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My friends and I came here for HRW and I would have to say it was an overall very positive experience with really delicious food. We ordered the house red wine and they brought bread to the table - both the wine and the bread were really good. We ordered off the HRW menu - I got the crab and endive salad, crispy skin gulf fish and the creme brulee. The only downside was that the crab and endive salad was pretty small (6 endive leaves) versus the other appetizer sizes. The flavor was still good, the portion was just sparse. The fish was absolutely perfect - the fish was well cooked and the leek vinaigrette was a nice touch. I wasn't a huge fan of the thickness of the creme brulee but the flavor and sugar top was still really good.
We were here to try the HRW2026 on Wednesday The restaurant ambiance is ver nice. Service was good, our server Austin did a good job on serving until we complained that the beef bourgignon was too salty. He did acknowledge on our comment but not sure if he related back to management or the chef. All the food served was good until the beef bourgignon. Maybe the chef should look into it. Overall experience was OK One tiny observation that we got served from a chip bowl. With a restaurant this high end, it was weird to see it. The parking is metered and cost roughly $8.25 per hour (further in of the building area closer to the fitness) or you can valet park.
I love a good French restaurant, But I was not too impressed with this one. Now I'll give it to them, the service was excellent, our server was amazing and probably the one of the best servers i have had in a while. What I didn't like was that there were rules when ordering. I had met a friend there and we were really in no rush to order but when we sat down, we were told that we have to order everything all at once because the chef likes to portion it out and we cant order an appetizer and then order dinner later. I really wanted an appetizer, but I just didn't really know what I wanted to eat at that time so eventually, we just asked if they could make an exception since we came at an early time and it wasn't rush-hour. There were like four people in the restaurant and it wasn't crazy packed yet. They did let me order my appetizer first . But just knowing that, makes me not wanna go back there. I understand why they do it, but to the customer it's a little annoying. The restaurant ambience is nice, I wish they had booths though, they have like half booths and nowhere does it really seem intimate or a little bit private. Wasn't too thrilled on the chairs and the comfortability of the furniture . It's kind of basic inside. Parking is kind of hard. I was dropped off, but it's in a hotel so there's like a lot going on. best to Uber. The blue crab appetizer was probably the best blue crab I've ever had in my life. The food and drinks were delicious. No complaints there. It was pricey, and the portions are small. Which is normal for expensive restaurants.
Had a very nice brunch here on a Sunday in March The service was very friendly and fast, although it was not super busy in the restaurant. My favorite thing was had was the stuff blue crab. It had so much meat in it, was perfectly seasoned, and the perfect size to share after we already had our fill of oysters and fruit
Chardon is an upscale French spot in the Fourth Ward area along Allen. Parking is not great; it's a paid parking lot adjacent to the hotel / restaurant. The interior vibes are very modern and French. The staff are professional and very knowledgeable about their menu. I really enjoyed their appetizers; Crab and endive salad: 5/5, this was a dark horse app and very epic. Great flavors on the crab mix Wagyu steak tartare: 3/5. It was fine Shrimp cocktail: 4/5. Nicely portioned shrimp and cooked well! Escargot de Bourgogne: 4.5/5. These are the best snails I've had in Houston. Cooked really well and the sauce is solid The entrees are less exciting. Steak frites: 3/5. The steak is cooked well but I wasn't a big fan of the lack of crust and texture or the sauce. The duck fat fries are great Chicken club 3.5/5. The club is tasty but the chicken is thin and overcooked and slightly dry Chicken paillard: 3/5. Same feedback about the chicken being dry and a bit overcooked Overall, we enjoyed the apps and it's definitely a great date spot. The ambiance matches the food and the art pieces outside are cool to enjoy before you head into the restaurant
Chardon is located within the Thompson Hotel but felt much more intentional than a typical hotel restaurant. I recommend the valet parking for $10 when dining. It did add a little time, but was worth the low stress since there is not much available parking in the area. The interior of Chardon was incredible polished! Leaning into the French vibes with beautiful furniture, archways, bar, and flowers. I sat at the booths just adjacent to the bar and loved this spot for a casual yet classy atmosphere. For a Thursday early afternoon, there were more diners than I had anticipated and gradually got busier throughout the evening which lended to a very nice ambiance. I met with some girlfriends to try the Happy (Hour) Meal for $20 which included a burger, fries, and dirty martini. A really cute deal and highly recommend for a light meet up! The woman I met sitting next to me was raving about the caramelized onion soup and I will have to try this next time. We ended with some dessert and ordered the Crunchy Profiteroles. It was incredibly delicious and presented so well. I always love anything strawberry and tasted amazing with the basil reduction. This is the type of restaurant I'd typically visit while traveling, and loved making an effort to check this out within my city. Can't wait to come again!
