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The Rustic

3.9 (1.7k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
Jaime J.

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.

Catalina C.

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!

This is what keeps me coming back tot the Rustic - SPICY SALMON CAESAR.
Gem T.

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.

CUCUMBER-JICAMA SALAD
Edward M.

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

CRACKLIN' DEVILED EGGS
Laura C.

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.

Chicken fried steak
Susan R.

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 ..

CRACKLIN' DEVILED EGGS
Sonia G.

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.

STEAKHOUSE ONION RINGS
Jacky D.

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

COLD BREW COFFEE
Jennifer A.

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.

Hot chicken sandwich and jalapeno Mac and cheese
Kristin J.

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.

Dan N.

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

CACTUS FRIES,   WILD BOAR MEATBALLS
Melinda L.

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!

Henry B.

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.

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Terrible mixed drinks. Weak and no name brand gins. Waited forever for a table and service was slow for a Wed night.

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God damn, that was a good burger. Not much more to say but the Rustic Burger is the kind of burger you come back for.

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Food was really wonderful! Service was even better! Would highly recommend to anyone! Really enjoyed the sangria with the popsicle in it.

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Great food and experience! The redfish and the gumbo were really good. Definitely going back!

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This place was awesome! The food and drinks were great and the customer service was amazing! Definitely will be coming back!

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Walked out before ordering so I can't comment on the food but the breakfast/brunch menu was woefully inadequate.

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Came for a work event and the set up was awesome! The food was fantastic and the staff was super friendly. It went very smooth!

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Horrible service! Waited for over an hour for an appetizer that never came. Definitely won't be going back!

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Sweet barnyard atmosphere! Wait staff was great - Great music the day we were there & food was good too!

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Great place for drinks and live music. Lots of tv's inside and big enough for large groups. Extremely friendly and attentive staff too!

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So much fun! We went here on a party bus for a friends birthday and had a great time! The burger was so good!!!!

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Can they accommodate a group of 20?

Yes, they have very large tables there that could seat that many, but I think you may have to call ahead just to let them know you'll have that large of a group there so they can prepare a table for you

Are minors allowed?

Yes... and pets too

Any vegan options?

I did notice that they had salads on their menu. That's in addition to the their plant based menu. That's plant, as in meat packing plant.

Do I need make reservations?

When my Wife and I went on a Friday night we were able to walk right in with minimal wait time. 10 minutes +/- if I recall correctly.

Do you need to be 21 to eat here? Or do they just check your ID when you order a drink?

don't need to be 21 to eat however they will check ID when you order a drink

Are kids allowed after dark? & they sell food till what time?

Are there live music tonight and if yes what's the genre?

Yes live band tonite and also tomo gets jam packed

I cannot see an online place for reservations, do you have to call?

Yes!

When can I visit for live music?

Hi Marissa! Our weekly Free Live Music is every Thursday to Sunday. We post our line up every Thursday on our Instagram @therustichou.

Are dogs allowed while dining in?

I believe they are allowed in the open/outside area of the restaurant.

Do they have their own Parking?

Their parking lot is for valet only and it's just a few steps to the entrance which is dumb. They charge $7 if I remember correctly.

What type of music is most often played?

Do take reservations?

No and the stand by system is a disaster

Does valet take only cash?

Yes, cash only when I was there

What days are live music?

https://therustic.com/musicevents/

Good for kids?

What ages?

Anyone know if they have a party max for covid? I'm looking for somewhere that will allow a group of people for a birthday. Between 15-20 people, or at least allow multiple tables?

Most places top our anywhere from 6-10.... You can call and see what they say but I doubt ANYONE right now would honor such a request for this large of a table, however some get by, by breaking up the group into smaller tables under one or more… 

Do they have heaters for outside dining?

Yes! They had many outdoor heaters!

What time does brunch end on Sunday?

Brunch is 10am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday

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“Food: our whole table had brunch before so we wanted to try something else and we all got the rustic burger.”

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