I wanted to celebrate my birthday with a group of 14 people (7 adults & 7 kids) and I saw helpful reviews about big groups at this location and about specific servers that provide great service. I was happy that we ended up with Erwin by chance who was mentioned frequently. He was very friendly, helpful with suggestions and never rushed us despite some late guests. The picnic style table is very large and spacious. We sat close to the stage which was far enough away from others which was helpful with the energetic kids but the music can be very loud and hard to hold a conversation unless you are talking one on one. We ordered both the brunch family style and regular menu. Everyone really enjoyed their foods and barely had any to go. We had the brunch items and smoked dip duo as the appetizers. It was my first time trying pimento ever and it was really good! Three of the guests ordered the cedar plank salmon and devoured it. I got the beef tenderloin medium rare filet 6 oz with broccolini which was tender and pretty good for not an official steakhouse place. Someone ordered the portobello mushroom burger and it tasted so good that I didn't even feel like I was eating a mushroom. I don't like mushrooms at all so that was pretty amazing. The kids really enjoyed the chicken tenders and fries so we ended up ordering extra for them. We also got the Blue Razzleberry & Fruity Pebble Fizz drinks for the kids. They loved the presentation and cotton candy topping. I got a complimentary birthday dessert (peanut butter pie) which was super rich and very strong peanut butter taste! The environment is great for big groups and parking lot was easy to find spots in the mid afternoon. The bathroom stalls were plentiful and there is a changing table. I would definitely recommend if hanging out either friends for a chill and casual time or as a family. read more

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Erwin was a great server! We had a large party and he was courteous and efficient in his service. Checked in with us without being overbearing. read more

Great food but our server went missing half way through the meal to chat with her friend and never checked on us took us asking the host for our check to even get help. read more

Great place for live music, good drinks and good food in the Uptown/ Post Oak Houston area!! The food is more than just "bar food," they've got a great menu that shows a flare of fine dining and Texas. A must try is the Smoked Dip Duo, which is a smoked brisket fondue with spinach, cheddar that is served with their house smoked salt potato chips. They come to the table in a huge dome like cover and the waiter will lift it for you, so you can see all the smoke. Magic in your mouth! Another go-to for me is the Triple Chop, which is a wood grilled bone-in pork chop that is smothered in ancho-lime butter. You won't regret it!! If you're more of a chicken fan, their Roasted Half Chicken is so delicious, as it's lathered in garlic, salted butter and rosemary. Full of flavor and cooked so well! My favorite desert is either their Peanut Butter Pie, which is a chocolate ganache that's topped with roasted peanuts and bittersweet chocolate sauce, or their Ice Box S'Mores with its marshmallow whipped cream, bittersweet chocolate sauce, graham crackers and house-made marshmallow. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG! I bring a lot of friends here, especially ones from out of town and they love the atmosphere, the food and the live music. It's very sophisticated yet casual at the same time. You'd have to check it out to see it! read more

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This was one of those "this place looks good" stops. It was meh. The interior has that repurposed industrial feel to it, but was likely purpose built. The food was average. The Texas hot chicken was more like chic fil a, with no spice at all, just on "Texas toast" that looked more like generic white bread. Having just been in Nashville, it was a huge disappointment. The sandwich comes with no side, so you have to order that too. The Texas tamales were good, but the 11.45 price tag for the serving size made me feel like I was being nickel and dimed. David's service was lack luster. When we asked about what they're ere famous for he covered 2/3 of the menu saying it's good, it's good, then pushed alcohol. He looked visibly deflated when we said we weren't drinking. read more

The Rustic - Interior - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been wanting to come here for over a year now. My husband and I moved to EaDo and don't get out much but finally did tonight along with his friend and boss. When I recommended The Rustic, his boss was great with it. We arrived and his boss asked if we could have service on a lower level. It wasn't busy AT AlL! They said no so we were ok with sitting above but apparently that set an entire vibe. We all ordered one drink and then they ordered another along with a shot. The bartender said shots weren't allowed . However the party next to us had three shots while we were there. I went up to order another drink before we left and the bartender said " we don't have anymore vodka". None of us were drunk. My husband's boss was willing to spend any amount of money. His wife was pregnant so we had a DD and we were all over 35. We were treated like crap the minute we walked in. I was really wanting to like the rustic since we live so close but whatever . read more

The food was amazing tender steak although fatty and the dip duo and baked oysters were a great start to dinner. Our servers Qelise and Enrique explained the menu and gave great recommendations. They even surprised us with pie! An amazing way to start celebrating my birthday! read more

The Rustic - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wow what a great meal! Food was delicious. And the service was out of this world. Chad and Jessica were fantastic. Will be back again!

