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Amerigo's Grille

MY REVIEW: My husband and I went to Amerigo's for Restaurant Week. This is a winner. Everything was perfect-from the delicious bread all the way through dessert and coffee. Our waiter Alijandro [Ali] was great. We were there at 4pm and as far as we could tell, we were the only diners in the restaurant. Being the only diners at an early hour in a restaurant can sometimes spell disaster----not this time tho. Glad we've discovered Amerigo's.

NAME: herbgrl
SUBMITTED: 9/4/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/2010
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: My wife and had dinner for the first time last Thursday evening. We are new to the area and one of my co-workers said that he and his wife dined there quite often.

I have worked in Europe in the past and really enjoy the food and service that Europeans give. Imagine my surprise when I discoverd this wonderful reasturant that is so close to my home!

We were greated promptly and were set with just a wine list. this gave us time to wind down and select a bottle of wine. We asked the waiter for a recomdation and he sent over the manager.The manager (Shannon)was very nice and informative. He suggested a wonderful bottle of Italian Pinot Noir.

The food was perfect and the waiter was promt but not pushy.

WE WILL BE BACK

NAME: David S.
SUBMITTED: 3/8/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 03/2010
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: It had been over a year since I dined at Amerigo’s Grille in the Woodlands, and I will return long before that much time passes again. It was always one of my favorite restaurants, even though it is tucked a little out of the way. When a group of us decided to get together again in The Woodlands, someone suggested Amerigo’s, and we all agreed to meet there for cocktails and dinner.

I called and made the reservation and right there I remembered why I love this place. The lady who took my reservation was professional and very courteous. When we arrived at the bar for cocktails, the piano was playing and the ambiance was outstanding. The bartender, Art, seduced my wife with one of his Chocolate Martinis and the rest of us poured over a first class wine list. We had glasses of wine and caught up with the managers Sean and Justin and it was like old home times for all of us.

When they took us to our table, the setting was beautiful and this restaurant continues to be one of the most romantic places and just plain friendly that you have to see it to believe it. Our waiter, Chad, took control over a rather loud table and explained Chef Arturo’s specials for the night. We had halibut, marinated rack of lamb, and something not on the menu but the regulars know about, a boar chop. We had their famous Brata Salad, and like something you remember from the past it was as delicious as we all remembered. When the entrees arrived we all dove in and all we did was ooh and ah about how delicious everything was.

Chef Arturo is still a genius with his food. Everyone has to try this place it is unbelievable. If you want professional service coupled with tons of personality then this is the place for you. I am going back really soon.

NAME: Thomas and Friends
SUBMITTED: 1/21/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 01/10
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: My wife and I had dined here a couple of years ago and had a bad experience.We decided to give it another shot and were blown away. It seemed to have a differant feel. When we made the reservaton we informed them that it was anniversy. We both had the specials which were seasond perfect and served hot. The server was attentive but not pushy.Then the manager named Shannon came and brought us a glass each of an Italian sparkling wine. We have traveled alot and we eat out quite often and I can say this was one of the best meals that we have ever had!

NAME: Blown Away
SUBMITTED: 12/15/2009   LAST VISIT WAS: 12/2009
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: We don't dine here very often, usually only special occasions. We have never had a bad meal; food, service, atmosphere, everything, is always exceptional.

NAME: Will H
SUBMITTED: 10/29/2009   LAST VISIT WAS: 10/2009
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times

MY REVIEW: We have enjoyed eating here in the past, so were glad to see they were hosting a wine dinner. My husband and I were seated at a table with about 8 other couples, all nice people, enjoyed the conversations...the food, not so much!

First, they opened ONE bottle of wine for each course, for all of us to share; so we got a very smal amount,and NO hint of a refill. The food served was in very small portions; a fruit gaspacho, too sweet for an appetizer. Cold bread served, and not replenished any time during the meal. The melon appetizer was a tiny piece of melon, with a half piece of proscuitto. Scallops that followed were two small, tough scallops, on a bed of lentils that was very spicy, and most of the women at the table did not care for it.

The entree was a piece of swordfish, bland seasoning, and they said "with asparagus", but I got one too thin piece, that could Not qualify as a vegetable.

Dessert was 3 small servings of fruit sorbet, no garnish of any kind, and Very uninspired, since we'd had fruit in two of the other "courses". I heard one of the couples saying they planned to stop for a hamburger on the way home, they were so unsatisfied!

