Things To Do
Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen
This is our go-to place for fantastic authentic Mexican food. Try their tuna tostadas, ceviche, any of the enchiladas, and their award-winning cucumber-serrano margarita.
Amrina
We went here for Rhonda's birthday and were blown away: incredible food, and amazing service.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
If we want breakfast or brunch, we go here. Get the shrimp & grits!
Bluewater Seafood - Champions
The freshest shrimp, crab legs, and crawfish in Houston.
Doris Metropolitan
If you want to have a special night out at one of the finest steakhouses in Houston, this is the place. The Doris Metropolitan was a 2023 semifinalist in the James Beard Awards.
El Tiempo Cantina - Vintage
El Tiempo is a great Tex-Mex spot for fajitas and margs. They have two locations close to Oak Tree Manor: Vintage Park (linked here) and in The Woodlands. On Saturday evenings at the Vintage Park location, if you eat on the patio, there is usually a local musician playing. If you get fajitas, add the quail!
Hobbit Cafe
It comes in pints, my Precious! The Hobbit Cafe has and incredible selection of mead, wines, and amazing burgers - what more could a traveler want?
Tony's New York Pizza II
Tony's has been Frank and Roman's favorite pizza spot for years, and now Rho and her kids love it, too. Amazing pizza. Unpretentious, laid back, and homey.
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
Whiskey Cake is a farm to kitchen gem. They do not believe in microwaves, and everything, including their amazing Old Fashioned, is made from scratch. It's a great spot for dinner or brunch! Get the Whiskey Cake - it's incredible!
The Blind Finch
We love this speakeasy hidden in an unassuming strip mall in Spring. You'll need to walk around back to get in, because of Prohibition and all, but the ambiance and the drinks are spectacular. They encourage 20s dress, and were incredible to us when we took our engagement pictures there.
Holman Draft Hall
This is a marvelous open-air bar in Midtown Houston. Tons of beers on tap and great pub food. We celebrated Rho's 50th birthday here.
Little Woodrow's Tomball
This is a great place to grab a beer and watch an Astros game. We like this place because it's named for our English Cream Golden Retriever, Woodrow (okay, not really), it's pet and cigar-friendly, the atmosphere is great and they make a great pizza.
Old Town Spring
Historic Old Town Spring is home to over 100 independently owned shops, restaurants and artisans. You'll find one-of-a-kind treasures, great food, local musicians and even a great cigar-friendly bar called Prohibition!
Market Street
Market Street is a higher-end shopping district in The Woodlands with shops and restaurants.
George Mitchell Preserve
Are things feeling too people-y? Then this is a great place to escape into nature. Hiking trails, bike trails, and peace and quiet.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Fantastic concert venue in The Woodlands. If you're planning to send a few days in the area, and want to catch a concert while you're here, this is the place.