Loved everything about this place! Prices were fair, food was EXCELLENT and service was great!…read moreThere's a price bracket for everyone which is nice and the service was laid back and still attentive. The building itself is really quaint but sophisticated and valet parking is CRAZY easy.... Literally right by the front door!! We will be returning! Follow them on their IG as they do really fun themed brunches, happy hours, etc

First of all, what is this forced valet situation? There's…read moreno signage, one-way entry with traffic to the restaurant/lot with no way to turn around. This is predatory practice. One valet guy pointing for me to move up to the right and one valet guy pointing for me to move up to the left. Then one guy comes up to my car window and rudely asks what I'm doing when I'm looking at them confused on where to go or what to do because there is NO signage on the parking situation. They just said "valet". I said no, and asked if they have self parking. And he says no. And they don't tell you how much it is either. Literally the worst parking I've ever experienced in my entire life in Houston. There is street parking in the back which majority of our party self-parked at within minutes. Came for brunch with a party of 10 with a semi-private reservation. Table wasn't ready for over 45 minutes. No where to wait except stand in front of the front door in everyone's way. Another 20 mins to take our order after being seated. I ordered the ratatouille and I'd honestly rate it as a 2/10. First bite was good but it progressively got saltier with each bite. I got tired of it after 3 bites. Nothing special about it. Got back to my car to find my car had recorded a video of one of the valet guys bumping a car door into my car. Who knows what else these people are doing in/to our cars??? I was really really looking forward to trying this place, but it's been a major disappointment. I will never be coming back and I will be everyone not to come here. I urge everyone reading this to not waste your time and money here. I can't comprehend how they even have 4 stars.

3.5 ~ Service was great, the experience of eating here was memorable, amongst live piano music,…read morenicely dressed patrons and retro interior definitely adds to an overall positive impression. For such a big restaurant it's nice to see that the details were not lost. Great for groups or smaller parties alike. The oysters were probably my favorite, followed by the trout which was perfection. Some dishes not too memorable. This meal lost a bit of impact for me because two of our dishes tasted a bit stale, moulles and the pate. Otherwise, a nice bustling place to dine and enjoy the ambiance.

I am quite pleased with this place! It's a good French restaurant. You can find free parking in the…read moregarage behind the restaurant if you don't want to do $10 valet. The service is amazing here - servers told us all the recommendations and can describe how they cook each dish. The place is nicely decorated - good for special occasions like birthdays and corporate team dinners. You first get complementary bread and butter - they're so good especially the salted butter. We got the streak tartare, burgundy escargots, buncatini & claims, and duck two ways. They're all so good and highly recommend!!

I took my wife here as part of a date night during Houston Restaurant Week. We really enjoyed the…read moreexperience as the service was excellent, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. The space was a little loud, but the lighting and aesthetic were nice, and the facility seemed well maintained. The parking lot is a bit small, so you may have to park on the street and walk during peak hours. The cocktails were great (I had a sidecar, she had a ruby garden). I would describe most of the dishes as "good, not amazing", however the carrot cavatelli and the chocolate cremaux were exceptional. If all of the dishes had been of the same caliber as those two, then I would easily give 5 stars. That being said, since we partook of the restaurant week menu, I can't comment on the standard menu. The restaurant week price was notably cheaper ($55 compared to 85$ typically), and I'm not completely convinced it would be worth the extra $30 each. However, we will be giving the regular menu a try in the future, and we would certainly recommend this as a place to check out.

I saw pictures my friend posted after dining here and had instant fomo! Hubby and I celebrated my…read morebirthday here and I couldn't have made a better choice. The service was exceptional from the moment we walked in. The space is just fancy enough without being pretentious. My husband noticed there were sound absorption pads under the tables which allowed for ease of conversation while still maintaining the good vibe. We started with the black garlic Caesar salad, caviar on the buckwheat crepes and the baked celery root appetizers. Like I said, it was my birthday. The celery root had been described by a friend as being reminiscent of an upscale potato salad. All were delicious, but my favorite was the caviar, my first. For the main course I chose the carrot cavatelli with carrot top pesto. Simply scrumptious! Hubby had the veal osso buco and said it was delicious. Must have been because I didn't have a chance to even ask for a taste. For dessert we ordered the chocolate cremeaux with black sesame ice cream and the honey cake. The house brought me a personal sized piece of Texas sheet cake (complete with birthday candle). Just a lovely way to celebrate a milestone. I can't wait to go back!

