At Rio Piedra Plantation, we realize that the difference between a good hunt and an exceptional hunt lies in the details. We leave nothing to chance and account for every last aspect before, during and after the hunt. This attention to detail is prominently displayed in the sprawling lodge and surrounding cabins.
Multiple, well-appointed dining areas provide large and small groups alike with comfortable venues to enjoy the finest cuisine the Plantation Belt has to offer. Breakfast and dinner are served in the main lodge while lunch is frequently offered al fresco on the lodge patio or the open-air deck overlooking the Flint River.
Additionally, Rio Piedra has a variety of indoor and outdoor settings that provide both the opportunity to socialize with fellow hunters or have more intimate conversations with close friends, family members, and colleagues. Our warm and friendly staff further enhances the ambience by infusing their keen sense of Southern hospitality to create an experience rarely found in today’s modern world.
At Rio Piedra Plantation, the pursuit of perfection doesn’t end when the hunt is over—it continues at the table. Dining here blends the warmth of Southern hospitality with the elegance of fine dining, offering seasonal menus that celebrate the region’s bounty. Every plate reflects our commitment to elevated hospitality, from wild game and coastal seafood to locally grown produce, hand-crafted with care and presented with a relaxed, five-star touch.
With more than 30 years of culinary experience in private sporting clubs, high-end restaurants, and as a personal chef, Executive Chef Christian J. Houston brings a creative vision that is defines Rio Piedra’s dining experience. Throughout his career, he has designed seasonal, from-scratch menus that highlight wild game, fresh seafood, and local produce, earning praise for both flavor and presentation. Chef Houston’s cooking philosophy embraces what he calls “Southern game with world-class taste” – a style that blends soulful flavors with five-star finesse. Whether it’s Cold Smoked Bob White “Dirty Birds” stuffed with Carolina Gold Dirty Rice and Apple-Rutabaga Hash, or Roast Saddle of Axis Venison with Braised Neck Agnolotti and Warm Quail Consommé, his dishes promise a level of sophistication rarely found in the sporting world. Under his leadership, guests can expect a dining experience that’s as memorable as the hunt itself.
We go to extraordinary lengths to ensure that your stay with us is as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. Here, you can be equally comfortable in dinner attire or in khaki and blaze orange. Our 2-story lodge features a host of amenities that will immerse you in traditional Southern hospitality and charm. In addition to our lodge rooms, we also offer spacious, beautifully-appointed guest cabins that allow you and your group to relax and unwind. Learn more about our quail hunting lodge.
While our guests come to Rio Piedra for the exceptional quail hunting, they often leave in awe of our fine dining and well-appointed accommodations. In fact, many of the online reviews claim that our 5-star dining offered some of the best cuisine they’ve ever had.