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With a name like The Milk Pail, you’d be forgiven if you assumed this place was a family-friendly casual dining restaurant. You’d also be mistaken, because The Milk Pail is one of the most charming fine dining restaurants in League City. The dining room boasts formal table settings, while romantic music is piped in at a delicate volume. The service is absolutely exceptional as well.

The menu offers European and American fare classics, executed simply and deliciously. Regulars rave that the Waldorf chicken salad is amazing, with crisp grapes and apples setting off the flavors. The tomato basil soup is also very nice. Many dishes come with a slice of crusty herbed bread, which is savory and delectable. Save room for dessert, especially the lemon squares. The restaurant’s upstairs area hosts a gift shop that sells a variety of merchandise, including jewelry, teapots, and purses.

The Milk Pail
1013 E. Main Street
League City, TX 77573
(281) 557-5555
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Sudie's is a family-owned chain that got its start in Pasadena, Texas, in 1983 and has grown steadily in the intervening decades, mostly on the strength of its excellent seafood dishes.

Catfish is the order of the day here at Sudie’s, but there are plenty of other menu options that win raves. Start your meal with the delicious fried pickle chips, which are breaded perfectly. The Cajun boiled crawfish is also a popular appetizer. Moving on to entrees, the blackened catfish is a great way to try Sudie's signature fish, as the seasoning blend wins rave reviews. Other popular main courses include the Magnolia seafood pasta, which pairs catfish and shrimp with fettuccine and a cream sauce, as well as the Tupelo chicken served with crabmeat. A regularly-changing specials board features a variety of fresh catch.

Prices are very reasonable, portions are generous, and service is quick and attentive.

Sudie's
352 Gulf Freeway N.
League City, TX 77573
(281) 338-5100
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