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Rusty Bucket - Clintonville - Rusty Bucket - Clintonville, Columbus, OH

Rusty Bucket - Clintonville

4.6
4.6
292 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern (RBRT) welcomes you and is committed to providing a safe dining experience with genuine hospitality. RBRT is using all reasonable efforts to comply with CDC, State, and local safety guidelines. All RBRT locations use the iWave air filtration systems and maintain stringent health and safety protocols. If you have questions about our practices, please ask a member of our restaurant management team. Thank you.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (614) 261-0385

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Clintonville

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Offers

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

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Half Priced App's & Pizzas; $5 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 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Kid-friendly

  • Columbus

    Kid-friendly

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  1. SuzanneH

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alway a great time at the Rusty Bucket, delicious food, fun atmosphere, and attentive wait staff!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Went for an early St Patrick’s Day dinner. We both had the corn beef and cabbage special and it was delicious! We had great service, was an enjoyable experience
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great day out with the family on St. Patrick’s Day and great service from our server Dan.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food
  5. Geri

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Neighborhood atmosphere. Great for lunch. Easy parking. Love the outside dining area!
  6. MaryAnn

    Columbus

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Valentine’s Day meal out. We had excellent food, perfectly prepared. Half-price wine bottles were a bonus.
  7. Smilefwc

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the food and good service, even when it was busy.
  8. JustinM

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great server, good happy hour pricing. Normal pricing a little high for casual dining.
  9. NancyW

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 6 friends and I met up for lunch and we all loved our food and our server, Nick. After I left one of my friends called to say I had left my credit card behind. She and one of the others were still in the lobby and Nick caught up with them to give my credit card to them. I was very thankful. We will be back!
  10. Bonbon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Loved the fried fish. French fries were Luke warm at best.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience. The reservation system was seamless, we went right to our seats and were helped right away. Great food and service
  12. AprilJ

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was “Joe” very personable and attentive
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent. Very attentive.
  14. SteveB

    Columbus

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    With a menu broad enough for our three generations of diverse eaters, all of which was delicious, the Clintonville Rusty Bucket was a great place to gather while everyone was in town. Great service (Thanks Allison) only enhanced our evening.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A well oiled machine. Staff is extremely professional especially when paying attention to detail. Food was prepared to our satisfaction. Surely will go again.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s our new go-to date night! we have been twice, love the Brussels sprouts. We have tried a little bit of everything except the pizza but that’s next. Another thing we love is the service!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    New year’s eve dinner. The food was good and the service was great.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was good
  19. SteveB

    Columbus

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great evening at the Clintonville Rusty Bucket... our first time being served by Kelsey who, despite having a full table load, provided friendly, attentive and efficient service. We'll be back!
  20. Jake

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently surprised by the quality of the food and dining experience. Will definitely come back (pssssst....try the Sicilian Pizza!)
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The salad and service were fantastic!
  22. SteveB

    Columbus

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Welcoming environment, good food, attentive friendly service.
  23. TimD

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the greeting at the door to signing the check, we've always been made to feel welcome and like family at RB!! It's conveniently located and well-staffed!! Food was great as usual.
  24. ReneeO

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We waited for fifteen minutes after being seated and no one came to our table to greet us. We left after telling the hostess what had happened.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I frequent Rusty bucket a lot. I have to say this was the first time that I was less impressed with my food there. I ordered the meatloaf which was decent, but the mashed potatoes were lumpy, dry and lacked flavor. I ordered a piece of their pumpkin dessert to go, which was good as I tasted it when I got home however it was quite expensive for the size of piece I got. I will not let this experience deter me from going back however, it may not be my go to restaurant when I just wanna casual dinner
  26. BobbyBev

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The only complaint I have is that there are limited items that can be made gluten-free (why one burger and not the others?). Since I've had dietary limitations placed on my by allergies, I've become more sensitive to what is being provided by restaurants. This is an OK option, but it could definitely be better.
  27. SteveB

    Columbus

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stew Stephens and his team always take great care of us and Allison makes sure our meal enjoyable with attentive service (this review is in no way influenced by half price wine bottle night 😊)
  28. SteveB

    Columbus

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fun evening with good friends and good food at the Clintonville Rusty Bucket... and Allison always makes our experience even more enjoyable!
  29. adamh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Service was good. Food was room temperature and nothing special.
  30. LucindaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was simply excellent! The liquior was about 1.50 too expensive! I liked the ambience of this particular RB. First time and I will return. David our bartender was exceptional!
  31. LynnC

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, good service, comfortable atmosphere.
  32. MollieY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Appetizers were very small. Everything was a bit pricey for what you get. Fish and chips for $19. 25, but not a big enough portion that I couldn't finish it all, so I thought that was too high. Buffalo cauliflower were very good. Waiter forgot our sweet potato fries and had to be reminded. No drink refills. All in all I prefer old bag of nails.
  33. SteveB

    Columbus

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A REALLY busy evening but the service, meals and attention to detail was still on point. Thanks to Kyle for taking good care of us (as usual).
  34. LisaN

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks go out to Allison for being an amazing server! We had a lovely family dinner in the private room which worked out perfectly. We so appreciate everything!
  35. CinderellaQ

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Giovanni was our server and he was excellent. Our potty training toddler made quite a puddle under his high chair. By the time I got back from the restroom the mess had been cleaned and the high chair replaced. I didn’t have to say one word to anyone. That was amazing, mostly b/c that is embarrassing every time it happens. I had asked about why the rice is not considered gluten free and our server said he’d find out, but he never got back to me. So I ask again, why is it not considered GF? Is it a seasoning you put in it? Rice itself is gluten free. The chikky chikky bowl would be so much more filling if it had rice in it. Or is there a bean alternative? Otherwise we are very pleased with RB, and come almost weekly.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful waitress. Food was great!
  37. MaureenA

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish I remembered our server's name - he was THE BEST!!!
  38. MiriamH

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wish there was round table for 8. Much better for conversation.
  39. Conneee

    Columbus

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very kid friendly and everything you need from a menu
  40. KateT

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haley was great. Good food, attentive service. Good selection of choices

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Rusty Bucket - Clintonville using the Order Online button. Rusty Bucket - Clintonville also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rusty Bucket - Clintonville also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 261-0385.

Rusty Bucket - Clintonville is rated 4.6 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - Clintonville 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

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
  • Logo image for Uber Eats
Google Map for Rusty Bucket - Clintonville

4109 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214-3233

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Clintonville

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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