Safari Texas Ranch

allergies, coming up with an alternative meal for two of our guests with gluten allergies so they could still enjoy the night. They also have plenty of ballrooms to choose from to accommodate weddings of all sizes, and reasonably-priced for all that we got! Definitely recommend.

sizes. As the hosts of our event, we got excellent service from the management and Shelby, our point person. She was always prompt and eager to help. The food was terrific and tasty. The guests spoke highly about the venue and food. Overall, we could not have selected a better place. It will always be a special place in our memory where our only son got married.

g process. She was patient, kind, and always professional. Anytime I emailed her, she responded quickly and made sure all my questions were answered. Alli truly went above and beyond to help us get the most bang for our buck and to make sure everything turned out exactly the way we wanted. It was clear that she genuinely cared about making us happy, and her effort made such a difference in keeping the process smooth and stress-free. I’m so grateful we had her as our coordinator — highly recommend working with Alli if you want someone reliable, thoughtful, and dedicated on your side!

ening fun and memorable. The team also had the venue set up before we arrived, which we appreciated. That said, a few details didn’t match our final plan, such as the number of chairs per row for our ceremony and our napkin color not being updated, which may be due to how thinly stretched the team seemed. At times it was difficult communicating with them through email throughout the planning process, as getting a hold of someone was often challenging. Even with these hiccups, the venue itself was beautiful and our guests had a great time. With better communication and more attention to final details, this venue has the potential to offer a truly outstanding experience.

very professional. We used the Forum room and it was perfect for our 50 attendees.  Thank you to Shelby & Safari Texas for making our event perfect!

mpus. Our event was a great success from the hall decor to the layouts to the food and drinks. The bartender kept our drinking guests engaged, the chefs had prepared a delicious variety of food items from different cuisines, the servers did a great job making sure our guests were served in time in a courteous manner. We want to give a special shoutout to Shelby who apart from overseeing all the above and was always available with a smiling face to ensure every aspect of the event went smoothly. Not to mention Allison, the owner, is passionate about how this place operates. We highly recommend this venue!

nsive and patient. The Infinity ballroom was absolutely beautiful with a Disney fairy tale kind of vibe which was perfect since I had an acoustic band playing all Disney music at the hallway during our cocktail hour. The food was delicious and plenty as promised from the Chef and Mr. Wen (venue owner). Boba bar was a hit! and my guests couldn’t stop talking about it. My dream wedding couldn’t come true without Safari Texas Ranch. I’m so glad you were my first option and also the best one! Thank you!

dancing peacocks added such a magical touch, creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. The venue was impeccably clean, with every detail thoughtfully maintained. As for the food – it was a true highlight of the day! The blend of Indian and Cajun flavors was absolutely delicious, with each dish bringing its own rich, bold taste that wowed our guests. Every bite was a delightful fusion of spice and flavor, beautifully prepared and presented. We were initially a bit nervous when we learned our original event planner could no longer be involved as she had to quit for personal reasons but Shelby, the new event manager who stepped in just a month before our event, exceeded all expectations. She did an outstanding job picking up where things were left off, making sure every detail was in place and that everything ran smoothly. Her dedication and professionalism truly made the difference, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The service was impeccable, and we were so grateful for her calm and organized approach during the final weeks leading up to the wedding. Highly recommend this venue for its breathtaking setting, exceptional service, and mouthwatering cuisine!

way. The venue looked amazing the day of the wedding and we were very pleased. A few guests had trouble finding the chapel since the venue has multiple ballrooms but they were able to find their way eventually. At the reception, we got so many compliments on the food. Overall, we are so glad we went with Safari Texas for our wedding!!

t to our Safari Ranch coordinator - Shelby R - who outdid our expectations in every way. On the night of the event, she was constantly tending to our requests and helping out wherever and whenever she was needed. Safari Ranch is lucky to have such an employee on its staff. Thank You, Shelby - you were a significant reason why our event was such a success

