This is for the location at Hobby Airport; can't get Yelp to add it. Really good food for airport food but on the expensive side. Waitress Elyse was very pleasant and provided good recommendations. It's a sit down restaurant past TSA and they had a guitarist performing. read more

The Rustic - Texas Tamales - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yum! I stopped here at the recommendation of hotel staff when I realized I could pay an outrageous sum for a mediocre breakfast at a hotel or get an OMG amazing breakfast elsewhere. The Rustic qualifies as OMG! The ambiance is like an upscale Texas sports bar, so a bit rustic while nice. The breakfast sampler was a-a-a-amazing! Yes, it really is 5 small plates. Wow! The challah French toast and blackened potatoes were particularly memorable. Each dish was strongly flavored and perfectly prepared. I also got a French press coffee that underwhelmed (it was made with boiling water so it was a bit burnt flavored), but have no fear, it was replaced with a cold brew coffee that was really good. Service was TOP NOTCH with Lily being very pleasant, attentive, personable, and professional. I was impressed with her approach to make sure things met expectations. As this restaurant is planned to close at the end of the year, I recommend going there now! Enjoy. And if you see Lily, please let her know she makes a difference by making every guest feel welcome. read more

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Updating my review. Brunch with the chicken grilled cheese sandwich was great a couple years ago. Last week I went for happy hour and dinner on a Friday night for the love music and we had a great experience! Shared the smoked dip duo, which was half price during happy hour and a great appetizer for a group of 3-4 (it's pretty heavy and was too much for 2 people). We also got a couple of their $7 drinks on the happy hour menu. We were slowly enjoying our app & drinks while the music got started, and the waiter did not rush us at all. After a while we ordered salads. Even though I wouldn't say a salad is a go-to menu choice at a bar, I got the salmon Caesar salad and was shocked at how well the salmon was cooked, perfectly moist and not overcooked at all. Great place to hang out, people watch, listen to live music, and enjoy good food. read more

The Rustic - Salmon Caesar salad - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited with a group during a weekday dinner and we were seated quick. We sat inside and although it was better than experiencing the summer heat, it was too cold inside. The service was friendly and I enjoyed the meal but it wasn't anything out of the ordinary. This place is great for those that enjoy live music but for me personally, I wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

The Rustic - CHICKEN FRIED STEAK - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lily was fantastic this morning! We got here when they open to start out date day! We opted for the family style brunch and were not disappointed. Literally everything was so good! The fried chicken and biscuits n gravy were my favorite! They chicken was soft and perfectly fried light and fluffy! Biscuit was soft and gravy perfect! Lily helped us with a super small issue and was so sweet and kind. Can't wait to come for brunch again in the again! read more

Brunch menu is fire! Super cute indoor/outdoor restaurant with country vibes, live music, and super friendly servers. The brunch menu is a great option because you get to try all of their items: which include a delicious jicama salad, egg frittata, seasoned to perfection bacon and little desserts. If you are more on the lighter fare, the shrimp and avocado salad was perfection. Will def be back! read more

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The Rustic is one of the few reasons why I look forward to being in Houston. The ambience, the music, the service and of course the food and drinks are what keeps me and my friends coming back. Came with a party of 10 Friday night and everything was perfect. From our awesome server, to the strong Palomas and spicy margaritas and delicious food. It was a 5* experience. We all had so much fun, we went again Saturday night. This time with another group of friends, 9 people in total, some of whom have never been here. This was an entirely different experience. Our server seems capable and detail oriented. That is where it stopped. She took forever to bring our waters and drinks. Took even longer to bring our food. Disappeared for long periods of time. It was frustrating we could not even get water refills. She was taking care of 2 tables. The people next to us decided to leave because she never came back after giving them water. A dinner that was supposed to be a fun hour-1.5hrs turned into a 3hr ordeal. One of our friends went to voice his frustration to a guy who appeared to be a manager, who sent someone else to come talk to us. Our bills got even more confusing, we just paid whatever was given us, otherwise we would have been there until midnight. We were all miserable by the time we left. I still love the Rustic, but Saturday dinner was just awful. read more

