Recommended Restaurants in The Woodlands Area - TWTX.co

A listing of the restaurants we recommend, both inside The Woodlands and within a short drive of the bubble

Notable craft BBQ in a cozy backyard spot near the Woodlands

3rd Coast BBQ & Catering

BBQ | I-45 Corridor and Rayford Road
Family-Run Small Business and Outdoor Dining

25219 Oakhurst Dr | Spring 77386
713-545-0718 | Map | Website | Details
$$

A comfortable food truck park on Tomball's Main Street

403 Eats

American (Traditional) | Outside the Bubble: Tomball
Food Trucks, Happy Hour, and Outdoor Dining

403 E Main Street | Tomball 77375
281-330-4538 | Map | Details
$ and $$

Reliable Italian food in a family-friendly setting

Adriatic Cafe

Italian | I-45 Corridor
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Happy Hour, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

17825 I-45, Shenandoah | Shnendoah 77385
936-319-3300 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Alicia’s Mexican Grille

Mexican | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Full Bar, Happy Hour, and Private Room

20920 Kuykendahl Rd | Spring 77379
281-350-8383 | Map | Website | Details
$$

One of the Woodlands' oldest restaurants

Amerigo’s Grill

Italian | Sawdust
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale

25250 Grogan's Park Drive | The Woodlands 77380
281-362-0808 | Map | Details
$$$

Seafood by Lake Conroe

Amore Seafood

Seafood | Outside the Bubble: Hwy 105
Family-Run Small Business, Happy Hour, and Outdoor Dining

14860 TX-105 | Montgomery 77356
936-582-1053 | Map | Details
$$

Indian cuisine meets French technique at this luxe location near the waterway

Amrina

Indian | Waterway
Brunch, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Good for Vegetarians, Happy Hour, HRW2023, Late Night, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale

Outstanding tacos from a local truck

Antojitos Junior Taco Truck

Mexican | Sawdust
Family-Run Small Business and Food Trucks

130 Sawdust Road | The Woodlands 77380
(In Sawdust HEB parking lot)
281-203-7787 | Map | Details
$ and $$

Above Average Chinese Spot

Atsumi

Chinese and Sushi | College Park
Delivery by Restaurant

3335 College Park Dr #800 | The Woodlands 77384
936-242-0044 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Avanti Italian Kitchen

Italian | Creekside Forest West and Research East
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, and Upscale

8540 Creekside Forest Drive | The Woodlands 77375
(Second location on Research Forest)
281-377-1777 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Avenida Brazil

Steaks | Research East
HRW2020, HRW2021, HRW2022, and HRW2023

1400 Research Forest Dr | Shenandoah 77381
281-651-5369 | Map | Details
$$$

The coastal cuisine of Italy in a romantic, lakeside setting

Azzurro Italian Costal Cuisine

Italian and Seafood | Hughes Landing
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Outdoor Dining, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

Ba Mien Bistro 2

Sushi and Vietnamese | Sawdust

588 Sawdust Rd | Spring 77380
281-419-7777 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Babin’s Seafood House

Seafood | I-45 Corridor
Full Bar, HRW2020, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, and Upscale

19529 I-45 | Shenandoah 77385
281-296-8829 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

A well priced, elevated spin on traditional southern favorites

Back Table

American (New), Brunch, Burgers, and Charcuterie | Grogan's Mill
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2022, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Scenic View, and Upscale

2301 N Millbend Dr | The Woodands 77380
281-364-6400 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Cali-Mex Cuisine in a festive spot on Waterway Square

Baja Cantina

Brunch, Mexican, and Tacos | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, and Scenic View

24 Waterway Ave Suite 160 | The Woodlands 77380
Waterway Square
832-432-2252 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Authentic Mexican and in a sleek, sophisticated setting

Baja Sur Fresh Mex - closed

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HRW2021 and HRW2022

Baker St. Pub & Grill

American (Traditional) | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, and Outdoor Dining

25 Waterway Ave | The Woodlands 77380
281-362-7431 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Bar Louie

American (Traditional) and Burgers | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, and Scenic View

24 Waterway Ave | The Woodlands 77380
281-909-3300 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Bazille

American (New) | Woodlands Mall

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr | The Woodlands 77380
(Located inside Nordstrom)
832-562-4880 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

South-Texas-Style BBQ served from a food truck

BBQ Godfather

BBQ | 1488 West
Family-Run Small Business and Outdoor Dining

5447 Fm 1488 Rd | Magnolia 77354
713-828-5960 | Map | Details
$ and $$

Big mesquite-grilled burgers, fast casual service

Beck’s Prime

Burgers | Grogan's Mill
Outdoor Dining

2120 Buckthorne Pl | The Woodlands 77380
(in the Grogan's Mill Village Center)
281-367-3600 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Bellagreen

American (Traditional) | Research East
Good for Vegetarians and Outdoor Dining

2501 Research Forest Dr | The Woodlands 77381
281-292-4515 | Map | Details
$$

Superb Mexican-influenced New American cuisine in a cozy setting

Belly of the Beast

American (New) and Mexican | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Family-Run Small Business and On the Radar

5200 FM 2920 #180 | Spring 77388
in new location on 2920
281-466-2040 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

American (Traditional), Burgers, and Pizza | I-45 Corridor
Happy Hour

19075 Interstate 45 N Ste 600 | Shenandoah 77385
In the Portofino Center
936-273-7100 | Map | Details
$$

Black Garlic - closed

Burgers | Outside the Bubble: Spring

22314 I-45 | Spring 77373
(Inside Bernie's Backyard)
281-602-3419 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Black Sheep Bistro

American (Traditional) | Outside the Bubble: Spring

326 Main Street | Old Town Spring 77373
832-616-3035 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

A broad array of modern comfort food in a sleek setting

American (New), American (Traditional), Burgers, Sandwiches, and Tacos | Outside the Bubble: Conroe and Research East
Brunch, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Happy Hour, HRW2022, HRW2023, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

9000 New Trails Drive | The Woodlands 77381
Also at the Conroe Airport
281-362-1678 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Blue Door Coffee

Coffee, Salads, and Sandwiches | Waterway

21 Waterway Ave | The Woodlands 77380
832-299-6511 | Map | Website | Details
$

A neighborhood pub in the Grogan's Mill Village Center

Blue Lion Pub - closed

American (Traditional) | Grogan's Mill
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, and Romantic

