What a treat! I'll…read morestart by saying Barcelona is my absolute favorite city in the world. I had an amazing time enjoying all of the food on La Rambla, so I was beyond excited to try this restaurant. I chose to dine in for my husband's birthday and what a night! The food was so delicious. Each dish came out promptly and was perfect dressed and seasoned. The staff were exceptional! They made suggestions, checked on us constantly and went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying our experience. If you're looking to try a new date night restaurant, La Rambla should be a place at the top of your list!

Sadly I must update my review from 5 stars to 3 stars. Why? Obviously the original chef has left…read moreand the quality of food preparation has declined. As this is basic Spanish food cooking technique is paramount and current chef clearly does not understand/have skills. The gazpacho was recently overly thick and creamy (more bread and olive oil) and was lacking fresh vibrant vegetable flavor. Plus it wasn't as chilled in past (did they originally use a little bit of ice during pureeing? And now stopped). The paella was a total mess. It arrived soupy with a quarter inch of liquid still in bottom of pan. While not "overcooked " to mushy. The rice was well past al dente. Obviously achieving socarrat was impossible. While yellow it was lacking ANY distinct saffron flavor that it used to have. I also did not notice any threads- have they now gone to powdered saffron and cut back on amount too???? The Torta San Sebastian was still "very good" but it's crust was overcooked and gummy. TBH, it really wasn't that bad and normally I wouldn't comment but given above complaints I feel it is part of a trend. We have been coming here about 4X per year. Will still come back to try Tapas, but again their basic Spanish Tapas require a deft cooking technique- so we'll see how those go. Oh well, As George Harrison wrote in 1970 "All Things Must Pass" This is not an uncommon trend in Mom & Pop places - once successful, staff get hired to replace overworked family and quality deteriorates I kept it at 3 stars because food wasn't terrible nor inedible. Just nothing special. Poorly made average American version of European classics. I am also holding out hope that it gets better- I have to believe other regulars have commented (or did they just quietly stop coming? Which is the worse)

I was looking for a great date night for us and found this wonderful little spot. They had live…read moremusic so we arrived a bit early to make sure we got a good spot and the added bonus was Maverick, he was our sidekick for the night. The Wine recommendations were great, we loved loved loved the charcuterie board and shout out to Kennedy for taking good care of us or first time here. Can't wait to come back.

Best wine bar I've been to in the woodlands!!!! Dogs and grand Ole service!!! Yummy snacks and…read moreamazing selection

Monarca is the best restaurant in The Woodlands! This was my third time coming here, but the best…read moreexperience I've had, and the others were already extremely good, but I'll describe this trip. We entered to a friendly staff who sat us immediately. The vibe is very modern with some Mexican influence. We were with another couple and I think they were under the impression that this would be Tex-Mex, but it is not. For drinks I got a Mezcalina, my wife got a normal margarita normally I don't love Mezcal, but was feeling adventurous and this drink did not disappoint, it exploded with flavor and was my favorite drink I have had here. The bar program might be the best of any restaurant in the area, as it should be since they have a speakeasy as well. In my previous trip they brought us complimentary chips and salsa, but the time they brought Mexican hummus and pita. I was initially disappointed, but this was one of the more unique complimentary dishes I have had, and loved it. For starters, we got the TOSTADA CHUTORO, which was a tostada with raw fish and caviar. There were two, and although smaller bites to share, the flavor once again really shined through. I would say this is similar to a ceviche dish with really fresh fish and bright flavors.

Beautiful, chic venue, tucked away in a corner of the shopping strip. I joined a friend for a…read morelunch date on a Thursday. It was rather empty, with perhaps 2 other tables being served. Food was good, but I'm not sure if I could consider anything spectacular enough to justify some of the prices. I decided on the Aguachile Wagyu, which was perfectly cooked and paired with charred herbs. Very enjoyable for a small high-protein meal. My friend ordered Tacos de Filete, which she said were, "okay." We also had a few drinks... They were heavy pours. My only complaint is that the tajin-salt rims were more for decoration (smeared across the side of the glass and not very hygienic) rather than for the palette. Worth mentioning: We were never offered any chips or salsa, although I've read reviews where other patrons enjoyed some before their meal. Our server was friendly, but a bit disconnected.... Maybe that was the biggest problem - - the experience was diminished due to lackluster service.

It's fine but the seating isn't very comfortable, the food is overpriced for what you get, and the…read moreservice is lacking. They also had a gnat problem so we had gnats hovering around the table all night. I'd go back if I was invited but I'd probably never choose it myself. We had a large charcuterie (not actually very large), potstickers, and the chocolate charcuterie for the table.

