Welcome to Rice Village
Houston’s Walkable Garden District
A place for business to bloom and neighbors to dwell,
for relationships to blossom and all life to thrive.
Welcome to Rice Village
Houston’s Walkable Garden District
A place for business to bloom and neighbors to dwell,
for relationships to blossom and all life to thrive.
A walkable, historic haven tucked in the true heart of Houston—between the oak-lined avenues of the city's finest residences, its medical district, and the leafy reaches of Rice University—the Village has remained an iconic landscape for shopping, dining, and discovery for generations.
Our Response to COVID-19
Things have changed. Our commitment to our community hasn’t. We continue to follow CDC and city guidelines and maintain a safe and healthy environment. We’re also truly grateful for the support shown for our healthcare workers. Through Fare for Care, we collectively donated 15,000 meals to local hospitals—and helped Houston restaurants along the way.
Question
What stores and restaurants are open?
Answer
Many of our retailers and restaurants are open for curbside pick-up and delivery orders as well as indoor shopping and dining. For additional updates, you can also refer to our Shop & Dine page and see our Instagram and Facebook for more information.
Question
How is COVID-19 affecting store hours?
Answer
Rice Village is now open:
Monday–Saturday | 10am–8pm
Sunday | 12pm–6pm
Store and restaurant hours may vary, so we recommend checking individual sites and our Shop & Dine page before stopping by. You can also find updates for all of Rice Village on our Instagram and Facebook.
Question
Whose guidelines does Rice Village follow to ensure a safe environment?
Answer
Based on recommendations from the CDC, the City of Houston Health Department, and the Texas Department of State and Health Services, we work with our cleaning and maintenance staff to continuously improve our program.
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What is Rice Village doing to comply with health recommendations?
Answer
We’re taking additional measures to keep our stores, restaurants, and grounds clean for all who work in and visit our Village. Here’s how we’ve adjusted to address safety guidelines:
- Cleaning surfaces with virucides designed to deactivate and destroy viruses
- Increasing the frequency of cleanings of elevator doors and buttons, escalator railings, benches and chair armrests in public areas, and door knobs to service corridors and common areas
- Providing alcohol-based hand sanitizers in public restrooms
- Instructing our staff and employees to remain home if sick
Question
How can we support our local restaurants and shops?
Happenings
Farmers Market
First and third Sundays
We’re opening our Village up to all our community has to offer and welcoming Houston’s farmers, chefs, and makers to our outdoor market. Grab a fresh coffee from a barista before strolling through tents filled with small batch chocolate, salted margaritas, savory chef-made plates, locally grown produce, and more.
Interested vendors can contact ricevillagefarmersmarket@gmail.com to apply.
Now Open: Sprinkles
Sprinkles makes real celebrations taste better with premium, baked-fresh daily cupcakes, cakes, chocolates, and cookies.
Now Open: Christina Greene Jewelry
Crafted from brass and plated in 18K gold, every piece of the Christina Greene jewelry line is hypoallergenic and nickel-free. Turquoise is the brand’s signature stone, but the collection also features pearl, black onyx, labradorite, lapis, quartz, and more.
Now Open: Duck Camp
Go from the field to the bow of a boat then back into town, all while wearing premium hunting and fishing apparel that seamlessly transitions between every terrain.
Now Open: SkinSpirit
Today, with 20+ locations throughout California, New York, Texas, Washington, and Utah, SkinSpirit is the number one provider of Botox and dermal fillers in the U.S. Known for their expertise in face, skin and body treatments, SkinSpirit is the nation’s premium medi-spa destination
Coming Soon: King Ranch
Coming Soon
Today, the King Ranch Saddle Shop is the purveyor of iconic leather goods, casual clothing and fine accessories that have earned the Running W brand for their time- honored craftsmanship, proven durability, and timeless appeal.