Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - The Woodlands

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   Jim

   Houston

   37 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on November 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went to Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse to celebrate my missus’s 65th birthday. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by April, the manager, who seated us. Being early on a Sunday evening, the restaurant was relatively quiet. Nate, our friendly and attentive server, took excellent care of us throughout the evening. We started with the homemade focaccia bread, which was warm and delicious. Our steaks exceeded our expectations and were cooked perfectly, as were the sides. I usually order my steaks rare (which is my preference) with the hope that they will not come out cooked more than a medium rare. My wife ordered her steak de Burgo medium rare plus. Both of our steaks were perfectly cooked–exactly as ordered. Kudos to Chef Walia and the back of the house for such an outstanding meal. The Swanson Merlot was a perfect complement to our steaks. Afterwards, Nate was kind enough to comp my wife a birthday dessert. She ordered the Limoncello Cake, which was very light, not overly sweet, tasty, and large enough for us to easily share. While waiting for dessert, both April and Chef came by to see how we enjoyed our meal. Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse is a hidden gem, close to The Woodlands, that offers ambiance and delicious food, coupled with outstanding, attentive service, all for a very attractive price. Thanks again to Nate, April, Chef Walia, and the back of the house for a very special evening. Highly recommended.
   

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   James

   Houston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time eating here. The bride had a petite filet with the mashed potatoes. It came with a house salad. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were very creamy. I had Johnny's Chanel No. 5 which was recommended by out waiter, Luis. It included cheese raviolis, shrimp, lobster, artichoke hearts and tomato in a cream sauce. I also opted to upgrade to a spinach salad. The salad was fantastic. Definitely a place we will visit again.
   

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   Patrick

   Houston

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great date night. Atmosphere, Service and great food. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Dinnerfor3

   Sacramento

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything from the hostess to our waitress and all the wait staff was amazing. They made my son feel special for his birthday celebration. Definitely will return and happy to find this gem hidden in a hotel.
   

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   Julius

   Houston

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on October 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lucky find! Pasta sauces were incredible, and we highly recommend the parmesan rib eye. Chef stopped by our table, and Brenda was an attentive and very kind waitress.
   

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   Deborah

   Houston

   153 reviews

   5.0

   153 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Hooray!! Avis is back as our beloved hostess at Johnny’s!! Avis has been a fixture at Johnny’s since our first visit. Welcome “home” Avis!! You were missed! Johnny’s is now back at the top of our list for a great steak or Italian entree. Our usual choice is Prime Rib, but on this visit I ordered the bone in rib eye. OMG!! So, so good!! Tender, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection! Others at our table were also thrilled with their choices of Veal Parmigiana and Rigatoni. The final comment I have is that the Betta’ Bruschetta is a must have!! With or without the shrimp topper, it’s an amazing treat!
   

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   Nick

   Houston

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I wasn't aware it was a hotel restaurant until we arrived. I usually stay away from these since they are usually not great. It was just OK. I have had all the dishes we ordered and they were edible but not impressive. The price is about 3 times what it was worth. Don't plan on returning. Presentation, ambiance and service were fine. The food just didn't make the mark of a fine dining experience.
   

   Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - The WoodlandsResponded on October 20, 2024

   Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize that the dining experience did not meet your expectations, especially in terms of the food. While we're pleased to hear you appreciated the presentation, ambiance, and service, we understand how crucial it is for the food to match these aspects in quality. Your comments have been shared with our culinary team, and we'll use them to ensure continuous improvements. We always strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.
   

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   Teresa

   Houston

   18 reviews

   1.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on October 16, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Although I was able to book a table for 12 noon (via Open Table), upon arriving at the restaurant we found that it was closed and were informed that it had stopped offering lunch months ago. Ridiculous!!! We had to find an alternative option on the fly. Very unpleasant for my guest and I.
   

   Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - The WoodlandsResponded on October 20, 2024

   We deeply apologize for the inconvenience you encountered. It is truly unfortunate that you were able to book a lunch reservation when the restaurant was closed during that time. We understand how frustrating this situation must have been for you and your guest, and we regret the miscommunication. Please know that we are addressing this issue with Open Table to ensure our hours of operation are accurately reflected, so this does not happen again. We sincerely hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide the experience you originally intended. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
   

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   Jerry

   Central Texas

   38 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on October 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   To wax poetically, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse is the perfect place for a romantic dinner with someone you love. Everything from the friendly hostess to our waiter made the experience absolutely wonderful. From the bread to our entrees they were fantastic. Dale our waiter did a wonderful job and provided absolutely stellar service. While Pamela was a gracious host and a joy to talk to throughout our meal. We are both looking forward to coming back very soon!
   

   Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - The WoodlandsResponded on October 20, 2024

   Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful and romantic dining experience at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse. We’re glad that everything from the food to the service exceeded your expectations. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Dale and Pamela, as they will be delighted to know they helped make your evening special. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon for another memorable meal!
   

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    Greg

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    For a special occasion, we reserved a table at Johnny’s Steakhouse as we enjoy a good steak. We were greeted by Miss Avis who is warm , friendly and attentive. The restaurant is located in the Crown Plaza hotel sectioned in a quaint area with a fine dining atmosphere. Our handsome waiter, Trey, was full of personality and great service. The menu offered a wonderful three course special from which I thoroughly enjoyed capresse salad, delicious salmon and a slice of their homemade pumpkin pie. My husband decided upon the 20oz bone-in ribeye with salad and side. We were amazed at the tenderness and incredible perfection of the ribeye. He even cut it with a fork to prove how truly tender it was. THIS MEAL AND DINING EXPERIENCE IS A DEFINITE 10 and more! Oh, and the French onion soup was amazing as well. The cheese was smoothly atop the toasted bread slice making it a delight to enjoy. Do not let the hotel location discourage any opportunity to delight in this ‘hidden jewel’ of outstanding dining. And, when you do go, ask for Trey. He is fun and very attentive. The top chef dropped by our table for our compliments. He was pleased to know how much we enjoyed his culinary talent. He plans a Thanksgiving buffet that he says will be over-the-top, which is sure to be remarkable!
    

    Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - The WoodlandsResponded on October 20, 2024

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartwarming review of your special dining experience at Johnny’s Steakhouse! We’re thrilled that every aspect of your evening, from the warm welcome by Miss Avis to the incredible service from Trey, left such a positive impression. It’s wonderful to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your meals so thoroughly, especially the ribeye and salmon. Your high praise for our French onion soup and homemade pumpkin pie is greatly appreciated as well. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to our chef, who will be delighted to know his efforts were recognized. We’re also excited that you’re looking forward to our Thanksgiving buffet
    

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