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The Rustic

4.3(5,768)
$$

About

Music Venues, American (New)

Contact Information

Address

1836 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003, USA

Reviews

4.3(5,768)
亲吻

Sunday afternoons at The Rustic are a great time to visit since it’s a little slower and more relaxed. The atmosphere is perfect for hanging out, and the service was solid. The brisket queso was served in a cool way with the smoke under the lid! The brisket, however, tasted more stewed than smoked or grilled, which wasn’t quite what I expected. On the drinks side, the espresso martini was absolutely delicious and smooth, but the old fashioned came across a bit too strong for my taste. Overall, it’s a fun spot with a good vibe, especially if you go when it’s less busy.

5 months ago

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Kimmy

Awesome little place. Love the vibe definitely rustic, down to earth and awesome food. Service was great and fast. Got there around 4pm so it wasn't to busy. Parked at a different location and walk to the restaurant( was there for a concert-so can't give to much feedback on parking) food so much to pick from everything sounded good. Got the smoked dip duo so good and a awesome present when they bring it to your table. And got the rustic burger and fries. Did not disappoint. Its definitely gonna be a stop I go back to.

6 months ago

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Christopher Raines

I tried the brunch family buffet and it was a great experience overall. The potatoes were super flavorful — really well seasoned, and the cream added a nice balance. The French toast bites were a standout; the rosemary-infused syrup was an unexpected twist but it actually worked really well. The egg dish was really good, and the fried chicken was tender and perfectly cooked. I wasn’t a big fan of the cucumber salad, but it was at least refreshing. The peppered bacon hit the spot, and the avocado toast — a small sampler with everything bagel seasoning — wasn’t bad either. The family-friendly atmosphere and live band made it even better. Definitely planning to come back.

4 months ago

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Mike Bruce

I am a huge fan of what they did with this restaurant. The atmosphere was so much fun. It was a slow afternoon when we went. There was live music, sports on the TVs, and things to do outside as well as inside. The food was good. Happy hour drinks and food taste great and price well. Service was slow considering how many people were there. Some items were forgotten and needed to be reminded a few times before we got it. We had a great time and will definitively return the next time in town.

3 months ago

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Liz Ticer

Made reservations for 7:30 PM, Arrived at 7:29 PM.. We were greeted nicely and our table was ready and we were seated promptly.. We sat quite a while waiting for our food server Isaiah.. My daughter and I were seated at a two person table under a huge fan that was blowing full blast.. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to endure it. Since we couldn’t voice our issue with the server, my daughter headed back to the reception area and someone was called to assist us. The restaurant was full to capacity so no tables were available.. We were offered the bar area, and when 2 seats together came available we switched to the bar area… I ordered the Drunken Chicken Cornish Hen … Absolutely Delicious with the cornbread muffin.. My daughter applauded her meal as well. Burger and Asparagus.. We ordered cocktails, Spicy Margarita and Expresso Martini.. Once our food was delivered Isaiah never came back to check on us.. My meal was not delivered with a steak knife.. The Young Ladies in the bar were pleasant and attentive to whatever we needed.. I really enjoyed conversations with them, beautiful and welcoming service… Thank you Rustic Downtown.. My first visit to this location but definitely not my last…

4 months ago

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