The Woodlands outpost of pit master Ronnie Killen’s Pearland institution, Killen’s BBQ churns out some of the best barbecue in the state. Signature favorites such as the brisket, beef ribs, turkey, pulled pork, and house made sausage are diner favorites, but daily specials like wagyu burnt ends, available on Saturdays only, are worth a try. Beyond great smoked meats, sides and desserts are also musts.

Goode Company puts the spotlight on Gulf Coast seafood plates at its newly opened restaurant in the Woodlands. Have oysters fresh on the half shell, or fried in the BLT sliders, before moving on to mains like the hearth-roasted yellowfin tuna. Be on the lookout for seasonal offerings like crawfish hand pies.

This buzzy steakhouse and seafood restaurant, known for its fresh Floria stone crabs, has a location in the Woodlands at Hughes Landing. Like its Uptown counterpart, the bar draws in the crowds during happy hour, while the dimly lit main dining room serves as a backdrop for special occasions often.

This chef-driven Mexican restaurant features a modern approach to dishes that helm from Jalisco. In addition to street foods divided up into sections “market” and “beach”, there are hearty meat plates like slow-braised lamb shank cooked in agave leaf and the restaurant’s signature trompito al pastor, which reveals a mini vertical rotating spit of pork marinated with pastor adobo.

As its name hints, there are 60 wines on tap at this popular Dallas-based wine bar that has a newly opened location on Market Street. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the restaurant reels in hungry and thirsty diners alike, with a large menu of hand-tossed pizzas, salads, and pastas.

像它的姐妹位置河橡樹,Woodlands outpost of Bosscat Kitchen & Cocktails is a lively place to eat, drink, and do a boozy weekend brunch. Seats on the 800-square-foot patio overlooking Market Street are coveted, while the restaurant’s whiskey library and champagne wall serve as attractive backdrops for your next social media profile pic.

The Woodlands outpost of this popular local patio bar chain prides itself on having the longest bar in Texas, measuring in at over 140-feet. Needless to say, there is plenty of room to stretch out with a drink, including on its expansive dog-friendly patio, complete with a 300-inch jumbo screen for prime sports-watching fun.

Mozambik brings vibrant South African flavors to life with dishes like peri-peri chicken, Cape Malay curry, and a variety of other Cape-influenced curries and stews. Don’t leave without trying their Moz Pot Pie or the rib-eye Marina — riffs on comfort food classics with coastal African spices.

Find live music, booze, and good eats at this spirited Woodlands hangout on the Waterway. In addition to a hefty list of beers on tap, find specials like bottomless mimosas during weekend brunch, alongside dishes like Shepherd’s Pie, chicken and dumplings, and tacos. The bar is especially known to reel in the crowds during holidays like Cinco de Mayo, Fourth of July, and Halloween.

Located inside the Westin in the Woodlands, with views of the Waterway, Sorriso is an all-day Italian restaurant, known for its stellar pizzas and pastas. From their seats in the main dining room, guests can see pies emerge from the brick pizza oven, revealing crisp crusts and cupped pepperonis. If pasta is more your thing, consider the lobster pappardelle or a heaping bowl of ricotta cavatelli with Italian sausage. For an added bonus, visit the Como Social Club, a late night lounge and bar with expansive terrace located upstairs.

The seats at this modern Indian restaurant, with a late night lounge, have hardly had a chance to cool since it opened last year. Helmed by chef Jassi Bindra, the menu strays from tradition with dishes like tandoori leg of lamb, jackfruit biryani, and ostrich kebabs, plus a street food chaat tasting menu experience. Desserts are equally impressive — the masala chai cake and cardamom chocolate mousse drizzled with 24-carat gold are head turners.