Welcome to Rice Village
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. As we continue to adjust to CDC and city guidelines and find new ways to support our businesses, maintaining a safe and healthy environment remains our priority.
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What stores and restaurants are open?
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Many of our retailers and restaurants are open for curbside pick-up and delivery orders as well as indoor shopping and dining with limited capacity. In accordance with Harris County’s advisory, restaurants are operating at 50% capacity. You can see the full list of open shops and eateries here. For additional updates, you can also refer to our Shop & Dine page and see our Instagram and Facebook for updates.
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How is COVID-19 affecting store hours?
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Rice Village is now open:
Monday–Saturday | 11am–7pm
Sunday | 12pm–5pm
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.
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Whose guidelines does Rice Village follow to ensure a safe environment?
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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?
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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
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How can we support our local restaurants and shops?
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Although some of our stores and restaurants are closed for now, many of them are open for curbside pick-up, delivery, and in-person orders—and they truly appreciate your support. You can see our list of open businesses here and stay up-to-date with their weekly promotions, menus, and hours by following us on Instagram and Facebook and signing up for our Village newsletter.
Madison Reed
Now Open
This prestige beauty brand is changing the way women color their hair with a fusion of personalized service and healthy, salon-quality formulas. Customers can work with colorists to find and apply their perfect shade in the salon, or they can pick up a color kit to use at home.
Face Haus
Now Open
Combine expert estheticians with luxurious, approachable facials, and you get Face Haus: an upbeat spa dedicated to giving good face to the human race. In their first Houston location, they’re looking to bring California-inspired skin care and camaraderie to every sun-swept Texan. Book a weekday appointment now and enjoy $10 off of any service.
Blood Drive
July 27, 8:30am–Noon
Commit for Life and tasc Performance have teamed up to put on a blood drive Monday, July 27th. They’ll be social distancing and providing all donors with a free COVID-19 antibody test—as well as a complimentary tasc t-shirt. Make your appointment at giveblood.org.
Mendocino Farms
Open for Takeout, Dine-In, and Patio Seating
Order a “Mendo Meal” and bring home four sandwiches or salads (mix and match) and two deli sides to share for $40. And for $6, add a loaf of whole wheat, rustic white, or kids’ bread to your order.
D'Amico's
Open for Takeout, Dine-In, and Patio Seating
In addition to their full menu and wine list, D’Amico’s now offers family-sized meals that include spaghetti and meatballs, a Caesar or house salad, garlic bread, one piece of tiramisu, and one slice of chocolate cake. Order for four ($60) or six ($75) and fill up on fresh Italian.
Dao Chloe Dao
Open for In-Store Shopping and Curbside Pick-Up
This premiere retailer offers Chloe Dao’s locally made fashion line and carefully curated merchandise in sizes 00 to 24. In addition to their cocktail and evening wear, the shop is hard at work creating comfortable, fashionable face masks for all. Shop the collection and get yours.
Urban Outfitters
Open for In-Store Shopping and Curbside Pick-Up
Explore men’s and women’s clothing, lifestyle and beauty products, furniture, home goods, and more at Urban Outfitters. With new styles arriving regularly, there’s always something to discover.