Restaurants near El Lago

“Highly recommend!!! The pizza is handmade fresh cooked over an open wood fire stove. Old school on tap Root beer float. It has Outdoor seating as well. If you’re looking for good food and drinks with a good atmosphere/selection of beers/wine. This is a great place with such a nice historical feel. Friends and Family would all enjoy stopping by anytime lunch/brunch/dinnerPro Tip: They have different special on different days. So look at there website and you’ll see the days and Special for that day.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly”

“Great date night spot. Has an upstairs deck that over looks the water at sunset and they have some really good wine to choose from. I also recommend the hummingbird cake!!”

“Just tried today for first time and loved everything I had. Almost went to shipleys but now I'll just come here! Kolaches were perfect, donuts thick, fluffy, and just the right amount of glaze. Croissants thick and yummy. All was delicious!. Will be back!!!”

“I have only had great experiences with my food from here. Unlike the previous poster about the stale and hard bakery goods that has never been my experience. Perhaps she was just a “troll”??”

“The menu is quite large with so much variety. Their house salad dressing is really delicious and if you choose the pasta Alfredo as your side you won’t believe how big the portion is. My husband got the stuffed red fish and for the first time ever couldn’t eat it all. I recommend sharing an entree so you can save room for dessert which I hear the bread pudding is delicious. I just didn’t have room”

“Food was very good and hot in temperature and deliciousKid-friendliness: The staff was very nice and friendly and came and asked us if we needed anything all the time”

“I threw a baby shower for my little sister here and it was amazing! Working with Autumn and Madison was so easy. They accommodated all of my needs and it was perfect. I highly recommended this place for the view and people!”

“Bree was in house today when we stoped in for our first time here, and she was so accommodating and sweet! Amazing service and experience! We will definitely be coming ”

“This place is perfect I loved my dinner and the view was very pretty the only sad part was it was windy so we had to run to the car. Great service even better entrees. Thank you”

“We ordered the jalapeño cheddars for an appetizer and it was alright. They were extremely hot, temperature wise, bit nothing better than the frozen ones you can by at the groceries. Then we both ordered the Gyro plate which came with fries and man, that was the best gyro I've had in this area. The meat was fresh so it came out steaming with tomatoes and onions topped with the house tzatziki sauce. Everything went extremely well together, the fires well seasoned, we did have to add salt cause we like our fies salty. To end our meal, we ordered the Baklava which was very rich and not too sweet, we loved it! I usually have baklava where the honey overtakes most of the taste but it was subtly used in this case so you could actually enjoy the richness and flavor.The service wasn't bad but they do cook everything fresh so it does take a while for the orders to come out. The ambience was nice, the pictures to the tables really made you feel like you were in Greece. The smell of the restaurant took me out of Deer Park and Traight into Athens, we enjoyed our experience. Overall, we highly recommend and will definitely go back to try their other items. 9/10.”

“Great as always...but I have to specifically mention how awesome Nicolas was. Of course, every server we've had has been awesome, but Nicolas set himself on a higher level by his outgoing personality and professionalism. But it was athletic basketball abilities that really wowed the crowd. Yes, I said athletic abilities...So one of the many many kids that were "electronically entertained" (I'm not exaggerating...EVERY kid in that place had a phone or tablet captivating their robotic attention)...one of those kids wasn't paying attention and knocked over a syrup bottle. Nicolas caught that out of the corner of his eye, lept over to that table and snatched it just before hitting the ground and making a massive mess. He did this amazing rolling recovery off the floor, popped up and calmly placed it back on the table like nothing even happened!!!! Funny thing was, all of us that were there, saw it and were amazed..extept for one person...you guess who it was? Yep, the kid memorized by his electronic babysitter!! So sad. I digress. If you are looking for GREAT service, and possibly to see more of his athletic skills, ask for Nicolas...you won't be disappointed!!!”

“Tricky finding the entrance between the pub and tattoo shop I believe. Got a strawberry shake nothing fancy. My only problem was it didn't make it home ?. That thing was delicious and they were packed when we walked in line was quick.”

“Stopped here multiple times while in town for work. Not only was the coffee high quality and prepared with care and precision, but all the employees were extremely friendly. I will certainly be back next time I'm in ”

“Wonderful BUY 1 GET 1 Free Coupon for the Signature Lattes (made hot, iced, or frappe style) they are offering to our neighborhood so my bf and I decided to check it out. We also used the coupon to try the Nutella Stuffed Waffle and tried 1 entree item. Huge savings and great 1st time deal!We loved the drinks. Delicious and unique flavors. Perfect serving sizes. I loved the employees. They were so kind and always smiling. Very attentive. The owner also approached us and talked to us while we enjoyed the drinks and food.They host weekly bingo and trivia nights where you win prizes as well as free coffee or drinks. I'd come and play games sometime. Definitely will be coming back here.Tons of free games to play with friends and family and wifi for students to study!Kid-friendliness: There is a whole playset of toys here for children to enjoy while parents enjoy some food and coffee. Also a kids menu is available! Definitely bring your kids :D”

“Great ice cream, fast service, clean, great music selection. The lavender honey ice cream was surprisingly delicious. Also, the spoons are color changing!Kid-friendliness: They have a mini scoop size that was perfect for my 2 year old!”

