Woodlands American Grill

Fabulous food and a varied menu. The tuna nachos are like two appetizers in one. You get seared ahi tuna with a delicious drizzle on crisp wontons and tasty guacamole. They are known for their mushroom soup and it is fantastic. I got the homemade cheesecake to go and it was very good. The staff is very friendly especially Cindy the bartender.

Service was adequate. Got the crab cake and filet mignon and a side of sweet potato fries. The crab cake itself was good but the salad underneath was butter and not good. The filet mignon was good and well made and I like the sauce. Sweet potato fries were nicely crispy. Also had calamari and the chicken flat bread for appetizers. I loved the calamari, so crispy! The chicken flat bread was ok but nothing special. I had a Berry lemon rush mocktail which was kinda of like a sparkling lemonade that was good!

We had an amazing time at this restaurant! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic. I highly recommend trying their Sunday brunch. it's an experience you won't regret. Here are the photos of what we ordered and the names of the dishes. @Conypigg

My Wife and I went here for dinner the other night. It’s definitely has an upscale feel to it for being a grill and a nice ambiance to it. Great place to take a date or if you just want a nice place to eat. Their services was top notch. Our server, Shawn made sure we didn’t want or need to ask for anything. When looking at the menu he was able to answer any and all of our questions. He also made several suggestions and well versed in any specials available. The food was good and delicious for the most part. We started with the calamari great presentation, cooked properly and was paired with what tasted like 2 different homemade dips both delicious. I got the steak with a Loaded Baked Potato. The steak was seasoned to perfection and cooked just the way I asked. My wife got the French dip with sweet potato fries. The French dip was ok and the au jus that it came with it was rather bland and didn’t have much flavor this was my only disappointment with our meal. The sweet potato fries that came with it were some of the best I’ve ever had and served with a homemade aioli sauce that was superb. We finished our meal by sharing a white chocolate Raspberry Crème Brûlée that was very delightful and very rich it also came with 2 cookies. We were happy we shared it. Overall I loved this place and will definitely be coming back.

I stopped by Woodlands American Grill during happy hour last night and left pretty underwhelmed. I had two lemon drop martinis at $10 each, which felt reasonable for happy hour, and ordered a burger. After adding bacon, the burger alone came out to $24. What really stood out was the value comparison. Just across the street at Hudson House, you can get a martini and a burger during happy hour for about $10 each. That said, good luck fighting for a seat at the bar there during happy hour. Even so, side by side, Woodlands feels significantly overpriced for what you get. The atmosphere didn’t help much either. The space feels more like a dated hotel restaurant than a place you’d choose for a fun happy hour or casual dinner. Nothing was outright bad, but nothing stood out enough to justify the pricing. Probably not a spot I’d return to, especially with better options so close by.

While the menu had some promising options, the execution fell short. The ahi tuna dish was overwhelmed by tomatoes, making it hard to enjoy the main ingredient. The calamari portion was disappointingly small, especially given the price. The ambiance was another drawback—the noise level made it difficult to hold a conversation. Overall, the experience didn’t live up to expectations, particularly for the cost.

12/18/22 Dined in around 6:30 P.M. Wonderful host and lovely waitress. The food was okay, but I would never return or recommend this restaurant to anyone. The prices are too high for the sub-par food. Again, the service is great... The food is just not up to quality..

Great find on a whim. Reservations were easy on a Saturday night. Seated right away even 10 min early. Service was on top of the assignment. Food was outstanding and really great menu.

The woodlands grill was very nice. Our server was great as well but unfortunately I forgot his name! Our food was all tasty and came out quickly and hot. My burger was good but not anything super extraordinary. I'd come back but might check out another place first if it was convenient.

Had a wonderful dinner last night with my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. Our server meme was terrific..friendly, knowledgeable. Apps were delicious....best spinach and artichoke dip ever! Calamari also very good. Filet was perfectly cooked and the accompaniments (Asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes) were excellent. Because it was my birthday, I got a complimentary dessert...I chose the Banana Pecan Bread Pudding and it was one of the best bread puddings I have ever had! I have been going to Woodlands Grip for a long time....and they still do everything really well!

