Conroe area eateries, what is good?

[Glockster69]

It seems I may start meeting people in the area on a regular basis and I'm wondering where the good or exceptional places for the $$ are, but not the chain stuff on the highways.

I'm not opposed to them but, we all know what they serve so I'm looking for good/unique places on, OR off the beaten path.

Grazie!

 

[Texasjack]

McKenzie's BBQ is always good and at a good price. Joe's Italian (not open Mondays) is VERY good and at a very good price. I think 99% of the cops in town eat at those two places. Both are on North Frazier, a mile or so south of N336.

They opened a Black Walnut at the airport (a little bit east of the airport on N336) that has a wide variety and decent prices. Smokey Joe's BBQ on I45N isn't bad.

There's a church just east of the 336 loop on 2854 (the road going to Gun Emporium) that has a great lunch and very cheap. Soul food. Pork chops, fried catfish, etc. I think it's West Tabernacle Church. I can't go alone because there's so much food I need help getting up.

Vernon's Catfish Kitchen on 105 west of Conroe (past the lake) is very good and has good prices. A bunch of TGT folks went there after a meet at Shooter's Station. Their chicken fried steaks and chicken are terrific.

There are lots of Mexican restaurants, but honestly none of them stands out as really being great. A few non-chain burger joints some locals like, but I've never been impressed.

 

[MetalCutter]

I'll second the recommendation for Black Walnut at the airport, good food & great views if anybody is flying.

If downtown, go to the Red Brick Tavern. Vernon's Catfish is good, their Bar-B-Q joint nearby...not so much.

 

[Tejano Scott]

Vernons Country Katfish is good. We've had a few meets before there and they've tolerated us well. If they can handle a Houston TGT crowd, I imagine they're game for about anything.

 

[Texasjack]

Vernon's BBQ joint is just OK. Just.

 

[Glockster69]

Black Walnut sounds good to me. Joe's Italian & Red Brick Tavern sound good too.

Keep 'em coming and thanks!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Another for Vernon's...

 

[Glockster69]

Looks like Friday we're going to try The Black Walnut, are jeans ok? My guess is yes but thought I'd check.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Looks like Friday we're going to try The Black Walnut, are jeans ok? My guess is yes but thought I'd check.

We?

 

[Glockster69]

It seems I may start meeting people in the area on a regular basis ...

We?

Yes, you're not the only person I've gone out with. I thought you knew.

 

[Texasjack]

I don't know of any restaurants in Conroe where jeans are banned. In some, they'll just be glad you're wearing pants.

 

[Texasjack]

I like the burger at Walnut. Substitute the sweet potato fries - they're very good. Some of the folks at work swear by the fish, shrimp, or lobster tacos. Salads and pasta dishes are good.

At Joes, go for one of the specials of the day or pick from the lunch menu (smaller portions than supper, but still generous and cheap).

 

[MetalCutter]

Try Tony's Deli out on 105 by Walden. Nothing fancy but damn good sandwiches.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Yes, you're not the only person I've gone out with. I thought you knew.

Well I never...

 

[Dawico]

Well I never...

Well maybe you should sometime.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

ha

 

[Glockster69]

Crap! Black Walnut caters to the $100 burger club and closes at 3pm, gotta find somewhere else for tonight.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Just tell them you'll pay for them to stay open, & have the place to yourselves....

 

[Glockster69]

Depends on much I have left over after buying that Wilson Supergrade. BRB ....

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I get to shoot it first, ok?