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    CAVA

    4.2 (102 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:45 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Lentil avacado bowl on top, Falafal bowl on the bottom. Cucumber mint limeade.
    Annie G.

    Love the Chipotle style Mediterranean assembly line concept of a build your own bowl. We got the Lentil Avacado, Falafel bowl and cucumber mint limeade. Everything in the bowl was super fresh, and so healthy. Loved it. However the portion size of the dips/sauces is small so I was left with a lot of rice and lentils at the end of my meal that felt dry. Limeade was a bit underwhelming but not bad. I would still come by next time and try the other options as the spot wasn't busy at all! We had gone to Cheesecake Factory which had an 1 hour wait on the Saturday night, so we were relieved to come here which had no wait time. Good to see the vegetarian options here.

    My bowl creation - so good!
    Deborah R.

    First time visit, and from the start Charlie (I think that's right) was very helpful by explaining everything, as were all the employees that assisted me. When I could not decide between two protein options, I was given a small taste of each to help me decide (I went with half & half). I expected the chicken to be dry, but it wasn't. It was seasoned well, and juicy. The rice and lentils were cooked perfectly, the salad mixes were fresh. All of this with the optional toppings made for a delicious meal. I can't wait to go back and create another bowl.

    Make your own bowl- delicious
    Brittany B.

    How long has this spot been open? Maybe a few weeks? Then it says a lot that I've been back atleast 5 times since it's inception. While I'll say Mediterranean inspired is the most appropriate description of the food, I'm not a purist, I like bomb food & Cava delivers. They offer premade bowls, build your own bowls and pita wraps. The whole process functions similar to Chipotle or Sweetgreen in style, but the flavor...that's where they stand out. They additionally offer a variety of unique lemonades that are nothing short of delicious & although they share a parking lot with other patrons, parking is manageable. In my 5+ trips I've noticed an uptick in traffic so try then now or you'll have to deal with a line to try them later.

    Greek Chicken Pita
    Brett N.

    Why 4 stars? Because this is a place I will likely return to a fair amount. --- --- --- I love places that offer build-your-own-bowls, especially when the offerings are somewhat healthy. I love fattening up as much as the next guy, but I'm much more likely to return to a place when I can eat fairly guilt-free. And CAVA strikes me as a place where the calories are not as present as most other eateries. I ordered a Greek Chicken wrap and thought it hit the spot pretty perfectly. My only complaint is that making my way through the line took about 2-3x a long as I would have estimated. I'm going to chalk that up to this being a fairly new place and them probably dealing with labor issues. But the process of spreading the sauces on the wrap was quite time consuming for one person to do for every order and it really slowed things up. One other complaint, and I don't mean to single out CAVA here, but they obviously required employees to wear masks, because they all were. It's March 2022: this is a ridiculous policy and needs to be called out. I'm glad we're long past the foolishness of making customers wear them, but it's abhorrent to require them of employees too. It makes them feel like second-class citizens and can't help with the labor issues. I wouldn't want to work here either if I had to wear a useless mask all day. Hopefully by the time I return, that silliness will be a thing of the past.

    My rice bowl with lamb ended up looking like a sad, runny salad.
    Marie B.

