The Rustic Houston Downtown

4.3

88 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for live music
Good for groups
Lively

At The Rustic, we proudly serve American food with a culinary flair. Every dish is crafted from fresh ingredients right in the heart of Houston. Enjoy a diverse selection of authentic Texas beers, wines, and spirits, or handcrafted mocktails. Come by for great food and live music, and soak in the vibrant ambiance from our award-winning patio. For larger group dining of more than ten, just give our team a call—we're here to help make your gathering a memorable one!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 321-7799
Website
http://www.therustic.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Looking for the perfect venue for a special event or celebration for more than 20 people? Make your next event remarkable with our flexible space options, food & beverage packages, live music and more! Connect with our seasoned event team to learn about our private party options and start planning today: 832-321-7799

Location
1836 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Highway 69 & Polk Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Jam & Toast Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us for a family-style brunch experience where everyone enjoys 9 delicious dishes, perfectly portioned for your group (priced per person). Share a cocktail carafe or try one of our non-alcoholic seasonal drinks, all paired with live music!

Offers

Free Live Music
Multiple dates available
Sun - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM,Wed - 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM,Thu - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Live music is at the heart of who we are. So much so that we offer it free 5 days a week to create a unique experience for our guests. Whether you are coming to dine at our restaurant, toast your friends at the bar or just hang out in the backyard, the unbeatable vibe of a live musician will fill the air.

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rustic Houston Downtown offers a lively atmosphere with live music and a welcoming vibe, making it "a great location" for large parties and events. Guests rave about the "awesome brunch," "delicious food," and "fantastic service." While some experienced delays, many highlight the attentive staff and "wonderful experience" amidst the vibrant setting.

88 Reviews

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Lynnette
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t like Bloody Mary’s usually, theirs wa delicious! Loved the burger. Had a great time, wished I would have come across it sooner. Would have gone back over my 3-day conference.
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Wallace
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a nice late evening at the rustic with a large group. Service was quite slow, but the restaurant was very accommodating to our group (which included children). We liked the live music and energy.
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Jacqueline
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was very nice and great!! The atmosphere was amazing! The performers were fabulous. Last the food and drinks were both delicious! Highly recommend The Rustic for a night on the town.
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Vicki
VIP
Houston
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great location for a Rockets game but the food was only ok.
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Anthony
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tacos are trash no seasoning on all 3 meats ,says minimum 2 people but serve you for one
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server was absolutely great the host on the other hand was rude and then sat us next to the bathroom didn’t acknowledge us when we first walked up even tho we was the only people directly at the host stand
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After the marathon
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Vivian Roxanna
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In town from STL for the marathon. Best brunch we've ever had anywhere!
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Martha
Houston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The waitress forgot my drink and took long to come back to the table to see if we needed anything. The food was ok not a place I would go back for the food or drinks until I go back to drink a beer and listen to the live music. But if you want to go Be ready to spend money on food that is ok and mixed drinks that are not good at all
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Rachel
Austin
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was terrible, our server seemed very distracted. The food upset both myself and my husband. The ribeye was not worth the price they’re charging.
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FAQs

The Rustic Houston Downtown does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Rustic Houston Downtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 321-7799.

The Rustic Houston Downtown is rated 4.3 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Rustic Houston Downtown

1836 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003

Additional information

Cross street
Highway 69 & Polk Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.therustic.com/
Phone number
(832) 321-7799
Private party facilities
Looking for the perfect venue for a special event or celebration for more than 20 people? Make your next event remarkable with our flexible space options, food & beverage packages, live music and more! Connect with our seasoned event team to learn about our private party options and start planning today: 832-321-7799

The Rustic Houston Downtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Jam & Toast Brunch

Offers

Free Live Music

Menu

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Rustic Houston Downtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Rustic Houston Downtown restaurant rated?

Is The Rustic Houston Downtown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information