The Rustic

Do they have outside tv's to watch college football?

No outside TVs. However, bring a laptop or your phone and you are all set. This place is more of a social gathering and live venue rather than a sports bar. Very few TVs

Just to clarify are dogs allowed?

No. It is not a dog friendly restaurant. That is literally it's only flaw. Food is great. Atmosphere is great. Workers are great, but no dogs allowed.

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Can we make reservations ? Also, can people under 21 eat there?

You can't make reservations for brunch but you can for any other dining options. And yes, 21 and under can eat there

Is the live music indoor or outdoor, especially in the afternoon?

The stage is split between inside and out

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Can I make reservations?

Yes! We take reservations only a week out, and up to 19 people. We recommend calling exactly a week in advance to be guaranteed a reservation.

Is there a way to order drinks at the bar (rather than waiting for a server to come to you and take your order)?

Yes, of course. They have a U-shaped bar you can walk up to and order a drink from.

Can you make reservations online?

Yes! Go to RESY.com and you can reserve a table on there.

Can you order from the regular menu on Saturdays before 3 or is only the brunch menu available?

It will only be our brunch menu. We have a few items from our dinner menu ie. Hot Chicken and Cheese and Texas Cheesesteak.

Is there any live music these days?

Yes! You can find the schedule on their website: https://therustic.com/musicevents/

Can you order off the regular menu as well during their brunch hours on Saturday and Sunday?

It will only be our brunch menu. We have a few items from our regular menu (ie. Hot chicken and cheese and Texas Cheesesteak).

Does The Rustic in Dallas offer Sunday brunch?

Uh yeah

What are the parking options and prices? Any free parking nearby?

There is free parking immediately in front and close by on side street.

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When is happy hour?

Monday-Friday 3-5pm 3$-5$

Do I need to bring an ID to get in? I mean if they scan ID at their door?

No they don't. Waiters/bartenders will ask if you order drinks.

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Do I have to reserve if I go with a group of friends?

Not at all! We actually only take reservations for parties of 25 or more, so come on in and we'll get you a seat as soon as possible. The patio and the bar are always open seating, and the hostess will find you a table!

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Do they take reservations for larger parties or call ahead?

They do not take reservations.

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What is the average age group?

25-40 was the dominant age range. There were a few families with small kids and a few older kids with elder-ish parents.

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I hate when places don't put drink prices, I don't like that kind of surprise...I was wondering how crazy expensive are the popsicle frozen drinks?

13.95 for the rimy Rita with a sangria pop in it

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Review Highlights - The Rustic

“At the table we had the Texas cheese steak, hot chicken and cheese, brisket quesadilla and the rustic burger.”

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Bowie B.