I've been to plenty of upscale restaurants, but this was the most disappointing experience I've had. It wasn't about food or the ambience of the restaurant. This was mainly on communication with the service. So to start off, I was looking for a nice elegant restaurant to celebrate my birthday. And I stumbled upon Chardon. It looked very beautiful online. I saw plenty of reviews that complemented the space on the elegance so I decided to call in and reserve for a party of 10 .The lady who answered was happy to accommodate me with my party and reserved a time for my party over the phone. She mentioned if we were going to be there for happy hour since we were arriving between 4:00pm to 4:30pm and happy hour ended at 5:00pm. I told her no we were not there for happy hour. We were gathering to celebrate my birthday. She then asked if I wanted to be seated by the bar space or in a private area. I chose a private area because it was for a special event so I wanted to be sure that my group has privacy. When we got there, they ended up seating us literally about 10 feet away from the bar. So I brought up my concern to the restaurant especially since I noticed they had private rooms . I was wondering why we didn't get seated there instead . Because currently where we were sitting at was not private. It felt like we were in the main area with tables all around . So I didn't understand what "private" meant to them. So ofcourse I brought it up to their attention. They admitted that it was a miscommunication on their end, but that the private rooms were contracted only and you have to spend a minimum of $1500 in alcohol drinks alone. We were never told any of this over the phone. So that was very disappointing that the communication of " privacy " was not explained well at the beginning. Then, whenever my boyfriend came in with the birthday cake, they told him that they would accept the cake and they will hold it back in the fridge however, when it came time to cutting the cake, they were going to charge a $5 fee per slice that they serve per guest. That was very inconvenient because no where that I've ever been ,even in upscale restaurants, have charged to serve your own cake. And I couldn't leave it in the car because it was cheesecake and it would've gotten bad . Had I have known all of this, I would've planned my birthday dinner very differently. Besides that I got the Steak Frites. The fries that came with it was really good. And it came with the aïoli sauce to dip it the fries with . The steak had a good texture and it was very tender. However, I will say I heard a lot of hype around the bread and whip butter that they serve complementary at the beginning. The butter was great, but the bread I kind of felt it more on the tougher in, so I was disappointed with the texture of that. Overall, like I mentioned the ambience of the place , the decor, and the service was great. It was just very inconvenient for those things to happen on my birthday dinner . So I just wanted to write this review in hopes that it can help someone in the future that is planning a party or a gathering there so they know the regulations ahead of time.
Beautiful restaurant that someone with a lot of style and money designed. Friendly unpretentious service for such a hip French style restaurant. Deviled blue crab appetizer was 5 star. Oysters were very good too. Romantic spot.
1st time dining at Chardon & it won't be my last! Service was just right, food tasted amazing & the ambiance is perfect for a dinner when you want to get a bit dressed up or for a special occasion. They have paid self parking in the back (accessed from Gillette or the valet entrance). We got the beef bourgignon & the dover sole (big enough to share between 2 people).. highly recommend both!
Beautiful place for date night! We had reservations for Saturday night, fairly busy. It's connected to Hotel Thompson and there is valet as well as ample parking around. Beautifully decorated and certainly sets the vibe for a romantic dinner. Our server, Austin, was fantastic. Very friendly and attentive. As always we started the night with drinks: Angels Envy Old Fashioned and The Bayou. Nicely done cocktails. For appetizers we ordered the Bisous Tower and the Crab & Endive salad. Highly recommend the tower!! Perfect bites to sample a bit of everything. The foie gras macaron and the cornbread madeleine were our favorite. Crab & Endive salad was a perfect complement to the tower. Refreshing and light. For entrees we had the Steak Frites and Duck a L'Orange. Steak had a lovely crust and was cooked well. The fries were cooked in duck fat, which surprisingly I wasn't a fan of. The Duck a L'Orange was delicious!! Tasty orange sauce and the skin on the duck was nice and crispy. We ended the night with the Crème Brûlée. We are suckers for crème brûlée and this one was nicely done. You could taste the lemon and the meringue was a lovely touch. Overall wonderful dinner and would recommend to others for a nice dinner out.
