Food was FANTASTIC. Ambience? Not much, they don't even play music as background - which makes the conversations all around - seem loud. We had the Salmon BLT, a Salmon with Blueberry glaze, the chicken sandwich, and a Wedge salad with Flank steak. Delicious. The best thing I've ever eaten, though - was the PISTACHIO BREAD PUDDING. My brother is a pastry chef - and we were DROOLING and eyes were rolling. Cocktail menu is pretty bad: dull, generic, uninspired. Bartender seemed slow. It was a Saturday night, but wasn't all that crowded. Service was VERY SLOW - took about 40 minutes for our entree - and 15 minutes for our 1st drinks. When asked why? Was told there were too big parties elsewhere in restaurant. Guess what - those two big parties shouldn't trump good service for rest of the guests in the place. read more

Rusteak is WOW! Located in Thornton Park this tasty gastro restaurant is amazing. There's a few sections to the place. Main area is open area with a bar (generally louder), they have a large private room in the middle and then hidden room in the back is the speakeasy vibe location. Ambiance is cozy and the staff is very nice! Our waitress/bartender, Gigi handled both jobs with ease. She was friendly, knowledgeable and great to chat with - you won't be disappointed if you're lucky to have her. Now to the food. Let's say we'll be back because everything looks amazing and the price point was very good (especially for now!). We started with the wedge salad and mushroom Brie bisque soup. Both were fantastic and each was elevated from what you may have had at other restaurants. I highly recommend both items! The salad had petite size cranberries and the bacon was in med/small chunks with yummy blue cheese We also had the mussels and crab cake. The mussels is a LARGE portion, perfect the mussel lover in you. The crab cake was delicious with great flavor and the crab was very prominent in the cake! Lastly we also got the keto keto dish- which is salmon, asparagus and cheddar and pancetta cauliflower casserole. chef kiss! Fabulous place, go check them out. See you soon GiGi read more

Rusteak - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Right in downtown Orlando sits this cute little brunch restaurant. This was my first visit and it did not disappoint at all.. We did a girls brunch and what a beautiful day it was to sit outside to enjoy some great food and fresh air. They have an outside patio to dine on and the inside at the restaurant had plenty of seating. There was a bar with seating and private room in the back for parties. This establishment was very clean and cutely decorated. They have a small board before entering that has their daily specials, and they have a big chalkboard behind the hose stand that also list their daily special specials. We attended Rusteak for brunch. We started with mimosas. Our appetizer was tomato jam jar, which came with naan bread and a cute little glass jar that was layered with ricotta cheese, spinach pesto, and tomatoe jam. I was a little cautious about trying it, but it was amazing flavor. Our brunch meals were phenomenal. Our server was great. She was prompt on taking care of us and continuing to check up on us.. she made sure that we had everything we needed in. Our meals were great. She was kind and attentive to us. I will definitely be having another girls brunch at rusteak! Cheers! read more

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This is one of our Orlando favorites. Has a great ambiance. We enjoy sitting at the bar. Brandon is always welcoming and makes great drinks. My husband really enjoys his old fashion. The menu has a lot to offer and the food is always delicious. On our recent visit I got the Mahi dinner but exchanged the broccolini for asparagus. It was wonderful. Wednesday is 1/2 off wine and this bottle of Pinot Noir was wonderful. read more

Rusteak - Mahi Dinner with shrimp, asparagus and butternut vegetable medley - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The restaurant has a modern vibe. The crowd is 30-50 and up. We sat at the bar where Brannen took care of us. He was very attentive despite the full bar and concluding happy hour (25% off apps and drinks). We loved all our food except the crab cakes. They taste like freezer. Everything else was 20 out of 10! Like I've literally been craving the sweet potato tots since. read more

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We went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and I'm glad we discovered the place! The food, drinks, and service are spectacular! Plus, the ambiance is excellent. I will consider this as one of the top spots to eat/hangout when in Orlando! read more

