Rainbow Lodge
Set in an elegant, century-old log hunting lodge, this upscale restaurant and bar is famous for its American fare, wild game, grilled seafood and award-winning wine cellar. The romantic lodge is set on an acre of land, with three fireplaces, a gorgeous patio surrounded by greenery, herb gardens and a citrus grove overlooking White Oak Bayou. Executive Chef Mark Schmidt sources ingredients from the Rainbow Lodge garden, and his menu gives poultry, game and seafood a regional twist in such entrees as tender elk chop served with root-vegetable enchiladas and charred-tomato ancho mole; lamb shank with pickled chard and butter beans; lobster risotto with prosciutto chips; and shaved speck - dry-cured smoked ham - accompanied by roasted autumn squash, pepitas, honey and mustard seeds. For lunch, don’t miss the bourbon-and-black-pepper cream gravy ladled over chicken-fried venison cutlets. Pro tip: The Friday lunch burger special made from game trimmings has a cult following.