First time here, they were open on Easter so decided on an early dinner. Nice wood bar area, with full bar. Not to busy at the beginning, but by the time we left started picking up. Our waitress very attentive but didn't rush us. We started with the Cherry Tomato Goat Cheese Bruschetta, it was so good! I love goat cheese and there were plenty on there, very creamy. We decided to split the Fish n Chips, the dish came with 4peices, very meaty, white fish, with a good (not greasy) crunch on the batter, and nice crispy fries. Homemade tartar sauce was very tasty. I got the Quinoa Bowl to go for lunch the next day, it was really good! Great flavors with the fresh/dried fruit with grilled chicken. It had Avacodo and egg as well, with a light dressing of balsamic (that brought it all together! I was able to eat on it 2 days!

A true gem! Our whole party was thrilled with their meals and the outstanding service. The chimichurri steak was incredibly tender and flavorful, and even the potato wedges underneath were perfectly crispy. The mushroom risotto was described as 'incredible,' and the macaroni and cheese was delicious. Even the broccoli --a dish that can be tough to get excited about--was completely devoured, a testament to how good it was. The wine selection was excellent, and to top it all off, we were treated to a small plate of complimentary chocolates. 10 out of 10, no notes!

There's something about Woodlands that immediately puts me at ease--they get that balance between nice and relaxed. The space feels polished without being overly pretentious, and the menu offers enough variety so everyone I bring can find something they love. The staff always treat you well, and I feel like they actually care. It's my go-to when I want good food without fuss.

Nope! Food was underwhelming to say the least. Its honestly just a step above Chili's

we don't get here very often as we live near downtown Dallas. But the food and service definitely make it worth the trip. Dylan was our server and could not have been nicer and more accommodating. Hubs had the fish sandwich which he really enjoyed and I had mushroom soup was about the best I've ever had.

Went for our anniversary dinner! Delicious!!! Can't wait to go back! Keke was our fabulous waiter! We got lemon drop martinis and the chicken flatbread to begin. Got ranch to dip it in and was delicious! Drink not too sweet so perfect. Hubby got caprese chicken sandwich with reg fries and looked yummy, too much food but he ate what he could. I ordered the grilled Caesar with blackened shrimp. Thank goodness keke did 1/2 order it was perfect amount. Then a plate of dark chocolate bark was served! It was really good and I don't really like dark chocolate! Will go back soon! Thanks Keke!

Thursday December 26th, I was craving the Hollyhock Pork Chop. (Which is absolutely delicious!) We actually haven't had a disappointing meal at this restaurant! ((Some of the servers haven't always been the kindness or friendliness. But I have overlooked it.)) BUT this time I was not going to keep my mouth shut! I noticed the bearded bartender was the only one taking care of the bar area. However all tables were not taken and there were only two individuals at the bar. The restaurant seemed short staffed; most likely because it was the day after Christmas. The bartender walked over and I asked; are you engaged yet? He leaned on to the highchair and cocked his foot onto the chair. ???! He told us his story of getting engaged; we then ordered drinks and one being a Lemon drop. The bartender asked my husband if he would like sugar on the rim; my husband asked for Tajin instead. "Bartender stated I've never heard of that but OK!" As well we ordered Bruschetta Bites. Which I have ordered numerous times; for in dining and take-out. It seemed to take some time in receiving our drinks. But we waited patiently... He delivered our drinks along with our water, we had asked for no ice; "he said he forgot!" He took them away and returned with glasses with no ice. Another employee brought over the Bruschetta Bites and he seemed to have dropped them onto the table and off he went; no words were spoken. My husband and just looked at each other. In over the years I've ordered Bruschetta Bits at this restaurant as well others. I've made them and I have "never" had them on biscuits! They have always been on a thin toasted baguette. I mentioned this to the bartender and in "multiple" back and forth comments he said I was wrong and I must have forgotten! It seemed he was going to have the last word on this. He said we only serve them on baguettes during Happy Hour. I've never been to Woodlands or any other restaurant during a Happy Hour! It is definitely not my thing to go to a Happy Hour. And when he said I was wrong, you must be mistaken and I misunderstood! That was it for me! I asked for the check, we paid, and we were out of there! To be disrespected, in the way he did, more than once; of non-approval of someone wanting Tajin and he telling me I was wrong. I'll take my time, our business, our money and celebrate my birthday elsewhere. He lost out on a 25% cash tip which we always leave!

