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

Rainbow Lodge

4.7
4.7
5387 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 66 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Wild Game
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 5,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

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Review summary

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Rainbow Lodge offers an "excellent steakhouse with a twist," known for its "exotic game" like bison and elk. Diners enjoy a "beautiful atmosphere" with cozy fireplaces and outdoor seating. Service is "impeccable" and the "food is always delicious." It's a "fantastic restaurant" for special occasions or business lunches.

5,387 Reviews

  1. George

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Bill

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Steve

    Houston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Ashley

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Angela

    Houston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. Slade

    Unspecified

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was great the service was nice and the seating was amazing the food was also fantastic woukd recommend

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant!! Rainbow Lodge turns dinner into an event that must not be missed! Tease your tastebuds with exquisite flavors, which will leave your palate wildly anticipating what feral delicacies might lie in waiting, and as they prepare to pounce upon any semblance of the tame or uninteresting, be vigilant not to miss your surroundings, which transport you to your hunting lodge to feast upon nature’s bounty. Dinner has never been presented so beastly satisfying, just as nature intended. We could not have loved Rainbow Lodge more! We highly recommend!!

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  8. Joanne

    VIP

    New Mexico

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food & service was great. Very enjoyable. Would highly recommend.

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    Houston

    84 reviews

    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The business lunch chicken with artichokes and mushrooms and salad is a wonderful lunch.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best grilled cheeses I’ve ever had in my life. Everyone who worked there welcomed us in, the view was stunning, and so was our meal. 10/10 need this place in Austin STAT

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FAQs

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

Rainbow Lodge is rated 4.7 stars by 5387 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 66 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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