Best Restaurants near Creekside Park – Sept 2021

Casual gastropub featuring southern cuisine

Craft Grill

🥈 Recommended American (Traditional)
🥈 Recommended Burger
This back-of-the-Woodlands/East Tomball restaurant has become a favorite for locals seeking out hearty Southern comfort food in a relaxed, casual setting. Families love the big burgers and creative favorites, like Shrimp & Grits, Chicken ‘n’ Waffles, and a variety of fried favorites. Beer lovers can get their geek on in the Tap Room, with a wall of craft beers on tap, as well as a good wine list and solid cocktail service.

$$ | American (Traditional) and Burgers
Happy Hour and Outdoor Dining

25219 Kuykendahl Rd Ste G110 | Tomball 77375
281-255-2396 | Map
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Local Pizza Chain with Numerous Locations

Crust Pizza Co

🥈 Recommended Pizza

Freshly cut toppings on a Chicago-style thin crust (yes, that’s a thing) are the draw at this local chain of pizza spots. From the original location, Crust has spread out all over the Woodlands area, bringing its popular gourmet pizzas, big salads, and Italian entrees to hungry families. Each Crust location has a different feel, but all share the same focus on fresh ingredients (dough is made several times a day, and never frozen or refrigerated) and great customer service.

$$ | Pizza, Salads, and Sandwiches
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
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Modern American bistro in an upscale park setting

Fielding’s Local Kitchen + Bar

🌟🌟🌟 — Notable on a statewide level.

🥇 Best American (New)
🥇 Best Brunch
🥇 Best Burger
🥇 Best Happy Hour
🥇 Best Steak

Housemade is a term you’ll hear at Fielding’s Local. Owner Cary Attar is passionate about the details, and his customers are the beneficiaries. His partner, Chef Edel Goncalves, has created a tightly edited menu featuring local, all-natural, and organic ingredients. This chef-driven approach to the food delights and surprises, be the dish based on pan-roasted chicken, housemade bacon, or 44 Ranch beef.

Chef Edel’s creativity always impresses, be it a vibrant starter with shimmering flavors and textures or a soulful entree with a clever surprise. His European outlook and mastery of classic technique is reflected on every plate. But Local is not pretentious; steak lovers will be pleased to discover that the steaks stack up against the best steakhouses in town, and there’s always a killer burger on the menu.

The airy, modern bar doesn’t disappoint, with their talented staff concocting superb craft cocktails from an impressive collection of spirits. Beers are sourced locally and internationally to stock the rotating selection of taps, and featured bar menus are created on a regular basis. This is easily the top bar in the Woodlands.

Service is professional and friendly. The building is stunning, with glass overlooking the expansive patio and Creekside green beyond. Fielding’s Local is a true destination restaurant, and worth a spot on any foodie’s short list.

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

26400 Kuykendahl Rd | Tomball 77375
281-351-2225 | Map | Review
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Mac & Cheese and more in Creekside Village Center

I Heart Mac & Cheese

I Heart Mac & Cheese has arrived at Creekside Square, with a broad selection of bowls (pasta based an healthier options) and grilled cheese sandwiches. Hungry cheese lovers can either build their own bowl or sandwich, or choose from the recommended creations. Options range from a basic $7 grilled cheese sandwich to a decadent $20 lobster mac & cheese. For those keeping fit, sub the macaroni for quinoa or cauliflower for a healthy(er) option. Bright, Insta-ready Creekside Forest setting, expect lots of teens at peak times.

$ and $$ | American (Traditional) and Sandwiches
Good for Kids and Outdoor Dining

26400 Kuykendahl Rd | Spring 77389
In Creekside Forest Village Center
832-422-3360 | Map
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Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches, and more

Jet’s Pizza – Kuykendahl

🥈 Recommended Pizza

Detroit-style pizza is a big thing right now, and Jet’s Pizza are the experts, having been offering it since the 1970’s. Our western Jet’s, located on Kuykendahl Road, serves an excellent rendition of the thick pillowy Detroit crust, complete with crispy edges on every piece. Jet’s sauce is nicely balanced and gently tangy. Texans may not be familiar with Detroit-style pizza, and that needs to change. We generally don’t recommend chain pizza places, but we’re happy to make an exception for Jet’s. We think you’ll like it.

$$ | Pizza and Sandwiches
Catering

24225 Kuykendahl Rd | Tomball 77375
281-942-4520 | Map
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Soufflé's and more from this playfully upscale French cafe and wine bar

Rise

🌟🌟 — Among the best restaurants in the Woodlands area.

🥇 Best French
🥇 Best Sweet Shop

Upscale French cuisine in a relaxed yet elegant setting? That’s Rise, the Dallas import that will have locals lining up at the door. Soufflé’s the the specialty, both the expected sweet and the surprising (but craveable) savory. Chef Cameron Achee and his team are bringing their spin on this classic French cuisine to the western Woodlands, and we’re lucky they are.

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$$ and $$$ | French
Full Bar, Good Desserts, On the Radar, Private Room, and Romantic

26435 Kuykendahl Rd Suite 100 | Tomball 77375
281-809-0742 | Map | Review
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World-class sandwiches in a strip center location

Tony’s Italian Deli

🌟🌟 — Among the best restaurants in the Woodlands area.

🥇 Best Sandwiches

Outstanding sub sandwiches are the draw at Tony’s Italian Deli, a notable sandwich shop in a nondescript strip center across from the entrance to April Sound. Founded by the prolific Ron Nicoletta, perfected by Hootie and Mary Trant, the new owners are moving forward with the original concept, and producing huge, tasty sandwiches that satisfy the crowd. This isn’t Subway, folks.

Choosing from the wall of options is tough. New visitors should resist the urge to build their own and delve into one of the recommended creations; our favorites are the J. Gandolfini (cold) and the Lucky Luciano (hot). Expect a filling meal, and another one at home with the half you couldn’t eat in the store.

$$ | Sandwiches
Outdoor Dining

16235 TX 105 | Montgomery 77356
(Second location on Kuykendall south of Creekside Forest Drive)
936-588-4800 | Map
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Real farm-to-table cooking in a cozy, family-run spot

Wheel Kitchen

The Wheel Kitchen is an honest-to-goodness farm to table restaurant that sources its food from local farmers, and uses it to create new and interesting dishes for hungry guests. Open breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it’s popular with those looking for a unique, healthy alternative to chain restaurants.

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

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