My family reserved a table for a Saturday at 5:30pm. This was the night before Mother's Day, the…read moreplace was packed. My husband sat at the bar ordered drinks while waiting for our table. I had a Titos vodka with soda. My husband committed, "I dont know what the bartender put in your drink?" I knew immediately! I should have returned it. I kept and drank it. My stomach hurts 15 hours later. Backstory, The Woodlands,TX, restaurants were having a lot of patrons indulging too much with drinking, so their solution was to water down drinks! I get it! It gives a bad name to the area and its hard to be in business with a bad reputation. My recommendation is to order beer or wine in any restaurants in The Woodlands area. The atmosphere, food, service were all great!

I went to Pappadeaux on I-45 last night for dinner with a friend, and overall, it was a good…read moreexperience with a few hits and one clear miss. When I arrived, it was not busy at all, so I walked right in and met her at the bar. She had already ordered our drinks, which I appreciated. She got the Purple Voodoo. Even though it is no longer on the menu, they still made it for her, and she said it tasted the same. I ordered my usual Long Island iced tea, and listen, that thing was made to perfection. Not too sweet, not too dark, just the right balance. Whoever made it knew exactly what they were doing. The ambiance was really nice. It was calm with low lighting and good music playing in the background. It was not too loud, just enough to set the mood without interrupting conversation. It was not crowded, but there were a few people in there enjoying dinner and drinks. It made for a really laid back, after work, midweek dinner vibe. For food, she ordered the blackened catfish with red beans and rice, and I went with fried shrimp, a baked potato, and a Caesar salad. The food came out pretty quickly. Now let's talk about the food. The Caesar salad was amazing. It was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly put together. I asked for extra croutons and extra dressing, and while I did not need the extra dressing, I definitely needed those croutons. That salad alone could have been my whole meal with some grilled shrimp or salmon added. The baked potato was really good. It was large, filling, and loaded with butter and cheese. My only critique is that the cheese was not melted. It was more like layered on top in ribbons. If they had warmed it just a bit to melt the cheese, it would have taken it up another level visually and in texture. Now the shrimp. It looked good, but it did not deliver. The breading did not do it for me, and it tasted pretty bland, like it was missing seasoning. Especially compared to how well seasoned and perfectly blackened my friend's catfish looked, the shrimp just did not measure up. That was definitely the miss of the meal for me. I did not taste the catfish, but it looked incredible. It was beautifully plated and a generous portion. My friend ate more than half and took the rest home, which says a lot. Service was exceptional. Attentive, friendly, and smooth from start to finish. Overall, I would give it an 8.5 out of 10. The drinks, service, ambiance, and that Caesar salad carried the experience, but I would skip the shrimp next time.

The food was great and a good amount and Gerry was a great server, very friendly and fast.read more

Decided to order here for lunch. I'm so glad that I did. My salad was amazing! The chicken was…read morestill hot, presentation was nice and the dressing paired very well! I'd definitely order from this location for lunch again.

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)

Two of my friends and I went to Nona's Italian Grill and it was fabulous. I had the chicken…read moreParmesan. One of my friends had the eggplant Parmesan and the other plant had chicken Marcella. We left nothing behind. It was so delicious. I wish I could remember the server's name, but he was an older gentleman with a gray ponytail he took care of us like we were the only person in the restaurant. The service was awesome. We enjoyed the meal in the service so much. We didn't realize that we had been there for over 2 1/2 hours. We had no pressure. The waiter said just enjoy yourself and that's exactly what we did. I am sure we will be back very soon

The lovely little tucked in restaurant located in a strip mall is a nice surprise. It welcomes you…read morewith white table cloths and a quaint charming dining room but a few really bad mishaps ruined everything. We started our meal off with some fabulous cocktails but the waitress who said she was in training brought our drinks without using a tray and her fingers were all over my martini glass and my husband's drink near the rim where we were gonna drink out of! She was trying very hard to keep her hand steady and I thought for sure it might spill it. I wiped the glass off but still...Gross! That's what the stem is for! Straw please! Why was she not being monitored if she was still in training or at least properly trained? Do I fully blame her...no. Then she picked up our leftovers to box up and she piled up the dishes on the plate of food we were to take home! I almost lost it! Does she lack some common sense? Yes! Who piles dishes on top of my food when I'm supposed to eat it later? WTF? I was afraid to eat my leftovers after this debacle. Where did she get her food card? Having worked in hospitality for many years I gotta say train your wait staff properly and keep a shadow with them until they're fully trained to serve and then guess what? Some people are just not cut for white table cloth service. After spending over $150 here I was very disappointed. I hope they fix this mess. Our visit was unacceptable.

