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LOCAL Public Eatery - The Woodlands

4.1 (92 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Trophy Burger
Brett N.

Why 4 stars? Because this was a great pre-concert choice. --- --- --- I bookmarked Local Public Eatery as soon as it opened and have wanted to check it out for a while now. I was going to a Dave Matthews show at the Pavillon and wanted to grab dinner beforehand, so I thought this would be a perfect opportunity. I got to Market Street about an hour and a half before the concert started, and quickly became really nervous when I discovered the Market Street was apparently now Grand Central Station in New York City. Every human being on Earth was also here and the area was buzzing. After hunting forever, I finally got a parking spot and hustled down to the restaurant, only to be told it would be a 30 minute wait. Not good! However, just in the time it took me to sit down and scan through my phone for a last minute pivot to a new restaurant, my name was called. My 30 minute wait turned into a 5 minute wait and it could not have been more clutch. But because I was still in a bit of a hurry, I was ready and ordered the Trophy Burger as soon as my server came to greet me. And as was the theme of the night so far, said trophy burger was at my table within a few minutes. And because this was a solo mission for me, said trophy burger was in my belly in only about the time it took for them to cook it. My thoughts on the burger is that it was perfectly 4-stars. In between average and amazing. One thing that really stands out is that it was a messy undertaking. Don't eat this on a date before you're comfortable with the other person seeing you with sauce constantly all over your face and spilling onto your plate. Everything was all happening at such hyper speed that I even had time to order the dessert. I love Reeces, so when I saw a Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cup on the menu, I couldn't resist. You'll never believe it, but it was on my table within 2 minutes. My rating for this ranges from bite to bite. Some bites were amazing and others were just okay, depending on which ingredients were within that spoonful. Overall, I wouldn't need to order it again, but no regrets on trying it out. This is a nice addition to Market Street, and the back-of-house deserves a healthy share of the tips with how on top of it they were during a night with a packed house!

Chicken salad satay!!! I added avocado! I could eat this every day!!
Rebecca M.

This is my third time here. The first time was during their opening and I sat outside and thought "it's good". Then we were looking for something different last Sunday for brunch and we came in at noon. Three of us ordered two spicy chicken sandwiches (onion rings ) and a Chicken Salad Satay. The food was amazing! So two of us were craving that chicken salad so we showed up again today! There is so much on this menu I want to try! We tried the shrimp dumplings for an appetizer and I have never known an explosion of so many flavors in one bite! I'm so glad they only came with six because we could have eaten 20!!! Wait staff and hostesses are accommodating and friendly. Maddy and Carolina were so sweet! I believe this is my new favorite restaurant. I will be back... often! "So much to try!!! So little time!!!!"

Jessica P.

Great food great service and great atmosphere! Managers are present and checking on all the guests. All waitstaff is smiling and knowledgeable about the menu or ask the kitchen if needed. The place itself is a fun relaxing place to hangout with your pals for a few hours and the music is just loud enough to still have a conversation.

Kristi H.

We looked this spot up and it had great reviews so we gave it a try. We were greeted and sat right away. We received complimentary rose. Our waitress was nice and knowledge. I got the bbq bowl and he got the burger. Both were extremely tasty. I wish my rice was a little warmer, but it was tasty. The trophy burger was yummy and the fries were nice and crunchy. If in the area I would definitely go back. Nice patio area too

Christmas Pie
Amber D.

We had such a great experience at Local Public House in The Woodlands! Our server, Natalie B., was fantastic. friendly, attentive, and made us feel really taken care of. We tried the Christmas pot pie and the curry rice bowl, and both were delicious. comfort food with great flavor. The place has a fun, groovy atmosphere with plenty of energy, and it's an awesome spot for watching games,TVs, good vibes, and a lively crowd without being overwhelming. Overall, great food, great service, and a great scene.

The brunch waffles which were delicious and not too sweet. An off menu requested piece of chicken that nicely paired with the waffle.
Stephanie L.

The host staff is friendly and offered a complimentary glass of rose as we walked to our table. We were surrounded by many televisions in the restaurant bar area, great for Sunday football. My son and I came for brunch for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised. The food exceeded our expectations. Genesis was a great server, she had excellent recommendations based on our preferences for food. Overall, the atmosphere is upbeat, the floor management is attentive, and the restrooms are clean. I also appreciated that management viewed my original post and addressed it. This experience was free of flies.

Fried chicken sandwich
Jeremy T.

