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    The Rustik Fork

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Steak frites
    Breanna Belcher

    Had a wonderful dinner for my husbands birthday! We had reservations for a party of 9 on a Sunday evening at 7pm. I couldn't make the reservation online I did have to call because our party was larger than 6. When I called I was so confused if I was talking to a real person or a robot. The way she spoke was very robotic but replied in a way a human would. I was able to get transferred directly to the restaurant where it was easy to make the reservation. It seemed like a slower night because there wasn't a lot of people. We've only been here 1 other time a few months ago and loved the vibe we wanted to come back and bring our out of town guest. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars out of 5 is because I think it was a slower night the service was slower too. We will be back though!

    Braised short rib.
    Mathew P.

    Came here to celebrate my buddy's birthday, it wasn't busy but it took over an hour to get our main course. The food was very good, we got the Brussel sprouts it was delicious. The loaded fries were decent. I also ordered the braised short ribs with mashed potatoes. Loads of flavor and it harmonized well. The restaurant ambience it's in the name. Very rustic look. Soothing. I have this place 4 stars only because of how long it took to get our food. Overall not bad.

    Net A.

    080/2026/Apr Amazing service , warmly greeted and was seated in a corner table with cushioned back bench! Offering a comfort simple delicious dishes !! Ordered the Braised Short Ribs which was served with grilled sliced cabbage wedge , a carrot stick as well as garlic mashed potatoes. Rib meat was very flavorful and tender!! The Crispy Brussels sprouts drizzled with balsamic glaze were roasted to perfection as well as the wine-infused cranberries! The Heirloom Burrata Salad was served with a creamy burrata with roasted tomatoes arugula as well as a toasted crostini, drizzled with basil oil and pomegranate vinaigrette!!

    Dark Chocolate Brownie A La Mode
    JD B.

    My son goes to school nearby so when I was up and wanted to take him for a steak dinner we chose The Rustik Fork and it did not disappoint. Its got a great vibe when you walk in with a mix of half booths and tables as well as a bar all with a rustic feel. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable and on top of everything from seating us to bringing us the bill. We started with Angel's Envy Bourbon for me (yes, they had the large cube ice) and an organic root beer for my son and both were perfect. We both chose the Wagyu Ribeyes medium rare and they were cooked to perfection, They weren't huge but the flavor was great and filled us both up. We finished with The Dark Chocolate Brown A La Mode and the brownie was amazing. The ice cream was good but nothing special. No matter, the brownie carried the dessert home. The next time my son gets sick of the dorm food and needs a steak we will definitely be back! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

    David G.

    We decided on this restaurant as it was kind of central for all of us who live in the Southern California area. We met up for a dinner. The place is very rustic, very comfortable, and relaxing. Our server maroun did a truly excellent job. We were a group of 19 people, five families, and he was willing to split the check so that each family got their check separately. Almost unheard of, and so very welcome. I apologize for not describing some of the pictures, but I didn't want to have to take notes and bother people. I had a steak frites meal that was superb. The sauces were delicious as was the steak and the french fries. My partner had the braised short ribs that were simply awesome. The other person who ordered the same dish agreed. I was kind of astounded that our server almost entirely took care of the whole table, and only sporadically got others to stop by. My only complaint is that this restaurant is 2 hours from where we live, otherwise I'd go there at least once or twice a month. We all had an excellent time in a very comfortable environment. Highly recommend this place.

    Ragu
    Janelle O.

    Very lovely decorated restaurant with nice rustic decor that does not feel " kitchy". My husband and I came with reservations on a Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised to see that it wasn't too busy. That being said please be patient with greeting/ drink times as they are a small restaurant with just a few staff members . We enjoyed an old fashioned and a strawberry lemon drop . My lemon drop was extremely lovely and not too overly sweet . The rustic bread was the only disappointment being un flavorful , stale, and extremely dry. I very much enjoyed the olive oil and balsamic served with it . Our short-rib ragu was the highlight of the evening . A wonderfully filling hearty dish with just the right balance of red sauce and ricotta cream . Our server was delightful but I have to take away a star for the wait times during greeting and drink service . The bread absolutely needs to be replaced with a more flavorful less stale option for such a nice restaurant .

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    Steven E.

    Visited this place while we were in the Riverside area. This place has a Bbq joint feel and food was delicious. I had the Short Rib Rague Pasta, the dish was a little short on Short rib but was tasty all the same. My wife had the sirloin and it was cooked perfectly.

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    Emily P.

    If you have not been here, what are you doing?? This is where I celebrated my birthday with one of my besties from out of state. I forgot to take pictures of the food because it was THAT GOOD!! Their menu is seasonal and farm to table, so it is often changing. Service was amazing. Everyone was kind, communicated well, if things were taking a little bit longer we had no idea because our drinks were always filled. The restaurant decor is not cheesy farm house chic where you're concerned about the dust sitting on everything. The environment has warm and earthy touches with such elegance.