2230 Buckthorne Pl Suite 150 | The Woodlands 77380
In the Grogan's Mill Village Center
832-205-0817 | Map | Details
$$

Cozy wine bar with well priced charcuterie

Boardough Vino - closed

4223 Research Forest Dr Suite #100 | The Woodlands 77381
281-719-8938 | Map | Details

BonFire Grill

American (Traditional) and Pizza | Outside the Bubble: Tomball

425 W Main St | Tomball 77375
832-702-9031 | Map | Review | Details
$$ and $$$

Whiskey and food in a cozy, intimate setting

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

American (New) and Burgers | Market Street
Brunch, Full Bar, Good Desserts, HRW2023, On the Radar, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, and Romantic

9595 Six Pines Dr Unit 250 | The Woodlands 77380
On Market Street near Tiffany's
281-819-6330 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Scratchmade salads and salad-stuffed sandwiches that exceed expectations

Bread Zeppelin

Salads and Sandwiches | CityPlace and Outside the Bubble: Spring
Catering, Good for Vegetarians, and Outdoor Dining

Brick & Brews

Pizza | Outside the Bubble: Magnolia

32907 Tamina Rd, Suite E | Magnolia 77354
In the Culinary Courtyard
281-789-7910 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Solid Italian cuisine in an expansive, faux Tuscan setting

Brio - closed

1201 Lake Woodlands Drive | The Woodlands 77380
(South side of Woodlands Mall ring road)
281-465-8993 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Brooklyn Cafe

American (Traditional) and Breakfast | Panther Creek
Family-Run Small Business and Outdoor Dining

4775 W Panther Creek Dr | The Woodlands 77381
Panther Creek Village Center
281-298-7488 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

New York-style pizza from this iconic local chain

Brothers Pizza Express

Pizza | Grogan's Mill and Sterling Ridge
Delivery by Restaurant, Family-Run Small Business, and Good for Kids

2260 Buckthorne Pl #173 | The Woodlands 77380
(also in Sterling Ridge Center)
281-298-9299 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Airy sports bar with surprisingly good food

Buffalo Run

American (Traditional) and Burgers | Rayford Road
Happy Hour and Outdoor Dining

440 Rayford Road #115 | Spring 77386
832-813-8619 | Map | Details
$ and $$

Flawlessly Executed Carnival Cuisine

Buldogies

American (Traditional) and Sandwiches | Outside the Bubble: Hwy 105
Family-Run Small Business

14543 TX 105 #406 | Conroe 77304
936-588-6688 | Map | Details
$

A casual, chef-driven steakhouse with a solid wine list

Burgers & Bordeaux - closed

4900 Farm to Market Rd 1488 | Conroe 77384
Marcel Town Center, 545 Woodland Square Blvd
936-242-1373 | Map | Website | Details

Modern American cuisine in a sleek, contemporary setting

Cafe Express

American (New), Burgers, and Sandwiches | College Park
Catering, Happy Hour, and On the Radar

Caffe Di Fiore

Mexican | Woodlands Parkway West

10110 Woodlands Pkwy #900 | The Woodlands 77382
281-298-8091 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

West Coast-style tacos and burritos in a sleek, family-run space

Califas Tacos & Beer

Mexican and Tacos | Research East
Family-Run Small Business, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

1500 Research Forest Dr #100 | Shenandoah 77381
281-466-2075 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Tex Mex meets Barbecue in a friendly, lively setting

Camilia’s

Mexican | Outside the Bubble: Conroe
Brunch, Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Happy Hour, and On the Radar

1245 Grand Central Parkway | Conroe 77304
936-224-5594 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Quality Tex-Mex and outstanding margaritas

Casa Medina

Mexican | I-45 Corridor
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, and Happy Hour

28777 I-45 | Spring 77381
281-298-9866 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Superlative Thai cuisine in a jewel-like strip-center setting

Charm Thai Bistro

Thai | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Family-Run Small Business, Good for Vegetarians, and HRW2021

2203 Spring Steubner Rd #100 | Spring 77389
281-516-5555 | Map | Details
$$

Outstanding Thai cuisine in a beautiful upscale setting

Charm Thai Kitchen and Bar

Thai | Research East
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Good for Vegetarians, Happy Hour, On the Radar, Outdoor Dining, and Romantic

Latin cuisine with a Texas flair

Churrascos

Brunch, Latin American, and Steaks | Waterway
Brunch, Catering, Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

Well priced Tex-Mex in a funky setting

Chuy’s

Mexican and Tacos | I-45 Corridor
Full Bar, Happy Hour, and Outdoor Dining

18035 I-45 S | Shenandoah 77385
936-321-4440 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Gourmet cinnamon rolls with hundreds of options

Cinnaholic

Sweets | I-45 Corridor
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Good Desserts, Good for Kids, and On the Radar

27630 Interstate 45 N | Oak Ridge North 77385
281-719-5327 | Map | Website | Details
$

Citizen’s Grill

American (Traditional) and Burgers | 1488 West
Full Bar

315 Enclave Dr #300 | Conroe 77384
In Marcel Town Center
936-320-0022 | Map | Details
$$

Boutique bakery and cozy café in a chic, urban setting

Common Bond Café & Bakery

American (Traditional), Bakery, Breakfast, Brunch, and Burgers | CityPlace and Outside the Bubble: Spring
Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, and Outdoor Dining

Compadres Texas Cafe

American (Traditional) and Breakfast | Oak Ridge North
Family-Run Small Business

26797 Hanna Road | Oak Ridge North 77385
281-292-0333 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Iconic Craft BBQ

CorkScrew BBQ

BBQ | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Family-Run Small Business and Outdoor Dining

26608 Keith St | Spring 77373
832-592-1184 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Craft Burger Food Truck - closed

5447 FM-1488 | Magnolia 77354
(inside Deacon Baldy's)
832-995-6056 | Map | Website | Details

Casual gastropub featuring southern cuisine

Craft Grill

American (Traditional) and Burgers | Creekside Forest West
Happy Hour and Outdoor Dining

25219 Kuykendahl Rd Ste G110 | Tomball 77375
281-255-2396 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Crisp - closed

2520 Research Forest Dr | The Woodlands 77380
832-562-2520 | Map | Website | Details

Cozy established wine bar on Market Street

Cru Food and Wine Bar

American (New) and Wine Bar | Market Street
Outdoor Dining

9595 Six Pines Dr Ste 650 | The Woodlands 77380
281-465-9463 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Local Pizza Chain with Numerous Locations

Crust Pizza Co

Pizza, Salads, and Sandwiches | Creekside Forest West, Panther Creek, and Rayford Road
Outdoor Dining

4775 W. Panther Creek Drive Suite 530 | The Woodlands 77381
(also Alden Bridge, Rayford Road, and Creekside Park locations)
281-298-8844 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Innovative tasting menus featuring exotic ingredients, masterfully prepared

