From a steakhouse to sushi, there’s plenty of dining options to check out locally. Here are five restaurants featured in the Conroe-Montgomery edition of Community Impact in 2024 to visit.

1. Dulcino’s Italian Steakhouse

Sam Kurti said he moved from New York to Montgomery in 2022 to fulfill his dream of opening a restaurant. In December 2023, Kurti opened Dulcino’s Italian Steakhouse in Conroe to bring an affordable steakhouse to the community.Read more.

2. Paulette Cafe

Nathalie Annequin, a French native, said Paulette Cafe was named after her mother. The cafe opened in December 2023 and offers authentic French cuisine.Learn more.


3. Spuds Potato Bar

Alexia Guerra, who has lived in Montgomery for 30 years, opened Spuds Potato Bar to bring food options offering “great prices for its value.” The business opened in November 2023 and offers loaded baked potatoes with over 40 toppings to choose from.Dive into the menu.

4. Porky’s Belly BBQ

Sergio and Solaida Nuñez expanded upon their catering business to open Porky’s Belly BBQ in February 2023. With original recipes, the restaurant offers homemade barbecue cuisine.Continue reading.


5. WO Sushi Fusion

After being in the restaurant industry since 1998, Sam Luu opened WO Sushi Fusion in February 2022. WO Sushi Fusion focuses on providing an extensive variety of sushi options as well as matching the menu's quality of taste and presentation.Read the full story.