The Rustic

No self parking on premises , only valet ($10). Weekend/brunch menu is very limited; however, the dishes we ordered were all good! (Burger, chicken salad, and salmon salad). The chips were delicious, and the cocktails were tasty. Laid back atmosphere with live music. Staff was friendly.

Me and a few of my military friends visited this Rustic location. The waiter was very kind and made us laugh. We did have the happy hour frozen drinks. It wasn’t strong but it tasted pretty good. Everyone enjoyed their food but the onion rings we received, half of them was the outside skin with fried batter. We did inform the waiter and he had another fresh order sent to us. Other than that, we had a good time.

It was one of the better restaurants I've been to during my stay in Houston. My nephew took me here for brunch. We had the family style spread. Everything on the spread was exceptional and delicious. Highly recommended spot and great live music. Great customer service as well. It is a beautiful restaurant, very bright and lively. Will go back again on my visit to Houston.

Meal: Dinner Day Visited: Thursday Budget: $50 Closest Station: N/A Reservation Needed?: Maybe Payment: Cash; Credit Kid Friendly?: Yes English Menu?: Yes We loved the atmosphere, generally liked the food, and were disappointed with service. The restaurant itself is amazing - representing the State of Texas well! Large and dramatic, with a distinctive character! The outdoor stage provides some wonderful entertainment and looks to be a great place to host private parties. The indoor bar and dining room are beautiful and provide a great option for people who prefer the comforts of sitting inside. Our food was not great, but good, overall. A few of the dishes that hit the nail on the head were the Tamales Three Ways, the Cedar Plank Salmon, and the Jalapeño Spoon Bread - all delicious. We were, however, quite disappointed with the pork and chicken tacos (served family style). We felt like they lacked flavor and creativity and as a featured menu item, should have been much better. This seemed to be a situation where quality may have been sacrificed for quantity. If you like tacos, I suggest avoiding these. One important area for improvement was the service. Our waiter, Carter, didn’t mention the Happy Hour (3-6 PM) when we were seated at 5:00 PM and even after repeatedly telling him that we wanted to wait to order our entrees after enjoying some happy hour drinks and snacks, kept coming over to our table to ask if we wanted to order. This came off as pushy. Additionally, we had a problem with the check. After finally succumbing to Carter’s persistence and while ordering our entrees, we were informed that the Cedar Plank Salmon came with a side that was included in the price. When the bill arrived, the side appeared to be charged as an extra. Upon mentioning this, Carter confidently informed us that the $6.95 simply showed up on the bill, but was not included in the total (hint: it was included in the total and we had been, indeed, overcharged). After showing him the math, Management ultimately fixed our bill. Carter was appropriately apologetic (laying blame at a recently updated ordering computer system), but it does leave me wondering how many others have been similarly overcharged. An unfortunate end to an otherwise “good” early dinner.

The entire place was a vibe! If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or even food in general (brunch, lunch and dinner), good drinks (so I was told) and some live music, this is the place. I went to this location for my sisters dinner. I was honestly not a big fan of the menu. However, it was an amazing atmosphere. My 19 month old had a good time and the service was phenomenal. I can see myself going back to try the appetizers. I am not a huge fan of burgers/sandwiches. I would explore more of the options next time. The vibes were that good, I will be returning. I think I was just tired. I think I’ll try one of the salads next time. My family enjoyed their meals and my son, loved the fries too. Valet is $10 as well. There is free parking, idk where though lol. It’s the downtown area lol.

So glad we found this place! Fantastic restaurant. This place is huge, indoor and outdoor seating. Live music outside with a huge seating area. Service was slow and unattentive but.... the food was delicious!! The deviled eggs ate good, but the rib eye steaks.. this place got those down to a delicious art! Perfectly cooked, with a phenomenal smoked char. We added brocollini, and spoon bread - thebspoon bread was so good we ordered more to go home with our left overs. If you are looking for a 'Texas' dining experience this will check that box for sure! They should have a dance floor space out by the stage but.... still super fun and something for everyone!

Friday evening at Rustic was an absolute blast! The atmosphere was buzzing with energy, and the live music added to the vibrant ambiance. We started our evening with cactus fries and quesadillas, both of which were delicious and hit the spot perfectly. To top it off, the drinks were fantastic, complementing the lively atmosphere perfectly. If you're looking for a happening spot with great food, drinks, and live music, Rustic is the place to be. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back for more!

Kaya was our server and she was wonderful! Enjoyed the live music on Saturday night while we had dinner and drinks. The coronarita have a really good flavor!