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Hearsay on The Waterway, The Woodlands, TX

Hearsay on The Waterway

4.6 (1262)
$30 and under
American
20 Waterway Ave, The Woodlands, TX 77380-3443

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
Located in The Woodlands, our On The Waterway location offers a unique dining experience with a chic antique atmosphere. Combining exclusive historic architectural elements with a stylish modern edge, this setting is enhanced by its natural surroundings and outstanding amenities, all designed for amazing experiences.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Contact our Event Planner today to<br />discuss all the options available at<br />Hearsay On The Waterway to design<br />your dream wedding reception, rehearsal<br />dinner or extra special event. Our chic<br />antique interiors make a picture perfect<br />backdrop for your special day and our<br />eclectic American cuisine and custom<br />craft cocktails.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining Room: 30 seated event, 36 for a cocktail style event. Patio Space: 44 seated capacity: , 50 for a cocktail style event. Entire Venue: 110 seated event, 125 - 130 for a cocktail style event.
  • Private party contact
    Kayla LLanes : (979) 243-4365
  • Neighborhood
    The Woodlands
  • Cross street
    20 Waterwater suite 100 the woodlands tx 77380
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • BRUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    enjoy our brunch every weekend on Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm

    BRUNCH Photo
  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    check out our happy hour menu available on Monday- Friday 3pm-6pm appetizers $8, domestic/local draft $5, select red&white wine $6, cocktails $10

    HAPPY HOUR Photo
  • THURSDAY FEATURE

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    make your Thursday a special day! Only available at dinner. Steak special $29.95, and select classic cocktails $10

    THURSDAY FEATURE Photo

What 1,262 people are saying

Hearsay on The Waterway reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • The Woodlands

    Great for brunch

  • The Woodlands

    Great for outdoor dining

  • The Woodlands

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hearsay on The Waterway offers a charming dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing food" in a "super cool vibe" setting. Guests praise the "great view" of the waterway and the "romantic" outdoor seating. Signature dishes and drinks, like the "unbelievably amazing gumbo," are highly recommended.
1,262 Reviews
  1. Maribel

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hearsay is a great dining experience atmosphere is lovely. The restaurant is lovely. The menu options are fantastic and Dustin is incredible at the bar. I highly recommend you give it a try.

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  2. Tammy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I dined at Hearsay for our 5th anniversary. It was our first visit and everything was fabulous. Making our reservation was super easy, I was able to give details and had the option to make any special requests. I just requested to be seated in a location (we did choose indoors) that allowed us to have the best experience for our first visit. We were seated in one of the side rooms with a nice view of the canal, it was lovely. I wish I had caught our servers name, but he did an amazing job at taking care of us throughout our entire dinner. The food was amazing, we started with the Buffalo Shrimp appetizer, I had the Tuscan Chicken Pasta and my husband had the Scallops. We also had the yummy bread pudding for dessert, which was complimentary for our anniversary:) The Espresso Martini made for a great finish as well. The vibe was perfect for our special date night. We will definitely return in the future. Highly recommend!
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Tammy, Thank you so much for choosing Hearsay to celebrate your 5th anniversary — what a special occasion! We’re thrilled to hear that everything from the reservation to your dining experience was fabulous. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the Buffalo Shrimp, Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Scallops, and that the bread pudding made your night even sweeter. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to your server and the entire team. It means a lot to know we helped make your date night perfect. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations!

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  3. Dom VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I came for happy hour before a movie and had a great time. It wasn't too busy and our server was perfectly attentive. When we asked for the dessert menu I guess there was a mix up in thinking we were celebrating our anniversary xD and she was perfectly lovely when we explained it wasn't. Service, food, drinks are always so good when I come here. 10/10 recommend
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Dom, Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re glad you and your friend had a great time during happy hour, and that our team made you feel well taken care of — mix-ups aside, we love adding a little extra fun to the experience! We truly appreciate your continued support and your 10/10 recommendation means the world to us. Hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Bellenthia