6 years ago

If you are even remotely a conservative, are or were in the military, or if you know someone in the military PLEASE do not spend your hard-earned money at this obviously extremely left-wing chain of restaurants in large cities in Texas. I used to go to The Rustic Dallas frequently when I lived in Uptown as it was walking distance from my Uptown condo. After moving from my Uptown condo to Addison and then to Richardson where I now live, I guess I made the mistake of going to The Rustic Dallas on September 15, 2019 wearing a USA patriotic shirt, cowboy boots, blue jeans, and a United States Air Force bill cap which I almost always wear now as I am a patriotic US citizen although I am a constitutionalist not either conservative or liberal. I am NOT an extremely left-wing liberal as The Rustic Dallas staff must be. There was a Washington Redskins fan sitting by himself in a booth watching his Washington Redskins getting beat by our Dallas Cowboys that Sept. 15, 2019 afternoon. I made the mistake, I guess, of walking over to the Washington Redskin fan's table to talk to him, which I guess must be a "horrible" thing to do at The Rustic in Dallas. I did not realize how intoxicated this Redskins fan was until I returned to the bar where I had been sitting watching the Cowboys vs. Redskins game prior to going over to the Redskins fan's table to buy the Redskins fan a beer. I had been drinking very lightly - I did not drink any alcoholic beverage(s) prior to driving to The Rustic Dallas establishment that September 15, 2019 Sunday afternoon. The Rustic Dallas bartenders refused to serve the Redskins fan any more alcohol which was totally appropriate since the Redskins fan was quite drunk. The Redskins fan got really upset and cussed out the bartenders before storming out of The Rustic Dallas (the Redskins fan had already settled his tab with his waitress). After the Redskins fan stormed out of The Rustic Dallas, I told the bartenders that I did not blame them for refusing to sell him more alcoholic drinks and that I did not know that Redskins fan until I walked over to his table that September 15, 2019 afternoon. I've been both a bar back and a bartender when I returned to university to get a second bachelor's degree so I understand liability regarding serving alcohol to customers who are obviously quite intoxicated. I left the Rustic Dallas right after this. But I guess I was "guilty by association" because when I returned to The Rustic Dallas the Sunday in December to watch the second Cowboys vs. Redskins game, no one at The Rustic Dallas would even acknowledge my presence, much less serve me a beer. I was once again dressed in, I suspect, "enemy clothing" according to The Rustic Dallas staff, as I wore another USA patriotic shirt, cowboy boots, blue jeans and a United States Air Force bill cap. When I finally asked the bartender for a beer, he refused to serve me and shortly thereafter a 20-something woman who I guess was the manager-in-charge that evening told me I must leave The Rustic Dallas immediately. It was extremely embarrassing because I had been talking to other Rustic Dallas customers who had walked over and asked me questions about my USA patriotic attire. To be "walked out" of The Rustic Dallas by a short brunette who I would estimate was about 22-years old was extremely embarrassing. Other Rustic Dallas customers who I had been talking with looked at me as if they were "quite perplexed" by why I was being forced to leave The Rustic Dallas that Sunday afternoon. I posted a 1-star review on Yelp after this experience and the next day I was contacted by a customer service rep representing The Rustic Dallas. NOTE: "Free Range Concepts", owned by Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz of Fort Worth, Texas, is the name of the company that owns the The Rustic Dallas and The Rustic Fort Worth franchises. Pat Green is the franchise owner of both The Rustic Fort Worth and The Rustic Dallas by the way. The customer service rep took several weeks to research my 1-star Yelp review due to the holiday season (Christmas and New Year's) but I did think I was going to get "my day in court". Unfortunately for me, the Rustic Dallas staff must have "circled the wagons" to tell the rep lies about me because after several communications with me she stopped replying to all communications (mostly email) from me. Since I obviously will not be allowed to tell my side of the story of what happened to me at The Rustic Dallas in October and December of 2019, I am writing this lengthy 1-star review. The Rustic people must be extremely left-wing and must believe that conservatives and constitutionalists have no rights under the United States Constitution or the USA Bill of rights (the first 10 amendments to the USA Constitution ratified June 21, 1788). To reiterate: If you are a conservative, former or current military man or woman, or know someone who is or was in the military, please DO NOT spend your hard-earne read more

John H.

12 years ago

I first wrote the review on 4/25/14 Yelp removed it for naming names I di not know that you could not. I reposted it with no names. and come to find out Yelp has removed it again. So I will post one more time. 2nd posting name deleted. I was in Dallas a few weeks ago and my hotel suggested I try The Rustic. I went and found the bar busy and fun. My bartenders were quick efficient and knowledgeable about the beers I wanted to try. After an hour or so, I decided to get some food at a table. Big Mistake It took over twenty minutes to be greeted, the waiter didn't want to answer my questions or did not know the answers about what I wanted, so I ordered the Pork chops. 45 minutes later it arrived, cold and not appetizing. I told the waiter and 20 minutes later he returned same plate and said the were out of pork. I asked for a manager and waited 20 minutes no one ever came so I paid my table and walked around. That's when I saw a lady chastising and scolded an employee in front of me and several other guests. I asked a waiter who she was and he told me the GM of The Rustic While I stood there I became completely bewildered as I could not believe the way this woman was talking to her employee. Had it been me ( but then again I am 42) I would have taken off my apron and quit. There is no excuse for a manager to ever talk to an employee like that especially in front of guests!! I went back to the bar and ordered a coke, I wanted to sift through my thoughts on this situation I found my self in. Then I saw the GM again berating a bar tender for not pulling beers fast enough ( this place was crazy busy by then and the machine just kept spitting out tickets) and the GM kept this bartender in a conversation berating him and belittling him for a 5 minutes. Once again I have never seen such unprofessional behavior in front of guests. I waited about 15 to 20 minutes and asked for the GM It took her about 20 minutes to get back to me and I started to tell her about the service and food I got and she was so distracted she could not pay attention to me. That's when I told her I would not ever come back and that the attitude she displayed with her employees and lack of focus on my situation was reason enough for me to never return. I informed her " she should try and not scold her employees in front of guests" She then informed me it was not my concern, she would deal with her employees the way she saw fit Good luck Rustic your GM is going to sink you with her behavior. I have many friends in Dallas and lots and lots more that travel there for conventions and trade shows. The Rutsic is one place I will tell them all to avoid. Congratulations MS. General Manager on your powers to disenfranchise a guest. I could over look slow service from waiters and cold food ( bad nights happen to everyone), but a bad attitude and what appears to be a complete power trip is something I choose not to partake in. Edit Remove read more

