Along with a carefully curated wine list served in an elegant setting accented by artwork from local artists and the owner’s mother, Amerigo’s boasts a mix of contemporary and traditional elements.
Owned by father and daughter duo Casey Kosh and Tina Goodson, Amerigo celebrated 30 years serving The Woodlands in August. The eatery originally opened in 1989 as Amerigo’s Seafood and Pasta in the Spring area and later relocated to The Woodlands.
“With the support and blessing of [The Woodlands’ founder] Mr. George Mitchell—who believed Amerigo’s added to the quality of life in the community—we opened our doors in The Woodlands,” Kosh said. “At that time, fine dining options were limited, so it was truly special to be part of the area’s growth and to help shape its culinary scene.”
With a focus on providing an exceptional dining experience, co-owner Goodson said she feels she was destined to be in the restaurant industry. Growing up, Goodson said she quickly developed a passion for restaurant management.
“I was running around here from an early age and going to the kitchen and seeing what was going on. And then I went to school and came back,” Goodson said.
After graduating from the University of Houston with a degree in hotel restaurant management in 2011, Goodson took on more responsibility at Amerigo’s. Today she is part owner of the restaurant and oversees office operations.
“The restaurant business itself can be pretty demanding and have a lot of obstacles. So I think when you see, you know, people just celebrating something special in life and having a good time, that makes it worthwhile,” Goodson said.
After 30 years, Amerigo’s Grille has earned a loyal customer base and demonstrates its appreciation through community philanthropy, Goodson said. The Italian restaurant has partnerships with local nonprofits such as Interfaith of The Woodlands, Memorial Hermann In the Pink and Inspiration Ranch.
Specializing in seafood and Italian cuisine, Goodson said the menu rotates around four times a year following what is seasonal and fresh.
Her favorites include the wild seabass—a fatty fish made with trumpet royal mushrooms, brandy orange sauce and wild rice as well as the Snapper Amerigo's, the restaurant’s signature menu item made with a red gulf snapper, sautéed jumbo lump crab, tomatoes, lemon garlic chardonnay sauce and topped with crisp leeks.
In addition, the restaurant offers pastas from risotto and homemade lasagna to veal piccata and a dish called Capellini Crawfish.
“At Amerigo, pasta is more than just a dish—it’s a craft. Each batch is made from scratch using traditional techniques and the highest-quality ingredients, giving our recipes the authentic flavor and texture that sets them apart,” Kosh said.
- 25250 Grogans Park Drive, The Woodlands
- www.amerigos.com
