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Address:
2011 Ella Blvd.
Houston, TX 77008

Neighborhood:
Heights/Washington

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Rainbow Lodge Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.rainbow-lodge.com
Email: TheRainbowLodge@aol.com
Phone: (713) 861-8666
Hours of Operation: Tuesday Thru Friday 11:30 am-10:30pm ALSO OPEN MONDAY FEB 13th~Dinner~ for Valentines earlybirds! ****HAPPY HOUR 4-6PM TUE-FRI**** Saturdays 6-10:30PM Sundays Brunch 10:30-4 then Dinner until 9PM
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Seafood, Wild Game
Executive Chef: M Valdez
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Catering: Exciting American cuisine at your own location. Featuring Texas Flavors, Gulf Seafood and Wild Game Mixed Grills. Executive Lunches Delivered.
Entertainment: Live Music on Friday nights in the Tied Fly Bar and on the Wine deck outside. 3 Fireplaces and 4 Private Dining Rooms for Custom Chef Tables 5-14 courses by well known chef Mark Schmidt
Special Events & Promotions: Patio Wine Series, every 2nd Wed. 5:30-7:30 PM $29 featuring 4 food and wine stations. Sunday Suppers start at 5PM, Half Price Wines BTG

Getting there

Cross Street: East TC Jester
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Complimentary Valet Parking. Some self parking available. Private lot with security.

A word from Rainbow Lodge

Well known and loved for gulf fish, wild game, steaks and chops, RBL features Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch. Owner Donnette Hansen's attention to detail is reflected in everything from the comfortable Log Cabin setting & landscaped grounds to the seasonally changing menus. Insider's Tip: Go for the… business lunch ($14.95-3 courses) and call ahead for a chef's table at dinner. Sophisticated but not stuffy, menu hits include Pan Seared Snapper on Risotto, Grilled Buffalo Tenderloin, Classic Lobster Thermidor, Lodge Smoked Duck & Butter Lettuce Salad. Veteran Chefs prepare Wild Boar, Duck, Quail, Elk and Beef at Dinner. With 3000 square feet of kitchen gardens, The Lodge grows many heirloom vegetables and herbs to complete special dishes. Brunch enthusiasts enjoy casual patio dining with 99 cent mimosas.Sunday Suppers feature half price wines by the glass. Live Music Fridays in the bar.Continued

Rainbow Lodge

4.4

219 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View

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214 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

214 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(148)
romantic(126)
fit for foodies(101)

scenic view(100)
neighborhood gem(71)
notable wine list(67)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (214)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was outstanding,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was outstanding, the presentation was beautiful and the service was excellent. We had an appetizer sampler of venison, bison and sausage, a fantastic soup DJ and shared some streak. For desert the croissant bread pudding was 10/10, but the creme brulee only 7/10. Overall it was great."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was divine and my

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was divine and my wife very much appreciated the little birthday truffle she recieved. This will be a regular on our rotation."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service and food here

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The service and food here at always reliably good even during a busy holiday service."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Brunch!

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had Easter brunch. Food was delicious. The cocktails were excellent. Lots of nice touches like homemade muffins and cake on the table. Service was perfect and very fast. No waiting at all. We will definately be returning. Recommended!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Thumbs Up One wouldn't use

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Thumbs Up One wouldn't use this for non-special occasions, but for that special meal; hightly reccomended."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place to relax

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were a party of four adults and even though there was a small wait time the table and veiw was worth it. Great food, even though I am not a person who will try anything once. I really enjoyed the plate I had which was the snaper. Everyone at the table enjoyed thier choice of meat and all that intailed. Yes, we will come again for a special occasion. Thank you for the great time and allowing us to move to the table at the window and getting my back against a wall. I sufer with extrime PTSD that causes me to get very edgy around people, sorry."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice, quiet restaurant with

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nice, quiet restaurant with great food!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Beautiful patio!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We stopped in for lunch - selecting a restaurant with an outdoor patio to enjoy the spectacular weather. We did not go wrong; I felt like we were sitting in a tree house overlooking beautiful, lush greenery. Very romantic. We tried the game-tasting appetizer of venison, lamb and wild boar which was prepared deliciously. The entire menu sounded remarkable, but I went with the short rib grilled cheese -each bite seriously melted in your mouth! Definitely going back to try the rest of the menu (also learned they have Happy Hour). Service was also great. Located on the edge of the Heights."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We LOVE Rainbow Lodge. The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2009

Dined on 04/01/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We LOVE Rainbow Lodge. The indoor and outdoor ambience, the food, the service--we have never had a less than excellent experience."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a very nice time with

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Had a very nice time with good friends. Everyone was very nice, polite and attentive. Really enjoyed our first time experience to the Rainbow Lodge."