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Rusty Bucket - Westerville - Rusty Bucket - Westerville, Westerville, OH

Rusty Bucket - Westerville

4.7
4.7
534 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
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 Daily 11:00 am–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
    (614) 890-3663
  • Website
    http://www.rustybuckettavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Studebaker
  • Location
    400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Cross street
    Africa Rd
  • Parking details
    Ample Parking spaces in the attached parking lot, steps from the door.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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Offers

  • Happy Hour!!! M - F; 3-6pm Anywhere in the Bucket!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Half Priced Apps; $12 Pizzas; $7 Juicy Lucy Burgers; $1 Off Beer, Wine, & Cocktails A great bar is the heart of any great tavern. That's why we have a huge selection of local and seasonal brews. Expertly crafted cocktails, made with fresh juices, creative infusions, and the perfect balance of spirits. Plus, an impressive wine selection. Bottoms up!

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What 534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Bucket in Westerville is celebrated for its "great service" and "consistently good" food. Diners appreciate the "friendly" and "attentive" staff, with special mentions of servers like Isabel and Jackie. The varied menu offers delicious options like beef stroganoff and fried pickles. Ideal for family outings and social gatherings.

534 Reviews

  1. Robert

    VIP

    Columbus

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just diagnosed with celiac and there are items that were available! Waitress made sure to label my order gf allergy and was very helpful. They even have gf cheesecake for dessert

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  2. Korinne

    Columbus

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was great. Lighting could have been a little brighter.

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  3. Ted

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Alexis is awesome. She is always so friendly and has excellent customer service skills. She remembered us from a couple of weeks back. She is a rockstar! The food and the people are what keeps us coming back to the Rusty Bucket in Westerville .

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  4. Ted

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always good. Never had a bad meal here. The staff is always friendly and very attentive to our needs. Never have had a bad service experience . This is our go to place to get a good meal.

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  5. Kristin

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Valentines evening so I expected to park down the hill and over in the “overflow” parking. No problem as I am able-bodied and can walk. The restaurant, though, was so dirty. Our booth seats looked as though they hadn’t been wiped down - and it clearly hadn’t been vacuumed out. (Crumbs, dirt, a plastic bottle top). The women’s restroom was filthy. No TP in stalls. Water (?) on the floors and countertops. Shoes stuck to the floors when we walked. Salads were great!

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  6. Alison

    VIP

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Jessica, was very attentive, and checked back with us frequently - kept our beverages filled, and even packed up our take home leftovers to go for us. Our food came out prepared as ordered and very good! Great dining experience.

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  7. Michelle

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I appreciate great food and great service . That's what I get at the Rusty Bucket!
    Rusty Bucket - WestervilleResponded on February 2, 2025
    We're happy Payton flew into our location! Thank you for the awesome review and we are happy you enjoyed your experience with our Rusty Bucket family.

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  8. Sherril

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good dinner choice. Our server was excellent. The food was good. We used our BOGO coupon. Great value for our money. We will return there soon.

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  9. Brian

    Columbus

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were very good as usual. Wait staff very attentive.

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  10. Ted

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was great. The parking leaves a lot to be desired and they seemed to be short staffed . I felt sorry for the waiter because it seemed like he was very busy and almost overwhelmed. He did great and apologized when it was obvious he had his hands full .
    Rusty Bucket - WestervilleResponded on January 30, 2025
    Thank you for recognizing our efforts even when times get busy. We are always here to help, just let anyone know what you may need.

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FAQs

Rusty Bucket - Westerville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 890-3663.

Rusty Bucket - Westerville is rated 4.7 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - Westerville 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rusty Bucket - Westerville

400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Africa Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–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
    Ample Parking spaces in the attached parking lot, steps from the door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Studebaker
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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