Rusty Bucket - Westerville

4.6

516 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for craft beers
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!

What 516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rusty Bucket - Westerville is a "favorite place" known for its "great food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "excellent service" from servers like Betinna, Sam, and Jackie, who are praised for their friendliness and efficiency. Enjoy "very good" French onion soup, meatloaf, and vibrant happy hour offerings.

516 Reviews

T
Tonya
VIP
Naples
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great little neighborhood restaurant. Service was really good
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Wendy
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food friendly waitress nice experience . One of Our favorite places to go
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Cheryl
Columbus
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good waitress. Attentive. Tasty food. Enjoyed.
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Mary
VIP
Columbus
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service & environment were great! We enjoyed everything. Rusty Bucket Polaris never disappoints!! Love it there!!
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Chris
VIP
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Jackie is always great (we had her in the past.) She is excellent and always has a big smile & fast service. The food was hot and fast. Appetizer (fried pickles) so good. I had a croc of French onion soup (delicious.) My wife and I both got stroganoff which was so meaty and comforting. It’s a family favorite and I love the Bucket Punch.
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Deb
VIP
NT
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great food! Great service! Great experience!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a friendly and helpful waiter. The restaurant was quiet enough that we could egalitarian and enjoy ourselves. Our meal was excellent and I’ll be back again.
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Deborah
VIP
Columbus
26 reviews
2.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately, this experience was not typical for Rusty Bucket. We were seated in the bar area and it was loud it took 40 minutes to get our food and the food was not hot. The taco shell was burnt, the beef was dry. We felt as if we were out of sight out of mind. We did not get refills. Again bad but not typical experience for the Bucket.
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Mary
VIP
Tokyo
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I am a frequent customer at Rusty bucket in Westerville. The food is always consistently good as is the service. This particular time our service was exceptional. Our server was thoughtful, checked in on us when necessary, but not too frequently, and was very thoughtful in helping us with to go boxes with what we couldn’t finish. Very pleasant dining experience always.
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Scott
VIP
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and food was good recommend
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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 4.6 stars by 516 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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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

Website
http://www.rustybuckettavern.com/
Phone number
(614) 890-3663

Gift card

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Rusty Bucket - Westerville

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Offers

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

Menu

What 516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rusty Bucket - Westerville offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rusty Bucket - Westerville restaurant rated?

Does Rusty Bucket - Westerville offer gift cards?

Is Rusty Bucket - Westerville currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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