This is the best food we have found on the lake. Once we discovered it we now keep going back and have not found anything on the menu that was not excellent. Very friendly staff. Strongly recommend. read more

I have to start with it has been a long time since I have been to North Lake Grill but it was memorable. I was helping some friends in the area move from one house to another. Their current house was very close to North Lake Grill and they took me and the other helpers there for lunch. We all got burgers and fries. It was one of the best burgers. I keep saying I want to return but just haven't made it over there. When I do, I will be sure to take pictures to add to my review. The place is very casual. It's right by the lake so people can come there after a long day of being out on the water. That always makes me hungry! It's just a relaxed, fun place to go. I can't tell you about prices as my friends graciously treated us. read more

Food was plenty, delicious and the service was fast! The view of the lake was pretty and there is a nice patio area to view the lake. Store attached for all your lake needs! Get the TX Twisters- delicious! read more

North Lake Grill - View of marina. - American Near Me - Willis, Texas

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Wow, everything is delicious . I like it that you trim the fat off the brisket so that you're just eating lean meat instead of all the fat. The sides are great, especially the baked beans. Thanks for the gratuitous portion of pulled pork. It's all great! read more

This place has amazing food and is located close to our Airbnb! We highly recommend all our guests visit the North Lake Grill. If you're visiting the area, we'd love to host you in our home as well! https://www.airbnb.com/h/jt2 http://airbnb.com/h/jtplace-willistexas read more

North Lake Grill - American Near Me - Willis, Texas

Great brisket!!! Great view!!! Great friendly service!!! First time here. Cute lil grill on the lake. Stop in for a bite. Special events monthly too. Thanks ya'll. We'll be back soon!! read more

North Lake Grill - View from our table - American Near Me - Willis, Texas

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We live in April Sound and love getting away to the north side of the lake, driving through the national Forest and stopping at North Lake Grill for some of the best food on the lake. Every visit we try something new. Everything has been very good. The brisket is melt in your mouth. Just a Week after oral surgery and my husband has been able to eat it....all of it. See photo.The patty melt is a generous serving of the best I've ever had. I also love the redfish when it's available! Quaint, clean, with a great view of the lake, as well as the sunset. Definitely worth the drive... read more

North Lake Grill - Empty plates, Lake view, Nice Music. - American Near Me - Willis, Texas

The place is great, casual with very good food. Beautiful sunset with exceptional service. Highly recommend.

TLDR: Adequate. Visit: Weekend (lunch) Service:8.1/10 The lady taking orders was friendly and assisted as well. Order: -Texas Twisters (jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and brisket, topped with bacon) 3.6/10 This was recommended by the nice lady at the register taking my order... however what I got was utterly disappointing. Cold... room temperature to be exact. Ample stuffing with some sort of bone shard in one of the pieces? The flavor was ok. Nothing wrong. However, the sheer fact that it felt like they put this together in the morning and let it sit on the counter all day until I ordered it in the afternoon was a huge let down. Cold food is a pet peeve of mine so this was frustrating. -Bikini Burger 7.2/10 Standard bun-less burger. Likely a bought in patty that at the very least came out fresh and hot. It'll get the job done. No complaints. Mehhhhh if you're in the area and don't wanna drive further out of convenience, this will do the trick. Otherwise, I wouldn't ever go out of my way to eat here. read more

North Lake Grill - Texas Twisters... room temperature appetizer that lacked overall care to the quality of food being offered. - American Near Me - Willis, Texas

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Our favorite casual place on the lake! Saw this on Yelp about 2 miles off of I45. The restaurant is on a pretty Lake Conroe cove with a nice and very busy marina. The staff was friendly and professional. The owner was an executive chef at several restaurants and resorts, and he knows his stuff. We had the jalapeño poppers, shrimp with mango relish, brisket, pulled pork, brisket beans, onion rings and cranberry cole slaw. It was all delicious, and we will go back soon. The restaurant is very clean. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. There is outdoor seating and a nice pavilion for events. I've never taken my boat north of the 1097 bridge, but the lake is wide and clear to this point and they have gas and free tie ups. I think this is near to where most fish were caught at the MLF bass tournament. Great Place! read more

The owner was a complete know it all type with a "i dont care cause someone else will walk through the door type". Then there is the food and portions, the 30 years of experience should be enough time to make a good burger but i guess not when you bind meat with more meat and try and stuff it with crap! Barely able to finish my meal, on top of that i ordered onion rings (that where bland unseasoned and gross) and got maybe 5 rings. But on the other hand the other staff was nice, the location was great and atmosphere was nice read more

We were a very large group of ladies for lunch so their usual system was strained to take our orders and for us to pay. But they did get it done. I ordered their Bikini burger (which is wrapped in lettuce). The burger was okay but it would have been better if iceberg lettuce was used instead of romaine. The fries were also okay. The service was good. They did give us all a free serving of Mixed Berry cobbler. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. This is a good place for folks who live in the Willis area but I am reluctant to drive over 30 minutes for just okay food. read more

Loved your fried pickles. It was sooo good. Me and my parents eat here all the time If we're hungry for something good to eat and that's no exception. read more

Holy moly! How have I just heard of this place?!? We live in a great little community (TX Grand Ranch) with not many dining options nearby. one of our neighbors found this little gem and made a mention on our community Facebook page, so we stopped by tonight to give it a try! Now I plan on shouting out recommendations from the rooftops! What a great find! Cozy, casual atmosphere, awesome owner and DELICIOUS grinds! I had the shrimp tacos and hubs had the Hawaiian burger. Both amazing! Did I mention the bbq brisket baked beans??? Yeah, we'll be back! read more