    Houston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Friend and Myself enjoy visiting new restaurants on a monthly bases. We had our first visit to this restaurant at 2pm, Monday June 23rd. I must say it was worth the drive! There was an enclosed Parking Garage a block away, which allowed time for a quick view of other places near the restaurant. We chose to have lunch at a table with a view of the Waterway. Our waiter James, was very Attentive, Informative and made Great Recommendations for Beverages, Appetizers, Meal choices and Dessert. We enjoyed our appetizer of Kung Pao Calamari and Shrimp, Lunch of Beef Short Ribs (The portion was enough to eat, get full and have some left to take home for left overs)! Of course, Lol.... it could have been that we just stopped eating so we could enjoy our dessert which was bread pudding with ice cream! :) Not only would we recommend this place to others, we'll be going again ourselves! They Hit The Mark on All Points!! It was indeed a lovely way to spend a Monday afternoon! In a restaurant that provided a Quiet, Peaceful, Relaxing Atmosphere!!
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Bellenthia, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that your first visit was worth the drive and that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the view, and of course, the food and drinks. James will be delighted to know his recommendations and service made your lunch even better! We’re especially glad you loved the Kung Pao Calamari, Beef Short Ribs, and the bread pudding — those are some of our favorites too. It means a lot that you’d recommend us and plan to return. We look forward to welcoming you and your friend back for many more lovely afternoons at Hearsay! Thanks again for sharing your experience!

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  5. Adrian

    Houston14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    1st time visiting this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Food quality was very good, and the service was even better. Will visit again!
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Adrian, Thanks for choosing to dine with us and for your kind words! We’re thrilled your first visit didn’t disappoint and that you enjoyed the food and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Fred

    Houston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is great and has the best location. they were short a few items the night have been a bit off. BUT the idea of drinks mixed with great appetizers and food IS FANTASTIC! going to go back for sure. super cool vibe.
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Fred, Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, drinks, and the vibe — and we agree, the location is tough to beat. We appreciate your understanding about the limited items that evening and are glad it didn’t overshadow your experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for round two — we’ll have those favorites ready!

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  7. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the outdoor seating, delicious food, and top notch customer service!
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Lisa, Thank you for celebrating such special occasions with us — Happy 29th anniversary and belated Happy Father’s Day! We're so glad you enjoyed your evening, especially the unique experience of dining on the balcony during the rainstorm. Marissa will be thrilled to hear your kind words. She truly is an asset to our team, and we’re lucky to have her. We’re also excited for you to try the Tavern on your next visit — we think you’ll love it! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Kimberly VIP

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience! Everyone in my family finished their meal! Highly recommend the Brussels sprouts and for the kids... chicken tenders and fries. Their drinks are delicious as well. Maleah was an awesome waitress!
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Kimberly, Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear your entire family had an amazing experience — and that everyone cleaned their plates! The Brussels sprouts are a favorite, and we’re glad the kids enjoyed their meals too. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to Maleah — she’ll be so happy to know she made such a great impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you all back soon!

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  9. Carrie

    Houston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok, nothing so good I would just really try hard to come back. Not one of those places I would say, you must try this … maybe we just didn’t pick the best entrees 🤷🏻‍♀️The service was very good.
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Maribel, Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy to hear that your evening turned into a romantic and memorable experience — even with a thunderstorm! We’re thrilled to be your new favorite in The Woodlands and can’t wait to welcome you and your husband back soon (indoors or out!)

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  10. Maribel

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my new favorite in the Woodlands. My husband hates eating outside but it was our only option. We had a great view and it ended up being quite a romantic evening even with the thunderstorm. We will be back. The food was amazing and the cocktails were delicious. Top quality ingredients.
    Hearsay on The WaterwayResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Maribel, Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy to hear that your evening turned into a romantic and memorable experience — even with a thunderstorm! We’re thrilled to be your new favorite in The Woodlands and can’t wait to welcome you and your husband back soon (indoors or out!)

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FAQs

Hearsay on The Waterway offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 585-1723.

Hearsay on The Waterway is rated 4.6 stars by 1262 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Hearsay on The Waterway

20 Waterway Ave, The Woodlands, TX 77380-3443

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20 Waterwater suite 100 the woodlands tx 77380
  • Neighborhood
    The Woodlands
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Contact our Event Planner today to<br />discuss all the options available at<br />Hearsay On The Waterway to design<br />your dream wedding reception, rehearsal<br />dinner or extra special event. Our chic<br />antique interiors make a picture perfect<br />backdrop for your special day and our<br />eclectic American cuisine and custom<br />craft cocktails.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining Room: 30 seated event, 36 for a cocktail style event. Patio Space: 44 seated capacity: , 50 for a cocktail style event. Entire Venue: 110 seated event, 125 - 130 for a cocktail style event.
  • Private party contact
    Kayla LLanes : (979) 243-4365
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