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

The Rustic Houston Downtown

4.2
4.2
124 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1836 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003

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2 people
22:00
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
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 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–01:00 Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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 - 14:30,Wed - 19:30 - 21:15,Thu - 19:30 - 21:30,Fri - 18:00 - 20:00, 21:30 - 23:00,Sat - 12:30 - 14:30, 18:00 - 20:00, 21:30 - 23:00
    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 124 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rustic Houston Downtown is celebrated for its "great food and service", vibrant live music, and welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for business dinners or a night out. Diners appreciate the "fantastic venue" and attentive staff, though some mention wait times and noise levels. Reservations are recommended for a hassle-free experience.
124 Reviews
  1. Lorenzo

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host and waiters took great care of our group! Thank you for making our birthday celebration one to remember!

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  2. India

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe! Music really good and not overpowering. Such a cool ambiance at this venue. We had brunch and all entrees worth talking about.

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  3. Ob

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was very pleasant but the food was terrible. The kids salmon burgers were so bland, no seasoning. The harvest salad, pretty much had store bought seasoned chicken cut in pieces and tossed on top, cold!!! At least it should have been microwaved. Even the corn bread was mushy and bland. Out of everything we ordered, the only thing that was worthy mentioning was the macaroni and cheese side order. Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone visiting from out of town except for the live music and the nice atmosphere!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Smoked brisket tacos were great. Service was very attentive. Lunched here before Astros opening game.

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  5. Troy

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. One of the best places to go for a business dinner.

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  6. April VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taylor and Amir were outstanding waitstaff. They ensured that the table was great or if anything was needed. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

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  7. Tammalynn

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second weekend in a row, last weekend was with friends, this weekend with family. I wish there were more varied brunch items for children. My grandson is a bit picky and there wasn't a large selection for him.

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  8. Rhonda

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. We had to flag down our server to order because they wouldn’t come back to the table. Very friendly, just not prompt. The food came out extremely fast though which was nice because we were headed to a show. Very loud and hard to have a conversation but that seems to be the trend these days.

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  9. Robert

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience - music wasn’t your best. Be back soon

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience Great service, quick and attentive.

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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 124 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 60 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–01:00 Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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