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Rusty Bucket - Dayton - Rusty Bucket - Dayton, Dayton, OH

Rusty Bucket - Dayton

4.4
4.4
210 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 3 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • 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
    (937) 436-2426
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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Offers

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

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 4:00 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 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for business meals

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for groups

  • Dayton

    Best Value

  • Dayton

    Good for business meals

  • Dayton

    Kid-friendly

  • Dayton

    Good for groups

  • Dayton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Dayton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dayton

    Lively

  • Dayton

    American

210 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very good, especially for them squeezing my reservation in the day of for a very busy night which I very much appreciate!

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded 2 days ago

    We are happy we could get your reservation in and find room to accomodate you and your group! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!

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  2. Adrianna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great food, amazing service, it was a last minute decision for us and I'm glad we chose this place, first time trying it and will definitely be back!

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on September 16, 2023

    So happy to hear we could treat you to a wonderful experience and we can't wait to see you next time Adrianna!

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  3. SusieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was good. The service was efficient. The Rusty Bucket team worked well together as several people checked on us. I liked being able to make a reservation on a Saturday night for less than six people.

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on September 8, 2023

    We are always happy to accommodate no matter the day to give you the best experience we can. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Hope

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to watch a sports game. Tip your servers good. They are out there working!

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  5. JamesF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Nice time. Pricy but good food. Good service. I liked being able to make a reservation.

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  6. MikeT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I've been to this Rusty Bucket many times. Everything was very good. With the size of our group we had to be seated outside. Normally that's not a problem but the problem you have to watch out for is the sunset. It was very tough on our guest facing the west for about an hour and a half. Besides that, everything was great and our waitress was exceptional.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We actually arrived for our reservation early and they were able to sit us within 5 mins. Our waiter was very pleasant and excellent. Food was good.

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on September 1, 2023

    Thank you for the 5 star review and hope to see you and your party again soon!

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  8. 2PupMom

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food. We both had the Buffalo chicken sandwich w/sweet potato fries instead of chips. Great about handling requests, like extra sauce on the side, no tomato, etc. Our waitress was excellent. She made suggestions from the menu, informed us of any specials. She didn't make a pest of herself, checking on us constantly. We were able to eat and converse as we pleased. She was a good level of attentive and offered drink refills without us even having to ask. Good casual place to eat and visit. Pricing is the only thing that would keep me from going too often, paying over $20+ a piece for lunch.

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  9. ElizabethM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The waitress was friendly, but could have come by more often to check on the table. Also, extra napkins would have been helpful. Food was good, but we had to get hotter fries.

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  10. PamelaT

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat and catch up with friends. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Indoor and outdoor, as well as, seating available

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on September 8, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant and give us good pointers to pass on to the staff. We can't wait to see you again!

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  11. LoisD22

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were pleasantly surprised that the food was so good. I had the reuben sandwiched it was very good. The Mexican corn salad was very spicy, overall good.

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  12. Summiteer1

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall, a great venue for a family birthday party. Overall food was very good, however, some of my wife's entre was cold when food was delivered and we had to send it back. Service was outstanding.

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  13. BHSR

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We had 6:30 reservations for outside. They had us down for inside. We should have taken the table inside because the sun was setting and the sun was directly on the people at the end of the table when we arrived. The manager refused to lower the shade even halfway. By the end of the dinner the sun was directly on the entire table and we were taking turns holding an umbrella to shade the table. We would have gone inside but it was too cold inside for a few of the people. Food was okay but below the level of an Applebees, Friday’s or Chili’s. They brought the food out but two orders were mixed up so they had to take them back to the kitchen. There was paper found in my mashed potatoes. At this point I was done with the place. The manager did take that meal off the bill. The server was nice, the people around us were nice. Bathroom was adequately clean. It’s a sad thing. I will not need to visit them again. There are other choices just next door, across and down the street.

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  14. Carl

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Other than the fact I was served the wrong entree, which was corrected immediately, and the noisy table b ehind us it was very enjoyable. The service was good and the food delicious.

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  15. GinaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Able to make reservations! Good good! Reliable service!

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  16. MikeR

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Oh, I would go there again. Went with my daughter and two granddaughters. Food was good but one order did not get put in and food was served after the rest of us were finished.

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  17. RogerD

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great server, good food and would recommend this location to everyone.

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  18. MatthewA

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food, but expensive for what it was. TVs were too loud, causing people to talk louder, making the noise level too high for casual conversation.

