Chardon Restaurant

I stopped by Chardon for Sunday Brunch later in the day, arriving around 2:45 PM. By that time, the earlier rush had cleared out, and the dining room had a calm, almost serene vibe. The location is beautiful, with a stylish bar and warm lighting that gives the space a sophisticated yet relaxed feel. Unfortunately, the service didn’t match the atmosphere. Even though the restaurant was far from busy, our server took a long time to bring simple requests. There was no sense of urgency or attentiveness, which was surprising given how quiet it was. On the positive side, the food was excellent. The presentation was thoughtful, and everything we ordered was flavorful and well-prepared. The espresso martini had a smooth balance of coffee and sweetness, the baked crab dish was rich and satisfying, and the steak frites were cooked perfectly, with tender meat and crisp, seasoned fries cooked in duck fat. The drinks were decent overall — nothing groundbreaking, but enjoyable enough to complement the meal. Still, great food and drinks can only go so far when the service leaves you feeling overlooked. I had been looking forward to trying Chardon and, in terms of the menu, it delivered. However, dining out is as much about the experience as it is about the food, and the inattentive service made this visit less enjoyable than it could have been. For that reason, while I appreciated the flavors and the setting, this will likely be a one-and-done for me.

The restaurant has a beautiful interior and a very pleasant atmosphere — the décor is truly impressive. Service was good and the staff were attentive. The food was tasty, but honestly quite ordinary. The chicken tasted just like regular chicken, and the $17 salad wasn’t particularly special — something you could easily make at home. The menu also felt rather limited, without many interesting or unique options. Overall, it’s a nice place if you’re looking for a beautiful setting and good service. But if you’re after a memorable culinary experience, this might not be the spot.

Brunch at Chardon was nothing short of delightful. The food was delicious—beautifully plated, full of flavor, and thoughtfully curated. The service? Impeccable. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcomed and taken care of. But the highlight of the entire experience was the live violinist, Jacob. His talent was truly mesmerizing. He flowed effortlessly from song to song, even improvising to the vibe of the room. It was the perfect touch to an already perfect brunch. We’ll definitely be coming back to Chardon soon!

Overall great experience at Chardon. First time visiting for a friend’s birthday. We had a few appetizers and ordered all the desserts on the menu! The duck fat fries were divine. All the desserts were really good, our favorite was the profiteroles with caramel ice cream. The bestie got a birthday macaron filled with vanilla ice cream, was also delicious!

We had a wonderful experience at Chardon! The food was absolutely delicious—especially the duck and tuna, both complemented by unique, flavorful sauces. The cocktails we tried exceeded our expectations. It’s definitely a great spot to celebrate special moments with family and friends. Highly recommended!

Had an amazing brunch at Chardon today, the vibe and ambience is beautiful here. Our server was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the entire menu. The food was top tier French dining, everything we had came out looking beautiful and tasting even better. Will be coming back to enjoy this place again.

I think I might be a little rough with this place, but I expected a bit higher standard due to its reputation. I ate here for brunch. The food was okay, but didn't really remind me of French fare. I have spent a lot of time in France and the dishes seemed like they were trying a bit too hard to be authentic. Toe French food is French food without a ton of apparent effort. Yes, I realize it does take effort but it feels effortless to me. Chadron seemed to be trying to show they were authentic by trying to hard to be authentic. All that being said, the Fries in duck fat were truly awesome. I also enjoyed the banana, chocolate, and hazelnut crepe. I just found it too expensive for what it was. The croque monsieur was okay, but it did .not have that slightly greasy flavor of France. I was disappointed in the service. We barely saw our waiter or hostess once we ordered. No one asked how the food was or were we enjoying our meal. The ladies filling out water did most of the work and I eventually stopped a different waiter to help us. Our original waiter returned about the time we received our bill. My wife joked that he came by to only pad his tip. So, in the end the food was fine but pricey and not as good as some mom and pop places in the area.

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.

Came in for anniversary on a Friday night with reservation, seated immediately. Dress code: most people were anywhere from business casual to formal Food 5/5: we had the Caesar salad, stuffed crab, hor d'oeuvre tower, the duck and their salmon mille fuille. Everything was amazing. My personally favorite was the duck and my significant other and I basically ranked things in opposite order so that tells me everything was good depending on preference Service 4.5/5: great service, very attentive, helpful and friendly. Food came out a bit slow to start but once apps came, everything else came with good timing Ambiance 4.5/5: beautiful location, very classy feeling with a slight modern twist. Good lighting and ambient sound levels were good for talking comfortably but perhaps a bit louder when more busy Value 4.5/5: fantastic value for fine dining, the duck was our entree and it was 2 giant portions and the lobster pot pie looked enormous when they were bringing to our neighbor. Can't wait to try the other entrees Overall 4.8/5: might be the highest review I've ever given. Fantastic food at great value and amazing service and ambiance. Can't wait to come back. Parking: valet parking available and large paid parking lot nearby. We were staying at Thompson so not sure if there's validation for parking.