The Rustic - This is what keeps me coming back tot the Rustic - SPICY SALMON CAESAR. - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The rustic jam and toast family style brunch is pretty solid, plenty of food for sure and the price is just right. read more

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I loved the look of this place and decided to go check it out. What a cool place! Service was great and the food was SO good! I highly recommend getting Smoked Dip Duo...it's a delicious experience. Definitely plan to go back on a live music night. read more

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My bf and I were in town , had just left the zoo and I was looking for a yummy dinner and he was craving a chicken fried steak . I googled and found this restaurant which was a great surprise . The atmosphere was great , with music but it was early evening on Halloween. we parked across the street , from the parking which was not available. We ordered the fried cactus as an appetizer, delicious and the dipping sauce was yummy . I ordered the drunk chick , the tastiest and juiciest chicken I have ever had . My bf ordered the chicken fried steak , it was a big portion and he said he enjoyed it . I would definitely return again , to try more yummy options .. read more

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Went here for a light bite before a concert at Toyota Center. There's currently a lot of construction getting to it but they do have complementary parking right now in a nearby garage. It's in walking distance to Toyota Center, which makes it a great option for events there. Had drinks, a salad, and chicken tortilla soup, which was very good. They do offer their happy hour menu seven days a week from 4 to 6 with food and drink specials. read more

For starters, it is really difficult to get here given the construction and road closures. There is free parking in the Avenida Garage for up to 3 hours, but you have to remember to bring the ticket from your vehicle for validation. There is also some limited valet parking at a cost. There is a sign saying No Left Turn and then Rustic Only with an arrow which is very confusing. You do need to turn left around construction barriers to get to the restaurant. Went there with a large group for lunch and the food was only meh. I think the concept of rustic simple food was a compelling one but the execution just fell short. The empanadas were greasy and the carnitas had no flavor. Brisket quesadillas were passable. There was a spoon bread with jalapenos dish that everyone agreed was just too spicy. Sliced cucumber and jicama with Tajin was okay, but I can do this at home. My Arnold Palmer with lemonade and unsweet tea was good. Chips and queso were too salty and the deviled eggs were blah. The servers did an excellent job. They promptly refilled drinks and brought plates as soon as they were ready. I do not blame them for the poor food quality. It was quite disappointing, given how many people say that this is a good restaurant. I will check out the Uptown location to see if it is any better before I close the door on going back. read more

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We forgot it was Mothers Day but the wait for three people was short. We first got seated at a dirty table and had to wait 10-15 minutes for her to clean it while we were already seated there for 20 minutes. The server said it was her first day on the floor and we could understand that because all three of us have worked in the service industry. She was kind but seemed to not know what was on the happy hour menu. She kept walking away for really long periods of time. She was nice but probably was overwhelmed because she forgot to ring in one of our drinks. The menu was very confusing because I don't think the restaurant has a concept. I thought it was southern style food but the menu was all over the place and seemed limited. Most menu items don't come with fries so be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for one salmon burger with no sides. The only edible thing on the menu was the meatballs even though they were really small. But back to the salmon burger, it was so salty that I got a stomach ache and had to order a club soda. The server took it out of the way for me because I couldn't eat it. The chips and dip with the pimento cheese thing was by far the funniest thing put in front of us because the pimento cheese lacked flavor and the chips were harder than normal potato chips. The snapper was salty but we didn't want to make a big deal so we packed it up. The drinks were good and strong but will probably be the only reason we come back after eating somewhere else. The entertainment was decent though we could barely hear the singer. But overall I give the experience a 1/10 because it wasn't worth the drive. read more

Valet is $10. There is potentially free parking outside the lot. Live music at certain time but when I went on sunday we barely missed it. This place seems perfect for a large gathering based on its size and the type of environment when it gets packed. Server was tentative, but our first round of drinks took a while and he noticed it too. Burger - brisket was a little dry. other than that a typical burger but a little more on the expensive side. 6.8/10 Onion rings - a little spicy kick at the end! idk why i didn't expect a giant slice of onion when i bit into it but it's not very batter heavy. i guess i like my onion rings more batter which might be weird? 5.8/10 read more

