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

Rusty Bucket - Westerville

4.8
4.8
539 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
21:30
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Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine
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Offers

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

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 22:00,Fri - 16:00 - 23:00
    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 539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

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Rusty Bucket - Westerville is a beloved spot known for its "outstanding service" and "excellent food." Patrons rave about the welcoming atmosphere, with staff like Betinna and Sam often highlighted as "friendly and helpful." The menu offers diverse options, from "delicious French onion soup" to "fantastic sliders," ensuring a delightful dining experience every visit.
539 Reviews

  1. Todd

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding, as usual. Server was awesome!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drake is an awesome server - definitely recommend! :)

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  3. Jean VIP

    Columbus7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I recommend making a reservation, as this restaurant gets really busy on a Saturday night. Since we had a reservation, we were seated right away. Our server waited on us quickly and filled our drinks several times without us having to ask. Our food was brought quickly and exactly as we had ordered.

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  4. Sarah

    Columbus5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect service and delicious food!! Wonderful ambiance!!

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  5. DianaT VIP

    Columbus45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Drake, was outstanding!!!!

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  6. Robert VIP

    Columbus10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    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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  7. Korinne

    Columbus12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    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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  8. Ted

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    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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  9. Ted

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  10. Kristin

    Columbus1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 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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FAQs

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

Rusty Bucket - Westerville is rated 4.8 stars by 539 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 booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
21:30
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 6 times today

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Google Map for Rusty Bucket - Westerville

400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Africa Rd
  • Area
    Columbus
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 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
    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, Takeaway, Wine
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