Cureight - closed

American (New) | Waterway

24 Waterway Ave #125 | The Woodlands 77380
281-203-5641 | Map | Website | Details
$$$$

Curry Masala

Indian | Rayford Road
Good for Vegetarians

610 Rayford Rd | Spring 77386
281-362-5997 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Cyclone Anaya’s

Brunch and Mexican | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2021, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, and Scenic View

20 Waterway Ave #120 | The Woodlands 77380
281-419-5771 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Quality steaks and seafood in a scenic lakeside location

Del Frisco’s Grille

American (Traditional), Brunch, Seafood, and Steaks | Hughes Landing
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

1900 Hughes Landing Blvd #500 | The Woodlands 77380
281-465-0300 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Elevated Vietnamese Cuisine

EAD Vietnamese Restaurant

Vietnamese | I-45 Corridor
Good for Vegetarians

17947 Interstate 45 S | Shenandoah 77385
281-651-2208 | Map | Details
$$

Eclectic Family-Run Cafe

Eden Cafe

American (Traditional) | 1488 West
Brunch, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good for Kids, Happy Hour, and Private Room

El Chaparro

Mexican | Outside the Bubble: Tomball
Happy Hour

24914 Kuykendahl Rd suite f | Tomball 77375
281-516-2134 | Map | Website | Details
$$

El Tiempo Cocina

Mexican | Indian Springs
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, and Upscale

6777 Woodlands Pkwy #100 | The Woodlands 77382
In Indian Springs Center
281-323-4646 | Map | Website | Details
$$$ and $$$$

Escalante’s

Mexican | Hughes Landing
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Scenic View, and Upscale

1900 Hughes Landing Blvd #100 | The Woodlands 77380
Hughes Landing Restaurant Row
281-292-7800 | Map | Details
$$ and $$$

Federal American Grill

American (Traditional) | I-45 Corridor
Outdoor Dining

27700 Interstate 45 N | Oak RIdge North 77385
832-810-5555 | Map | Details
$$$

Modern American bistro in an upscale park setting

Fielding’s Local Kitchen + Bar

American (New), Brunch, Burgers, and Steaks | Creekside Forest West
Brunch, Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

Fielding’s Rooster - closed

Burgers and American favorites, chef-driven and scratch made

Fielding’s Wood Grill

American (New), American (Traditional), Brunch, and Burgers | Research East
Brunch, Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, and Upscale

Prime steaks and seafood

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

American (Traditional), Seafood, and Steaks | Woodlands Mall
Full Bar, HRW2023, Live Music, Private Room, and Upscale

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr Suite 305 | The Woodlands 77380
281-362-0103 | Map | Details
$$$ and $$$$

Traditional and creative pizzas in the back of the Woodlands

Flippin’ Pizza

Pizza | Woodlands Parkway West
Delivery by Restaurant, Family-Run Small Business, Good for Kids, and Good for Vegetarians

30340 FM2978 | Magnolia 77354
346-706-3547 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Breakfast, Lunch, and Baked Goods

Flour-ish - closed

American (Traditional), Breakfast, and Sandwiches | Outside the Bubble: Conroe

Healthy food for a happy world

Flower Child

American (Traditional) and Salads | Market Street
Good for Vegetarians

1900 Lake Woodlands Dr | The Woodlands 77380
346-268-7101 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Brazilian Steakhouse on Lake Woodlands

Fogo de Chao

Latin American and Steaks | Hughes Landing
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Scenic View, and Upscale

1900 Hughes Landing Blvd #400 | The Woodlands 77380
In Hughes Landing's Restaurant Row
281-498-4200 | Map | Website | Details
$$$ and $$$$

Forest Cafe & Bakery

Bakery, Breakfast, Burgers, and Sandwiches | College Park
Family-Run Small Business and Good Desserts

3091 College Park Dr # 245 | Conroe 77384
936-271-4518 | Map | Details
$$

Enticing Asian fusion in a cozy, family-run nook.

Fu Manchung

Vietnamese | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Family-Run Small Business and Good for Vegetarians

3416 FM 2920 Suite 210 | Spring 77388
832-791-5873 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Big custom burgers in a family-friendly setting

Fuddruckers - closed

Gessner’s Grub BBQ Co.

BBQ | Sawdust
Family-Run Small Business and Outdoor Dining

25131 Melda Rd | The Woodlands 77380
346-351-9448 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Gino’s East - closed

Pizza | I-45 Corridor
Happy Hour

25657 I-45 | Spring 77380
281-643-7437 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Well executed Latin American cuisine in an expansive, modern setting

Gloria’s Latin Cuisine

Latin American | I-45 Corridor
Brunch, Catering, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Happy Hour, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

Gulf Coast seafood from the team behind Citizens Grill

Good Charlie’s

Seafood | 1488 West
On the Radar

545 Woodlands Square Blvd | Conroe 77384
936-305-9299 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Well-executed Gulf Coast seafood in an upscale, casual setting

Goode Co Fish Camp

Seafood | Research East
Catering, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, and Upscale

Upscale Tex-Mex from the iconic Houston family

Goode Co Kitchen & Cantina

Mexican | Research East
Happy Hour and Outdoor Dining

8865 Six Pines Dr Ste 150 | Shenandoah 77380
281-826-5150 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Artistic Charcuterie Boxes and more

Grazeables

Charcuterie | Outside the Bubble: Tomball
Catering, Delivery by Restaurant, Family-Run Small Business, and Good for Vegetarians

406 W Main St | Tomball 77375
281-797-0262 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

New York pizza from a coal fired oven

Grimaldi’s Pizzaria

Pizza | Waterway
Outdoor Dining and Scenic View

20 Waterway Ave #100 | The Woodlands 77380
281-465-3500 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Consistently well prepared Tex-Mex in a family-friendly environment

Gringo’s Woodlands

Mexican | Woodlands Parkway West

30420 FM 2978 Rd | The Woodlands 77354
281-789-4543 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Eclectic burgers with a variety of creative toppings

Grub Burger Bar - closed

2417 Research Forest Dr | The Woodlands 77381
281-907-9001 | Map | Website | Details

Family favorite for upscale Tex-Mex

Guadalajara Hacienda

Mexican | I-45 Corridor
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, and Upscale

27885 I-45 | The Woodlands 77380
281-362-0774 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Hearsay on the Waterway

American (Traditional) and Brunch | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2022, HRW2023, On the Radar, Outdoor Dining, Scenic View, and Upscale

20 Waterway Ave Suite 105 | The Woodlands 77380
832-585-1723 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Fresh and Healthy

