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Iconic Wild Game, Steak and Seafood Restaurant in a 100 + year old Log Cabin in the middle of Houston. With gorgeous views, 3 fireplaces and a cozy yet refined lodge setting, Rainbow Lodge is a hit for Power Lunches, Festive Sunday Brunch ($2 mimosas!) and Romantic Dinners. Sophisticated, not stuffy! Lodge inspired dinner menu highlights include Rainbow Trout, Grilled Bison Tenderloin, Smoked Duck Gumbo, Fried Texas Quail Bites and the unforgettable Taste of the Wild. Don’t miss happy hour on the patio or in The Tied Fly Bar! A true hand carved trout stream and the backdrop for well crafted cocktails by bar veteran Peter Clifton. Chef Brandon Holmes lead the venerable kitchen team.
Upscale spot for American fare including wild game & seafood served in an elegant, historic cabin.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
Phone: (713) 861-8666
Website: http://rainbow-lodge.com/
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Reservations: rainbow-lodge.com
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Reviews
Misha Drake
Rustic country vibe. Beautiful scenery with simple decor. Great for casual dinner with a fancy flare. Food was great. Mashed potatoes had too much goat cheese but still ok. Our waiter was talkative but extremely personable and kind. Can’t remember his name but his wife loves horses. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreNikki A
Valet parking. Top tier service. Comfortable atmosphere. Delicious fare: nice presentation & portion size.
The food was the star. The game was cooked to perfection, so tender. The fish was well seasoned & the sauce & spinach were very good. Our least favorite bite of the night with the cheddar grits that came with the quail appetizer & the wild game entrée. A bit more seasoning would have helped. The highlight of the meal was the dessert. Hands down, the best dessert I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was elevated but not stuffy. We had a lovely time celebrating our anniversary. The card from the staff was a sweet touch. Highly recommend.
Appetizer: CRISPY TEXAS QUAIL BITES
Entrée 1: WILD GAME MIXED GRILL (venison, elk loin, & quail)
Entrée 2: RAINBOW TROUT WITH LUMP BLUE CRAB & PECAN BROWN BUTTER
Dessert: WARM CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING
… moreThe food was the star. The game was cooked to perfection, so tender. The fish was well seasoned & the sauce & spinach were very good. Our least favorite bite of the night with the cheddar grits that came with the quail appetizer & the wild game entrée. A bit more seasoning would have helped. The highlight of the meal was the dessert. Hands down, the best dessert I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was elevated but not stuffy. We had a lovely time celebrating our anniversary. The card from the staff was a sweet touch. Highly recommend.
Appetizer: CRISPY TEXAS QUAIL BITES
Entrée 1: WILD GAME MIXED GRILL (venison, elk loin, & quail)
Entrée 2: RAINBOW TROUT WITH LUMP BLUE CRAB & PECAN BROWN BUTTER
Dessert: WARM CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING
MARLENY POSADA
We visited Rainbow Lodge on Sunday at 7pm for a party of five to celebrate my niece’s 21st birthday, and everything was perfect from start to finish. We hadn’t been back since 2018, and it was even better than we remembered.
We ordered a variety of dishes — the elk, antelope, bison, a classic beef ribeye, the rainbow trout, and the chicken breast — and every plate was exceptional. The flavors were rich, beautifully prepared, and perfectly cooked.
We ended the evening with a nightcap and their incredible bread pudding, the perfect finish to an unforgettable meal.
A memorable night for a memorable date. We will definitely be back.
… moreWe ordered a variety of dishes — the elk, antelope, bison, a classic beef ribeye, the rainbow trout, and the chicken breast — and every plate was exceptional. The flavors were rich, beautifully prepared, and perfectly cooked.
We ended the evening with a nightcap and their incredible bread pudding, the perfect finish to an unforgettable meal.
A memorable night for a memorable date. We will definitely be back.
Tony Kobak
Texan hunters come eat here!!! This quaint 100 year old historic log cabin is the dream you have been having about the ultimate wild game and seafood restaurant. The Rainbow Lodge has great food And also features two gardens, and beehives! Yes i said beehives! Who does that??? The kitchen garden, located by the restaurant’s kitchen door, grows their own fresh herbs and tomatoes – you know things the best chefs would want to pick and use immediately. picked Across the street is a second garden with raised beds, which grows anything from blackberries to peppers and kale to beets. I heard the honey gets harvested twice a year in June and October, and are featured in dishes seasonally. They even sell jars of the honey by the front door.
We started with “the board” it was a sampler charcuterie board with blueberry venison sausage, smoked duck other meats, vegetables, cheeses, quail eggs and fresh sourdough bread. Oh yes the marinated cherry tomatoes were magnificent!
