Back Table Kitchen & Bar

Name: Back Table Kitchen & Bar
Address: 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77380
Telephone: (281) 364-6400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (1140)

$30 and under

American

2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Back Table Kitchen & Bar

Back Table is a casually stylish, festive and family-friendly gathering place for seasonal, southern-inspired fare with global accents, including Blackened Redfish, Steak Frites and Braised Beef Short Ribs, plus daily specials and a variety of seasonal salads like Coal Roasted Beets & Farmer Lee's Spinach.

Overlooking the 18th green and pond located on the wooded oasis of The Woodlands Resort, Back Table Kitchen & Bar features an outdoor terrace, The Back Porch, to enjoy year-round.

An expansive, three-sided bar is a focal point of Back Table Kitchen & Bar. A full bar with beer taps with local, micro and domestic brews, complements a well-curated selection of wines, plus a clever assortment of craft cocktails and decadent milkshakes.

Private dining is available in the Private Dining Room, which accommodates 20+ for corporate events, wedding rehearsal dinners and other festive occasions.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Global, International
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(281) 364-6400
Website
http://www.backtabletx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Back Table Kitchen & Bar is located on the secluded grounds of The Woodlands Resort and is nestled in the picturesque forest of The Woodlands, Texas. Our unique location, exquisite cuisine, professional care and attention to detail make The Woodlands Resort the area's favorite location for a memorable wedding, corporate event or special occasion.
Private party facilities
For those who want to enjoy Back Table's seasonal, southern-inspired fare in a more intimate setting, we offer private dining experiences. From cocktail parties and corporate events to wedding rehearsal dinners and other festive occasions, at Back Table Kitchen & Bar we'll host your event!
Private party contact
Back Table Kitchen & Bar Private Dining: (281) 364-6400

Location
2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Neighborhood
The Woodlands
Cross street
Grogan's Mill
Parking details
Complimentary Self-Parking and Valet is available
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Edamame Jalapeno Hummus$8.00
olive oil | vegetables | radishes | naan bread
Smoked Chicken Wings$18.00
choice of: traditional | chipotle bbq | gochujang
Smoked Brisket Tamal$11.00
guajillo sauce | sour cream | cotija cheese | pico de gallo
Chargrilled Oysters$15.00
(4 oysters) manchego | chorizo | black garlic butter | mignonette
Roasted Cauliflower$13.00
tahini | crispy garlic | golden raisins | micro coriander
Texas Queso$14.00
green chili | chorizo | chihuahua cheese | grilled onions | pickled fresno | tortilla chips
Pork Belly Burnt Ends$14.00
roasted shishitos | macha | sweet soy toasted peptias | sesame
Bone Marrow Toast$19.00
texquites corn | ancho mayo | cotija | epazote oil | sourdough
Salmon Tartare$17.00
aguachile verde | cucumber | radish | avocado | herb oil

Soups & Salads

add protein to any salad: chicken $7 | shrimp $12 | salmon $14

Chicken Pozole Verde$13.00
smoked chicken | cabbage | radish | avocado | pickled onions | lime
Chop Salad$15.00
gem romaine | corn chips | queso fresco | charred corn | heirloom tomato | black garlic & herb vinaigrette
Back Table Signature Salad$15.00
arugula | green beans | radish | cucumber | manchego | roasted pepitas | cilantro-lime dressing
Heirloom Tomato & Grilled Panela Cheese$16.00
spring mix | cilantro pesto | candied pistachios | oregano vinaigrette

Main Dishes

Seared Salmon$36.00
green chili risotto | crispy prosciutto | blistered tomatoes | lemon butter
Shrimp & Grits$26.00
goat cheese deep fried grits | spanish chorizo | garlic | guajillo | mushrooms
Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese$23.00
corn | roasted poblano | cotija | pico de gallo
Double Smash Burger$18.00
grilled onions | signature sauce | shaved lettuce | cheddar | house pickles
Fried Spicy Chicken Sandwich$17.00
grilled panela | arugula | tomato | cilantro aioli | honey macha

The Smokehouse & Butcher Shop

Smoked Lamb Shank$29.00
birria broth | pozole garnish | garbanzo | tortillas (pairs well with Blue Moon)
Mesquite Smoked Half Chicken$23.00
achiote brine | pico de gallo | epazote beans | citrus salad | tortillas (pairs well with Yellow Juicy IPA)
St. Louis Pork Ribs$38.00
mesquite house smoked | cole slaw | mac & cheese (pairs well with Yuengling Lager)
Bone-in Short Rib$36.00
coffee rub | mashed potatoes | roasted carrots | salsa (pairs well with Iron & Sand Cabernet)
12 oz. Chargrilled Picahana Steak$54.00
burnt onion seasoning | salted potatoes | broccolini | chimichurri (pairs well with Bezel by Cakebread Pinot Noir)
Prime Angus Beef Fillet$60.00
steak truffle fries | whiskey peppercorn | asparagus (pairs well with Colome Estate Malbec)

