3 stars for our dinner and an extra star for the complimentary bread (+ whipped honey butter ) and good service! We ordered the rainbow trout and the ribeye, both very flavorful dishes, I recommend. For appetizer we had the fried calamari which tasted great but was slightly overcooked and chewy. We also ordered creamed corn as a side-- not good. Too soupy and a little on the salty side. Rio, get your chefs to rework that one! Just my opinion. But again, the main dishes were great. Also funnily, all of our dishes came with a scoop of pico de gallo lol. read more

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I really enjoyed my time there! My server was the best almost i have ever had. Minimal talking but constant awareness of us. She had the skills when it came to being very discreet with me paying the bill so my sis wouldn't know! She was a pro at it. Wish I could've remembered her name. The food honey was yes!! I had their rainbow trout with lump crab on top with asparagus. Presented beautifully, came hot and was delectable. Not over-seasoned, but very flavorful; great hollandaise. I I think it was hollandaise. The asparagus had a beautiful perfection char that you could taste but remained al dente. The surroundings were cozy and lulled me into further comfort with the fireplace there. All they need it worse than hotel rooms in the back. Lol. And the bathrooms were clean and smelled decent. Thumbs up right?! read more

We were looking a new place to bunch today Sunday Feb 4th. This showed up on our search. We arrived at the location at 11:35 am and the gentleman at the door with a middle east accent was not very friendly at all. We let him know that it was our first time and how does it work, and his first answer was " what do you mean". We had to ask again and he said we pay $21 per person and get access. Of course he did not even mentioned that our child pays different amount. After such a experience just at the door we decided to leave. Nice way to turn away paying customers. read more

We came here for a work dinner. Overall, the food was subpar. I ordered the southern fried chicken sandwich. I gave it to my boyfriend and he didn't even finish it. (My boyfriend is greedy). He ordered the down home bbq brisket sandwich and loved it. Some of the people in our party order chicken fried steak and was not impressed. The lady that ordered the steak was not pleased either. The salads were pretty and the biscuits were really delicious!!!!! read more

I have gone here for Sunday brunch several times over the years. comparing the non-holiday weekend Sunday brunch at Rio Ranch to the brunches of other hotel restaurants, Rio Ranch has been the better bargain. The staff is very friendly and responsive. In my most recent visits, I have noticed that the brunch crowd is filling out earlier, thus they tend to shut down the brunch earlier. Soy milk is not available. On special Sundays, like Easter, Mother's Day, etc. prices are higher, and the crowds are a little too much. read more

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Great food! Service polite and friendly. I had 5he ribeye. Cooked to my liking. Not many people here, buy the food was worth it. Be back for sure!! read more

This place has gone down hill. Poor service, food was awful, just stay away as it isn't the place I used to frequent for business meetings.

We have only ate at Rio Ranch for brunch, but it really hasn't ever disappointed us. . . The variety is good and there is really something to eat for everyone! ! The fruit is always fresh and delicious. The omelettes are great as well! read more

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My experience with the Rio Ranch was limited to the Hilton-provided breakfast that I enjoyed each morning of my Hotel stay and enjoying a drink and an appetizer at the restaurant bar for a few of those nights. Both were solid experiences, with good food, nice service, comfortable seating, and evening sports on the TV. read more

Holy crap their corn bread and chicken fried chicken is amazing! Everyone is so friendly and the food just hits the right spot. Nothing super fancy or new, just quality comfort food. read more

Amazing service by the whole team in the bar and the food is great. I had the shrimp salsa as an appetizer and the ribs for dinner. Great Texas BBQ. Nice location connected to the Hilton. read more

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This review is for their Sunday BRUNCH! Went for Sunday brunch and I have to say this was the best brunch buffett I have ever had. Normally I do not like buffets and brunch buffets in the past have never been that fantastic. Until now! This was seriously awesome: food, service, and atmosphere. Top notch! Food: there was everything and anything you could imagine and hope for on a brunch buffet... beautfiul fresh fruits with juices, yogurts and cereals, english muffins, bagels, smoked salmon with all the trimmings, oatmeal with any and every topping imagineable. then hot foods like potato and egg casserole, fluffy biscuits with the best gravy (ever!!!!!!!) plump and juicy sausages, bacon, bacon, bacon, and more bacon... eggs benedict with beautiful hollandaise sauce, oven roasted potatos... and then there were the cooking stations!!! you could order fresh omelettes, breakfast tacos, pancakes, waffles, belgium waffles, mini pancakes, muffins, french toast, and more. There was just so much that I couldn't even try a fraction of it before I had to stop. And I went back 4 times!!! They also have great mimosas..... mmmm. The final glorious moment was when the bill came: 4 adults with brunch buffets and mimosas: $73!!!!!! that was a steal, an unbelievably delicious steal. Wow. I'll be back! read more