Katy A.

11 years ago

I truly want to like this place but they have got to get their act together. The service is ATROCIOUS! I went for brunch with a fairly large group but the waiter did not write a single thing down which resulted in wrong drink orders and one member of our party not getting her carafe for almost an hour. It also took 45 minutes for anyone to get a water, which we asked for as soon as we sat down. We asked for our checks to be separated when we first sat down and were assured this would be no problem. Of course it came out as one which resulted in a massive headache and time trying to figure it all out, wrong orders and all. I decided to give it another shot which was a terrible decision. I went with 2 friends and we had a few drinks then decided to order food and another round of beers. They received their food and beers yet 35 minutes later, and despite ordering the same thing as one of them(!), I had received nothing.. I flagged down the waitress to cancel my food order as they were done eating and it was no longer worth it. It took an additional 10-15 minutes for my draft beer to finally arrive. The waitress assured me that the manager was coming by to speak with us so we ordered our checks and waited another 20 minutes but no sign of any manager. Both times we dropped quite a bit of cash to wait 45 minutes to an hour for simple drink orders which is completely unacceptable. Had the manager come by to at least apologize, I might not be as upset but apparently they couldn't be bothered. The Rustic has so much potential with a great location and atmosphere plus pretty good food but until there is a drastic change to the service, I will not be frequenting this establishment and will be warning anyone and everyone to avoid it like the plague. read more

Chris-James C.

2 years ago

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Cassandra H.

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Miki S.

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Josh Z.

Elite 24

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8 years ago

Very nice place that is decorated with a minimalistic vibe. Hence the name the rustic. Few things right off the bat. The music was just a little too loud. You were unable to speak in a normal tone and here the people across from you. You had to half shout to have a conversation. Later in the evening they did turn it down when the live music started. Now on to the food. We did the Sunday night family dinner. Their sides are great. The jalapeño spoon bread and cheesy hominy were my favorite. Their potato salad is like your grandmas. The green beans were flavorful and crisp since they were only blanched. I like them more than I thought they would. And the kale salad is great. The appetizers we got were the double queso. It had a little crab mixed into both. The fried and grilled chicken were ok. Both were cooked but had a little more pink in them then I would have liked to see. Their fried chicken had so much breading in them that it is almost inedible unless you pick some off. The pork chop was good though. The service was also lack luster. We'd have 2-3 severs ask if we needed any help. Unfortunately I had to ask all three for hot sauce and wait nearly 10 minutes before one of those waiter brought any back. read more

Bella D.

120

6 years ago

Very poor treatment. My sister and I asked the hostess if there was outdoor seating and she told us it was open seating. We found a table outside and was ignored by the waitress. We thought maybe she was just busy and didn't see us so we waited for another table to leave and went to sit at that table. The waitress then approached us and told us that we needed to vacate the table and that a hostess has to seat us. We told her the hostess told us it was open seating. She walked off with no response. A manager then came to the table and said she was sorry for the confusion but we needed to leave the table and return to the hostess to be put at the bottom of the wait list. I told her we had been misinformed and had been waiting to be served for 15 minutes at two different tables and didn't think it seemed reasonable to have to wait even longer with our names now at the bottom of the list considering it was an error on the part of her team. She said sorry but that's what you will need to do. No offer of any other options just too bad. After years of working in the restaurant industry myself I couldn't believe how unprofessionally and quite frankly rude the behavior was by both the waitress and manager. read more

Dawna B.