Great food service and atmosphere Cool hotel and outstanding craft cocktails Classic French food with a local twist

The sumptuous decor envelopes you upon entry. The ambiance is elegant yet comfortable. The service was spectacular! This quality of service is very hard to find. The anticipation of our needs exceed our expectations. David Hernandez is server extraordinaire. Oh the menu and food! We had many of the items. Each dish was flawlessly prepared, the perfect temperature with extraordinary, balanced flavors. The offerings are inviting and even a picky eater will be pleased. The bread and butter is truly the best in Houston.

I had a great meal at Chardon. Every dish was delicious, service was impeccable - our servers were attentive and thoughtful. Great decor and indoor atmosphere. I had the wagyu ribeye, it did not disappoint. The foie gras came in the form of macarons - super cute and creative.

From the moment you walk in, you feel the charm and character of the restaurant. We ordered the escargot in a perfect cooked pastry, their endive with crab which is fully packed with a lot of crab, and their beautifully cooked steak with frites. Our server and sommelier were extremely helpful that we enjoyed their suggestions and enjoyed our order. We would come back again!

Beautiful, new French restaurant in the Thompson Hotel. Arriving at 9pm, the restaurant was lively, loud and vibrant. We were sat in the bar area, which disappointed some but the service and meal made up for the table location. We started with an appetizer Bisous tower that gave a sample of their greatest hits. The foie gras macaron was a stand out. The Crab Endive "Caesar" was different, excellent. The duck entree was served two ways - confit and the classic breast in a fig reduction. Literally two entrees as one. Very good. The wine list leans a little pricey but nothing more than other good establishments in Houston. Drop in for a beautiful and tasty meal.

Dined in on a Saturday at 9 pm with a party of 4, the hostess couldn't find my reservation in their system so I showed her my email confirmation. Request for David! He's such a doll and remembered all of our names! The only table available was right in front of the door. It was extremely windy and cold, and the door kept swinging wide open and getting stuck. The restaurant is romantic and very cute! Every thing we ordered was delicious! Cocktails are on point. We ordered: Complimentary bread and butter: so addicting! 1/2 dozen raw PEI oysters: super clean and shucked to perfection 1/2 dozen boiled oysters Rockefeller: creamy goodness! Great flavors. Spice pouched gulf shrimp: good size shrimp but the spice didn't have any flavor Crab & endive Caesar: delicious flavors 16oz Wagyu ribeye: our server didn't ask how we wanted it cooked but he some how knew we liked it medium rare. It was cooked perfectly! The ribeye was so tender! The au poivre sauce in top of the steak was very good. It came with a small order of crispy fries and the PERFECT garlic aioli! Côte d'Azur spiritz: tastes like lychee, not sweet, and super refreshing! Au Revoir: nice mezcal goodness Dirty martini: perfect dirtiness Side car: perfectly made

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!

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.

We had a lovely evening at Chardon. The restaurant is beautiful, and the food was very good. *Bread service - The complimentary bread service, with butter and olive oil, was great. The bread was hot, and the server told me that a baker comes in each morning to make it fresh. *Stuffed crab - We had a couple of appetizers to share among the table, and the stuffed crab was the best. Just a bite or two for each of the four people at our table to share, and it was great. *Roasted chicken - The roasted chicken was perfectly cooked. Interestingly, it was served with a slice of toast that was soaked in chicken juice--it was good but a little different. *Sides - We tried the french fries, spinach, and green beans for table-shared sides. The truffle fries were great and served with an aioli sauce, and I really liked the spinach. The green beans weren't my favorite--they had some kind of grittiness, which was odd. The service was very nice and friendly, though it was pretty slow--it felt like we had to wait a while for everything. And they totally forgot our drink order but tried to playfully pretend like they knew it, which was awkward.

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.

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

Charming restaurant with delicious food and very friendly service. My husband and I stopped by for a quick brunch and so happy we did. The French onion soup was absolutely the best I've had in the states. There was a young violinist (Jacob) who asked us to challenge him to play any song even if he didn't know it (we asked for West End Girls from Pet Shop Boys). Very talented young musician.

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.

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!