I've been here several times, and every time the food is just as delicious as the first time. I've been to several private events here - they have a nice space in the back to accommodate 10-15 people - and the service is kind and professional. Also, those chocolate pieces they give you at the end of the meal are TO DIE FOR. Thinking about it now makes me want one. Some of my go-to favorite options are the cedar plank salmon salad and the ahi tuna nachos (the ahi tower is also great). Honestly, you can't go wrong. I give it all the stars!

Wow my husband found this place and I'm glad he did. Everything my friends and I got was absolutely delicious. Our waiter was also very very helpful and so attentive. This could easily be a date night spot or a birthday dinner spot. Overall I will be coming back to try their other plates!!!

I decided to go light for dinner and ordered a salad. The Cedar Plank Salmon Salad to be exact. It was delicious. The salad came out on a plate and the salmon was on a cedar plank that the server slid on my salad. It was perfect. You can order bread on request, which we did as soon as we got to the table. We didn't get it until our food came out. Supposedly, there was a mistake and our bread was sent to another table. Then they said in 90 seconds it would be out and that turned into eight minutes. Yes, we had warm bread with our food, but we would have liked to nibble on some bread beforehand. We sat in the bar area and we could watch the waterfall as we ate, which was nice.

I live about a mile away from the Woodlands American Grill and it is hands down my favorite restaurant. The food is consistently good, the staff is friendly and they make good drinks. Tuesdays are half-off wine by the bottle and Wednesdays are half-off wine by the glass - how much better does it get? Additionally, you can "have it your way" - make substitutions, get the fish grilled instead of fried, etc. Just ask and they will accommodate. My favorites: Appetizers: The flatbread, tuna tower, artichoke dip, bruschetta bites, tuna nachos. Salads: Tuna, steak, smoked trout. Mains (I usually don't get one because I don't eat that much): Tuna steak, chicken pasta, rib eye. Also good fish tacos and sweet potato fries. Everyone I have ever brought there has liked it. Sorry that some of you had a bad experience. I eat there a lot (1-5 times a month) and am never disappointed.

Suuuuh good. Drinks good, food great, service excellent!! It was pretty slow inside which is totally shocking because the entire experience was great!!! Made a reservation for 9 and were seated immediately upon entering. Ordered a few cocktails and appetizers. The artichoke was delish!!! We had a vegetarian in the group and the options made it a great choice for our vegger and meat eater! I got the cordon bleu with the Brussels and hooooollly delish. The sauce on the Brussels was freakin heaven. My counterparts literally were making fun of the near sexual noises I was making while eating my dinner.

A friend invited me to meet her for happy hour....what a great deal...specials on house wines and appetizers...enough for dinner! We split the brisket sliders and chicken flatbread--delicious! We plan to make it a regulare event.

I was doing a delivery order and what seemed like the hosts/servers were visibly looking down on me as soon as they saw me walking to the door. Treated me like scum and had me sit in a corner so ppl wouldn't see me as much. Once a manager/higher up came to hand me the order I heard them mention "I couldn't wait to get him out of here" and snickering with said higher up man and laughing at me as I walked out. I was wearing sweatpants and a coat I was clean and wearing cologne not dirty or covered in mud to those people in the front laughing at me at first just know that you too are working a regular job serving people you are NO better or "above me" just as I am delivering something for somebody as well. To the higher up, how disgusting of you to make fun of me as well for my appearance if I wanted to eat there, I could don't judge people by appearances.

