Monarca is the best restaurant in The Woodlands! This was my third time coming here, but the best…read moreexperience I've had, and the others were already extremely good, but I'll describe this trip. We entered to a friendly staff who sat us immediately. The vibe is very modern with some Mexican influence. We were with another couple and I think they were under the impression that this would be Tex-Mex, but it is not. For drinks I got a Mezcalina, my wife got a normal margarita normally I don't love Mezcal, but was feeling adventurous and this drink did not disappoint, it exploded with flavor and was my favorite drink I have had here. The bar program might be the best of any restaurant in the area, as it should be since they have a speakeasy as well. In my previous trip they brought us complimentary chips and salsa, but the time they brought Mexican hummus and pita. I was initially disappointed, but this was one of the more unique complimentary dishes I have had, and loved it. For starters, we got the TOSTADA CHUTORO, which was a tostada with raw fish and caviar. There were two, and although smaller bites to share, the flavor once again really shined through. I would say this is similar to a ceviche dish with really fresh fish and bright flavors.

Beautiful, chic venue, tucked away in a corner of the shopping strip. I joined a friend for a…read morelunch date on a Thursday. It was rather empty, with perhaps 2 other tables being served. Food was good, but I'm not sure if I could consider anything spectacular enough to justify some of the prices. I decided on the Aguachile Wagyu, which was perfectly cooked and paired with charred herbs. Very enjoyable for a small high-protein meal. My friend ordered Tacos de Filete, which she said were, "okay." We also had a few drinks... They were heavy pours. My only complaint is that the tajin-salt rims were more for decoration (smeared across the side of the glass and not very hygienic) rather than for the palette. Worth mentioning: We were never offered any chips or salsa, although I've read reviews where other patrons enjoyed some before their meal. Our server was friendly, but a bit disconnected.... Maybe that was the biggest problem - - the experience was diminished due to lackluster service.

After the weird sister closed down, I was worried we could not find a local spot for good solid…read morecocktails, but alas, enter the social haus. They have a lot of rotation so not everything stays the same, but there's always a great selection. The owners are first responders and military, and we strongly support that. The service is usually pretty good and I absolutely love love love the manager. She was phenomenal. they usually bring in food trucks or some type of food on site, which is always great even if it's just appetizers. There's also a nice outdoor space and sometimes live music!

Good drinks, friendly service, great vibe. Fantastic deck with comfortable seats and fans.read more

We had their Marcoza chicken dish, Shrimp Scampi Pasta & Chicken Parm!…read more Marcoza: has a yummy fresh and awesome flavor. Very different, in a great way! Wish it had an option to sub with pasta as a side instead of the potatoes but the change up was refreshing. Parm: Delicious Alfredo/Parmesan fettuccine tastes like being in Italy! Their chicken parm is a win! Scampi: But their shrimp scampi pasta! Was a huge fave! This is where it's also at!! That was immediately a yes!!! Will order again!

Food was delicious!! The smoked burrata is amazing!! I would go just for that and an Italian bottle…read moreof wine. The service was excellent. I also had the short rib and truffle risotto. Short rib was flavorful and the risotto was good but what made it was the truffle. Risotto needed like 2 more minutes still a little crunchy. We start in the bar and loved it. So no pictures I was hungry and just ate everything!! lol

Food was great. Pizza was excellent. Service was not good. Waitress got my pizza order wrong and…read morepointed out the drink special but failed to tell us it's only applicable to items on the special brunch menu even though there are 2 brunch menus. They made it right after she spoke to the manager but they should make the menu clearer. Seems they need to work on service.

No Complaints here. I would rate our entire experience 10/10. Let's just start with the…read morebathroom.Any establishment that puts tampons in each stall is an absolute winner. Thanks owners for thinking of that small touch that is actually huge for us ladies. I also enjoyed the hand exfoliant and the body butter in the restroom as well. Ok....Moving along to why everyone's here. My guest just had a classic breakfast of eggs, sausage and we added in the lemon cream cheese pancake. I had a sweet tooth and this did the trick. The pancake was soft, fluffy and not an overwhelming sweet from the lemon cream cheese. but enough to cure the craving, All of his food was seasoned well. I had the Chilaquiles and it was so full of flavor. The chicken breast was cooked just right and the addition of corn and abundance of veggies in the dish was a welcoming surprise. It was a very hearty but clean meal. The wait staff was fantastic. Both bartenders (One was from Hawaii- forgot his name) were very welcoming and communicative. The restaurant manager along with owner also came by to greet and check on us. Last but not least, they were celebrating The 4th of July with $2.50 martinis. What a steal!!! I have heard that their happy hour is very decent for the price and the quality that you receive. I said all of that to say, this spot should definitely be on the list for any occasion or time of day.

We stopped here as a family, while running around our toddler. Knew nothing of this place, but it…read morewas in the Indian Springs shopping plaza, where were finishing up Saturday morning errands. Our first impression was that it was a classy sports bar, but they offered so much more... We were initially taken aback that they didn't have any high chairs for small children, and were a bit nervous about keeping our fussy 2-year old in a seat. Hungry & intrigued by the "healthy & organic" menu (and comforted by the extremely welcoming staff), we decided to give it a try. So glad we did!!! Rachelle was an extremely attentive & knowledgeable server. She was well versed with the menu, the ingredients, and gave excellent recommendations. Our unanimous favorite was the Tres Leches French Toast. And, we will be back to bring a group for the (off-the-menu) brunch boards! Excellent service and fresh, delicious food!

