Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in The Woodlands

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

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (561)

$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

Rex And Maryvip

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great meal by Chef Steve and excellent wait staff!

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The Republic Grille -The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (649)

$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.

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Cara

Dined 6 days ago

Great service! Good was very good. Enjoyed the environment as well.

Costa Fina Latin Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (107)

$30 and under

Latin American

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Costa Fina brings a contemporary twist to culinary methods infused with Latin-coastal flavors. Visitors are welcomed to embark on a gastronomic adventure through Latin America within an elegant tropical ambiance. Complemented by a varied wine selection, artisanal cocktails, and an extensive range of tequila and mezcal, these offerings perfectly complement the freshly prepared Latin dishes.

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Tre

Dined 7 days ago

We originally had reservations but decided to start at the bar with a drink. The mixologist were great. Drinks were amazing. After a few drinks we decided to eat at the bar. The sea bass was one the best I have ever had. My wife loved the surf and turf. All the food was amazing. We then decided to have the plantain foster for dessert. It was also amazing ! We will definitely be back. Super impressed with the ambiance and food.

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (2503)

$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.

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

The food and our server were very good, Food temps were just right, and they accommodated some special requests. The pianist was very good, but we were seated near the piano, so the music was a little too loud for our group. Next time I will request a table away from the piano. Overall, a nice dinner experience.

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Morton's Grille - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (2243)

$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

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Erianna

Dined 2 days ago

The service was really good, however our “baseball” steak was a bit chewy and the grits that came with the fried lobster tasted almost soapy somehow?? I also ordered my dish with the sauces on the side as the waiter said the sauces were very spicy, but it arrived with the sauce on top. They were quick to take it back and fix it however and the entire staff was very accommodating and friendly! The crème brûlée was really good but the hot chocolate cake wasn’t great. Additionally, the fried lobster was probably one of the best fried seafoods I’ve ever had but I don’t recommend the grits it comes with as previously mentioned they tasted almost like dish soap/ chemically…. Over all I would go back but would order differently.

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4.8

4.8 (430)

$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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Jessicavip

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, love the ceviche options! Excellent service. It was pretty loud, but got a little more reasonable when the lunch crowd filtered out.

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Charm Thai Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (24)

$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!

Top review

Stevenvip

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and service. Amazing flavors. Very lively and energetic crowd.

Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (584)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar is a contemporary scratch Italian kitchen featuring a creative line-up of delectable antipasti dishes, hand-made pasta, and traditional artisanal pizzas, alongside handcrafted cocktails, wine flights, and an impressive wine list. Most of the dishes found on the menu have been passed down over generations, along with a deep love and appreciation for food and family.

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Richard

Dined 5 days ago

Great service and amazing value for the price! Thank you!

Sixty Vines - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (988)

$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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Peter

Dined 2 days ago

Quickly becoming one of my go-to spots! Great wine selection a reasonable price. Food is very good. Well spoken staff.

Goode Co. Fish Camp

4.8

4.8 (425)

$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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Monicavip

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Gustavo is an amazing service and creates a lovely dining experience. Thank you for taking excellent care of us!

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