The Rustic in Houston

I tried it twice. I missed the music times, which is perfect because I didn't want to listen to any musicians while I ate. I was happy with the vibe and the layout and the service. Everyone I talked to was friendly and helpful. The menu is good. Classic Americana. I was excited to try--and enjoyed--the cactus fries. I had a great salad, perfectly prepared green beans, perfectly fine shells and cheese, excellent french fries with a nice spicy ranch and tasty banana pudding. I like the peanut butter pie. Super rich and a huge portion, while not cloyingly sweet. I don't care about chocolate, but I'm sure the base and crust are great for chocolate lovers. If I had a minor complaint, it would be the ingredients. It seems like pretty middle of the road food distribution quality. The lettuce had some floppy edges and thick heart pieces. The cheese mixture for the shells and cheese was super basic, if we'll seasoned. I wish they would work on quality control for all ingredients. This is probably realistic for the price point and the money they spent on decor, rent, and space for a stage, but still. If they keep the affordable ingredients, they need to w...

The Rustic on Post Oak is a fun and relaxed place to come with friends/family or colleagues! They have live music for free so that's always a nice addition. Sometimes, it can get a little loud at night (especially with free music) so if you're wanting to catch up with a friend I recommend coming for brunch or lunch. Our server was really friendly but their attention to detail wasn't the best. While grabbing our plates, some food juice spilled onto and in my bag, and onto my friend's bag. I told the manager what happened just to be communicative, not expecting anything in return and he seemed nervous and was avoiding eye contact. It wasn't the best experience. Another manager told my friend that if they need to get their bag serviced, that they'd cover the charge and gave them their business card. That was an excellent way to acknowledge what happened. Mistakes happen and this isn't something that would keep me from coming back - just something to note!

First time visiting The Rustic Uptown today. The food was so delicious & our server, Lizbeth, was fantastic! We definitely recommend the brunch, the rustic burger & the s'mores cake. The music/atmosphere was great, too!