First time visiting The Rustic. I was so disappointed on how LONG the wait was for our food/drinks. Not only was our order messed up s, the way everything was handled was so unprofessional. We did have a large party but if two waiters were not able to attend our large order then they should have sent out more help. The manager on duty never came to check on us nor apologized for the inconvenience on the LONG the wait was or on why we kept getting the wrong orders. Then we had to wait another hour to get our bill fixed because the waiter failed to ask how to split the bill before taking our orders. It was definitely disappointing on how the service was handled. On the other hand the only good thing that came out of this visit was that the food was delicious.....or it could have been that we were all starving from the long wait. read more

The food was pretty good. The chips and queso were filling. The queso was creamy and tasted authentic. My cocktail was very refreshing. The service was punctual and on point. The ambiance was casual and chill. There was ample parking. read more

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Nico was our server for the evening and he was great! I told him I wasn't satisfied with my first drink and he took it back without a question and helped with picking out another drink that was better suited for me. read more

We were looking for a nice, casual restaurant to celebrate a birthday and all the reviews said The Rustic was nice so we decided to check it out. The ambiance is very nice as the restaurant is large and spacious. The food was decent, average but a bit overpriced for the casual food. The service, especially who was assisting us, wasn't good. their barely did their job and seemed more focused on chatting with other servers than serving. even when i would ask questions, they barely responded with any information. we started out with the cornbread/corn pie, then had the That salad and then had the shellsncheese, the burger and the french dip. the food was decent with decent flavors and portion size overall a nice casual restaurant with a nice ambiance, decent food and poor service read more

The Rustic - restaurant - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Rustic is amazing place, great food, service, drinks, live music! The vibe and ambience is always so nice. They have a great selection of drinks even if you do not drink. There is something for everyone! read more

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I did not have any food while I was here. So I cannot speak to that, but some friends and I stopped in for a a couple of drinks. I had the hibiscus ranch water, and I did not like it. While the color was a very rich fuchsia color, it did not taste anything like hibiscus. In general, I love ranch water, and it is my go to drink, but this was incredibly strong and not in an enjoyable way. My group tried a couple of the cocktails listed, and we did really enjoy any of them. I think it was a balance of the ingredients and the alcohol use, I would highly suggest if you get a cocktail from the menu to suggest the brand of alcohol you would like. Other than that, the service was good, and when I took a look at the menu, they seem to have an excellent weekend brunch. I can't speak to the taste, but the price is alone peaked my interest and would encourage me to return to try it out. read more

Number 1: Iehen doing my reservation it would not allow me to have 4 pm so I had to choose 3:45 Number 2: took over 8 minutes for our waters to come to our table Number 3: the waiter took awhile to take our order Number 4: we got our appetize, but took awhile to get our food Number 5: waiter did not come back to check on us for refills on drinks, how we were doing, there were hardly any customers in the restaurant and wait staff were just standing around!! Number 6: we had to pay for sides?!? Do other restaurants just give you a chicken fried steak!?!? No you choose 2 sides for the price of y'all's chicken fried steak. We will not be coming back to your restaurant at all. I will tell others as well. read more

Jonathaa and Mae-Brie were courteous and attentive to our realty group of about 35 people. We enjoyed the atmoshpere without any hiccups. The drinks were a welcome respite from the heat. The fans around also helped keep us cool. read more

I have been here a couple times, and it's a chill time. The food is good but the prices are a little high. I think if you're willing to splurge on a casual night out, this is a good spot. The girls that have served me have been super kind. Sometimes when there's larger parties it's harder to get service. This location is pretty good. read more

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Went for brunch and it was a good variety of items served family style. Great place to go for a group brunch.