    Salad
    Jeanette P.

    Finding The Rustik Fork on Yelp, I wanted to give it a try. It didn't disappoint! We were welcomed into this warmly "rustik" space and seated at our bench and seated table. Our server snd service he provided was fantastic from start to finish. Refreshing cocktails were followed in good time by our meals. Both drinks and meals were fresh and delicious. My friend was surprised at just how quickly hers disappeared! She said it was just THAT good! My curry cauliflower had plenty of layers of flavor, with the heat one would expect, but without numbing my mouth to all the other bright and savory flavors. My side salad was so generous it could've been a meal in itself. Organic, vegetarian, some gluten free options, and a varied menu here, so something is sure to please everyone.

    Wagyu Burger
    Jeremy S.

    Came here for the second time and decided to check out their dinner menu this time. Got the smash burger, Brussels sprouts and short rib ragu. All the dishes were great! The highlight was the burger which really hit the spot and came with excellent seasoning, sauce and toppings. The Fresno peppers and onions were a nice touch. The Brussels sprouts were great as well, really nice and crispy and the goat cheese offered a good balance in the flavor. The ragu was good, but my least favorite of the three. The meat was tasty and tender but the pasta didn't really stand out. Overall a better experience than the first time around. Restaurant is nicely decorated and service was attentive and helpful! Definitely one of the better restaurants in the IE if you don't mind spending a little bit more.

    Loaded sweet potato fries with braised beef, scallions, cheese, and some kind of sauce. Delicious but gave us food poisoning!
    Ester N.

    My family and I went last night to celebrate a birthday. My sister and I ordered the loaded sweet potato fries, and we both got food poisoning! It has been a rough day and we pretty much paid for colon cleanses lol. Our brother got a burger and regular fries and those fries were delicious, and the server was great. I know the food poisoning was from here because the only other thing I ate yesterday was a banana. The bathroom has this lingering bad smell that seems ingrained into it too, probably because it's an old building.

    Smash burger
    Natalie F.

    We were really excited to try this place but it was a bust. Our Brussel sprouts and fries were extremely overly salted. The cream soda was not good. Our burgers were mediocre. Will not be returning. Service was good.

    Tequila flight
    Amy H.

    Went here last night for the first time after my parents had spoken so highly of it and this place is every bit deserving to be spoken of!!!! The food was immaculate but the drinks?? The bartender must be from Heaven because the drinks were amazing. Every single one was delicious. The tequila flight my dad got was perfect and actually made me think twice about my stance on tequila. Our server and the host were incredibly nice and took time to answer every question we had. It was kind of loud but it didn't bother me and my group too much. We were probably a little loud ourselves. The place was clean and orderly. And they were able to accommodate my mom's wheelchair with no problem. 10/10 on everything here!

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    2 years ago

    Food was great, drinks are very well made and the service was great. A little hipster like most places now a days but would recommend 100%.

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    Delicious, fresh, and healthy! Great cocktails/mocktails, vegan options and good sized portions!

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    The food was awesome! Loved the atmosphere! Our waitress was very helpful and explained all of the offerings on the menu!

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food and great service . The drinks were good too. Great place for a date night or girls night.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food and always plenty of parking. They have some amazing and unusual brunch menu items.

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    Lovely little place for brunch. Food was good. Service from the kitchen was slow, over an hour for our food. It was nice to get to try them.

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    Really great service and amazing food. I've been at this restaurant many times and both service and food are constantly excellent.

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    Ask the Community - The Rustik Fork

    What is the parking situation?

    There are a few parking spots in front and around the restaurant.

    What day and time is brunch?

    Saturday and Sundays 10am to 2pm

    Is the comfort seating besides the steel chairs?

    We have booth seating and wooden chairs.

    Is there a private room for big parties?

    No there is not.

    Do you have outdoor tables?

    No they don't. You wouldn't want to eat out side if they did, the area where it's located is not the best

    Do you deliver?

    We currently do not have any delivery services

    1/14/22 We are visiting from out of town. I tried to make a reservation but it won't let me select today. Do you save spaces for walk-ins or are you fully booked?

    I don't think they take reservations! We walked in and was seated immediately! It's a wonderful place to have a great dinner!

    Hi are you guys open Christmas day?

    Hello I was wondering if you had room for party of 4 at 6? Do you also accept walk ins and if so how long would the wait be at 6?

    Hi Claudia. Tonight we are fully booked.

    Reservations for 6 on 11/9 around 6:30?

    Connie, I just need a phone number to confirm. You can email me at: info@rustikfork.com

    I would like to make reservations for 6 on 11/9/21. Is that available? I left a message at the number you have listed. 6:30 is good!

    What time are you looking for?

    Need a Reservation for two at 7:30?

    We are fully booked this evening. You are more than welcome to come in and wait on the wait list.

    Can I make a reservation for tonight for 7 people around 5?

    It is a possibility but I would call them ASAP. The worst you could get is a no. Soooooo worth it!

