Chardon, 1711 Allen Parkway (Suite 100), 346-560-4180, chardonhouston.com
One star
Hours: 5-10 p.m. dinner Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. brunch Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday.
Prices: $3-$9 hors d’oeuvres, $28-$33 small plates, $18-$24 soups and salads, $36-$138 entrees, $34-$175 steaks, $12-$17 sides, $12-$14 desserts.
Reservations: Available via Resy.
What to order: Deviled oeufs, stuffed-deviled blue crab, black truffle and escargot vol-au-vent, crab and endive Caesar, whole Dover sole Grenobloise, gnocchi parisienne, steaks with duck fat fries, green chartreuse crème brûlée.
Vibe: A sleek, design‑forward French brasserie — think West Elm, not weathered Parisian charm.
Noise level: Moderate.
Parking: Valet with the Thompson Hotel.
STAR RATINGS
Four stars: Superlative; can hold its own on a national stage.
Three stars: Excellent; one of the best restaurants in the city.
Two stars: Very good; one of the best restaurants of its kind.
One star: A good restaurant that we recommend.
No star: Restaurant cannot be recommended at this time.