Was looking for a fun place to reconnect with friends and "discovered" Golden Retriever on Yelp. It…read morewas absolutely brilliant. You step inside and transition from strip mall to an authentic British pub! Lots of great local and British beers. The menu is limited, but well prepared pub food. The only thing missing is a proper fish and chips. Service was very helpful and attentive without being annoying. We immediately felt at home. There are dart boards and pool tables and great little seating alcoves to hang out. One note, Golden Retriever does allow smoking. It didn't bother us as we sat in a different part of the pub.

I would say that ethan is the best bartender here but there's something about the way angela…read morelightly bullies you that really makes you feel like part of the golden retriever family

The food is great. They make everything from scratch so the food takes longer than expected but…read moredefinitely worth the wait. The place is very small so maybe not the best choice for large parties. The owners are super friendly and the food is great.

Great food and a really diverse menu. Cute place. Nice people Support small businessesread more

Yall! We went on a Friday evening. Live music was great.. food was delicious. We had the fish and…read morechips and chicken wings. Great selection of drinks. Everything was nice and clean. We will definitely be back!

Takes 20 mins to get noticed in a slow Thursday night. Beer was pretty flat. Never got asked for…read moreanother beer

Kyle the Bartender was an excellent host and the food was on point. The chef explained the food and…read morethe staff was in general great.

Another place I frequent when I'm in the Woodlands. Close…read moreto the cinema and waterway and Woodlands Mall, I've enjoyed meeting with friends and family for brunch (really good options and well made drinks and delicious food- for this review I'll keep it to my recent experience) Went on a Friday around 8PM and it was slightly buzzing, I chose seating at the back of the bar it seemed quieter and not as busy, but that soon changed after I sat down. I needed to wake up because friend who hadn't arrived yet and I were going to see The Monkey at the cinema up the street from Mahoney's. Order an Espresso Martini, nothing notably special, it was mixed well and finished it in what seemed like 2 sips. I was a bit hungry and ordered the Texas Egg Rolls made with chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, pepper jack cheese and a side dipping sauce. They come with 6, 2 bites and done size. These reminded me of the egg rolls from Chili's. They arrived warm and if flavor was fine. I'd get them again. My friend arrives but by this time the area we were in got CROWDED. It seemed there was only one bartender handling both the patrons at the bar and groups at the tables. It took about 15 minutes after my friend arrived to place a beer order. I was trying to order it for him before he arrived but didn't have any success as the bartender stayed mostly on one side of where I was sitting and didn't look up during his time filling orders. Eventually, we are able to order a second round and closed out. Aside from the service being a bit off, and likely due to unexpected being busy, my past experiences have been enjoyable, that's why I chose to come here pre-movie going. Highly recommend their brunch. I wish I lived in the area I'd do brunch here often, they have BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS Saturday & Sunday!

I don't know why this place has a 3.8 it is very cute pub with very solid food. Loved all the…read moreChristmas decor. It isn't obvious if it is baby friendly or not but it is. At least in terms of them having high chairs. They don't have like crayons or anything but I wasn't expecting them to. Our server was fast friendly and prompt. I got the chicken tikka and my husband got the fish and chips. The tikka came with too much rice and not enough sauce or naan but I didn't regret getting it. The fish and chips were superior although I added a bit of salt to mine. The breading was perfect and the cod was soft and flakey. My husband was obsessed with the fries. I would for sure come here again for some British pub food.

The food here was honestly great, everything we ordered came out, flavorful, and well made (except…read morean undercooked steak, which they re-fired) The drinks and overall pub atmosphere were solid too, which made it even more disappointing that the service really brought the experience down. Our server seemed very inattentive throughout the entire visit. Menus were never cleared from the table, refills were rarely checked on, and we spent a lot of time trying to get basic attention during the meal. It felt more like we were an inconvenience than guests. Good service can completely elevate a place, but unfortunately this experience did the opposite. I'd still come back for the food because the kitchen clearly knows what they're doing, but I really hope the service improves because it did not match the quality of the food at all.

Amazing place for acoustic live music, and a great place for a Guinness! You'll love the chill…read moreatmosphere, and the food is good too.

