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Address:
1967 N Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614

Neighborhood:
Lincoln Park

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Rustic House Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.rustichousechicago.com
Email: info@rustichousechicago.com
Phone: (312) 929-3227
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Jason Paskewitz
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Rear Dining Room with high ceilings and intimate fireplace seats up to 30. Lower Level "Wine Cellar" Private Dining Room seats up to 24. Capacity can vary for cocktail/passed hors d'oeuvre events. Entire Restaurant Buyouts Negotiable.
Private Party Contact: Brianne Carden

Getting there

Cross Street: Armitage
Public Transit: #8 Halsted Bus stops right in front of the restaurant at the corner of Halsted & Armitage. 5 minute walk East on Armitage from Brown Line Armitage stop. 10 minute walk from either Fullerton or North/Clybourn Red Line stops.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet Parking $12. Street Parking on Halsted and Armitage.

A word from Rustic House

Chef Jason Paskewitz & Ryan O'Donnell, owners of neighborhood favorite Gemini Bistro, bring you an intimate new dining experience at Rustic House. Nightly specials off of the French rotisserie and grilled meats from the wood-burning grill are featured on Paskewitz's American menu. The warm, rustic… interior features reclaimed barn wood, Chicago brick, burlap wall treatments, original art and a fireplace. The lower level "Wine Cellar" private dining room accommodates up to 24 diners.Continued

Rustic House

4.2

228 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican

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206 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

206 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(136)
fit for foodies(134)
special occasion(73)

romantic(60)
hot spot(34)
notable wine list(30)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (206)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

"Fireplace room" a real dissapointm

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

""Fireplace room" a real dissapointment. Felt like a diner. Distracting noise from the kitchen and ice machine. Very cold."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great neighborhood eatery.

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food, great service and a pleasant atmosphere."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was wonderful - from

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was wonderful - from the daily special to the daily fish offering. So fresh and seasonal!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Superb food, service dragged.

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Superb food, service dragged. Waiter seemed lost in back room a lot. But other than that, a great restaurant."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Solid if undistinguished restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Solid if undistinguished restaurant in location which has doomed several predecessors. Shrimp appetizer was excellent and two fish entrees were fine."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best testosterone

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"One of the best testosterone in Chicago. The grill items were amazing! Our goal ordered lamb, veal, and chicken entrees which were all spectacular! Wine List included reserved and non reserved. Excellent selection of wines which have varying prices."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful experience all around.

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Dined on 04/06/2012

2004

Dined on 04/06/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wonderful experience all around."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was great; however

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was great; however the seating was not so great. We were sat at a table that I don't think they should actually use in the future. We were tightly packed in and often had people bumping into our table/chairs trying to get to their own tables."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was great. Pleasantly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everything was great. Pleasantly surprised. Glad to have another quality restaurant in the hood. From the moment I entered the restaurant everyone was pleasant & seemed sincere that my party had chosen their place. Server friendly & knowledgeable, food delicious. At first I thought, I can get rotisserie chicken everywhere, why would I get that here w/ so many other choices. But I did get the chicken & was amazed at how superior it was to elsewhere! The calamari salad was perfectly seasoned and soft as butter.
Wishing you continued success."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An excellent spot. Small

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"An excellent spot. Small room, a dozen or so tables in the front room. Not quite elbow to elbow, but close. We were there fairly early so the noice level was low. We were seated at a window seat. Varied entree choices. Prime rib is not on my must have list, this spot has changed that ranking. The swordfish was beyond wonderful. The wait staff was attentive. Our server, Arletta (sp?), was excellent. Knew her stuff, very helpful. The only negative, a minor one, is the limited wine choices by the glass. Arletta offered very nice alternates. We highly recommend. Planning on revisiting."