Rainbow Lodge

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2011 Ella Blvd (at TC Jester Boulevard)
Houston, TX 77008

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(713) 861-8666
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Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
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Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
Rainbow Lodge - Houston, TX
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Best

My grandest and strongest applause to the Rainbow Lodge! We held my daughter's wedding reception here this month and have received so many compliments from family and guests. M...

Worst

The hostess was not attentive at all and had a snooty attitude. The food was ok, but not cooked well through. The dessert was great, but I couldnt get past the bad hostess. ...

Often crowded, but worth a visit 7/24/2003

I've dined at Rainbow Lodge for both special occasions and business dinners, and I have to agree with the posters below who said that the restaurant is more suitable for the latter than the former. On a slow night, Rainbow Lodge has the potential to be romantic, but most nights, it is crowded and loud, and filled with underdressed conventioners and businessmen. A coat and tie rule wouldn't hurt here. The food is solid, with some interesting wild game choices and very good wines. Service is hit-or-miss, but generally friendly. The grounds are beautiful, though, especially in the spring. Pros: Beautiful grounds, Interesting menu, Good wine list Cons: Often crowded, noisy more
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Special Events 5/1/2003

Rainbbow Lodge deserves being reserved for special situations: Graduations, weddings, retirement, etc. It can be too crowded some days. Pros: service, quality, flavor Cons: price more
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Special Events 5/1/2003

Rainbbow Lodge deserves being reserved for special situations: Graduations, weddings, retirement, etc. It can be too crowded some days. Pros: service, quality, flavor Cons: price more
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Special Events 5/1/2003

Rainbbow Lodge deserves being reserved for special situations: Graduations, weddings, retirement, etc. It can be too crowded some days. Pros: service, quality, flavor Cons: price more
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Fantastic! 2/17/2003

We had a table of six on Valentines Day! Everything was great. We didn't have to wait for our table, the waitress and other staff were pleasant and very attentative. The food was superb. It was a fabulous evening. Pros: Food, Service, Decor Cons: Valet Parking more
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Fantastic! 2/17/2003

We had a table of six on Valentines Day! Everything was great. We didn't have to wait for our table, the waitress and other staff were pleasant and very attentative. The food was superb. It was a fabulous evening. Pros: Food, Service, Decor Cons: Valet Parking more
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Fantastic! 2/17/2003

We had a table of six on Valentines Day! Everything was great. We didn't have to wait for our table, the waitress and other staff were pleasant and very attentative. The food was superb. It was a fabulous evening. Pros: Food, Service, Decor Cons: Valet Parking more
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City's Best 12/23/2002

We had out of town guests and the place was really decked out for the holidays. Our food was great as well as service. Get a table by the fireplace. Great setting and hunting lodge feel for an "in town" restaurant. Best kept secret in Houston. Better than expected! Pros: Ambience, Rustic, Hunting Lodge Feel more
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City's Best 12/23/2002

We had out of town guests and the place was really decked out for the holidays. Our food was great as well as service. Get a table by the fireplace. Great setting and hunting lodge feel for an "in town" restaurant. Best kept secret in Houston. Better than expected! Pros: Ambience, Rustic, Hunting Lodge Feel more
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City's Best 12/23/2002

We had out of town guests and the place was really decked out for the holidays. Our food was great as well as service. Get a table by the fireplace. Great setting and hunting lodge feel for an ""in town"" restaurant. Best kept secret in Houston. Better than expected! Pros: Ambience, Rustic, Hunting Lodge Feel more
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Magical 12/10/2002

A wonderful romantic place, expecially for brunch during a spring afternoon. The most beautiful view. I recommend the corner table and the food is delicious. more
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Magical 12/10/2002

A wonderful romantic place, expecially for brunch during a spring afternoon. The most beautiful view. I recommend the corner table and the food is delicious. more
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Magical 12/10/2002

A wonderful romantic place, expecially for brunch during a spring afternoon. The most beautiful view. I recommend the corner table and the food is delicious. more
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ugh! 12/10/2002

an awful dining experience! from start to finish...over priced, over hyped, over it! more
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ugh! 12/10/2002

an awful dining experience! from start to finish...over priced, over hyped, over it! more
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ugh! 12/10/2002

an awful dining experience! from start to finish...over priced, over hyped, over it! more
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completely relaxing 11/20/2002

This is the place to go when you feel like eating perfectly seasoned wild duck while sitting in the middle of the woods all without traveling outside loop 610. Very enjoyable dining. more
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completely relaxing 11/20/2002

This is the place to go when you feel like eating perfectly seasoned wild duck while sitting in the middle of the woods all without traveling outside loop 610. Very enjoyable dining. more
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completely relaxing 11/20/2002

This is the place to go when you feel like eating perfectly seasoned wild duck while sitting in the middle of the woods all without traveling outside loop 610. Very enjoyable dining. more
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Romantic, its NOT! 11/11/2002

Romantic, its not! The location and drive up to the Lodge looks promising. But that's where the romance ends. Unless you are sitting a a specific table called "the Landing" your conversation is your neighbors conversation. The tables are crammed very close to each other. The wait staff struggles not to bump into your table while serving another. Next, there's no dress code whatsoever. There were several guests in blue jeans, boots and very casual shirts. Furthermore, there were NUMEROUS guests having conversations on their MOBILE PHONES. There was even one guest using his Nextel speaker phone!!! As a result, the Rainbow Lodge is very noisy. Pros: Food, Location Cons: Casual Atmosphere, No Dress Code, Cell Phones more
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Houston's original lodge restaurant featuring seafood and wild game. Cozy Log Cabin inside the Loop. Call 713.581.8245 for a reservation!

Owner Message

  • The Rainbow Lodge is a 100 year old log cabin restaurant on an acre of grounds right in the middle of Houston! Owner Donnette Hansen is focused on the details in this iconic Houston dining spot. Sophisticated but not "stuffy". Enjoy notable and special wines paired with local and seasonal ingredients.

    Comfortable presentations of Venison, Elk, Boar, Bison, Gulf Snapper, Smoked Duck and Housemade Sausages appear daily paired with vegetables and herbs growing 20 feet away in the Lodge's expansive gardens. Lunch is lighter, entrees from $12-$20 and Sunday Brunch features 99 cent mimosas!

    Only minutes from downtown & the Galleria in the Heights, Rainbow Lodge features dynamic views, 3 fireplaces, a citrus grove, decks and patios, a casual fun bar and four private dining rooms. There are spacious facilities for private parties & garden weddings. Call 713.581.8245 for a reservation!

Editorial

  • One of Houston's longtime favorite restaurants offers Gulf seafood, wild game, turkey, tenderloin and a variety of innovative and appealing cuisine for private parties, corporate functions and...

  • 11/14/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Tue-Fri 11:30am-10:30pm Sat 6pm-10:30pm Sun 10:30am-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: Carte Blanche, Discover, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Greater Heights, Central
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