The Rustic

We went here for my birthday lunch with my coworkers and it was a nice time. There was not a wait to be seated and it was not overly crowded. It actually was quite empty. Even though it was rather shy during lunch I didn't mind. However, service was extremely slow for it to be so empty the day we went.We had to Flag our server down just to refill our drinks. I was a little frustrated because there was literally no one there. We have two appetizers, the cactus fries and chorizo empanadas. Both were delicious but I favored the cactus fries more. It almost tasted like fried asparagus but still good. I ordered the spicy salmon Cesar salad. The salmon wasn't truly spicy but that was okay.Lastly I was surprised with and Oreo type cheesecake with a melted marshmallow on the top. I can't quite think of the name of it, but I was amazing.

Made a stop in Houston for work and decided to see what was around the hotel I was staying at. I'm always down for a place with live music and their own beer so that led here. Large place with plenty of room for a seat at the bar or open seating closer to the main stage. The staff at the bar was delightful and very attentive the whole time. I ordered the Rustic Lager and went big with the triple bone in pork special. The beer came in a frosted glass and was a delicious Amber lager. The pork was well seasoned but if I was to be hyper critical, a little over cooked. I'd come back for sure though. Oh, sign up for the email list before hand and get $10 off your first order. That's what led me to splurge for the pork.

I attended a private event at The Rustic over the weekend. This was my first time going to The Rustic (I tried to go a few years ago after a show at Toyota Center but they had already stopped serving food). The marquee at the entrance was funny and gave me El Arroyo vibes (IYKYK). The restaurant is much larger than I was expecting and they have a nice sized stage for live music on the patio area.The entire outdoor area was reserved for us. It was a little warm, but nice to sit under the trees while listening to the music. Since we had so many people in our group, they provided a brunch buffet for us. We also had a private bar which was nice. The buffet offered all of the options on the Jam and Toast Brunch menu. I had the Country Baked Eggs, Bacon, Green Salad, and Baby Fried Toast (i.e. French Toast). I really enjoyed the meal, especially the salad and bacon. I didn't try the Texas Hot Chicken, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, or the Cheese and Potato Hash, but my friends that did try these items enjoyed them.The staff was very friendly and accommodating. When the musicians took a break, they were respectful of our group as we shared memories of our friend who's life we were celebrating. The musicians waited for us to finish sharing stories of our friend before restarting the music which was extremely thoughtful. Parking downtown can be a pain, but they do offer valet for $10. You can also park in the Avenida Central Garage underneath Discovery Green and get your ticket validated as long as you do not exceed 3 hours. I parked on the street near Toyota Center and didn't have any trouble as it was early in the day before the Rockets game. The Rustic is a great place to go before/after a show at Toyota Center or for brunch with friends and family.

Came here for drinks during my Houston visit. This place is gorgeous and huge but it is very loud. They had a band playing but it was awesome. The drinks were great but service was a bit slow.

Varied brunch items per person for $20 before tip? Count me in. Reserved a 1pm lunch for two through Resy, arrived 20 mins early, was led to a 4-top table, saw a booth of equal seating, asked for it, got it, felt the breeze and got some sunlight listening to a lady playing guitar and singing giving Jewel vibes - so far so good! The menu is very limited during the weekend brunch hour (see the annotated picture). We went for the Jam & Toast brunch so we both got that. Now that I've had this meal and it's been a few wks -- The spread is really cute! You really get a variety of items from fresh fruit, cheese, and ricotta crostini to French toast, egg frittata, potato au gratin southwest style, sausage and greens, and hot chicken. Notice I didn't say magnificent because the portion size is on the smaller side, but the variety makes up for it, and I didn't leave hungry. So I'd say the portion is adequate size-wise for most women and probably calorically adequate for most men. My only qualms are that the food was served lukewarm and that everything cooked was salty. It also took 20-30 minutes to get our food, which is a little surprising considering everything is probably pre-made or batch cooked. That said, this is a great deal given that I would never make 10 different things on a Sunday morning, and while none of the dishes was profoundly good or will be missed, it was nice to get a little bit of each at the price point provided. The food itself had a lot of potential; if they were less salty and served hotter, I could easily have missed it more as I'm writing this review. Our server Chris was really kind, checked on us and brought us more crackers upon request (to balance out the salt), and kept our glasses full, and we enjoyed our time at the Rustic. So I'd say 3 stars for the food itself, extra 0.5 star for the variety, 4 stars for the barnyard ambiance, and 5-star service/experience gets us at a 4.2 star experience. This is definitely a pleasant brunch spot with Gram-worthy presentation to bring visitors for a western vibe without breaking the bank. Check it out!

This is my second visit to The Rustic in downtown Houston. (My first visit was for live music and drinks and this spacious venue/restaurant is awesome for both.) Our party of eight visited on a quiet weeknight just after the holiday season for dinner. We all ordered a different entree (from salads to burgers to pork chops to sandwiches), and everyone was very happy with their choices.Two couples ordered the smoked dip duo, and after the first one was delivered, I knew to grab a quick video of the second. The homemade chips were amazing as was the queso and pimento cheese spread, which I sampled. I appreciated that the smoked essence struck a nice balance in that it wasn't overpowering in the taste of the food. Overall, it was a great evening out with friends! The restaurant did not seem to have any on-site parking but they do offer valet parking. If you prefer self-parking, there is a large and well-lit garage behind the restaurant and the first three hours are free if you get your ticket validated at The Rustic.

Came here for brunch before a Saturday baseball game, food was 1000/10. Service was okay, we sat at the bar and we waited 15 minutes for someone to come take our order meanwhile the couple next to us sat down after us and was taken care of before us. Other than that, we enjoyed our experience. The sandwich was very good, flavorful & the chicken was juicy! The chips were great as well. Good prices on the mimosa carafe for weekend brunch. Inside is a fun vibe, we were in between the live music sets but I'd love to go for a night time music set. I'll definitely be back for some!

This is a really popular spot in Houston. located within blocks of the Houston convention center, this restaurant is what any tourist may expect from Texas. They have live music, great drinks, and good food. The service here is a little bit on the slow side, but they do a good job overall.

A nice and friendly atmosphere. The food and drinks were good It was my birthday they gave me a beautiful piece of cake

food and service were great. music was a bit loud when trying to catch up with friends so next time we will sit up closer to the bar. overall a great experienc.