The Woodlands

[Sioux]

Any recommedations for dining in The Woodlands?

[clutch84]

Perry's on Woodlands Parkway in Alden Bridge is a favorite with locals. Not a chain. They have an two inch thick porkchop to die for

[pizzaQTpie]

I'll second that pork chop! That is worth it over the poor service we receive 50% of the time.

[vwgto]

Perrys is in Sterling Ridge, and be warned - - it is not cheap.

[geegeeTX]

Perrys is a local chain with several locations in the metro area:

http://www.perrysrestaurants.com/stea...

I have eaten at Perry's before and enjoyed it, although the one in Champions had some kinks to work out. It is a chain, though, as is Flemings. Nothing wrong with that though.

[tom in austin]

For oldschool hole-in-the-wall classic Tex-Mex, Marisabel's won't do you wrong. Might call to check their hours, as they tend to be erratic. Added bonus of not being a chain, and the dining room being entirely lit from christmas lights and neon signs.

[pizzaQTpie]

Another great Mexican Food rec is Casa Elena - which is right outside The Woodlands off of I-45. Great food and super strong margaritas - don't have more than two! They also have entertainment on the weekends in 'the lounge' where they also serve food. We go every time we visit family in The Woodlands.

[vwgto]

I agree the Woodlands is mostly chains - - which is not always a bad thing - - they have just about every one of them.... Depends on what kind of food you are looking for. For general appeal, I would suggest the Black Walnut on Research Parkway. Consistently good, reasonable, nice casual atmosphere. I am not a big fan of Jaspers' over-engineered "backyard gourmet"...

[geegeeTX]

Not too many places there in terms of non-chains. I agree with the pp about Lupe Tortilla for fajitas - they are great IMO. For steaks, I like Flemings alot (near the mall) - nice atmosphere, great menu and good staff.

[foodbevlaw]

Beef Fajitas at Lupe Tortillas. Northbound 45 at Research Forest. Not "dining" per se, but so freaking good...

Not only do I eat at Lupe's everytime I go to Houston, but I always stop at the Woodlands location for a to-go order everytime I drive home to Dallas.

[swamp]

I have been to Jasper's Gourmet Backyard Cuisine several time and thought it was very good.

[Cheflambo]

Two good suggestions:

Jasper's - Woodlands Town Square

http://www.jaspers-restaurant.com/woodlands/

and

Amerigos

http://www.amerigos.com/

[Blanche Davidian]

I like the Sitar.