The Rustic - STEAKHOUSE ONION RINGS - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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What a lovely day to enjoy the Rustic patio! I went with a group today, Saturday, during brunch. Some of us ordered the family style brunch. Others ordered individual entrees. At $19.95 per person, the family style brunch was a hit with each plate: hot chicken, avocado toast, French toast & bacon, pastries, fingerling potatoes, migas (which was more like a frittata) biscuits @ gravy, jicama & cucumber salad. Some had entree salads and they looked very fresh and full of flavor. Others had the rustic burger or hot chicken & cheese. The only minor issue some pointed out was that their hot chicken & cheese wasn't spicy but then they bit into the pepper served with it and they found the spicy and then they said it was TOO spicy. Food overall was very good and everyone was satisfied. All plates were less than $20. Everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks. I had a cold brew I enjoyed. It was strong l, not too strong, cool and satisfying. The service was excellent and our waitress was on point with everything. Entertainment was a live cover artist singing Texas country & swing classics. Rustic is an excellent spot for groups of all sizes. Notes: They allow outside celebration cakes . Valet parking is $10 and you can pay with a card but it takes forever for them to bring you your car. Parking in the lot next door is only $3 (3.45$ w/ fee) , EZ, quick and good for at least 4 hrs. read more

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Chicken Salad was great! Thanks Lily for excellent service. Cool venue also, highly recommend! read more

Good spot and great ambience to go for happy hour or even a concert or dinner. They have a huge selection of craft beers on draft and also make some killer cocktails. The ambience is laid-back and relaxed and Service overall is OK. They do a good job with the various dishes, giving them an experience. read more

This place had a really cool atmosphere! I loved the live music and the patio seating. Parking is limited and I had to do valet. The food was good, but a bit pricey. I had the hot chicken sandwich which was not hot at all and a bit dry. The Mac and cheese was really good with the hint of jalapeño! Service was pretty slow, but they were very busy. read more

The Rustic - Hot chicken sandwich and jalapeno Mac and cheese - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good spot to listen to live music performance Food was good, drinks was awesome Great place to have a little boys night grubbing and drinking My buddy whom was my bunk bed room mate when we were serving on active duty came all the way from Virginia read more

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Attended a private cocktail event at The Rustic in Downtown Houston. Parked opposite the convention center but took a longer walk in the opposite direction and circled around the highway to Polk Street. My recommendation is to walk along the convention center instead of the highway as cars could splash puddles and the walkway wasn't pedestrian friendly. Upon arrival at The Rustic, it felt like walking into a huge barn - tent. We entered the restaurant, enquired about parking and proceeded to the location of the event. The place was cool and spacious. The waitstaff took drink orders. I ordered a skinny margaritas. It was light and refreshing. There were all sorts of appetizers or cocktail bites from QUESADILLAS to EMPANADAS to VEGETABLE FRITTERS to MEATBALLS to TAMALES. The venue was cool and spacious for hanging out and we had a good time. Live music started and I headed to a corner table to soak it in. It was a nice venue to have a meal and listen to live music. The setting was very pleasant. The chipotle salmon burger which we got to go was fine but rather spicy and wet. All in all, I really liked the venue and it was a nice night out. Got the parking validation and gotta go. The parking was actually so near the venue, we just took a wrong turn on the way there. Live and learn! read more

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Came in on a Sunday evening, seated immediately. Dress code: casual Food 4.5/5: ordered onion rings, artichokes, Mac and cheese, cucumber salad and mushroom sides for the table. Food was actually amazing, recommend the onion rings especially. Didn't really like the artichoke. Service 2/5: service was really slow, don't really blame my server seemed pretty busy with a private event going on as well but place may have just been understaffed Ambiance 4/5: rodeo themed, pretty cool for what it's meant to do, but very loud despite ample room. Value 3/5: on the expensive side but food is delicious, you get what you pay for Overall: 3.4/5: good food with unfortunately slow service. Fairly average value. Will probably come back to give a second chance on a day without a private event going on. Parking: valet parking is 10$, garage parking close by is validated by the restaurant. read more