Shareable Sides

Esquites Corn$8.00
Charred Broccolini$9.00
Steak Truffle Fries$8.00
Whole Butter Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Asparagus$10.00
Mac & Cheese$8.00
Cornbread Muffins$8.00

What 1,140 people are saying

Back Table Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Great for outdoor dining
The Woodlands
Kid-friendly
The Woodlands
Great for outdoor dining
The Woodlands
Great for scenic views
The Woodlands
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Back Table Kitchen & Bar offers a delightful ambiance with live music enhancing your dining experience. The accommodating staff, including standout servers like Rebekah and Shaylee, ensure attentive service. Guests enjoy the "tasty" food selections such as the Tamal and Smashburger, while the outdoor seating provides a beautiful view.

1,140 Reviews

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SCOTT VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth29 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Server was nice , but 1. Salmon and risotto was dry.and tasteless 2. Service slow, entres came out 10 minutes apart. 3. Ribs never noted it was a full slab. Thought it was going to be a 1/2 of a slab. 4. Back Table signature salasad was nice. 5. Dirty tables all around the restaurant. 6. Our used plates were on our table to look at for a long time. 7. Ice cream was very good.. All in all not a very good experience.
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on May 27, 2025
Hi Scott, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're so sorry to hear about your experience at Back Table. We certainly understand how frustrating it is when service does not meet expectations and it is definitely not the service we aim to provide. We will address these issues with our team. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the exceptional service you deserve! Thank you again for bringing this to our attention!
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David
Houston13 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was not full, lots of empty tables. Service was very slow, took 15 minutes to get water. When we did get water only 2 glasses got filled for our party of 5. Not sure why, after waitress left, my son went and got the pitcher she left on bar and filled all but one glass. I had Double Smash Burger, it had one small patty, more bun than anything. I thought Double smash meant 2 patties, it must mean they smash it twice as thin. One of the worse burgers I’ve had locally. My wife’s soup came out 5-10 minutes after everyone else’s food. The soup was warm, not hot. No manager came to our table. It was Mother’s Day so I didn’t want to make a fuss. Everything was very average. The price for what you got was terrible.
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on May 15, 2025
Hi David, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're so sorry to hear about your experience at Back Table. We certainly understand how frustrating it is when service does not meet expectations and that it is definitely not the service we aim to provide. We are actively addressing this with our team to ensure improvements are made. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the exceptional service you deserve! Thank you again for bringing this to our attention!
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Margie
Houston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It’s a convenient restaurant if you happen to be staying at the woodlands resort, but the food was sub par and it is quite noisy.
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on May 15, 2025
Hi Margie, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience at Back Table and we are actively addressing this with our team to ensure improvements are made. We hope you give us a second chance and to see you back!
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Dwayne VIP
Houston27 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Back Table Kitchen on Friday evening. The Hostess team was very accommodating to us as a very large party (40+ people, I think) arrived just before us and seated us in the bar area which we very much appreciated. Our waitress, Shaylee, was very engaging and attentive to us and completely met our needs for the evening. We also enjoyed listening to the lady who was providing live music as well. Our drinks were prepared as ordered and the food was tasty as we shared several items on the menu...the Tamal was really good as was the Smashburger! Again, "cuddos" to the entire team working the restaurant on this evening as the situation was a bit challenging with the large party.
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on May 15, 2025
Hi Dwayne, Thank you for visiting us! We are so happy to see your 5 star review and that you had a great experience and service. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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Eric
Houston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Average, nice view, food and service were ok, nothing spectacular
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on May 15, 2025
Hi Eric, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience at Back Table and we are actively addressing this with our team to ensure improvements are made. We hope you give us a second chance and to see you back!
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Mike
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rebekah is a star and is the reason I'd come back.
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on April 8, 2025
Hi Mike, We're so glad to hear that Rebekah took great care of you and that you had a wonderful experience! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
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Carl
Houston24 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went at 4, Happy Hour. Enjoyed sitting outside watching the golfers come in to the 18th hole. Beautiful day and great menu.
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on April 3, 2025
Hi Carl, We are so happy to hear you had a great time! We hope to see you back soon!
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magee VIP
Houston7 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The rating of fair was based on the true service provided when making a reservation. I called to ask what time dinner would be served we were told 4 PM. We arrived at 10 minutes before four and we were told that dinner was not served until five and you cannot order until 445 we had someone drive all the way from the Pearland area to meet us at dinner at four based on what the restaurant staff told us at that point we sat and ordered appetizers Which we would not done at dinner. to Take some time and wait until we were able to order from the dinner menu then we ordered our meal and dessert. The manager thanked us for staying, but never suggested comping an appetizer or anything based on the fact that we stayed and the manager even told us they have been having the same issue for 10 months with their personnel telling individuals that dinner started at 4. this was their issue not ours and the last comment Our reservation was marked that we were celebrating a birthday. There was no complementary dessert offered to the birthday person so my fair is based on Service.
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on April 8, 2025
Hi Magee, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the miscommunication regarding the dinner time and for the inconvenience this caused, especially for the guest traveling from Pearland. We understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive expecting dinner at 4 PM, only to be told otherwise. We also regret that we did not offer a complimentary dessert for the birthday celebration—it’s certainly something we strive to provide to make special occasions more memorable. We will be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We truly value your feedback and hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide a more seamless and enjoyable experience in the future!
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Candice VIP
Houston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner. We were warmly greeted by Christy, who thoughtfully sat us at her favorite table. There was live music at the bar. She played the piano & has a beautiful voice - I didn’t catch her name but she was great. The music was not too loud for dinner & was a perfect addition to the evening. The Brussel Sprouts & Artichoke dip & chips are delicious. The bar manager answered questions about the custom barrel whiskey. We enjoyed the unique & very tasty spirits. The service was fantastic & we will absolutely be visiting again.
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on April 8, 2025
Hi Candice, We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience! We look forward to seeing you back!
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Matthew VIP
Houston16 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall the service was great the atmosphere was nice but sadly the food not so good. It wasn’t bad per se but it lacked flavor and was very bland. Plus for the cost of the NYE dinner “experience” it left a lot to desire. I don’t think I would come back to this restaurant
Back Table Kitchen & BarResponded on January 1, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the service and atmosphere, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Victor! We’re truly sorry that the food didn’t meet your expectations, especially for a special event like NYE. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll be reviewing it with our team to improve. We hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future.
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FAQs