Omg! The vibe & food all so good. We came just for light bites and nailed it. The servers were kind. There's sand on the ground where they have picnic tables and a stage...so neat! I'm not a big fan of homemade chips but these with the dip and without are so delish. Don't get me started with the meatballs. Y'all, they are a must try wow. We ordered three times the order (and not ashamed to say it since we don't live there) lol. Sweet & Salty-Savory for the win every time. I'm drooling thinking about it. Great location, parking lot, & apparently they host events & have an outdoor performance area and possibly playground for kids. Awesome for everyone. Go, enjoy!!! read more

The Rustic - Homemade chips, meatballs DELICIOUS - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food and drinks are great. Live music entertainment was wonderful. Wait staff supper friendly and helpful. Friend had bam a pudding which was great and we shared one of the cheese dips (I forget the name) but it was phenomenal. Ambiance is great. read more

Cool place to visit for a girl's night out "Fran club" by Francesca's event that featured CMT artist Marynn Taylor and jewelry by Francesca. Rustic's energy was absolutely on fire Wednesday with a stage for live music, the drinks were flowing and even a radio station was there for fun gifts to promote Marynn. We were headed to another event after, but will definitely be back to eat and drink next time in the Post Oak Uptown Area. Parking: readily available and can be challenging to find on busy event nights Ambiance: sandy dirt floors lively and fun read more

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Honestly was not my favorite place. It wasn't very busy and the service wasn't great. The drinks are pretty expensive along with the food prices too $19 for a sandwich with no side . Shared a tamales with a friend and it was the size of half of your hand and it was $15 for it . Also very strange the way the tamales came out as not traditional . i'm all for trying something new but this just wasn't it. Th space is great for fun concerts but just wouldn't eat there and maybe go during happy hour for the drinks. The bathrooms are good and large enough. read more

Not a terrible place to grab a burger in uptown. Fairly reasonable prices for galleria area and decent service. Plenty of seating during lunch. The rustic Burger was tasty and filling. read more

I've been to the Rustic a few times since it's a nice place to meet up with people, grab some drinks and decent food. Overall, the food is pretty good. I do like thuê appetizers, especially their smoked dip duo, meatballs, and deviled eggs. They also have some unique items like the cactus fries. Their main entrees are alright. The salads are decent and the burgers are good, but I'm never really wowed by their entrees. I have tried their salmon before and it was alright. The pricing for the food is a bit on the pricy side for what it is, but their happy hour deals are pretty good. Another good deal is to go for their brunch since they have a good variety of food for around $20/person. The one thing that really gets me is the service is never great. I've been here many times and it's always a hit or miss with service, more times than not, it was a miss. Service can be pretty slow, even if there's not much of a crowd. I see a lot of the servers just hanging out along the wall and it's so hard to get their attention. I've had to get my own silverware and refill my water multiple times whenever I eat here. They also do a really bad job of splitting checks, so I would recommend paying with one card and figuring it out on your own. If you go for happy hour, I would double check your check as well. We had like 5 different items where they charged us the wrong price or charged full price because even though we ordered the food 30 minutes before happy hour ended, our service took his time, didn't put it in, and forgot about it until we reminded him again and by then it was past the happy hour pricing. I would also double check their drinks menu for the happy hour because they have it as one price, but it can come out as full price when they enter it in, so just make sure to check before you pay. Outside of the service, it's an easy place to hit up for food and drinks. read more

The Rustic - Brunch - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was good but I mainly came here for the drinks. The espresso martini is what o ordered. Too bad the drink wasn't in a tall glass usually what I order. Overall, the experience was good and Erwin was our server. Ambiance 8/10 but it could of been the time we showed right after lunch and right before dinner. read more