The Rustic - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was delicious! I got the tacos- and it has a serving for 2 people, so keep this in mind because it's a lot of food. The interior was super cute and they have a live artist performing country music. They have open doors and windows so the breeze can blow in. read more

The Rustic - Interior - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We went here as a large group for a good meal after spending the day volunteering. We were very tired and very hungry, but had to wait for over 30 minutes for a table in a nearly empty establishment, even after calling ahead. We had some vegans and pescatarian's with us who did not have a real selection to choose from since they only serve from a short brunch menu until 2:45PM. The food we did get and drinks were good. Also as a "family friendly restaurant", I was surprised that they didn't have any coloring sheets or table activities for the children to enjoy. read more

The Rustic - Our group - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my work colleagues who enters barbecue competitions highly recommended this place as it was very close to the Hilton Americas hotel. Very cool vibe. Outside the dining room they have seating and an outdoor stage for live music. We just happen to visit on an evening when they had a musician. I opted for lighter fare this evening, so I had the boar meat chili. It was just the right size portion and was delicious. Not gamey tasting at all, it was a true Texas chili without the beans. For dessert, we got to enjoy a slice of peanut butter cake to celebrate the birthday of a colleague. It was delicious and the perfect end to a great meal. read more

The Rustic - Boar meat chili - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was great!!! Victoria was our waitress and she was very sweet and thorough with explaining to us the background of The Rustic and menu. Would definitely dine here again! Ambiance and atmosphere is cute and warm. read more

The Rustic - Stage area - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of three locations in Texas, the Rustic Houston provides a large dining area for both downtown workers and visitors to enjoy a weekday lunch. We took the light rail from the museum district, but they also provide valet along with validated parking. When you enter, you notice all of the chopped wood used for BBQ, so the place isn't really known for their bbq. It does have a large outdoor dining area but can't really see that being used for most of the year, especially during the sunny days. We were seated right next to it, with great views of the outside from the large floor to ceiling windows. One big disadvantage was that the air conditioning couldn't keep up against the heat from the abundant natural light: it was warm in the dining area. It's a two page menu, with the front being food and the back being beverages. They have a decent selection of draft beers. We chose - Shiner Bock ($7.95) - classic, must-have at least once when visiting TX. - St Arnold Lawnmower ($8.95) - a kolsch-style session beer, from the oldest TX craft brewery, winner of multiple brewery of the year awards. It was very drinkable. - Galveston Island Tiki Wheat ($9.95) - a slightly sour wheat beer. Glad to try a local beer. We shared Joe Leo Tacos, with double portion of brisket ($18.95 per person) and carnitas ($16.95). It was served on inedible cactus, diced white onions, 6 really good corn tortillas (soaked in bacon fat), fire roasted salsa, lime wedges, and cilantro. We got more salsa and tortillas, which were provided at no extra charge. Both meats were very tender, especially liking the juiciness of the pork. Prices are what you would expect in a downtown area, and the dishes were simple but made from quality ingredients. Service provided by our server, Gabriel, was good. He checked up on us regularly, and his team made sure our water glasses were kept full and we got our food while still hot. It was a good place to have lunch. read more

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Beer drafts taste like doo doo. At first, I told myself "whatever, it's a bad keg" tried another alcohol draft and straight doo doo. I was like this ain't no way. I noticed an employee drying the beer cups with a white rag. The same white rag that the counters get cleaned with. Food was average but never went back. read more

@HOBBY AIRPORT! This review is for the Rustic location at Hobby Airport (couldn't find the yelp page of that location) This place was amazing! Live music, friendly staff, good food (and drinks)! Smoked duo dip was the best! You can find it close to gate 42! read more