Herb & Beet - closed

Burgers and sandwiches from a small-family-run spot

Honey Bee Ham & Deli

Burgers and Sandwiches | Research East
Family-Run Small Business

4747 Research Forest Dr #495 | The Woodlands 77381
281-364-9200 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Gourmet burgers from the Austin-based group

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Burgers | Research East
Full Bar, Good for Kids, Good for Vegetarians, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

2417 Research Forest Drive Suite A | The Woodlands 77381
281-907-9001 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Huti’s 5 Free-Fire Grill - closed

Latin American | Research East
Outdoor Dining

2501 Research Forest Dr | The Woodlands 77381
281-298-1900 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Traditional Indian cuisine in a strip mall setting

Hyderabad House

Indian | Sawdust
Good for Vegetarians

407 Sawdust Road | Spring 77380
In Woodwinds Center
281-203-5020 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Mac & Cheese and more in Creekside Village Center

I Heart Mac & Cheese

American (Traditional) and Sandwiches | Creekside Forest West
Good for Kids and Outdoor Dining

26400 Kuykendahl Rd | Spring 77389
In Creekside Forest Village Center
832-422-3360 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

The iconic SoCal burger joint serves well priced, high quality burgers

In-N-Out Burger

Burgers | Woodlands Mall
Good for Kids, Late Night, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

Family-run Italian in a tidy strip center location

Italian Cafe

Italian | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Family-Run Small Business

19620 Kuykendahl Rd | Spring 77379
281-528-2919 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Elevated pizza in a hidden strip center location

Jackpot Pizza

Pizza | Louetta and Outside the Bubble: Spring
Catering, Delivery by Restaurant, and Family-Run Small Business

6450 Louetta Rd | Spring 77379
281-257-0762 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Jasper’s - closed

9595 Six Pines Drive | The Woodlands 77380
(On the square in Market Street)
281-298-6600 | Map | Website | Details

Big classic burgers in a modern malt shop setting

Jax Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Burgers and Sandwiches | Outside the Bubble: Spring and Rayford Road

4334 FM 2920 | Spring 77388
(and other area locations - refer to website)
281-288-7711 | Map | Website | Details
$

Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches, and more

Jet’s Pizza – Kuykendahl

Pizza and Sandwiches | Creekside Forest West and Kuykendahl
Catering

24225 Kuykendahl Rd | Tomball 77375
281-942-4520 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches, and more

Jet’s Pizza – Rayford

Pizza and Sandwiches | Rayford Road

2222 Rayford Rd | Spring 77386
346-500-5387 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Steaks and Italian in a surprisingly fashionable hideaway

Johnny’s Italian Steak House

Italian and Steaks | I-45 Corridor
Catering, Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale

Creative Mexican food and Tex-Mex favorites

Julio’s Mexican Grill – Magnolia

Mexican and Tacos | 1488 West
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Happy Hour, and Outdoor Dining

33418 Egypt Ln #2759 | Magnolia 77354
281-259-4522 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Creative Mexican food and Tex-Mex favorites

Julio’s Mexican Grill – Sawdust

Mexican and Tacos | Sawdust
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Good for Kids, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

544 Sawdust Road | The Woodlands 77380
(by PetCo)
281-419-5441 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Chef-crafted burgers from a military-themed food truck

Kelly’s Heroes Food Truck - closed

1622 Rayford Rd | Spring 77386
808-494-7597 | Map | Website | Details

Vegetarian Indian Spot on Rayford Road

Khau Gully

Indian | I-45 Corridor and Rayford Road
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Good for Vegetarians, and On the Radar

Serious Steaks from a Master Chef

Killen’s Steakhouse

Burgers, Seafood, and Steaks | Research East
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale

1700 Research Forest Dr | Shenandoah 77381
281-323-4004 | Map | Website | Details
$$$ and $$$$

Chef Ronnie Killen's BBQ is now in the Woodlands

Killen’s Texas Barbecue

BBQ | Research East
Catering and Outdoor Dining

8800 Six Pines Dr | Shenandoah 77380
| Map | Website | Details
$$

Traditional steak house overlooking a small lake near the mall

Kirby’s Steakhouse

American (Traditional) and Steaks | I-45 Corridor and Woodlands Mall
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2022, HRW2023, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

1111 Timberloch Pl | The Woodlands 77830
281-362-1121 | Map | Details
$$$ and $$$$

Authentic Local Ramen Bar

Koji Ramen Bar

Japanese | I-45 Corridor

25403 Interstate 45 | Spring 77380
832-823-5187 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Great Tacos and Mexican dishes from a hidden gem

La Cocina de Roberto

Mexican and Tacos | I-45 Corridor and Sawdust
Catering and Family-Run Small Business

26817 Interstate 45 N | The Woodlands 77380
832-813-8030 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

A taco truck near the original Corkscrew BBQ location

La Hacienda Taqueria

Mexican and Tacos | Sawdust
Food Trucks and Outdoor Dining

24930 Budde Road | The Woodlands 77380
832-403-9335 | Map | Details
$ and $$

Serious tacos in an unpretentious spot in Conroe

La Palma Taqueria

Mexican and Tacos | Outside the Bubble: Conroe
Family-Run Small Business and Late Night

309 W Avenue G, Conroe | Conroe 77301
936-539-6792 | Map | Details
$

Lama Mediterranean Cuisine

Greek and Lebanese | Research East
Good for Vegetarians and Outdoor Dining

1644 Research Forest Dr #100 | Shenandoah 77381
281-292-5262 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Gulf Coast seafood from America's largest restaurant group

Landry’s Seafood House

Seafood | Woodlands Mall
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Scenic View, and Upscale

1212 Lake Robbins Dr | The Woodlands 77380
281-362-9696 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Lasagna House III

Italian | Outside the Bubble: 1960
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, and Private Room

217D Cypress Creek Pkwy | Houston 77090
281-580-7797 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Local Pour

American (Traditional) | Hughes Landing
Happy Hour, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, and Scenic View

1900 Hughes Landing Blvd Suite 350 | The Woodlands 77381
281-419-7687 | Map | Website | Details
$$

The Woodlands outpost of the popular Houston-based restaurant group

Local Table

American (New) and Greek | Research East
Brunch, Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Good for Kids, On the Radar, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

Los Cucos

Mexican | Panther Creek
Delivery by Restaurant, Full Bar, and Happy Hour

4775 W Panther Creek Dr #200 | The Woodlands 77381
281-296-2303 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Family run Vietnamese restaurant tucked away in Panther Creek