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Highly recommend their Saturday/Sunday brunch! There was so much food for the price point, and everything was delicious. The best part was someone in our group has a nut allergy, and they were kind enough to have someone come over to ask more details about the severity of the allergy. They then brought out a whole separate brunch serving/plating that didn't have anything that was close to any nuts. Such amazing customer service! Our favorite dish was the cheesy hash browns and for me personally, the salad! The space is indoor/outdoor and it was extremely large with a ton of seating. They also have live music here. This is a great place to bring out of town visitors in my opinion. read more

The Rustic - Sunday brunch! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Too expensive and had to chase a waitress to get a straw. The sandwiches were decent But for us too expensive and NO SIDES. 1 Artichoke for 15 dollars!? Sandwiches were okay as my partner's brisket burger came out cold. I had a chicken sandwich. We asked for a tooth pick on the way out and the hostess said they did not have any. The band was good. Sorry, no pictures as we were hungry. read more

Came here this past Sunday with a group of friends to try their family style brunch. I love that they offer this. It's very unique. I haven't been to a restaurant yet in Houston that offers a family style brunch. My guess is they give you a serving per person as there were eight of us we all had a serving of each dish to try. I was hesitant to try the eggs and micas, but it was pretty good with the poblano sauce on top. The bacon was thick and crispy. The French toast was good, but I wish it had more syrup on it. The hot chicken is always a hit here can't go wrong with ordering it. Was not a fan of the avocado toast was just bland avocado on hard bread. Biscuits and gravy could have been my favorite, but it definitely needs a touch of more seasoning to it. It lacks flavor in the gravy. The fingerling style potatoes were actually good. The horseradish can be a little overpowering though. I feel like it's a good value for $20 per person. We also opted to order a bottle of champagne over doing the carafe for our mimosas as the carafes are $10 and they're pretty small. We got more bang for our buck by ordering the $30 champagne bottles. Our server wasn't the most attentive we were looking for him a few times throughout our dining experience. Overall, this would not be my first pick for eating, but if I was invited here, I would still go. read more

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Everything tasted amazing, the customer service from our bartender was amazing with great conversation, and the food was delightful. Only thing I do not recommend is the spoon bread. The creamed corn makes it wayyyyy too gooey. This is definitely family friendly. Just wish there was more live music to liven it up. read more

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Bad service and the food was gross. The worst was the duo appetizer thing. It was clearly liquid smoke or some type of artificial smoke and you can taste it in the food. The "tamales" were actually pieces of Crumbled corn bread. There a reason this place was empty on a weekend. Idk how it's still standing. The waiters were t helpful either. The ambiance was nice though- maybe that's what's keeping this place afloat ..? read more

The bar was great! The music kept the vibes and was just high enough to maintain decent conversations. Food was good we did a brunch special. Which is okay if you are. Or a picky eater or allergic pork, dairy, and nuts. Service was superb, we were well catered too and appreciated it. Made the wedding brunch just extra smooth. read more

I came here on a bustling Sunday morning with some friends, and we enjoyed the family-style brunch. For $18 a person, we enjoyed some awesome brunch dishes that included fried chicken (not very spicy), green kale salad, eggs with cheddar and spinach, bacon and sausage, cheese and potato hash, and the crown jewel, the french toast. There was also a lovely grazing dish with cheese and crackers, fruit, and some small muffins (blueberry/poppyseed). My favorite dish was the french toast - it was cut in perfect, almost bite-size portions with a lovely hint of rosemary in both the toast and the syrup itself. I also ordered a zero proof hibiscus mockarita for $5, which while refreshing, was not super flavorful and in fact a bit tart, but aesthetically pleasing in a deep purple color. This place hosts live music, so be sure to plan for (or around) their schedule based on your party's preference as the music can be quite loud. I enjoyed the open air seating, and there looked like ample space for groups of any size. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a fun brunch! read more

Justice was such an amazing server. I came hungry and was thankful our food came out fast and she was being attentive. Will definitely be back soon! read more

