I've always heard good things about Black Bear Diner, so when we had some guests in from out of…read moretown, we decided to give it a try one morning. It was pretty busy, but there was still seating available and we were accommodated fairly quickly. The place definitely has an upscale diner feel, and I liked the little gift shop up front. The menu had plenty of delicious-sounding options. I ended up going with the Original Scrambowl, and it did not disappoint. Everything came together really well, but that biscuit was the standout for me! So good on its own and even better with everything else on the plate/bowl. Everyone in our party really enjoyed their food, and the overall experience was great. Good food, welcoming atmosphere, and great service! Come hungry!

My wife and I had lunch here yesterday. We ordered blueberry pancakes, waffles and fried chicken…read more The pancakes and waffles were pretty good but the fried chicken and onion rings were very bad! They must not change their frying oil often because the taste was a bit rancid. I'm not sure we'll be back. We're disappointed because we really wanted to like this place. *** update*** management requests that I contact them via an email they provided which I did several days ago ...nothing but crickets.....never coming back to this dump!

Ages old favorite, since the days they were at Waterway Square. Dedicated staff and management,…read moreand the cooks are the best! And don't forget Wednesday's 30% off wine cases!

I come here once in a while and especially when I get bored of my usual routines.. it's always…read morerefreshing to come here! I always get excellent customer service! The place is a tad small inside and always busy. Love the deviled eggs, burger, and lattes!

Wow -- how did I not know about this place sooner?…read more I actually walked in thinking it might be connected to the old Jax in Bellaire from back in the '90s. They had this chocolate sack dessert that I loved, and I was secretly hoping to relive a little nostalgia. Surprise -- it's not the same restaurant at all. But honestly? I'm glad it isn't. Instead, I discovered a solid burger-and-shake spot that absolutely holds its own. The burgers are reasonably priced and seriously delicious. I wasn't even that hungry when I ordered the Baja Burger, but I devoured it in minutes. The brioche bun was soft and fresh, and nicely toasted with the patty juicy and flavorful -- everything just worked. And then there's the best part: after 3 pm, all shakes are only $3! Yes, really. What a steal. I ordered the Oreo shake and it was thick, creamy, topped with whipped cream, and packed with Oreo pieces evenly blended throughout (unlike certain other places that shall remain nameless). A totally pleasant surprise -- even on a full stomach. Definitely coming back as my kid loves the Asian shops in this strip mall area.

This is probably my favorite Burger Place in Texas! The beef…read morepatties taste so fresh and delicious. Their milkshakes are also amazing, if I happen to be on this side of town, I make it a point to stop in satisfy my craving for this place! Love it

I purchased a home and used the title company next door. I was hungry after and my nose led me and…read moremy realtor here! Our server was Alex and she was great! My friend ordered a 6 ounce steak and green beans. She said her steak was delicious. I tried her green beans and they were literally the most delicious I've ever tried! I ordered a chicken salad and it was so so good! If you're in the area, don't miss out. This place is fantastic!!

We come here from time to time, with brunch time being the go-to…read more Had an old favorite (Texas Hash) and it did disappoint. Also tried the blue cheese angus burger for the first time (Texas Blues) - - with a juicy patty, fig jam, and fluffy & buttery milk bread - - Phenomenal! Truffle fries were yummy too. Service can be a hit or miss... but you can't go wrong with having a meal here. DELISH!

Local Table in The Woodlands is easily one of my favorite restaurants. The Local Kabob Plate is my…read morego-to order, and the food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and high quality. Having worked in restaurants for seven years, I know what great service and attention to detail look like, and Local Table delivers both every time. The staff always makes me feel like family, and Emerson, the owner, and Robert consistently stop by to say hello and make sure everything is perfect. The combination of outstanding food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere makes Local Table one of the best dining experiences in The Woodlands. I highly recommend it!

