State Fare Kitchen & Bar
Southern restaurant (US) · Research Forest ·
Southern fare & brunch overlooking Lake Woodlands; try fried chicken
Southern fare & brunch overlooking Lake Woodlands; try fried chicken
"State Fare’s Woodlands outpost boasts a highly sought-after amenity that none of the other locations have: A waterfront patio. Located within the popular retail and restaurant hub, Hugh’s Landing, diners can enjoy the same burgers, snacks, and entrees as its other locations, but with a vacation-worthy view." - Brittany Britto Garley
"State Fare serves up Gulf Coast and Southern favorites with inspired touches that are a fun and welcome update on the classics. Start with the fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab, remoulade and crisp rings of bright red jalapeno, and the shrimp Louie salad, a staple at Gulf Coast seafood houses. Feast on a classic seafood platter or the “H-town” fried chicken, served with collard greens and potato salad. Lighter fare includes the EADO poke bowl and pan-seared Palacios redfish with sauteed spinach. The spiffy, well-lit bar is a prime spot for meeting up with friends for cocktails and appetizers, while the fire pit on the restaurant’s waterfront patio is a nice spot to cozy up during cold fronts. Weekend brunch features avocado and street corn toast, oversized griddlecakes, French toast, and substantial breakfast burgers, along with frozen cocktails and flights of mimosas and bloody marys." - Laura L. Green, Brittany Britto Garley
"Now through October 31st, State Fare Kitchen & Bar offers its annually anticipated treat—pumpkin spice fried Oreos ($13). This popular cookie gets covered in a pumpkin-spiced batter before being deep-fried and plated with a caramel drizzle, powdered sugar, and a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Available at all three locations." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Overlooking Lake Woodlands, State Fare brings fun Southern fare and a lively brunch to the area. Chow down on indulgences like the H-Town fried chicken, the chicken fried rib-eye, crab cakes, and more. Brunch is a particularly festive time to visit. Find oversized griddlecakes, French toast, a breakfast burger, and mimosa and Bloody Mary flights." - Megha McSwain, Sean Hekmat
"I visited the new State Fare Kitchen & Bar at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, which opened its third location on Monday, April 18. The 6,050-square-foot space overlooks Lake Woodlands and seats nearly 200 in the main dining area, with a large covered patio featuring a fire pit and fans to keep diners cool and a private dining room with lake views for up to 30 guests. The Southern comfort-food menu, similar to its Memorial City and Sugar Land locations, highlights fried green tomatoes; the signature dill pickle dip with barbecue chips; birria grilled cheese; funnel cakes; avocado street corn toast; H‑Town hot fried chicken; the secret-menu “brunch board”; and the XXL Buttermilk Griddlecake. Cocktails include colorful flights of frozen drinks and bloody marys, a smoked Old Fashioned, and an assortment of mocktails. Designed by Gensler Houston, the interior pairs sleek white decor with blue accents and natural woods and features the signature marquee “Good Vibes Only” sign overlooking the bar. It's open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday." - Brittany Britto Garley