I will start by saying that we did not have the typical sit down dinner experience. We arrived late (around 9pm) with a large group and were in search of a venue for our after party. Since we visited with a regular, the staff was kind enough to open the bar area to our party. Parking is mostly valet only from what I was able to see. We initially indicated to the staff that we did not intend on ordering food, but ended up ordering a dozen oysters and many burgers and fries. The oysters were fresh and sweet, served with perfect pairings of their champagne vinegar mignonette and horseradish. Chardon's burger was excellent as well and is served with pickles and caramelized onions. The burger was rich and juicy, the perfect luxury post drinking food. The fries are crispy and served with a rosemary aioli, also excellent. The drinks were strong and tasty as well. What stood out was the overall professionalism of the staff. They served us without hesitation even though they were in the process of closing for the night and being bombarded by 15+ guests late at night is not ideal. The food and drinks were a hit too. Will definitely be back!
I had such a wonderful time at Chardon for Houston Restaurant Week. The venue, from the moment you step in, is stunning from the flooring to the table settings and to the wall decor. I'm a big fan of impressionism, so it was lovely to see so many impressionist paintings around. Our waiter was very kind and took note of our dietary restrictions (for me nuts). In regards to food, maybe not everything was my favorite, but there were no misses and it was all so delicious. To start, we shared bread and butter at the table, and then I ordered the french onion soup for my first course. The soup was very hot so I had to wait a bit, but otherwise, the cheese was so delicious and I enjoyed the little chunks of bread in the soup. Very tasty. For my second course, I ordered the Amish chicken. The serving was quite large and I actually was so full I had to take the rest home. The standouts to me in that dish were also the peas and mushrooms that came with the chicken. They were soaked in sauce and so delicious. I also tried some of my friend's crispy skin gulf fish, and also really liked that. Not sure if I would order it over the chicken, it would probably depend on my mood, but that was also good. I also tried the beef cheek bourguinon (good but has bacon in it - be aware as I tried it without knowing this!), and the escargo. The escargo was actually good, it was my first time having escargo so I didn't know what to expect, but I do think I liked the soup over it. For dessert, my friends and I also shared. We had the Mille-Feuille (which I ordered), the creme brulee, and the salted caramel profiteroles. All of them were so good, but I do think I enjoyed mine the most. I think it comes down to preference and again, what you're in the mood for. I had a lovely time and would definitely revisit Chardon!
I haven't heard about this place at all, they're not a lot of French cuisines in Houston so this was really a great spot to try new cuisines. We shared the beef cheek bouirguignon and the deviled crab. The beef was excellent cause it was paired with mashed potatoes divine. They were so smooth. The beef was very tender melted like butter. I am absolutely thrilled with the dessert part oh my gosh if you don't get any food, please get this dessert. I don't know what it's called but it is a chocolate macaroon and it's filled with hazelnut and raspberries and it's just amazing and if you love hazelnut you'll love this chocolate on chocolate! The ambience was of course Parisian so great for date night big groups. They do have outdoor seating underneath the canopy for Christmas. They have a lot of lights out so it's super festive. Parking is valet or garage Come with friends or come with all. But please get the chocolate dessert!!
