Rustica Eatery & Tavern

Rustica Eatery & Tavern Old world European influenced American cuisine with a rustic, homestyle flair. We boast a cozy neighborhood atmosphere in the historic Kassenborg Block.
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Located in Downtown Moorhead, Rustica Eatery & Tavern features seasonal & regional craft food & drink. The building was built in 1898, the ambiance features dark wood and exposed brick creating a warm comfortable dining experience. Rustica Eatery & Tavern is the place where relationships between people, food & drink come together.

Happy Hour is the happiest at Rustica!Join us Tuesday through Saturday from 5–6 PM & 9–10 PM for good vibes, great deals...
04/24/2025

Happy Hour is the happiest at Rustica!

Join us Tuesday through Saturday from 5–6 PM & 9–10 PM for good vibes, great deals, and even better company.
Sip on your favorite wine, try a craft cocktail, or grab a cold beer—paired perfectly with our signature small plates.

Unwind the Rustica way. See you at 5!

Tonight's the night!! We are so excited to partner with Swing Barrel for Tapas and TAPS 🍻 And bonus- we are offering you...
04/22/2025

Tonight's the night!! We are so excited to partner with Swing Barrel for Tapas and TAPS 🍻 And bonus- we are offering you a chance to do some good for our community while you drink! Rustica will donate $1 to Moorhead Public Library for every can of Card Cata-Lager purchased tonight!

See you at 5!

Wine Club is having a beer moment.That’s right—this month we’re cheating on wine (just a little) and teaming up with our...
04/17/2025

Wine Club is having a beer moment.

That’s right—this month we’re cheating on wine (just a little) and teaming up with our hoppy neighbors at Swing Barrel Brewing!

Next Tuesday, 5–7pm in Rustica’s Tavern:

4 bold brews

Perfectly paired tapas (we're still fancy)

And a free treat just for showing up (because we love you)

No tickets. No RSVP. Just beer, bites, and beautiful humans.
Come thirsty!

Sun’s out, pizza’s on!We’re bringing the sunshine to your plate with tonight’s Chicken Caprese Pizza!Think: juicy shredd...
04/16/2025

Sun’s out, pizza’s on!
We’re bringing the sunshine to your plate with tonight’s Chicken Caprese Pizza!

Think: juicy shredded chicken, zesty roasted tomatoes, melty mozzarella, garden-fresh basil, and a drizzle of sweet balsamic magic—all on our house-made red sauce. Basically, spring on a crust.

Only $10 during happy hour—starting at 5 PM!
Come chase the sunshine with us!

We know you’ve heard us say it before, but we truly mean it — reservations are highly recommended!Securing a table in ad...
04/15/2025

We know you’ve heard us say it before, but we truly mean it — reservations are highly recommended!
Securing a table in advance is the best way to ensure we have a spot ready and waiting for you.

We've made it easy:
– Reserve directly through our website
– Book via tock, our fabulous reservations platform
– Or give us a call the good old-fashioned way!

We can’t wait to welcome you 🥂

🎓 Planning a graduation party? There’s still time to celebrate in style at Rustica!May dates are filling fast, but we st...
04/11/2025

🎓 Planning a graduation party? There’s still time to celebrate in style at Rustica!

May dates are filling fast, but we still have openings in June (hi, Fargo parents👋)!

If you're looking for a stress-free, memorable event with great food and vibes, email [email protected] to start planning. Let’s make it a celebration to remember!

Say hey to Blake!Blake Larson has been part of the Rustica crew for just over a year, and he’s all about cooking that Ma...
04/08/2025

Say hey to Blake!

Blake Larson has been part of the Rustica crew for just over a year, and he’s all about cooking that Maple Bourbon glazed pork loin—his favorite dish to cook. When it’s time to eat? He goes for the flank steak (pro tip- he always has his with a tortilla on the side).

When he’s not in the kitchen, Blake’s out snowboarding, rock climbing, disc golfing, or hanging with his cat Cinnamon (who might be the real boss).

Next time you’re in, give Blake a wave—he’s the guy making your dinner awesome.

Winter’s giving us an encore, so let’s make the most of it! ❄️✨ Cozy up with a bowl of pure comfort:🔥 Maple Parsnip Soup...
04/02/2025

Winter’s giving us an encore, so let’s make the most of it! ❄️✨ Cozy up with a bowl of pure comfort:

🔥 Maple Parsnip Soup 🍁
Topped with golden croutons & crispy prosciutto

Come warm up with us tonight—Mother Nature’s setting the vibe! ⛄️🍷

We were so honored to host baby Camden's shower this morning! It was a beautiful celebration, lil Camden is already so l...
03/29/2025

We were so honored to host baby Camden's shower this morning! It was a beautiful celebration, lil Camden is already so loved. Congratulations to mom, dad, and big sister Cordelia on their growing family!

Want to host your next memorable moment with us?? Email Erin [email protected] for more info!