Don't get me wrong, beautiful place and upscale all the way, but sort of expected a little more. I believe I was over charged a few items but didn't notice on bill till next day. I also think it's crazy to charge $11 for a bottle of still water. We had both still sparkling water but they didn't mention that still wasn't just tap water vs bottled. We had 4 bottles of water and just seemed to unnecessarily inflate the bill. Food was fine - nothing over the top. Dover sole and ribeyes were good. At times, service could have been better. Sharing salads but had no individual plates before salad. Could have bussed/clean table better - remove crumbs and debris in between courses. Supposed to be Fine Dining and needs some improvement.

Came to see what the hype is all about at this restaurant. Yes you should be dressed business casual for this restaurant. The restaurant is decorated very plush and French so maybe on your best manners also. Valet in the front of the hotel or you can pay for a pay lot which equals out about the same money. The bread and butter given after you order is very good. The wait staff I guess is ok but if the chef want this to be top rated the staff has to be better. Some of the similar restaurants won't name which ones have much better service. Can tell also some of the bus boy or girls just riding the wave( looking like they r doing something but not) it's ok after covid unfortunately normal but should be looked down upon at a higher end restaurant. The appetizer tower most people get items are good ideas but the standouts are the madeleines and macros. Radish ??? Not sure why?? The oyster Rockefeller ok. The crepe Mille feuille good idea but gets redundant. The main duck was very good. The Dover sole looks good but not sure worth almost $100. Over a restaurant to check out but they need to improve before staff gets too comfortable.

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.

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.

I made a reservation for my birthday for a large party, and I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to sit in a private room. The decor and aesthetics are beautiful. The service was amazing. They were very patient with a large group, especially close to closing. I believe our waiter was, Rakevion, who was amazing and made the experience 10/10. I tried the pastry basket, the chocolate croissant was great, the iced coffee was okay- they have no flavors available but quality is the coffee was fine. I got the croissant Benedict which was amazing. The croissant twist made it amazing and very tasty. I had the French toast as well which was great. I received the macron ice cream sandwich for my birthday which was also amazing. My friends enjoyed their food as well. Would recommend and would go again.

Why fly to Paris when you can fly down Allen Parkway. Very civilized. Excellent bar! Completely different vibe than the restro across the parking lot. Can't wait to come back for dinner.

This was an exceptional experience. The room is beautiful, the service was great and the food was over the top. We had the beef cheek and the duck. WOW. I'm not normally a fan of duck confet but this was a pleasant surprise. So glad we went and can't wait to go back. Thanks for an amazing evening.

My brother reserved a room for private dining. It was for his wife's 40th birthday. The food was very good. Everything tasted fresh. The service is 2nd to none. I'd definitely go back to Chardon

Went on a Saturday around 8:45 pm and added our names to the waitlist. My friend and I prefer the bar so we were happy when 3 chairs became available as we approached (we were a party of 2). Unfortunately, someone came and told my friend that someone had been waiting longer for his chair so he had to give it up. There was no reserve sign and most bars are first come first serve. It wasn't a nice feeling to say the least. Once seated, the table was super uncomfortable. Which is fine. I will say the food was lovely and the poivre sauce was prepared exceptionally. The bordelaise sauce needed to be thickened but the flavor was there. The aioli for the fries was sublime. The foie gras plate should be called something else since it takes up less than half of the ingredients/components. The part that is difficult to overcome was the service and time it took to get anything. My friend had an empty drink and wasn't offered a new one (~15 mins empty). We drank our bottle of water and were never offered another one. We also were not given the option for regular water. I ordered a bottle of wine when ordering our apps and asked them to open it and let it breathe and to serve it with our entrees. There was no room at the table for the bottle. The server never brought out the wine to open and air until just before our entree was served. I was told that the vintage I wanted was no longer available and asked what the price difference was which took another 5 to 8 minutes to find out. And then the server opened it, let me taste it, and then placed it behind us without asking us if we wanted to start enjoying it (at this point the apps were gone). So we grabbed it and poured it for ourselves. It felt like we were hardly checked on which I found interesting with so many people working. At the end of the day, we felt unwelcome and frankly, not valued. I'm not sure why that is. I am in hospitality and typically have no complaints, but this experience still has me contemplating it after two weeks.

The food, the service, it was 10:30pm and restaurant was almost full! There drinks are very original like their tequila martini with blue cheese olives.

Amazing food. On the expensive side, but it's one of the best experiences you'll have. Great service too, especially the somallier!

We celebrated out 45th anniversary here last night and it was exceptional in every way. The staff is friendly and expert in their service. The food was delicous from starters to entrees to dessert. Even the drink presentations went beyond special (the martinis with the mini carafe on the side was creative and classy). We can't wait to have another special occasion to celebrate to come back to this very special restaurant. It is very expensive but cheaper than trip to Paris and without the jet lag :)

Chardon is a beautiful setting with a French flair- the food is espectacular and the service is good; even though, it's a new restaurant. The Cheff is doing a great job.