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Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch, Indianapolis, IN

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

4.8
4.8
539 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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 539 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Indianapolis

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and service." Known for its friendly staff and diverse menu, it's a favorite neighborhood spot. Highlights include the Bacon Burger and mushroom pizza. While sometimes crowded, it consistently delivers "a wonderfully predictable experience" that's perfect for casual dining.

539 Reviews

  1. James

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood establishment. Very friendly staff, great menu of well prepared items that are delicious. Some flexibility for food allergies, kitchen staff understanding of needs. Has become our regular "go to" place for meeting friends for either lunch or dinner.

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  2. Kerry

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 7 and really enjoyed our dining experience. Everyone loved their meal!

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  3. Tania

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rusty bucket has a “cheers” like vibe and is a local favorite. Their food is great. Our party got the salmon salad, Baja tacos, burger, fish and chips and beef stroganoff. Everyone was happy with their meal.

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  4. Stephanie

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great server in Levi! Prices were a little high. Light is way too bright for a tavern. Great food!

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  5. Bev

    VIP

    Indiana

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience as always. John, the associate who took care of our table was fantastic.

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  6. Griffin

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was very nice and we enjoyed the food! We got the sliders and cheesesteak. The cheesesteak was the best we’ve ever had highly recommended. I feel this is one of those hidden gem restaurants!

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  7. James

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The table was a bit sticky, but the server said it’s because they’re old, and the varnish is coming off. 🤷🏽‍♂️

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  8. Jan

    Indiana

    122 reviews

    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service and fun atmosphere. A must go-to restaurant

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  9. Karen

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    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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  10. 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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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 539 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 16 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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