Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern Menu

Introducing the Menu at Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern

Located in Columbus, OH, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern specializes in comfort food and American fare, offering a cozy, casual atmosphere perfect for families and friends. Their menu features a delightful mix of classic pub dishes, including standout offerings like the boneless wings and fried shrimp, which are crowd-favorites during happy hour. The French onion soup and hearty 3-way are must-tries, demonstrating their commitment to quality.

  • Happy Hour Specials: Enjoy half-priced appetizers from 3-6 PM, a perfect time to gather with friends.
  • Seating Options: Features outdoor seating, ideal for enjoying a meal in the open air.
  • Kid-Friendly: A diverse menu makes it a go-to spot for families.

The friendly service and vibrant ambiance make every visit memorable, making Rusty Bucket a staple for those wanting great food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Daily Specials

Monday Fried Shrimp

Over a half pound butterflied Shrimp, hand breaded with our special seasoned beer batter and panko breadcrumbs then fried to golden brown. Served with Seasoned French fries, tartar and cocktail sauce on the side.

$24.99

Tuesday Taco Salad

Back from the RB Vault collection.Seasoned Taco Beef, refried beans and melted cheddar slathered on a toasted tostada shell. Shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and jalapeno tossed in our house made Ranch dressing and topped with cilantro sprigs, scallions and sour cream drizzle.

$20.39

Wednesday Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

The Indy State Fair Classic! Center cut pork loin breaded with our secret spiced batter, golden fried and topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle chip and onion and served with side of mayonnaise.

$18.79

Thursday Italian Torpedo

IT'S BACK!!! Grilled Salami, Tavern ham, and Italian Sausage, Melted Provolone, Shredded Lettuce, Torpedo Relish (Diced white onion, Diced Tomato and Peppercinis) and slathered with homemade balsamic dressing

$19.39

Friday Shrimp Scampi

Sauteed Shrimp, white wine garlic butter sauce, herb-compound butter, oven roasted tomato, grated Parmesan and red pepper flake for a hint of spice, and tossed in spaghetti. served with garlic cheese bread

$27.49

Sunday Kentucky Hot Brown

A legend born at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Oven Roasted Turkey, griddled and topped with Sliced Tomato, piled on Toasted Brioche, then covered in our home-made Parmesan Mornay Sauce and finished with Grilled bacon strips and scallions. A Sunday must have.

$21.29

Saturday Coney Dogs

The Bucket favorite has returned! 2 All-Beef Hot Dogs on buttered split top sesame buns, topped with Dijon mustard, house recipe sirloin chili, and fine shredded cheddar cheese. Side of Diced white onion. Served with Seasoned fries.

$21.29

Double Stacked Quesadilla

So nice we stacked it twice. blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar-jack, black bean- tomato and corn salsa

$18.79

Chicken Fingers

Fresh cut chicken breast, hand dipped in our house made beer batter and golden fried. Served on bed on French fries.

$18.79

Spinach Con Queso

Homemade Liquid Gold queso, chardonnay, spinach, diced tomato, served with house fried corn tortilla chips

$16.69

Deep-Fried Pickles

handed dipped beer-battered dill pickle spears, served with house made cilantro ranch

$15.69

Peel & Eat Shrimp

New Orleans style boiled shrimp, served chilled, tossed in Old Bay, with cocktail and crab louie sauces on side.

$18.39

Brussels Sprouts

Fresh brussels sprouts, roasted and tossed in parmesan, served with lemon aioli

$15.89

Rusty Bucket Wings

Fresh wings crispy fried, served with choice of house made sauce: Sauce choices: Our Signature Joes Regular Sauce (Medium),Traditional BBQ (Mild), Habanero (Hot) Or our Limited Time Feature Sauce: Korean BBQ (Medium spice) served with blue cheese & celery

$19.69

Starters

Fresh Salads

Double Nickel Salad

mixed greens, grilled bacon, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles, served with our signature Double Nickel dressing

$10.39

Chicken Nickel Salad

Fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, grilled bacon bits, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,with our signature Double Nickel dressing

$20.69

Salmon Double Nickel Salad

Fresh seared Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, grilled bacon bits, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,served with our signature Double Nickel dressing