1 year ago
Came for HRW brunch: 2 courses, 8 menu items to choose from. My friend and I visited for the first time to try the HRW menu and celebrate her birthday. I had high hopes based on the reviews and elegant atmosphere - even considered it for my own birthday dinner - but now I'm not so sure. Though I had a reservation, the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived around 1pm. Still, it took a while for our server, Chad, to greet us. He apologized, saying he was handling something else, which we understood. However, his tone during ordering felt passive-aggressive. He remarked we were speaking "too quickly" and complained about not being able to read the menu upside down. When we later asked for cocktail recs, he pointed out - a bit curtly - that we were looking at the happy hour menu (next to the cocktails), mentioned he doesn't drink, and left it at that. No offer to help or refer someone else. We eventually asked another server for drink recs, and she was much more helpful. Chad's attitude improved later, but the awkward first impression stuck. On the bright side, the host, the helpful server, and the viola player were all lovely. The food was mediocre. We had the avocado tartine, deviled blue crab (+$15), pain perdu, croque monsieur, and two cocktails - around $110 total. Both the tartine and croque monsieur had bread that was overly tough. Drinks were good, but overall, the uneven service and just-average food left us underwhelmed. read more
7 months ago
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Lovely new restaurant at the Thompson Hotel. Interior is great for a romantic dinner or a catch up meal with girlfriends. Service was fantastic. Our servers were Abbie and Hector, and they made our birthday celebration feel very special. For starters, we had the Meyer cake, the stuffed crab, and the crab & endive salad. The stuffed crab was delicious, and the "Caesar" salad was refreshing and tasty. If you like smoked salmon and cream cheese, you'll enjoy the interesting take on the crepe cake. The meal was off to an excellent start! For entrees, we opted for the Dover sole because I'm a sucker for whole fish. We also got the gnocchi and a side of the duck fat fries. I've had the overpriced Dover at Carbonne in Las Vegas, and let me tell you, this Dover far exceeded that by flavor. The caper sauce was perfectly balanced with the seasoning of the fish, and the croutons on top gave a nice contrast in texture. I would recommend, but I hope this review doesn't make it too popular to where they'll drive their price up on it! The gnocchi is made in-house and was ever so crispy on the outside but filled with pillowy softness on the inside. Magnificent. Their duck fat fries were just ok for me - flavor wise: wonderful, but I do prefer my fries to be just a bit crispier. They ended our meal with a complimentary macaron ice cream sandwich for my friend's birthday. With a bottle of wine we ordered, it was a pricey meal, but the service, ambience, and quality of the food definitely matched. It was a really lovely evening, and I look forward to coming back to try the popular bourguignon! P.S. Parking is a bit tricky, so we opted to valet. The restaurant will validate your valet ticket for a discounted price. Instead of $30, we paid $10. Honestly, for a high end restaurant like this, I do feel they should have covered the valet cost as it could be a reason enough to not revisit more often. read more
Actually thought this restaurant would be super fancy cause it's in the Thompson Hotel but I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't! There were folks dressed up but also lots of folks dressed casually. It was an impromptu dinner after some shopping so we were not dressed up at all. We didn't feel uncomfortable though.. the food was decently priced and my first assumption was that it was small small portions - this was definitely not the case! They were decently sized and we ended up with more than enough food! The croque monsier gougeres bites were pretty delicious! I actually really liked the black truffle & escargot vol-au-vent! It comes with a flakey pastry and some sauce on top! Wish they had more escargots on top or at least some butter escargots on the menu! The crab & endive caesar was my least favorite - basically little endive boats of crab caesar. It was a bit on the bitter side, like any endive, guess it just wasn't my cup of tea. The caramelized onion soup was fantastic and I loved how rich it was with the oxtail buillon! I would get this again in a heart beat, especially when fall/winter rolls around. The gnocchi was delicious and I loved the chunky garlic tomato sauce! The Moules frites had a nice cream sauce and can't complain of duck fat fries! Service was lacking - we couldn't find our server anywhere and she was super duper slow! We actually ended up asking the GM for things cause he was more readily available. Overall, we enjoyed our experience! Ambiance for us was more like bar dining cause we sat in the seats/tables right in front of the bar. It was super tight in that area when people are actually at the bar. Restaurant seems pretty small and it is a lobby restaurant inside a hotel. read more
1 year ago
Had the best time here last night. The decor is beautiful. The deviled eggs with caviar, steak au poivre, steak bordelaise, and Madeline dessert are must orders. All the desserts were delicious. The French martini was great, sweet but creamy strawberry flavor. I could go here just for the bread and butter. The only thing I would pass on is the escargot. It tasted mainly of puff pastry and radish. The sommelier and GM were so nice! read more
2 years ago