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  19. KelliT

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The server was friendly and efficient. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. We have a couple different pizzas, the chicken Parmesan and a burger, along with a few drinks. We were seated in the enclosed patio area and they had the heaters going. It was very comfortable.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was attentive without hovering. The manager walked around to ask about our food and if it met our expectations. The club sandwich was perfect and my dinner companion had the sliders which she enjoyed. The margarita is not to be beaten. Cannot wait to go back.

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  21. lanceb

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything went well. Food was good. Table was ready when we got there. Overall very happy and will be back.

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  22. StacyM

    Cleveland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    I would not recommend this restaurant. The food took over an hour to arrive at our table and was not very good. Anything deep fried such as chicken strips and onion rings was greasy and tasted like fish (I am presuming everything is fried in the same oil). Waitress was not very attentive and we had to ask for refills several times after our glasses sat empty.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waitress was wonderful. So polite and made us feel welcome!

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  24. PatriceW

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed dinner with friends. Food was delicious and service was great,

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  25. bobka

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent overall experience. Met with friends and had a nice time

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on February 13, 2023

    Thanks for being a Raving Fan

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Service was bad no drink refills and manager didn’t show after requested

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  27. NickH

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our server was professional and attentive.

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  28. KelleyP

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We showed up at reservation time and our table was waiting. Our server was friendly and efficient! The manager came to our table as well. Also, the food was fast and yummy. Overall, it was a great experience!

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on January 31, 2023

    It was nice meeting you Kelley. Thanks again for being great Raving Fans!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Dinner was very good. The wings were tasty and a good size. Meatloaf and chicken fingers were also very good. Our server was great. He kept us in drinks and regularly cleared away used dishes and trash, something most servers neglect.

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on January 31, 2023

    Thank you for pointing out those special littlie things our staff does. We would love to hear how we can make our Ambience better!

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  30. LisaP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly, accommodating, manager checked on us, great waitress!

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  31. thediningMC

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    The service ok mediocre. My mother ordered fish and chips and one of the pieces was chicken. My wife's sliders didn't have onions as stated on the menu.

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  32. JenniferH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a party of 9 and we sat out on the patio. It was heated and there was a fire so it added even more ambiance to our evening. The food was delicious, the service was spectacular and we will definitely be back!

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  33. DebSatt

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great happy hour prices! 50% off apps and $1 off drinks. Was seated right away. Server was very attentive and friendly. Food was good and presented nicely. I would go back and I would recommend to others!

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  34. jcindayton

    Cincinnati

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a get-together with a friend, but we also got to enjoy some great food and service! My friend had the Blackened Salmon salad while I had a Double Nickel Salad and French Onion soup. The food was served hot and was terrific! Our server Dayle was great, too!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Out on a shopping trip with girls! Had a great experience. Service was good. The only negative I have is the waitress was clearing a table next to ours and was complaining about the tip she received from that table loudly so that we all heard.

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on December 1, 2022

    We apologize for our server not respecting your and your guest dining experience. One of our principles that we coach is to "remember you are always on stage." We will be reminding our servers about this principle. We appreciate your feedback and allowing us to correct this.

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  36. JulieP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Horrible service and mediocre food taste. Happy hour special is good. Server never checked on us and was unfriendly and unwelcoming. It was our first time visiting. We won’t be back.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Server knew nothing about the menu. He barely came by. Food was morning special and overpriced. Underwhelming experience. Will not be back.

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  38. KeithH

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and so was the food. Would go again.

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on October 18, 2022

    Aww shucks Keith you really know how to make us feel special! Thanks for letting everyone know you're a Raving Fan!! We can't wait to see you again soon!

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  39. Cruiser

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was good,great selection of beers and cocktails nice bar and nice clean bathrooms will eat there again

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on October 18, 2022

    With all these stars floating around us our mom thought we got knocked out! Thanks for being a Raving Fan and sharing what we do well with everyone!

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  40. jcindayton

    Cincinnati

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Needed a quick dinner spot to meet a friend and Rusty Bucket never disappoints! It's now a "go to" place for me. Made a quick reservation via Open Table and got in, then perused a great menu of options. i settled on the Cod-Wich while my friend enjoyed the meatloaf. Both were wonderful!

    Rusty Bucket - DaytonResponded on October 18, 2022

    Its so great to hear how Raving Fans become raving fans. If you love our fish sandwich; I recommend you give our Baja Tacos or Blackened Salmon Salad on your next visit. Please ask for Christopher the next time you stop by.

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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 - Dayton using the Order Online button. Rusty Bucket - Dayton also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (937) 436-2426.

Rusty Bucket - Dayton is rated 4.4 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - Dayton 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

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Rusty Bucket - Dayton

2812 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dayton
  • 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
  • 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, Wine
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