“Our “Sunday Adventures” brought us to Athena’s Corner.We have been searching for authentic Mediterranean food since coming back from Israel that was a closer to home and without driving into Houston. Athena’s Corner is the best by far in this search.Edit2nd visit:We really liked our first selections from the 1st visit but wanted to try other selections from the menu.For appetizers, we tried the KeftedesMeatballs, Falafels & Dolmades Ladoregano.The meatballs were interesting but smaller portions than expected. The Falafels were small, slightly over cooked (maybe we are spoiled from our Israel trips) but had a good taste.For entrees we had Large Greek Salad with Gyro & Chick Pea Salad with Gyro.For dessert we had the Ravani which was amazing!First Visit:Everything from the appetizer to dessert was excellent.We ordered the Dolmades Ladoregano and Hummus for Appetizers.For main dishes, we ordered Chickpea Salad and the Gyro Plate.For dessert, we shared a Chocolate Mousse Cake.We will definitely be back soon!”

“Arguably the best food experience in the greater Houston area. Exciting and delicious! An open mind is all you need! What an amazing evening! Chef and the staff are incredible! Do yourself a favor folks. And it’s even better with friends!”

“I wasn’t blown away by anything in particular but it was really good and we will definitely go back. Nice place to sit and enjoy the weather with a burger and beer.”

“I've been wanted to try this restaurant for quite a while and tonight we tried Fuji Ramen Bay Colony. It did not disappoint.E V E R Y T H I N G we ordered was amazing. Ivan, our server did a great job. He took my fish allergy seriously and did not scoff when I ordered sushi. I was able to enjoy the non fish sushi as well as the chicken karaage ramen. And to top it off, the check was only $105 for 3 adults including 4 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 3 alcoholic beverages. We will be back!”

“The catfish fillets were impeccably cooked to perfection—crispy on the outside, yet tender and flaky on the inside. Each bite was bursting with flavor. I highly recommend this place.”

“Our dinner here was excellent. We were able to get a seat right away. I enjoyed the music and atmosphere. I had the jerk chicken, plantains and greens. The jerk chicken was not too spicy and a nice portion. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The greens weren’t your typical greens. They were very flavorful and had pieces of red pepper which gave it a nice taste. The plantains were so good! My husband had the grilled snapper. The snapper was plated beautifully and tasted excellent. The assortment of Caribbean juices was also really fun to try. The Sorrel juice was my favorite, an absolute must. I was impressed with how healthy everything was. The restaurant was also very clean. We will definitely be regulars here.”

“Our family goes there to eat all the time, the food is delicious!! Highly recommended ? don't wait to try the food, everything is delicious, thank you very much! They are always very kind to people too, see you laterParking: Because of the gas station and the delicious food there is not very many places to park buf believe me the wait is worth it!”

“EVERYTHING about this place is authentic and wonderful! They make the noodles in-house and they are PERFECTLY chewy and soft. Had the gyoza and two bowls of Miso ramen (one spicy) absolutely delicious. Best and most authentic japanese ramen I've had since moving to TX ABSOLUTELY MUST TRY!! ♡♡♡”

“I eat sushi 3 times a week. Nothing beats Sushi Bori. If you live in Houston… don’t even waste your time ordering somewhere else. You won’t be disappointed. Facts.”

“The cutest most aesthetic little boba shop! This place made my mom go from a boba hater to a boba lover! The tapioca is always fresh and flavorful and there's so so many flavors! Plus the Korean corn dogs always make the perfect savory snack to pair with a sweet drink!”

“I had long assumed this restaurant was overly formal, but I couldn't have been more mistaken. It's actually a relaxed and cozy spot with reasonably priced dishes, especially given the quality and portions.The service was outstanding; our waitress was extremely attentive. The food was delicious, and I'm glad I finally visited. The next time I'm in Kemah, I'll definitely stop by again—I have my eye on the T-bone Steak for my next meal!”

“My wife and I dined here on a Thursday evening, and were sat somewhat awkwardly across from a group of three women dining together. We were the only people in the restaurant. The experience was --- interesting. As is common with tasting menu restaurants, there was a story to go with each dish presented. Also as common with this sort of thing, some dishes were better than others, and many were just okay. At $150 per person, it was on the expensive side, and I question whether it was worth that. Perhaps $100 would have been appropriate. A wine/cocktail option was offered for something like an additional $125, but everyone declined. We were filled to excess by the food, and found it difficult to imagine having space for drinks on top of that. An interesting experience, but we are unlikely to return at this price point. I think that I have decided that tasting menus just aren't my cup of tea, and I really prefer to go to a place where I can select exactly what I want.”

“I love Crumbl cookies! It’s so nice to have different types of choices everyday! I also love their delivery service. They always arrive fast and in perfect condition!”