It's not often that a hotel restaurant wows me, but Back Table is one of those rare places. The menu was creative and well-executed. Choices were so tempting that I'm glad I'll be back for two additional meeting dates in order to try different things. There's a large private dining room, which is helpful for group meetings. read more

This restaurant is associated with The Woodlands Resort. We had reservations for 6:00 but they were not really necessary. Plenty of available tables. Love the view with the water feature. The kids enjoyed sitting outside while we waited for our food. The scallops with the spicy pumpkin purée were delicious! read more

Back Table Kitchen & Bar - Scallops - Bars Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

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We were heading north on Grogans Mill when the marathon lane closures and traffic made us take a detour, even at 1:30 pm. This place was close by so we decided to stop by. They were not busy at all and we got a seat on the patio next to the water. Lots of folks fishing and some even caught fish. The menu is very limited here. Just a handful of burgers, salads and bowls to select from. The house smash burger was ok. I liked the fries more than the burger. I asked our waiter if the charred steak mushroom "bow" was a steak because it said flat iron stead. He said yes and I said medium rare then. Well it's not steak in the traditional sense and it's not "bow". I thought it was bow like a bow tie. But now I think it's just a typo. The cubed Steak was well done. Not medium rare. And honestly I didn't see a single mushroom in my dish. Cake jar is lemon flavor. It was ok. Nothing special though. All in all I'd just go for the atmosphere. Or maybe after playing a round of golf and being tired and hungry, I'd be much more impressed. read more

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While looking for a dinner location for his birthday, my brother stumbled upon this location. He saw their Instagram page and there were a few items that he wanted to try including the oysters. Upon arriving, we quickly found out that what was displayed on their Instagram and website is inaccurate. I have a question for the marketing manager of this establishment, is there a reason the website and social media pages have not been updated? If your menu has changed, why not update it immediately so that customers are not expecting certain items and then realize it is no longer on the menu...it really is false advertisement.... The restaurant is located next to The Woodlands Resort and the golf course. Upon entering it's very nice, spacious and inviting. There were only a few guest eating when we arrived. Our party of 6 ordered a few appetizers including Smoked Wings and Jalapeno Bacon Mac, both were good. Our main items included the Woodlands Chicken Pull which was skimpy and flavorless. The Boar and Bull pasta which was mushy, and definitely not worth $28. The Crawfish Cakes which were overall mediocre, and left you wanting more. Texas Smash was the only decent main dish that we tried. The presentation of the food was top tier, however, the food quality and taste was subpar. Shaylee was our waitress for the evening, she was very knowledgeable and attentive. She also brought out a complimentary cheesecake for my brother's birthday. The cheesecake was the only thing he enjoyed. We walked away spending well over $250, yet feeling unfulfilled....Food needs an upgrade & Marketing Manager should revise their socials and website to ensure they align and accurately reflect their current menu. read more

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Unfortunately this place missed the mark for me. The service was painstakingly slow and it was only 3 tables or so there. The food was ok but nothing was memorable. Ordered appetizers and a wine to come with the entrees. Everything came at one time and the wine came like 20 minutes after. Saw my waiter three times, once to take order, (took 10 minutes for that) once to bring my food, and once for my check. Food can be average but service has to be able to make up for it but unfortunately it did not. read more

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Food was delicious, and service was top notch. This was a first visit since the new chef came on board, and his menu did not disappoint. We started with the crab dip, which came with house made chips and was a table favorite. The white bean hummus dip was also good, the topping on it was so flavorful! I had the boar and bull bolognese, which came with fresh pappardelle. It was the perfect pasta to pair with the rich flavorful bolognese. For dessert we had the not chicken and waffles, and the churros. Both were fun and loved by everyone. The thought and care that has gone into this new menu is evident in every bite. We're looking forward to going back very soon! read more

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Food is good not great at all. Food prices are completely overpriced and not worth the money. Would not recommend this restaurant at all.

