Le Jardinier Happy Hour — Midtown, Houston

The happy hour

Mon–Thu	5–6:30 PM

Drinks

Bar cocktails (Pimm's Cup, Hurricane, The Gambler) — $12 each
Bar wines by the glass — $12 each
Local draft beer (New Magnolia IPA, New Magnolia Light Lager) — $6

Food

Marinated olives with chili flakes and candied orange — $7
Toasted nuts with cayenne and rosemary — $8
Pommes dauphines with poblano aioli — $8
Fish kibbeh with pine nuts — $12
Deviled eggs with Royal Kaluga caviar — $8 each

Bar lounge only during happy hour. Located inside the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (Nancy and Rich Kinder Building). Michelin-recommended since 2024.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

One of Houston's most prestigious dining rooms, inside the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts. Chef Felipe Botero leads a kitchen celebrated for exquisite seasonal French technique. The intimate bar lounge draws museum-goers and Midtown professionals for the most refined happy hour in the neighborhood.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Quiet
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Houston, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 752 ratings ↗

In Houston 93 rated venues At the median

4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 33% · tied with 24% · lower than 43% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.4 326 reviews ↗

In Houston 91 rated venues Top quarter

3.1 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 4.8

Rated higher than 73% · tied with 18% · lower than 9% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Top quarter

2.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 76% · tied with 11% · lower than 13% of the others · median ★ 4.1

OPENTABLE ★ 4.7 245 diners ↗

Food 4.7Service 4.7Value 4.4Ambience 4.8Noise Moderate

In Houston 21 rated venues At the median

4.2 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.7 4.9

Rated higher than 40% · tied with 35% · lower than 25% of the others · median ★ 4.7

Across the US 537 rated venues Above median

3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.7 5.0

Rated higher than 53% · tied with 23% · lower than 24% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

5500 Main St, Houston, TX 77004 · (713) 629-4100

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