Le Jardinier - Houston

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   jonathan

   Dallas35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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 today

   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 7 days ago

   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 5 March 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 today

   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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   Tracie VIP

   Houston116 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

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

   Great restaurant with wonderful aesthetics. The service was absolutely impeccable. Bread surface was good… The wheat roll was fantastic, but the other two were a little bit lacking with the breadsticks being a bit overdone and the other roll not being very flavorful at all. We had the soufflé as an appetizer and it was wonderful however, just a bit small to share even for two people. We had two pasta selections and they were absolutely fantastic. The coffee service and dessert were very good as we really enjoyed the citrus and the dessert. I still cannot say enough for the attention to detail in the plating and in the service. We were given excellent wine suggestions to go with our food and that was a huge benefit! We look forward to return returning.
   

   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded today

   Dear Tracie, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review. Our team truly appreciates honest feedback like this and hopes that you can enjoy our grissinis the way we intend them to be enjoyed next time. We hope to see you very soon and thank you once more! Best, Le Jardinier
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   We had our anniversary dinner here at Le Jardinier. The experience was very nice and relaxing after walking through the museum. Our server was Robin and she was amazing! She was very kind and added to the great atmosphere. We will be returning soon!
   

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   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded today

   Dear Friend, We’re honored by your kind words! We will make sure to pass along accolades as deserved to Robin and we hope to see you very soon. Merci beaucoup Le Jardinier Houston
   

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   Alfonso

   Houston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   I love the experience. The food was extremely delicious mind blowing just a little bit too pricey.
   

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   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded today

   Dear Alfonso, We are elated to know that you loved the food and the ambience, we do truly appreciate it. We hope to see you again very soon. Merci Le Jardinier Houston
   

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   charles VIP

   Houston104 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Certainly one of the best destinations for the foodies and consumable art connoisseur in all of us. Delicious foods, expertly prepared, beautifully presented and delivered by knowledgeable, courteous staffs. A well deserved Michelin Star! The location is charmingly modern and artistic. Fabulous experience!!!
   

   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded today

   Dear Charles, Thank you so much for your feedback. Your appreciation for the food, ambience, location and of course hard work means the world to us. Merci beaucoup! Le Jardinier Houston
   

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   Julian

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   Amazing experience. Food was spectacular and staff was amazing.
   

   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on 27 February 2025

   Dear Julian, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your experience!❤️ Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team for a future reservation or inquire about our many private dining experiences. Best, Le Jardinier-MFAH
   

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   Jameriya

   Dallas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

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

   Thank you to our main server and Yendys! You helped make my birthday special
   

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   Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on 27 February 2025

   Dear Jameriya, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your experience!❤️ Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team for a future reservation or inquire about our many private dining experiences. Best, Le Jardinier-MFAH
   

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    Rob

    New York City142 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

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

    Beautiful spot for lunch. Service was incredible, and the food was tasty.
    

    Le Jardinier - HoustonResponded on 27 February 2025

    Dear Rob, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your experience!❤️ Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team for a future reservation or inquire about our many private dining experiences. Best, Le Jardinier-MFAH
    

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