I visited this restaurant / cocktail bar to try out one of their sandwiches since I heard it was very good. Inside is like an upscale dive bar with a shuffleboard table and dim lighting, but also strangely enough family friendly. It is kind of loud in here, so I wouldn't think this would be a great first date spot unless you just like to yell. During my visit, they had a table set up once inside the door to promote their house rose. I tried a sample which they let you take to your table. It was okay, but I'm not a big rose drinker. The front of their large menu is a detailed and thorough drink and happy hour menu. A lot of thought probably went into developing this as not only do they have several mocktails and coffees, but they also have a section of mixed cocktail and mocktail concoctions if yoy want the alcohol but a lighter drink. I've never even seen this before. The rear side is brunch and regular food menu. Their dessert selection is the smallest section of the menu. I went with the spicy chicken sandwich which was nearly $20. I sure hope it's delicious. Some interesting dishes include a tandoori chicken pizza, prime NY steak enchiladas (a splurge for $73), fried chicken ramen and steak and dumplings. There is an obvious Asian influence on some of their menu items. Sandwich - this is a tall but small sandwich with lots of shredded cabbage and pickles. The actual breast is small and has a lot of breading. It was not spicy in the least for me. Half way through I just ended up leaving the bread and eating the breast alone. I feel this sandwich should have been no more than $16 since it didn't have any premium toppings like bacon or cheese. Fries- shoestring like fries but do not seem fresh cut. At least they were hot when the plate came out but got cold rather quickly. Service was pretty decent though but I was sitting at the bar area and constantly in front of a server. Overall I would definitely return due to the atmosphere, but I'd certainly try a different item on the menu. Mostly likely the steak and fries aka steak frites at other restaurants.

Germanie J.

Huge shoutout to our waitress Jas!!! She has such a sweet and positive energy that really made us feel welcomed! She was knowledgeable, prompt, and attentive as well. Thank you Jas!!! We arrived on a Sunday afternoon to check out this new food eatery. Upon arrival we were greeted by the hostess and offered a complimentary glass of wine. We were seated right away in a booth area. The restaurant was pretty full but there were plenty of staff members to service everyone. The restaurant has a rustic/country/chic look about it. I honesty felt like I was in downtown Houston or uptown which created a cool, out of the norm feeling. We ordered Bacon Cheeseburger and Steak & Fries. All was fresh and delish! The sauce on the steak was so good I had to ask for an additional cup of it lol. Great addition to The Woodlands!!! Will be back!

HsiaoCheng W.

Staff was super nice. Not crowded right when they opened on a Saturday. I can't tell if this place is a bar. The waitress outfits (tank top and mini skirt) combined with the inside composed of almost all high chairs makes it look and feel like a bar for sure. My kid didn't care for the sauce on the avocado Benny but I thought it was pretty good. My steak and eggs brunch was good and I just love those crispy pave potatoes. It takes them 2 days to make. Thinly sliced and compressed then baked with the crispy bits are like mini potato chips.

Guava margarita
Barbara P.

I had a wonderful time at Local Public Eatery. We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday morning. We were offered a taste of rosè to start. I ordered the spicy guava margarita which was delicious. Perfectly balanced and not too sweet. I ordered the crudite and dip trio to start. All of the dips were so delicious but especially the truffle honey dip and the blue cheese Parmesan dip. I ordered an extra side of each. For our mail we split the fried chicken sandwhich and truffle fries. It was so good. The bread, sauce, pickles, everything was perfect. Our service was amazing and we can't wait to return for our book club meeting next month!

Brittany L.

I visited Local for lunch today. Im not sure if the reservation was mandatory but I saw it as an option so I made one. During lunch, they were not crazy busy. My friend and I both ordered sandwiches. Them a burger and me grilled chicken. The aoli sauces used on them is what stood out and made both sandwiches so enjoyable. I hope to come back to local again soon and try more menu items!

Maks N.

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

Chicken and pork dumplings
Carla H.

Great for a Saturday night meal and chill. Plenty of seating indoors and out, parking to the back of the building and on the street. Our server Jenna was wonderful and made our night an ease. We got moscato sampling as we entered which was really good. She also gave us some ideas of the crowd's favorite of which we tried a few. The shrimp and pork dumplings and not like your typical Asian dumplings but they were so good. The fried chicken ramen was good, although I thought the chicken (that was given on the side) could use a little seasoning. Also the BBQ rice bowl was tasty and filling although it looked like a small serving. We had both desserts that were equally delicious and the drinks I'd recommend the watermelon sling and the pink spritz. Ordered the bbq chicken pizza to go and was not disappointed at all. Loved that we were able to chat and watch multiple games/programs and the music in the background was just right to vibe to.

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The food was great. I got the chicken sandwich. Service was good as well. We we t during lunch so it wasn't too busy

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LPE is amazing! The food was fantastic and the service and atmosphere were top tier. Can't wait to come back!

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So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the great review!

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