11 years ago

The Rustic isn't exactly in my neighborhood, but it is definitely a place I love to go. There always seems to be something going on there. Never a dull moment! For me the decor of the restaurant is inviting. I like being able to see into the kitchen and watch the "goings on" behind the scenes. Perhaps seeing my own food being prepared! I find the atmosphere friendly and relaxed. No matter when I have gone, I have never had bad experience. The staff has always been accommodating, professional and friendly. At first when you sit down and check out the menu, it can be a bit overwhelming because you just don't know what to choose. Yet it seems like no matter what I have eaten there, I have always walked away satisfied and excited to come back and try something else. And if you are looking for a sweet treat their peanut butter pie or key lime pie are AMAZING!! I have been to The Rustic many times and have to say that I absolutely love the new weekend Brunch! I really can't decide what was my favorite part, but it was nice to be able to sample everything and not have to decide on just one item from the menu. Very innovative approach!! read more

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Had a pretty good experience over at the Rustic. First time I've seen an early musician on a Wednesday. I like it! I heard their late night band Buffalo Ruckus? Get them back, those guys were awesome. Service... Surprising was pretty good. Outside was packed luckily the bar wasn't. Was met by Steve, and he immediately introduced me to Joe. They both joked with my friend and I and made it a great experience. They suggested a drink called the Bobby Ray, was pretty damn good. My buddy got the Lonestar sour, it was a jalapeño drink. Was right amount of spice and sour. I was impressed. Had their fish tacos. Were good but wish there was 3 tacos, for 18$ wish there was 3. Meatballs were good but over priced. Place is beautifully decorated. Love the 'Welcome Home' embedded on their wall. Awesome atmosphere. Great drinks. Food overpriced for portions. Why is there not a happy hour special?! 4 stars you get. But definitely check it out. read more

Cindy K.

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I have been to the Rustic twice and both times have been great experiences. Great atmosphere, crowd, food, music and service!! I was amazed at how great the service was especially with all the out door space and the number of people. Not only was our waiter and waitress very on top of things but others pitched in to bring out drinks, clean up the table, etc.. when or waiter/ress I could see is taking another tables order. Okay maybe I am a little old too, but loved the fact that you can hear the great music without having to yell to have conversations. Oh yes, loved the crowd too, all different ages and dress codes. Big shout out to Taylor our waiter last night for his birthday tomorrow! Great job Taylor and I wish I could remember the name of our waitress we had the last time she was wonderful too!! read more

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285

13 years ago

Came in today this Sunday, was surprisingly very chill day for the rustic. Got prime seating at the bar. The women here were gorgeous. Only problem, lack of girl bartenders. Problem solved by really cool guys behind the bar. Entertaining group of guys though. I think I personally met Jeff, Joe and a guy who enjoyed singing named Chris. Place was decorated nicely to a place named Rustic. Stage had a real cool set up, band was viewable inside and outside. Real cool. Other than that, music was solid. Chill crowd, good vibes. Ran out of Revolver Blood Honey but had to adventure out and try something new. Day Break was delicious. Total Dallas Uptown scene but not as overwhelming as some places today. Definitely will be back on Sundays more than Saturdays though due to overwhelming crowds on Saturday. read more

Mauricio B.

9 years ago

Unbelievable- I'm writing as I walk out of this place with my partner and best friends. What a terrible first impression. We have lived in dallas for over a year and never had the opportunity to come but it looks like we chose the wrong day. We were seated outside and ignored by multiple servers for over 15 minutes. They can't say they didn't see us because one server and another bus boy talked to the host about getting us a server- how disrespectful. I can understand why you chose this name. What a Rustic way to treat your customers. Totally lacking the sophistication of the city, backward and provincial. Lacking EVERYTHING you can expect from a restaurant/bar. My apologies for coming in 40 minutes before close. You should not do false advertising by saying you're open until midnight. read more

Alexander M.