We went here with high hopes, but unfortunately, the service was super slow. We were told the…read morekitchen was backed up, but the restaurant was half empty. We ordered an appetizer but our food came out before the appetizer. They acted like they were being generous by not charging us for the appetizer they never delivered to the table. Food was cold and very underwhelming. Wrap and fish tacos were mostly filled lettuce/cabbage with minimal portions of protein.

This part of Tomball is adorable as a whole and Graze fits right into the local vibe. We came here…read morefor brunch before checking out the Saturday Farmers Market in the area. My Corned Beef Hash hit the spot. The rye bread and potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to the corned beef and, of course, the egg. The portion was generous, I brought my left overs home, re-heated it in a skillet and added an egg since I ate all of the eggs it was served with. It was just as tasty the second time. I also enjoyed the Corpse Reviver cocktail. They showcase their craft cocktails, but there are craft beer and wine offerings as well.

Food amazing and service was outstanding!! 4 star because I was expecting more out of the meatball…read moreappetizer for the price.

Good food and service! Recommend…read more We had a burger and ahi tuna both were great. We had a burger and ahi tuna both were great.

We came and stayed for a few hours to eat and watch the game. Food must have been off today, even…read morethe burger and wings didn't taste good! How do you get a burger taste wrong!?!! Glad they had dessert. Must have the PB and chocolate ice cream mouse. So good and shareable. Waitress was attentive when our friends joined us for dessert. Good vibes and very busy on Saturday night!

We have wanted to check out this spot for some time now, so we stopped by on a Friday evening for…read moredinner and the live music. Upon arrival we noticed the live music was held on the outside patio that's shared with some other neighboring restaurants. We approached the hostess and requested to sit outside however she stated there were no open tables. I asked if we could be notified when a table opened and she stated yes. In the meantime we sat in the bar area. A gentleman approached us initially to take our drink order, then he switched with another waitress. The restaurant was really nice with dim lighting that sets the tone for an intimate date night. We ordered a wedge salad, crab cakes, steak, fries, and mac n cheese. Presentation of the food was really nice and overall the food was decent. We anticipated this steakhouse being comparable to a Perry's or Kirby's, however customer service and food quality did not meet the bar as we expected. There were a few tables that opened up outside however the hostess never informed us that we could move to the patio. That was disappointing as we mainly came for the music. But overall it was a decent experience.

This place is an institution in the Creekside area but I had not tried it out. We went for a…read morebirthday dinner. This is a detailed review. TL:DR it is a solid choice for a special experience and a great steak. I would go again. We started off with a couple of mocktails: The Blood Orange Fizz and the mint virgin Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was a very tasty concoction--no alcohol burn of course but it captured the sharpness of an Old Fashioned and I really liked the mint. The Blood Orange Fizz was a mild disappointment--it had very little fizz and really needed it. Flavor was OK but not as good flat. We later got a bourbon flight, which was delivered by the bourbon sommelier and was quite fun. For starters we got a wedge salad, the Steakhouse Meatballs, and the Bacon Wrapped Scallops. The salad was fine, a standard garden salad with nice fresh ingredients. The meatballs were excellent--a steak and pork belly blend with a blueberry pepper sauce with onion strings. Great texture, lots of umami and good salt flavor. I absolutely want these next time. Same with the bacon wrapped scallops. They come on a bed of 3-cheese grits that were wonderfully creamy. The sauce has just a little heat. The scallops and bacon were cooked just right. Their seafood entrees are served over these grits, and though we didn't get any seafood I would try some next time for the grits. On to the mains: We had the Refuge Filet, the New York Strip, the Wood-fired Chicken, and the pork chop. The Refuge Filet was the highlight--the jalapeno, bacon and bleu cheese really complement the steak flavor. The steak was impeccably tender and done just right. The New York Strip was also very good. I am not a fan of this cut--when I cook it at home it's always tough. But their version is reasonably tender and has great flavor from the tallow butter they put on it. The steaks came with mashed potatoes that were pretty bland and ordinary. The wood-fired chicken was tender and had good flavor. It is marinated in lemon but we couldn't really taste it except in the bed of risotto. The risotto was quite good, nice and creamy. The pork chop was complicated. It had a tender uniform texture all the way through and nice flavor. I couldn't find any grain in it, almost like it was a fine grind. The sauce was ok, a bit one-note sweet for me. Different from and perhaps better than Perry's chop, but I think I would try something else next time. These dishes came with Apple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts and roasted carrots. The brussels sprouts were a disappointment. Might have known since it's misspelled on the menu. The brussels sprouts were barely cooked and quite tough, with too much of the bottom stem left on, adding to the bitterness. The roast carrots were fine. Since we had a birthday in the party we were treated to a special dessert. Birthday dessert at The Refuge has two major advantages--a nice tableside presentation of bread pudding flambe, and no annoying birthday song. Yay! Definitely tell them it's your birthday. The dessert is a banana bread pudding topped with ice cream. Rather uniform texture but good flavor and excellent with the ice cream. The ambiance is appropriately dark and sumptuous for a fancy steakhouse. The bathrooms are upscale, with available cloth towels. Service was fine but at a pretty relaxed pace, I definitely felt ready for the next course before it came. But we at times requested things from waiters other than the one waiting our table, and they responded immediately--good teamwork. This is not a bargain place, but we got out for under $100 apiece which I actually think is pretty good for an end-to-end meal. If you go to a steakhouse for steaks, you will do well at The Refuge.