My friends and I had the pleasure of dining at Chardon. Right when we walked in, we were blown away with the beautiful decor and ambiance inside. I would highly recommend Gabriela as a server! Gabriela was wonderful with all of her recommendations and her service was spectacular. I appreciated her quickness with making sure we had clean plates and silverware between each course. Her attention to detail made our dining experience even better. Our table really enjoyed everything, from the cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and desserts! We ordered multiple dishes and shared family style so we could all sample each dish. Here were the fan favorites from our table: Cocktails: French 75 Appetizers: Bisous Tower, Black Truffle & Escargot Vol-Au-Vent, & Warm Leeks Vinaigrette Entrees: Maine Lobster Pot Pie, R-C Ranch Wagyu Beef Cheek Bourguignon Beef paired with the Pommes Aligot (thank you Gabriela for the recommendation!) Desserts: Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Tart & Le Grande Macaron Au Chocolate read more
9 months ago
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2 years ago
Just opened this week. Excellent experience. The bisous tower was whimsical and delicious. The details were beautiful. French food with a Texas touch. Onion soup served with red wine like the medieval monks liked it. Beef Bourguignon was just perfect, melt in your mouth. We chose our meal for a very cold and rainy February night. Green chartreuse crème brûlée for dessert had a mild, beautiful flavor and was the perfect shareable with a Paul Prieur Sancerre. Service was knowledgeable and attentive, and just enough southern hospitality to feel relaxed. Our waiter was David. We will ask for him again. read more
1 year ago
Food was amazing and the ambience is exceptional! I'm here today for brunch and I enjoyed my meal The bonus was a young man named Jacob who is a violinist, he came around to ask the tables if there's a song we would like to hear. I asked him to play 'Die with a smile' he killed it! Nice place I'm staying at the hotel and will definitely be back! read more
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The experience at Chardon was disappointing at best. Chardon had been recommended to me by someone whose opinion I respect and we were excited to visit for our anniversary. While the service was slow and not very attentive, it could have been forgiven with good quality food. Some points for consideration: The cocktails were great, but it took some time from when I finished my first cocktail before I could order another one. The croque monsieur gougeres were terrible and inedible - my wife and I each took a bite and left the rest. We could have given feedback on this except our server did not return to check on the quality of the food. It appears that there was a cutout of the menu included with my food. Not sure why or what the purpose was, but not something I would expect and certainly not something I appreciated. I had requested for the burger to be cooked medium, it came out well done. Once again I was unable to give this feedback for quite some time as the server did not check on us. To their credit at least the flavor of the burger was good. Our macaroni gratin was served with some unknown plastic which was beyond disgusting to have to have in my mouth and spit out. See attached images. The greatest issue I had - if something like this were to have happened anywhere else the meal would have been fully comped, instead I had to pay money to have a bad experience, bad food, bad service, and literal trash in my food on my anniversary. We do not intend to return to Chardon. read more
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2 years ago
Lobster pot pie was amazing! Service was spot on and loved the decor. Restaurant group backed by a big name chef Michael Mina ... welcome to Houston! read more
1 year ago
Beautiful restaurant! We went to celebrate a birthday and we were greeted with a handwritten birthday card. Cocktails were tasty. Must get the onion soup! Everything we got was a 10/10! And to end the night, they gave us a birthday dessert read more
1 year ago
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I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chardon, the food, service and the music was exceptional from start to finish. From the moment I stepped through the door, the warmth and elegance of the ambiance set the stage for what was to be an unforgettable gastronomic experience. The dishes were plated beautifully and tasted incredible. I highly recommend starting your experience with the Bisous tower. The restaurant's interior has been beautifully designed and captures the quintessential charm of a French restaurant, with soft lighting, beautiful table settings, and tasteful artwork. Houston's best new french restaurant in my opinion. read more
2 years ago
My wife and I stayed at the Thompson this weekend to celebrate our Babymoon. We decided to give Chardon a try and were not disappointed! The ambiance was great, service was excellent and food was tremendous. Hector and Autumn tended to our every need and were extremely kind and caring. Steak was cooked perfectly and the hors d'oeuvres were unique and delicious. We will definitely be back and will add this to our shortlist of favorite restaurants in Houston. read more
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1711 Allen Pkwy
Ste 101
Houston, TX 77019
Fourth Ward, Montrose
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What is the situation with parking there? Does the restaurant have free parking? If not, how much does it cost?
Parking there is the only downside to an excellent restaurant experience. You can self park in the open lot with digital app or valet park which is $25. Chardon will validate the valet but only for a discounted price, not free.
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There's a bar area seating near the door and other seating further in the restaurant.
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