Rusteak - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This was honestly the worst meal of my vacation. Getting a reservation was no problem at all. Upon sitting down we were given menus and water right away. Not sure if they were severely understaffed or what but service was terrible all night. My party of 6 all ordered the Rusteak burger and one southern gent salad. My burger came out medium and I specifically asked for rare or blue. The rest of the parties burgers were well done. Two of the burgers had no bacon, mine was missing tomato entirely. How are you a known burger spot if every single burger was errored in a different way. Everyone who ordered the bistro fries were undercooked and sopping with oil. My sweet potato tots did not come out until I asked my server where my side was. Her response was "oh let me go check". The side of bacon to add to the two burgers came out maybe 10-15 minutes after the fact and the burgers were cold by that point. I asked again for my side and she still did not have it. At this point I'm mostly done with my burger and my fries come out soggy and undercooked. The only quality food was the one salad ordered as how badly can one really mess up a salad. It also looked like every other table in our vicinity was waiting on their food to be corrected as well or just waiting. I would not recommend this Rusteak as there are far better options in Orlando to eat. read more

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My husband and daughter surprised me with a birthday lunch today. We originally tried another restaurant, but the food was terrible and the place wasn't clean, so we left and walked over to Rusteak. We'd never been before, but decided to give it a shot. The lunch menu was decent. Honestly, I was still a little turned off from the first restaurant, so I wasn't sure what I wanted. I ended up ordering french fries and the Brussels sprouts with maple and bacon--and wow, those Brussels sprouts were AMAZING. The fries were hot, crispy, and flavorful, and the sweet tea was refreshing. My daughter loved her food, and my husband ordered the crab cakes. I don't think he enjoyed them because he only ate a few bites, I tasted one and wasn't impressed. The atmosphere was nice, clean, and comfortable, which helped reset the mood after our earlier disappointment. Overall, Rusteak was a pleasant surprise. I'd definitely come back again, especially for those Brussels sprouts and fries (a big plus-plus-plus for me!). Probably not for dinner since the menu didn't really grab me, but for lunch or a casual bite, it's a solid choice. read more

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Ambiance at this Russell location is really nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Attended a graduation party here and they have a back room. They have great appetizers, the pincho steak and the crab cakes are such a hit. The pasta entrees were really filling and food comes out to order. I recommend the peach sangria. Happy Hour is 50%. Service was pretty good for the large party. Would come back again. read more

Rusteak - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We tried their magical dining menu. For appetizers, I got the ahi tuna and my fiance got Pincho me spicy. They were both pretty good for what it is. The ahi tuna was a generous serving and tasted fresh. The kimchi cabbage slaw was a little salty and not too spicy. The wasabi avocado was tasty and good paired with the tuna. I would say if there was a slight hint of sweetness to the wasabi avocado it would be perfect. The pincho me spicy skewers were amazing! Good medium rare steak and the sauce was really good. I would definitely go back for the skewers. For our main course, I ordered the fresh catch and my fiance got the filet. The fresh catch was not good at all. The "blue crab risotto" was creamy rice. They did not use risotto. I'm Asian I would know risotto from rice lol. The fish was cooked well but the seasoning was pretty basic. My fiance enjoyed the Filet he ordered. He says he doesn't know if it's the sauce or the meat, but he just knows he loves it. For our dessert, I ordered pistachio bread pudding and my fiance ordered espresso tres leches. They were both very good! My bread pudding was a corner piece and I looooved the chewiness of it. The whole thing was flavorful. I loved the crunch added on by the pistachio. I tried the tres leches and it was good as well. It's like a mixture of tiramisu and tres leches. The desserts don't disappoint! Overall, the service was good can't complain. Our server was attentive and nice. read more