I came on a Friday evening. We were seated in the first floor and it was quite busy and loud but…read morenot necessarily in a bad way. Our waitress was very attentive. I got the chicken soup which is basically Tom kha. It was good and a nice size for an app so I didn't get anything else. My friend had a noodle dish that she described as ok. After dinner we went upstairs to the cocktail lounge which was much more quiet and relaxed. The restrooms are also located upstairs assessable via stairs or elevators. Parking is valet out front ($10) or the district garage (free). All in all I would return.

I'm not sure if Ashley assumed we weren't going to tip or simply didn't prioritize our table, but…read morethe service was extremely disappointing. She brought our appetizer and water, and after that, we basically never saw her again. We waited approximately 20 minutes without her returning to check on us or take the rest of our order. The restaurant did not appear particularly busy from where we were seated. I eventually had to flag down another employee because I had a question about the menu. That employee then had to go find Ashley for us. At that point, my friend looked at me and asked, "Do you just want to go eat somewhere else?" and I said yes. We were tired of waiting just for the opportunity to place our entrée order. So we enjoyed our appetizer and water , paid our $18 bill, and left to spend our money somewhere else. We absolutely intended to order a full meal and tip our server; unfortunately, the level of service never gave us much of an opportunity to do either. Before leaving, I did speak with the manager. She told me this was unusual for Ashley because she is normally one of their best servers and mentioned that they had a large party. However, that explanation didn't really change our experience. From where we were sitting, the restaurant did not appear overwhelmingly busy, and regardless, 20 minutes without even checking on a table that hasn't ordered its entrées is excessive. The manager said she would speak with Ashley, but the conversation honestly felt dismissive and like a waste of time. And just to be clear, I wasn't looking for my $18 bill to be comped. I paid it. I simply wanted the poor service to be acknowledged and taken seriously. We came prepared to eat, enjoy ourselves, spend money, and tip accordingly. Instead, we left and went somewhere else. Very disappointing experience.

Since our first visit to Baso, have been eager to return so we went for our anniversary dinner…read moreyesterday evening. Waited too late to book reservation so got bar seating but it was just fine and service was great. Upon arriving we were so nicely greeted by the hostess, felt very welcome. Our cocktails were very good--and Old Fashioned and a "Crime!". For a starter we had the aka obi, then the endive salad (best I've had!) and for entrees we shared the shrimp and the whole striped bass which is butterflied. For dessert we got the Basque Cheesecake and it was heavenly. Baso has quickly become my favorite high-end restaurant in the Heights. The portions are nice and the flavors are outstanding. We left beyond satisfied and looking forward to our next foodie adventure at Baso.

I didn't get to sit at the counter but it looked like that's the spot to be if you want dinner and…read morea show. As soon as you walk in there's a small bar and as you enter the main area there an open kitchen by the counter seating and then there are some lounge like chairs and several small dinner tables. This place is more for a date as the tables are on the smaller size and the place itself. Reservations is probably a good idea to have and they don't have valet parking so the parking is free. They had plenty of parking when I went. We got the drinks menu first and they had a bunch of different drinks. The regular menu isn't so extensive but it did have a lot of sharable items. They also had a taste menu valued at $150 per person. I tried the oysters, elk, quail, crab, and sweet shrimp. For the dessert I had the basque cheesecake. My favorites were the quail where you get 4 tender pieces of quail and baby deviled eggs. My next favorite was the sweet shrimp which was an interesting flavor since it had been pollen in the broth like sauce. The elk was also an interesting bite the thin cracker on top of it was made from sunflower seeds. The dessert was also my highlight. I love basque cheesecake and this one came with a slight twist for me. They had a fluffy white creme under the cheesecake which reminded me of like a marshmallow fluff. Service was great the server knew the menu well and had smooth transitions between meals. The only real reason I give this place 3 stars is because of my palate and the price value of the food. The food was good but it didn't stand out too much for me.