    Feeling a bit out of place giving a less than perfect rating, but I wasn't impressed. I had previously tried CAVA at other locations and loved it! This was well before making its appearance in Houston. My first introduction to CAVA (in California) was inspiring... Similar to the likes of Chipotle, Subway, and Mod Pizza, they offer a quick "build your own" approach, with tons of customization options. Every salad, bowl, or wrap I tried before was delicious, the ingredients fresh, and portions generous. It was a favorite go-to of mine for a quick & satisfying meal. I was so impressed by CAVA that I considered it a golden business opportunity, if one were to open a franchise in Houston... So, I was excited to hear about new stores opening around town. However, my visit to The Woodlands location fell short of expectation. Compared to my experiences at other CAVA's: 1.) Bowls were prepared more skimpy & scanty. I observed smaller scoops of rice & proteins, lighter sprinkles of toppings, and employees were extremely hesitant to provide extra (except for the sauces, which they drowned everything with). 2.) While I'm normally a big fan of lamb & enjoyed it before, this batch was far more "game-y." It was a tad offensive in odor and flavor, swimming in braising liquid that wasn't strained before being plopped into my bowl. 3.) The final product lacked visual appeal. Sloppy assembly made for ugly presentation, having no resemblance to the picture perfect product shown in the brand's marketing & advertising. My bowl was a sad mound, swimming in a puddle of yogurt & tahini, that sunk down into the crater of a plate that was too big for the meager portion. Perhaps I got unlucky and caught them on an off-day. Perhaps there's still a lack of training or experience... Perhaps challenges with the supply chain or geographical differences play significant factors. Whatever the case, there are noticeable contrasts between locations, and this one is shadowed in comparison. I think CAVA (overall) is an awesome concept, but I can't jump onboard the hype train for The Woodlands. At least, not based on this visit. The bar is set high, and there's room for improvement. To be continued...

    Courtney W.

    New casual Mediterranean place in the Woodlands! Pretty busy on a Sunday evening. There's a few predetermined options for bowls and pitas or you can build your own. There are many options for bases, toppings, and proteins. All of the vegetables taste fresh and I liked that there are so many different protein options. This place is vegetarian and vegan friendly! I liked all the flavors in the bowl I got and would definitely consider coming back for a fast meal option. Though it just opened, it was very busy and some of the lids weren't fitting onto the bowls properly for to-go at the cashier, so it jammed up the line because the same person doing toppings was also doing the cashier. I think they maybe need one extra person in the line to help move things along or lids that fit onto the bowls easier. But food is good and staff is friendly.

    Build your own bowl. Amazing

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    Food always tastes super fresh here. I love how friendly the team is and how neat they keep this location.

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    A friend recommended and I enjoyed my meal. I would go with the bowl for more balanced protein to veggie ration! LOL.

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    Antoine @ Cava Woodlands did an excellent job! Friendly. Great service. Food was fresh and great quality.

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    Food was excellent, staff was helpful, restaurant was clean and the portions are larger an expected.

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    The spicy lamb pita is sooo good. Highly recommend it. The service , time after time , great.

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    Love CAVA but this location was a miss today ... my order was missing the pita, missing utensils and snarky teenagers working.

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    Lama Mediterranean Cuisine - Beef Gyro with Fries

    Lama Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.5(735 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    It's always a pleasure to read about a restaurant you haven't tried, go and visit it and discover a…read morenew favorite for future dining excursions. This is the case with Lama Mediterranean Cuisine in The Woodlands. My wife had a doctor's appointment at 2 pm and we live about 35 miles away, I figured go early and get some lunch and then get to the doctor with a full stomach. We put the address into the GPS and pulled right up in front of the restaurant. While it was nice weather outside, we decided to sit indoors and I am glad we did because I noticed some diners outdoors were batting away insects. Our server, Abraham came quickly and took our drink orders while we studied the menu and admired the beautifully decorated interior of the restaurant. Blue is a strong color they have used effectively, there is a large dinging room for a big group just off the main dining room and a bar at the far west end. We ordered some appetizers and they came out quickly, We had a small order (4 pieces) of the Fried Hallumi Cheese and also Kebbeh. Both came with a small sampling of cucumber, tomato and red onion which paired well. The Kebbeh had the most fragrant seasoning, I believe a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and clove. The serving sizes were ample and after trying some we both agreed to save room for the entrees we ordered, my wife had the Gyro Sandwich and I had the Chicken Shawerma, both were wrapped in a super fresh pita that had to be house made. My wife had the regular fries and I had sweet potato which were cooked perfectly, so light and crisp. We couldn't resist ordering some baklava to go, my wife thought walnut sounded good but our server said he felt the cashew was the best so we ordered that. When he brought it out, he said that there were 2 pieces of the cashew but he also added one of walnut at no charge, what a treat. We will be coming back here, the restaurant overall was super fresh and clean, service was great and the food was fantastic.

