Rusty Bucket - Westerville

Name: Rusty Bucket - Westerville
Address: 400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH, United States, 43082
Telephone: (614) 890-3663
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (563)

$30 and under

American

400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
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
Neighborhood
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 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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 563 people are saying

Rusty Bucket - Westerville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Best Service
Columbus
Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rusty Bucket in Westerville offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "excellent food and service." The pub atmosphere is charming, and the menu delights with standout dishes like meatloaf, stroganoff, and the double nickel salad. While happy hour is a highlight, reservations are advised as it gets busy. Enjoy the "wonderful ambiance" and attentive staff.

563 Reviews

R
Rick VIP
Columbus18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rusty Bucket is a restaurant that is hitting on all cylinders. Specifically, they are not short staffed, the food is good and service is quick, there is a least one manager walking around that will help customers, and the menu is good. I would say great but two of my favorite things (meatloaf and Beef Stroganoff) come with Mushroom Gravy and I hate Mushrooms. My wife loves Mushrooms so she can eat them.
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Dick VIP
Columbus26 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding Pub atmosphere! Great food, service and overall restaurant experience. Meatloaf and Stroganoff are both top notch.
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Krista VIP
Washington, D.C. Area68 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a very nice time at Rusty Bucket. Our server was fantastic, and the food was good as always. We always come here when we are home visiting family. It's a tradition.
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Jonathan
Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best happy hour around hands down. The half price apps are the bomb.
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Mary VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have a party of 5 and can only reserve a table for 4 on Open Table. I always have to place a call to the restaurant to add another person. They have always been accommodating, however the need for a phone call defeats the purpose of using an app to make reservations. This is annoying.
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Scott VIP
Columbus4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Double Nickel salad was outstanding. This location has a nice patio.
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Bud VIP
Columbus94 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friends out to dinner. We shared the Brussels Sprouts for an appetizer. These are definitely delicious. Then, we shared a Sicilian Pizza for dinner. The pizza was very good. Nice flavors. Our server did a nice job as the restaurant was packed!! Thank you for your hard work.
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Scott
Seattle / Eastern Washington58 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A solid meal with great service. A good regional chain tavern/bar. If you liked Max & Erma's back when they were in the market, you will know this place. Same vibe with maybe slightly better food.
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Robert VIP
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Austin did a great job serving us. Food was fantastic.
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Barb VIP
Columbus47 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very attentive and friendly. Food was hot and we had a few leftovers.
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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 4.7 stars by 563 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

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Google Map for Rusty Bucket - Westerville

400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082

Additional information

Cross street
Africa Rd
Neighborhood
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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Offers

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

Menu

What 563 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rusty Bucket - Westerville offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rusty Bucket - Westerville restaurant rated?

Does Rusty Bucket - Westerville offer gift cards?

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