Lucky Cafe

Vietnamese | Panther Creek
Good for Vegetarians

27120 Glen Loch Dr | The Woodlands 77381
281-298-2211 | Map | Details
$ and $$

Lupe Tortilla

Brunch and Mexican | I-45 Corridor
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, and Upscale

19437 I-45 | Shenandoah 77385
281-298-5274 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Mahoney’s

American (Traditional) | Waterway
Live Music

24 Waterway Ave Suite 100 | The Woodlands 77380
832-663-5228 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Maine-ly Sandwiches - closed

7 Switchbud Pl Suite 194 | The Woodlands 77380
In Grogan's Mill Village Center
281-719-5828 | Map | Website | Details

Affordable Tex-Mex from a local chain

Mama Juanita’s

Mexican | I-45 Corridor
Happy Hour

8000 Hwy 242 #110 | The Woodlands 77385
(just east of I-45)
936-273-3220 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Seafood and steaks in a see-and-be-seen environment from Landry's

Mastro’s Ocean Club

Seafood, Steaks, and Sushi | Market Street
Full Bar, HRW2022, HRW2023, Live Music, and Upscale

9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 100 | The Woodlands 77380
In the Market Street Center
346-298-3958 | Map | Website | Details
$$$$

Traditional Mexican cuisine in a cozy, friendly spot

Mexican Mom

Mexican | Sawdust
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Good Desserts, and On the Radar

1027 Sawdust Rd #375 | The Woodlands 77380
832-614-1798 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Perhaps the best Middle Eastern food in the Houston Area in a warm, inviting setting

Mezze#1

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern | Outside the Bubble: Conroe
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Good for Vegetarians, On the Radar, Outdoor Dining, and Romantic

1205 Grand Central Parkway Ste. 100 | Conroe 77304
936-494-0298 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Mi Rancho Shenandoah

Mexican | I-45 Corridor
Happy Hour

19189 I-45 | Shenandoah 77385
281-651-4856 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Mia’s Table

American (Traditional) and Burgers | I-45 Corridor

18450 I-45 | Shenandoah 77384
832-764-8286 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Authentic Monterrey-style tacos in a cozy strip-center shop

Mirrey Tacos y Mas

Mexican and Tacos | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Family-Run Small Business

727 E Louetta Rd ste 120 | Spring 77373
281-362-5224 | Map | Details
$

Mod Pizza

Pizza | Indian Springs

6777 Woodlands Pkwy, Suite 314 | The Woodlands 77382
(in the Indian Springs center)
281-719-0148 | Map | Website | Details
$

Pizza and burgers in a relaxed family setting

Montgomery Grove

American (Traditional), Burgers, and Pizza | Outside the Bubble: Montgomery
Family-Run Small Business, Food Trucks, Good for Kids, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

22016 Eva St | Montgomery 77356
| Map | Details
$$

Morton’s Grille

American (Traditional), Brunch, and Steaks | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, and Upscale

25 Waterway Ave | The Woodlands 77380
832-585-0794 | Map | Website | Details
$$$ and $$$$

Craveable South African cuisine in a casual, mall-adjacent location

Mozambik - closed

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr Suite 304 | The Woodlands 77380
Outside the Woodlands Mall
855-626-6948 | Map | Website | Details

Small family-run seafood spot that evokes a Mexican coastal resort

Nahui Seafood

Mexican and Seafood | I-45 Corridor
Family-Run Small Business, Good Desserts, and On the Radar

25602 I-45 Unit 112A | Spring 77386
346-634-1138 | Map | Details
$$ and $$$

Traditional Indian cuisine, Indian fast food, and more

Namaste Indian Cuisine

Indian | Sawdust
Family-Run Small Business and Good for Vegetarians

202 Sawdust Rd Suite 115 | Spring 77380
832-299-6476 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Classic Tex-Mex in a warm, family-friendly setting

Natalita’s #2

Mexican | Sawdust
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, and Happy Hour

387 Sawdust Rd | Spring 77380
In the Woodwinds Center
281-298-8195 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

An upscale cafe from the talented team behind Charm Bistro

Noe’s Cafe

American (Traditional), Breakfast, and Brunch | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Brunch, Family-Run Small Business, and Outdoor Dining

2120 Spring Stuebner Rd Ste. 610 | Spring 77388
In the Market at Springwoods Village
281-656-9999 | Map | Review | Details
$$

Classic Italian, prepared skillfully from scratch

Nona’s Italian Grill

Italian | College Park
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2022, HRW2023, Live Music, Romantic, and Upscale

3091 College Park Dr #185 | The Woodlands 77384
936-224-3132 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Authentic Shanghai cuisine in a tidy strip center location

Noodle Kitchen

Chinese | Kuykendahl
Family-Run Small Business, Good for Vegetarians, and On the Radar

18363 Kuykendahl Rd | Spring 77379
346-463-8078 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Outstanding Chinese specializing in handmade noodles and dumplings

Noodle Kitchen Woodlands

Chinese | College Park
Family-Run Small Business and On the Radar

3335 College Park Dr #800 | The Woodlands 77384
| Map | Website | Details
$$

Skillfully executed Italian classics in a comfortably boisterous setting.

North Italia

Italian | Woodlands Mall
Brunch, Catering, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Happy Hour, On the Radar, Private Room, and Scenic View

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr | The Woodlands 77380
281-292-6935 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Chef-prepared seafood in a modern strip-center location

Off The Hook Seafood - closed

2222 Rayford Rd Suite 105 | Spring 77386
Across Rayford from Kroger
346-331-2893 | Map | Website | Details

Pizza Tastings in a comfortable, classic setting

Olio e Farina - closed

24230 Kuykendahl Rd Ste 200 | Tomball 77375
832-639-6503 | Map | Details

Americanized Chinese food in an upscale, mall-adjacent location

P. F. Chang’s

Chinese | Woodlands Mall
HRW2023 and Outdoor Dining

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr | The Woodlands 77380
281-203-6350 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Pacific Yard House

American (Traditional) | Outside the Bubble: Conroe
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, and Outdoor Dining

Sophisticated Indian cuisine in a cozy family-run setting

Palette Indian Kitchen

Indian | Rayford Road
Family-Run Small Business, Good for Vegetarians, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

3559 Rayford Rd Suite 200 | Spring 77386
281-362-5999 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Pallotta’s Italian Grill

Italian | I-45 Corridor
Family-Run Small Business

27606 I-45 | Oak Ridge North 77385
281-364-9555 | Map | Details
$$

Handmade contemporary Italian cuisine

Papa Amadeos

Italian | Sawdust
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Live Music, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale

432 Sawdust Rd. | Spring 77380
Behind Herb & Beet
713-389-5975 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Cajun/Creole and Seafood | I-45 Corridor
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, and Upscale