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I love Rusteak, I have always loved Rusteak. I used to frequent their College Park location but I guess I haven't written a review for the Thornton location. If you are looking for amazing, American style food, this is the spot. The portions are generous, the prices are fair and the food is fabulous! We ended up there on a random Sunday for brunch, there were ten of us and they graciously allowed us without a reservation. We were going to go to another restaurant (not my decision) but when we were turned away even after being told to be there at opening if we didn't have a reservation, I suggested Rusteak. The group agreed, as they were all stuffing their faces, that the menu, prices and portions were better at Rusteak anyway. I replied "I know, I didn't really want to go to ___ in the first place." Rusteak has always been a place I recommend when people ask for restaurants to take friends or family to. I think it's a great representation of some of the fabulous food Orlando has to offer. At brunch I got the chicken and waffles, they were massive and so tasty! I would have loved some type of syrup sauce to go with them but they were still delicious as is. My fiance got the special, something with lobster and maybe chili oil? I'm not a big fan of lobster (I know, shoot me) but omg it was fantastic! I was seriously jealous of his meal. Time and time again, Rusteak has proven to be a consistent staple in the Orlando food scene. If you haven't been, I highly suggest you check it out! read more

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I have been here a few times, and I do like the food and the atmosphere. This time I ordered a tofu scramble and loaded potatoes. The tofu didn't come out scrambled exactly (lol) but everything was seasoned well. My friend got a burger and said it was the best burger he has ever had due to the bacon jam. This is a good spot for a date night or to grab a meal with friends. It's clean and they have good service. read more

Rusteak - Tofu scramble - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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i would give up my firstborn for the mushroom & brie soup, it was so good. 100000% would come back read more

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Rusteak, being one of the most well-known American food restaurants in downtown, had been on my bookmarks for a while. I had no idea it was a spin-off of Teak Neighborhood Grill. The name seems like a play on the word "rustic," but honestly, I didn't find anything particularly rustic about it. I went there for lunch on a Sunday, and it wasn't too crowded -- just the right amount of people, so it didn't feel too busy or too empty to the point of wanting to head back home. I ordered the Brunch Burger without the bun, paired with a side of greens, and it was delicious. The bacon was cooked to perfection, and the burger, which I asked for medium, was cooked just right. Service was as expected (also just right). :) read more

Rusteak - Brunch burger, no bun - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Came in for brunch and overall enjoyed the food & service. They have a nice selection of menu items to choose from and everything we ordered was good for the most part; the potatoes were slightly oily and my fiancé mentioned the shrimp and grits would've been better with a sauce, but still overall we had a nice experience. read more

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Let's start by saying what a great Happy hour location. We were there at 5pm on a Thursday and was not very busy initially, but got busier the longer we were there. Happy hour is 20% off signature cocktails and apps. They have a good selection of apps and cocktails for the happy hour, with great bartenders who make them up for you. We did have to wait a minute for the cocktails but it was understandable as they were involved and they were also doing prep work for the on coming crowd that showed up. We did get an app I forgot to take a picture of which was the pretzel rolls with a delicious melted smoked Gouda dip and sweet mustard dip. They were fresh and hot with no complaints. I highly recommend stopping here for bites and happy hour. read more

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The service was good. The waiter was very helpful when I asked if they had anything gluten free. At this place they had limited options, but I will say, their shrimp and grits are so amazing. Through I do wish they would have more options. The down side is that there is no gluten free deserts and I don't mean here is some ice cream. The ambiance was welcoming at the bar and in the sitting area. I would recommend this place. Again more gluten free options and deserts would be nice. read more

Tried Rusteak and did their Bite30 menu! It was a wonderful experience. Had their steak skewers, streak frites, mussels and their cannoli bread pudding. Also had a wonderful bottle of wine. The service was great and they personalized the experience for my birthday. Thought the environment was fun. read more

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Came here around 5:30 pm with my wife. They said they only had outside and bar sitting.. which was weird because the place was half empty. I counted 7 empty tables inside. Those tables never filled up.. I counted 2 empty when we left. So I'm not sure why we were made To seat at the bar. I don't mind sitting at the bar when the place is full.. but this place was half empty. The food was ok. I didn't like the pimento sandwich.. it was boring. The steak fries was good but a bit rough to chew.. fries were amazing and the pistachio bread pudding was also amazing. read more