Went with another couple for what we thought would be a nice adult dinner. We were stunned to see children running all over the place and loud! Ordered an old fashioned, which was very watered down. We ordered the Burnt End Brussels to share as an appetizer but it came out with our meal. The meat was tough and difficult to chew and there wasn't any goat cheese or pepper flakes in the dish. My first choice was salmon but they were out of it so I ordered Scallops. They were supposed to be seared and the leeks were supposed to be charred. Neither had any color on them at all. We were all disappointed in the experience and will not be visiting again. read more

Just had the back table in Houston and to say i was upset with the meal would be an understatement. We got the $60 dry aged ribeye. Asked for it medium rare and when it came out i couldn't believe my eyes. It was maybe 1/4" think and cooked well done. The burger was so dry we could barely swallow it. Over all very upset with the meal. $60 dry aged well done 1/4" ribeye, i mean come on........... read more

Great appetizers Unique drinks and servers that go there way for you. Try the pork belly and humas read more

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Really not my favorite place sadly just blah on all the happy hour drinks and food , the place was beautiful!! but the food was average. the oysters were so small and really fishy . The burger was probably the best thing . The "street corn" isn't that it's corn on the cob . Spinach dip was basic and the chicken sandwich had barley and chicken hahah then the kids chicken was so expensive like $15 lol The drinks as in cocktails were super watery and just not good . Loved the view and our waitress but wouldn't go back. The bathroom also had no toilet paper which was sad for me when i went hahah read more

Back Table Kitchen & Bar - happy hour - Bars Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Nice restaurant located on a golf course. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Staff was short handed so service wasn't the best as one server was helping our group of 15. Otherwise a nice spot for a quick bite. Has a nice bar also to enjoy. Great for golfers who enjoys food and drinks before and after playing. Nice for couples and family amd friends. If group is 10 or more then expect slow service. Enjoy! read more

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I really wanted to love this place. The outdoor area has great views and the interior is clean and stylish. Happy hour was the letdown. We came for the chargrilled oysters. We ordered wings that tasted frozen, and the oysters were more oven roasted than chargrilled, without that smoky, fully cooked char. Prices did not feel like a deal for happy hour and both items were a flop. The smash burger was mostly bread with very little flavor. I had to cut the burger in half and stack it like a double just to taste something other than bread. Even the ranch tasted like it came from a bottle rather than being house made. Chilis has better ranch. I also ordered a Moscow mule. Our server said the bartender was not sure if it would be too sweet, which did not inspire confidence that they knew how to make a basic Moscow mule. The space is cool, but it was completely empty, and our server seemed bothered to be there even with only one table. With a better menu, better flavors, consistent cocktails, and friendlier service, this spot could be great. read more

Stunning location. Amazing staff. My family hosted this happy hour in honor of my cousin's wedding this wknd. This was the perfect kick off locations and experience for us all. Apps were awesome and drinks were perfect. Thank you! read more

I give this place a 3.5/5! It's part of The Woodlands Resort, which is beautiful by the way. You can sit either inside or outside (with a beautiful view of a golf course and lake). It wasn't super crowded when I went around 7pm and was able to get seated immediately. My waitress was Nicole and she was fantastic! I started off with the lady bug mocktail ($12), which was absolutely delicious. It had fresh blackberries in it! The spicy chicken sandwich ($16) was very tasty. Not super spicy in my opinion, but tasted great nonetheless. The Texas toast it came on was super buttery and delicious. I love a skinny French fry and these were perfectly cooked. If you like ranch, theres is absolutely delicious. I was stuffed by the end of my meal, but was tempted by the dessert menu. The Nutella bread pudding ($10) sounded so yummy, so I took one to go back to my room. I wasn't the biggest fan of the taste of it. The Nutella is only in the center, but would be much better if it was all over. I wish they didn't top it with whole hazelnuts. I did enjoy the cream it was topped with. Overall a super yummy meal! read more

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Happy Hour Burger changed and cost increased too. i'd rather even pay more for the original than get this current version. Service is spotty, never awesome, as of late. I'm not inclined to return for awhile. read more

