Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

Name: Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch
Address: 1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46260-2257
Telephone: (317) 566-3463
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (605)

$30 and under

American

1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2257

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

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 Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–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
(317) 566-3463
Website
http://www.myrustybucket.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sean Grant
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2257
Neighborhood
Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
Cross street
86th & Ditch
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 605 people are saying

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Indiana
Best Value
Indiana
Neighborhood gem
Indianapolis
Best Value
Indianapolis
Neighborhood gem
Indianapolis
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "consistently good food" and "stellar service" with a friendly atmosphere. Patrons praise the diverse menu, highlighting the "best buffalo chicken sandwiches" and pizzas, especially the "mushroom pizza." A great spot for families, sports enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a lively tavern vibe.

605 Reviews

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Lori
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had meat loaf. It was good, but it wasn’t hot enough.
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Susan
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and so was the atmosphere. Will definitely be going back!
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Kevin
Indiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed ourselves at the Rusty Bucket. We had a party of four and all of us enjoyed our food. We had great service from Nancy. The food at Rusty Bucket is consistently good. We especially like their pizzas--with the mushroom pizza my favorite. One of our party also had the blackened salmon which was really good.
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Rolly VIP
Indiana52 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the dinner was good as always. with the exception of forgetting jalapeños on the dinner salads and the draft of the air conditioner blower it was as nice a visit as usual.
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James VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida36 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood place. Very friendly and attentive staff. Good menu variety and all very tasty.
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elissa
Indiana5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My daughter looked up good restaurants for fish and chips for her 20th bday. It was worth the drive from Plainfield. Delicious-one of the best buffalo chicken sandwiches ever. The ONLY issue is the menu reads kettle chips which makes one think they are housemade. NOPE- just good old Lays. They definitely need to change that on the menu- very disappointing. Everything else- perfect!
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David
Indiana5 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Rusty Bucket is very dependable. Good food and service
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Tim
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was very nice, decorated with little signs, and dim lights. Plenty of tvs for sports! Great food and drink options.
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Brad
Indiana12 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really like this place. The food and service are very good. However. We were there at 1 pm Thursday, not too busy, and the time it took to get our food was longer than I would expect for a non busy time. It was like this the last time also. Maybe a cook called in, I don't know. It's good but don't be in a hurry.
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Gary
Alabama11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places; a great neighborhood spot
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FAQs

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 566-3463.

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch is rated 4.9 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch 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

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Google Map for Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2257

Additional information

Cross street
86th & Ditch
Neighborhood
Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–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
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Grant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.myrustybucket.com/
Phone number
(317) 566-3463

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Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

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