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

Rainbow Lodge

4.7 (5421)
$50 and over
American
2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77008

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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
    Brandon Holmes
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77008
  • Neighborhood
    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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Menu

Rainbow Lodge's menu was last updated on 4/28/2025.

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What 5,421 people are saying

Rainbow Lodge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rainbow Lodge offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and ambience." Guests praise the "friendly and professional staff," making it perfect for special occasions. Its "beautiful setting" and "unique charm" add to the appeal, while dishes like the "Nilgai antelope" and "bread pudding" stand out. Highly recommended!
5,421 Reviews

  1. Rosa

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and attentive to your needs and orders. Friendly staff. Will definitely recommend.

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  2. Tom

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible, but the REAL star here is the staff. They were all AMAZING! They even all signed a birthday card for my son! Incredible experience

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  3. John

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience at Rainbow Lodge.

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  4. Ken VIP

    Houston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first brunch at Rainbow Lodge and were not disappointed. Food, service, ambience met and exceeded our expectations. The pecan sticky buns were outstanding and could be a meal by themselves. I ordered the brisket hash and asked for the eggs over medium well (dislike runny eggs) and when the dish arrived at the table, it was obvious the eggs were barely over-easy. Lothar, our waiter, took the dish back to the kitchen. When he returned a few minutes later, the eggs were cooked perfectly. The other three dishes arrived as ordered and nothing was left by the time we finished. Well worth a return visit.

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  5. Marissa

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great place for a birthday dinner date. The service is wonderful. Save room for dessert and go with the bread pudding, it’s delicious.

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  6. Andrea

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was quite an Easter crush this year. It didn’t seem to phase the team at all. The service was excellent as was the food. It was a lovely way to spend Easter.

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  7. Andy

    Houston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The Rainbow Lodge is an institution. It is known for its food and service. Today, however, was not its day. The food was great, but the service was deplorable. One of the worst experiences I have ever had waiting on food service. The wheels truly fell off the bus. The manager tried making up for it, and I appreciate her efforts. That said, over three hours for brunch, with more than 75 minutes between appetizers and the mains is unacceptable. For a restraunt of this caliber, they should do better.
    Rainbow LodgeResponded 4 days ago
    I am very sorry about your experience on Easter. It was a disappointing day for us and we are very sorry about how your brunch went that day.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Mila VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter brunch was horrible experience, the time it took for the food to arrive was enough to fly to Europe and back. Entire day was waisted. Never again for Easter brunch.
    Rainbow LodgeResponded 4 days ago
    I am very sorry about your experience. It was a very disappointing day for us and I am sorry that your experience was not up to our usual standards.

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  9. Benno

    Houston30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for Easter Lunch, and it was a delightful time. The menu was great, and our waiter was very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for two-plus hours!

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  10. Jeff VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Usually my experience here is good, but no going again on Easter. Should not take almost 2 hours for lunch, we sat almost an hour to get our meal. Waitstaff is fine, but that took way too long. Food was good however.
    Rainbow LodgeResponded 4 days ago
    I am sorry for the delays that you experienced on Easter. I am glad that you enjoyed your food, sorry that it took so long.

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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 5421 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Rainbow Lodge

2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East TC Jester
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Brandon Holmes
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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