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Wedge Salad Wonders in The Woodlands: A Culinary Journey Through Local Restaurants

Wedge Salad Wonders in The Woodlands: A Culinary Journey Through Local Restaurants

by | Jun 14, 2024

When it comes to great salads in The Woodlands, this is just the tip of the Iceberg. These wedge salads feature crisp lettuce and creamy dressing with each featured salad prepared a bit differently and all offering a delectable dining experience!

Locally owned and award-winning, TRIS offers its spin on a wedge salad, complete with applewood-smoked bacon, blue cheese, marinated tomatoes, candied pecans, and plenty of blue cheese dressing. This wedge is packed with many flavors and a variety of textures with each bite, it’s a must-try while you are here in The Woodlands!

Insider Tip: No matter what you eat for your main course, be sure to save room for dessert! The bread or banana puddings, chocolates, and decadent cakes are all worthwhile and some of the best desserts you will have here in The Woodlands.

For another locally-owned dining experience, try a wedge salad at The Republic Grille. Luckily for you, they have two locations in The Woodlands, The Republic Grille at Panther Creek and The Republic Grille West Woodlands; both offer the same delicious menu and, of course, the perfect wedge. Republic Grille’s Wedge includes red onions, pecan-smoked bacon, diced tomatoes, blue cheese, and house-made blue cheese dressing on the side. For added protein, guests can add on chicken or shrimp at an additional cost.

Savor the unique taste of the Wedge Salad at TRIS, a culinary highlight in The Woodlands.
Savor the unique taste of the Wedge Salad at TRIS, a culinary highlight in The Woodlands.  Source: visitthewoodlands.com

When it comes to fine dining and perfecting a great meal, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has done it! Their wedge offers a delicious flavor and a variety of textures with each bite. Each salad is chilled to perfection with just the right balance of buttermilk vinaigrette dressing, bacon bits, green onions, teardrop tomatoes, red onion, and blue cheese. The wedge salad is perfect when ordered by itself! For an extra treat, dine at Perry’s on Sundays for their 3-course Sunday Supper Special. This meal includes a choice of soup or salad (the wedge is highly recommended), Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, and a dessert trio!

Indulge in the exquisite Wedge Salad at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, a perfect start to a 3-Course Sunday Supper.
Indulge in the exquisite Wedge Salad at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, a perfect start to a 3-Course Sunday Supper.  Source: visitthewoodlands.com

Another locally-owned favorite with a must-try wedge salad is Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar. Their Gorgonzola Wedge offers a unique presentation with crips romaine hearts topped with heirloom tomatoes and crispy pancetta all covered with house-made creamy gorgonzola dressing and topped with crumbled gorgonzola. Add on an order of Tuscan shrimp or grilled chicken to complete this explosion of flavor.

The menu at Landry’s Seafood House offers a variety of seafood options and of course a wedge salad. Their wedge includes red onion, bacon, diced tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing. You can purchase this salad by itself or it can be added to any entrée for a nominal fee.

Insider Tip: Landry’s is just a few steps away from a trolley stop, a free transportation service complimentary to all visitors. Be sure to check out the trolley route to see if you are near a stop during your stay and hop off at the Lake Robbins stop to be just a few steps away from Landry’s.

If you’re not a fan of a wedge salad, have no fear, there are plenty of other amazing salads to choose from at many restaurants in The Woodlands.