Dinner in the woodlands

is the new america's open? i'd check that out. amerigos grille is top-notch italian cuisine... it's off raford-sawdust.

 

I've eaten at Tommy Bahamas and Jaspers before. Also there's an italian place called Brio, I believe, that I've been to as well. I'd probably go back to Tommy Bahamas. All of them will set you back ~$100 for two people with a couple of drinks each

 

Greek Tony's Pizza

 

Flemings, but it might break your bank.

 

I thought Bahams was pretty overpriced for the level of their food. I enjoyed Jaspers much more. For a date, however, Bahamas is pretty fun and has fun drinks.

I also like the sushi place in that same market street area, I forget the name of it, however.

 

They're the shiznit!

 

I don't think this really answers the original question becuase the decor in this place is questionable, but I recently went to the olive oil restaurant for lunch up in the Woodlands, and I REALLY enjoyed the Gyro.

 

I like Kobe's off of Sawdust road as well. Great little hibachi place. I grew up around there and I don't think that you can go wrong with any restaurant that you choose in the area. They're all pretty good. Brios is another favorite of mine as well.

 

I used to work there years ago. That was so much fun.

 

Jasper's sucks big time. I wouldn't go there at all.

Tommy Bahama's is ok but I don't think it is worth the price.

If you are wanting to drop a little coin, Kirby's is tough to beat. I really like that place but definitely the most expensive. Get the mashed potatoes, they are stupid good.

Cru is a pretty cool wine bar in Market Street and while they serve food, I wouldn't go there for the food. Get a bottle of wine, a plate of cheese, and people watch.

Someone also mentioned Brio. I think it is really good as well and you won't spend nearly as much as you would at Kirby's.

 

I went on plenty of dates there. Of course, I also worked there for many years and frequent it when ever I'm back in the Woods...

 

The new America's is open. Think it just opened about a week or two ago. You might also try Guri del Sul. Its one of those Churruscarias, like Fogo de Chao only like $15 cheaper, but the salad bar isn't as good. Its right off of Research Forest.

 

I thought Guri del Sul was very mediocre.

 

The Black Walnut

 

I really enjoy Amerigos. Its primarily seafood, steak and northern Italian. It is pretty reasonably priced for a nice place and I prefer it over the larger "high end chains" in the Woodlands area.

http://www.amerigos.com/

 

amerigo's is one of the most underrated restaurants in the houston area... doesn't mean it's not also expensive, because it is.

but damn good.

 

I use to work across the street at Randalls for a few years. I'd pop over there on breaks and grab pizzas. My parents use to grab us pizzas from there for years. Always seemed like good people over there.

 

It's a chain, but there's a Buca di BEPPO close isn't there?


Don't know what the budget is... but they have decent food with a fun atmosphere... better then some "higher" chains. Won't kill the wallet either.