    I finally visited this Greek/Mediterranean/Persian restaurant on a Sunday for lunch to see why it's…read morerated so high. Inside is elegant and well decorated with glass tables and large rugs everywhere. Looking at the menu, it's a mix of various cuisines, but they do separate out the Persian dishes which are somewhat similar to Mediterranean ones just cost a little more and have different spices altogether. If you visit on weekend nights, you'll likely get to see belly dancing here. I settled on the chicken shawarma wrap, even though it costs a few dollars more than the chicken pita. It does come with one side for $21,and I chose French fries. It tasted pretty good, but you do have to get used to the pickles which gives the wrap an overall weird taste. These are not your typical pickles which go well with American fried chicken sandwiches. A Mexican tortilla is used as a wrap here instead of the bread they use for wraps in other Mediterranean restaurants in Houston. If I wanted a chicken burrito, i would have dined at a Mexican restaurant. The fries are previously frozen ones and lightly seasoned and really only decent when hot. Unfortunately this is one of those restaurants which takes care of newly seated guests and large parties but ignores the tables of 1. Not my fault I only have one in my party. They seated me in the corner and another gentleman came about 20 mins after me and I never saw a waitress go to his table after being served his entree either. The chef or kitchen hand is the one who brings out the entree from the kitchen here and my waitress never showed up until they try to take your plate away. However, I was still eating and also waiting for 10 mins on a refill. I can only eat so much before needing to take a sip of a liquid...but if you come with a party of one here..you will likely be waiting awhile. The lady taking my plate wasn't even my waitress either. Meanwhile, for the gentleman sitting outside alone, I observed his drink to be empty a while and they weren't refilling his either. He finally leaves and goes to a cash register to pay. What? A semi-fine dining elegant spot with mandolin playing in the background has a cash register where you have to go up to pay? What is this world coming to? With these prices, they should roll out red carpet from the front door to your table each time you walk in....and surely make the waitress do something for once and take your card and swipe it herself at the cash register which shouldn't be in the middle of the damn room. Sort of defeats the purpose of being elegant. Did I mention the glasses are plastic here too. If they want to be refined, try at least using glasses for drinks.

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    Lama Mediterranean Cuisine - Main dining room, bar in distance

    Main dining room, bar in distance

    Lama Mediterranean Cuisine - Kebbeh Apetizer

    Kebbeh Apetizer

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    Loqum Grill Mediterranean

    Loqum Grill Mediterranean

    4.5(41 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Stopped by after church with a friend, and we were the very first ones in the restaurant. After…read moreseeing so many glowing reviews, I briefly wondered if the hype was real. It absolutely was. The food and service were outstanding. They were out of doner when we arrived, but honestly, everything else we tried more than made up for it. Within about 10 minutes, the restaurant was pretty packed, so we clearly just arrived at the perfect time. We started with a bread basket served with fresh breads and an incredible tomato oil--simple, bold, and completely addictive. We had falafel with a creamy sauce (possibly yogurt or garlic-based) and stuffed grape leaves with olive oil, both beautifully done. Every dish came with fresh lettuce, lemon, thinly sliced onions that had clearly been soaked to remove the harsh bite, and a bright pickled cabbage that tied everything together perfectly. We also had lahmacun, which was deeply flavorful and incredibly satisfying. We were treated to complimentary Turkish tea and a meatless dish on the house, and I have to say--if you don't eat meat, you are not missing out on flavor at all. I grew up a meat eater, so I was genuinely surprised by how rich and delicious it was. I only wish I remembered the name so I could order it again. And then dessert... kunefe. Crispy shredded pastry, warm cheese, pistachios--easily one of the top 10 dishes I've ever eaten in my life. I usually hate mint in food, but two of the dishes included it and completely changed my mind--fresh, balanced, and done right. This place is a true hidden gem and one of my favorite dining experiences. I will absolutely be back, even if it's out of the way. Highly recommend.