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Really happy with the Bite30 menu and service. One of the reasons I look forward to bite30 is the excuse to try a new place and Rusteak didn't disappoint. Our server was really lovely and our food was delicious. The steak frites could have used more seasoning, but I asked for the sake glaze and it perked it right up. Would definitely recommend read more

Rusteak - Mahi - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I love eating at the bar. Love their steak. Happy they have mocktails. Always a great stop before a show at Dr Phillip's. Give yourself plenty of time to order eat and walk to the show. read more

Great friendly service and delicious food. For lunch I had the Tomato Jam Jar for my starter, Korean burger with maple bacon Brussels sprouts as the side, and the pistachio bread pudding for dessert, topped off with an old-fashioned. My future self is so excited about the leftovers, and the Brussels sprouts deserve their own section on the menu! read more

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Came across Rusteak by recommendation, me and my wife decided to check it out, lunchtime 130 walked in greeted immediately at the door, young lady was very nice. decided to seat us at a high top table which we declined and asked for a table. No issues within five minutes we had a table after they cleaned it up, the same young lady that set us took care of us gathering a cocktail order as she seated us, dropping menus and welcoming us to the restaurant, wife ordered the sangria I ordered an Arnold Palmer, appetizer the blue crab, crabcake and mushroom soup, for the main courses. I had the 55, wife had steak and fries , soup, arriving within five minutes hot and delicious earthy and rich, two minutes later crabcake appetizer arrived, two cakes full-bodied fantastic lots of flavor with a wonderful mustard sauce that was a company the cake awesome! At this time, the entire restaurant emptied out, just me and the wife here very nice making way for the main courses to arrive, nice presentation great flavors, generous portions! Actually too much to eat, which we packed up to take home, but not without ordering a carrot cake to go and while sitting there a pistachio bread pudding for the finale! Our waitress Renée was phenomenal. Always checking in always right there. This was a great experience if you're in the area take a look you won't be disappointed! I have spoken... read more

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We were able to host a rehearsal dinner at Rusteak, a restaurant that our son and daughter in law love. The staff was awesome, service was smooth and they helped us keep to our timeline. The food was incredibly delicious. Thank you to all the staff for a lovely experience. I hope we can return soon. read more

I could drink the braised beef tortellini broth (be sure to get a focaccia). Also, still dreaming about their rendition of an espresso martini - which featured sambuca, orgeat, & amaro! Can't wait to return! Staff were also incredible. read more

This was my first time trying Rusteak near Lake Eola. I went there for their Magical Dining menu. Everything was great about the experience and menu. Our waiter did a great job walking through all the dining options for us. For appetizer I got the crab cakes. They were really good and that's a compliment since I was born and raised in MD! The main course I got the NY strip steak which was also good. It came with mash potatoes and spinach. For dessert my wife tried the pistachio pudding and I had the carrot cake. Both desserts were really big portions and tasted great. I'm not a dessert person but it was pretty good. At this point I could hardly eat. Overall this place was good. I'll definitely try again. They also had some solid craft beer options if you're a craft beer drinker. read more

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The food was amazing. The burger was the best burger I've had in my life! The bacon jam was pure bliss!! The music was great. The service was great. read more

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Nice surprise the two of us didn't have to wait without reservations on a Saturday night. Had a table near the windows. Food prepared with care and fresh, service quick and efficient, drinks came fast. We wanted coffee with our key lime desert, out of coffee so we opted for tea. Reasonably priced and lively atmosphere. read more

I attended this restaurant with family that flew into town from Buffalo New York and I personally been wanting to eat here because I had previously eaten at The Stubborn Mule which is directly across the street and had a good experience and I believe they are of some relation. To make it short the restaurant had a nice ambiance, the staff is nice but service was delayed. My broccolini was undercooked the waitress was nice and familiar with the menu but forgot utensils, napkins and took forever to bring our checks when we were done. I am not sure I will come again. read more

Rusteak - salmon BLT side of brocollini - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was very good. Menu has great diversity without being to big. We had the pork chop it was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. The staff was wonderful. The only downside r the parking. It was hard to find parking. read more