Then on to the wild game, there is a dish on the menu called “Taste of the Wild” which features three samples of different kinds of meat. The elk, venison and quail were cooked to perfection.
I noticed the owner/manager actually read the reviews so here is my tough part of the review for you.
It was The veggies. I wanted to give you 5 stars overall but again the veggies…
Your veggies need to be refined. My broccolini tough, it was grill burnt and impossible to cut with my fork i had to resort to my Steak knife!
The side of Brussels sprouts needed something… like crumbled bacon & drizzle of reduced basalmic glaze or just a classic spritz of lemon juice. The vegetables needed more. The meats were délicieux!!! Oh my! Yes. Maybe they just over shadowed the greens. I love the ambiance for sure! We will be back to try different sides.
… moreWe started with “the board” it was a sampler charcuterie board with blueberry venison sausage, smoked duck other meats, vegetables, cheeses, quail eggs and fresh sourdough bread. Oh yes the marinated cherry tomatoes were magnificent!
Then on to the wild game, there is a dish on the menu called “Taste of the Wild” which features three samples of different kinds of meat. The elk, venison and quail were cooked to perfection.
I noticed the owner/manager actually read the reviews so here is my tough part of the review for you.
It was The veggies. I wanted to give you 5 stars overall but again the veggies…
Your veggies need to be refined. My broccolini tough, it was grill burnt and impossible to cut with my fork i had to resort to my Steak knife!
The side of Brussels sprouts needed something… like crumbled bacon & drizzle of reduced basalmic glaze or just a classic spritz of lemon juice. The vegetables needed more. The meats were délicieux!!! Oh my! Yes. Maybe they just over shadowed the greens. I love the ambiance for sure! We will be back to try different sides.
Michelle T-Young (LMT)
Decent food with interesting atmosphere & decor. Nice party rooms that can hold 13 people. Scalloped potatoes were my favorite & the asparagus. The fish and meats were good, but a bit too salty for me. I’d like a bit more sprinkles or fresh greens on the plate to cut down on saltiness.
… moreJessica Eskew
A very lovely place to eat dinner! The food is very good with an interesting selection of game and fish, and the outdoor area and bar are very beautiful. It is pricey but you are paying for food quality and ambiance. The outdoor patio is partly covered/has umbrellas and heat lamps. Self parking for lunch, valet for dinner. My husband and I went for a date night and had a nice time 🙂
… moreNeha D
My husband and I had a terrific experience here when we came to celebrate my birthday, from the service to the food even the decor was outstanding. We enjoyed our Steak and Chicken very well. I even received a birthday card from the staff!
This is a very cute restaurant with a lodge feeling vibe.
… moreThis is a very cute restaurant with a lodge feeling vibe.
Julia Z
Want to start by saying Thomas is an incredible server! He definitely made our experience more enjoyable! We went for the end of Houston restaurant week and they had a really great three course meal deal for $55. As a vegetarian, I don’t necessarily think my meal was worth the $55, but I do appreciate them having a vegetarian option on the menu so I can still go to the places my friends want to try. However, I think this was an incredible deal for those having the meat options on the menu. My one friend got the Bison, and the other had the Quail and Venison. The starter salads were phenomenal, and don’t even get me started on dessert. Firstly I really expected smaller portion since it was a deal but no, full sized desserts. Amazing. The peach panna cotta was so light and fresh, the bread pudding was soooo warm and soft, and the chocolate mousse perfectly rich. I definitely recommend trying this restaurant, especially for a nice date night or getting dressed up with the girls.
… moreAyesha Ahmad
They have complementary valet parking so even if you don’t find a spot it’s easy enough. I went for Sunday brunch and it was wonderful. I had the steak and eggs and finished everything on my plate. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. They have two dollar mimosas for those of you that are interested on Sundays until 3.
… moreJen S
This unique restaurant has it all – easy valet parking, friendly hostess, fantastic food and fabulous server (Izzy was amazing).
Went with a small group so we got to try the duck gumbo, wild game mixed grill, antelope loin, pan seared redfish and lodge rolls. Everything was delicious, wasn’t gamey, and was fun to taste new things. Izzy checked on us and made sure we had drinks, answered all our questions, and he turned the dinner into an experience. I can’t wait to go back and try more things!
… moreWent with a small group so we got to try the duck gumbo, wild game mixed grill, antelope loin, pan seared redfish and lodge rolls. Everything was delicious, wasn’t gamey, and was fun to taste new things. Izzy checked on us and made sure we had drinks, answered all our questions, and he turned the dinner into an experience. I can’t wait to go back and try more things!