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I left a review with the reservation site that I booked our table with for The Riustic. I received a message asking me to write them at their email address they supplied. I emailed them on 10/22/25 and have not heard back. This was me message to them below. Good morning, I saw your reply on my review from our reservation last Friday 10/17/25. This was our first time at your restraunt. I called and spoke to one if your managers this week regarding the over charge of the tacos. I was shocked that the price was so expensive for 1 platter AND to be charged an up-charge for Brisket...wow. The brisket tasted like pot roast I make at home and wasn't worth the $38.50 I was charged. When making a reservation online the website asked if there was a special occasion we were celebrating and I did put a birthday on the reservation. Neither the manager or server mentioned anything about a birthday I wrote down on the reservation when they came to the table. It was my husband's 40th birthday and we really wanted to make it a special night. When I called and inquired about the price of the taco playter and birthday on the reservation the manager I spoke with said only when a dessert is purchased then they will do something special and it was only the peanut butter pie. My family is allergic to peanuts, so that was disappointing to hear that only 1 option could have been offered as a special option IF we ordered dessert. I hope this helps for others to have a better experience. Thank you I also left my phone # but I haven't heard from anyone at The Rustic. The server was very slow and didn't explain the food very well. You're paying for the ambiance, not the food or service at all. ​ The food wasn't that great. I would rate the food 3/10. read more

Came here on a weekday evening and although there wasn't live music is was a good late night spot to grab some food after bar hopping. Our server recommended the cactus fries, and a neighbor patron at the bar said to go for them. Go for them I did and it was the best most unique thing I had while visiting Houston. I am not going to be searching for these everywhere! read more

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I attended a private event at The Rustic over the weekend. This was my first time going to The Rustic (I tried to go a few years ago after a show at Toyota Center but they had already stopped serving food). The marquee at the entrance was funny and gave me El Arroyo vibes (IYKYK). The restaurant is much larger than I was expecting and they have a nice sized stage for live music on the patio area. The entire outdoor area was reserved for us. It was a little warm, but nice to sit under the trees while listening to the music. Since we had so many people in our group, they provided a brunch buffet for us. We also had a private bar which was nice. The buffet offered all of the options on the Jam and Toast Brunch menu. I had the Country Baked Eggs, Bacon, Green Salad, and Baby Fried Toast (i.e. French Toast). I really enjoyed the meal, especially the salad and bacon. I didn't try the Texas Hot Chicken, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, or the Cheese and Potato Hash, but my friends that did try these items enjoyed them. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. When the musicians took a break, they were respectful of our group as we shared memories of our friend who's life we were celebrating. The musicians waited for us to finish sharing stories of our friend before restarting the music which was extremely thoughtful. Parking downtown can be a pain, but they do offer valet for $10. You can also park in the Avenida Central Garage underneath Discovery Green and get your ticket validated as long as you do not exceed 3 hours. I parked on the street near Toyota Center and didn't have any trouble as it was early in the day before the Rockets game. The Rustic is a great place to go before/after a show at Toyota Center or for brunch with friends and family. read more

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We were a party of 4 that arrived an hour before the Astros game started at 1:10. I have been to this location before and enjoyed the ambience. We ordered 3 ribeyes and a salad wrap. For the cost I was disappointed with the thickness of the ribeye, it was about 1/2". The service was good though. We came back after the game and had drinks. I ordered a Kettle One martini straight up and it came with vermouth. I expressed to the bartender that I didn't want vermouth and she remade it. It had vermouth in it again but I don't like being wasteful so I didn't say anything. I ordered a Kettle One on the rocks with a twist of lemon the next time and it was refreshing. My friends ordered draft beers and their goblet were served cold and frosty. read more

We were in town this week and came upon the Rustic and Harley was our server. She was wonderful and had the most amazing food and appetizers and the bread pudding to top it off was superb! We look forward to coming back on the weekends to enjoy their concert series... read more

staff was nice. Food was ok, not as good as other location. My issues are 1st there is construction (not their fault) and there is a lady out out at the road telling us to go around, the road is closed. all the signs say Rustic this way. a few minutes of us sitting there and her in front of the she finally walked to the window and we told her we going to the Rustic and the signs say this way. 2nd it the first cold day in Houston it's high 50's and the inside of the restaurant was colder than than outside. They had the doors opened and when we asked if we close the door nears because the draft made it worse, we were no but she doesn't know why it was open. read more

The Rustic is so awesome. Great food. Great energy. Such a fun place. I was in between showings and famished so i stopped in to have a bite. Glad I did. Sat at the bar and was greeted and welcomed warmly by Bartender Taylor. She was kind, funny and very helpful. Taylor recommended the Chicken Sandwich which hit the spot. The ambiance was perfect because it was right before the Happy Hour and Dinner crowds. For this location Valet is must and it's a nice perk to not have to worry about where to park. Forks UP!! Great Service. Gigi read more