18165 Interstate 45 S | Conroe 77385
936-321-4200 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Corporate BBQ from the Pappas Organization

Pappas Bar-B-Q

BBQ and Burgers | I-45 Corridor

27752 Interstate 45 N | Conroe 77385
281-363-2647 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Upscale Tex-Mex from the popular Houston chain

Pappasito’s Cantina

Mexican | I-45 Corridor
Full Bar, Happy Hour, and Upscale

18101 I-45 South | Shenandoah 77385
936-271-9777 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

South African Cuisine in an upscale, modern setting

Peli Peli South African Kitchen – Woodlands - closed

|
HRW2020 and HRW2021

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill

American (Traditional) and Steaks | Sterling Ridge
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale

6700 Woodlands Pkwy | The Woodlands 77382
281-362-0569 | Map | Website | Details
$$$ and $$$$

Philipose’s Kitchen

American (Traditional), Indian, and Seafood | Outside the Bubble: Magnolia
Family-Run Small Business

32823 FM2978 Suite A | Magnolia 77354
281-789-4176 | Map | Details
$$ and $$$

Pho Viet Tastes

Vietnamese | Sawdust

377 Sawdust Rd | Spring 77380
832-616-3354 | Map | Details
$$

Festive pirate-themed restaurant offering seafood and more

Pirate’s Paradise

American (Traditional) and Seafood | Sawdust
Brunch, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good for Kids, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

448 Sawdust Rd | Spring 77380
346-954-8733 | Map | Review | Details
$$

Pit Master Bar-B-Que

BBQ | Sawdust

343 Sawdust Rd | Spring 77380
281-419-3644 | Map | Details
$$

Lafayette-based pizza chain with Louisiana inspired creations

Pizza Artista - closed

2501 Research Forest Dr, Suite B | The Woodlands 77381
| Map | Website | Details

A Woodlands classic for great takeout and delivery

Pizza Tonight

Pizza | Panther Creek
Delivery by Restaurant and Family-Run Small Business

27190 Glen Loch Dr | The Woodlands 77381
281-465-4774 | Map | Details
$ and $$

Flavorful, handmade pizza from a small, family-run spot

Pizza Zone

Italian and Pizza | Louetta and Outside the Bubble: Spring
Catering and Family-Run Small Business

4660 Louetta Rd #130 | Spring 77388
281-288-8500 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Modern Italian in a sleek urban setting

Porta’vino

Italian, Pizza, and Wine Bar | Grogan's Mill
Catering, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

Energetic wine bar in a sleek, comfortable setting

Postino

American (New), Brunch, and Wine Bar | Hughes Landing
Brunch, Full Bar, Happy Hour, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

2025 Hughes Landing Boulevard | The Woodlands 77380
Across from Whole Foods
281-825-5050 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Barbecue + Sushi

Q-Shi

BBQ and Sushi | Outside the Bubble: Spring

3422 FM 2920 Suite 220 | Spring 77388
281-233-1599 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Comfort Food with a Twist

Qomfort - closed

1491 Spring Cypress Rd | Spring 77373
281-323-4277 | Map | Details

Homestyle Italian in a sleekly comfortable setting

Radunare - closed

| Research East
Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

2520 Research Forest Drive | The Woodlands 77381
281-465-8995 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Brooklyn-style pizza with a Texas accent

RC’s NYC Pizza & Pasta

Italian and Pizza | Sawdust
Family-Run Small Business

501 Sawdust Rd | Spring 77380
281-298-4663 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Red Brick Tavern

American (Traditional) | Outside the Bubble: Conroe
Brunch, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, and Romantic

119 Simonton St | Conroe 77301
936-539-2000 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Prime steaks in a comfortable suburban setting.

Red Flame Steak & Grill

Steaks | 1488 West
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2023, Outdoor Dining, and Upscale

7214 Farm to Market Rd 1488 | Magnolia 77354
281-521-5066 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Refuge Bar & Bistro

American (Traditional) | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, and Outdoor Dining

24 Waterway Ave #110 | The Woodlands 77380
713-389-5674 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Creekside Park gets a steakhouse from the team behind the Refuge

Refuge Steak House & Bourbon Bar

Steaks | Creekside Forest West
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, and Upscale

8540 Creekside Forest Dr #C800 | Tomball 77375
832-559-8541 | Map | Website | Details
$$$ and $$$$

Rico’s - closed

| Research West
Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

8000 Research Forest Dr #200 | The Woodlands 77382
In Alden Bridge Village Center
281-465-4820 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Soufflé's and more from this playfully upscale French cafe and wine bar

Rise

French | Creekside Forest West
Full Bar, Good Desserts, On the Radar, Private Room, and Romantic

26435 Kuykendahl Rd Suite 100 | Tomball 77375
281-809-0742 | Map | Review | Details
$$ and $$$

Superb Tex-Mex in an unassuming strip center

Rita’s Cantina

Mexican | Outside the Bubble: Pinehurst
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, and Happy Hour

Prime steaks in a country club setting

Robard’s Steakhouse - closed

2301 N Millbend Dr | The Woodlands 77380
(281) 364-6400 | Map | Review | Details

Donuts, kolaches and breakfast egg rolls

Robin’s Snowflake Donuts n’ Cafe

Breakfast and Sweets | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Catering and Family-Run Small Business

Rock n Roll Sushi

Japanese and Sushi | Outside the Bubble: Spring

20071 I-45 N | Houston 77388
346-268-7050 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Ronny G’s

American (Traditional) and Burgers | Sawdust

1027 Sawdust Rd Suite 400 | The Woodlands 77380
346-831-0953 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Iconic Chicago pizza chain

Rosati’s Pizza

Pizza | 1488 West

4150 Farm to Market Rd 1488 Suite 120 | Conroe 77384
936-266-0278 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Treetop views and a rooftop deck on the Woodlands Waterway

Rose Rooftop

American (Traditional) and Burgers | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

20 Waterway Ave Ste #200 | The Woodlands 77380
832-341-5142 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Excellent NY-style pizza in a family-friendly, classy setting

Russo’s NY Pizzeria

Italian and Pizza | College Park
Good Desserts and Good for Kids

3335 College Park Dr #300 | The Woodlands 77384
936-273-6060 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Sakekawa

Japanese | Research East
Full Bar, Happy Hour, and Upscale

4221 Research Forest Dr | The Woodlands 77381
281-298-9188 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Saltgrass Steak House

American (Traditional) and Steaks | I-45 Corridor
Full Bar, HRW2021, HRW2022, and HRW2023

