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Welcome to The Rustic

"The Rustic" in Dallas, TX, is a vibrant music venue that offers a unique dining experience with a focus on New American cuisine. The restaurant provides a range of amenities, including live music, outdoor seating, and a diverse menu with many vegetarian options. Customers praise the energetic atmosphere and delicious food, such as the Wild Boar Meatballs and the Chicken Tinga Tacos. The restaurant's brunch menu, served family-style, has also received high praise for its generous portions and variety of dishes. Overall, "The Rustic" offers a fantastic combination of great food, music, and ambiance that keeps customers coming back for more.

LOCATIONS
  • The Rustic
    3656 Howell St Dallas, TX 75204
    3656 Howell St Dallas, TX 75204 Hotline: (214) 730-0596

Welcome to The Rustic, a vibrant music venue in Dallas that offers a delightful fusion of New American cuisine and an exciting bar experience. Located at 3656 Howell St, The Rustic is a hot spot known for its lively atmosphere and top-notch service. As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I have had the pleasure of sampling some of the delectable dishes that this establishment has to offer.

One standout feature of The Rustic is its diverse menu, which caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. From vegetarian options to hearty meat dishes, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant also takes pride in its commitment to sustainability, providing reusable tableware and offering many eco-friendly practices.

When it comes to appetizers, the Smoked Dip Duo is a must-try, featuring smoked brisket, spinach, cheddar fondue, pimento dip, and smoked salt potato chips. The Wild Boar Meatballs with jalapeno jam and the Chorizo Empanadas with chipotle garlic queso are also popular choices among diners.

For those craving soup and salads, options like the Chicken Tortilla Soup, Blue Cheese Wedge Salad, and Spicy Salmon Caesar offer a mix of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

One of the highlights of The Rustic is the Joe Leo Tacos, with varieties like Chicken Tinga, Smoked Brisket, and Pork Carnitas showcasing bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Pair these tacos with a refreshing drink from the full bar and enjoy the live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Customer reviews rave about the welcoming atmosphere, tasty food, and excellent service at The Rustic. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a fun night out, this restaurant is the perfect destination. Don't miss out on the happy hour specials, outdoor seating, and heated covered patio for a memorable dining experience.

Overall, The Rustic offers a unique dining experience that combines great food, energetic music, and a lively ambiance. If you're in the mood for delicious cuisine and a dose of entertainment, make sure to check out The Rustic in Dallas.

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Scott F.
Scott F.

Great size and atmosphere. Service and drinks are decent. Food is above average. Good crowds and music

Adele Q.
Adele Q.

Love the live music. Our group had reservations for 9:15 but there was an accident on the freeway and most of us didn't arrive until 9:35. It was Friday night busy, but they were understanding and let one person hold the table until we arrived. Three of our group were celebrating their birthdays! The Rustic brought out Peanut Butter Pie to help us celebrate. The food all seems to have something different and unique. They have cactus fries made with prickly pear cactus. Giant spicy onion rings served with jalapeƱo ranch. Be warned , they are spicy! The brisket tacos are served on a platter to be shared. Spicy chicken sandwich was not as spicy as the onion rings. Burger with brisket and several other options were all good. Deviled eggs with cracklin' were a little too salty but no complaints from anyone. What a great fun venue. We were too busy celebrating so I didn't have time to take pictures. Will upload some on my next visit and review!

Emily J.
Emily J.

Seriously might be the most amazing brunch I've had. They serve it family style and for $18/person we got: Hot fried chicken French toast and bacon Breakfast potatoes Migas Biscuits and gravy Avocado toast Petit four type dessert bites There may have been more but I don't remember as I'm now in a food coma. If you don't want all this food you can also order individual items from the menu a la Carre. Huge variety of drinks too. Today was a beautiful day and as we sat there with the breeze blowing in, I thought about how all Saturdays should start like this. I can't wait to return.

Grace L.
Grace L.

Come for the brunch menu! Everything is family style and made to order depending on how many are in your party. I've come before for their previous brunch menu but like the newer version. The chicken and potatoes are so seasoned and egg, jicama, and pastries are refreshing. You will definitely be full after this but I feel like it's worth the price. If you come during peak brunch hours you might have a short wait. We waited at the bar, got a lil mimosa and by the time the mimosa came out, our table was ready! One thing to note is that they weren't able to do vegetarian substitutions in case anyone is vegan/vegetarian, they'll only be able to eat a select number of dishes!

David S.
David S.

This place rocks, it just does!! So many seating choices, so many levels and you have a choice for outdoor seating, which is what we will do next time. All the food orders were great, including the drinks. My go-to drink was the spicy margarita. That drink was on point, I had 3, haha! They had a live band that were decent. They played a Stevie Ray Vaughn song, which I appreciated. I think we found our new hotspot for food and drinks.

Rob S.
Rob S.

We love the Rustic: great music, great food, great country vibe. Also, the service is outstanding every time we go. Porkchop was outstanding and a meal for the two of us. We love that there are good live country musicians playing through out the night. We will be back

Laura H.
Laura H.

Met girlfriends here for brunch the last Saturday in June. Let me start by saying this place has a huge parking lot, which is surprising for being in Uptown. I wish I had known that before I took car service. At any rate, my friends were already seated at two high-top tables near the bar area. I get that this place has a great patio, but it was a scorcher that day, and even with the glass doors between the inside and the patio closed, it was uncomfortably hot in the restaurant. So, taking off one star for the temperature. Rachel was our server, and she was fantastic! Especially since she told us at the end of our brunch it was her first day. We never would have known it. Her service was on point, and she was waiting on 12 of us! So, applause to her! I started with the Texan Candy cocktail, and it tasted like a watermelon jolly rancher. Yum yum! I ordered the avocado & shrimp salad, and it was cool, crisp, and tasty. Half of our group ordered salads, and the other half did the family style brunch. I wish I had participated in the brunch! Everything looked delicious, and I heard the French toast was extra special. The Rustic has been on my list to visit for a decade, and this was my first experience. I definitely want to try it again on a cooler day and also have the family style brunch.

Susie O.
Susie O.

Had a great time here! Fun Dallas atmosphere. My family really enjoyed the cactus fries, which was definitely unique and fun for those from North Carolina! The beer can hen was also a great experience and very tender and moist. The taco platter was flavorful and I would order it again. The only thing that was disappointing was that the restaurant 86'ed 3 of their cocktails, and the waitress had a difficult time naming similar drinks to replace the ones they were out of. That comes with experience though. Overall, we enjoyed our time here!