Had a patty melt and fries last time. So good we had to come back. And this time had the brisket and it is top notch. The coleslaw is the best and his beans OMG! Right on the lake so beautiful setting -y'all need to try this place!! Owner is very personable and right on top of everything! Support small businesses! read more

Well... finding good food in the Lake Conroe area is challenging. After a long weekend trying various options, North Lake Grill was clearly the winner. We had brisket tacos and fish tacos (catfish) with the cranberry coleslaw. Both were delicious and we enjoyed the coleslaw (right amount of vinegar - nice and tangy.) Fun to watch the boats coming in. Nice view of the water. The owner was friendly and welcoming. Best choice. read more

Great find while visiting Lake Conroe. This place was only about 10 minutes from our Airbnb on the lake. Extremely friendly service. We ordered the fried pickles/bottle caps basket for appetizer. Excellent! Tasty and not too greasy like some can get. I had the garlic Parmesan wings and they were killer. Perfectly fried and great sauce flavor. I also got the special of half a dozen boiled shrimp. Just the right spice level! My husband got the Hawaiian burger (no bun), and said it was excellent. We got peach cobbler and a brownie to go and those were both delish! I will note they don't have alcohol, but you can run next door to the shop and grab a beer or wine to bring back (coolers we're broken, but who doesn't like wine on ice, lol!). read more

North Lake Grill - Wine on ice with fried pickles and bottle caps! - American Near Me - Willis, Texas

My grand daughter and I stopped in here for some crawfish and I was surprised how busy they were and how good the food was. My only complaint is they need tables with chairs indoors instead of all picnic tables for seniors who have some mobility issues. We sat outside and it was very nice to sit watching the water. The menu is pretty large and the food came out hot and quickly. I will go again. read more

Casual and authentic local vibe. Nice people and good food. Sometimes even live music and the location on the water is perfect.

What a lovely little discovery. Travis clearly puts a lot of love and care into his space and his food. You couldn't ask for a better view either! As you savor the incredible brisket, pulled pork, fish & chips, patty melt, homemade brownies that are to die for, or the warm and delicious peach cobbler, you have a crystal clear view of Lake Conroe. Not a whole lot going on in this sleepy little town, but the hidden gem is one hundred percent worth a peek. read more

AMAZING!! This place is a hidden gem that everyone needs to try! The staff is very friendly, wonderful servers, the food is delicious, and the food comes out so quick. Try the chicken tenders, you won't be disappointed! read more

Food was excellent for each one of the7 of my family.View of lake is peaceful. The kids loved running around

BURGER ADDICTION! If you love a great cheeseburger and you're wondering why they're so hard to find....COME HERE. We are cheeseburger snobs and we LOVE it here! We've tried a few other menu items and while we do love the pulled pork & the brisket baked potato, we can't stay away from the burgers. Honorable mention: fries, cranberry coleslaw. YUM. And the staff is friendly and fantastic!! (Becky is always so nice even when it's as busy as a beehive. And Travis takes the extra time to say "hello" and even gave our daughter some fresh watermelon which made her day! And did I mention the lake view?! Come casual and bring your appetite! read more

I'd give zero stars if I could. Sign said open till 7 thur through Sat. Sign on door said open. We walked in at 6:40 Thursday. No staff at counter. Manager walked past us after a couple minutes, ignored us and went to talk to a table of customers. After a few more minutes walked back to us, told us the kitchen was closed and he'd see us next time. No explanation of why we couldn't be served. Attitude was very insincere and dismissive. I'll never give them another shot and suggest others avoid as well. If you are closed, then put out a sign. If you are open till 7, then be open till 7. read more

Stopped in one evening and had dinner watching the sunset. Shrimp tacos were delicious, and the view was gorgeous!

Best patty melt I've had and the onion rings were crispy and delicious. Service is great, and we get a neighborhood discount which is nice. They're close by, so food is hot if we bring it home. read more

The food here is delicious!!! The crab cake starter is a must try. The prices are so reasonable and love the casual water front atmosphere. Definitely give this place a try if you are in the area. Service was so friendly and tons of variety in the menu. Burgers, seafood, sandwiches, and cobbler. read more

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This is a family favorite! Cute little spot on Lake Conroe. Surprisingly delicious crab cakes. We love the chicken sandwich they serve here. Have had issues with portions but when I addressed it to them, they fixed it. read more

Limited menu but good food. We enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and admire the folks starting a new business during this time.

What a great place! The atmosphere is very peaceful, relaxing and fun. Very friendly service and excellent food! I had the chopped beef sandwich that was one of the best I've ever had. My husband had the fried catfish and loved it! The fish was thick and the batter was awesome! We will definitely be back!!!!! read more

We had dinner here last weekend. It wasn't a great experience. The picnic tables inside the restaurant were uncomfortable because, let's face it, you're sitting on a wooden plank. The table top planks were uneven, so your dishes and cups didn't sit flat. Plus, the table top and seats looked like they had been treated with a sticky tar-like substance. It just didn't feel clean. Everyone at our table like their food, except for me. The steak was too peppery. The waitress was very friendly, which was a good thing. However, she must have been really impressed by the job she was doing because she added on a 20% tip, even though there were only two couples in our party. read more

Everything I've had here has been amazing! And you have to get the Boudain balls when you come!! read more

North Lake Grill - Boudain Ballz and Secret Sauce - American Near Me - Willis, Texas

If you're boating on Lake Conroe, head to the north end. Away from all the crazy folks down down by the damn. North Lake Grill has awesome food and service, and a quiet location. read more

North Lake Grill - American Near Me - Willis, Texas

This place was great. Right off the lake easy to access. Good value for the food. I ordered BLT sliders with pickle chips. All were great. Would recommend. Looking forward to returning. read more