Americas

02/15/09

WRITING THIS REVIEW FOR THE AMERICAS IN WOODLANDS, TX

by bpearce21 at Citysearch

THIS IS THE BEST RESTURAUNT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. I RECCOMEND THIE EMPANADAS TO EVERYONE, ALSO THE LOCATION IN THE WOODLANDS HAS A SPECIAL EVERY MONDAY NIGHT, HALF PRICED WINE BOTTLES WHICH ARE PRICED FAIRLY ANY WAYS. THE HOST TOOK US TO THE ELEVATOR AND THEN MET US DOWNSTAIRS BY THE TIME WE ARRIVED, THERE DIDNT SEEM AS IF THERE WAS A BAD TABLE TO BE SAT AT IN THE BUNCH AND WE WERE RIGHT. OUR TABLE WAS LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO THE INDOOR WATERFOUNTAIN/WALL/MURAL AND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR PATIO, PERFECT VIEW OF THE WATERWAY AND THE LOFTS ACROSS THE WAY. EVERYTIME MY BOYFRIEND OF I TOOK A SIP OF OUR WATER IT WAS REFILLED VERY PROMPTLY. THE SAUCES TOOK ON VERY UNIQUE COLORS AND FLAVORS, AMERICAS IN THE WOODLANDS HAS TAKEN MY DINING EXPERIENCES TO A COMPLETELY DIFFRENT LEVEL!!!! THE ATTIRE IS BUSINESS CASUAL AND VERY POSH BUT ARTISTIC AND MODERN AT THE SAME TIME, WITH A SOUTHEN AMERICA FLAIR. VERY IMPRESSED.

• Pros: STAFF, AMBIENCE, WONDERFUL FLAVORS, IN THE WOODLANDS AWAY FROM THE CITY
• Cons: TRY TO FIND A PARKING GARAGE INSTEAD OF PARKING ALONG SIDE THE BUILDING, IT WILL BE HARD TO GET OUT

01/10/09

Best restaurant in city

by robmardock at Citysearch

Big caveat - I visited Americas back in 2007. But I just thought about Americas tonight and about what a great experience I had, and I really wanted to write a review. I had the best surf and turf at Americas. I remember the steak melted in my mouth, and the lobster tail was smooth... Plus the creme brule was amazing. Our waiter was fine. It's a shame that the biggest complaints people have is of their server - that really does make a difference and restaurants should train their staff to be friendly no matter how pricey the place is. But I recall that our server was very friendly. This is an excellent special occasion restaurant that did not disappoint.

• Pros: Surf and Turf
• Cons: None

02/14/08

Nice Atmosphere, Great Food

by jlynn26 at Citysearch

I tried out Americas after a friends recommendation. We made reservations for 7:30 and we were seated right away. The restaurant was so different inside, it was beautiful! Our service was excellent, everything was served just at the right time and we did not feel rushed at all. The food was fantastic and the tres leches and cheesecake was the best! I was very happy with everything and we had a great night

01/19/08

Still one of the best steaks in town

by AdrianMarie at Citysearch

Still one of the best steaks, or churrascos, in town. We went on a Thursday night and were seated promptly. The steak was awesome as usual. My husband ordered the special with the lobster tail, while it was delicious, it was a bit on the small side. The salad, meat, veggies and tre leches were all great. Can't wait to go back.

• Pros: great steaks, tres leches
• Cons: cosntruction and parking

07/19/07

Great time, great food

by rachelle1980 at Citysearch

My husband and I visited on the recommendation of a friend and were very satisfied. The service staff was amazing - our waiter especially. He was friendly, attentive and made excellent suggestions on sauces (my husband didn't like the dipping sauce served, so he brought him an excellent alternative) and dessert (the bread pudding is to die for!). The atmosphere itself is worth the trip out - unique and beautiful. We'll definitely be back and have been recommending it to all of our friends.

• Pros: Food, atmosphere, drinks, service
• Cons: none!

11/21/06

so this is what expensive fusion brazilian food taste like

by missorenishii at Citysearch

the ambience is breathtaking, as if you're in the midst of something exotic ... the best way to explain the trendy decor is a cross between a rainforest and a volcano. a place with such attention to detail only hints at how expensive this place is. yes, the food is pricey ... really pricey ... but the quality of food is just as equally detailed as it's surroundings... and satisfying to the palette. great place for a dinner for 2 if you're willing to drop the cash. definitely a place to experience at least once.*

• Pros: ambience, food
• Cons: expensive!

11/05/06

Atmosphere...

by dbahry at Citysearch

In a word...Atmosphere. You will have a hard time concentrating on the dish in front of you because you will be taking in the design of the room.

10/25/06

Best Romantic Restaurant

by ilenek at Citysearch

Wow! Great place to take visitors from out of town. Everything I have tried has been outstanding and the waitstaff is extremely kind and helpful! Try anything and everything! Must try Tres Leches for dessert!

• Pros: Everything Is Good
• Cons: Expensive

10/08/06

Still the Best!

by etesch at Citysearch

Americas is where we always go to celebrate special occasions and it's still the best! Service is always top-notch and the food is always delicious. If there's a featured "off the menu" item that you've had in the past, they will gladly make it for you if you request it. They also have a great selection of wines at every price. This is where to go when you want a truly special evening.

• Pros: Great service, great food

06/21/06

Great date spot!

by punkprincess_2002 at Citysearch

We went to America's with very high expectations after reading these reviews and looking at the menu online. First of all, the atmosphere is very out of the ordinary and fun while still keeping a very upscale look. We felt very comfortable (not stuffy or overly pretentious at all) and our server was perfectly attentive and didn't make us feel rushed. The mojito was excellent; the best I've yet to have in Houston. The complimentary plantain chips and what tasted like a cilantro pesto dip were difficult to stop eating! But I must say that the smoked crab fingers with polenta and the Chilean sea bass with spoon bread were both served with butter sauces that were far too rich for my palate. Enjoyable, but not my favorite dishes of the evening. The real winners were the potato crusted calamari and the churrasco steak. The calamari is the best I've had anywhere besides Canyon Cafe. The steak was the most tender steak that I have had in my entire life! Absolutely wonderful and I am usually not a steak eater at all. The rice and vegetables were nice, but definately seemed like an afterthough with so much care put into the main dishes. We ended dinner with cappuccino and tres leches. The tres leches (one of my favorite desserts to indulge in) is truly the best anywhere...pure heaven. The total for an early dinner that stuffed us for the rest of the day was $160 including a nice tip. Not bad for such an enjoyable anniversary dinner. We will definately be back (and back and back!), but with less of an appetite because it is expensive for our college student budgets! The happy hour at the bar downstairs looked quite fun as well. America's just won over 2 more lifetime customers!