19533 IH 45 S | Shenandoah 77385
281-298-7527 | Map | Details

Popular local icehouse featuring live music and food until late

Sawyer Park

American (Traditional) and BBQ | I-45 Corridor
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, and Outdoor Dining

314 Pruitt Rd | Spring 77380
281-362-5907 | Map | Website | Details
$$

The tastes of New Orleans in an upscale, family-run establishment

Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen

Cajun/Creole and Seafood | Market Street
Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Outdoor Dining, and Upscale

9595 Six Pines Dr #1120 | The Woodlands 77380
In Market Street Center
281-419-4242 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Well-executed burgers, shakes and sandwiches in an airy, modern setting

Shake Shack

Burgers and Sandwiches | Woodlands Mall
Outdoor Dining

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr., Suite 3034 | The Woodlands 77380
Across from Peli Peli
346-220-4309 | Map | Website | Details
$

Elevated Americanized Chinese Food

Shanghai Bistro

Chinese | Research East
Delivery by Restaurant and Family-Run Small Business

4223 Research Forest Dr #300 | The Woodlands 77381
281-298-9998 | Map | Details
$$

Simona’s Bistro

American (Traditional) and Breakfast | Grogan's Mill
Brunch, Family-Run Small Business, Live Music, and On the Radar

207 East Shore Drive #170 | The Woodlands 77380
346-351-7094 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Sitar Cuisine of India

Indian | I-45 Corridor
Good for Vegetarians

25701 Interstate Hwy 45 #12 | Spring 77380
281-364-0200 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Unique wines and innovative cuisine in an expansive, energetic space

Sixty Vines

American (New), Charcuterie, Pizza, and Wine Bar | Market Street
Brunch, Full Bar, Happy Hour, On the Radar, Private Room, and Upscale

A hidden gem known for outstanding breakfast tacos

Sofy’s Taqueria

Mexican and Tacos | I-45 Corridor
Family-Run Small Business, Food Trucks, and Outdoor Dining

25403 Oakhurst Dr | Spring 77386
832-257-2609 | Map | Details

Modern Italian in a chic hotel setting

Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen

Brunch, Italian, and Pizza | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2022, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

Spring Creek Barbeque

BBQ | I-45 Corridor
Private Room

19099 Interstate 45 N | Shenandoah 77385
936-271-0251 | Map | Details
$$

Upscale Southern cuisine in a polished lakeside setting

State Fare

American (Traditional), Brunch, and Burgers | Hughes Landing
Brunch, Catering, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Happy Hour, HRW2022, HRW2023, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, and Scenic View

1900 Hughes Landing Blvd, Suite 200 | Th Woodlands 77380
In Restaurant Row
281-825-5368 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Insta-worthy ice cream desserts from a New York-based company

Surreal Creamery

Sweets | Research East
Good Desserts and Good for Kids

1500 Research Forest Dr Suite 170 | Shenandoah 77381
346-386-0313 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

Superb sushi in a sleek, upscale environment

Sushi Rebel

Japanese and Sushi | CityPlace and Outside the Bubble: Spring
Full Bar, Happy Hour, and Upscale

1700 City Plaza Dr Suite 110 | Spring 77389
In CityCenter
281-323-4783 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Ta’bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean |
Good for Vegetarians

525 Sawdust Rd | The Woodlands 77380
832-663-9842 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Handcrafted burgers in a quaint small town setting

Tejas Burger Joint

Burgers | Outside the Bubble: Tomball
Family-Run Small Business

214 W Main St | Tomball 77375
832-349-6116 | Map | Details
$$

World class BBQ, outstanding specials, unique sides

Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue

BBQ | Outside the Bubble: Tomball
Family-Run Small Business and Outdoor Dining

Contemporary Italian in a sleek, modern setting

Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

Italian | Research East
Family-Run Small Business, On the Radar, and Outdoor Dining

2520 Research Forest Dr #500 | The Woodlands 77381
Formerly Avanti
281-323-4533 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Tewbeleaux’s

American (Traditional) and Burgers | Rayford Road
Full Bar, Happy Hour, and Live Music

2907 Rayford Rd #101 | Spring 77386
281-292-3600 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Thai Cottage

Thai | College Park
Good for Vegetarians, HRW2021, HRW2022, and HRW2023

3105 College Park Drive | Conroe 77384
936-271-0771 | Map | Details
$$

Upscale dining with an attached theater

The Audrey

American (New) | Market Street
Brunch, Full Bar, On the Radar, and Romantic

9595 Six Pines | The Woodlands 77380
832-924-8500 | Map | Website | Details
$$$ and $$$$

The Butler House

American (Traditional) | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Full Bar, HRW2022, and HRW2023

23931 Gosling Rd | Spring 77389
| Map | Details
$$$

The Cheesecake Factory

American (Traditional) | Woodlands Mall
Full Bar and Outdoor Dining

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 | The Woodlands 77380
281-419-3400 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

South African cuisine from the chef behind the original Peli Peli

The Chef’s Table

Seafood, South African, and Steaks | Outside the Bubble: Vintage
Brunch, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Outdoor Dining, and Upscale

110 Vintage Park Blvd, Building J suite P | Houston 77070
In Vintage Park
832-559-7489 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

Nashville Hot Chicken done Texas Style

The Cookshack

American (Traditional) | Kuykendahl and Outside the Bubble: Spring
Full Bar, Good for Kids, On the Radar, and Private Room

21640 Kuykendahl Rd | Spring 77379
In Grand Parkway Marketplace II
281-984-1385 | Map | Website | Details
$$

An Irish pub on the Woodlands Waterway

The Goose’s Acre

American (Traditional), Brunch, and Burgers | Waterway
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, and Scenic View

21 Waterway Ave #140 | The Woodlands 77380
(On the Waterway)
281-466-1502 | Map | Details
$$

Serious chef-driven comfort food in a fast casual setting

The Kitchen

American (New), American (Traditional), Brunch, Burgers, Salads, and Sandwiches | Research East
Brunch, Good Desserts, Happy Hour, and Outdoor Dining

Greek Cuisine and Live Entertainment

The Olive Oil

Greek | Sawdust
Family-Run Small Business

Well-prepared American classics in a comfortable strip center location

The Omega Grill

American (Traditional), Burgers, Salads, and Sandwiches | Sawdust
Family-Run Small Business

399 Sawdust Rd | Spring 77380
832-299-6665 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Contemporary Texas cuisine in a comfortably upscale room

The Republic Grille

American (Traditional), Burgers, and Salads | Panther Creek, Rayford Road, and Woodlands Parkway West
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

