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Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch, Indianapolis, IN

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

4.8
4.8
579 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2257

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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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Menu

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 579 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Best Value

  • Indiana

    American

  • Indianapolis

    Best Value

  • Indianapolis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch is a vibrant neighborhood gem with "delicious food" and a "fun, welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly staff" and the "amazing variety" on the menu. Known for its "tavern vibe," it's perfect for families and casual outings. Highly recommended by regulars!

579 Reviews

  1. Katy

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    nothing really to add but this AP requires 50 minimum characters in this field

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  2. Tom VIP

    Indiana26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service. Our server Drew was very attentive.

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  3. ellen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was wonderful, very fun, energetic, and professional. The for was delicious, with generous portions.

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  4. James VIP

    Jacksonville34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, Armando was an excellent server. Very friendly and attentive. Food is always good and reasonably priced. A great neighborhood stop.

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  5. Lynne VIP

    Indiana23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks! Lots of TV’s for watching NCAA tournament.

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  6. Nikita VIP

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the happy hour specials and ambience. This is also our kiddos favorite restaurant. As a parent it’s fun to have a place with a tavern vibe that’s also kid friendly! Everything we’ve tried is delicious and all of the staff is super friendly!

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  7. Griffin

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the same kind server that we did 3 months ago and he remembered us! I had the cheesesteak again and it was amazing the philly sauce is sooo good. We get the nachos with fries instead of chips, they are soo good. Love this place.

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  8. Heather

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cheddar blanket nachos were fabulous as was the buffalo chicken sandwich. We got multiple cocktails that were very well made. Service and ambiance was perfect!

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  9. Jim

    Indiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service! We go there about once a week.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great experience! Easy for family to go out to eat. Something for everyone!

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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 4.8 stars by 579 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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  4. Indianapolis
  5. Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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
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