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    Rusteak

    4.3 (178 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Mahi Dinner with shrimp, asparagus and butternut vegetable medley
    Gina W.

    This is one of our Orlando favorites. Has a great ambiance. We enjoy sitting at the bar. Brandon is always welcoming and makes great drinks. My husband really enjoys his old fashion. The menu has a lot to offer and the food is always delicious. On our recent visit I got the Mahi dinner but exchanged the broccolini for asparagus. It was wonderful. Wednesday is 1/2 off wine and this bottle of Pinot Noir was wonderful.

    Briana J.

    The restaurant has a modern vibe. The crowd is 30-50 and up. We sat at the bar where Brannen took care of us. He was very attentive despite the full bar and concluding happy hour (25% off apps and drinks). We loved all our food except the crab cakes. They taste like freezer. Everything else was 20 out of 10! Like I've literally been craving the sweet potato tots since.

    Christian G.

    We went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and I'm glad we discovered the place! The food, drinks, and service are spectacular! Plus, the ambiance is excellent. I will consider this as one of the top spots to eat/hangout when in Orlando!

    Bar area with additional seating
    Shelby A.

    This was honestly the worst meal of my vacation. Getting a reservation was no problem at all. Upon sitting down we were given menus and water right away. Not sure if they were severely understaffed or what but service was terrible all night. My party of 6 all ordered the Rusteak burger and one southern gent salad. My burger came out medium and I specifically asked for rare or blue. The rest of the parties burgers were well done. Two of the burgers had no bacon, mine was missing tomato entirely. How are you a known burger spot if every single burger was errored in a different way. Everyone who ordered the bistro fries were undercooked and sopping with oil. My sweet potato tots did not come out until I asked my server where my side was. Her response was "oh let me go check". The side of bacon to add to the two burgers came out maybe 10-15 minutes after the fact and the burgers were cold by that point. I asked again for my side and she still did not have it. At this point I'm mostly done with my burger and my fries come out soggy and undercooked. The only quality food was the one salad ordered as how badly can one really mess up a salad. It also looked like every other table in our vicinity was waiting on their food to be corrected as well or just waiting. I would not recommend this Rusteak as there are far better options in Orlando to eat.

    Consuela Mixon N.

    My husband and daughter surprised me with a birthday lunch today. We originally tried another restaurant, but the food was terrible and the place wasn't clean, so we left and walked over to Rusteak. We'd never been before, but decided to give it a shot. The lunch menu was decent. Honestly, I was still a little turned off from the first restaurant, so I wasn't sure what I wanted. I ended up ordering french fries and the Brussels sprouts with maple and bacon--and wow, those Brussels sprouts were AMAZING. The fries were hot, crispy, and flavorful, and the sweet tea was refreshing. My daughter loved her food, and my husband ordered the crab cakes. I don't think he enjoyed them because he only ate a few bites, I tasted one and wasn't impressed. The atmosphere was nice, clean, and comfortable, which helped reset the mood after our earlier disappointment. Overall, Rusteak was a pleasant surprise. I'd definitely come back again, especially for those Brussels sprouts and fries (a big plus-plus-plus for me!). Probably not for dinner since the menu didn't really grab me, but for lunch or a casual bite, it's a solid choice.

    Clyde M.

    Ambiance at this Russell location is really nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Attended a graduation party here and they have a back room. They have great appetizers, the pincho steak and the crab cakes are such a hit. The pasta entrees were really filling and food comes out to order. I recommend the peach sangria. Happy Hour is 50%. Service was pretty good for the large party. Would come back again.

    Angela M.

