experience Texas Hill Country in the city, at our RESTAURANT IN HOUSTON
Located in the heart of the Business District, right inside the Hilton Houston Westchase, the award-winning Rio Ranch is the place to enjoy great food, live entertainment, and authentic Hill Country ambiance.
Before you enter the restaurant through the double glass doors, you are welcomed by the tranquil sound of water flowing down the country rocks in our treasure-filled creek. As you enter our Houston restaurant, your eyes are instantly drawn to the 30-foot-tall limestone fireplace, which adds country warmth and romance to your dining experience. Our guests are mesmerized by the dancing flames in the fireplace, as well as the unique chandelier made of scythes, rakes, plows, antlers and briers. The design for Rio Ranch was inspired by the Ranch houses of early Texas. The interior and exterior incorporate gnarled Cedar posts and limestone, quarried outside of Junction, Texas - both native to the Texas Hill Country.
Kick Up Your Boots at the Rio Saloon
Our full-service bar takes you back in time as you enjoy a variety of Single Malt Scotches, quality Texas Bourbons or an assortment of beers, featuring many local crafts. The wood used in the ceiling of the bar was salvaged from a pre-civil war barn, and the sprawling mural depicts one of the last trail rides across Texas in the 1890's. The authentic ambiance is underscored with hickory chairs, hickory and rawhide barstools, a 22-foot-long solid mesquite wood bar, mesquite table tops, and punched tin lighting fixtures created by a variety of Texas artisans.
Just the Beginning
Rio Ranch was opened in January of 1993 as a partnership between Augusta Foods and the Westchase Hilton. The enchanting Houston restaurant has a beneficial location that attracts the local business community, which arrives in large numbers for lunches that may include Mesquite Grilled Signature Salads or our Copenhagen Ranch Dip Sandwich carved from slow roasted prime beef. During the tranquil evening hours, our guests enjoy bottles of wine from our extensive wine collection and may choose from a variety of menu items, such as the Rainbow Trout or Campfire Mesquite Savory Chicken. Our signature Apple Cobbler is an irresistible punctuation to an unforgettable meal.