Nice atmosphere and good service. I would highly recommend booking this place for corporate functions or private parties. The food is good, I had a chance to sample their calamari, wings, quesadillas, and onion rings as an appetizer. All where very good. For an entree, I had the 16 oz. ribeye, it was average. Overall, decent convenient spot, especially if you are staying at the Hilton that is attached to it. read more

Rio Ranch is one of those old reliable places that's been there seemingly forever, but that slips under my radar. So when a friend suggested it for dinner, I realized it had been the better part of a decade since I've had dinner there, so off we went. It was 8pm on a Friday night, and the place was almost empty. Never a good sign, especially considering how this restaurant used to be one with an hour wait on weekends. Regardless, we were seated, and we still got to wait. Our waiter was very friendly, but she was slow, and it couldn't have been because of the crowd. The food was OK. As I did on my last visit here, I ordered the chicken fried steak, which used to be one of the best anywhere. What came out was overbreaded, and overcooked, but with a decent flavor. For $17, it was a pretty poor value. The saving grace of the meal was the salad. The citrus-lime vinaigrette was delicious, and it brought back memories from my last visit here. Now that is an impressive salad dressing. Rio Ranch isn't bad these days, but it doesn't deliver food or a dining experience that measures up to its price. Time for a management change, it seems. read more

Tucked into the Hilton, Rio Ranch is worth finding. We started in the bar with cocktails and appetizers. One of my buddies though the wings were the best he had ever had. They had a hint of coconut that really worked with the BBQ sauce. We had a large group and everyone seemed to be happy. I had the Ancho-Chile rub chicken which was a large portion and was cooked perfectly. The bread pudding was more of a cake, but everyone likes cake right?! read more

Rio Ranch - Great for larger groups. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

If my family and I ever feel like brunch, we go to Rio Ranch. They have a great selection as well as an omelet station which is delicious. The same man has been making omelets for I think 10 years. They have different pastries, fruits, yogurts and cereals, smoked salmon, bagels and toast, kinds of eggs, and even an area to make your own breakfast taco. For dinner, I have only ever had a steak because it has always been so delicious. The parking lot is massive, so parking is never a problem, and the staff is great. They do also take reservations which is wonderful if you're hoping to go on a Friday or Saturday night! This restaurant is also about 10-15 minutes away from the Galleria (as a point of reference). read more

This was a really good brunch, especially for the price. Under $20, included an omelet station, traditional breakfast buffet foods, fruit, and breads. The atmosphere was very nice and the custom service, exceptional. We will definitely go back and will encourage others. read more

Went to Easter brunch today and it was the biggest waste of money ever. Maybe the food is worth it for the regular price of $15.95, but I was highly disappointed. Food was on par with Denny's or IHOP, and at $31.95 a person, way overpriced. I was excited about the lamb, and that was tasty. The mimosas were good. Wait staff had to be reminded several times about requests, didn't clear plates unless you asked, and the organization today was just chaotic. We were overcharged for drinks and I had to get the bill corrected, which just added to my annoyance. Rio Ranch gets three stars only because I've been to dinner there and it was fantastic. We went to dinner for Valentine's 2010 and had a wonderful prix fixe dinner with attentive staff and great cocktails. Basically, I'm just disappointed in this place. Had we not had such a great experience the first time, I would not have expected the same quality from Easter Brunch, which they failed to deliver. Will likely try them again for dinner but never again for brunch. read more

Poor, sad, mediocre place. Terrible food, terrible service and poor brunch options. We were there for Sunday brunch. To begin with, it was really hard to find out which of the many doors was being used as the entrance. There was no sign and neither one of them was working properly. Then, we were given a table and, even though the restaurant was not busy, it took at least 5 minutes for a server to come and OFFER us something to drink. We went to the buffet and when we came back we found out that other people had already been sat at our table. It was deplorable. Lack of organization, to say the least. And the funny part is: nobody knew what to do. Neither one of the servers, nor the front of the house. So, we were standing close to the table holding our plates and looking to each other until someone finally decided to give us another table. I ordered an orange juice - which was NOT FRESH - and it came in a badly cracked glass. I can't believe nobody noticed that! I had to ask for another one. Out of the few options they had for brunch, the only decent thing was the smoked salmon. The rest, I can easily prepare at home with more quality and eat it hot - if my intention is to have a simple brunch at home: eggs, sausage, and bacon. I have been to quite a few places for Sunday brunch, both in Houston and in Austin. This one was certainly the worst and I will never return. read more