October 4, 2025 Came…read morein from Galveston. I haven't been here in decades. I lived in Houston from 1986-2013 Saw Goldpine and JD Graham Nice venue with a great selection of food and drink

Le Emperor saved our butts this past Valentines Day. While the day began with other plans, a very…read moresick foster pup forced us to cancel our dinner reservation and order local. After a lot of back and forth my partner and I finally agreed on Le Emperor. Confined to the house, we were limited to placing an order for takeout or delivery. While I didn't voice my opinion at the time, I was concerned that the takeout experience would put a damper on the meal. I was wrong. The mango salad is now a new favorite of mine, and a dish I strongly suggest ordering. The flavors are bright, and acidic, sweet, yet savory. The dish hits all of the right notes. My husband ordered the vermicelli. It was his first experience with vermicelli and to my surprise he tackled most of the dish without adding the accompanying sauce. My salmon was equally satisfying. While we were sad to see the former business go, we're so happy to find Le Emperor a fitting replacement. We will be back!

Guuyyyyys, super disappointed!!…read more I used to live in the area and would visit ALL THE TIME! So much that the waiter knew my order and even my favorite seat! Went back today after many months and the food was super bland. Even the char grilled pork in the spring rolls was bland and also not as meaty as I remember. I didn't have time for a large pho so I asked for a small, which in my defense most restaurants have. Welp, not this one. Apparently, it's only large or Kids portion. Needless to say, my long anticipated dinner was unsatisfactory. The only thing that was as good as I remembered, the creme brûlée!! The service as always is so pleasant, they are always so friendly and kind. The environment as always quiet and welcoming with a touch of class.

Cod and chips were delicious and the my favorite is the TOFFEE CAKE!!! I would come back just for…read morethe toffee cake alone! Prices were a little higher than your typical casual dining but the cod was fresh. We had a weeknight dinner on Wednesday and it was reasonably crowded. Service took a little long, including waving down the waiter and getting utensils but I think this is just a staffing issue. Our waiter is nice when he was present. Parking is plenty in front of the restaurant but I can see how it can get crowded along the Boardwalk. I will be back and can't wait to try other things on the menu!

Pub style inside with a bar in the middle. Huge portion. I…read moreordered the lunch Cod and my friend got the lunch Haddock. Both were good the cod is softer and flakes apart easily, while the haddock stays together more and has a slightly "catfish-like" texture. Just depends on what you like, but both were tasty. Portions are huge for the price. The fries were thick and crispy, and the baked beans were a nice touch on the side. Service was l fine, I didn't have any issues. Overall, it was a nice chill spot with good portions. Tasty food.

My coworker and I came here for an industry happy hour event after attending a conference at the…read morehotel next door. The first thing that stood out to me was the really cool location right next to the waterway. I think getting a drink and/or food with a friend or a date would be really neat at The Goose's Acre. Although I can't speak on the prices there as I was at a happy hour event, the service was great even with the large amount of people in attendance and the food provided was really good especially the beef sliders. I would love to come back here some time for an industry event or just for a personal visit.

Went for lunch on St Patrick's day. They do it right - live music, Irish dancers, great food and…read moreservice, amazing atmosphere & location. Had to wait a while for a table, but had time to kill before heading to the airport. Great service given the crowd on St Paddy's day. Loved the food!

I live in The Heights so I cautioned three "newbies" to Rainbow Lodge that Chicken-Fried Chicken…read moreSundays will be busy and essentially, if we want good service, sit in the dining room. Yet, we sat in the bar area and LAUREN was extremely attention and helpful. We did not want for anything!!!! All 5 of us had a spectacular time!!! Kudos to manager, Mary, and server, Lauren. And I'll even mention our water server who also found a pair of tweezers for my friend's splinter! ABOVE AND BEYOND. A Heights GEM!!!!

Upon entering we were greeted friendly by staff. While attempting to explain we had reservations we…read morewere told we need to step aside and we'll get back to you when a regular customer entered. Long story short, over priced and not worth the snooty factor or the overpriced menu. Too many other choices in the Heights to deal with this bs.