488

183

10 years ago

The Rustic in Dallas has one of the best Sunday brunches in Dallas. They call it the "Jam and Toast Brunch" but there is a lot more to enjoy including: CHEESE AND FRUIT local cheeses, honeycomb, fresh fruit, and assorted breads COUNTRY BAKED EGGS sharp white cheddar, chives, and organic baby spinach BUTCHERSHOP SKILLET bacon and sausage from Rudolph's Market HOT CHICKEN Nashville-style spicy fried chicken and dill pickles BABY FRIED TOAST hand-cut challah, soaked in vanilla custard and topped with house-made rosemary syrup SMOKED CHEDDAR GRITS creamy polenta cakes with roasted poblanos and smokey cheddar on sausage gravy DAILY DONUTS small batch donuts baked just for you I'm not a huge fan of the bar scene there in the evenings (I mainly go for events), but the brunch. OMG. Worth it. read more

Haylee N.

Elite 19

512

7 years ago

I just love the Rustic! You can always count on friendly staff and delicious food. Today's pick was the center cut ribeye and an old fashion. No pictures of the meal because I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into that beautifully cooked steak. It was exactly what I asked for such an amazing cut prepared to perfection. Well balanced meat to fat ratio and the ancho butter smothered on top really brought it together without over powering the natural flavors from the steak. The bourbon selection is top notch and the bartender executed a perfect old fashion. But the real gem of the Rustic is the incredible staff that they have. I can't tell you how many different employees touched the table to make sure the dinning experience was up to par. read more

Baylee B.

4 years ago

Such a phenomenal energy at this place. This place is hands down is one of the best places to eat and drink in dallas. I came in as a first time guest with my family and we've never felt more welcomed by a server than we were with Matthew. He was so happy and has one of the best personalities you can find. I love dining at places where you can tell the server cares about you and your experience while waiting on you and Matthew showed us all of that and then some. Never waiting too long for anything and I never had to flag him down for anything. He was always there when I turned my back and he created an experience where none of us asked for a thing. He already had it before I could ask. Thank you Matthew and thank you RUSTIC DALLAS. read more

A R.

13 years ago

I like Pat Green and support his music so i decided to try his restaurant and honestly I didn't expect much (i mean, what does a country music star know about food).... i am here to admit I WAS WRONG. The whole look and feel was awesome. not to mention: Food: PHENOMENAL. oh my goodness my hubby is gunna have to take me here more often Drinks: I tried two light beers from their HUGE selection of draft beers (lots of texas stuff!!!) Dessert: Key Lime Pie yesssss. I need to go back and ask if they sell whole ones so i can bring some to family gatherings. Already planning my next visit (to make sure i come when there is live music playing!!) and phasing myself out of Katy Trail Ice House... no longer the coolest place in Dallas. read more

D Lores S.

9 years ago

I have, along with my family and friends have visited The Rustic many times throughout the years and have always enjoyed ourselves. A few of us went in today and the visit wasn't as pleasant. Yes the food, drinks and music were all great! However, our waitress Jasmine wasn't pleasant at all. Her demeanor was disinterested. She did serve the items we asked for but she never smiled, she doesn't have an upbeat type of personality. It almost seemed as if she didn't want to be there. I'm not sure if she was having a bad day or if this is her personality. Either way, it's a shame because she is a beautiful girl. We will continue to visit The Rustic but unfortunately, I'm not sure if I'd want Jasmine as our waitress again. read more

Marc L.

3 years ago

Took my mama, and my best friend there when my mama was visiting from out of town. Our server Karyssa was a delight. She made a few good jokes that made the lunch memorable. The atmosphere was pretty neat, including the viewing window into the kitchen. The food was wonderful! I only ordered a quesadilla for myself, knowing my mama would not eat her sandwich. My mama ordered the soup and half sandwich, which she said was really good. I ate her sandwich, and my quesadilla, which was a bit more food than I needed, but couldn't resist because it was that good. I recommend this restaurant quite highly, but since it is in uptown, be prepared for slightly higher prices than other barbecue places. read more

Alexis L.

11 years ago

Where do I start? The food, drinks, fast service. I have heard so much about this place, but I just never had the time to make it in until this past weekend. I came in for dinner with some of my girlfriends and I had the rustic burger (amazing by the way), I love burgers, but this burger was unlike any other burger I have ever tried; the way it was topped off with brisket so good! Along with a nice cold beer (blood & honey) on the patio made it even more perfect. To top it all off they had a band performing I felt like I was at a concert; I haven't had this much fun in a while. It's a great place to just come sit back, relax, and enjoy the music. Best place in Dallas in my opinion. read more

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