Back Table Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 364-6400.

Back Table Kitchen & Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 1140 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Additional information

Cross street
Grogan's Mill
Neighborhood
The Woodlands
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary Self-Parking and Valet is available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.backtabletx.com/
Phone number
(281) 364-6400
Catering
Back Table Kitchen & Bar is located on the secluded grounds of The Woodlands Resort and is nestled in the picturesque forest of The Woodlands, Texas. Our unique location, exquisite cuisine, professional care and attention to detail make The Woodlands Resort the area's favorite location for a memorable wedding, corporate event or special occasion.
Private party facilities
For those who want to enjoy Back Table's seasonal, southern-inspired fare in a more intimate setting, we offer private dining experiences. From cocktail parties and corporate events to wedding rehearsal dinners and other festive occasions, at Back Table Kitchen & Bar we'll host your event!
Private party contact
Back Table Kitchen & Bar Private Dining: (281) 364-6400

Back Table Kitchen & Bar

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About this restaurant

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Starters

Edamame Jalapeno Hummus$8.00

Smoked Chicken Wings$18.00

Smoked Brisket Tamal$11.00

Chargrilled Oysters$15.00

Roasted Cauliflower$13.00

Texas Queso$14.00

Pork Belly Burnt Ends$14.00

Bone Marrow Toast$19.00

Salmon Tartare$17.00

Soups & Salads

Chicken Pozole Verde$13.00

Chop Salad$15.00

Back Table Signature Salad$15.00

Heirloom Tomato & Grilled Panela Cheese$16.00

Main Dishes

Seared Salmon$36.00

Shrimp & Grits$26.00

Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese$23.00

Double Smash Burger$18.00

Fried Spicy Chicken Sandwich$17.00

The Smokehouse & Butcher Shop

Smoked Lamb Shank$29.00

Mesquite Smoked Half Chicken$23.00

St. Louis Pork Ribs$38.00

Bone-in Short Rib$36.00

12 oz. Chargrilled Picahana Steak$54.00

Prime Angus Beef Fillet$60.00

Shareable Sides

Esquites Corn$8.00

Charred Broccolini$9.00

Steak Truffle Fries$8.00

Whole Butter Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Asparagus$10.00

Mac & Cheese$8.00

Cornbread Muffins$8.00

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