My daughter's wedding was catered by SAFARI TEXAS and they delivered and exceeded on every expectation we asked of them. They were thoroughly professional, totally invested in delivering the absolute Best Meal Ever with extraordinary service and our contact, BETH MAKLARY was so gracious, knowledgeable and available to offer help and suggestions on the menu to make this event unforgettable. SAFARI TEXAS promised freshness, crispness, and savoriness on everything and delivered on par with any Michelin Star restaurant. Our 200+ guests have been raving that this was the "absolute best food that they have ever had at any wedding". I gladly would have SAFARI TEXAS handle any event where great food and service is a must-have. See my review on the gorgeous wedding venue of JENNINGS TRACE and have the most magical wedding you could ever have imagined.

ecade. This year, to mark our 10th anniversary, we reached out to Safari to see if we could return for some family pictures with our three little kids. Not only did they warmly welcome us back, but their kindness and hospitality reminded us why we chose this venue in the first place. Walking through reliving those memories while creating new ones with our children was incredibly special. We can’t thank them enough for making our milestone celebration so meaningful. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a venue that truly cares.

er insight. Provided everything I needed as discussed and did not miss a beat. Food was BOMB, our guests cannot stop talking about it. Cassidy was amazing to work with!!

s for our wedding events and it was absolutely lovely - Shelby made sure everything was ready to go! 11/10 recommend working with Safari and her!

a and I want to especially compliment the food staff and cooks! We received countless compliments from our guests who loved the appetizers, meals, desserts, and midnight snacks! Everything was perfect and we want to express our gratitude to Alli and the entire Safari Texas team for helping make our dream day come true.

a more beautiful setting. Shelby helped us book the venue, she was not only incredibly nice but also exceptionally helpful. Shelby and her team went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and ensure every detail was taken care of. During the event, the servers were outstanding. They greeted our guests with warm smiles and were attentive throughout the evening. They did an excellent job of clearing empty plates promptly and ensuring that refreshments were always stocked, which allowed us to fully enjoy the celebration without any worries. Overall, our experience was flawless, thanks to their dedicated staff and beautiful venue. We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. We highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a breathtaking venue and exceptional service for their special event.

regarding anything and everything! We worked with Cassidy for the event, and during the event she made sure to keep us updated with the status of food and drinks and anything else. Phenomenal service here! Would love to come back for another event if needed.

work with! She is so kind and truly went above and beyond to make our day perfect in ever way. We couldn’t have done it with out her.

event to make sure that if there was anything I needed.

and drinks. Big shoutout to Noe, he was always so attentive anytime my wife and I were near the bar. We’re lucky to have Beth along the way because she definitely made this process so smooth for us from the beginning. We will continue to rave about your services and forward you along to anyone we know who is in need of catering/wedding info.

enjoyable from beginning to end. Thank you so much Alli & Beth @ Safari Texas Ranch! Mr. & Mrs. Rebeles- Wedding 3/11/2023

nager, and she accommodated all our needs and made everything ran so smooth the day of. We loved working with her and she made our lives so easy. Would definitely recommend working with her!

lness that provided by the staff. Our venue spokesperson was Alli and she was very detailed and thoughtful during the whole process. She accommodated to our every needs and was very flexible on our guest’s diet restrictions (providing separate plates based on dietary restrictions). My husband and I were not a couple that wanted a full blown wedding (we did it for our parents), but we do not regret it as everything went smooth and there was minimal stress involved with the assistance of Alli. I also appreciated that they are also not a type of venue who tries to charge for every upgrade (a lot of venues will charge you every dime and penny). We got a lot of compliments on the venue (roman gardens/magnolia) room. We didn’t feel the need to decorate much because the outdoor ceremony area and reception rooms were beautiful.

