Rusty Bucket - Rookwood

4.7

235 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

31 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Child-friendly

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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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
(513) 841-2739
Website
http://www.myrustybucket.com/
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
Order direct

Location
2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Area
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, Takeaway, 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 - 16:00, 16:00 - 22:00,Fri - 11:00 - 16:00, 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!

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Child-friendly
Cincinnati / Dayton
Good for groups
Cincinnati / Dayton
Neighbourhood gem
Cincinnati
Child-friendly
Cincinnati
Good for groups
Cincinnati
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood delights with "great service" and a "diverse menu." Diners rave about the "wonderful" shrimp with pasta and the "must-try" strawberry shortcake. The atmosphere is lively yet not overly noisy, perfect for a relaxing meal. While occasional service hiccups occur, overall, it's a neighborhood gem.

235 Reviews

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Barbara VIP
Cincinnati59 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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Lynda
Cincinnati6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Yvonne VIP
Cincinnati8 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Marilyn
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 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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Kilah VIP
Tampa12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 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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Debbie
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 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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Maria
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 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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Pam
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 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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janae
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 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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Andrea
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for a new place for our small group to meet. It allows us to not have to be super quiet and the ambiance is great
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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 235 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

31 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Smith and Edwards
Area
Hyde Park
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
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.myrustybucket.com/
Phone number
(513) 841-2739
Catering
https://order.myrustybucket.com/menu/rusty-bucket-rookwood<br />

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Offers

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

Menu

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

How is Rusty Bucket - Rookwood restaurant rated?

Does Rusty Bucket - Rookwood offer gift cards?

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