I must admit that this was an extremely disappointing experience. I had a party over 20 people that I reserved a table for(weeks in advance). We made our reservation for 8pm. I called and spoke with James who identified as the manager on shift at the time, he verified that he had us down for 8 and that we could add the extra seats as needed in order for us to all sit together in the restaurant. He also stated he would be there on Saturday to assist if needed and that there were no other parties or events taking place...that it would be an "easy evening". When arriving, our table was not ready and we were not actually seated until 9:30pm, an hour and a half after our reservation. We had a group of nearly 20 people waiting in the small front area for an hour and a half...with a cake that they refused to put away for us(due to not wanting to be liable for it). This would have been fine if we didn't have to stand there for so long. Not to mention....the host making a joke "it's cold out, you can go stand outside with it if you're worried about it melting". I wasn't worried about the temperature of the cake, I was worried about the fact that it's a cake for a large group and we are waiting in a high traffic area with barely enough room to even stand, much alone hold a cake. Much less, the joke was uncalled for and incredibly insensitive giving the nature of what we were already dealing with. The manager present didn't apologize for the wait. He said the other parties before us "weren't leaving" and he "couldn't do anything". He offered for us to sit outside which we didn't prefer, due to the cold, rainy weather and us booking here in hopes of listening to live music. When we were finally seated, we were taken to two separate tables where my group had to be split. I was told this would not be the case prior to coming, AND figured we would at least be able to sit together, given the incredibly long wait. I could note that the server we were given was not very personable or kind to our group. I don't know if it was due to the fact that it was a large group or the time of evening but again, this was out of our control. She walked away from me when I was ordering at two different times. She told half of the table that the bar was out of coffee and couldn't make a certain bar drink, but proceeded to take one to someone at the other end of the table. She did not follow up with us on ordering drinks or assisting with our needs. It was extremely evident that she wasn't particularly happy to have us. I don't know what couldve necessarily been done about the experience but I relayed the message to the event coordinator that ensured I'd get a call from the restaurant manager(which never happened, this was over 2 weeks ago). I will definitely not consider this establishment in the future for large parties or events. read more

I came here for my second time ever on Sunday night and picked up a takeout of Half Rosemary Roasted Chicken and a Twice-Baked Potato just like my first visit. These are my main go-to here and was very pleased with both on both visits total. They were both very delicious, very soft underneath with some crisp on top, good quality and very nicely seasoned. The chicken was very good, juicy, easy to cut and really herby without being over / under done since rosemary can be pretty strong in high amounts. It was a high quality poultry, which comes in handy with the flavor. In texture terms; very tender flesh with very slightly crispy skin as roasted chicken should be imo. The potato side was the essence of savoriness and one of the tastiest potatoes I ever had. I have said this before ever since my initial visit to this place. The cheddar, starchiness and bacon vibes came together so well making it such a worthy spud to consume. A lot of baked potatoes can be dry or hard in restaurants, but this one was fluffy with both some crisp and chew. Great, friendly service again as my first visit back in 2022. read more

The ambiance was fun, and the musicians were great. Too bad their bar drinks are weak. We went during brunch and were disappointed with the quality of the drinks. We ordered a Bloody Mary pitcher, which was primarily ice (with no dressings like olives, celery, etc.), and it tasted like watered down tomato juice. We ordered other drinks, and they too were primarily ice and tasted equally bland. read more

FABULOUS day for lunch on the patio! The waitstaff assigned the patio had full seating, but stayed very attentive. We had the Chipotle Salmon Burger and the Hot Chicken sandwich - bot were delish! read more

The Rustic - Chipotle Salmon Burger - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Houston, Texas

Walked in with a group of 17. Got seated immediately. Service was phenomenal and our waitresses were fun and quick ! Got the food pretty fast and without any problems. Everything was hot by the time it got to the table , hard task considering the amount of ppl in our party . Drinks were very good but a little bit expensive IMO. Everything we ordered was good but THAT SALAD was the star of the night. That pomegranate vinaigrette is everything! Give it a try, you won't regret that crispy,nutty sweet but still savory choice! read more

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Ashley was great amazing drinks and amazing vibe. Very cute place super fun day. Great day!!!!!!!

Excellent food and service by Ashley! She was attentive, kind and super helpful! Love the food also- the spicy salmon caesar salad is a favorite of mine read more