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

The Rustic Houston Downtown

4.3
4.3
94 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 41 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!

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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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.,Wed - 7:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.,Thu - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,Fri - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.,Sat - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    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.

Menu

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What 94 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rustic Houston Downtown offers a vibrant atmosphere with "cool space and live music." While some service and food experiences vary, highlights include "delicious food," "great ambiance," and "wonderful service." Perfect for large parties and events, this spot is praised for its "amazing performers" and enjoyable vibe.

94 Reviews

  1. Brenda

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was awesome! What a sweet girl! We had a great time!

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  2. Lindsay

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a reservation but it took them about 30 mins later to seat us. Then they said we could only be outside. Definitely didn’t plan for that with the cold weather. We were freezing the whole time. The hostess was rude. Not at all a good experience!

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  3. John

    VIP

    Houston

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Big group of us went to The Rustic to pregame a Rockets game. Cool space with live music. We got a variety of drinks, appetizers, and a couple entrees. Very fun place and in a good location for downtown events.

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  4. James

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Cool place, service was not very good they forgot our appetizer's had to ask him to cancel . Ordered steak it was cooked right but had no taste.

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  5. Cindy

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality did not match the price for us. The food should have been hotter and the beer should have been colder. Would not return.

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  6. Yesica

    Houston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was rude and did not correct my order when told it was incorrect. She silent put it down and walked off.

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  7. Lynnette

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  8. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. 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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  10. 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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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 94 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 p.m.
Booked 41 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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