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Rusty Bucket, located in Dublin, OH, 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!
Customers frequently praised the food as delicious, with specific mentions of items like the beef stroganoff, wild mushroom pizza, and fried pickles.
Service
Service received high marks, with many reviews highlighting attentive and friendly staff, particularly servers like Jeremy, Chas, and Kelsey.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere was generally described as lively and inviting, suitable for casual dining and sports viewing, although some noted it could be loud.
Consistency
Many customers appreciated the consistent quality of food and service across multiple visits, making it a reliable dining choice.
Pricing
While some found the prices reasonable for the quality, a few reviews mentioned that certain dishes felt overpriced for the value received.
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Claude Mohler
3 days ago
5.0
Great meat loaf! And excellent service!
BB
Brion Burcham
5 days ago
4.0
The Bucket is a solid go-to when looking for a good meal. The fish and chips is awesome, the buffalo chicken sandwich is great and I enjoy the double nickel salad every time I get it. Something for everyone.
JE
Jessica Ellis
Nov 11, 2025
5.0
Thank you for your support of Veterans!
LS
Landon Snethen
Nov 7, 2025
5.0
Very Good Food, Service Was Great. The server Nick was awesome.
RP
Randall Palmer
Oct 31, 2025
1.0
It is beyond comprehension to me that Rusty Bucket (and Cameron Mithchel Restaurants) can not develop / acquire the technology to allow for payment w/ gift cards on your app or online. Very disappointing!
RBP
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, $7 Juicy Lucy Burgers, and $1 off Beer, Wine & Cocktails. The Happy Hour menu and other menus are available on the Rusty Bucket website.
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, visit Rusty Bucket’s website.
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 or visit Rusty Bucket’s website.
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.
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, visit Rusty Bucket’s website.
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 by visiting Rusty Bucket's website.
Where’s the best place to park?
The Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern offers free parking with a designated parking lot.
Does the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern have a Happy Hour?
Yes, Rusty Bucket offers Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm with discounts on select menu items including half-price appetizers, $12 pizzas, and more.
What special cocktails does Rusty Bucket offer?
Rusty Bucket features specialty cocktails including the Cold Brew Martini, Pine Fin variations, Draft Bucket Punch, and Draft Margarita. The cocktail menu changes, so visit their website for the latest offerings.
Can Rusty Bucket accommodate large parties?
Yes, Rusty Bucket offers private dining options that seat from 10 to 55 guests, including four-season private patios depending on location. It is recommended to call your local Rusty Bucket to discuss reservations.
Is parking available at Rusty Bucket in Dublin, OH?
Yes, Rusty Bucket offers free parking in a designated parking lot at the Dublin, OH location.
Does Rusty Bucket have patio seating?
Most Rusty Bucket locations, including Dublin, OH, offer patio seating. Some locations have four-season patio availability. Contact the location for details.
What types of food and service does Rusty Bucket provide?
Rusty Bucket is a casual American restaurant and tavern featuring scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, a wide menu including burgers, pizzas, appetizers, and a family-friendly atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
What are Rusty Bucket's hours of operation?
Rusty Bucket in Dublin is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Which nearby stores or services can I visit near Rusty Bucket?
Near Rusty Bucket in Dublin, you can visit The UPS Store for shipping and printing services, Best In Gems for jewelry, or Sport Clips Haircuts of Dublin for a haircut. These locations provide convenient services before or after dining at Rusty Bucket.
Are there any nearby attractions or activities close to Rusty Bucket?
Yes, INTENSE Racing, offering automotive customization, and Perimeter Center, a furniture shopping area, are close to Rusty Bucket, making it easy to combine dining with entertainment or shopping plans.
Can I combine a visit to Rusty Bucket with community services nearby?
Certainly. Ohio Pet Charities, Inc. and SEALKIDS, a charity organization, are near Rusty Bucket, allowing visitors to support local community services or charities in the area during their visit.