Based off the amount of good reviews, we gave this place a try recently. While there are plenty of good reviews, I tend to agree with the overall sentiment of the not so good reviews. We left underwhelmed and laughing at our servers final "parting gift". I agree with most, walking in we were impressed with the modern, yet open feel of the eating area. There were good views of the golf course and a nice outdoor area that looks like it would be nice when the fireplace is on. After we sat down someone came over and gave us silverware and a menu. Didn't look up to say hi or introduce herself. Hmm. Then came back with flat water and again, didn't say anything and walked away. Then another server came over and gave us a second set of silverware. Oh well. We started off with a few happy hour bites, the chargrilled oysters and meatballs. Both came out really quick. Though it was obvious after the first oyster they had been sitting for a while. The were barely room temperature so the cheese had hardened. Each oyster picked up like grabbing sausage on day old pizza. Just one big, cold, coagulated piece. Flavors might have been ok if it was hot. The habanero mignonette was so spicy I choked on it initially. This stuff could kill a small dog, I'm surprised this is being served. The meatballs were described with a "bourbon glaze, Serrano aioli and green onions." They came out in a little bowl half filled with some type of bitter liquid. Fairly odd taste/presentation and the meat was painfully overcooked. My main was the blackened redfish. Came with "jalapeño cheddar grits and pickled okra salad". The "grits" had more of a texture of creamed corn that had been sitting for a while and developed a gelatinous texture with way too much jalapeño overpowering any other flavor. Salad was an afterthought. The fish itself was pretty good and cooked well. Though they left the skin on and presented it skin side up. Which is fine if the skin was crispy. Instead it was just soggy fish skin that I put to the side. We noticed that there were only a few seats taken at the bar. Though it seemed no one was getting service and we all had to flag down people to get help ordering. We heard other people having to explain how to make their drinks properly. Definitely got the sense that the 2 bartenders didn't communicate well, nor did they check on any of the customers. Wife had the chicken wings. Again not hot and still had hair and fried chicken giblets on them. Wife ordered a hot coffee dessert drink and the seasonal fruit cobbler crisp. Again, the drink took a while and the bartender eventually apologized that they were figuring out the coffee to put in the drink. Ultimately, while the flavor was good, it was barely warm after waiting 10 + minutes. Cobbler had good flavor though it was mostly a tin of baked apples and dough. More of a cake. There wasn't anything that resembled "crisp" or "cobbler" about it. Unfortunately none of the dishes seemed very composed. Most had strange presentations with overcooked, yet somehow room temperature items. The sauces were weird/mostly inedible, and the items we were served didn't really match what was described on the menu. After I asked for the check I was asked if wanted any more water? I had ordered sparkling water in the beginning and finished it fairly quickly while it sat empty the whole meal. Apparently I had ordered a large bottle of pallegrino. I was never informed I ordered a bottle, it was never used to fill up my glass during the meal, nor was it given to me to fill my glass myself. By this point I was disappointed in the food/service and just wanted to leave. She didn't have a cap to put on the top so she put a quark in it for me to take home. After putting it in the backseat of my car, while backing up, the pressure had built and exploded the bottle of water all over my backseat. At this point all I could do is laugh about the whole experience. Thankfully it was just water. From the bar, we could see plenty of wait staff and hostesses running around. Perhaps the service would have been better in the main area. Unfortunately it was clear the 2 bartenders were out of their element. A couple times we had servers bring us food that was for someone else. While they seemed to be staffed properly, no one seemed to communicate. And the food/preparation had us wondering if the chef called in sick and they were covering for them. Like a yacht chef had been fired and the deckhand with "some experience" was stepping in. We went in hopeful to find a new local spot but there were too many misses to warrant a return trip. read more

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We had a reservation for 4 pm on a Saturday afternoon and sat us over by the golf course, which was a nice view. Everyone from the hostess and waitress to the manager was very friendly and helpful. We ordered off the happy hour menu for drinks and food. The Old Fashioneds were amazing. We had the meatballs, burgers, and brussel sprouts. The first two were definitely . The only thing that was not great were the flies that kept bothering us. Otherwise, it was a classy place to enjoy an afternoon. read more

Really great food! We had a work conference at the hotel and ate here the first night. I had the salmon and it was amazing! Great wine list and selections. Service was great and we enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

We had our Valentine's day dinner at Back Table and it was a very pleasant experience. We were greeted with a very friendly staff member and asked if we'd like to stay by the window and yes we did! We were served by Victor and he was wonderful! He was very attentive and also gave us dessert recommendations when we were confused. There was live music playing which made the ambience great! They also had a separate Valentine's day menu which we didn't use but was quite decent. Our food was also quite flavorful and the star of the dinner was our cheese and chicken dip. It was otherworldly! It was our first time at back table since we are still new to The Woodlands, but it definitely won't be the last! read more

