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
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. ...

VERY MIXED REVIEW - This place is like a law firm 11/6/2005

for 3 sodas(6 oz.) they charge you for 3 @ $2.50each. This is insulting-they think they are so good they can get away with it. Pros: Cool looking place, Wild game on menu Cons: smug attitude, special requests=$$$$, get better elsewhere more

best restaurant in houston 9/9/2005

Excellent game, expensive, gorgeous setting; well worth the splurge; purportedly the most romantic restaurant in Houston; go for Sunday brunch and 99 cent bottomless mimosa. more

best restaurant in houston 9/9/2005

Excellent game, expensive, gorgeous setting; well worth the splurge; purportedly the most romantic restaurant in Houston; go for Sunday brunch and 99 cent bottomless mimosa. more

Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

This place rocks! True, it is a special occassion location but each time my wife and I go its awesome. Great food, wine list is respectable and ambience is like no other in Houston. Pros: Consistent more

Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

This place rocks! True, it is a special occassion location but each time my wife and I go its awesome. Great food, wine list is respectable and ambience is like no other in Houston. For those of you who say a Con at this location is price, you may not be educated diners. Sorry:) And no, I do not work there, just in the business and understand it. Great job Rainbow Lodge! Pros: Consistent more

Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

This place rocks! True, it is a special occassion location but each time my wife and I go its awesome. Great food, wine list is respectable and ambience is like no other in Houston. For those of you who say a Con at this location is price, you may not be educated diners. Sorry:) And no, I do not work there, just in the business and understand it. Great job Rainbow Lodge! Pros: Consistent more

A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

My husband and I have dined at most of the best of the best in Houston restaurants, and the RL left nothing to be desired. The service was impeccable, the food very good, wine excellent. We are definitely going back. Pros: Food, Wine, Service more

A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

My husband and I have dined at most of the best of the best in Houston restaurants, and the RL left nothing to be desired. The service was impeccable, the food very good, wine excellent. We are definitely going back. Pros: Food, Wine, Service more

A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

My husband and I have dined at most of the best of the best in Houston restaurants, and the RL left nothing to be desired. The service was impeccable, the food very good, wine excellent. We are definitely going back. Pros: Food, Wine, Service more

Great Place! 8/23/2004

I visited the Lodge for the first time after so many people had hyped it up. All I can say is that I was quite impressed with the food and service. There were a number of business diners, so not as quiet and romantic as I was told, but it wasn't a bother. Not a big fan of the decor, but it's a lodge, what else do you expect? I would definitely recommend and dine there again in the future. Pros: Great Food, Attentive Service, Easy Valet Service more

Great Place! 8/23/2004

I visited the Lodge for the first time after so many people had hyped it up. All I can say is that I was quite impressed with the food and service. There were a number of business diners, so not as quiet and romantic as I was told, but it wasn't a bother. Not a big fan of the decor, but it's a lodge, what else do you expect? I would definitely recommend and dine there again in the future. Pros: Great Food, Attentive Service, Easy Valet Service more

Great Place! 8/23/2004

I visited the Lodge for the first time after so many people had hyped it up. All I can say is that I was quite impressed with the food and service. There were a number of business diners, so not as quiet and romantic as I was told, but it wasn't a bother. Not a big fan of the decor, but it's a lodge, what else do you expect? I would definitely recommend and dine there again in the future. Pros: Great Food, Attentive Service, Easy Valet Service more

Exquisite 2/2/2004

Rainbow Lodge is one of the finest restaurants in Houston. My first visit was in 1991 when I was in high school and I have been a customer ever since. I have been to many of the highly rated restaurants in Houston, but the one thing that Rainbow lodge has far and above most of these is consistancy. I have never had a meal that didn't make me say ""this is the best ___ I have ever had"". This cozy little lodge is my favorite, it is a must visit for dates and even business meals. Pros: Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Ambience more

Exquisite 2/2/2004

Rainbow Lodge is one of the finest restaurants in Houston. My first visit was in 1991 when I was in high school and I have been a customer ever since. I have been to many of the highly rated restaurants in Houston, but the one thing that Rainbow lodge has far and above most of these is consistancy. I have never had a meal that didn't make me say "this is the best ___ I have ever had". This cozy little lodge is my favorite, it is a must visit for dates and even business meals. Pros: Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Ambience more

Exquisite 2/2/2004

Rainbow Lodge is one of the finest restaurants in Houston. My first visit was in 1991 when I was in high school and I have been a customer ever since. I have been to many of the highly rated restaurants in Houston, but the one thing that Rainbow lodge has far and above most of these is consistancy. I have never had a meal that didn't make me say "this is the best ___ I have ever had". This cozy little lodge is my favorite, it is a must visit for dates and even business meals. Pros: Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Ambience more

Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

I saw that this was voted one fo the most romatice restraunts and had to disagree. While it has an elegant upscale atmosphere it is like a hunting lodge. Large animal heads decorate the walls and heavy uncomfotable wooden chairs are where you are seated. WHile it is great for say a rehearsal dinner not good for a proposal or romantic evening. The dead animals everywhere you look dont offer wram fuzzy feelings. Rough and rugged ones more like. Greta food though. Jusicy tender game meat. Pros: Juicy game meats, Upscale Atmosphere, Great for large group Cons: Not Romantic, Overpriced, Somewhat uncreative more

Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

I saw that this was voted one fo the most romatice restraunts and had to disagree. While it has an elegant upscale atmosphere it is like a hunting lodge. Large animal heads decorate the walls and heavy uncomfotable wooden chairs are where you are seated. WHile it is great for say a rehearsal dinner not good for a proposal or romantic evening. The dead animals everywhere you look dont offer wram fuzzy feelings. Rough and rugged ones more like. Greta food though. Jusicy tender game meat. Pros: Juicy game meats, Upscale Atmosphere, Great for large group Cons: Not Romantic, Overpriced, Somewhat uncreative more

Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

I saw that this was voted one fo the most romatice restraunts and had to disagree. While it has an elegant upscale atmosphere it is like a hunting lodge. Large animal heads decorate the walls and heavy uncomfotable wooden chairs are where you are seated. WHile it is great for say a rehearsal dinner not good for a proposal or romantic evening. The dead animals everywhere you look dont offer wram fuzzy feelings. Rough and rugged ones more like. Greta food though. Jusicy tender game meat. Pros: Juicy game meats, Upscale Atmosphere, Great for large group Cons: Not Romantic, Overpriced, Somewhat uncreative more

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

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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Houston's original lodge restaurant featuring seafood and wild game. Cozy Log Cabin inside the Loop. Call 713.581.8245 for a reservation!

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  • 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
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  • 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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