Katy's newest restaurants/bars continue to impress local foodies and beer afficionados. The competition for customers only raises the stakes, or steaks, for chefs to prepare higher quality dishes. Traditional bar food has been elevated to scratch-made specialties with unique flavor profiles. And well drinks have been replaced by signature cocktails and local brews.
Check our list of the Top 5 new places in Katy with great dining and drinking selections, and exciting daily specials. Each location offers customers a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service.
KATY MAGAZINE l JUNE 2019
By Jennifer Miko
Bar Louie
2707 Commercial Center Blvd.
281-394-5480
Last January, Bar Louie opened its doors. Patrons to the LaCenterra shopping center often miss this gem because it’s tucked in the back between the new Alamo Drafthouse and The Grand at LaCenterra. Once inside, though, patrons gravitate to the bar to check out the selection, including 30 draft taps.
Raise Your Glass
Bartenders offer samples of the many local beers to help find your new favorite. They also encourage guests to ask the servers about Bar Louie’s local, rotating and seasonal beers or additional tapped and capped beers. Some favorite Texas breweries stay in the rotation: Karbach, Fulbrook Ale Works, 11 Below and Revolver Brewing Company.
Bar Bites
The establishment proudly serves sharable dishes and taste-bud-rocking entrees. Their website even tempts guests “to join the gastrobar revolution.” Stop in to try their Chicken and Churros - beer-battered fried chicken breast, savory spiced churros with maple glaze and smoked onion ranch. Don’t miss $5.00 Burger Nights - Tuesday from 5:00 pm – closing.
Bar Louie’s private dining room, with a 75” flat screen seats 50+, and they can open the garage door for additional patio seating. Check their menu for Happy Hour and “Reverse” Happy Hour schedules and pricing.
Growler USA
1443 FM 1463 281-396-4277
Owner Lance Mayo, Aggie grad and Katy resident, welcomes guests to his family-friendly pub.
Wet Your Whistle
Growler USA’s impressive beer wall, with 100 taps of craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and more, might seem intimidating. To guide patrons to their new favorite brew, the menu lists the beers in helpful sections like “Ambers and Browns,” “Hoppy” and “Sours and Fruity.” The pub’s Cicerone-certified servers can also offer educated suggestions. To make the beer experience more enjoyable, customers can try a craft beer flight.
Tempt Your Taste Buds
Growler USA boasts 85-90% of their beers come from Texas breweries. To complement these specialty beers, the pub offers a great selection of appetizers like pretzel sticks and fried pickles. But save room for the burgers, club sandwiches or Mahi-Mahi Tacos.
Growler at a Glance
Tuesday - Kids Eat Free
The servers have plenty of coloring books and high chairs ready.
Wednesday - Pint Night
Growlers hosts a local brewery to showcase six to eight of their beers on the wall.
Dogs Welcome
Guests with four-legged friends can also enjoy the pub’s dog-friendly patio.
Check their website for family game nights in the summer.
Mo’s Irish Pub
23511 Katy Fwy.
281-665-3535
Mo’s Irish Pub just celebrated their second anniversary at their Katy location. Stop by for Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm to enjoy one of their twenty-two draft beers for just $2.22.
Say, "Cheers!"
The pub features an extensive selection of craft, domestic and imported beers like Karbach Hopadillo IPA, Shock Top’s Belgian White and Mo's Home Brew, an American amber/red lager. Plus, the bartenders specialize in pouring Guinness' 3-Step Perfect Pint!
More Than Munchies
The pub also offers an extensive menu of scratch-made dishes. Make sure to try Mo’s Shepherd’s Pie, made from the family recipe, and the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage. While dining, or relaxing at the bar, watch your favorite team on the big TV screens posted throughout the pub - inside and out!
Mo's Events
Monday Cornhole Tournaments
7:00 pm
Prizes awarded to the top three entrants
Tuesday Night Trivia
8:00 pm
Prizes awarded to the top three teams
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights
Live music from local bands
Scholars and Scoundrels Bar & Grill
1251 Pin Oak Rd.
346-307-7434
Scholars and Scoundrels has quickly become a favorite spot to grab a bite or watch a game on one of their many TVs in the bar or dining area - ask anyone who's waited in line to get inside!
Stop in for $2.00 Ziegenbocks all day, every day. Or, try something news because the beer well changes about every two weeks. Manager Tony Petronella says Scholars and Scoundrels wants to be the place that introduces people to craft beers.
What's on Tap?
With 100 beers on tap, the servers and bartenders can find a flavor profile for everyone, including trending sour beers. Scholars and Scoundrels features local Texas beers, as well as Ghost in the Machine, from Parish Brewing in Louisiana, considered the hottest IPA on the market.
What's in a Name?
The Scholars and Scoundrels menu features cleverly-named comfort foods and unique dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients.
“Did We Just Become Best Friends?” - flight of deep-fried bacon, candied bacon and jalapeno bacon
“To Cheese or Not to Cheese” - 11-cheese blend of their specialty Mac ‘n Cheese balled up and fried
“Scoundrel Fries” - prepared with their award-winning chili and green chile queso, fajita beef and Scoundrel Sauce piled on a large mound of fries
The Social Pub and Grill
1721 Spring Green Blvd.
281-396-4627
Fans of Katy's Social Pub & Grill continue to grow. Customers return to the indoor-outdoor bar and grill for its menu selection of delicious food and refreshing libations.
Toasting Texas
Ask your server for a Texas favorite like Blue Testament, Karbach Hopadillo and Lovestreet on draft. By the bottle, they carry Austin EastCiders, St. Arnold’s Lawnmower and more. Servers at the Social Pub & Grill admit the Crawford Bock (in the can) is a crowd favorite.
Serving Up Specialties
The Social Pub & Grill also collaborates with Daddy Duncan’s BBQ to create crowd-pleasing dishes. His well-known brisket tops the pub’s nachos, street tacos and loaded fries. Check out their menu for other popular items like the Juicy Lucy Burger and homemade pork sliders.
Social Happenings
Monday
Kids eat for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Tuesday
Steak Night
Every Day
Happy Hour from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm and all day on Saturday and Sunday
Wednesday
Whiskey, Wine and Women
50% on select bottles of wine and appetizers for the ladies, plus, all whiskeys are on special.
TX Thirsty Thursdays
Any spirit from Texas is on special (liquor, beer, or wine)
Always remember to drink responsibly and choose a designated driver, or safe transportation home for you and your friends.