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Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch, Indianapolis, IN

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

4.8
4.8
531 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Kid-friendly
Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 566-3463
  • Website
    http://www.myrustybucket.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sean Grant
  • Location
    1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2257
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Cross street
    86th & Ditch
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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What 531 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Bucket at 86th & Ditch is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "great food" and "excellent service." Known for its vibrant atmosphere, it features a diverse menu with standout dishes like the buffalo chicken sandwich and beef stroganoff. Friendly staff consistently deliver a welcoming and attentive dining experience.

531 Reviews

  1. Karen

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. We had a good waiter. It was a little noisy in there but overall it was excellent.

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  2. Celia

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Varied and different menu. All dinners ordered were fantastic.

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  3. Randy

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always a great place! We received great service with friendly staff and management. They have been a great place over a number of years and the only downside is they are so popular that we continually need reservations now-a-days.

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  4. Casey

    Indiana

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to local restaurant! I love it …never disappoints.

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  5. Jan

    Indiana

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always Great food and service! One of our favorite local restaurants.

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  6. Billie

    Indiana

    12 reviews

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    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally what one would expect at a neighborhood pub. Convenient location, good service, fairly good food. We will return but probably not on a regular basis because we don’t want to limit our dining options to a bar food menu. Not a criticism, just a personal preference!

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  7. Mary

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Delicious food. Always enjoy the Rusty Bucket.

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  8. Teresa

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, food always really good. Normally get the sliders, but this time got the fish sandwich with slaw, it was delicious. Colts were playing on TV so a little noisy and our waiter was in to the game. So kinda preoccupied, well watching the game, took a bit to get refills. But we’ll be back.

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  9. Jan

    Indiana

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have great service and enjoyable meal! Rusty Bucket is our go to when we want an evening out.

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  10. char

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been going to the rusty bucket since it opened many years ago. Consistently good food and friendly service. Have used their small private room many times and that is such a bonus to have available

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FAQs

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 566-3463.

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch is rated 4.8 stars by 531 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2257

Additional information

  • Cross street
    86th & Ditch
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Grant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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