarkable but that really isn’t enough.
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Eric
Houston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we want to impress guests, only Le Jardinier consistently earns rave reviews. Gone are the days where we could get a table almost any night of the week. This place is getting more well-known and we now make reservations well in advance. It's worth the anticipation. Nothin beats walking through the massive new museum hall on the way to checking in with the host. No place in Houston like this. Hands-down - the pinnacle of a Houston fine=dining experience, but within reach. Thank you to David, Thurston, Chefs Alain and Felipe, Elvio, Tia, and the entire crew.
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Le Jardinier - Houston is rated 4.8 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

5500 Main St, Houston, TX 77004

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Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Area
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

Website
http://lejardinier-houston.com/
Phone number
(713) 714-3015

Le Jardinier - Houston

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving Day at Le Jardinier ($185/person)

Christmas Eve with Le Jardinier

NYE at Le Jardinier Houston: 2nd Seating $295

Menu

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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