Le Jardinier - Houston

Le Jardinier - Houston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Robert VIP

   Houston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful meal with very nice service. We can't wait to go back to Houston so that we can visit Le Jardinier again.
   

   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Robert, Thank you for your feedback, we are always happy to host you here. Please do not hesitate to let us know when you are back in the city so that we can host you again! Kindly, Thurston Woods General Manager of Le Jardinier - MFAH Le Jardinier MFAH
   

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   Carol

   Houston10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant is not in the museum itself, but across the street. I'm not sure why they allow small children. Their crying takes away from a high dollar experience. But the restaurant is a very lovely. Service was amazing! Wine great. Food while creative is well, meh. With spending over $200 for brunch, I expected the food to have more substance to it. They are relying on an over filled breadbasket to leave you with a full and satisfied feeling. If experience is what you want, this is your place. Otherwise, eat before you come and just enjoy.
   

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   Katrina

   Chicago11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding in every way. The brunch was perfection. Loved every second!
   

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   Amanda

   Houston12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Top notch. Probably one of the nicest meals I’ve had in a long time. Well deserving of their Michelin star
   

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   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on April 11, 2025

   Dear Amanda, Thank you for your kind feedback! We're very pleased to know that you had a nice brunch experience with us. We will pass along your compliments to our team, this encourages us. Have a wonderful day, wherever you are. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Thurston Woods General Manager Le Jardinier - MFAH
   

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   Celeste VIP

   Austin4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Works of delicious art and excellent service! Everything was outstanding.
   

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   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on April 8, 2025

   Dear Celeste, Thank you so much for your feedback, it was a pleasure to host you here for brunch. We hope to see you again sometime soon. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team for a future reservation for the Spring season or inquire about our many private dining experiences. ❤️ Best, Thurston Woods General Manager of Le Jardinier - MFAH Le Jardinier MFAH
   

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   Yejin

   Austin1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very attentive and kind servers. Nice ambience for special occasions. Foods are overall good but a bit salty in general
   

   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on April 6, 2025

   Dear Yejin, I hope all is well! Thank you for sharing your feedback on your birthday lunch experience with us. We hope to host you here again soon for our Spring burrata and risotto. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team for a future reservation for the Spring season or inquire about our many private dining experiences. ❤️ Best, Thurston Woods General Manager of Le Jardinier - MFAH Le Jardinier MFAH
   

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   Robin VIP

   Houston27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I just can’t say enough about our experience at Le Jardinier. Service, food & ambience is always at the top, so happy for their Michelin award and not surprised. We brought my brother-in-law in as we knew he would love it as much as we do. Can’t wait to come back again which will be very soon.
   

   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on March 24, 2025

   Dear Robin, Thank you very kindly for taking the time to share your experience here for lunch. I will ensure that your appreciation is shared with our team. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team for a future reservation for the Spring season or inquire about our many private dining experiences. ❤️ Thank you, Thurston Woods General Manager of Le Jardinier - MFAH Le Jardinier MFAH
   

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   jonathan

   Dallas35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Quiet, reserved elegant great wine list, great food, quality. Everyone was very polite and kind and tried very hard to make your experience wonderful. I like the way this is a small quality oriented restaurant.
   

   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on March 14, 2025

   Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your feedback. It’s nice to hear that you enjoyed an elegant and quiet dinner with us. We do hope to see you soon. Cheers! Best, Le Jardinier
   

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   Kitty

   Houston5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   While the food at Le Jardinier was (for the most part) excellent, the service fell far short of expectations for a Michelin-starred restaurant. We booked a 9:15 PM reservation six weeks in advance. Around 7 PM the day of, I received five back-to-back phone calls before finally getting a voicemail asking if we wanted to come in early. I returned the call, let them know we had plans but would arrive as soon as we could. When we got there at 8:45 PM (earlier than booked), the hostess greeted us with an exasperated “Finally, I’ve been trying to call you all day”—both untrue and unprofessional. Instead of a warm welcome, we felt like an inconvenience. Service throughout the meal was rushed and careless. A dish was removed while we were still deciding who would eat the last bite. Our server spilled tonic water on a guest without acknowledging it or replacing the bread plate. One dish arrived without a spoon, and our pork chop was cool / room temp when served. The hostess later lavished attention on the table next to us, thanking them profusely, while completely ignoring us. When you dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, you expect precision, professionalism, and hospitality. I had a follow-up reservation booked but have cancelled—it’s clear there are better options in Houston that deliver both great food and great service.
   

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    OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    5 stars in all categories - by far best special occasion restaurant in Houston right now. Worth the splurge !
    

    Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on March 14, 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind words. Please visit us again soon and reach out to our reservation team to plan your next visit. Best, Le Jardinier
    

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