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Thank you Chef Ivan for taking a person interest in taking care of us! Much much better experience than previously. Nicole did a great job. Dr Pepper Chicken minus teriyaki sauce was outstanding. Smash burger was great as before. Chocolate cake was very good. Tres Leches cake lacking sweet richness of sweetened condensed milk and wasn't moist enough. Sweet corn continued to disappoint. Ambiance was especially noising with spring break kids but again sports bar feel. Live music was almost hidden which is unfortunate. Overall much better experience than previously. read more

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Came here during our stay at the Woodlands Resort and had a great experience! We sat inside and was a good vibe, but outdoor patio seems fun as well on a beautiful weather day. Service was excellent and we enjoyed the food. I would not get the muffins again as an appetizer but everything else I would. My husband had the hanger steak and frites and they cooked his medium rare to perfection. I had the lobster Mac and cheese and it was divine! Highly suggest the s'mores cheesecake! You can come here even if you aren't staying at the resort! read more

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We absolutely loved our lunch at Back Table kitchen and bar. We started with the fried green tomatoes and an order of the southern Fritto Misto everything was outstanding. Two in our party ordered salads: I had the local tomatoes and burrata and my aunt had the wedge salad. They were both delicious, and we just kind of shared between the two of us. I honestly can't decide which one I would pick to order again because both were perfect. By far thing on this menu is the grilled salmon with a hot honey glaze cilantro pesto and corn succotash. I'm not from Houston so I don't really know how you guys deal with this heat, but I could never eat heavy food as hot as it is in Houston. Baked lobster Mac? Cabernet braised short rib? Pork belly? No I can't do any of that. Fortunately, there are lots of lighter options from the chicken tortilla soup, to any of their four wonderful salads, to the nice selection of shareables. When we were in here it was admittedly an off time but we were some of the only customers in here. Not only was it quiet enough for us to hear each other, but it was easy to hear our lovely server. I especially love it when servers are kind to children, showing them how they can expect to be treated when they go to restaurants as an adult. How can we ask kids to be good at restaurants if we don't treat them like customers? Our server at Back Table got it perfectly right friendly and helpful to my kids and it really helped us enjoy our lunch. With so much of my family living in the Houston area and being here for work a lot I imagine I'll be back to back table and I look forward to it. Maybe it will be winter and I can try the cowboy ribeye, steak frites, pork chop, or something else of the heavy variety. In any case I do intend to come back, whatever the season. read more

Come enjoy an under pour of Makers Mark for $17! More than most fine dining restaurants ! read more

Back Table Kitchen & Bar - Makers Mark with many cubes - Bars Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Although they were not prepared for Houston Restaurant Week on its first day, they went all out to make sure we were satisfied. We were able to access the menu online and most of the items were available. The smoked pork sandwich was divine. Big chunks of meat, lightly sauced, this rates up there with my favorite pig sandwiches of all time. The gumbo was great and rich. There was no shrimp poboy available but they comped my partners meal and what she had was awesome. read more

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I love that they have mock tails. The front hostesses were totally cool with my feral children playing in the game room. The ambiance is lovely in the evenings and the view in the patio in the morning is peaceful. The breakfast buffet was gigantic! It is HUGE anything you could ever want for breakfast is there - even things I would never consider for breakfast. The chef made me a specialty order of Shishido peppers they were super spicy but delicious! I didn't want a whole steak at the time ... it was close to closing and they went above and beyond. The place was clean and had several areas with different vibes. Good spot! Super kind service and the the ingredients were good. read more

Chicken tenders were hard as fuck. My meat wouldnt stay in the skin. The waiter gave everybody the wrong burger . He the real burger. The only good think about this terrible place is the fries. read more

What more could you ask for to wind down after a long day at work?! Beautiful scenery, great service, live music that makes you want to dance, tasty drinks and great food. Can't wait to come back here to try even more of their delicious food. Really enjoyed munching on the bites outside with all of the shade. Very hard to find too many outdoor venues that are comfortable in the hot Houston weather.A very enjoyable evening had by all! read more

