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The Creek Dining Room at Rainbow Lodge in Houston - Rainbow Lodge, Houston, TX

Rainbow Lodge

4.7
4.7
5389 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Well known and loved for wild game, steaks and seafood, Rainbow Lodge features lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch. Owner Donnette Hansen's attention to detail is reflected in everything from the comfortable refined log cabin setting & landscaped grounds to the seasonally changing menus. Insider's tip: go for the business lunch ($19 for three courses). Sophisticated but not stuffy! Menu hits include elk chops, grilled buffalo tenderloin, smoked rainbow trout caviar topped tater tots and Lodge smoked duck gumbo. Do not miss the famous TIED FLY BAR! with its crafted cocktails and views of an acre of grounds, the bar is the most popular seat in the house. Often voted best patio in Houston, Sunday Brunch enthusiasts enjoy casual patio dining with $2 mimosas. Sunday Suppers feature half price wines by the glass and a $18 comfort food special. Live Music Fridays on the patio.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Wild Game
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Fri, Sun 11:00–22:30 Sat 17:00–22:30 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–19:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 861-8666
  • Website
    http://www.rainbow-lodge.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Schmidt
  • Catering
    Exciting American cuisine at your own location. Featuring steaks, seafood, wild game and signature entree salads. Door Dash, Grub Hub, and Uber Eats all post our menus for home or office delivery within their zones.
  • Private party facilities
    This refined log cabin is a stunning backdrop for your next event, parties from 10-200. Happy hours, weddings, corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties. 5 different private rooms for events featuring exciting menus, crafted cocktails & stellar wines complete your lodge experience.
  • Private party contact
    Tim Neely: (713) 861-8666
  • Location
    2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77008
  • Area
    Heights / Washington
  • Cross Street
    East TC Jester
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking. Some self parking available. Our valets work for and appreciate your tips.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music on Friday nights in the Tied Fly Bar and on the Wine deck outside.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 5,389 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Rainbow Lodge offers a "truly inspiring" menu with standout dishes like duck gumbo, pecan-crusted trout, and "amazing" wild game options. The "stellar" service, rustic ambiance, and picturesque views create a perfect backdrop for special occasions. While some find the prices high, the "outstanding" food and drinks make it worthwhile.

5,389 Reviews

  1. Tony

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and the service and our server were terrific.

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  2. Mike

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience and in a location I had driven past on several occasions but had no idea how rustic and charming it was on the inside. We can’t wait to go back and dine outside along the ‘Trout River.’ The food is impeccably prepared and the service top notch.

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  3. RobertW

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Everything was excellent

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  4. Kimberly

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rainbow lodge never disappoints. Food/ambience and service. However our server last night was phenomenal. His name was something like Lita? German name. He was attentive but not overbearing. Very professional but also personable.

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  5. Louis

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a nice experience at Rainbow Lodge. The restaurant is elegant and we had great service. My wife’s food, the sliced beef tenderloin, was perfect. However, I ordered the mixed grill to be prepared medium well, but instead it came out rare. Both of the red meats were very red inside, with one (I believe it was the venison) almost liquidy dark red when I cut into it, and as a result I couldn’t eat it. So I would recommend cutting into the meat with the server there when they first bring it to the table to be sure it’s done correctly. By the time I noticed it, it was too late and I had lost my appetite.

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  6. George

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Friday lunch game burger - awesome! Highly recommend for the great food and service

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  7. Bill

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the wild game sampler, rainbow trout, and sea bass. Excellent. Brigitte was our server and she took excellent care of us.

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  8. Steve

    Houston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lo, the server, did a great job on helping us understand the menu, providing great service and entertainment. The food was very tasty, the Antelope was prepared nicely, and the drinks were great. We also sat at the bar after eating and had a great time there also. I was hoping they'd have a carrot cake or brownie for dessert. The one negative is the steak knifes, they cut great but are curved and not very stable

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  9. Ashley VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love this restaurant and especially the chicken fried steak Sunday supper.

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  10. Angela

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love love love EVERYTHING at and about Rainbow Lodge!!

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FAQs

Rainbow Lodge offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Rainbow Lodge also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 861-8666.

Rainbow Lodge is rated 4.7 stars by 5389 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rainbow Lodge

2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    East TC Jester
  • Area
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Fri, Sun 11:00–22:30 Sat 17:00–22:30 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–19:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Wild Game
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking. Some self parking available. Our valets work for and appreciate your tips.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Schmidt
  • Entertainment
    Live Music on Friday nights in the Tied Fly Bar and on the Wine deck outside.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.rainbow-lodge.com/
  • Phone number
    (713) 861-8666
  • Catering
    Exciting American cuisine at your own location. Featuring steaks, seafood, wild game and signature entree salads. Door Dash, Grub Hub, and Uber Eats all post our menus for home or office delivery within their zones.
  • Private party facilities
    This refined log cabin is a stunning backdrop for your next event, parties from 10-200. Happy hours, weddings, corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties. 5 different private rooms for events featuring exciting menus, crafted cocktails & stellar wines complete your lodge experience.
  • Private party contact
    Tim Neely: (713) 861-8666

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