How much does the Le Jardinier Houston menu cost?
From $45 for the Art Lovers Lunch to $195 for the Seasonal Expression menu, per person in USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Expression menu5 courses | $195 | $252 | $390 | $503 |
| Seasonal Expression menu with wine pairing | $335 | $432 | $670 | $864 |
| Taste of Summer menu4 courses · Lunch | $90 | $116 | $180 | $232 |
| Art Lovers Lunch2 courses | $45 | $58 | $90 | $116 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Le Jardinier Houston before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Le Jardinier Houston?
The Art Lovers Lunch, at $45 per person for 2 courses. That’s $150 less than the Seasonal Expression menu.
- Art Lovers Lunch $452 courses · Starter and main, Wednesday to Friday 11:30am to 2pm; dessert $10 more. · a shorter menu, not the full dinner
- Taste of Summer menu $904 courses · The chef's seasonal lunch menu. · $105 less than the Seasonal Expression menu
- Tatemó $155The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Houston, Mexican
How to book at Le Jardinier Houston
Book online on SevenRooms or by phone on +1 713 714 3015.
- When tables are releasedOnline on SevenRooms (also listed on OpenTable).
- Where to bookBook on SevenRooms Or call +1 713 714 3015.
- Groups and private eventsThe main dining room can be booked for private dinners of up to 90, the bar and lounge for up to 30, and the Kinder Private Room next door seats 20 at one long table, all with set menus. Enquire through the website. Private dining inquiries
From Le Jardinier Houston’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code and opening hours at Le Jardinier Houston
What is the dress code at Le Jardinier Houston?
Business casual.
When is Le Jardinier Houston open?
It's open every day of the week.
Mon 5pm–9pmTue 5pm–10pmWed–Sat 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–10pmSun 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Le Jardinier Houston’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Le Jardinier Houston: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Le Jardinier Houston have?
One. Le Jardinier Houston holds one MICHELIN star, one of 223 one-star restaurants in the US. It has held it every year since 2024.
Who is the chef at Le Jardinier Houston?
The head chef is Felipe Botero.
Where does Le Jardinier Houston rank on critics’ lists?
Le Jardinier Houston is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- French
- Where
- Houston · United States
- Address
- 5500 Main St., Houston, 77004Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Le Jardinier Houston expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its $195 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 4 one-star dinner menus in Houston with a published price. The middle price is $195, which it matches.
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The 5 nearest, all within 24.5 mi.
- BCN Taste & Tradition Spanish · 0.6 mi (930 m) away · dinner $48
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- Musaafer Indian · 4.5 mi (7.3 km) away · dinner $195
- Tatemó Mexican · 7.0 mi (11.2 km) away · dinner $155
- CorkScrew BBQ Barbecue · 24.5 mi (39.5 km) away · dinner $36
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Sources Restaurant: lejardinier-houston.com. Stars: Le Jardinier Houston in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).