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Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch, Indianapolis, IN

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

4.8
4.8
551 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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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 11:30–16:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine
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What 551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch is a beloved neighborhood gem with a "cheers" like vibe, offering "great food and service" consistently. The lively atmosphere is welcoming and energetic without being overwhelming. Highlights include their thin-crust pizza and a varied menu with delicious options like "Ma' Meatloaf" and tenderloin sandwiches.

551 Reviews

  1. Nikita

    VIP

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time eating here and it was 10/10! Everyone was so friendly and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was warm, cozy and welcoming. Our server was wonderful! We can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Billie

    VIP

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meets expect for a neighborhood watering hole. No surprises.

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  3. Tim

    VIP

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere Reasonable prices Our server Levi was fantastic!

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  4. Rick

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice variety on the menu. The pizza was excellent, salad with salmon was delicious and the beer was cold.

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  5. Carol

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious onion soup and Caesar salad. A special complimentary chocolate brownie dessert for a birthday celebration was a perfect ending to our lunch experience! Excellent service, too.

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  6. Dana

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was wonderful, Rusty Bucket is one of our favorite restaurants!!

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  7. Kyle

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped by the Bucket on a Tuesday evening for happy hour, and it did not disappoint. The place was lively but never felt overcrowded or too noisy. The bartenders (Josh and Brandon) were awesome: engaging, attentive, and popular with the regulars, as they seemed to know most everyone at the bar by name. I ordered the pepperoni and pepper pizza, whoa - it was incredible. Perfectly thin, crispy crust, it exceeded my expectations and easily landed in my top 10 thin-crust pizzas - possibly even my top five. The other dishes coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. Will definitely be dropping in for dinner soon. The atmosphere was just what we were looking for—fun, welcoming, and full of energy without being overwhelming. It’s safe to say we’ll be back soon for another round of great food and drinks!

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  8. JerryD

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Rusty Bucket. Armando was our server and he is always awesome. Food and ambiance were great as always.

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  9. michael

    VIP

    Indiana

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food &service, but paying different story,

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  10. William

    Amarillo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - Great service !! Enjoyable dinner !!

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FAQs

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

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch is rated 4.8 stars by 551 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    86th & Ditch
  • Area
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wine
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