    Hi I recently made a reservation for 4 people at 8:30 I tried calling to make a reservation for 5, but no one answered the phone. Would it be possible to change the number of people?

    Yes no problem. Your all set for 5 at 8:30.

    Do u have openings for reservations for 2 tonight at 6pm?

    We currently have 6:30 available would you like to take it? We would just need name and phone # and we can secure for you. Our you can also visit our website rustikfork.com and select “reserve” to confirm available reservations at your convenience.

    For August 18th but I think my plans just changed. I might just end up have 4 adults and 2 kids.?

    I can put you down for 6 and just text the confirmation number back if anything changes in numbers. I just need What time would you would like and a phone number please.

    I'm currently looking for a place to have my sons birthday dinner. We have a total of 9 adults and 2 toddles who will be joining g us. Will this be to big of a party to have dinner at your restaurant?

    I don't think it would be too big at all (I'm just a former patron). They have high top tables and regular height tables that are long and look like they could accommodate your group. If you go, I hope you enjoy it like I did!!

    Do they have happy hour?

    Hi Nemo. We currently do not have z as happy hour.

    Did the menu change? I don't see the bacon jam burger on the menu anymore, or the creme brûlée.

    Hi Marina. Yes the menu is always changing being that we are seasonal. We changed it to the pork belly burger for summer and we are soon changing it again for fall. We will be bringing back the creme brûlée hopefully soon now that we are allowed to… Read more

    Would this be a good location to celebrate an 18th birthday?

    Depending on how big ur party is. Ambience is nice though

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    Had an amazing dinner. Came here for my graduation and the service was great. If I recall our…read morewaiter was named Najib and he was probably the best waiter I've ever had. He checked up on us regularly and made us feel very welcomed. 10/10 service I will be returning!

    Dear Nisreen, I am…read morewriting this letter to express my heartfelt appreciation for the excellent service you provided to me during my recent experience with your company. Your dedication and commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction were truly remarkable, so I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your outstanding service. Your attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to help me were exceptional. I was particularly impressed with your knowledge and expertise in your field which made the process smooth and hassle-free. Your courteous and professional demeanor made me feel valued as a customer. I believe it is essential to recognize and acknowledge exceptional service and I can confidently say that your service exceeded my expectations. Your outstanding effort during my take out purchase did not go unnoticed, and I will certainly recommend your restaurant to friends and our Real Estate clients. Thank you once again for your exceptional service, and I wish you the very best in your future endeavors. I can't wait for my next visit! Sincerely, Augustine Villanueva Castle Realty Group

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    Hostess counter front entry
    Hickory Brisket And Bacon Burger*
    Hickory Brisket And Bacon Burger*
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    Rodeo Cafe

    Rodeo Cafe

    4.4
    (221 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    The food was the bomb The vibe and service was…read morespectacular! Come here on a game night and watch the games loved everything

    This place is a very popular spot and I can can see why. From the minute you open the door, your…read morehit with the most amazing smell of food and greeted with friendly staff. We were told it would be a 10-20 minute wait, it ended up being 8 min before we were seated. Tables were clean and as we walked past others eating, my game plan kept changing. Every table had a dish I knew I needed to try. We were a party of 4, and I hoped all of us ordered something different so I could grab a taste. Ended up with Chlliquilles, verde, with a rare ribeye. It came with choice of house potatoes or hash browns , and beans. I did not expect to much for my steak, it's a breakfast cafe, they might get it close like a med, but I never get my rare. I WAS WRONG... IT WAS PERFECT!!! It had a char, like it was cooked over fire, it was so tender and juicy, and as a nice size cut. It was the most amazing steak I have had in a long time, and way better than even Flemings (they can't get their steaks right anymore). The chips tasted homemade and their chili verde sauce had pieces of meat in it (special little surprises in it). I do wish the sauce had a little more seasoning nd a kick, but they mixed it perfectly where my chips were still crispy, I still wanted more, and they gave it to me. Beans were ok, and the hash browns could have been served a hotter. Eggs were cooked perfectly so my over easy still had runny yolk, that could blend into my sauce. Husband had waffles extra crispy, and they were lightly crispy but very flavorful. He also had the chicken fried steak. The meat was tender and had a good crisp. It was seasoned very well. The gravy had solidified, so that was a little disappointing. The flavor again, could have had a little more kick, but overall he enjoyed it and would get it again. Our friends had the menudo, which he said was outstanding. The bowl is large, so get it to share if your also ordering food. It had a great kick! And the tripe, was tender and cooked to perfection. They also had the Chilliquilles verde and enjoyed it. Steaks cooked to perfection as well. We will definitely be back, and we have a list of items we want to try, thank you for amazing service and good food!

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    Inside the restaurant is filled with plenty of seating
    The NY steak with hash brown, eggs over easy and waffle you can't see.  The steak is terrific!
    The NY steak with hash brown, eggs over easy and waffle you can't see. The steak is terrific!
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