The Rustic Houston Downtown

Name: The Rustic Houston Downtown
Address: 1836 Polk St, Houston, TX, United States, 77003
Telephone: (832) 321-7799
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (159)

$30 and under

American

1836 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Great for brunch

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!

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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, 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

777 Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
7 cocktails, 7 days a week, for $7 + Half-priced select bites Daily - 3PM-6PM
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.

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What 159 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rustic Houston Downtown offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food, great music, and an even greater spirit." Visitors appreciate the "excellent weekend brunch," generous portions, and "amazing" live music. While some service issues arise, the ambiance and "delicious food" make it a "must-have experience."

159 Reviews

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Danyl
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Such a cool place to enjoy country music and good food!
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ROSE
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This was my 1st & last time going here. Just not for me. We did dinner. The food was medicore at best & definitely overpriced. Their drinks were OK & they had a very limited selection of both red & white wines, & most of those wines were not that good. We shared an appetizer (onion rings), shrimp & avocado salad, and crab cake entree. The presentation, flavor, quality & quantity was so disappointing. Onion rings were fine but certainly not worth $15. A KFC bucket of onion rings are still not worth $15. My friend wanted them & ordered them much to my dismay. She hadn't eaten all day so she just ordered for a fix. She regretted after having a few. Big waste of money. The shrimp avocado salad was ok. The salad didn't seem as abundant & fresh & the shrimp were cheap smaller shrimp that had a weird cook to them. It was the quality of shrimp they used. Definitely not fresh & high end shrimp. We got 3 small crab cakes. Flavor was subpar & crab was barely there. The cakes were more of everything else. They tasted & looked like prepackaged crab cakes in the frozen isle of a grocery store. I've had many shrimp salad & crab cakes & I know good & not good. These were not good. I'm used to really great restaurants here in Houston like Hugo's, Backstreet Cafe, Mia Bella, Traveler's Table, Lua Viet Kitchen where the food is great & worth the price. I think this place is too underwhelming as far as cuisine & the price for what they give you is surprising over stated. I have no problem paying a lot for a great dish but this place does not justify their pricing for what they serve. And even if they cut their process in half, I still wouldn't come here or recommend cuz the food isn't that good. I'd rather pay more for really good or great food.
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Daisy
Houston5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Came here for Father’s day. For some reason, they immediately seat you in the outdoor section without asking first. We had a reservation and there was plenty of seating inside with the cool A.C. For this Texas heat, the fans are not enough. Not sure if we’ll be making a second visit. Waiter was friendly and food was decent.
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lynn
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we all enjoyed ourselves there and will plan a trip back on the weekend
The Rustic Houston DowntownResponded 4 days ago
Hi lynn, so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We want everyone to feel at home when visiting The Rustic and it sounds like our team was able to make that happen for you. Thanks for leaving us a review, can’t wait to see you again soon!
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Laura
Houston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lily and her trainer or assistant were excellent! Also, food was served fast and tasted great.
The Rustic Houston DowntownResponded 4 days ago
Hi Laura, thanks for coming out to The Rustic! So glad you had an amazing experience with us and enjoyed your service. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very amazing food/brunch and the music was fun. Staff was very friendly
The Rustic Houston DowntownResponded on June 6, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so happy you enjoyed our Brunch. Be sure to check us out for Happy Hour every day from 3-6pm. We hope to see you again soon!
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Colin VIP
Houston5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Its a good spot around town however last two visits have been a let down. Service level has dropped off significantly.
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Andrew
Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
$8 for a can of beer. That’s just stupid. Food was very good.
The Rustic Houston DowntownResponded on June 6, 2025
Andrew, thank you for your review! We’re so happy you enjoyed our food. Be sure to check us out for our Happy Hour every day from 3pm-6pm. We hope to see you again soon!
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Al
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent all the way. The food was top notch. It was a little hot BUT it’s Houston.
The Rustic Houston DowntownResponded on June 6, 2025
Hi Al, so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We want everyone to feel at home when visiting The Rustic and it sounds like our team was able to make that happen for you. Thanks for leaving us a review, can’t wait to see you again soon!
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Karen VIP
Houston1 review
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great experience and very well priced! 21.95 for the 9 dishes served family style. Food was great and we’d come back! Service was okay. Music started late.
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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 4.4 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, 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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Jam & Toast Brunch

Offers

777 Happy Hour

Free Live Music

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

What 159 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?

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Make a reservation

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