White Flamingo: Fabulous Food in a Casual Atmosphere

Fine dining can still be casual, especially at the White Flamingo. A perfect place for a tasty lunch or classy dinner, the White Flamingo offers fantastic food in a classy, casual atmosphere. Located not too far away from Avana Grogan’s Mill, diners come into the White Flamingo and notice the beautiful tables, all with white linen tablecloths. The lunch sandwiches are hearty and come with a bowl of the day’s soup. Or try a salad, especially the special Ginger Mandarin or Strawberry Avocado salads. For dinner, enjoy a tasty appetizer and move on to outstanding chicken, seafood, or steak entrees. And don’t pass up the dessert cart, which changes every day. Having an event? The White Flamingo is the perfect place for birthdays, anniversaries or larger events. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner, and for breakfast on the weekends.

White Flamingo
24307 Aldine Westfield Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 907-0778
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Kona Grill: Enjoy A Varied Menu in The Woodlands

Kona Grill serves some stellar modern American cuisine along with an expansive menu of sushi. Indoor and outdoor seating and a bright ambiance add to the appeal of this popular local restaurant.

Happy Hour is a great time to visit to enjoy spectacular specials on food and drinks! Order a cocktail, beer or glass of wine and a sumptuous starter like Chicken Satay or Ahi Wonton Crisps. Flatbreads and salads are on Kona Grill's menu, along with a flavorful list of sandwiches. Offerings include a Turkey Burger, an Avocado Chicken Club, and a Big Kahuna Cheeseburger with applewood bacon. Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon with pork fried rice, Pan-Asian Noodles with beef tenderloin, and Miso Sake Sea Bass with ratatouille are among the entrees avilable here.

If you'd like to try it for yourself, Kona Grill is open every day in The Woodlands, Texas.

Kona Grill
3 Waterway Square
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 466-4061
www.konagrill.com/restaurants/the-woodlands-tx.aspx
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar: Caribbean Flair in The Woodlands

Whether you're looking for restaurant to host a group dinner for a special occasion, or you simply want to relax and enjoy a good meal on a Friday night, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar is a solid choice. This place is often packed, and yet customers still routinely give it high marks for both hospitality and food.

Yelp reviewers rave over the coconut crusted crab cakes with Thai chili sauce, so if you like seafood, this is a good appetizer to begin your meal. As far as entrees go, the blackened fish taco with tomato relish and chipotle aioli is another customer favorite, while the kona coffee crusted ribeye steak served with herbed marrow butter and warm potato salad is one of the kitchen's specialties. Be careful, however: the menu is so varied and appealing that it can be easy to fill up without leaving room for dessert. Regulars will tell you this is a big mistake, because dessert at Tommy Bahama is simply delicious. Finish your meal with a slice of triple layer chocolate cake, and you'll likely leave with a smile.

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 292-8669
www.tommybahama.com/TBG/Stores_Restaurants/Woodlands.jsp
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Spring Creek Barbeque: Homestyle Texas Barbecue for the Whole Family

Living up to their tagline “The Great Taste of Texas”, Spring Creek Barbeque serves up saucy all-American, Texas-style barbecue meats and veggies. Spring Creek offers up healthy salads, tasty sides, and stacked sandwiches, but most folks head here for the barbecue.

For the full experience, go with one of the barbecue dinners. Start with your protein of choice, then pile on on Spring Creek’s signature sauce and as many veggies and condiments as you can handle. Yelp reviewers note that the fresh-baked bread that accompanies each meal is not only addictive, but also makes for the perfect sponge for sopping up excess sauce. Round out your meal with one of Spring Creek's many southern-style desserts if you’ve got room.

To check out the extensive menu, view hours of operation or catering options, or learn more about elementary school “Spirit Nights” sponsored by Spring Creek, head over to its website.

Spring Creek Barbeque
5935 Highway 6N
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 345-0326
www.springcreekbarbeque.com
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RJ Goodies: Cafe Eats, Sugary Sweets and Custom Cakes

With its wide selection of freshly baked desserts, bistro-style dining, and family-oriented vibes, RJ Goodies has been bringing smiles to the Spring community for more than 25 years. Its savory menu is made up of lighter fare, including a variety of salads, sandwiches from the grill, and signature soups for every day of the week. The light, cafe-style menu makes it easy to save room for dessert because of course, in accordance with RJ Goodies’ motto, one must never forget the goodies. Indulge your sweet tooth with a cupcake topped with a mountain of frosting, a buttery lemon bar, or a frosted sugar cookie. All other treats aside, RJ Goodies is most widely known in the area for its birthday cakes, heralded as the standard by which all birthday cakes are measured by multiple Yelp reviewers.