$25.39

Simple Salad

mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressing

$10.39

Chicken Simple Salad

fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of dressing

$20.69

Salmon Simple Salad

Seared Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of dressing

$25.39

Caesar Salad

roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing

$10.39

Chicken Caesar Salad

fresh grilled chicken breast, roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing

$20.69

Salmon Caesar Salad

Seared fresh Atlantic Salmon, roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing

$25.39

Blackened Salmon Salad

Blackened fresh Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, shaved brussels sprouts and fennel, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, candied pecans, homemade honey vinaigrette

$25.69

Cobb Salad

mixed greens, bacon, avocado, egg, cucumber, marinated grape tomato, blue cheese, all tossed with fresh grilled chicken and served with our house made red wine vinaigrette

$21.29

BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad

fresh grilled BBQ chicken breast, mixed greens, black bean-corn-tomato salsa, pepperjack cheese, tomato & tortillas strips with house made Ranch dressing

$20.69

French Onion Soup

$9.99

Sirloin Chili

$9.99

Soups

Sandwiches

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

The Legend. Panko-crusted fresh chicken breast, slathered in the Famous Joe's Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Crumbles, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served on our toasted Sesame Brioche Bun.

$19.79

Reuben

slow-braised corned beef brisket, swiss, 1000 Island, sauerkraut, grilled artisan rye bread

$20.39

El Cubano

Braised pork carnitas, tavern ham, swiss cheese, pickle chips, house made mustard served on our pressed bay city bread.

$20.89

Philly

shaved ribeye, green and red peppers, carmelized onion, mushroom, melted provolone

$19.79

Turkey Club

sliced hot turkey and cheddar cheese piled high and topped with tomato, lettuce, bacon, and mayo on wheat toast

$19.39

Beer Battered Fish Sandwich

Hand dipped in homemade beer batter and golden fried. American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion Served on our toasted Sesame Brioche Bun.

$19.79

The Rusty Bucket Burger

The Original Half-Pounder. Our proprietary blend ground beef, Topped with melted American cheese, Mayo, Sweet pickle Relish, Dill Pickle slices, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion served on our toasted Sesame Brioche Bun.

$19.79

Turkey Burger

Fresh ground turkey, melted American cheese, mayo, pickle chips, LTO (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion) **100% Whole-Wheat Bun available upon request.

$19.39

The Imposter Burger

Plant-based patty, American cheese, Mayo, Relish, Pickle, Onion & Tomato. 100% Whole Wheat Bun

$20.39

Bacon Cheddar Burger

Double the Bacon- Grilled Bacon on top of a 1/2 pound fresh ground beef & bacon patty, Sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, house made garlic aioli. Served on our toasted Sesame Brioche bun.

$21.69

Sliders Entree

4 mini burgers, caramelized onions, American cheese, pickle chips on special recipe potato buns, served on a bed of Seasoned French Fries

$19.79

Burgers

Main Plates

Baja Tacos

Blackened mahi mahi, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, avocado lime crema on flour street tortillas served with a side of Mexican Street Corn.

$24.19

Meatloaf

Ma! The Meatloaf! House blended seasoned meatloaf mix, baked with Mom's special touches, French Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Wild Mushroom Demi sauce

$22.89

New York Strip

Seared 10-oz NY Strip, basted in Garlic Butter, and topped with fresh wild mushrooms. Served with Seasoned French Fries.

$36.29

Cincinnati 3-Way

garlic buttered spaghetti noodles, covered in sirloin and bean chili, melted cheddar, onion, tomato, sour cream, scallions.

$20.89

Soy Glazed Salmon

Fresh Atlantic Salmon chef-cut in house, Seared & slathered in Soy Sugar-Cane glaze and topped with Toasted Sesame seeds. Served with Sticky Rice & Stir-Fried Green Beans.

$30.89

Beef Stroganoff

Supper is ready. Slow-roasted & pulled pot roast, fresh mushrooms, and wild mushroom cream sauce tossed with pappardelle pasta, topped with sour creamand scallions and served with garlic cheese bread

$24.39

Fish 'N Chips

1/2 Pound of hand dipped pilsner-battered cold-water Haddock, served with seasoned french fries

$25.39

Chicken Parmesan

panko-crusted to order fresh chicken breast, house recipe marinara, melted provolone& mozzarella, served on a bed of pasta alfredo with garlic bread.

