Message from Rudi Lechner's
Unique neighborhood restaurant serving Houston for 30 years
- German-Austrian specialties
- Live entertainment
- Reservations
Whether preparing for a special occasion or serving brunch, lunch or dinner, Rudi Lechner is always at the restaurant to welcome you and make you feel at home. Since Rudi Lechner's opened more than thirty years ago, he has developed a loyal and regular following. Mr. Lechner's ability to individually recognize and appreciate each customer makes each visit memorable and personal. The menu consists of German-Austrian specialty items. The selection of sausages includes weisswurst, knackwurst or Polish sausages. The wienerschnitzel is a delicate veal cutlet that is breaded and pan-fried. The menu also offers the heritage dinner. It includes red cabbage, sauerkraut, Austrian potatoes, sausages, roasted chicken, porkloin, wienerschnitzel and sauerbraten.
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 Rudi Lechner's Restaurant
(713) 782-1180
2503 S Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77063
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Editorial Description by Citysearch
Austrian fare that's worth a yodel.
Rated 9.4 out of 10 by Citysearch.
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Reminds me of my grandmother every time! 
My family is German, and I have many fond memories of my grandmother cooking authentic German meals for us when she visited. When I moved to Houston, my husband and I tried Rudi Lechner's. So many of the items on the menu looked familiar! The Hungarian Goulash is exactly like my grandmothers - and the very best I have had at any restaurant. My husband has ordered various schnitzel's and sausages, and he always is satisfied. They serve a wide range of German beers and wines. There is an excellent salad bar that serves salads, pickled items, and liver pate. There is live music on the weekends with oompah tunes and a long Alpine Horn. The owner, Rudi, is always walking the room and asking how the service is. The experience is not to be missed!
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Best Wiener Schnitzel in Houston
This restaurant is dingy in an old Bavarian village way which I find appealing. The place has been around forever and little has changed, especially as far as the decor is concerned. I like the atmosphere - reminds me of my visits to Germany, especially the bavarian village eateries I visited.
The food is excellent for the most part, especially the famous wine soup is worth trying at least once - then you'd be hooked. They have a great sald bar as well with some tasty german appetizers.
Prices there have jumped quite a bit so I am not sure if it will qualify as $ since a glass of beer is around $6 and the cheapest item on the dinner menu is about $15 but overall this is a great place to visit with a great friendly staff.
My complaint would be mostly about the music - the music could be better, the "band" playing there should've retired long time ago.
Pros: Service, Food
Cons: Music
Posted 10/07/08 at 4:17pm
Great little restaurant
I have been eating at Rudi's for many, many years. Rudi is personally on site and pays attention to his menu, kitchen, and his staff. The German dishes are always excellent and the other choices like trout and lighter entrees are always excellent too. The place is always packed, yet the service is always efficient and friendly. I keep saying 'always' because I've yet to have a bad or even less than excellent experience in this place. The live entertianment is a pleasant bonus and Rudi making his speciality flaming drink at your tableside is a treat.
Pros: Food, service, atmosphere
Cons: None, parking can be scarse
Posted 05/05/08 at 10:20am
Very enjoyable!!
I took my boyfriend (he is Czech) here last night after seeing such good reviews. And it did not disappoint!! The food was great, the service was excellent, and everyone was so nice and pleasant. I'm not an expert on german food, but my boyfriend said it was very tasty. I had the chicken fried steak and it was delicious as well. They have Oktoberfest every Wednesday night with entertainment, buffet, and drink specials (as told to us by Rudi). So, we will definitely be going back!
Posted 05/18/07 at 8:59am
Outstanding German Food that even the guy on TV with blue glasses would like
Last week I had the pleasure of revisiting Rudi Lechner's restaurant on Gessner near Westheimer. It has been 15 years since I had been there because of a move. Rudi was
there to make sure the food was up to standard. Just a great place to take your clients or family for a quite lunch. The price charged reflects superior value for the quality and
quanty of food. I raise my glass to Rudi for consistent and high quality food as well as surroundings!
Pros: I like the owner taking part in the restaurant experience.
Cons: NONE!
Posted 09/19/06 at 12:00am
Love it
Ihave been going there for well over 15 years and never once had a bad visit. The atmosphere is delightful and the servcise is the best. Rudi always checks on customers and remembers names and faces. What can I say about the food...there is just no place like it in Houston! I have tried everything on the menu and have the hardest time deciding what eat because it all so freaking good. the weekend entertainment is fun and puts smiles on everyones face. The food is not all German or over priced for the quality. I recommened the Beer Schnitzel it is to die for. O' they the the best french onoin soup i have ever had. You can also make reservations to have the man himself cook steak Diane in front of you which is pricy and a perfect way to impress a date...it is mouth watering.
Pros: fantastic food, best staff, perfect everything
Cons: closed on Sunday, need resv on weekends
Posted 01/12/06 at 6:14pm
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