We stumbled upon this place in old town tomball what a fabulous place would be the perfect place…read morefor a bridal shower or maybe a rehearsal dinner or just stumbling upon it like we did so cute great ambience great bartender

Omg i love this tiny place!! Huge wine selection, and a beer menu coming soon I heard. My wine spot…read morein Katy closed down, so i wanted to check out this little place, and I loved it so much! The girl behind the bar was awesome, very friendly.i had great convos with the couple next to me, never got their names tho lol. Classy Cork needs to branch out to Katy! I will def be back and check out some of their food next time....TBC!!

What a fabulous find! We moved to Texas last month and looking for a wine bar. So happy to have…read morefound the Classy Cork! From wine selection to food to service, all were exceptional. Gotta say the arugula & burrata salad is one of my new all time favs! Will definitely be frequent this place!

Incredible restaurant! Had a baby shower there and the food was excellent, the service was amazing…read moreand the entire staff made the planning and execution of the day seamless. Would highly recommend rise soufflé for special events!

C'est une tuerie! The souffles are truly to die for and I didn't expect Houston to have such a…read moregreat restaurant for souffles, much less Texas! I went with the prix fixe, starting with the half marshmallow soup, which was like a tomato soup with an amazingly delightful and light goat cheese souffles with a drizzle of pesto. Wow, what a start! I also indulged myself with a French Bubbles Flight, because why not? It's Sunday brunch and I've worked 6 days last week, so let's go! I went with the Truffle Infused Mushroom Souffle for my entree and I savored every bite (or scoop?). I'm going to be dreaming about this one and the seasonal Key Lime souffle for dinner? Shout out to my server Eric for recommending this one, because it's a winner! Not overly sweet, not too sour, letting the melty and fluffy souffle be the star of every bite with a bright fragrance of lime each time. Am I dead and in heaven? My favorite new French restaurant, and I'm counting the ones from NYC. Can't wait to come back, perhaps with a worthy date next time. J'adore ca!

My best friend and I made reservations on a Thursday night at 8pm…read more You have to park in the back and go to door 400. There is a maximum of 2 hours per reservation. The place is dark, beautiful, and intimate with great music playing. We were seated right away, and our server came over to take our order. We ordered the ceviche, and two of the deviled egg combos. The food and drinks were amazing. Will definitely be coming back for burlesque night.

OK, so the experience was pretty awesome. The things that I loved were the vast amount of…read morecocktails, the vibes/decor, and the fact that I knew when I made the reservation exactly what to expect. The not so favorites, make sure that you park in the back as the entrance is there. The staff wasn't super great. There were probably only a total of four couples and two of those couples were at the bar. I wish we would've sat at the bar because the bartenders seemed to be way more into the experience than our server. And the price is super expensive for what you're getting. Overall it was a good experience but definitely not something we would go to on a regular basis. Certainly niche for a speakeasy.

The food was great. Delicious tuna appetizer for sharing and split a salad and the fig pizza…read more Enjoyed some wine - lots of interesting selections. We sat at the bar because it was packed with Woodlands families hosting big events (teen birthdays, etc). It's good we did so we could hear each other. The place is really loud and all the hard surfaces amplify the sound. Worth a visit and make a reservation if you can!

It was a nice atmosphere. But some of the food did disappoint. We dropped over $120 for 3 people…read moreand only one person got a $4 glass of wine (just water for the rest). No deserts. And one person didn't even get a main entree (just appetizer). Fried chicken and Caviar: the caviar was just specs (see pic). Couldn't taste much less see it. Prosciutto: just 3 teeny tiny slices for $6 (see pic). That's $2 a slice. Ricotta cheese was a better buy Steaks: the prime steak comes slice and with sauce. But the filet mignon for a few bucks more was definitely a better buy. I think it's a great place to just socialize and drink wine even though they don't have any happy hour specials ever per waiter. They have over 60 types and on tap I think she said. For us not being wine drinkers it was probably not a place we'd come back to just for the food

5 stars all the way for location, vibe, food, and service. A tad shocked though, as to how pricey…read moreit all got in the end - essentially a drink (cocktail and beer)-sandwich - dessert meal for two costing $92, including tax and tip. Ordered Prickly Pear Mezcal margarita, Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing light IPA beer, cup of Cream of Cauliflower Soup, Caprese Panini on Focaccia bread with Herbed Fries, West Coaster Panini (Ham, Avocado, Arugula) on Ciabatta bread with Herbed Fries, and a Coffee Fudgy Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream to go. Service was fantastic with our server (Will) being very knowledgeable and friendly. Drinks and food arrived quickly and were fantastic - the drinks were on point, the food ample in quantity and flavorful in taste. The Fudgy Brownie was divine! Well-done! As I mention above, the final tally was a bit shocking. Otherwise, a great place to hang out; planning to return to avail of the Mon/Tue $25 Wine and Bruschetta Board special.

