Rusty Bucket - Westerville

4.8

542 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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
(614) 890-3663
Website
http://www.rustybuckettavern.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andrew Studebaker
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour!!! M - F; 3-6pm Anywhere in the Bucket!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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 542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

542 Reviews

M
Mary VIP
Columbus90 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, Rusty Bucket in Westerville was WONDERFUL in every aspect! We got seated right away. Our food was delicious & server was outstanding! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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Wendell
Columbus25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Today was our annual trip to the Bucket at Polaris for the best St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage in Columbus! Only drawback was that we had to drink a non-green beer since they were out of coloring for the beer.....bummer! :)
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David
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Corned beef & cabbage was as tough as eating a rubber tire, we both left hungry. I actually laughed out loud when our server asked if we were going to return the next day - I said NO. Restaurant was cold, no need for AC when it’s raining and in 40’s-50’s. Second time this month this Cameron Mitchell restaurant disappointed. I wonder what’s going on with them.
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Todd
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding, as usual. Server was awesome!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drake is an awesome server - definitely recommend! :)
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Jean VIP
Columbus7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 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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Sarah
Columbus5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect service and delicious food!! Wonderful ambiance!!
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DianaT VIP
Columbus45 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Drake, was outstanding!!!!
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Robert VIP
Columbus10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 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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Korinne
Columbus12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 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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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 542 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 reservation

2 people

Mar 20, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Google Map for Rusty Bucket - Westerville

400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082

Additional information

Cross Street
Africa Rd
Neighbourhood
Columbus
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
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, Takeout, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.rustybuckettavern.com/
Phone number
(614) 890-3663

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Rusty Bucket - Westerville

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Offers

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

Menu

What 542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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