My wife and I visit Houston several times a month but overnight stays are infrequent. Of those times when we need or want to remain overnight, we make an effort to stay at the Westchase Hilton to which this restaurant is attached. Therefore, we have the pleasant opportunity to dine at this restaurant. I know we have dined here for more than four years. As noted by other. Yelpers, the service is top notch. That means drinks are refilled promptly and the table is well policed by the waitstaff. Service of this type generally elevates the impression the diner is likely to hold. The food has never been an issue. Steaks are seasoned to a point of pleasant "heat," charred and delicately smoked to a savory ecstasy. Other entries are thoughtfully prepared, presenting well. Houston certainly has a surfeit of splendid eating establishments of which we partake and taste as opportunity presents (thank goodness for Yelp). However. Following a long day shopping and exploring Houston, supping at this restaurant and "bedding down" at the attached hotel is a little treat we both do so enjoy. read more

Okay food. Terrible service. Snarky omelet chefs. Go somewhere else for brunch. What more can I say about subpar places and food. Also, there's dead animal memorabilia everywhere...gross. read more

Really needed some food therapy after busting my ass counting calories and working out as if I was training for the Ironman the past few weeks, and I'd heard good things about their brunch. We arrive and the place is dead quiet, which should have been my first clue...at 10:30 on a Saturday morning, a place known for their brunch should be packed. We're seated right away and receive a hard-sell for the buffet, which we agree to go for. I figure if it costs $16.95 it must be amazing, right? Wrong. The fruit was soggy, bruised, and had congealed into an unrecognizable pulp. The biscuits were burned. The eggs were runny. The bacon too crispy (is there even such a thing, you ask? I learned today that there is). It was clear that all the food had been sitting out since 7am when they first opened. The only redeeming factor, my husband claimed, was the omelette/pancake/waffle station. "Oh, you mean that window I stood at for two full minutes that I assumed was closed since no one ever came to offer their services?" I replied. Yep, that was the one. These poorly prepared aforementioned items were really the only options...the buffet was surprisingly limited for the outrageous price. When we return to the table, our waitress was there to convince us to return for the Sunday brunch. "It's the same price and has even more food!" she tells us excitedly. So why the hell isn't this buffet cheaper? And why are you still lingering at our table awkwardly staring at our baby while we're trying to eat? No seriously, we've stopped talking to you and are now staring at our food whilst shoveling it in our very hungry mouths, so why are you still here? I swear it was a full 60 seconds of uncomfortable silence while she stood over us and watched us eat. Consider yourself warned. read more

The food was pretty unspectacular for me. I had the pulled pork sliders, the pork was so chewy and over cooked and it was drenched in bbq sauce. Not much flavor. The fries were spectacular, they had a great crunch! Probably won't return. Our waitress wasn't very attentive either. read more

The ambiance here was nice but it's too expensive for the type of food. I had rainbow trout which would have been good but they put a tangy sauce on it and it comes with one side. My husband had chicken fried steak but it was a lot of breading. We were served bread with a butter that was frozen and just crumbled when we tried to use it. We would not be back read more

I've had dinner here twice and breakfast 4 times while staying at the Hilton on business. Breakfast: the buffet is marginal. Cooked to order eggs were slow, and there is no backup scrambled at the buffet for people in a rush. Grits were runny, meats overcooked, breads & pastries not very fresh and not made in house. (Biscuits excepted) I have had much better at Hilton properties. Service was *abysmal*. Coffee was never refreshed any of the times I was there, my juice order was not followed 3 of 4 times, and my associate and I actually had to go up to the station to get service and utensils after having placed a drink order on two occasions. Dinner: The best of what they have are salads and appetizers. The house-made dressings are superb, and are what saves this place from being a one-star rating. My Chicken Fried Ribeye was under-seasoned and over-breaded. The ribs were adequate, but not worthy of being served at a Texas-themed restaurant. Since they have a wood grill, I may have just ordered the wrong things. Service at the bar was good both times, but once, the bartender tried to charge me for an extra beer that I did not have. read more

Cheers to Dr. H! A client of mine is a professional right down the street who suggested we go to this Rio Ranch in the HIlton Hotel for our appreciate lunch. Glad she did! This place was extremely hospitable and over the top awesome for a hotel restaurant. The room we were in was super texas! rustic with wood decor and a lone star flag weathered in history. The 5 course lunch was great! Totally reasonable in cost and after hosting 15 people we walked out less then $350. I heard nothing but great things about the food and the service was also excellent! Best, C. Ortiz read more

Food was just ok. Standard hotel food, nothing outstanding. Biscuit was more like a roll. Omelet was wet. Selection was sparse. Only a buffet. No menu options. read more

