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!
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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!
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.
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
4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
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."
107 Reviews
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Doronda
New Orleans2 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 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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Nicole
Houston1 review
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 1
Food 3
Service 1
Ambience 2
The two hosts were extremely rude. Server was rude and incompetent.
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Perry
Calgary1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 1
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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KellyM VIP
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Lauren was stellar! Drunk chicken and burger are delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Accommodated a reservation change. Sat immediately. Waiter was so kind and helpful. Food came quickly and was delicious! Guest musician was great. Valet guys were fast and courteous. We had a blast and will definitely come again!
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Stratton
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great service and nice staff. The food was amazing and will definitely go back.
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Charles VIP
Houston26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was my first visit to The Rustic. I really liked the food and the atmosphere. I plan to visit again.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN1 review
1.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
Overall 1
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 4
Service was terrible. Drinks were bad. Food was okay but not worth the money
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Donna
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was amazing! Music was good but a little loud. We will definitely be back!
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Alejandra
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fantastic service and delicious food! The Saturday morning vibe was incredible. Elizabeth went above and beyond—she answered all our menu questions with ease, making our brunch experience truly exceptional!
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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 107 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.