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Rusty Bucket - Rookwood

4.7
4.7
236 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joe Sarno
  • Catering
    https://order.myrustybucket.com/menu/rusty-bucket-rookwood<br />
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Cross street
    Smith and Edwards
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

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

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 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 236 people are saying

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Kid-friendly

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for groups

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cincinnati

    Kid-friendly

  • Cincinnati

    Good for groups

  • Cincinnati

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Bucket - Rookwood offers a vibrant dining experience with "great service" and a relaxed atmosphere. The menu features diverse, flavorful options like the "wonderful" shrimp pasta. Though there are occasional service and seating issues, happy hour deals and attentive staff make it a "great place" for casual gatherings.
236 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to have a casual business lunch. Good atmosphere. The employees are great but there is slight room for service improvement due to staffing issues. The employees are open about this issue.

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  2. Barbara VIP

    Cincinnati59 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had the special of Shrimp with pasta and tomato. It was wonderful. Great flavor. Our waiter was great also. Loved it.

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  3. Lynda

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent felt very welcome. Food was happy hour priced. Very good

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  4. Yvonne VIP

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beth was great server. Shrimp in shrimp scampi was over cooked. But we had a relaxing meal overall.

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  5. Marilyn

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liked the food. Waitress was good and had patience as we waited for our other couple. It was not as noisy as other restaurants an we appreciated that.

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  6. Kilah VIP

    Tampa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my coworkers went for happy hour after work and we were very happy with our food & drinks. I really love the double cheeseburger & the happy hour deal was a huge bargain. I loved the sweet tea & friend pickles as well. Overall great service and food. Will be back again. I Have never had a negative experience at this location, and plan on going again for another after work happy hour soon. 😊

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  7. Debbie

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 4. My husband was very disappointed in his cheese burger and fries which is his go to no matter where we eat. He had the same order at the Deerfield location and it was great. But at the Rookwood location the burger was undercooked and greasy and the fries seemed like they were reheated. He was very disappointed.

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  8. Maria

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and our server was wonderful. Side note- bread pudding can’t be beat

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  9. Pam

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! Menu provided a lot of options.

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  10. janae

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hailey was great. The food was good and hot. First time, but I'll definitely be going back.

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FAQs

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 841-2739.

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood is rated 4.7 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood 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 6 times today
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2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Smith and Edwards
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • 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
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Sarno
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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