    *** GO! It's a must!!! **** Upon entering it was decorated…read morenicely. Lots of Turkish/Mediterranean decor. The water pitcher, tea cups, platters, cups were so cute. I drooled over the beauty of the water pitcher. They sold some of their Turkish coffee cups and tea cups along with other goods. It is located in a case up front. Service was top notch. Our waitress was very attentive, helpful and knowledgeable about the products. Let's get onto the food. It was all delicious very authentic. They were out of the chicken shish kebabs so I opted for the salmon. The salmon was flavored well, and I love the taste of the mild chard grill. My mother enjoyed her beef tenderloin kabobs. Another satisfying dish. The tea tray was so cute! The tea really hit the spot after the meal Another family came while we were there. They sat and enjoyed great food. They heard from a neighborhood Facebook group that this was a place to try because it was so good. They loved it! (We had a side conversation with them)

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    Loqum Grill Mediterranean
    Loqum Grill Mediterranean

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    Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Probably one of the best Mediterranean meals I've had. The workers were extremely nice too. I'll definitely be back.

    Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.4(177 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    We catered our New Year's Eve party from Ta'bleyah, owned by Ramez, and the experience was…read moreabsolutely outstanding. Our order included brisket, chicken kabab, beef kofta (cut perfectly into two pieces each), rice, grilled vegetables, green salad, hummus, and fresh bread. The food arrived warm, beautifully packaged, and right on time. Delivery fees were very reasonable, and Ramez went above and beyond by setting everything up on the serving table so elegantly, it truly elevated the entire experience. I placed the order on short notice, yet he delivered big results. The meats were incredibly tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The hummus deserves a special mention, it was one of the best I've ever had, and that says a lot coming from someone who is Middle Eastern. Both kids and adults loved the food, and we received so many compliments throughout the night. This was more than just catering, it felt personal, generous, and made with care. Ordering from Ta'bleyah will now be a tradition for us every New Year's Eve. Highly, highly recommend!

    I originally visited for a simple beef shawarma, but got temped by the buffet which they had at…read moredinner, for only $6 more. The best dishes for me were the lamb. Brisket slices and pita bread. Some of the dishes are spicy like the spicy hummus, spicy chicken dish, and their hot sauce. Some of the compartments were not all that hot, like the butter chicken, the day I visited. It was bland anyway, very different than the Indian version, so I don't think heat would have helped much. At the end was dessert time. They have about 5 desserts. I tried the roll with lots of peanuts, the baklava, the sweet bread and the flan. I have to say I liked the baklava the best as I figured I would. Service was friendly though.

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    Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Inside

    Inside

    Ta'bleyah Mediterranean Cuisine - Beet salad was fantastic! The tabouli was fresh and delicious. The butter chicken was really good, but my favorite was the lamb!

    Beet salad was fantastic! The tabouli was fresh and delicious. The butter chicken was really good, but my favorite was the lamb!

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    Island Grill - Wild Codfish Pita

    Island Grill

    4.4(152 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    If looking for a quick, clean spot to pick up some food roll into Island Grill!…read more Needed a breakfast bite so I ordered up one chorizo and one bacon breakfast taco. Tacos were very tasty and fresh with great tasting ingredients. I liked them so much I went the next day. And I'll be back again before we leave town. Nice people, fast service.

    I visited this restaurant in City Place one week night and found it to be fairly busy…read more Unfortunately I had just eaten Mediterranean food the night before so I was worried I would only see similar food. Actually, they have a good size menu and have some American options along with juices and smoothies so It made ordering easy. They also have a full bar with several cocktails and mocktails. Inside right when you enter is the actual bar with about 6 seats which were full with customers during my entire visit. Their happy hour ends at 6pm, but I arrived at 7pm so I ended up missing the discounted drinks. I ordered the cod and shrimp pita which ended up being slightly different than the regular gyro. I had to set it down after a couple of bites since the wheat pita bread is much thinner than regular pita bread and it kept falling apart on me. I also added a mango mojito. With a name like Island Grill, I sort of expected to see more tropical drinks or rum-based cocktails show up on the menu, but this was about the only one. Overall, my experience was okay, but I don't know if it was good enough for me to return.

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    Island Grill - Dining room

    Dining room

    Island Grill - Crème Brulee French Toast

    Crème Brulee French Toast

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    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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