Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in The Woodlands

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in The Woodlands? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Uni Sushi

4.9

4.9 (372)

$31 to $50

Sushi

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Uni Sushi excels in what is most attributed to Asian cuisine, Sushi. From the best quality of sushi, to some of the largest selections, and to the greatest eye appeal: Uni Sushi has it all!

Uni Sushi is a sophisticated Japanese/European fusion experience that’s not all about fish. You can cozy up to your dining partner over such delicacies as the Chilean Sea Bass, Kobe Beef Hibachi, Firecracker Chicken, and the ever popular Rib-Eye Beef Rolls.

Uni Sushi also offers an extensive drink list from domestic and imported beers to the finest sakes. The bar is the perfect place to enjoy a selection of fine wines as well as creative and calming martinis.

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Eileen

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Nico was excellent and made our special lunch a wonderful time for all. The food was outstanding!!!

TRIS

4.8

4.8 (2156)

$50 and over

American

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Chef Austin Simmons combines worldly flavors with classic culinary techniques presented in familiar, yet sophisticated dishes at TRIS.

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Angela

Dined 5 days ago

As always, we had an exceptional dinner. This was a Christmas present for our two adult children. They had never been to Tris for dinner, just happy hour, and wanted to go. We splurged and ordered the meat board. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the surprising star of the board was the pork chop. By far the best pork chop I have ever eaten! I will no longer be able to serve chops at home again! Congrats to Chef Austin and his team!

Amrina

4.8

4.8 (510)

$50 and over

Contemporary Indian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Located off the beautiful Waterway of The Woodlands, Amrina is a fine-dining eclectic restaurant. The menu is a testament to the artistry of Chef Jassi and his chefs, crafted with an unparalleled devotion to culinary excellence. From the opulence of oysters and caviar to an array of tantalizing vegetarian, meat, and seafood delights, every dish reflects the diversity and richness of Indian gastronomy. Steaks include succulent filet mignon, mouthwatering bone-in ribeye, ever-popular New York strip, and sumptuous A5 Miyazaki ribeye.

The restaurant has been honored Restaurant of the Year 2022 by several publications, including Eater Houston. Alison Cook of the Houston Chronicle, has hailed Amrina “one of Houston’s most exciting restaurants, with destination-worthy dining”. Amrina has also been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.

Enjoy Happy Hour with colleagues, a date on the Patio, business in the Private Dining Room, or intimate experience at the Chef's Table!

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Rupa

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Being Indian, I was skeptical yet curious. The restaurant was recommended by an American friend, as upscale Indian restaurant. I ended up loving the unique food experience.

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Experience

Chef’s Table Experience

Experience

Main Dining Tasting Menu $125

Experience

Fantasy Hour - A Royal Happy Hour Experience

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4.7

4.7 (518)

$31 to $50

Mexican

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Chef Beatriz Martines
When ideas, hard work and talent meet, there's only one thing to look forward to...
~XALISKO~
A new Mexican gastronomy experience has been created with thought of heritage and the ingredients of your life experience.
Tradition pasted down for generations accompanied by years of cultivating a personal touch to this amazing cuisine. You will see signs of utilizing the most important crops of the Xalisko area: rice, corn, avocados, etc... traditional dessert from the area of Jalisco, Michoacan and Nayarit, and smart seleccion of Mexican, Mexican Spirits and artisanal beer.

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AbigailVIP

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Food and service were both wonderful. Really enjoyed the desserts, too. They were so good, and the flan with the cotton candy was very whimsical. Loved it and will be back.

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Bosscat Kitchen - The Woodlands

4.6

4.6 (606)

$31 to $50

American

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its best attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson & Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. New flavors and recipes are often brought into the kitchen. All cooks on staff are encouraged to brainstorm and eat with the executive chef, Peter Petro. This collaborative process is the foundation of their culinary art. Encouraging and fostering new ideas with seasonal produce, meats and spices fosters the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate.

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Lynn

Dined 1 day ago

This restaurant never fails to exceed our expectations for a great meal at very fair prices. Wait staff is always well versed in the menu choices and the kitchen always sends out well put together and very tasty food.

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Pulled Pork Hush Puppies

North Italia - Woodlands

4.6

4.6 (521)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

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AurielVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Rate limiting experience seem to be in the kitchen where 3 tables were waiting for their meal orders. Customers were noted to inquire on the status of their orders. I would suggest that the servers clear up the table to allow for new orders to “fit” in the space.

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True Food Kitchen - Woodlands

4.5

4.5 (858)

$30 and under

American

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Woodlands for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Woodlands at Market Street, across the street from Drybar and lululemon. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Pamela

Dined on Nov 11, 2024

I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. The noise level was low - moderate. We sat outside to enjoy the lovely weather on November 11 at 1:30pm. I ordered the That Peanut Noodle dish with chicken. It was perfect after I added another serving of the peanut sauce. Thank you!

Avenida Brazil - Woodlands

4.4

4.4 (701)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Shenandoah

About the restaurant

Avenida Brazil stays true to the foundations of the traditional Brazilian churrascaria. We offer a world class upscale dining experience with several of the finest cut meats, amazing side dishes, desserts and a full bar that includes red & white wines from across the globe.

The experience is split up into two parts

Part 1: Salad Bar - After being seated, guests can help themselves to our gourmet salad bar stocked with more than 30 fresh items.

Part 2: Meat - At each of our seats, we include a coaster with a red side and a green side. Once back at their table, guests can start signaling our gauchos (meat servers) by flipping over the coaster to the red side. This indicates that the guest is ready to enjoy the 13+ succulent meats, which include lamb, beef, chicken, and fish. As an accent to the meat, we provide five delicious side dishes.

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DavidVIP

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Excellent food and service. Be warned: come hungry!

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Experience

A la Carte Dinner Menu @ the bar 4:30-8:30pm

Experience

Monday Steak Night Special - To Go + at the Bar

Experience

Ladies Night

State Fare Kitchen & Bar - The Woodlands

4.4

4.4 (646)

$31 to $50

American

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

One of the newest editions to Restaurant Row in Hughes Landing, State Fare Kitchen & Bar is an
upbeat contemporary American serving a hip twist on American Favorites. Whether a quick business lunch, casual dinner, or joining one of the Woodland’s most popular brunches, there are
options to satisfy every craving. We have semi private
and fully private rooms to celebrate all occasions

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QuincyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The drinks and service was top notch. Chef Judith creations are next level. Q at the bar is a next level mixologist. Kenya awesome on the operational side.

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