Delicious 3 bread type starter with unique dips that were delicious, the server definitely made…read moresure to tell us what they were :) The 14oz ribeye was prepared perfectly, they place the salt and pepper to the side so you season to your hearts desire. The root puree was absolute perfection (I ordered a second helping) and wonderfully prepared with the buttered asparagus. The service was eloquent and very friendly, we happened to find this beautiful spot and still decided to go despite not dressing up [sadly t-shirt and pants and sneakers] (you'll want to be dress up at least semi formal), regardless we were treated like royalty from the very moment we arrived. Very quiet and ambient and low lit, definitely an upscale feel with welcoming layout and staff. Very attentive staff who made sure each moment was taken care of and it was lovely to be treated with so much hospitality. The gentleman at the front wished us a great stay for the rest of the time we're in Houston. Definitely will return. Pricing is higher than the average steakhouse but we split our large steak and the portions and quality were definitely worth the price point. Please make it a point to come here a gem in Houston

Great place to celebrate a birthday! It was such a cute touch to receive a card signed by all the…read morestaff. I absolutely loved the three-bread appetizer. It was perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft and hot on the inside. Honestly, I would come back just for the bread. We started with the tuna tartare, which unexpectedly reminded me of dumplings. While it wasn't bad, because of the flavor, it kind of reminded me of raw dumplings, which threw me off a little. The octopus, however, was great. It was tender, though my personal preference would have been for a little more char. We visited on a Monday night to take advantage of the half-off Wagyu special. They bring the steak out on a cutting board and light a stem of sage to smoke the meat before slicing it table side. It was cooked just how I liked it, medium rare, where it's still pink and tender but not bloody. It was a fantastic presentation, and the truffle fries were a great side. To finish, we ordered the crème brûlée because the lychee foam and rose cream intrigued me. It was served outside of the traditional ceramic dish, which was a first for me, but it was absolutely delicious. I would definitely order it again. Service was incredibly friendly and water refills were prompt. It is definitely pricier, but we had an overall wonderful time and left stuffed.

First and foremost, this was an amazing amount and quality of food for the price. 70 bucks and some…read morechange doesn't usually ensure a good dinner, but Houston Restaurant Weeks continues to giveth. The lack of valet parking isn't a total loss because there's a lot across the street and a garage around the corner, also free event parking at the curb. With a party of 4 adults and 2 kiddos, we were able to have a comfortable meal with plenty of space for wiggling feet. The menu itself offers so much, it was honestly difficult to choose! Everything sounded worth having on a plate, but HRW is best enjoyed with indulgence in mind. One can never go wrong with a salad as a starter, and the Filet Wellington was so tender. The pastry case was so light and flaky, really tied each bite together. And that sauce, bottle it. Lastly, dessert. This apple tart was indeed fine. The ice cream brought sweetness to the tart without overpowering the apples, and not a crumb was left. Service really allowed for the meal to be enjoyed. I felt like I could've sat for hours, and a glass of Rosé certainly helped. Also a reservation, avoided a wait time entirely!

I had the 2 course lunch here during Houston Restaurant Weeks. I got the duck confit and the steak…read moretartare and both were amazing. I was genuinely shocked at the portion sizes for the price and quality of the food. The dining room sunroom made the experience even better. It almost transports you out of Houston entirely. It felt more like France or even a bit like New York instead of Texas. I love the big glass windows and views to the greenery of the park. The service was also five star. Be prepared to ask for whatever type of water suits you (or your budget) best! Excellent food, excellent value, highly recommend during Restaurant Weeks.

The service was wonderful and I definitely felt pampered…read more The restaurant was very pretty in a modern way. The food was delicious and very creative.

I came here with my cousin for HRW and we had such a great experience! Le Jardinier is located…read moreinside the MFAH which makes the setting feel extra special. Parking is most convenient in the museum garage and the restaurant validates it. We had a reservation for Sunday night around 8 pm and it was surprisingly quiet...probably because it was a later dinner. The HRW menu was $55 for three courses. I started with the hamachi crudo which was light and fresh. It The passion fruit and peaches and I loveee a raw fish + fruit combo. It was so good! For my entree, I ordered the chicken. I rarely order chicken at restaurants, so I was a little skeptical but it did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked, juicy, and not dry at all. It came with cashews and chili crunch on top which added the perfect texture and flavor. I loved how they elevated a simple dish. For dessert, I chose Le Fraisier, a vanilla Chantilly sponge cake and it was easily my favorite course. Not only was it delicious, but it was absolutely stunning!!! almost didn't want to eat it because it was so pretty! The service was also amazing. Our waiterRuben was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to make conversation with us. Every staff member who stopped by was equally knowledgeable about the food and the wines we ordered which is always appreciated when visiting somewhere for the first time. Overall, I was extremely impressed by the food, atmosphere, and service. It definitely lived up to its MICHELIN star status. Tens across the board!!!