From start to finish, we had a solid experience at the Woodlands Grill. A local spot in North Dallas in the Preston-Forest shopping center, the Woodlands Grill is a nondescript standalone building that you'd never think could prepare the most delicious meal around, yet they do. Plus, the service was on point every step of the way. Bread service: very, VERY, good. Drinks: solid. We got the ahi tuna tower appetizer, and it was super tasty in every bite. The soy ginger marinade and avocado worked well together along with the super fresh ahi tuna was amazing. Highly recommend. (My mom and dad both said they'd come back and just order this just as their meal - it was that good.) The Mohogany Chicken with a sweet maple glaze was decadent and would totally get it again. The fish of the day was cooked to perfection and everything was very tasty from the sides to the salads and vegetables, especially the garlic mash and the broccolini . For dessert, we tried the white chocolate raspberry crème brûlée. The white chocolate chips on top were a nice touch but were unnecessary; the crème brûlée itself was truly decadent. It came with some dense yet mouthwatering white chocolate raspberry cookies on the side - every bite a flavorful disco in my mouth. This really is a good neighborhood spot for a date night , a family visit , or really just a perfect dinner overall, and I'm glad it's found it's home in Preston-Forest. (Yet I'm surprised I'm only just learning about it now!)

Took the mom to an early Mother's Day brunch. We were seated quickly in a booth. We asked and they have a bunch. I do like the styling of this place. Lots to choose from on the menu. She got the omelette and ate all of it. I had the tuna tower as my main. Really good. Only big issue is it took a while to pay. Systems weren't working. Finally they got my card to run.

Excellent service and warm atmosphere. The cream of mushroom soup is delicious. Both food and service here is consistently high quality.

Leeann was our waitress. What a ray of sunshine. Had a wonderful lunch. Cream of Mushroom soup and the Manhattan Clam Chowder were both amazing. The Turkey Bacon Club highly recommend. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Cordon Blue was outstanding,the Brussel Sprout underneath were perfectly done. Definitely going back.

Place is great always packed. My go to is a chicken peanut salad. It's unbelievable will always be back for this. I just wish it was still available at the Hueston on beltline.

Came here for early brunch with my mom pre-Easter. It was was not busy at 10am on a Saturday. I got a $6 mimosa, a decent value. Others got drip coffee, decent offering. There's a fairly large brunch menu but full menu was available. The dishes we ordered were all very good with large portions. Our server was very kind and accommodating with suggestions and small substitution requests. The restaurant is cute with classic American decor. I would definitely return if we are in the area.

This is a review for brunch, hoping to return for dinner. Brad, our seasoned server, took good care of us. We enjoyed the mimosas, enchiladas, and French toast. The menu had other nice selections. I was offered extra salsa and avocado crema, which was a nice touch. We got a complimentary small plate of dark chocolate bark with peppermint flavoring. The full menu looked varied enough, from steak to fish to pasta to the crab cake and eggs brunch offering. The place is light, airy, casual and has a good vibe. Reminded us of an updated Kip's burger place. There's a bar area with widescreen TV too. This seems like a neighborhood place (perhaps an older crowd) and is conveniently located off Forest Lane (not buried in the shopping center behind it). Easy reservations through Open Table.

The food looks good. The ambience and the staff are always good. It's a great neighborhood restaurant.

Great everything. Super fine tuned experience with servers that are conspicuously extraordinary in their a$$kickery. The horseradish salmon and bread pudding are quite likely the best 2 courses of food you could find in all of Dallas Texas. Put them in your mouth and shut up. Your welcome. Ask for Veronica.

Wonderful place that has great drinks and great food . The mushroom soup is excellent . I love the chicken Milanese salad .

Had a great lunch experience after being away for several years due to career. Ambiance as inviting as it always is. And our server, Cynthia, personable, knowledgeable about the menu, and had a great sense of humor. As always, the food is large. But I knew from previous visits, a go box was a given. I had the three shredded pork sliders. Excellent meat was tender and full of flavor. Instead of a side, I opted for the special black bean soup. Odd. Subtle spice but the beans were more of a thin mush rather than whole. Give non ground up beans. Great place and will be back.