4775 W. Panther Creek, Suite 490 | The Woodlands 77381
(also 30340 FM 2978 Rd #800 / 281-789-7119)
281-789-7119 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Burgers and more from this southern California concept

The Stand

Burgers, Salads, and Sandwiches | Hughes Landing
Catering, Good for Kids, Good for Vegetarians, and Outdoor Dining

Casual Upscale overlooking Market Street's Green

Tommy Bahama

American (New) and Seafood | Market Street
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

9595 Six Pines Dr | The Woodlands 77380
(in Market Street)
281-292-8669 | Map | Website | Details
$$$

World-class sandwiches in a strip center location

Tony’s Italian Deli

Sandwiches | Creekside Forest West and Outside the Bubble: Hwy 105
Outdoor Dining

16235 TX 105 | Montgomery 77356
(Second location on Kuykendall south of Creekside Forest Drive)
936-588-4800 | Map | Details
$$

Torchy’s Tacos

Mexican | Panther Creek, Research East, and Woodlands Mall
Happy Hour

1555 Lake Woodlands Dr Suite 435 | The Woodlands 77380
(On the Mall Ring Road north of Dillard's. Second location on Gosling at Research)
346-413-2501 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$

An authentic Italian bakery tucked away off Sawdust

Tosca Italian Bakery

Bakery, Italian, and Sandwiches | Sawdust
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, and On the Radar

25227 Borough Park Dr | Spring 77380
| Map | Review | Details
$$

Treehouse Cafe

American (Traditional) | 1488 West
Brunch

12202 Farm to Market Rd 1488 | Magnolia 77354
281-259-7800 | Map | Details
$$

Raising the bar for dining in the Woodlands

TRIS

American (New), Burgers, Seafood, and Steaks | Waterway
Catering, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Good for Vegetarians, Happy Hour, HRW2020, HRW2021, HRW2022, HRW2023, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, and Upscale

True Food Kitchen

American (Traditional) | Market Street
Good for Vegetarians and Outdoor Dining

9595 Six Pines Dr Ste 150 | The Woodlands 77380
281-364-7222 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Seafood, Crab, and Steaks at Hughes Landing

Truluck’s

American (Traditional), Seafood, and Steaks | Hughes Landing
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, Scenic View, and Upscale

1900 Hughes Landing Blvd, Suite 600 | The Woodlands 77380
281-465-7000 | Map | Website | Details
$$$$

Authentic Mexican cuisine in a cozy Alden Bridge corner

Uli’s Kitchen

Mexican and Tacos | Research West
Family-Run Small Business and Full Bar

8021 Research Forest Dr suite a | The Woodlands 77382
281-323-4853 | Map | Details
$$$

Big burgers in a relaxed setting from this East County transplant

Uncle Tony’s

Burgers | Sawdust
Family-Run Small Business

314 Sawdust Rd Suite 108 | The Woodlands 77380
281-719-0916 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Japanese and Chinese cuisine in a spacious Sterling Ridge location

Uptown Asian Fusion

Chinese, Japanese, and Sushi | Sterling Ridge
Family-Run Small Business and On the Radar

6700 Woodlands Pkwy | The Woodlands 77382
281-651-2542 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Modern, multicultural tacos in a hip, energetic environment

Velvet Taco

Tacos | Research East
Catering, Late Night, and Outdoor Dining

9120 Gosling Rd | The Woodlands 77381
346-386-6424 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Upscale Italian in a cozy, romantic setting

Via Emilia

Italian | Indian Springs
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale

Real farm-to-table cooking in a cozy, family-run spot

Wheel Kitchen

American (Traditional) and Breakfast | Creekside Forest West
Brunch, Family-Run Small Business, Good for Vegetarians, HRW2022, and HRW2023

25510 Zion Lutheran Cemetery Rd | Tomball 77375
346-336-8098 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Dallas-based chain specializing in modern comfort food and whiskey

Whiskey Cake

American (New), Brunch, and Burgers | I-45 Corridor
Brunch, Full Bar, Happy Hour, HRW2022, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room

27800 N Fwy Service Rd | Oak Ridge North 77385
346-209-5577 | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Food truck specializing in burgers and sandwiches

Wiches on Wheels

Burgers | 1488 West
Food Trucks and Outdoor Dining

5477 Farm to Market Rd 1488 | Magnolia 77354
At Deacon Baldy's food truck park
832-418-1088 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Wisdom Vegan Bakery

Bakery | I-45 Corridor and Rayford Road
Family-Run Small Business and Good for Vegetarians

25192 I-45 STE 103 | Spring 77386
281-507-5460 | Map | Website | Details

Woodson’s Local Tap

American (Traditional) and Burgers | 1488 West
Happy Hour and Outdoor Dining

2330 Farm to Market Rd 1488 | The Woodlands 77384
936-271-9503 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Historic Texas cafe reborn under new ownership

Wunsche Bros

American (Traditional) and Burgers | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Good for Kids, HRW2023, Live Music, and Private Room

103 Midway St | Spring 77373
In Old Town Spring
281-350-CAFE | Map | Website | Details
$$ and $$$

Comfort food in a historic Old Town Spring location

Wunsche Bros

American (Traditional) | Outside the Bubble: Spring
Full Bar, HRW2022, and Private Room

103 Midway St | Spring 77373
| Map | Details
$$ and $$$

Destination Mexican Dining from an accomplished team

Xalisko

Mexican | Woodlands Mall
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Happy Hour, HRW2023, On the Radar, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale

1335 Lake Woodlands Dr | The Woodlands 77380
281-323-4092 | Map | Review | Details
$$$

Creative pizzas featuring high-spec ingredients and a fanatical focus on quality

Zalat Pizza

Pizza | Research East
Catering, Good for Kids, Late Night, and On the Radar

Modern Italian in a chic, upscale setting

Zanti Cucina Italiana

Italian and Pizza | Research West
Full Bar, Happy Hour, Live Music, Private Room, and Upscale

Family-run Mediterranean restaurant in a cozy strip center setting

Zara’s Mediterranean Kitchen

Lebanese and Mediterranean | Rayford Road
Catering, Family-Run Small Business, and Good for Vegetarians

415 Rayford Rd | Spring 77386
713-575-9272 | Map | Details
$$

Mediterranean cuisine via Louisiana from this family-run spot

Zeus

Mediterranean | College Park
Family-Run Small Business, Good for Vegetarians, and On the Radar

3335 College Park Dr Suite 100B | The Woodlands 77384
(936) 447-9156 | Map | Website | Details
$$

Zoner’s Pizza

Pizza | Sterling Ridge

8000 McBeth Way #107 | The Woodlands 77382
281-292-7100 | Map | Website | Details
$ and $$