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.

I really enjoyed my visit to Monarca. My friend and I were there for happy hour. The happy hour…read moredrinks and apps were amazing! We really enjoyed their Royal Margaritas, Tostada de ceviche blanco and Aguachile negro appetizers. Our entrees were also delicious. My Pollo asado was so tender, juicy and full of wonderful flavors. The service is excellent, the restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious! We will definitely be coming back. And bonus-they have a speakeasy!

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!

Whether you're looking for expertly made drinks, a cozy spot to hang out, or a place with great…read moreenergy, Tomball Social Haus is the place to be. I can't recommend it enough. It's a true gem in Tomball! Celina is an excellent bartender who truly knows her craft; she makes every drink with care and has a way of making everyone feel welcome and valued.

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!

We enjoyed the atmosphere and food! We had chicken Marsala, lasagna, salmon and the caprese…read moresalad. The Marcoza spritz and moscato astil were delicious. Service was really good and very friendly!

Will remove this after acknowledged by management. Food was great but smaller chef ate his lunch…read moreone bite at a time out of multiple meals. Not tiny chef bites but huge 1 minute chew bites. I alerted the on hand manager it happened 12:45-1 pm today. Order counter chef only stopped when the manager went back with a ladder to restock the alcohol

Fivest of the five star dinners! I chose Fielding's to celebrate landing a new job since they've…read morebeen consistently good on my previous visits. I was greeted by our server, Kylie, shortly after sitting down. She had my Grey Goose martini with blue cheese stuffed olives out quickly. My friend and I visited for quite a while without ordering and Kylie would stop by just to check on us but never making us feel rushed. We split the wedge salad and it was delicious. I chose a 6 oz filet, MR, with the maître de butter and brussel sprouts as my side. We also had truffle fries. The steak came out a little rare but I let it rest about 5 minutes and it was perfect. The fries were crispy with just the right amount of salt and truffle sauce. The brussel sprouts were glazed and cooked to just the right firmness. We also had the bananas foster for dessert. The presentation was great and it was oh so yummy. The ambience was perfect, the service was amazing and everything made for a fantastic celebration night.

Organic food ... yes please! Visiting 2nd location!…read more Service and atmosphere: Our server, Kirsten S., was very friendly, professional, food and drink knowledgeable and made us feel welcome throughout the entire experience. The restaurant is well designed, decorated, clean and inviting. They offer good number of TVs to watch sports too. You can dine inside and outside. Food and drinks: Outstanding in both areas. We are thrilled to have found this organic food eatery. Its farm to table organic certified style is what attracted us the most. Additionally, they use beef tallow here, bye seed oils! The food selection was great and foods ordered were presented well and prepared with care. All dishes were well seasoned and had good flavours. Using flour from Italy for making in-house pizza is worth noting. We didn't try their cocktails but they looked good on the menu. Will give it a go next time. Pricing: $$ - not overpriced at all for the quality of products provided. We will definitely become regular customers at their restaurants.

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.

Nice little spot, especially to meet up with friends for lunch…read more Great location with parking in the public lot across the street. Very tastefully decorated. Greeted and seated immediately when we came in. Waitstaff was attentive without being overwhelming. Portions are not huge, so don't think you'll have to leave and unbuckle a notch on your belt (if you know what I mean). Food was delicious, though. The fried brussels sprouts (on the appetizer menu) were amazing! Dining companion had a salad that looked just right for lunch. A quaint restaurant with a varied menu and good service. What's not to like? And I love supporting local businesses!

Food, location and service were all excellent. Rebecca was exceptional - handling our questions and…read moreorders with speed and grace. I pleasure to dine here. I would highly recommend

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.

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.

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.