We had my husband's 70th birthday dinner for 11 guests in their private room last Saturday night at The Woodlands American Grill restaurant. Managers John and Drew were both great to work with and confirmed everything beforehand several times. Our waitress "Pria" was absolutely AMAZING and provided perfect service with a smile! Our entrees were served in a timely manner and she was right on time with cocktail service and refills, etc! The room had a curtain we could close for privacy as we had guests making birthday toasts, speeches etc so the privacy curtain was great! The private party room even has it's own private door your guests can use for convenience in arriving or departing. They let me bring in my own birthday cake and did not charge a cake cutting fee. The food was delicious and had very generous portions! The guests all raved about how yummy the food was!! This is the 2nd time I've had a party in their private party room and it's been wonderful both times! I would recommend it HIGHLY!

We went here for dinner on a Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The restaurant is clean, modern, and comfortable. We had a booth but the tables are well-spaced as well. The menu is upscale and a bit pricey for some items but the food is high quality so it was worth the price. We started with a wedge salad, which has a different spin with pickled ginger on top. It added a new flavor and we liked it. It was an excellent wedge, one of the best I've had. I had the mahogany chicken and really liked it a lot. The chipotle-maple glaze is addicting. The chicken was tender and moist. No complaints. The wife had Campanella pasta and liked it although she said it had too much chicken! Too generous with the chicken, imagine that. The cheesecake for dessert was outstanding, almost like NYC. The service was excellent, attentive and efficient. Overall, we really liked this place and will return for sure. Maybe for brunch, which seems to be a popular option.

Been twice now - both great experiences. Great service, friendly staff. Food is high quality.

Team here is always exceptional. I don't have specific recommendations as I really return because of their kindness. & to me that speaks volumes! The location is easy to find, the staff is always helpful & the food never misses. Visit soon.

Delicious food, loved everything, especially the salmon bites and the desserts - We're definitely coming back soon!

Great food. I have visited numerous times and last week's lunch did not disappoint. Don't miss the Mac & cheese it's damn good! The pork chop is thick and juicy. My lunch buddy had all sorts of dietary restrictions, lactose intolerant, no grain, no nuts pretty much sucks to be him. The waitress listened and acquiesced to all of his needs. Great job accommodating the needs of your clients!

AMAZING! We were looking for a fun nice restaurant after church and came across this gem! The food was fabulous and pretty! Nice atmosphere! Clean bathrooms and clean inside. The host who answered the phone was so chipper and nice we thought, "We can't miss on this one because the he was so encouraging on the phone to come and try it out." Our waitress, KeKe, was so much fun! Ask to sit in her section. She was great!

Food was delicious! We had the wedge, chimmichurri steak, a burger and Mac-n-cheese. We would order all of it again. I can't understand how more people don't seem to find this spot! The restaurant is a little chilly but they brought me a blanket!

Doesn't look like much on the outside, but very elegant inside! Located inside a former Wendy's location, Woodlands impressed me with the quality of food and service. Not too busy when I arrived around 2:30 in the afternoon on a Wednesday - I was seated right away, placed my order, and had my meal within 5-7 minutes. I highly recommend trying this place if you're in the area!

Came in with my wife and father on a Sunday night. Found the host somewhat offstandish (i.e., not hospitable). Maybe we were not his target audience? Anyways our waitress was good. The bottle of wine, A San Pietro Pinot Grigio was great. The Tuna salad and Grilled flatbread were tasty. The Mushroom soup was underseasoned. We added a fair bit of salt to get it to an acceptable level. The toasted baguette was nice. On the bright side, the host was nowhere to be found upon our departure. Overall Woodlands was "fine" just not a great experience. BTW: If someone from the restaurant reads this. Please contact me. I believe my car was keyed at some point between 7 pm and around 8:30 pm on Sunday May 15. I wonder if Security Cams may have picked up who did this?

