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Rusty Bucket - Rookwood - Rusty Bucket - Rookwood, Cincinnati, OH

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood

4.7
4.7
231 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Sarno
  • Delivery & takeout
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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 231 people are saying

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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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 offers a lively atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent service." Many patrons praise the diverse menu, highlighting the "best Cuban sandwich" and "Buffalo Chix sandwich." While some note occasional reservation hiccups, the attentive staff and "energetic" ambiance make it a popular choice for both casual dining and special occasions.

231 Reviews
  1. Kilah VIP

    Tampa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Stacey

    Charleston12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All was good but I had to send my Bloody Mary back because it was all ice. I asked to have a new one made and was told it would be made the same way. Disappointing

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  8. Debbie

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation for 10 was at 7pm and we arrived about 25 minutes early, but the staff was ready and we were seated right away. Our waiter was extremely attentive and very professional. The food options are diverse and not your normal menu items, which we liked. The food itself.. delicious. We’ll definitely be back 👌🏻

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  9. Mickey

    Cincinnati11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service provided by Addy. Good time had by all.

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  10. Tamara

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Don’t sit in a booth. The springs were shot in the cushions. I’m 5 ft 6in and I felt like a child who needed a phone book to sit on. The seats were so low, it made eating uncomfortable. Time to redecorate. Everything else was 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 231 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
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Rusty Bucket - Rookwood

2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Sarno
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

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