    We tried their magical dining menu. For appetizers, I got the ahi tuna and my fiance got Pincho me spicy. They were both pretty good for what it is. The ahi tuna was a generous serving and tasted fresh. The kimchi cabbage slaw was a little salty and not too spicy. The wasabi avocado was tasty and good paired with the tuna. I would say if there was a slight hint of sweetness to the wasabi avocado it would be perfect. The pincho me spicy skewers were amazing! Good medium rare steak and the sauce was really good. I would definitely go back for the skewers. For our main course, I ordered the fresh catch and my fiance got the filet. The fresh catch was not good at all. The "blue crab risotto" was creamy rice. They did not use risotto. I'm Asian I would know risotto from rice lol. The fish was cooked well but the seasoning was pretty basic. My fiance enjoyed the Filet he ordered. He says he doesn't know if it's the sauce or the meat, but he just knows he loves it. For our dessert, I ordered pistachio bread pudding and my fiance ordered espresso tres leches. They were both very good! My bread pudding was a corner piece and I looooved the chewiness of it. The whole thing was flavorful. I loved the crunch added on by the pistachio. I tried the tres leches and it was good as well. It's like a mixture of tiramisu and tres leches. The desserts don't disappoint! Overall, the service was good can't complain. Our server was attentive and nice.

    Kelly W.

    I love Rusteak, I have always loved Rusteak. I used to frequent their College Park location but I guess I haven't written a review for the Thornton location. If you are looking for amazing, American style food, this is the spot. The portions are generous, the prices are fair and the food is fabulous! We ended up there on a random Sunday for brunch, there were ten of us and they graciously allowed us without a reservation. We were going to go to another restaurant (not my decision) but when we were turned away even after being told to be there at opening if we didn't have a reservation, I suggested Rusteak. The group agreed, as they were all stuffing their faces, that the menu, prices and portions were better at Rusteak anyway. I replied "I know, I didn't really want to go to ___ in the first place." Rusteak has always been a place I recommend when people ask for restaurants to take friends or family to. I think it's a great representation of some of the fabulous food Orlando has to offer. At brunch I got the chicken and waffles, they were massive and so tasty! I would have loved some type of syrup sauce to go with them but they were still delicious as is. My fiance got the special, something with lobster and maybe chili oil? I'm not a big fan of lobster (I know, shoot me) but omg it was fantastic! I was seriously jealous of his meal. Time and time again, Rusteak has proven to be a consistent staple in the Orlando food scene. If you haven't been, I highly suggest you check it out!

    Tofu scramble
    Veena R.

    I have been here a few times, and I do like the food and the atmosphere. This time I ordered a tofu scramble and loaded potatoes. The tofu didn't come out scrambled exactly (lol) but everything was seasoned well. My friend got a burger and said it was the best burger he has ever had due to the bacon jam. This is a good spot for a date night or to grab a meal with friends. It's clean and they have good service.

    steak sandwich
    Nat R.

    i would give up my firstborn for the mushroom & brie soup, it was so good. 100000% would come back

    Brunch burger, no bun
    Alessandra C.

    Rusteak, being one of the most well-known American food restaurants in downtown, had been on my bookmarks for a while. I had no idea it was a spin-off of Teak Neighborhood Grill. The name seems like a play on the word "rustic," but honestly, I didn't find anything particularly rustic about it. I went there for lunch on a Sunday, and it wasn't too crowded -- just the right amount of people, so it didn't feel too busy or too empty to the point of wanting to head back home. I ordered the Brunch Burger without the bun, paired with a side of greens, and it was delicious. The bacon was cooked to perfection, and the burger, which I asked for medium, was cooked just right. Service was as expected (also just right). :)

    Steak skewers and loaded chorizo breakfast potatoes
    Shannon T.

    Came in for brunch and overall enjoyed the food & service. They have a nice selection of menu items to choose from and everything we ordered was good for the most part; the potatoes were slightly oily and my fiancé mentioned the shrimp and grits would've been better with a sauce, but still overall we had a nice experience.

    Fashioned Like Foster
    Edwin M.

    Let's start by saying what a great Happy hour location. We were there at 5pm on a Thursday and was not very busy initially, but got busier the longer we were there. Happy hour is 20% off signature cocktails and apps. They have a good selection of apps and cocktails for the happy hour, with great bartenders who make them up for you. We did have to wait a minute for the cocktails but it was understandable as they were involved and they were also doing prep work for the on coming crowd that showed up. We did get an app I forgot to take a picture of which was the pretzel rolls with a delicious melted smoked Gouda dip and sweet mustard dip. They were fresh and hot with no complaints. I highly recommend stopping here for bites and happy hour.

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