We intended to go to Charm Thai over the weekend and parked at Local Table by mistake. We returned…read moretoday to correct the error. The outdoor patio looked pleasant. We did not sit there because it was hot. We sat indoors. It was just me and my child. Our waitress did not mention that kids (12 and under) eat free all day Mondays (and 10 am - 12 noon on weekends). I learned this from reading Google reviews after we had already ordered. After I asked, she confirmed the promotion and allowed us to add a kids meal since we had already ordered an adult entrée, which is the required condition. We ordered a kids' pizza. You can pepperoni for $1 but it's a free add on Mondays. Not gonna lie, pizza tasted off. Kid said it and I ignored her. Then I tried it and ack. We brought the rest home and stuck it in the fridge but it tasted even worse the next day. Tossed in trash. Service required frequent prompting. Like pulling teeth. I had to ask about the drink included with the kids meal. And yes Milk is an option. I also had to ask about the cookie that is supposed to come with the meal. We did not receive one. She said they had chocolate chip only as oatmeal and sugar cookies were gone. I said fine. We never got anything. So I went to the take out stand and we were told they were out of cookies. But they offered us a small brownie instead. Unfortunately however it contained nuts. For an appetizer, we ordered the cast iron spinach artichoke dip. The chip‑to‑dip ratio was not balanced. We ran out of chips way before the dip was gone. We also ordered the cast iron skirt steak (yes lots of cast irons). I requested medium rare. It arrived medium well and slightly tough however. You'd think they could easily tell this since they slice it all up before serving. It was not seasoned, but presumably that is because it is intended to be used with the chimichurri sauce provided. No salt on the tables. Overall, the experience and the food were marginal and borderline acceptable, but definitely unremarkable. Service is another story however. She was nice, just not very good at her craft.

My wife and I ate here before the Cynthia Woods Pavillion concert in the Woodlands, and it was a…read moregreat experience. There was live music playing outside, but we chose to sit indoors that day. The hostess opened the front door right away to show us inside. My wife ordered the blackened flounder with two sides, southern green beans and the sweet potato cakes, because the server recommended it. I also went with the server's suggestions and ordered the Wagyu chicken fried steak with bacon jalapeno mac-n-cheese and jalapeno cream corn. It might not have been the healthiest choice, but I wanted to enjoy the evening. lol My wife really liked the blackened flounder. The green beans were a bit more overcooked than she liked, though. The chicken fried steak was outstanding and very tender. I liked that the delicious gravy came on the side so the steak stayed crispy. The sides were also outstanding. The GM (Glen, sp?) came to say hello because it was our first time there. I told him everything was wonderful and that we would come back. When we left, the hostess opened the door for us again without missing a beat. Great food, great service, and a lively atmosphere.

The tres leches was $14 and was extremely underwhelming. Honestly, it tasted like something…read morestraight out of a grocery store bakery, and I'd put the HEB tres leches above this one. For the price, I expected something significantly better. Charging $14 for a slice of cake that tastes this average feels like a complete ripoff. I left disappointed and frustrated with the purchase and will not be returning. To make matters worse, they don't even accept tap-to-pay or Apple Pay. In 2026, that's an unnecessary inconvenience and shows a lack of investment in the customer experience. Between the overpriced, mediocre dessert and the outdated payment options, this was a thoroughly disappointing visit.

I stubbled upon this place - I ordered the chicken wings to go - they were cooked while I waited -…read morelet me tell you they were the BEST I have ever eaten. My BF and I ate them all and we are both feeling very satisfied and will be going back soon! I want to try more of the food items Service was great - place was clean. The cook came out at the request of another diner - she was very excited to get a compliment from them.

I ordered thru an app called Lunchdrop that we use here at work. You order before 10:30 and they…read moredeliver between 12-12:30. Had the egg burger: beef burger, fried egg dressed. Omg it as delicious I throughly enjoyed every bite. The system here is there is a break room with a few shelves and they deliver the days orders and you get a text to let you know your order has arrived. I will be looking for them on the next time

Everything! Food, Service, Ranch Water was Perfect! Staff is friendly, get to know us, and…read moreremember what we order food and drinks! I always sit at the bar! Welcoming atmosphere! Big selection of draft beer and cocktails!!!!

We had a gift card to Yard House and decided to come on a Saturday night. We didn't realize it…read morewould be so busy and we probably should have made reservations. The wait was about 20 minutes. We ordered the Parmesan truffle fries and crispy brussel sprouts for appetizers and we shared the Nashville hot chicken and pancakes. The fries were just ok but the brussel sprouts and chicken with sweet potato pancakes were great. I really enjoyed the apple cider syrup with the pancakes. My husband ordered an old fashioned but he thought it was too sweet. I liked that there was a small kiosk at our table for calling the waitress but unfortunately we did not have great service, possibly due to the restaurant being so busy. The small kiosk was helpful for paying our check when we were ready vs having to wait for someone to come back to the table.