Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Austin: 6:24 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (737) 299-1382 to confirm.
Location & directions
7207 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
About Rice On The Hill
Rice On The Hill is a Chinese restaurant located at 7207 E Riverside Dr in Austin, Texas. Our Austin guide covers 1,661 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Rice On The Hill is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Tuesday).
The menu we have on file lists 47 items across 8 sections, including Appetizers, Specialties, Vegetables, Beef, and Pork. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $6.00, with a typical item around $3.00. Dishes worth a look include Fried Wonton, Orange Chicken, and Buddhist Delite.
Available service options are outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, and vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Phone: (737) 299-1382.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 7207 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
- Phone
- (737) 299-1382
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 47 items · $1.50–$6.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Rice On The Hill’s weekday schedule with 27 other Chinese restaurants in Austin. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 63 hours a week, 11 hours fewer than the local median of 74. 100% of Chinese restaurants in Austin open on Sundays, and Rice On The Hill is one of them.
Compared with 27 other Chinese restaurants in Austin that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Texas
Based on 64 menus with 6,253 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.38 and $15.94.
At Rice On The Hill the median listed price is $3.00, lower than the typical $12.99 for Chinese restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Egg Drop Soup | 58% | $3.78 |
| Sesame Chicken | 52% | $13.99 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 48% | $13.95 |
| Mongolian Beef | 47% | $14.99 |
| Wonton Soup | 45% | $3.97 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 42% | $13.99 |
| Chicken | 41% | $13.95 |
| Shrimp | 41% | $14.50 |
Calculated from 64 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Rice On The Hill there are 5 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), American (2), Sandwiches & Delis (1), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
Rice On The Hill is the only Chinese restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Sweet Chive, 2.6 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeAni's Day & Night< 0.1 mi
- AmericanDenny's0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.4 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodSonic0.6 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsMaster of Donuts0.8 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Rice On The Hill's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Rice On The Hill open on Sunday?
Yes, Rice On The Hill is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Rice On The Hill located?
Rice On The Hill is located at 7207 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741.
What is the phone number of Rice On The Hill?
You can call Rice On The Hill at (737) 299-1382.
Does Rice On The Hill offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Rice On The Hill offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Rice On The Hill?
The typical price range at Rice On The Hill is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $6.00.
Is Rice On The Hill wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Is there parking at Rice On The Hill?
Parking options: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking.
Is Rice On The Hill open late?
No, Rice On The Hill usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Rice On The Hill?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Rice On The Hill. Nearby options include Ani's Day & Night (< 0.1 mi), Denny's (0.3 mi), and Subway (0.4 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Rice On The Hill?
None within a mile. The closest is Sweet Chive, 2.6 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 64 menus with 6,253 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.38 and $15.94.
