Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in The Woodlands

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in The Woodlands? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sakekawa

4.6

4.6 (116)

$30 and under

Sushi

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Discover the best Japanese cuisine you have ever tasted at Sakekawa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar.
Our restaurants boast a wide selection of delicious sushi and hibachi dishes, as well as a full service bar where you can enjoy our impressive selection of fine wines, saké, and specialty drinks.

Top review

RandyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

As always, food and service were great! The table side of the restaurant was TOO COLD!

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Experience

Hibachi Experience

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (2774)

$31 to $50

Seafood

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen is an intimate, elegant French Quarter-style restaurant in Market Street. Schilleci's is proud to offer a menu consisting of Louisiana classics like seafood gumbo and bread pudding along with a variety of fresh fish from around the word, steaks, and lamb chops. Voted 'Best of The Woodlands' every year since our 2010 opening, Schilleci's is owned and operated by the Schilleci family. This New Orleans fine dining restaurant specializes in Creole and Cajun regional cooking with authentic family recipes handed down over generations. Enjoy off-menu chef specials, outdoor patio dining, and an expansive wine and beer selection. The French Quarter decor provides the perfect relaxing dining experience. Come in for a taste of New Orleans and "Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!"

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DruVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food, excellent service! Highly recommend!

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Bread Pudding & Cheesecake Eggroll

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (7908)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

For signature steaks and an eclectic ambiance, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® in The Woodlands is the place to be. We take pride in delighting our customers with contemporary décor, award-winning dishes and outstanding service — and our customers expect nothing less. Perry’s features an unforgettable menu, elegant private dining rooms, an impressive Bar 79® and an exquisite wine list. So come and enjoy!

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LuisVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always great food and friendly staff, Perry’s is one of our favorite spots in The Woodlands.

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The Republic Grille -The Woodlands

4.9

4.9 (679)

$30 and under

Southern

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Enjoy a relaxed dining experience in a rustic, yet classy setting featuring historical photos on the creation of The Woodlands by oilman George Mitchell. Owners Terry & Jennifer McBurney offer guests a variety of Texan and Southern inspired cuisine complemented by professional and courteous service. Enjoy mouthwatering appetizers such as Crab Cakes, Coconut Shrimp, Jumbo Grilled Wings or Caprese. Entrees include American Wagyu Chicken-Fried Steak, Texas Quail, Certified Angus Steaks, Blackened Flounder unique Pasta dishes and Salads. End your meal with one of many scratch made Desserts including a gluten free Strawberry Shortcake.

Featured on the TV show GoodTaste, it has received rave reviews in the Houston Chronicle, Zagat, Open Table and PKWY Magazine. This restaurant even provides a relaxing patio where guests can enjoy live music depending on the season.

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Dawn

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. Our waiter Christian was very helpful with recommendations and provided very attentive service. Recommend the coconut shrimp and the blackened flounder.

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (2568)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Named after an ancient Roman road that spans from Rimini to Piacenza, Via Emilia Italian Restaurant is known for their house-made pastas, braised meats, seafood specialties, and delicious desserts. The family-owned restaurant served Houston diners for over 13 years before moving to their current location in the Woodlands. We welcome you to experience the most authentic northern Italian cuisine in the Woodlands - no passport required.

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chrisVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food and service - as usual! They never disappoint. Excellent wine options as well.

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Charm Thai Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (54)

$30 and under

Thai

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

"SAWASDEE KA"

Welcome to Charm Thai Kitchen & Bar! Savor vibrant Thai flavors, meticulously crafted with passion. Enhance your meal with our curated signature cocktails or explore our full bar featuring exquisite wines.

Our inviting ambiance blends warmth and modern with cozy comfort. Enjoy live music on our charming patio every month.

Savor our chef's specials, unique dishes each month. Delight in lunch specials and daily happy hour.

For special occasions, we offer a private room for celebrations and meetings. Indulge in Tex-Thai BBQ Fried Rice, our unique take on fried rice features, or Pla Sam Rot, crispy fried fish with sweet and sour sauce.

Try Tiger Cried, a succulent steak marinated with Thai spices and served with spicy dipping sauce.

