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Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
4.5(1768 reviews)
Certified by Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern • Feb 22, 2026
Business Details
1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN
46260, United States
Certified by Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern • Feb 22, 2026
(317) 566-3463
Certified by Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern • Feb 22, 2026
http://www.myrustybucket.com/indianapolis
Certified by Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern • Feb 22, 2026
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Certified by Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern • Feb 22, 2026
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Rusty Bucket, located in Indianapolis, IN, is a casual neighborhood tavern serving high quality food and beverage in a "come as you are" setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time. Join us for lunch, grab a drink during Happy Hour, bring the kids for dinner - there's a spot for everyone at Rusty Bucket!
Details
- Dine-inAvailable
- DeliveryAvailable
- TakeoutAvailable
- Accepts reservationsAvailable
Location
Certified by Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern • Feb 22, 2026
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN
46260, United States
Hours
Certified by Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern • Feb 22, 2026
Reviews
4.5
1,768 reviews
5 stars
1,150
4 stars
439
3 stars
109
2 stars
37
1 star
33
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Food Quality
Overall, customers enjoyed the food, with many praising specific dishes like the buffalo chicken sandwich, nachos, and various soups, although some found certain items bland or underwhelming.
Service
Service received high marks, with many customers highlighting attentive and friendly staff, particularly mentioning individual servers by name.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere was generally described as pleasant and inviting, though some noted it could get noisy and cramped.
Value
While many felt the food was worth the price, a few reviews mentioned that some items were overpriced for the portion sizes.
- LClarry carter5 days ago4.0Good place to go and enjoy yourself, nice portion
- DDDave Donahue6 days ago5.0Vibrant tavern/pub feel in a Nora strip mall. Service was very attentive even with our large group. Decent beer selection, and they offer rotating drink specials by day. Pork tenderloin was good, wouldn’t put it in the top tier in Indy but quite respectable. Salad was good, although the blackened salmon was overcooked and did not have a ton of flavor. Prices are a little on the higher side for this type of place but not offensively high.
- SHSheree HegwoodFeb 19, 20264.0I love the Salmon salad I could eat it everyday. The atmosphere is friendly, and customer service is inviting!
- KGKeesha GreenFeb 8, 20265.0Visited for the 1st time yesterday. The service and food were great. Until I went to the restroom . The hostess came in to tidy up the women’s restroom she wiped the water off the counter with her bare hand (not with a paper towel). With her actual hand she then, went to refill the soap dispenser which was a purell had sanitizer bottle that was being used as a dispenser ( a small handheld bottle). Instead of holding the soap spout end to refill she held the end that goes into the soap to dispense the soap. Then she proceeds to clean the mirror she wets her bare hands and flicks water on the mirror and proceeds to wipe the mirror down. 😳this all happened around 6:45 pm With all of the viruses and covid I was very surprised by the carelessness that was displayed.
- AHAnnette HJan 23, 20264.0Enjoyed our experience for lunch at the Rusty Bucket. Although a couple of us just ordered the soup and salad, it was still great. The sirloin chili and french onion soups hit the spot. The Double Nickle salads were a nice suprise. The double stack quesadilla was a hit. The service was fantastic.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
Does the Rusty Bucket have a Happy Hour?
Yes! Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern offers special pricing on select items Monday through Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Happy Hour offerings are not limited to the bar area, so guests can enjoy these specials anywhere in the restaurant or on the patio. The Rusty Bucket’s Happy Hour menu includes 1/2 off Apps, $12 Pizzas, and $7 Juicy Lucy Burgers.
Does the Rusty Bucket offer specialty cocktails?
Yes! The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern offers the perfect cocktail for everyone. The cocktail menu consists of the Cold Brew Martini, Rusty Bucket’s own version of an espresso martini, the Pine Fin, served on the rocks, as a martini, or as a cosmo, two cocktails on draft, the Draft Bucket Punch and the Draft Margarita, and many more delicious drinks. Features may change – to see the full, most current cocktail list.
Can the Rusty Bucket accommodate large parties?
The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern offers various private dining options across many of their locations. Seating ranges from 10 to 55 guests, dependent upon location, which includes the option of their 4-season, private dining patios. It’s best to call your local Rusty Bucket to discuss your plans and complete your reservation.
What kind of restaurant is the Rusty Bucket?
The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern is a casual American restaurant and tavern serving the highest quality of food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Whether you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary, or having a business dinner, the Rusty Bucket believes that every neighborhood deserves that go-to gathering place where craveable favorites, good conversations, and camaraderie are shared amongst friends and family. Everybody’s welcome, and some even say the Rusty Bucket is a grown-up place to bring the kids.
Does the Rusty Bucket offer Brunch?
No, the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern does not offer a Brunch menu. Each location offers a lunch menu every day of the week. We recommend calling your local Rusty Bucket for hours of operation.
What’s the Rusty Bucket famous for?
The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern is famous for their great Happy Hour specials, offered Monday through Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, where you can receive special pricing on select menu items, including 1/2 off Apps, $12 Pizzas, and more.Some of Rusty Bucket’s menu items that stand out include their Fish & Chips, Bucket Burger, and variety of Artisan Pizzas, which are handmade with dough that is made fresh daily. They also offer a range of handcrafted cocktails, as well as a robust beer list with a few local brewery collaborations from time to time.Rusty Bucket’s atmosphere is known to most as a go-to gathering place for any occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, having a business dinner, or watching sports or indulging before or after a big game, it is the perfect place for everyone.
Is there patio seating?
Yes! Most Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern locations offer patio seating, dependent upon location, and some even offer four-season availability. We recommend calling your local Rusty Bucket for more details about these options.
Where’s the best place to park?
The Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern offers free parking with a designated parking lot.
Are Reservations required?
Reservations are not required but they are recommended. The dining room can be particularly busy in the later part of the week. If OpenTable is showing no availability for your preferred day and time, we recommend calling your local Rusty Bucket.
Does the Rusty Bucket offer any fundraising options?
Yes! The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern has a program called Dine ‘n Donate. Any guests who are a part of an organization looking to raise funds can participate in the Dine ‘n Donate program. Guests can choose a date, Monday-Thursday, the Rusty Bucket will create a flyer, and supporters of the organization can dine in or order carryout any time during business hours on that chosen day. On that chosen date, anyone who presents the flyer will have 15% of net sales (food and soft beverages) donated to the organization. For more information or to fill out the Dine ‘n Donate request form.
Does the Rusty Bucket have any specials throughout the week?
Yes! The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern offers Daily Drink Features for every day of the week. These features include Monday Motivation- $5 Wheatley vodka all day long, Poppin’ Bottles Tuesday- 1/2 priced bottles of wine, Whiskey Wednesday- specially priced whiskeys, Punch Perfect Thursday- Bucket’s House Bucket Punch on draft by the glass or pitcher, Shaken Not Stirred Friday- specially priced Belvedere martinis, Pine Fin Cosmos & Pine Fin Martinis, Gary’s Famous Margarita Saturday- share a pitcher (or drink a glass yourself), and Bloody Sunday- specially priced Bloody Marys; choose from Not Spicy, Spicy or Stupid Spicy.
Does the Rusty Bucket have a loyalty program?
The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern offers the Bucket List, an exclusive subscriber list. When you join the Bucket List, you receive a Bucket full of benefits including being the first to know about happenings and new features at the Rusty Bucket, exclusive deals sent straight to your inbox, and a complimentary dessert during your birthday month! Join the Bucket List!
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