Friday’s are for Fish! 🐟 But let’s kick it up a notch…✨ Tonight’s Friday Feature: Shrimp Scampi! ✨🥂 ½ lb of succulent sh...
03/28/2025

Friday’s are for Fish! 🐟 But let’s kick it up a notch…

✨ Tonight’s Friday Feature: Shrimp Scampi! ✨

🥂 ½ lb of succulent shrimp swimming in white wine, black garlic butter, and pure deliciousness—served with fresh, warm bread for the perfect bite.

All this for just $18! You know you want it. See you tonight! 🍽️ 🍷

🚨 Cocktail lovers, get ready! 🚨 We're getting drinks ready for our spring/summer menu, and Sawyer just crafted this abso...
03/27/2025

🚨 Cocktail lovers, get ready! 🚨

We're getting drinks ready for our spring/summer menu, and Sawyer just crafted this absolute stunner! 🍹✨ It’s as delicious as it is gorgeous—trust us, you’re going to want one. Stay tuned for the big reveal of our fresh new drink lineup (plus some tasty menu updates)! 🌞🍴 Cheers to what’s coming next!

We had an amazing afternoon tasting incredible wines with the one and only Laura Botten from Small Lots—all in the name ...
03/27/2025

We had an amazing afternoon tasting incredible wines with the one and only Laura Botten from Small Lots—all in the name of bringing YOU the best sips! 🍷✨ Now we’re curious… What wines would you love to see on our list? Drop your dream pours in the comments! 🥂

Friday's are for fish 🐟 Crispy Skin Corvina (White Sea Bass)Served with pickled vegetable orzo (tomato, onion, zucchini)...
03/21/2025

Friday's are for fish 🐟

Crispy Skin Corvina (White Sea Bass)

Served with pickled vegetable orzo (tomato, onion, zucchini), chile oil
$28

See you at 5!

Guess how many lemons and limes our bar juices every week??If you guessed a case, you'd be right!! Our incredible mixolo...
03/19/2025

Guess how many lemons and limes our bar juices every week??

If you guessed a case, you'd be right!! Our incredible mixologist Sawyer spends the first part of her shift every day juicing 50+ lemons and limes so you can have fresh juice in your favorite Rustica cocktails 🍸🍹

We'll have one ready for you at 5! See you tonight 🤗

Wine club TONIGHT!! Join us in the Tavern from 5-7 for a celebration of women winemakers!! Sommelier Josh will be sharin...
03/18/2025

Wine club TONIGHT!!

Join us in the Tavern from 5-7 for a celebration of women winemakers!! Sommelier Josh will be sharing the stories of these trailblazing women while pouring wine perfectly paired with delicious tapas. No reservations or tickets needed, just come and enjoy everything YOUR way 🥂🍢

The Tavern is open for wine club *ONLY*. Regular service, including happy hour, in the Eatery!

Our creative mixologist Sawyer revamped our Espresso Martini and infused it with Guinness just in time for St. Patrick's...
03/15/2025

Our creative mixologist Sawyer revamped our Espresso Martini and infused it with Guinness just in time for St. Patrick's day🍀!!

Featuring Tito’s, Licor 43, our homemade cold brew concentrate, and a 💚 Guinness reduction 💚 this martini brings the flavor to a whole new level!!

Is it just us, or does fresh bread 🍞 taste *even* better on a cold day?? Either way, our kitchen smells incredible right...
03/15/2025

Is it just us, or does fresh bread 🍞 taste *even* better on a cold day?? Either way, our kitchen smells incredible right now 🤤

Stop in and try Sous Chef Grady's fresh bread tonight, served with one of our many features this weekend. See you at 5!

Address

315 Main Avenue
Moorhead, MN
56560

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

Website

https://www.exploretock.com/rustica-eatery-and-tavern-moorhead?tock_source=tock&tock_medium

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Located in Downtown Moorhead, Rustica Eatery & Tavern features seasonal and regional craft food and drink. We boast a cozy neighborhood atmosphere in the historic Kassenborg Block. Built in 1898, the building features dark wood and exposed brick creating a warm comfortable dining experience. At the helm of our culinary team is Micah Leitel. Focusing on fresh, locally sourced products and with some inspiration from our former Chef Eric Watson, he executes a craft menu based on traditional American fare with European influences. Rustica is dedicated to offering high quality seasonally focused menus with a strong emphasis on the basics. Our restaurant manager, Anna Weisenburger, has extensive experience in the local service industry. Having done everything from washing dishes to managing over the last 10+ years, she is a familiar face to many that come through the doors. Together, she and Micah own and operate Rustica. With the assistance of Sommelier Jean Taylor, we have collected an eclectic wine list perfect for the cozy atmosphere and rustic cuisine.

Whether you have a reservation in the dining room or prefer to pull up a stool at the bar, our friendly staff will make you feel at home. Rustica Eatery & Tavern is the place where relationships between people, food, and drink come together.