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the ambiance was quite nice. Up scale but comfortable. That ends the good things I can say. 42 minutes after ordering to get our drinks. appetizer order "lost", ordered with the drinks. The management compted the meals for 5, but avoid the shrimp and grits. The grits were deep fried into what can only be described as a hockey puck type item unrecognizable as grits and inedible. The shrimp would get a stand alone rating of three, maybe. The most annoy thing was that we had to go get our waiter for anything. Even then, the wait was maddening. It took two hours and the restaurant was not even close to busy. I would not eat here again, ever, even for free. read more

Ordered the $55 NY strip medium rare. Could not cut through it. Too much grizzle. Very disappointing. They offered to make another steak, but it was too late. My bill was not discounted at all. I won't be back. read more

Rebekah was an amazing waitress. She was so helpful with our group. She recommended the pimento cheese board and oh my gosh it was amazing. If you get the chance to have rebekah as your server you are very lucky!! read more

Food and ambiance was wonderful! Some of the best food and the dessert was amazing . We will be back read more

Tucked away, deep inside the grounds of The Woodlands Resort is this lovely chill restaurant and bar that used to be my favorite high-end steakhouse in town. If I'm honest, I'm sad that we lost Robards, which was stunning, gorgeous, very upscale, and seriously made the very best ribeye in The Woodlands. But I digress... This new identity is not as "special." But it's tastefully relaxed, marrying industrial concrete floors and steel beams with exposed brick walls and plenty of stone in the well-designed outdoor area. No need for a dinner jacket or red-bottomed high heels here, which may the point? The food was good, but some menu descriptions were misleading, which was a miss. For example, we ordered the Yucatán Shrimp Cocktail and fully expected fresh and zippy, with big shrimp. What we got were small-medium sized shrimp drowning in a sauce that was more sweet than smoky. It definitely lacked the acid I was hoping for. The deviled eggs were fantastic! And while the pimiento cheese was delicious, the accompanying ham was way too salty. Only one in our group of six could eat it. Entrees fared better... the burgers were generous, the ribeye was enjoyed, and the beer chicken was juicy. The shrimp poboy was described as average. And another menu miss: The Signature Chocolate Cake... it's not actually a chocolate cake! It's more like a mousse made with chocolate and coconut, and the person who ordered it detests coconut, which was not mentioned in the description of the chocolate cake. Service was excellent. At first were surprised that the restaurant wasn't more crowded on a Saturday night, but after the meal, it made sense. With so many options in The Woodlands, the misses were enough to question a return visit, which is too bad, because the location and views are outstanding. read more

Sydney was so helpful and attentive! She gave us time to look over the menu while checking and making sure we knew she didn't forget about us. Came here to catch up with friends and enjoyed the happy hour specials. Love this spot! 10/10 recommend coming here! read more

Our server (Sydney) really took the time to make sure with the kitchen that my meal was gluten free. She was very attentive also. The food was delicious, and we will come back for sure!!! read more

Excellent atmosphere and great service, our server Samantha was very courteous and attentive. We order some cocktails (Acapulco) and appetizers, everything was delicious. Definitely will come back. read more

Back Table Kitchen & Bar - Back area towards the green on #18 hole - Bars Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Came to Back Table for a quick beverage and was quickly met by Sydney. She was very engaged, checked on my party constantly to ensure our drinks were to par. She was personable, hospitable and truly the epitome of excellent customer service. Sydney made my entire visit truly enjoyable and is an outstanding brand representative of this resort, establishment and restaurant. Service, product and atmosphere were extraordinary. Will be back for all of these reasons. read more

It's a relatively new restaurant having opened a little over a year ago. Its taken a little bit for it to find its groove but I confidently say it's now putting out some of the best food in the woodlands. Have had several good meals here but last nights was particularly good. Started off with BBQ fried oysters which I didn't happen to get a picture of because they were so delicious we forgot to stop and take one. For entrees I had the prime ribeye with asparagus, jumbo lump crab and hollandaise and my friend had the pork belly. I really enjoyed my steak, it was definitely one of the better ones I've had recently. Judging by my friends completely empty plate, I'd say he enjoyed the pork belly. They've got a great cocktail and beer list to compliment the good food. Service here has definitely improved. If you have not been before or haven't been in a while, I'd definitely recommend giving Back Table a shot. read more

Back Table Kitchen & Bar - Pork Belly - Bars Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

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Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and drinks. Camryn was a delight and I recommend coming here and asking for her!! read more

Ruth was our sever today, and was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She recommended the blackened chicken and it was delicious!