We stopped by for a late lunch because we had heard good things. We weren't disappointed. Both of…read moreus got the chicken Fried Steak. Jalapeño gravy had just the right amount of bite my wife got the regular cream gravy and said it too was good. The crust was excellent and stuck to the meat. Neither of us could finish as the steak was pretty big. My only complaint was that the black eyed peas were a little salty but not enough that i didn't eat it. Overall it really good and we'll be back.

Food is getting better here. Everything used to be greasy!…read more Turkey burger came out hot and soo good! You get to choose a side... no drink included. Boo. Customer service at the time we came in wasn't that great. It was the dinner shift. Soft serve ice cream is free after your meal!

Ordered to go. Sushi was delicious. Dumplings were good as well. Quick service. I will be coming…read moreback for sure

I tried this restaurant since I had been to one of their other locations close to my work and it…read morewas decent. This location has the addition of sushi and some americanized Chinese dishes. On a weeknight, there isn't much of a crowd and really just 1 other table of customers. I was able to pick pretty much anywhere to sit. The menu is pretty extensive and has all of the vietnamese basics for a noodle shop. I tried the House Special Fried Shrimp Cake and Fried Egg Rolls as an appetizer, and a small fatty brisket and fatty flank steak bowl of pho. Prices are average id say for this type of food and certainly much less than the nearly $18 bowl of pho I had about 6 miles away last week. The soup broth is very similar to their other location, which was pretty good. It isn't the best bowl of soup in the Houston area, but it surely does the job if you're craving a bowl of pho. The egg rolls are pretty standard, I just wish they gave you more lettuce as the amount provided only is enough for 2 of the 4 egg rolls. The shrimp cake is something I've never tried but just made with sheet tofu and shrimp paste. It's pretty good if you like that texture. You eat them the same way as the egg rolls wrapped in lettuce and add the veggies. Again, the amount of lettuce provided is only enough for 2 of the 4 cakes. The ambiance is nice and they were playing a mix of modern pop and dance music in the dining area.

phenomenal, this place takes the cake for the best Italian food, if you want 100/10 service and…read morefood, come here and you will not be disappointed

i had a young lady name madi as my server , she was very attentive and on top of getting out order…read more! the food was really good and i would suggest this place for a family dinner. the environment is nice and relaxing and clean .

Went on a Sunday at lunch time, great food and great service! Nice decor and good atmosphere…read more zombie margarita 5/5 carajillo 5/5 ++ good espresso flavor the platinum margarita - very good per husband queso fundido 5/5 snapper ceviche 5/5 cheese enchiladas, rice & beans - ok, husband really liked it tres leches cake - 5/5 ++ so good, recommend!!

My husband and I arrived on Saturday right at peak dinner time around 6:00 PM. You definitely need…read moreto get here earlier if you don't want to wait over an hour. We decided to check for open seats at the bar and that was full too. However, there are a few small "open" seating near the bar first come first serve for full service. Fortunately, we only waited about 15 minutes and were able to grab a table. The downside is the table is pretty small so by the time you have drinks and your food there is very minimal space. Be prepared to be overcrowded with people standing by the bar. Overall, service was good considering how busy it was. Shelby was our server and she was attentive and apologetic about the food taking awhile, which was understandable since they were busy. The food was just mediocre. I've been to different locations and this one was just okay. I was surprised that the micheladas weren't ridiculously expensive compared to El Tiempo or Ninfa's. I ordered the Shrimp Tacos and they were okay nothing to brag about. My husband ordered the chipotle Chicken Fajita Tacos and they were okay nothing great about them. We also ordered the Beef Fajita Nachos and they were horrible. The cheese and chips were dry and soggy, the beef dry and overcooked. The presentation wasn't appealing either. The ceviche was good, but tasted slightly fishy. We only came here because there wasn't an El Tiempo or Ninfa's around here.

We kept passing by this place and finally made a point to grab dinner here. We got the red dragon…read moresushi burrito, who tuna bowl, and a small miso soup. Everything was made to order and the staff was pleasant. The interior smelled musty and the tables were sticky so we took our order to go, but the food was still decent.

I've driven by this poke spot many times when visiting Costco but never came in until one Sunday…read moreafternoon. It turns out they have more than just poke here. Also on the menu are sushi burritos and boba. I ordered a 3-scoop bowl with salmon, red snapper and scallop. There was a lot of the latter 2 proteins but not much salmon, but at least it tasted fresh. Next time I will likely return for a sushi burrito. One interesting topping they have, which is complimentary, is a boiled egg. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere one the day I visited was well, pretty cold since I was the only customer the entire time.

Highly recommend Ancla's platter for something fresh and unique. Barbacoa tacos were fantastic…read moretoo. If I lived here, I'd be a regular. Granted I'm from Indiana, but I've never had a Mexican dish like this.

This tasted so good, best I've tried in town. The flavor is unique it was spicy but really good…read more I'm so glad there's a place like this one around the area. The staff was very friendly.