Fine dining to funnel cakes at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Foodies & Friends
The Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse | Foodies & Friends
Katie Stone visits The Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse, the only fine dining restaurant at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. A quick tour of the beautiful interior ends with a look and a taste of some of the iconic foods including Chef Tommy’s Bacon and Carpet Bagger on the Half Shell.
HOUSTON - Katie Stone visits The Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse, the only fine dining restaurant at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Arthur Mooridian, Berg Hospitality provides a quick tour of the beautiful interior.
What The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse has to offer
The backstory:
The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse, a Berg Hospitality Group concept debuted in 2022, and they just keep improving it every year.
The Ranch is comprised of three dining experiences – the Saloon, Steakhouse and a carnival-style walk-up window. The Saloon is a first-come, first-served upscale casual dining experience featuring a large main bar, along with the Porch, a covered outdoor patio with cocktail tables. The Steakhouse is the fine dining side where guests can reserve tables in advance.
Of course there’s steak, but don’t miss Chef Tommy’s Bacon. What makes a piece of bacon so special? Think blue cheese crumbles and truffle-infused honey. Also, a big favorite is the Carpet Bagger on the Half Shell, an incredible combination of fried oyster, pork belly and beef tenderloin.
Back again this year is an outer walk-up window serving a unique spin on classic carnival fare. The take-and-go menu includes elevated versions of handheld rodeo favorites inspired by Buttermilk Baby another Berg Hospitality Restaurant.
The Ranch After Dark
Dig deeper:
Guests can also enjoy "The Ranch After Dark," an elevated nightlife experience exclusive to The Ranch at RODEOHOUSTON®, where Houston's hottest DJs will spin tunes so rodeo goers can dance the night away. Each night, guests can reserve lounge tables and have the option to order a la carte drinks or bottle service.
How to visit the Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse
The Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse is located on the rodeo grounds at NRG park near the southwest corner of the Astrodome. Reservations can be made on Open Table or the website theranchatrodeo.com
Saloon, Steakhouse + Carnival Window Hours
Monday - Friday: 3:00 p.m.-12 a.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Last Steakhouse reservation taken at 10 p.m.)
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Last steakhouse reservation taken at 9 p.m.)
Spring Break Hours: On Monday, March 10 – Friday, March 14, The Ranch will open at noon each day.
We can’t forget the Carnival Food!
Katie Stone learns about the history of the funnel cake from the Midway Gourmet Dominic Palmeri and creates an all-flavor funnel cake lover’s dream, that’s almost too heavy to hold!
Be sure to watch Foodies and Friends next week as Katie and Dominic continue their guide to food on the midway from refreshing and fruity to deep-fried and satisfied!
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