Rusteak - Pork chop - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

they had a power outage while we were there and had to switch to manual tickets for the kitchen. If they had not have shared that, I would not have known. Very prompt and professional service. The steak frites were good but the arancini was the star! read more

Fabulous find! Was looking for a place to have a birthday lunch with our niece and this place is a gem! Drinks were great and all our sandwiches were super delicious! Great offerings - we need to go back to try more. Service was excellent and the surprise brownie dessert just topped off the whole experience. Do not hesitate to give them a try. read more

Posting the happy hour details for your viewing pleasure! Happy hour is every day of the week from 4-7pm and late night on Friday and Saturday! Great location in the heart of Thornton park within walking distance to so many other shops. Add this to your happy hour list! read more

Rusteak - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We stopped by this place for lunch and were pleasantly surprised! Greeted with a smile water was kept full, and the ambience in the restaurant is nice and airy. I had the wedge salad with balsamic vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles super refreshing and flavorful had that along with the chicken pasta, which was absolutely delicious. Everything was well-prepared and satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Rusteak - Wedge salad - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Stopped in for lunch and had their lunch steak special. Honestly better than I expected for the price. It was tender, not chewy, and had a smoky flavor I loved. I didn't expect much but they impressed me. The dining room was bright and not too crowded. Service was quick and efficient. Definitely a great little find for steak without breaking the bank. read more

Rusteak - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Went this past Saturday night to dinner with another couple. We decided on RusTeak because none of us had been before and it had great other reviews. The food was yummy and fairly quick. Our service wasn't so great but it was a busy night. Our appetizer was delivered without silverware so until we could flag down another employee our corn cakes sat on the table. My boyfriend got the steak sandwich which was tasty but the steak pieces were so large that it was very difficult to eat. The pecan chicken was just ok. We will probably return to try some other things. read more

Rusteak - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My friend and I went to Brunch at RusTeak Thorton Park on a Sunday and happened to order the special. A burger on a waffle bun with bacon, egg, cheese and drizzled with maple syrup. It was unbelievably delicious. The syrup was just a hint so enhanced the flavor of the burger without overpowering it. The accompanying herb fried potatoes were also delicious and the portion huge. My dining partner agreed with this assessment and we both took home half to enjoy for another meal. My husband only got one bite (to taste it) but it was just as good the next day! I had the Espresso Martini which was one of the best I have ever had. The manager stopped by to check on us and get feedback, always a great sign when they truly want to know. read more

Rusteak - Waffle Bunned Burger - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The place is really neat and nice. The staff is very friendly and professional. Great location as well. The mahi mahi was delicious but it came with 2 very heavy souses - both were tasty, but i'd like to see less of it. the steak was cooked perfectly, the piece maybe wasn't the best tho. read more

Rusteak - rib eye steak with mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Wanted to go to Stubborn Mule but they were overbooked due to the Shane Gillis show at the Kia Center. Walked across the street to RusTeak, their sister restaurant. The brunette with invisaline or some other dental service in her mouth was our bartender/server. She forgot to bring my drink so that was comped. We got our app and then waited 40 min for overcooked steaks. She was unpleasant to the couple next to us and they wanted to order drinks and she turned and said she would be back with water. She eventually returned to them to take their order and they said "we never got our water" her response was "I know. We're busy" so now we are talking to the couple next to us about what was up with our server/bartender. There were other people behind the bar, so it's not like she was tending to the whole restaurant. She also forgot to bring our dessert. I did not tip accordingly, she got a nice tip, as. I don't know if it was an off night, but we will go to Linda's La Cantina next time. read more

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This is my favorite place to get bread pudding. They serve their coquito bread year-round and it is delicious. I'd like to shout out the amazing staff who obliges my request for an "inside piece" of bread pudding. It comes with vanilla ice cream, coquito sauce, and caramel. I've never dined inside, only picked up dinner and dessert to-go. The picture is of me plating the food myself. read more

Rusteak - Coquito Bread Pudding - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida