Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in The Woodlands

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in The Woodlands? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses 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 book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Republic Grille -The Woodlands

4.9

4.9 (678)

$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

JanisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The Crab cakes and shrimp were delicious. Lots of crab; came out hot and the shrimp were crispy and hot. We also had the wedge salad - probably the best we have had. The cocktails are creative and the wine selection is good. Our server, Madelynn was pleasant and made our outdoor patio dining experience enjoyable. Friendly staff, always consistent.

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (589)

$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

Rick

Dined 1 day ago

Steve and team have created a great environment for wine lovers at a very affordable price. We’ll be back!

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4.7

4.7 (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.

Top review

Ali

Dined on 13 Dec 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 (664)

$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.

Top review

TzeliVIP

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Nice happy hour selection and NOLA style food. Many vegetarian options and bartenders are sweet. Definitely come back…

Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (2559)

$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

Ruben

Dined 2 days ago

Food was great, good portion, delicious. The piano bar area is cozy, very good performance from the piano men. Good value in discounted Italian wines every Wednesday…would love that will be extensive to Californians.

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Sixty Vines - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (1081)

$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.

Top review

Ben

Dined today

The centerpiece old fashioned for two is fantastic! Probably best old fashioned I’ve ever had!

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (7883)

$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

Tisha

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely experience dining at Perry’s to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Great steak and escargot! We always enjoy dining at Perry’s.

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Morton's Grille - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (2294)

$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

susanne

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated my husband's birthday and the service was top notch! The staff was very attentive to our needs. Overall service was excellent. The waitress accidentally spilled a drink on our table...it was not a problem as accidents happen but the manager still insisted on giving us free appetizers. That was very nice and unnecessary. Highly recommend for you next dining experience!

Goode Co. Fish Camp

4.8

4.8 (453)

$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

PenelopeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our waitress Katherine was excellent. My friend had many questions about the food and Katherine knew every ingredient,

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Popular dish

Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie

Popular dish

Catfish

Experience

Happy Hour at Fish Camp

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