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Le Jardinier - Houston, Houston, TX
Award-winning

Le Jardinier - Houston

4.7
4.7
180 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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

  • 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 180 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

180 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thurston and the team really know how to make an evening special. From start to finish; perfection. Thank you for the incredible food, service, and attention to detail. Looking forward to a future of memories created at Le jardinier.

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  2. Ian

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I booked this restaurant around 6 weeks ago. On arrival ( at my booking time) they didnt have availability in the dining room unless i waited at the bar. Alternative was a lounge seat which is like half a sofa. I was disappointed and we left. In my opinion all aspects of a Michelin restaurant should excel , not just the food. The Manager did come out as I waited for my valet car to be returned but at that point I was done with this place.

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  3. Kami

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently visited Le Jardinier in Houston to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant is nestled inside the Museum of Fine Art in Houston and is small and private. It is a perfectly cozy and beautiful space. We selected the chef's 5 course dining along with the wine pairing and it was perfect. Our servers were excellent and knowledgeable with both the food and the wine. The sommelier is attentive and shared fun information regarding the different varieties of champagne and wines throughout the meal. overall, was a delightful experience and Houston is so lucky to have some Michelin star restaurants!

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  4. Brian

    VIP

    Houston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great in all aspects from presentation to taste. Cocktails were nice as well. Beautiful setting for the restaurant’s location. Will be back again soon.

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  5. David

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beef is flank steak but prepared Parisian style unlike anywhere else in TX. Sole for 2 is the main of choice. Butterfly desert not to be missed, take photo of it. Order wine by the bottle, by glass is 4oz paring pour instead of typical 6. Well worth the wait for a reservation. Ignore sticker shock when the tab comes. A dining experience not to be missed. Don’t have to travel to France.

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  6. Marcelle

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Jardinier is one of my favorite Houston restaurants, and it has deservedly won a Michelin star. The food is innovative, fresh, and delicious; the service is professional and attentive but not intrusive; and the ambience is beautiful and sophisticated--quiet enough for conversation, a rarity these days. I look forward to dining here again.

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  7. John

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Restaurant focused on the details.

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  8. Connie

    VIP

    Houston

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had to pour our own wine a few times and ask for water

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  9. Kristie

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were wonderful but the guest checkin experience was awkward and problematic. Apparently they sat another party at my table but quickly sat my guest and I and all was corrected.

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  10. Dwan

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    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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FAQs

Le Jardinier - Houston is rated 4.7 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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