The ambiance in the restaurant is very casual. The service is great and friendly. We had the tuna tower and it was outstanding. My colleague and I had the steak salad and it was disappointing for the first time. It's usually very good. So this time I gave it a solid 3

Went back here for a work event, apparently they love this place. The service was top notch all around. We started with some appetizers, Hummus $9.50, Calamari $13.00 and the Artichoke & Spinach Dip $13.00. The hummus was red pepper this time but still very good. It was smooth and creamy, very tasty with their crisps. The calamari was also pretty good, kind of weird wrapped in a napkin sideways but the breading was still crisp and the sauce it came with complimented them well. The Artichoke & Spinach Dip was okay, nothing special here but they had the same crisps as the hummus. For my entrée' I got the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $33.00. This was very good which is why I bumped up their rating. The crab cake was large and delicious. It was on top of some mixed greens that had a great vinaigrette. The siracha mash was not really spicy but very tasty and went well with it. I did not order a dessert myself but got to try some of the apple crumble which was just okay taste wise. Not sure I would venture back on their price point but I am sure I will end up here again for a work thing.

Wow, wow, and wow again! Woodlands is an amazing hidden gem in a sea of so many restaurants in the West Dallas area. I was blessed to win a gift card to this spot and took my mom there today for an early dinner. Iris was our waitress and she was such a delight! My mom had already decided that she wanted the Preston Burger , which came with thick cut bacon, avocado, bbq sauce, and gouda cheese. Iris told us the specials and I got their Asian sea bass which came with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Everything was just amazing! The potatoes were super creamy, smooth, and tasted real! I had the sea bass grilled and it had a nice hint of spice, but could've been a little bit spicier for me. The broccoli was cooked just the way I liked it with a little crunch. My mom loved her burger and the lemon pepper fries were warm and delicious! Iris consistently checked on us and made us feel so welcome! She welcomed us to come back and my mom passed here often and will be back for lunch for sure. Such a great experience!!

I loved this place! I only found it looking at the specific area where I was going to be, and looking for a good happy hour (half-price wine all day Wednesday? No-brainer!!). But I was delighted to find GREAT food in a place that didn't necessarily impress me with decor. It just looks like....a restaurant. But the waiter offered to bring me some super bread and butter while I awaited my companion, he brought us some aMAZing house-made chocolate at the end of the meal, and the salmon salad I had was pretty close to perfect. I will definitely be back.

Mushroom soup was fantastic! Quick and friendly service. Beautiful interior. Will return!

Hopefully an anomaly. Service was excellent but the food not so much. Swordfish with shrimp special was not good. The swordfish was way overcooked, dry, and bland, while the accompanying shrimp were too salty to eat. My wife could only eat about a quarter of the swordfish at best. The horseradish salmon, good in the past, was overcooked, dry, and bland with no real horseradish flavor. Very disappointing.

Food is consistently good here as well as the service, however I do feel the portions could be larger Decor is sleek, nice bar area with woods and stone. I recomend the mushroom soup, one of my favorites and this is some of the best I've had. Lunch entree was the maple glazed salmon with broccolini over garlic mash - as mentioned earlier wish the fish piece was larger but over all deliciously made

A very nice place to have a business lunch. Can hear others in your party talking and food is very good!

The food and service were great! I got the fish tacos, and they tasted fantastic. I went with my family, some of whom have severe food allergies, and the restaurant was able to accommodate their needs very well. The ambiance was very peaceful and homely. Our waiter, Joel, was very well manered and friendly. Would recommend!

Our food was OK and service slow on Tuesday nite. But the problem was the bill. We were two couples and wanted to split the check. They had an payment device on the table. Out total was 99.00 plus we gave a 20.00 tip and ran a credit card. No way to split. But the charge came up again and we reentered the card. It charged us twice. We talked to server and she got the manager who looked at it and went back to fix the problem. In a few the server came back saying there was no way to reverse the charges once entered. She gave us 4 - 10.00 gift cards , 40.00 for a 120.00 overcharge. We left. BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT PAYING HERE.

The seating in the booths is worn out and needs to be replaced. There were plenty of empty tables and booths when we arrived and yet I believe we had one of the most comfortable booths. They should close off these areas until they are fixed. This is a pricey restaurant and the seating problems more than offset the good food and service. Kind of ruined the special occasion we went to celebrate. In this competitive market, restaurants that take care of the consumer are the restaurants that end up with the best reputations!

Ate at Woodlands last Friday with a group on 9 of us- with separate checks and specific eaters. Many thanks to Brad who did not miss a beat. We'll be back and will definitely ask for him again!