[EDIT only to correct to "Postino"]…read more I use the one-stars sparingly, I really do. This has nothing to do with the food, as we never got that far in the course of my miserable experience at this location (not sure if it's a chain or not). Walked into a relatively quiet restaurant somewhat later in the evening after strolling a bit in the summer Houston heat around the Woodlands. A couple of people recommended Postino. The issue arose when I asked for a possible menu modification. Specifically, I was trying to avoid GOAT CHEESE on the meatball dish I had my eyes on (which otherwise looked pretty tempting). The server indicated that they probably couldn't do it but I nevertheless requested this... a couple of minutes later the server returned with the bad news. Apparently, it simply had to be served as-is, according to the menu. This in itself wouldn't have got me to the point of writing this review. However, I, incredulous, was kind of laughing (you have to laugh) and said something like "so I can only order exactly what's on the menu, and the kitchen can't do anything different?" (slight paraphrasing, perhaps). There wasn't much further conversation with the server but within about 30 seconds of this exchange, a "manager" stormed over to the table and borderline-abusively shouted "is there a problem?!". This "mini-manager" as I will refer to her, proceeded to inform me that they could NOT accommodate changes because it would "violate the integrity of the restaurant" ... I of course I also found a bit humorous, and in this state inquired further about what sense it made to be so obnoxiously strict for someone just trying to grab a quick bite about 30 minutes before closing. I'm sensitive to the work involved in running restaurants and serving obnoxious customers, but I was NOT rude, obnoxious, or difficult. Just blown away by this treatment. I was then informed by the mini-manager that she was from LONDON which I assume meant I should accept that her cosmopolitan background and (I assume vast and high-level culinary experience) meant that I should shut my trap and stop being so picky. At this point I was compelled to mention that I, too, grew up overseas and was very surprised at this complete lack of flexibility. Within another 30 seconds or so of this dialogue, the mini-manager tipped the menu over on the table and abruptly shouted, "you know what, I'm refusing you service!" That made it all easy from there as we promptly (while laughing, partly out of shock) exited the facility. Huge disappointment and embarrassing in my view for a restaurant that seems otherwise to have maintained a great reputation - and especially so for the fact that service (and people in general) in Houston tend to be kind and accommodating, not typically RUDE or reactionary. I'm encouraging this restaurant to have a look at the service model. I can't say I'll try Postino again the next time I'm in Houston, but I certainly hope it continues to truly earn its 4.5 star rating, 'cause they sure did NOT when I was there this weekend.

No Complaints here. I would rate our entire experience 10/10. Let's just start with the…read morebathroom.Any establishment that puts tampons in each stall is an absolute winner. Thanks owners for thinking of that small touch that is actually huge for us ladies. I also enjoyed the hand exfoliant and the body butter in the restroom as well. Ok....Moving along to why everyone's here. My guest just had a classic breakfast of eggs, sausage and we added in the lemon cream cheese pancake. I had a sweet tooth and this did the trick. The pancake was soft, fluffy and not an overwhelming sweet from the lemon cream cheese. but enough to cure the craving, All of his food was seasoned well. I had the Chilaquiles and it was so full of flavor. The chicken breast was cooked just right and the addition of corn and abundance of veggies in the dish was a welcoming surprise. It was a very hearty but clean meal. The wait staff was fantastic. Both bartenders (One was from Hawaii- forgot his name) were very welcoming and communicative. The restaurant manager along with owner also came by to greet and check on us. Last but not least, they were celebrating The 4th of July with $2.50 martinis. What a steal!!! I have heard that their happy hour is very decent for the price and the quality that you receive. I said all of that to say, this spot should definitely be on the list for any occasion or time of day.

Food was great! Service needs worked on! Make sure they know…read moretheir special event menus, including the 4th of z July Brunch! Menu needs to be more clear! Ambiance was very decorative for the 4th of July... loved it! Bar service needs to be more alert of their customers! All I wanted was to purchase hand products and I had to wait for a while before I was even noticed. Very poor bar service just to be checked out. Sorry but your bar lost a purchase. But I did enjoy your cucumber tini drinks