To view samples of the elaborately decorated, whimsical cakes and other goodies, or to find inspiration for your next special occasion, visit RJ's website and check out the “Goodies Galleries." Stop in for a bite or to place an order any time, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

RJ Goodies
17297 Stuebner Airline
Spring, Texas 77379
(281) 376-4554
www.rjgoodies.net
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Tewbeleaux’s: Bountiful Beverages and Bayou-Worthy Grub

Inspired by the youthful competitive spirit of two-hand touch football once played by a young Chip Jackson, Tewbeleaux’s founder, this popular Spring sports bar and grill mixes up the rules by offering creative Cajun-inspired cuisine in addition to the casual bar fare classics.

For a taste of New Orleans, try the crawfish smothered in classic Creole etouffee sauce on top of white rice, or order the popular Andouille sausage dog, topped with blackened chicken, veggies, cheese, and Creole mustard. Like any sports bar worth its salt, Tewbeleaux’s has no shortage of chicken wings, tossed in your choice of sauce. Wash it all down with a signature cocktail or one of the 20 brews on draft.

A destination for local Spring sports fans, on any given night Tewbeleaux’s is powering more TVs than an electronic superstore and, of course, all in crisp high-def. Customers can also play a shoot pool, throw darts, and even play video games. The ambiance at Tewbeleaux's is boisterous and fun, but the dining room is clean and well-maintained.

Join in on the fun 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Tewbeleaux's
2907 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 292 3600
www.tewbeleauxs.com
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Cru Wine Bar: Making Wine Tasting Approachable

Catch up with friends at Cru Wine Bar, a Texas-based chain with a location in The Woodlands. Offering 30 by-the-glass options and over 300 bottles in the cellar, you'll be sure to find a new favorite wine. Sample one of the many wine flights, which are reasonably priced and have generous pours. The food menu offers a nice variety of small plates and full size entrees. Many customers order several plates and share with the whole table. Be sure to try the Goat Cheese Beignets and the Roasted Wild Mushroom Pizza with fontina, pesto and white truffle oil.

Dine inside for a chic and trendy evening out, or linger over Sunday brunch with French toast and bottomless mimosas on the outdoor patio. In addition to weekday happy hour from 4 p.m to 6:30, Cru has daily specials like Pizza Mondays: buy any bottle of wine and your choice of pizza is on the house.

Cru Wine Bar
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 465-9463
http://www.cruawinebar.com
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Salata: Salads and Wraps in The Woodlands

Salata is a restaurant where you can build yourself a wrap or salad from a flavorful array of super-fresh ingredients. The salad option features several lettuce choices, plus fresh veggies, fruits, nuts and cheeses. Add on one of their signature dressings and some bread, and you’ve got yourself a healthy meal. Chicken or seafood can also be added in flavors like Spicy Chipotle, Herb Marinated, or Pesto.

Wraps have the same ingredient options and come with chips. Yummy soups include Broccoli, Tomato Basil and Tortilla. Got gluten allergies? No problem, they can create a tasty sans-gluten meal. You can also take home a bottle of their salad dressings that include Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch, Ginger Lime, and Chipotle Ranch.

Salata is open every day in The Woodlands.

Salata
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 465-0775
http://www.salata.com/
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Viva Itacate: Mexican Food in Spring, Texas

Fans of this sweet little bakery and sandwich shop love their take on traditional fare. It’s a primo place to stop by in the a.m. for a cup of their specialty blend coffee and a delectable pastry. Options include Bocales – corn pastries filled with a variety of ingredients, and Coronitas – a filled croissant-like pastry that fans compare to the Cronut, which is a cross between a donut and a croissant.

Their Empanadas are tasty little turnovers filled with yummy ingredients like spinach & cheese, beef, almonds & raisins, chorizo & beans, and ham & cheese. Tortas – sandwiches served on a toasted roll, are also on the menu. Choose from Torta Itacate – pork loin, Pollinita – chicken, and Ternera – veal.

Viva Itacate is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Viva Itacate
544 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 298-7377
www.vivaitacate.com
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Expect Flavorful Italian Fare and Fireside Dining at Grotto Ristorante

With vibrant painted murals, a gleaming curved wooden bar, and walls stacked with wine bottles, Grotto Ristorante is a lively setting for a flavorful repast. Settle in by the fireplace indoors or out on the patio and get your party started with a glass or bottle of wine and an antipasto, like mussels marechiaro with white wine and fresh tomatoes, the scampi grotto with mushrooms, or the mozzarella in padella with tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Pizza and pasta are featured on the menu, along with entrees like shrimp paillard with jumbo lump crab, roasted bell peppers, and lemon sauce, and snapper Siciliano with Roma tomatoes, garlic, shrimp sauce, and lump crab.

Grotto Ristorante is open every day. Stop by for weekend brunch for a sumptuous feast!

Grotto Ristorante
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-4252
www.grottorestaurants.com
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