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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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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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 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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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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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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

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

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

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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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

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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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

Food and service were both great! Sinai and Erwin were kind and attentive, and the atmosphere is wonderful too

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

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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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

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

My wife and I decided to try The Rustic on a whim, and had mixed feelings. The food was surprisingly very good, but we didn't know that we'd have to listen to some pretty poor (and loud) music. I highly recommend the onion rings and especially the triple pork chop, which is enough for two people. (But get here early for this dish, as the restaurant runs out early.) All dishes come with no sides, FWIW, but prices aren't exorbitant. read more

It was my first visit at the Rustic. The menu items were ok. Most come with items I don't eat so I just stuck with something I know , chicken fried steak ( fried cube steak) It was $25.00 . It was good but not $25.00 good . It's a nice family friendly place but I thought The Rustic was a bit pricey. 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

Wanted to sit outside to cut down on the noise. They forgot about us. Waited for 30 minutes before I decided to get their attention. $7 per drink, thought I was getting a deal. The drinks were terrible. Food was decent but overpriced. Ordered steak and split into two. The boar chili was tasty but almost $9 for a cup.Portabella mushrooms were ok. Add garlic, butter and cook in wine and they'll turn out better. Disappointing. read more

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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I came here during their brunch and was hoping for a full menu, but the items they had were good enough. I wasn't too hungry, so I didn't pick the brunch option. I ordered a burger, not knowing what I was getting into. Turns out their burger is actually really good. I thoroughly enjoyed it since it was an elevated burger. During the day, there was no live music, and the restaurant was pretty wide open, but by the time I left, it was completely full. I was very impressed and will definitely make it back for future meals when they offer the full menu. read more

We enjoyed singing along to the live music by Scott Byers. Food was good and service from Taylor was exceptional. Ambiance is perfect for brunch and we can't wait to come back. read more

I love their family style brunch! That ends at 3 but it's a fave! Live music and great service - Erwin was awesome.

Brunch Review: one of my favorite brunches is the brunch at the rustic... Unfortunately they changed up the brunch menu to a Mexican inspired one and it's pretty lack luster Let's start off with the migas it's a dense corn tortilla casserole as opposed to the egg soufflé frittata of before don't expect it to be high protein if that's what you need. The French toast tasted bland, dry, & extra small compared to the previous menu The biscuit & gravy well was flavorless and the biscuit was had and crumbly dry The fried chicken was cooked well and the highlight of the brunch was the pepper bacon thank goodness we ordered extra bacon ‍ The Miss Agnes Sweets looked liked they served left over crumbs and those small strawberries that you leave in the carton cuz they are just so tiny they do nothing for you The blackened potatoes were seasoned very well unfortunately they were over cooked so they were a bit on the dry side The jicama slaw was not fresh it had wilted down and resembled next day old leftover salad unfortunately it had a great taste but that was overshadowed by how limp the veggies had gotten. The portions overall seemed smaller than usual I was extremely disappointed with how sad and small everything was it just seemed liked it was not carefully thought out presentation and cuisine theme Man Rustic... bring back the old brunch the sausage the salad the cheesy potatoes everything was so much better You went from a 10 to a 4/5 instantly Your saving grace, Jonathan our server was extraordinary. read more

Lance Smith and his band were amazing!!! Repeat Offenders were so Great!!!! We will be back!!

We came for dinner on a Friday night, our server Taylor was so attentive and helpful with guiding us through the menu. The live music was fantastic as was the food. read more

First off let me say that I am not a picky person and barely make reviews but this experience really upset me enough to post. This was my first time visiting and will more than likely be my last. We were served by Giselle and she barely checked on the table for orders or even drinks. She was so impersonal and made it seem like she either didn't want to be there or wanted to talk to her coworkers more rather than make the customers experience exciting. My husband got the prime rib and I got the rustic burger. Both dishes looked so unappetizing and not to mention were extremely salty. Food was cooked and just thrown on a plate. Given the price of the prime rib I would have expected more flavor and presentation but all we got was steak sauce and salt. On a side note could you please add honey mustard to your condiment options. The atmosphere of the place is great but given the lack of service and poor food I wouldn't recommend this place unless you are a regular. read more

Decent atmosphere, good food. Great service! This is not really a place to enjoy a quiet meal, but if you're looking for a place to party. This is it! read more

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

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I've been to the downtown location (parking is horrendous but it feels bigger/more spacious inside). This location shares a parking lot with a shopping center so parking is ample. There's inside/outside seating just like the downtown location and live music throughout the week. The menu is the same (prices here aren't super expensive but not cheap). I got the Texican Candy (usually get the Legendary Margarita with the popsicle but I decided to try something new for a change...regretted that, the Texican Candy barely had any watermelon flavor), green tea shot (my preferred shot), avocado salad with salmon filet (dressing was nonexistent), and fries with jalapeño ranch (perfect). The service by Giselle(?) was superb! She was friendly and attentive. The venue was great and busy on a Friday night but not packed. I can't wait to come back. read more

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