This dinner was close to $175. in cost for the two of us..but No where near worth it. We have had dinners at better places , for less money, with Much better food and wines.

Further, my husband called, to let them know it was our anniversary. The restaurant said they could "take care of" that, and always gave the couple a "nice dessert". The waiter who conducted the dinner announced that he could not 'remember who" had an anniversary, so we raised our hands, when the question was put to us..Wish we had NOT! The waiter proceeded to sing "Happy Trails to You", like we were horses on a Rodeo trail ride. Decidedly tacky.(I am a Texan, and all for the fun of a sombrero and a song, etc., but at a nice dinner, i expect something with a bit more class!) My husband was not happy, as he would have been glad to pay for a nice dessert, but they told him they would "take care if it".We were served nothing.

As we left, our waiter gave us a very used looking plastic bag, like the kind you carry home from the grocery store. I could see it was a bottle, and went to lift it, thinking it would be heavy(full)...my mistake...as he said "Oh, there is a about a HALF a glass of wine left in there, your husband said it was his favorite tonight"

in my opinion, if you are giving leftovers as a gift, it would be Best skipped! There was barely 1/3 of a glass of wine. I did not want to say anything, so just said 'thank you" ,and we walked out.

With all of the great places to eat,I am not sure we will go back to Amerigo's, after this. just feel, that with the economy as it is, that we have been Much more appreciated, in many other places.

NAME: Jade555
SUBMITTED: 8/31/2009   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/2009
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times

MY REVIEW: Our first time here and what a wonderful place to celebtrate our anniversary! From start to finish, the meal, service, food, atmosphere was first class. My husband's sea bass was incredible and my angel-hair crusted snapper was to die for. Have not had that in any restaurant anywhere in the world. Lobster bisque just right -- not heavy, thick cream-based -- and not too rich. The spinach salad was divine with the freshest greens, blue cheese and a savory zinfandel dressing. No piped in music, noisy diners or garish decor -- this place has it all and we need more restaurants like it.

NAME: discerning Walden diners
SUBMITTED: 8/22/2009   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/2009
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: I decided to try Amerigo's Grill since it had been quite awhile since my last visit. Some things remained the same, great music from the pianist, soothing ambiance, attentive wait staff, flavorful dipping sauce with the bread. Even the Tiramisu dessert was on target. The misstep was in the main dish. I had ordered the Pappardelle which stated that it came with large sea scallops. Imagine my surprise when the dish arrived with scallops slightly larger that bay scallops. They must have been baby ones. The waiter told me to be careful because the plate was very hot. I thought that odd until I tasted the scallops. I tried to cut them in half and found them to be tough and overcooked. They were chewy and dried out. The noodles in the dish were also overdone. I believe that my dish was placed in the oven to heat it up, but someone forgot to watch it and it became overcooked. It was disappointing, but I will try Amerigo's again one day, but it will be for a different dish. This time the bread and dessert saved the meal from being a total disaster.

NAME: J. Mills
SUBMITTED: 6/6/2009   LAST VISIT WAS: 06/06/09
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: I was very impressed with Amerigo's for a variety of reasons. The waitstaff is very courteous and seem to know the menu back and forth. Our server was very honest with us, telling us what he really liked, and even at one point pointing my wife to a different LESS EXPENSIVE entree than the one she was originally going to get. (She absolutely loved it by the way, the "Snapper Del Amore".)

The decor is amazing and the wine list is surely the most extensive I've seen, though they could certainly use more wines by the glass. (No shiraz, and one sauvignon blanc?) The food was excellent, if a little pricey, but with the atmosphere and overall quality of the restaurant, and the food itself I can understand it. The seafood was very fresh, and the recipes were creative. We will certainly be going back soon.

NAME: woodlanddiner
SUBMITTED: 4/26/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 04/07
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: We were very excited to celebrate a special birthday at Amerigo's, and had a party of 8 ready to feast at "one of Houston's best restaurants". The four appetizers were ordered on the waiter's recommendation and were underwhelming. The calamari was chewy, the crab cheesecake so-so and the avocado pancake quite good. The lobster bisque was very salty and lacked the flavor bisque often has from the sherry. The waiter also recommended the chopped salad which turned out to be a huge disappointment. It was bland and contained little bluecheese and even less hearts of palm and avocado. The Caesar salad was good if you like garlic and oil, but the long whole lettuce leaves made for a lot of work.

