Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in The Woodlands

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Updated June 05, 2025

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

Amrina

4.9

4.9 (597)

$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!

Top review

Rodney

Dined 2 days ago

The food and service were absolutely fantastic, I highly recommend this voice.

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Experience

Chef’s Table Experience

Experience

Main Dining Tasting Menu $150

Experience

Fantasy Hour - A Royal Happy Hour Experience

Uni Sushi

4.8

4.8 (387)

$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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Dennis

Dined on May 29, 2025

Ryan was our server and did an excellent job on recommendations for us to order!

Cyclone Anaya's - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (204)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

We are Houston’s Original Tex-Mex Familia since 1966! Cyclone Anaya’s has been Houston’s favorite destination for the best margaritas in town for over 50 years. With our scratch-made enchiladas and tamales, our tender and flavorful fajitas, and many more Tex-Mex delights, we've helped to define and perfect this world-famous regional cuisine. Join us today at one of six Houston-area Cyclone Anaya’s Tex-Mex Kitchen locations in the Heights, Midtown, Rice Village, CityCentre, Woodway, and the Woodlands. No matter where you’re from, we’ll treat you like family!

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Wendy

Dined on May 26, 2025

Great restaurant. Food and service was perfect. We sat on the patio overlooking the water. However, the margaritas were not that good especially for the price. I will go back but have wine instead.

Kokoro Handroll Bar

4.8

4.8 (70)

$31 to $50

Sushi

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Kokoro, a Japanese word for ‘heart,’ offers diners an intimate dining experience, allowing guests to get up close and personal with our chefs behind the sushi bar.

Brought to you by the dynamic duo of Chef Daniel Lee and Chef Patrick Pham, everything on the menu is made fresh to order, with the talented chefs slicing, spicing, and serving a variety of sushi.

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DavidVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Incredible food and the service is amazing. Great atmosphere.

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Experience

Private Dining: Haibu Room

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2847)

$31 to $50

Seafood

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen is an intimate, elegant French Quarter-style restaurant in Market Street. Schilleci's is proud to offer a menu consisting of Louisiana classics like seafood gumbo and bread pudding along with a variety of fresh fish from around the word, steaks, and lamb chops. Voted 'Best of The Woodlands' every year since our 2010 opening, Schilleci's is owned and operated by the Schilleci family. This New Orleans fine dining restaurant specializes in Creole and Cajun regional cooking with authentic family recipes handed down over generations. Enjoy off-menu chef specials, outdoor patio dining, and an expansive wine and beer selection. The French Quarter decor provides the perfect relaxing dining experience. Come in for a taste of New Orleans and "Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!"

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CarlVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We both had blackened Barramundi that was cooked to perfection! This place does not disappoint and definitely the best place to enjoy seafood in The Woodlands.

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Bread Pudding & Cheesecake Eggroll

Charm Thai Kitchen & Bar

4.8

4.8 (99)

$30 and under

Thai

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

"SAWASDEE KA"

Welcome to Charm Thai Kitchen & Bar! Savor vibrant Thai flavors, meticulously crafted with passion. Enhance your meal with our curated signature cocktails or explore our full bar featuring exquisite wines.

Our inviting ambiance blends warmth and modern with cozy comfort. Enjoy live music on our charming patio every month.

Savor our chef's specials, unique dishes each month. Delight in lunch specials and daily happy hour.

For special occasions, we offer a private room for celebrations and meetings. Indulge in Tex-Thai BBQ Fried Rice, our unique take on fried rice features, or Pla Sam Rot, crispy fried fish with sweet and sour sauce.

Try Tiger Cried, a succulent steak marinated with Thai spices and served with spicy dipping sauce.

Conclude your meal with sweet mango sticky rice, balancing creamy rice and ripe mango. Pair it with our rich, aromatic coffee.

We also offer catering services for your events. Let us whisk you away on a Thai adventure you won't forget!

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DipalVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Great food and service ! Will be back with the kids

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Experience

Join Us for Half-Off our Selected bottles of Wine!

Zanti The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (2075)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room.

Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen, and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, paninis and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

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RebeccaVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

We love Zanti and visit several times monthly. The atmosphere is so nice, and we love the bar and waitstaff. Delicious cocktails and great live music. One of our top 3 restaurants in The Woodlands.

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La Dolce Vita Themed Brunch

The Republic Grille -The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (736)

$30 and under

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

ErinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food was excellent . Our server was excellent as well. We will be back

Goode Co. Fish Camp

4.8

4.8 (519)

$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.

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Nancy

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Our waiter was patient and informative and very good!

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Popular dish

Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie

Popular dish

Catfish

Experience

High Tides and Goode Vibes

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (4862)

$31 to $50

Seafood

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's in The Woodlands creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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TAMELAVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always my go to when going to the Woodlands. Great food great service love the views.

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