$24.19

Margherita

House made fresh dough, roasted tomatoes, garlic infused oil, fresh mozzarella, and torn basil

$20.39

Pepperoni & Peppers

House made fresh dough, Ezzo pepperoni & fresh Hungarian peppers, fresh shredded mozzarella & provolone topped with our special pizza seasoning blend and fresh herb mix.

$20.69

Veggie

House made fresh dough, Sauteed spinach, fresh wild mushroom blend, house roasted tomato, green and red peppers,onion, green olive, house shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese blend topped with our special pizza seasoning and fresh herb mix.

$20.69

Wild Mushroom

Super Mario's Favorite! house made fresh dough, truffle oil, roasted garlic, fresh wild mushroom blend, caramelized onion, spinach, fresh shredded mozzarella & provolone

$21.89

The Big Sicilian

House made fresh dough, crumbled Italian sausage, Ezzo pepperoni, tavern ham, bell peppers, caramelized onion, house shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese mix, topped with our special pizza seasoning and fresh herb mix.

$22.19

Cheese Pizza

House made fresh dough, Fresh Shredded provolone & mozzarella cheese blend, topped with our special pizza seasoning blend.

$18.39

Pizza

Adult Drinks ToGo

Draft Bucket Punch

Mount Gay Rum, pine fin, Cointreau &fresh juices, dum dum

$12.89

Blueberry Bella

Smirnoff blueberry, muddled blueberries,simple syrup, lemon juice

$12.59

Not Spicy Bloody Mary

green, red & Hungarian peppers

$12.59

Stupid Spicy Bloody Mary

habanero, green & red peppers

$12.59

Spicy Bloody Mary

jalapeo & lime

$12.59

Pine Fin Martini

$11.89

Bourbon & Chill

Old Forester, St. Germain, chamomile simple syrup, fresh lemon, mint

$14.09

Orange Pomegranate Sangria

$10.39

Sun Comes Up in Mexico

Cazadores Reposado, Cointreau, Orange, Lime, Agave Nectar, House Grenadine

$14.09

Red Sangria

$10.39

Cold Brew Martini

wheatley vodka, house blend cold brew coffee, espresso vodka, cantera negra cafe

$12.59

6-Pack Miller Light

$18.79

6-Pack Coors Light

$18.79

6-Pack Bud Light

$18.79

6-Pack Rhinegeist Truth

$21.29

Beer ToGo

Wine ToGo

Seven Daughters Moscato

$50.09

Beringer White Zinfandel

$36.29

Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling

$40.09

Honig Sauvignon Blanc

$62.59

Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay

$62.59

Chapoutier Belleruche Rose

$50.09

Hangtime Pinot Noir

$51.29

Susana Balboa, Crios Malbec

$52.59

Red Diamond Merlot

$40.09

Imagery Pinot Noir

$61.29

EOS Cabernet

$41.29

Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Grigio

$50.09

Ruffino Pinot Grigio

$40.09

Tribute Sauvignon Blanc

$50.09

Kenwood Yulupa Chardonnay

$41.29

Fresh Fruit Cup

$6.29

Onion Rings

$6.69

Cole Slaw

$6.29

Sweet Potato Fries

$7.89

Mashed Potatoes

$6.29

Mac 'n Cheese

$7.89

Mexican Street Corn

$7.89

French Fries

$6.69

Sticky Rice

$6.89

Broccoli

$6.29

Stir Fry Beans

$6.69

Garlic Bread

Side of Garlic Bread

$3.79

Kettle Chips

$6.29

Sides

Kid's Menu

Kids Mac 'n Cheese

Fresh made to order, melted American cheese, heavy cream, and elbow macaroni noodles.

$9.69

Kids' Chicken Fingers

BBQ Or Honey Mustard

$9.99

Kids Pepperoni Pizza

$9.69

Kids Cheese Pizza

$9.69

Kids Spaghetti

Served with Garlic Bread

$9.69

Kids Cheeseburger Sliders

2 mini burgers made with our fresh ground beef and American cheese on our artisan potato buns.