I came here for a Sunday brunch on the morning after a friend's wedding. We were seated in a private room on the other end of the buffet. There was plenty of space to move around and the servers regularly filled our coffee, juice, and water. The food was solid and there was plenty to choose from. A word to the wise: there will likely be one long line that most people end up in, presuming you have to wait in it. This is for the omelet bar. You can just walk up to the front of that line to get your plate and help yourself to everything else they serve. read more

I am writing this review based upon a corporate private party event therefore the cost or regular menu does not play into rating. To start off, our party was provided a trio of appetizers that consisted of calamari, peppered shrimp and some kind of seafood salsa. The calamari was good. A lot of places can't get this right, but they do. The peppered shrimp was awesome and I rarely say that to anything. The seafood salsa was bland and very forgettable so basically we were batting 2 for 3 to start the meal. With a private (and somewhat large) party, we were (and understandably so) presented with a limited menu. I choose the New York strip and vegetables. Though the vegetables were a bit overdone, the steak was cooked correctly (Medium Rare) and tasted very good. The two young ladies servicing our group also did a very good job of keeping drinks filled and the overall service for dinner was well done. With the food and service that we were provided, I would not mind returning to try the regular restaurant. read more

The food was excellent... The A/C works VERY well... The service.... I can only presume my server was new. Her lead waiter greeted me and asked for my drink order... He left and was on his way back when my waitress arrived... Pen in hand... She attempted to take my drink order... Ok. Simple but that started it. She didn't listen to my food order initially... And we had to straighten that out. The food was great. When the bill came, I was charged for a bacon cheese burger and then charged for bacon (add on). Hummm... It had been charged on my card when I spotted it. So I asked. She retrieved $1 to compensate me for it... But I had torn the ticket. Now she had to get the Mgr. No real bit deal, but it was the principle of the over charging. Had I not looked.... $1-$2 per dish can add up. The mgr corrected it and I was on my way... But she had to go out of her way to charge for the bacon, on a sandwich that included it.... Hummm. Be wary... read more

I've been here 3 times for brunch so far and I think it is a great place to come for Sunday brunch! Food and service are both pretty good. Try it out! read more

We didn't have high expectations as the restaurant is attached to the Hilton where we were staying - however it blew our minds. Atmosphere, service, quality of food and drinks. Ask for Amy the bartender to mix you a hand crafted cocktail & you'll be in for a treat! We had the sampler app & it was amazing read more

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I will give 4 stars just because the smoked salmon was soggy and the cinnamon rolls were cold. Everything else was great! read more

We only come here for Sunday Brunch and we enjoy it. They have an omelet and pancake/ waffle/ French toast station. Lots of fresh fruit, oatmeal, yogurt, bread, cereal and also hot food like eggs Benedict, scramble egg, potatoes, bacon, sausage your typical hotel buffet but yummy! For lunch items they normally have two or three options (chicken or pasta) so it is mostly focused on breakfast items. The staff is friendly and attentive and the place feels like your in Texas! read more

Ate here twice just because I was just too tired to drive anywhere else to eat. First clue to not eat here should have been when I walked in on a Friday night at 5:00 PM and there was no one else in the restaurant! Food was just okay. Quantities are great, but quality was just eh. I had the Prime Rib. I asked for the end cut because usually that's the piece with the most spices and rub on it and there was barely any spice or rub!! I also ordered the lava cake and it was not good! It's supposed to be very chocolatey but that is not the flavor I got! Can't even describe the flavor! Took one bite and left it! And, service was very, very slow.! Second night ate there with my son because once again just way too tired to drive and once again food was just okay and again service was way too slow. The time between ordering, the salad arriving and then dinner was crazy long!! read more

Texans should be ashamed of this steakhouse. Went to celebrate with the family on a Saturday night. Place was near empty, which I kind of thought would be, but one of the reasons I chose it. Most of the family ordered steaks, medium rare, and nobody received a steak with any bit of pink left in it. Salad seemed to have been the scraps from a bad buffet. No charm to the place at all. Don't waste your money here. read more

Great food and great customer service! All you can eat brunch for $15 (drinks included). The cream cheese (which is homemade) is to die for! The eggs, potatoes, bacon and everything was pretty amazing. Also to boot, the decor of the restaurant truly represents The Great State of Texas! read more

Loved this place! The mimosas are heavenly!! Got lost coming out the bathroom though, ended up at in a hotel! :0 read more

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Rio Ranch IS as good as it gets. I recently had a four-course meal at the ranch and it was incredible. It was perfectly balanced and tasted terrific. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere is a perfect partner for the food. Any night is a good night to have dinner at Rio, but don't miss out on the Sunday Brunch buffet! Unless of course you don't like great food & a vast selection of breakfast foods. read more

Good value. Fresh fruit- omelet station-waffle station-smoked salmon-crispy bacon- the usual items. Nothing fancy, but very good. All for about $17. read more