Le Jardinier - Miami

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   Johanna

   Miami

   6 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Worst michelin restaurant i’ve ever been to. decided to gave a second chance but same situation: 1) they always “ran out” from the best course of a THREE COURSE menu (happened twice) 2) they do not have the wines they offer in their menu, apparently they also “ran out” 3) food was cold and mediocre 4) we ordered coffee that never came 5) service is horrible to say the least And i could keep going
   

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   Laura

   Atlanta Metro

   2 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was very good. But not enough. Everyone was hungry after the meal which is a lot to say. My boyfriend cracked me up that there was one spoonful of sweat potatoes on his plate. We spent over $250 a head for a thanksgiving menu. We were six people and they brought sides for 4, we had to ask for the 3rd side and he came home to peanut butter and crackers he was hungry. The main courses were tiny. The service was average. For that price you expect world class, we had to ask for everything. We will never go back. It’s too bad because the food was tasty and delicate flavors. Just not up to the standard of anything with a Michelin rating.
   

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   Maksim

   New York City

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Surprisingly disappointed. We visited on Thanksgiving 2024 and ordered the Thanksgiving menu. We were sitting inside. Nice interior, but very uncomfortable chairs and all tables packed in such a way that I was worried that my elbow would end up in someone else’s plate. Also, if you are afraid of getting a cold, sit outside. Better yet, don’t even come here. The service was absolutely not acceptable for such an establishment. We only saw our unfriendly server once when he took our order. They have a lot of people working there but it is very uncoordinated. The majority of servers and managers just stand in corners telling jokes to each other. It seems they are confused of what they are supposed to be doing. The managers did come to our table twice, just to take empty wine glasses of our table without even asking if we wanted something else to drink. As a result, I was drinking water half the time we were there and my wife did not get a chance to order her last glass of wine. Thankfully, the only person who was actually working the whole night was the guy who refilled our water glasses. My wife loves fine red wines and she was hoping to try a few different French ones, but they only had 4 reds by the glass and only 2 of them from France. The food was subpar. First course – scallops – undercooked and raw inside. Second – turkey – cooked well, but too salty. They also got us a side to share without a serving spoon. Desert – pumpkin cheesecake mousse with ginger ice cream – very nice presentation, but it was so sweet that we couldn’t finish it without risking getting a sugar coma. And obviously, we were not offered to order coffee/tea with the desert . Overall, this is definitely not what I would expect from a place with a Michelin star. Having visited many upscale restaurants across the world, we have never seen such a terrible service. Also, these guys included a 20% tip in the bill by default. That was a smart move because the tip you deserved is 0%.
   

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   Dennis

   Miami

   41 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent Thanksgiving lunch. We had a three course meal. I had amazing scallops for the appetizer, entree was a delicious turkey (dark and white meat), the stuffing was fantastic and best for last the incredible pumpkin desert. Service was impeccable. Le Jardiniere is our favorite restaurant in the Design District and one of the best in Miami.
   

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   Doug

   New York City

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was perfect. Attentive and discrete service, lovely environment, beautiful presentation. And the food is amazing. Every bite was spot on. Highly recommended.
   

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   Pam

   West Palm Beach

   354 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   354 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food, service and location were all spectacular
   

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   Adam

   Tampa

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   I had high expectations for this Michelin-starred restaurant, but my recent visit was a major letdown. Despite arriving on time for our reservation, we waited at the bar 30 minutes, only to find our table still unready. This was compounded by the host’s dismissive and rude demeanor, which set a sour tone for the evening. While we waited, we decided to start with appetizers at the bar. The bartender was a rare bright spot—attentive and courteous, offering great service despite the chaos. Unfortunately, even their efforts couldn’t salvage the evening. The appetizers were fine but nothing exceptional, and two drinks and two small plates cost a staggering $140. After finally deciding to eat at the bar, our anticipation for the main course turned into frustration when the entrees took over an hour to arrive. By that point, we were more aggravated than hungry. For a restaurant of this caliber, I expected impeccable service and a seamless dining experience. Instead, I left feeling overcharged and underwhelmed. Michelin stars might suggest excellence, but this visit proved otherwise. A huge waste of time and money—I’ll be dining elsewhere in the future.
   

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   Marcos

   Tampa

   26 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   We feel very sad . The restaurant is going down We didn’t taste France food at all . W Ruth’s g is cook with saffron ( Spanish or Latin taste ) Sorry this chef is not for our French taste The quality and the delicious characteristic taste from the classic legendary le Jardinier is gone and we are coming back until changed is made
   

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   lauren

   Miami

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food and service were very disappointing especially given the reputation.
   

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    Pauline

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was excellent. The food, the service, the ambiance were all excellent. Restaurants in the design district tend to be pricey and over hyped. This was perfect. Great food, exemplary presentation on a beautiful setting served well. I would go back! We enjoyed all of our dishes and the whole meal was flawless.
    

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