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Le Jardinier - Houston, Houston, TX
Award-winning

Le Jardinier - Houston

4.8
4.8
156 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 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.

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

  • 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
    Thanksgiving Day at Le Jardinier ($185/person) photo

  • 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
    Christmas Eve with Le Jardinier photo

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

Menu

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What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 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 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

  1. 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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  2. 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Le Jardinier - Houston is rated 4.8 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 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
  • 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
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