Conclude your meal with sweet mango sticky rice, balancing creamy rice and ripe mango. Pair it with our rich, aromatic coffee.

We also offer catering services for your events. Let us whisk you away on a Thai adventure you won't forget!

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Joyce

Dined 6 days ago

Last night, so many people were at the restaurant and service was slower than normal. But you have to take into consideration time of the year. If you have not tried this restaurant , you should.

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (592)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Discover delicious modern Italian & incredible wine prices at Porta'Vino in The Woodlands!

Porta'Vino offers an impressive wine list at prices competitive with local discount wine stores! In fact, many guests purchase cases of wine to go, so we consider Porta'Vino part wine store. You are also welcome to BYOB for a corkage fee.

Signature dishes include Calabrese Crispy Shrimp, Balloon Bread, Wild Boar Bolognese, Barramundi Sea Bass & our Double-Cut Smoked Pork Chop! Make sure to save room for our Coconut Cream Pie, Medium Rare Brownie, or Apple Crisp. You can't go wrong with our menu selections.

The restaurant has a welcoming dining room, a spacious patio, and private dining rooms for events. A free parking garage is located behind the restaurant. Park, Dine, then walk to the nearby Woodlands Pavilion.

Porta'Vino also hosts a Winemaker Dinner Series. To receive invitations to these special events, please email events@portavino.com.

Top review

Renee

Dined 6 days ago

As always, Porta’Vino knocked Christmas Eve dinner out of the park. The food was delicious, the wine spectacular and Jerry’s customer service and great humor was just the cherry on top. Thank you for making our experience so perfect!

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4.8

4.8 (507)

$50 and over

Contemporary Indian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Located off the beautiful Waterway of The Woodlands, Amrina is a fine-dining eclectic restaurant. The menu is a testament to the artistry of Chef Jassi and his chefs, crafted with an unparalleled devotion to culinary excellence. From the opulence of oysters and caviar to an array of tantalizing vegetarian, meat, and seafood delights, every dish reflects the diversity and richness of Indian gastronomy. Steaks include succulent filet mignon, mouthwatering bone-in ribeye, ever-popular New York strip, and sumptuous A5 Miyazaki ribeye.

The restaurant has been honored Restaurant of the Year 2022 by several publications, including Eater Houston. Alison Cook of the Houston Chronicle, has hailed Amrina “one of Houston’s most exciting restaurants, with destination-worthy dining”. Amrina has also been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.

Enjoy Happy Hour with colleagues, a date on the Patio, business in the Private Dining Room, or intimate experience at the Chef's Table!

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MikeVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Went on Christmas Eve. The Makhani Turkey special was the best turkey I’ve ever eaten. Thanks to Raj and Lee for making us feel like family.

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Experience

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Experience

Chef’s Table Experience

Killen's Steakhouse Woodland's

4.7

4.7 (1213)

$50 and over

Steak

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Certified Executive Chef Ron Killen returned to his home town after training at Le Cordon Bleu and honing his culinary skills throughout the U.S and is now opening another location in The Woodlands. Our hand-cut steaks are cooked to perfection on a state of the art infrared broiling system that seals in the natural juices of the steak, creating a one of a kind “melt in your mouth” experience. All of our food is prepared fresh daily, using only the finest produce and freshest ingredients. Even our rich desserts are homemade and the only thing frozen in our kitchen is the ice cream! Come in and see what the whole country is talking about!

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TeresaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This was our second Christmas Eve dinner at Killens. Did not disappoint! Service by Alexis was again perfect! The Shafer wine selection was great paired with the New York steak and lamb chops. Will be back!

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake

TRIS

4.8

4.8 (2156)

$50 and over

American

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Chef Austin Simmons combines worldly flavors with classic culinary techniques presented in familiar, yet sophisticated dishes at TRIS.

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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

As always, we had an exceptional dinner. This was a Christmas present for our two adult children. They had never been to Tris for dinner, just happy hour, and wanted to go. We splurged and ordered the meat board. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the surprising star of the board was the pork chop. By far the best pork chop I have ever eaten! I will no longer be able to serve chops at home again! Congrats to Chef Austin and his team!

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