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The Rustic Downtown Houston - The Rustic Houston Downtown, Houston, TX

The Rustic Houston Downtown

4.2
4.2
113 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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!

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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
  • 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
  • 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 113 people are saying

The Rustic Houston Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rustic Houston Downtown offers a "cool space with live music" and a lively atmosphere perfect for group gatherings and events. Guests rave about the "fantastic brunch" and "amazing food." The location is ideal for downtown activities. However, service can be inconsistent, so "plan to be there for a while."

113 Reviews
  1. Natasha

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Be sure to make reservations on the weekend so as not to have a long wait time!

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  2. Dave

    Houston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, slightly short on help, and music was uncomfortably loud

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  3. Whitney

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Venue is fantastic. Live music amazing. Food incredible. The service could be better. Takes a long time to get noticed for someone to take drink orders and keep them filled. Takes a while to get drinks. Food comes out in a timely manner, however takes a while to get your server to come over to take your order. Lots of open tables, so doesn’t seem like there should be a long wait time for tables or for good service, but there is for both.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been going to the rustic since it opened and the brunch was always amazing as of lately I feel like the quality of the brunch as gone down I appreciate the new menu but sometimes you shouldn’t mess with a good thing I miss the salad and the Nashville hot chicken the fried pickles and the cheese plate the French toast is still delicious overall it’s still a good place to brunch just wish they would bring back some of the original menu

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  5. Margarida

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment, great service and food! Overall it’s a must-have experience.

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  6. Alicia

    Houston1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It was not a good experience. The espresso martini is horrible it is just coffee liquor The peach tea also not good very bitter no Alcohol The dip was the best thing we had. The Beercan chicken was mediocre I will definitely not be returning

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  7. Doronda

    New Orleans2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn’t enjoy the food it was bland. I didn’t even enjoy the drinks. The ambience was really nice.

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  8. Nicole

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The two hosts were extremely rude. Server was rude and incompetent.

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  9. Perry

    Calgary1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked for a group of 14 to an early seating on Sunday. Literally took over 40 min just to get drinks and coffees, and we the place wasn't even busy. The whole brunch took just over 3 hours

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  10. KellyM VIP

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lauren was stellar! Drunk chicken and burger are delicious!

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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 4.2 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 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
  • 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
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