It's no secret that Texans love football, and there are plenty of ways to kick off the season. But if you want to make the most out of your game day, grab your friends and make your way to The Woodlands for great eats and great seats! Here are just a few of our top picks for watching The Big Game.

An overhead view of appetizers from Southern Ice Co. Two small metal baking trays sit atop the menu. The tray on the right features nachos piled high with grated cheese, pickled jalapeno slices, diced peppers of various types, and drizzled in sour cream. A woman's hand draws a chip off the top right of stack. The tray on the left is split in two with hot wings on the right and fried pickles on the left. Between the sides are two small cups, one of ranch and one of an orange dipping sauce. To the left of the trays is a mason jar of an alcoholic beverage, Tajin-rimmed, with a lemon and lime wedge balanced across the top.

SOUTHERN ICE COMPANY

8510 Creekside Forest Drive Suite E-200 Tomball, TX 77375

Whether you're flying solo at the bar or throwing a family-friendly party on the patio, join Southern Ice Co. for a game day to remember. Celebrate kickoff with all-you-can eat burgers and chips or try a sampler platter of nachos, hot wings, fried pickles, and other fan favorites. Big-screen TVs are around every corner so you won't miss a second of this pulse-pounding event. Don't forget to join the SoCo loyalty program for special deals and promotions!

The Kirby Ice House Patio features dozens of green picnic tables, some shaded by the building, with large fans overhead and a giant projector screen showing sports stats in the back.

KIRBY ICE HOUSE

1700 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

Welcome to the biggest bar in Texas! With 141 square feet of bar space on more than 30,000 square feet of land, parties of all sizes are welcome to kick back and relax at this neighborhood pearl. Big screens line every wall, indoors and out, making every seat a front row seat for watching The Big Game. Unwind with your pick of over sixty beers on tap, play a round of corn hole, and grab a bite from a local food truck. Check Kirby Ice House's calendar for food truck offerings and hours.

A bacon and swiss burger rests on a plain white plate. Beside it are the fixings (lettuce, pickle slices, tomato slices, and red onion rings), and behind it, a tall metal cup of seasoned fries. Off to the right is a marbled blue checkbook holder with The Goose's Acre name and logo embossed in gold.

THE GOOSE'S ACRE BISTRO & IRISH PUB

21 Waterway Avenue Suite #140 The Woodlands, TX 77381

Located right along The Waterway, The Goose's Acre is the perfect spot to meet up with friends to watch the big game. With a little luck, the weather will be nice enough to watch the playoffs from the patio. Consider making game day a comfort food day because The Goose's Acre has a phenomenal selection of handmade burgers with all the fixings. Stop in early for Sunday brunch or stay late for live music. Want to know a secret? The contents of this popular pub were once shipped to The Woodlands straight from Ireland, and you can find this quick-read story right here.