Willie's Grill and Ice House – American
This lively Texas-style hangout captures the spirited essence of a classic ice house, where the hum of conversation and the clinking of chilled glasses fill a sprawling, sun-drenched space. Tables overflow with golden, hand-breaded appetizers and bubbling crocks of zesty queso, inviting friends to linger over shared platters of fresh campechana and crispy, loaded fries. It is a place where the casual charm of backyard dining meets bold, comforting flavors, creating an effortless backdrop for spirited gatherings and relaxed afternoons.
17492, Northwest Freeway Frontage Road, Houston, TX, 77040 +17139370456 https://williesgrillandicehouse.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, low-fodmap, volumetrics, carnivore, tlc, detox, aip, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Starters
- Campechana - $5: Texas Gulf shrimp, fresh pico de gallo, house-made cocktail sauce, and fresh avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Hand Breaded Onion Rings - $5: Hand breaded onion rings served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Willie’s Nachos - $5: Ground beef, chicken, or combo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Sampler - $5: Hand breaded onion rings, fried pickles, fried jalapenos, fried mushrooms & mozzarella cheese sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Chips & Queso - $5: Chips, salsa, and queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Loaded Fries - $5: Fries topped with queso, bacon, green onions & ranch Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Icehouse Queso - $5: Chips and queso with ground beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Jalapeños - $5: Hand-breaded fried jalapenos served with queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mozzarella Sticks - $5: House-made and hand-breaded mozzarella sticks served with marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Mushrooms - $5: Hand-breaded fried mushrooms served with choice of ranch or gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Pickles - $5: Hand-breaded fried pickles served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pick Two - $5: Choice of two: fried pickles, fried mushrooms, fried jalapenos, and mozzarella sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brisket Queso Blanco - $5: White queso with smokey brisket Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Soups, Salads & Spuds
- Texas Chop Salad - $12.99: Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, diced red bell peppers, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Strawberry Pecan Balsamic with Chicken - $13.49: Blackened chicken, spring mix, strawberries, candied pecans, red onions, feta cheese, dried cranberries, strawberry-balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Gumbo - $8.99: Housemade gumbo with choice of shrimp, chicken, or smoked sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Icehouse Cobb - $13.99: Spring mix, iceberg, romaine, ranch, fried chicken, bacon, street corn, diced egg, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, creamy chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Grilled Chicken Caesar - $11.99: Sliced grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, grilled red onions, parm crisps, croutons, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tortilla Soup - $7.99: Fresh daily soup served with a side of seasoned rice Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Buffalo Baked Tater - $10.99: Baked potato stuffed with crispy chicken tender, ranch, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Loaded Baked Potato - $8.49: Butter, cheese, sour cream, chives & bacon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Baby Back Ribs - $24.99: Rack of ribs smothered in BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fried Steak - $14.99: Country fried steak smothered in cream gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smothered Chopped Steak - $13.99: Topped with grilled onions & sauteed mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Top Sirloin - $17.99: 8 oz grilled top sirloin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Steak & Shrimp - $21.99: 8 oz top sirloin grilled to order with four shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Fried Chicken - $13.99: Country fried chicken smothered in cream gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Coastal Catch
- Snow Crab 1 Lb - $29.99: 1 pound of Snow Crab, seasoned, sauced, and tossed, served with corn and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Gulf Shrimp - $15.99: Eight gulf shrimp grilled or blackened Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Boiled Shrimp - $18.99: Fresh Gulf Shrimp, seasoned, sauced & tossed, served with corn and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Salmon Fillet - $17.99: Grilled or blackened salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Catfish - $14.99: Fried catfish served with cocktail, tartar, coleslaw, and lemon wedges Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Catfish & Shrimp Combo - $16.99: Fried catfish and shrimp served with cocktail, tartar, coleslaw, and lemon wedges Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Gulf Shrimp - $15.99: Golden fried shrimp served with cocktail, tartar, coleslaw, and lemon wedges Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Crawfish Tails - $15.99: Fried crawfish tails served with cocktail, tartar, coleslaw, and lemon wedges Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seafood Platter - $21.99: Catfish, gulf shrimp & fried crawfish tails Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Redfish Fillet - $18.99: Grilled or blackened redfish fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Burgers
- Icehouse Willie - $13.99: Half-pound burger, double cheese, bacon, mushrooms, mayo, mustard, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheddar Pepper Burger - $12.99: Roasted Pepper Cheese Mix & caramelized onions on a Jalapeno Cheddar Bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey Mushroom Burger - $11.99: Monterey Jack cheese, mushrooms, mayo, lettuce & tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheese Willie - $11.49: Half pound beef patty, choice of cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bacon Willie - $12.49: Half pound beef patty, choice of cheese, bacon, mayo, mustard, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hickory Cheddar Burger - $12.49: BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, pickles & grilled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sandwiches
- Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich - $12.49: Chicken Tenders, Hot Honey Sauce, Jalapeños, Cabbage Slaw, Toasted Brioche Bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Texas Patty Melt - $12.49: 1/2 pound patty, Monterey jack cheese, grilled onions, housemade melt sauce, Texas Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Texas Fried Chicken Club - $12.99: Crispy fried chicken breast, roasted pepper cheese mix, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Texas Toast, roasted jalapeño mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Po-boy - $13.49: Fried shrimp, hoagie roll, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno lime aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $11.49: Slow roasted pork, BBQ sauce, onions & pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Smoked Gouda Cheesesteak - $13.99: Shaved ribeye, peppers, onions, melted smoked gouda, tangy spread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Toasted Buffalo Club - $12.99: Crispy fried chicken breast, buffalo sauce, Texas toast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, jalapeño lime aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken
- Wings - $12.99: Naked or breaded, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tenders - $11.99: Hand-cut, hand-breaded, fresh chicken tenders Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Chicken - $12.99: Grilled or blackened, served with choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Tender Bites - $11.49: Hand-breaded chicken bites tossed in choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Cheesy Smash Tacos
- Chipotle Shrimp Tacos - $13.99: Grilled, blackened or fried shrimp, cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Redfish Tacos - $14.99: Grilled or blackened redfish, cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chipotle Ribeye Tacos - $14.49: Shaved chipotle ribeye, onion & cilantro, spicy crema, cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Seasoned Rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mixed Veggies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Mashed Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Street Corn Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Tater Tots - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Mac & Cheese - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Willie Wonka - $7.99: Triple chocolate brownie, whip cream, chocolate sauce, pecans, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peach Cobbler - $6.99: Homemade peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bourbon Bread Pudding - $7.49: Sweet cinnamon bread pudding with bourbon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Apple Sizzler - $7.99: Apple pie with brandy butter sauce and vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Texas Sized Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich - $8.99: Large ice cream cookie sandwich Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Iced Tea - $2.99: Fresh brewed, sweet or unsweet
- Soft Drinks - $2.99: Coca-Cola products
- Milkshake - $5.49: Chocolate, Strawberry, or Vanilla
- Frozen Jack & Coke - $8: Frozen Jack Daniels and Coke
- House Rita - $3: Regular, Strawberry, or Swirled
- Prickly Pear Rita - $9: Specialty prickly pear margarita