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2011 Ella Blvd. Houston, TX 77008

713-861-8666 

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  • American, New American
    Sun 10:30am-10:30pm, Tue-Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sat 6pm-10:30pm
    $$$$
  • All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash
    Business casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Order Online, Wheelchair Accessible, Fireplace
  • Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
    Accepted, Recommended
    Valet
Description

This is one of Houston's best-kept secrets, partly because it's tucked away on the banks of White Oak Bayou. Owner Donnette Hansen presents a menu of wild game and seafood, as well as regional Gulf Coast favorites. Signature entrées include pistachio dusted flounder with lobster risotto, buffalo rib eye with whiskey peppercorn sauce, and the mixed grill of venison, duck, elk and boar chops.







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  • 2009 | Best Old/New Fusion

    When it was announced that wunderkind chef Randy Rucker -- known for his daring molecular gastronomy and cutting-edge cuisine at the now-closed Laidback Manor -- would be taking over the executive chef position at the supremely old-school Rainbow Lodge, the collective heads of Houston's food community cocked in bewilderment. But it's turned out to be the most successful marriage -- however unlikely -- that the dining scene has seen in recent years. Rucker's inventive and... More »

  • 2003 | Best Long Lunch

    The wine room at the Rainbow Lodge will seat six, but to enjoy a really long lunch, it's better to go just as a pair. The cozy room is actually the wine steward's office, so you'll be luxuriating next to some of the all-time great bottles of wine. (Don't be tempted to lift one, since any suspicious-looking packages may be inspected.) The waitstaff is expertly trained, meaning they know when to take their leave and allow you some privacy to enjoy the wild game that the restaurant is famous... More »

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    lberkman | Houston, TX | 11 Reviews

    | Wed, August 26, 2009

    Great food and great atmosphere for you and your wife, girlfriend or significant other.

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Dinner Menu
To Start
*indicates Gluten Free Dishes
$14.00
Taste Of The Wild
a rainbow lodge classic featuring a tasting of wild game and fowl
$16.00
*cast Iron Seared Scallops On Sweet Potato Mousse
with fava beans and summer truffles
$9.00
Rabbit Boudin Bites
with tabasco aioli on choucroute garni
$13.00
Lump Crab Cakes
with bacon, green onion & creole mustard butter
$9.00
Honey Sweetened Local Goats Cheese, Walnut Bread, Fig Jam
$16.00
Southern Fried Quail
on cheesy organic grits with bourbon bacon cream gravy
$7.00
Slow Smoked Duck Gumbo
andouille sausage, and rice pilaf
Salads And Charcuterie
$19.00
*half Shell Lobster Salad
with navel orange segments, shaved cucumber, sesame, honey & mustard dressing
$11.00
*butter Lettuce Hearts
chef’s shaved duck ham, bosque bleu dressing, toasted hazelnuts
$11.00
*blood Orange & Watercress Salad
candied almonds, roasted beets and pure luck dairy feta, fig vinaigrette
$9.00
Classic Caesar Salad
$8.00
*mixed Baby Leaves, Citrus Vinaigrette
$12.00
Rainbow Lodge Charcuterie
house cured meats, salumis , terrines with traditional and untraditional condiments
Entrees-fish & Shellfish
$45.00
*decadent Lobster Thermidor
whole maine lobster, oyster mushrooms, cognac, asparagus finished tableside with dijon mousseline
$32.00
*pan Roasted Sea Bass
with arugula pesto. thinly sliced broccoli, potatoes and red chili tomato oil
$28.00
*cast Iron Seared Gulf Snapper On Saute Of Chick Peas
spanish chorizo & black kale. soused beet slivers
$22.00
Rainbow Trout
beluga lentils with orange, nutty brown butter. garlic green beans
Entrees-meat & Fowl
$38.00
*“the Chairman”- Grilled Ribeye Steak
crispy yukon gold potato skins, warm horseradish crème and charred asparagus
$35.00
Beef Tenderloin
on potato and local andouille hash with wild mushroom, caramelized onion and brie fondue
$24.00
*thick Cut Pork Chop
golden beet and potato gratin, warm cabbage & apple slaw, whole grain mustard gravy
$26.00
Braised Lamb Shank
with minted pesto, warm potato “salad” and snow peas
$26.00
*pan Roasted Chicken, Natural, Butternut Squash Risotto
with roasted pearl onions & crispy sage
Entrees - Game
$39.00
Buffalo Short Ribs, Braised All Night
texas gold cheddar risotto with charred brussels sprouts and leaves
$45.00
*grilled North American Elk Chop
sweet potato mash, wilted spinach, berry sauce
$36.00
Chili Rubbed Texas Nilgai Antelope Back Strap
poblano spoonbread, mojo de ajo sauce, grilled asparagus salad
$37.00
Mixed Grill Of Venison Medallion
texas lamb t bone, lockhart quail & a wild boar chop. pan roasted potatoes and forest mushrooms with french beans
$27.00
*Peppered and Seared Duck Breas
5 spice carrot whip, crisped purple potato, green bean trinity
Chef Added Extras – Sides
$10.00
Buttered Lump Crabmeat
$20.00
½ Lobster
$19.00
Seared Foie Gras
$6.00
All Risottos
$5.00
Asparagus
$4.00
Warm Potato Salad
$6.00
Warm Cabbage & Apple Slaw
$3.00
Carrot Whip
Dessert
$8.00
Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bar
brown butter pecan caramel lodge brandied cherries, mexican chocolate chip ice cream
$8.00
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
with sicilian style pistachio bar
$8.00
Trio of Sticky Toffee Puddings
fall flavors!
$8.00
Little Angel Food Cake
with citrus curd, mascarpone anglaise and honey gelee. kumquat chips
$8.00
Chocolate Semi Freddo
graham crust, housemade marshmallows, smoked chocolate ganache
$8.00
Croissant Bread Pudding
bourbon caramel, vanilla ice cream, almond tuille
$8.00
Tasting of Sorbets & Ice Creams
$10.00
Mignardise for Two
share this petite dessert tasting!
Selection Of Three $11.00
Selection Of Five $14.00
Cheese Service
artisan cheeses and accompaniments!

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