ly appreciative we are of your hosting and handling of our wedding reception of January 22 in your Infinity Ballroom. It really could not have gone better than it did, and we thank your staff for their efforts and hospitality. Not only was it a stress-free and wonderful experience for us, but our guests loved being there and gushed to us with praise - about the food, about the venue, and so on. This was the biggest night of our lives, and everything you did was noticed and felt, and we are so happy. We’d like to just properly acknowledge with some specificity some of the people / aspects of the service: The wait staff were so professional and courteous. Everything ran on time. And honestly, we didn’t even notice them. They were invisible in the best possible way, if that makes sense. The gentleman who were at the two bars were so nice and welcoming to our guests. We received many comments from our guests about what a good job they did! There was a gentleman who was helping Sohini Tomar the night of our reception. He was so helpful and conscientious. He did many small things to help us without asking, and asked us about some of the big things. Particularly at the end of the night, he did us a great big favor by having the food and cake packed in such a neat and tidy manner. A big thank you to everyone who we interacted with, even for a moment: The personnel in the office who we briefly spoke with when we dropped off payments. The personnel who hosted us during our tasting. The chefs! The food was incredible. Just to give some context, our menu had both Vietnamese and Indian food items. We know this is probably fairly irregular, and wanted to thank the administration for allowing us to have such a unique food experience for our guests. All of the guests loved it. I cannot emphasize this enough. And the food itself was incredible. I cannot tell you how many people on both sides of our wedding guests asked about the food, where was it from, etc, and just expressed how much they enjoyed it. And finally, a HUGE thank you to Sohini Tomar, who was our point of contact throughout. She was so easy to work with, and we were always sure that Sohini listened to us and was able to address our particular concerns or sticking points to the best of her ability. That is honestly all you can want. We know for example that Sohini helped make sure that some late arriving guests were properly fed and seated, and it means alot to us that she was able to make them feel welcome without a hitch. Again, everything on 1/22 went beautifully, and we know how much of a big role Sohini played in making that happen for us. We’ve tried to capture some of this feedback for you, so that we can properly acknowledge what a great experience you’ve provided to us on such an important occasion for both of our families. It’s not just our own feelings and observations, but the feelings and observations of our family and friends who also helped us considerably on that day and were also appreciative of all that you did, and the feelings of our guests who really just enjoyed the event and were happy to be there with us. With the utmost appreciation, Shourjo, with Mary

everal customizable options for food / drinks and basic table chair decor..they even had an in-house Indian chef who could cater Indian food..our coordinator Sohini walked us through the entire process smoothly.she was very responsive to emails and phone calls. She worked with us to make critical decisions like guest count which drastically changed due to the Omicron situation. She also helped decide on food options and made appropriate suggestions without any imposition..During the event she kept checking in to make sure everything was smooth.. she immediately made a change to the table setup right when the event was about to start..the staff was very courteous and constantly coordinated any time changes such as dinner start time etc..we are very happy we choose Safari Texas Ranch for our event !!

working with us to help us plan the ideal day. We picked from the Halal Indian menu which had a great range of options, and again Alyssa was very helpful in putting together a menu that catered to all of our guests. Our ballroom was ready to go at 10 am the day of our event, and the staff on the day of the event were very friendly, professional and courteous, and the day-of coordinator helped ensure everything ran smoothly. The gold chargers and Chiavari chairs we added really helped make the room look even fancier, while the food was a big hit with all of our guests. The only negative experience we had was with a person who claimed to be the owner of the property. Three hours before our event, as we were setting up the room, the gentleman came in, arguing loudly with other customers, and sat at one of the tables we had already set up with our wedding favors. We didn't say anything and this went on for 20-25 minutes. When they left, we went to go fix the seat where he had moved everything around, and in that time he came back and yelled at us to "let him sit on HIS chair." This was extremely unprofessional behavior and unnecessary stress added to our day mere hours before our event. This individual needs to learn how to deal with customers, as he was the only negative part of our experience with Safari Texas, where the rest of the staff were incredibly helpful and professional.

From start till the end, we could not have asked for any better support, you were very cooperative and easy to work with. Along the journey since last one and half year, you have exceeded our expectations. We all are very grateful to have you on our team from Safari. The venue was great and all the setup and amenities were awesome. Sohini, You have always been smiling even when we throw curve balls at you, not an easy job, including the last minute change for relocating the DJ table. I would acknowledge all the staff that supported our event.