$9.69

Grilled Cheese

American cheese on white bread with choice of side

$9.69

Kids' Hot Dog

all-beef hot dog with choice of side

$9.69

Sticky Bun Bread Pudding

Our special Butter Croissant bread pudding topped with caramel and pecans.

$11.29

Chocolate Ice Box Cake

rich chocolate cake, butter cream frosting, and chocolate sauce.

$11.89

Strawberry Cheesecake

New York Style Cheesecake with Macerated strawberries and whipped cream

$11.29

Desserts

Gluten-Free Friendly

Gluten Free Double Stacked Quesadilla

blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar jack, black bean-tomato-corn salsa & corn tortillas

$18.79

Gluten Free Peel 'n Eat Shrimp

New Orleans style boiled shrimp. Served chilled, tossed in Old Bay, with cocktail and crab louis sauces on the side.

$18.39

Gluten Free Double Nickel Salad

mixed greens, fresh grilled bacon, tomato, onion, served with our signature Double Nickel Dressing.

$9.99

Gluten Free Rusty Bucket Burger

American Classic Burger! 1/2 pound of our proprietary blend ground beef, topped with melted Amercian cheese, Mayo, Sweet Pickle Relish, Dill Pickle and LTO (lettuce, tomato, onion) and served on a Gluten Free Bun.

$19.79

Gluten Free Turkey Burger

Fresh Ground Turkey Breast, Melted American Cheese, mayo, pickle and LTO (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion) on a gluten free bun.

$19.39

Gluten Free Bacon Burger

Double the bacon- Grilled bacon on top of a 1/2 pound ground beef & bacon patty , cheddar, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, served on a Gluten Free Bun.

$21.69

Gluten Free Baja Fish Tacos

blackened mahi mahi, pico de gallo, cabbage, avocado lime cream, corn tortillas

$24.19

Gluten Free Pan Seared Salmon

Fresh Atlantic Salmon, chef-cut in house, Seared and served with mashed potatoes, stir fry green beans

$30.89

Gluten Free Sides

$6.29

Gluten Free Strawberry Cheesecake

Gluten Free Friendly New York style cheesecake topped with a house-made strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream

$11.29

Gluten Free New York Strip

Seared and garlic butter basted, topped with wild mushrooms and served with garlic whipped potatoes,

$36.29

Extras Gluten Free Sauces

$0.79

Extras Gluten Free Dressings

$0.79

Sauces

$0.79

Dressings

$0.79

Extra Sauces & Dressings

Extras

Utensils

$0.00

Ketchup Packets

Ketchup Packets

$0.00

Mayo Packets

Mayo Packets

$0.00

Bag Ice

A bag of pellet ice.

$2.59

Bottle Nickel Dressing

16 oz bottle of our fan favorite, our Double Nickel Dressing!

$11.29

Brussels Sprouts Platter

parmesan, lemon aioliServes 8-10

$79.39

Peel 'n Eat Shrimp

chilled, Old Bay, crab louis, cocktail sauce Serves 8-10

$91.89

Sliders Platter

Caramelized onion, American cheese, pickleServes 8-10

$92.49

Double Stacked Quesadilla Platter

blackened chicken, cheddar, pepper jack,black bean & corn salsaServes 8-10

$94.39

Double Nickel Chicken Salad

mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions. Serves 8-10

$99.99

Platter Simple Salad

$51.89

Platter Simple Salad with Chicken

carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressingServes 6-8

$91.29

Platter Simple Salad with Salmon

carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressingServes 6-8

$107.49

Beef Stroganoff Platter

pot roast, wild mushroom cream, scallions,sour creamServes 6-8

$109.99

Chicken Parm Platter

panko-crusted, tomato ragout, alfredo noodleServes 6-8

$116.89

Fresh Fruit

$46.29

Macaroni 'n Cheese

Serves 8-10

$39.39

Mashers

$31.29

French Green Beans Platter

$41.29

Kettle Chips Platter

$31.29

Platter Caesar Salad

$51.89

Platter Caesar Salad with Chicken

$91.29

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