Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in The Woodlands

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants 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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Republic Grille -The Woodlands

4.9

4.9 (679)

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Enjoy a relaxed dining experience in a rustic, yet classy setting featuring historical photos on the creation of The Woodlands by oilman George Mitchell. Owners Terry & Jennifer McBurney offer guests a variety of Texan and Southern inspired cuisine complemented by professional and courteous service. Enjoy mouthwatering appetizers such as Crab Cakes, Coconut Shrimp, Jumbo Grilled Wings or Caprese. Entrees include American Wagyu Chicken-Fried Steak, Texas Quail, Certified Angus Steaks, Blackened Flounder unique Pasta dishes and Salads. End your meal with one of many scratch made Desserts including a gluten free Strawberry Shortcake.

Featured on the TV show GoodTaste, it has received rave reviews in the Houston Chronicle, Zagat, Open Table and PKWY Magazine. This restaurant even provides a relaxing patio where guests can enjoy live music depending on the season.

Top review

Dawn

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. Our waiter Christian was very helpful with recommendations and provided very attentive service. Recommend the coconut shrimp and the blackened flounder.

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (592)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Discover delicious modern Italian & incredible wine prices at Porta'Vino in The Woodlands!

Porta'Vino offers an impressive wine list at prices competitive with local discount wine stores! In fact, many guests purchase cases of wine to go, so we consider Porta'Vino part wine store. You are also welcome to BYOB for a corkage fee.

Signature dishes include Calabrese Crispy Shrimp, Balloon Bread, Wild Boar Bolognese, Barramundi Sea Bass & our Double-Cut Smoked Pork Chop! Make sure to save room for our Coconut Cream Pie, Medium Rare Brownie, or Apple Crisp. You can't go wrong with our menu selections.

The restaurant has a welcoming dining room, a spacious patio, and private dining rooms for events. A free parking garage is located behind the restaurant. Park, Dine, then walk to the nearby Woodlands Pavilion.

Porta'Vino also hosts a Winemaker Dinner Series. To receive invitations to these special events, please email events@portavino.com.

Top review

Renee

Dined 6 days ago

As always, Porta’Vino knocked Christmas Eve dinner out of the park. The food was delicious, the wine spectacular and Jerry’s customer service and great humor was just the cherry on top. Thank you for making our experience so perfect!

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4.6

4.6 (44)

$30 and under

American

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Welcome back to Wunsche Bros! A Texas Historical Landmark that opened in 1902 that offers American fare with a full bar, music, and lots of fun to Old Town Spring. Experience our prohibition-era saloon, Texas café fare, and true southern hospitality for yourself. Rooftop bar now open Thursday- Saturday with live music! Create new memories is old spaces, we offer 5 unique private rooms for events for intimate small gatherings and large celebrations for up to 150 guests.

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Ali

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Everything was great! Alexis was wonderful Love the history and the atmosphere. Great for dinner and lunch. Will be a regular

Babin’s Seafood House - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (670)

$30 and under

Seafood

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Located in the beautiful Shenandoah area, Babin's Seafood House is serving Cajun-style seafood from the Gulf of Mexico in New Orleans-themed surrounds! Southern Louisiana traditions come alive with authentic recipes, generous helpings, house gumbo and bon temps hospitality. View fresh fish daily as you walk in and see dishes being prepared just the way you want.

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DebbieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our waitress was amazing! Our family tradition!

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (2568)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Named after an ancient Roman road that spans from Rimini to Piacenza, Via Emilia Italian Restaurant is known for their house-made pastas, braised meats, seafood specialties, and delicious desserts. The family-owned restaurant served Houston diners for over 13 years before moving to their current location in the Woodlands. We welcome you to experience the most authentic northern Italian cuisine in the Woodlands - no passport required.

Top review

Daniel

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food, great service and ambience. Wonderful as always.

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Sixty Vines - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (1094)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

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Rebecca

Dined 2 days ago

Our group had a fantastic experience. The food is consistently delicious here, and the service was excellent. The noise level was a bit high, but that's to be expected when so many groups are enjoying their time together. For anyone who has difficulty hearing, I’d recommend opting for a late lunch or early dinner.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (7908)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

For signature steaks and an eclectic ambiance, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® in The Woodlands is the place to be. We take pride in delighting our customers with contemporary décor, award-winning dishes and outstanding service — and our customers expect nothing less. Perry’s features an unforgettable menu, elegant private dining rooms, an impressive Bar 79® and an exquisite wine list. So come and enjoy!

Top review

LuisVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always great food and friendly staff, Perry’s is one of our favorite spots in The Woodlands.

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Morton's Grille - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (2310)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Morton’s Grille offers a casual place to enjoy fresh seafood, succulent steaks, burgers, salads and more – all served in a trendy, but comfortable environment.

Valet Now Available

Top review

Amelia

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing ! Will always be a choice for me and my family

Goode Co. Fish Camp

4.8

4.8 (461)

$31 to $50

Seafood

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Inspired by the time Levi and his father spent on Christmas Bay in search of speckled trout, flounder and redfish, Goode Co. Fish Camp & Oyster Bar is a tribute to the excitement of the catch, the satisfaction of harvesting and cooking freshly-caught food, and the ritual of coming together to enjoy a homemade, hard-earned meal.

With recognizable elements of other Goode Co. concepts here – signature dishes like seafood Campechana, a curated bar featuring handcrafted cocktails and wines, and a vibrant yet comfortable feel – Fish Camp showcases limited-time seasonal offerings that change throughout the year.

Top review

AlexandraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Best place for seafood! Fast and attentive service.

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Popular dish

Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie

Popular dish

Catfish

Experience

Happy Hour at Fish Camp

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