And peacocks played photo bombs in so many pictures!!

s delicious!! I received many compliments from my guests. Also a very affordable venue for what you are getting!!

ent experience. We would strongly recommend this venue.

ouse catering of Indian food and the guests loved it. The veranda ballroom was beautifully decorated on our day. Servers and staff were nice and professional and did everything in a timely manner. Everyone was well taken care of. For the extent of their services, it's a great deal for the value. The team was very flexible with many of our requests. Sohini is very attentive to detail, easy to work with, quick to respond. She was very cooperative with our event coordinator as well. We highly recommend Safari Texas Ranch for events.

appy and gave you a lot of compliments. especially, I wanna thank the manager, she is very nice and professional. she led and made everything perfect, from ceremony to reception. she tried to meet whatever we asked with a happy face and smile. Thanks again. I will definitely recommend it to my friends who need the wedding service. you guys are the best.

ntire staff was professional, courteous and were on top of their game. Special thanks to Alyssa Box for being there for almost of all of the event and making sure our needs were met. Overall the experience was exceptional. Alyssa Box at Safari Texas was the best event planner I have dealt in a long time ! Thank you

ful with everything and a joy to work with! I have attended many events at Safari Texas and hosted a few and never been disappointed! Highly Recommend! So much is included in the per person cost and no hidden charges like many other venues have.

eally great advice on parts of it. She was flexible when we had to make changes and was so gracious. I highly recommend that you book your next event at Safari Texas!

i Texas was beyond helpful and understanding with switching dates. The owner himself called to inform me not to stress over the situation, and reassured that he will work with us to make sure we get the wedding of our dreams. We had an outdoor wedding and they made sure everything was perfect. From Power washing, to repainting columns and staying present during the day of the wedding, they Went above and beyond. Special Thank you to Sohini. She was very professional and extremely compassionate in all our interactions. Thank you Sohini, for working diligently for the past two years to make it all worth the wait. We can’t wait to share our pictures with you!

il. They were very patient with both the bride and groom's family and allowed us to ask all our questions. Before our event, Sohini was brought on as our coordinator. This was in the peak of the pandemic. She is AMAZING! She was always very helpful, knowledgeable, and cooperative throughout the entire process. She answered all our concerns for the event and the pandemic. She worked with our vendors well and made sure we had everything running smoothly the day of the event. Sohini and the owner agreed to renegotiate our initial contract the month before the wedding to adjust for sizing and events because of COVID. They were fair in their pricing and worked with us extensively with many unknowns and constantly changing plans because of COVID. We also did our food catering through Safari. We had a great tasting before the event, and the same quality was achieved the day of the event. All of our guests praised the food. We also had great remarks about the bar. They ran the 2 bars efficiently during the night. Guests also appreciated the service overall. We ultimately landed on Safari as a venue pre-COVID because of the new Infinity Ballroom and outdoor wedding option before COVID and we can say we are very happy with our selection post-pandemic. Sohini and the owner of safari worked with us continuously throughout the process and we had a great event.

goes out of her way to make sure everything is perfect the day of. Leading up to the wedding day, she walked us through so many options and helped us out of so many situations. Planning a wedding during a pandemic can be stressful enough, but she made it so much easier!! We hosted our wedding in The Lodge at Safari Texas, and they have 7 other ballrooms on-site you can choose from. The food got many compliments as well! 10/10

ul nikkah ceremony and reception celebration. Alyssa was always so responsive, allowing us to visit several times before the wedding, guiding us through different floor plan options, and staying so, so patient as we requested several changes to have an amazing, but COVID-safe celebration. I work with venues all over Houston and its surrounding areas, and I can honestly say that Alyssa was the easiest, most flexible venue manager I have had the pleasure of working with! Thank you, Alyssa, for all of your support, patience, & professionalism!! Sabrina Lee Lillie Jane Designs Owner, Lead Planner