Half of our entrees first appeared on the tray stand soon after our salads and were sent back to some heat lamp. When the main course was delivered, it was clear that some dishes were just plated and some had been sitting and wilting for 20 minutes. There was no effort to even disguise this snafu. The pastas were average. The Linguini fra diavalo was oily and not spicy, although the shellfish was plentiful and the shrimp were large. The Penne Nina good and the linguini with lobster rich and creamy. None of the dishes were exceptional or worthy of the inflated prices. Sauces were average and salty, and way too oily.

We hoped that desserts would save this mediocre dining experience, but unfortunately some followed suit. The apple tart was microwaved until the pastry was doughy and tough. A pop-tart would have tasted better. The chocolate mousse was bland but the fruit was fresh.

I think that the overall atmosphere was festive and the restaurant has attractive art on the walls. The bathrooms are clean and spacious. It was the indifference of the hostess and manager, and the feeling of being rushed one minute and ignored the next, that really got to me. We spent hundreds of dollars on the dinner and received very little friendliness from the employees from beginning to end. Any restaurant has its off nights but I am not willing to give Amerigo's another shot.

NAME: Woodlandsnative
SUBMITTED: 4/22/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: April 2007
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: Wow, this place was a little hard to find, but worth the hunt. The plaque on the wall said the Chef was one of the top Chefs in Houston, they were right. The NY Stip was excellent and the dessert was pure decadence. The setting is very romantic and you could actually have a conversation without yelling at each other.

If you have not been to Amerigo's Grille you are missing the best kept secret in the Woodlands area.

NAME: Joseph
SUBMITTED: 3/22/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: March 3, 2007
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: Strong Points: nice setting & ambiance, helpful & smiling hostesses, clean restorooms, extremely flavorful & balanced red pepper soup; large shrimp; managers always visible & active; beautiful presentation

Weak Points: Sirloin steak lacked flavor & was over cooked; no one waited to see if the steak was prepared right; shrimp (Gambini) sauces were too delicate & had no depth; zuchinni appetizer was $10- it was 3 bias cut slices of fried zuchinni; waitress did not clean our table off- crumbs everywhere; prices did not match website; overinflated prices for unimpressive food

NAME: cheapthrills
SUBMITTED: 2/16/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 02/07
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: Indeed one of the best restaurants in The Woodlands, with a very friendly staff and management. For those that are not locals, it could be a bit difficult to find, but well worth the effort. Dark without being foreboding, and the food is excellently prepared. The small (cozy) wine cellar, fairly recently added on, has a surprisingly good selection of wines for those aficionados, although the markup per bottle is higher than one might expect.

One of my regular stops (in addition to a dear friend) when I come into The Woodlands - I recommend you make it one of yours.

NAME: RDRR
SUBMITTED: 10/15/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 10/2006
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times

MY REVIEW: OK I have heard, read RAVE reviews, but just never went. Some friends of ours were going and told us to tag along. Our friends (he being a real Chef and she being his helper) told us that this is the best place in the entire Woodlands area to eat. I totally agree!

I had the tuna carpaccio to start (along with our guests)...this was the thickest slices I have ever had in my entire life! It was sooooo tasty, better than some sushi I have had! My husband had the lobster ravoli to start. This was just the best! The lobster was plentful and not hidden by the other ingredience in the ravoli.

For dinner I had the baby trout, there was not anything "baby" about this baby! It was a little large for me, but it was so light and the preperation was just fantastic. Not to over spiced, just the right amount to let the flavor of the trout come alive! My husband had the veal medalions and he just savored every flavor. The sauce could have been cut back a bit, but it was really hard for him not to lick his plate!

Our guests had the sauteed crab claws (not as good as L0**s off of Rayford) and lobster bisque. The bisque is wonderful as it is made with a stock and not a cream base. There is cream in it, but having the stock as a base keeps it from being to rich. There was plenty of lobster floating in the bisque for everyone to savor.

Watistaff is knoweldgable and friendly without being overbearing. One of the most professional around. The decor is hard to tell as the lighting is low but not so bad as you feel if you are in the dark. Such a great experience, I cannot wait to go again!

NAME: Lovetoeatout
SUBMITTED: 6/8/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 6/2/06
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: Fabulous. Most inventive menu and the best service in The Woodlands area. The attention to our dining and the service we received was on par with T*ony's and Cafe A*nnie.

J*aspers, T*ommy Bahama*s and all the other can't hold a candle to this established place.

Thank you for an incredible evening.

NAME: Zander
SUBMITTED: 5/21/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 3/06
FREQUENCY: Visited once

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