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Celebrated my birthday with my friends and we did the family style brunch. the food was amazing we especially loved the migas and black pepper bacon! they gave me and my friend whose birthday is the same day a massive and delicious peanut better pie! Service was great, the live music was a very nice touch and the mimosas and espresso martinis were flowing. lovely experience and I shall be back read more

The Rustic - Family style brunch - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We went here for my birthday lunch with my coworkers and it was a nice time. There was not a wait to be seated and it was not overly crowded. It actually was quite empty. Even though it was rather shy during lunch I didn't mind. However, service was extremely slow for it to be so empty the day we went. We had to Flag our server down just to refill our drinks. I was a little frustrated because there was literally no one there. We have two appetizers, the cactus fries and chorizo empanadas. Both were delicious but I favored the cactus fries more. It almost tasted like fried asparagus but still good. I ordered the spicy salmon Cesar salad. The salmon wasn't truly spicy but that was okay. Lastly I was surprised with and Oreo type cheesecake with a melted marshmallow on the top. I can't quite think of the name of it, but I was amazing. read more

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I love the laid back, open atmosphere at the Rustic. Great music, not too loud. The staff is very attentive. The food is always good, with a little extra something! We started with the steakhouse onion rings. These are huge and crispy, a real conversation piece. Next, I had the rustic chicken club (minus the bacon). It was very tasty, but also a pretty good size. I had to take half home. The fries are tasty (a little salty) but devoured nevertheless. My hubby had the Joe Leo brisket tacos. He said they were great. I tried one of the zero proof - mocktails, spring berry fizz. It was not what I thought it would be. So I sent it back, explaining to the manager. He was very gracious offering to adjust it to my taste. Very good service and attention to customer delight. read more

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So four years later, I came to use the giftcards that they gave me during the terrible experience that I mentioned in the review. This is my first time back since said experience. The first thing that my guest and I did upon walking into the bar was to ask the bartender whether or not we could use the gift cards. We handed it to her, she looked at it and told us, yes we could. We then ordered happy hour drinks. Two drinks later, we went to the bar to close our tab and the server told us that we cannot use the gift card for alcohol purchases. This place is literally the worst. What a joke. read more

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Varied brunch items per person for $20 before tip? Count me in. Reserved a 1pm lunch for two through Resy, arrived 20 mins early, was led to a 4-top table, saw a booth of equal seating, asked for it, got it, felt the breeze and got some sunlight listening to a lady playing guitar and singing giving Jewel vibes - so far so good! The menu is very limited during the weekend brunch hour (see the annotated picture). We went for the Jam & Toast brunch so we both got that. Now that I've had this meal and it's been a few wks -- The spread is really cute! You really get a variety of items from fresh fruit, cheese, and ricotta crostini to French toast, egg frittata, potato au gratin southwest style, sausage and greens, and hot chicken. Notice I didn't say magnificent because the portion size is on the smaller side, but the variety makes up for it, and I didn't leave hungry. So I'd say the portion is adequate size-wise for most women and probably calorically adequate for most men. My only qualms are that the food was served lukewarm and that everything cooked was salty. It also took 20-30 minutes to get our food, which is a little surprising considering everything is probably pre-made or batch cooked. That said, this is a great deal given that I would never make 10 different things on a Sunday morning, and while none of the dishes was profoundly good or will be missed, it was nice to get a little bit of each at the price point provided. The food itself had a lot of potential; if they were less salty and served hotter, I could easily have missed it more as I'm writing this review. Our server Chris was really kind, checked on us and brought us more crackers upon request (to balance out the salt), and kept our glasses full, and we enjoyed our time at the Rustic. So I'd say 3 stars for the food itself, extra 0.5 star for the variety, 4 stars for the barnyard ambiance, and 5-star service/experience gets us at a 4.2 star experience. This is definitely a pleasant brunch spot with Gram-worthy presentation to bring visitors for a western vibe without breaking the bank. Check it out! read more

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