Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis
(317) 566-3463

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Hoosier Daddy Pork Tenderloin
Double Stacked Quesadilla
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Blackened Salmon Salad
El Cubano Sandwich
Sweet Potato Fries
Rusty Bucket Wings
French Onion Soup
Porkloin Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan

Menu

Starters
Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar-jack, black bean- tomato and corn salsa
Rusty Bucket Wings
Joe's Regular, BBQ or Habaneroblue cheese, celery
Brussels Sprouts
Fresh brussels sprouts, roasted and tossed in parmesan, served with lemon aioli
Spinach Con Queso
Homemade Liquid Gold cheese sauce, chardonnay, spinach, diced tomato, served with corn tortilla chips
Chicken Fingers
Fresh cut chicken breast, hand dipped in our house made beer batter and golden fried. Served on bed on French fries.
Peel & Eat Shrimp
New Orleans style boiled shrimp, served chilled, tossed in Old Bay, with cocktail and crab louie sauces on side.
Deep-Fried Pickles
handed dipped beer-battered dill pickle spears, served with house made cilantro ranch

Fresh Salads
Blackened Salmon Salad
Blackened fresh Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, shaved brussels sprouts and fennel, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, candied pecans, homemade honey vinaigrette
BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad
fresh grilled BBQ chicken breast, mixed greens, black bean-corn-tomato salsa, pepperjack cheese, tomato & tortillas strips with house made Ranch dressing
Simple Salad
mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressing
Cobb Salad
mixed greens, bacon, avocado, egg, cucumber, marinated grape tomato, blue cheese, all tossed with fresh grilled chicken and served with our house made red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens, grilled bacon, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles, served with our signature Double Nickel dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Salmon Double Nickel Salad
Fresh seared Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, grilled bacon bits, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,served with our signature Double Nickel dressing
Salmon Simple Salad
Seared Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of dressing
Salmon Caesar Salad
Seared fresh Atlantic Salmon, roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Chicken Nickel Salad
Fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, grilled bacon bits, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,with our signature Double Nickel dressing
Chicken Simple Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of dressing

Soups
French Onion Soup
Soup of the Day
Please call for today's offering

Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
The Legend. Panko-crusted fresh chicken breast, slathered in the Famous Joe's Regular Sauce, topped with crumbled blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served on our toasted Sesame Brioche Bun.
El Cubano
Braised pork carnitas, tavern ham, pickle chips, house made mustard served on our pressed bay city bread.
Hoosier Daddy Pork Tenderloin
Indiana State Fair Classic!Pork Tenderloin, breaded and crispy fried, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, on our toasted Sesame Brioche Bun. side of mayo
Turkey Club
sliced hot turkey and cheddar cheese piled high and topped with tomato, lettuce, bacon, and mayo on wheat toast
Philly
shaved ribeye, green and red peppers, carmelized onion, mushroom, melted provolone
Beer Battered Fish Sandwich
Hand dipped in homemade beer batter and golden fried. American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion Served on our toasted Sesame Brioche Bun.
Reuben
slow-braised corned beef brisket, swiss, 1000 Island, sauerkraut, grilled artisan rye bread
Italian Torpedo
grilled Italian sausage topped with capicola ham, salami, provolone, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncinis and Italian dressing

Burgers
The Rusty Bucket Burger
American Classic Burger- 1/2 Pound of our proprietary blend ground beef, Topped with melted Amercan cheese, Mayo, Sweet pickle Relish, Dill Pickle slices, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion served on our toasted Brioche Bun.
Bacon Burger
Double the Bacon- Grilled Bacon on top of a 1/2 pound ground beef & bacon patty, Sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, house made garlic aioli. Served on our toasted Golden Brioche bun.
Sliders Entree
4 mini burgers, caramelized onions, American cheese, pickle chips on our special recipe potato buns, served on a bed of Seasoned French Fries
Turkey Burger
Bucket Burger's side hustle.Fresh groud turkey, melted American cheese, mayo, pickle chips, LTO (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion) **100% Whole-Wheat Bun available upon request.
The Imposter Burger
Plant-based patty, American cheese, Mayo, Relish, Pickle, Onion & Tomato. 100% Whole Wheat Bun

Main Plates
Fish 'N Chips
1/2 Pound of hand dipped pilsner-battered cold-water Haddock, served with seasoned french fries
Soy Glazed Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon chef-cut in house, Seared & slathered in Soy Sugar-Cane glaze and topped with Toasted Sesame seeds. Served with Sticky Rice & Stir-Fried Green Beans.
Baja Tacos
Blackened mahi mahi, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, avocado lime crema, served with a side of Mexican Street Corn.
Beef Stroganoff
A Supper-time Classic. Slow-roasted & pulled pot roast, fresh mushrooms, and wild mushroom cream sauce tossed with pappardelle pasta, topped with sour creamand scallions and served with garlic cheese bread
Chicken Parm
panko-crusted fresh chicken breast, house made tomato ragout, melted provolone& mozzarella, served on a bed of pasta alfredo with garlic bread.
Meatloaf
Ma! The Meatloaf! French Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Wild Mushroom Demi sauce
New York Strip
Seared NY Strip, basted in Garlic Butter, and topped with fresh wild mushrooms. Served with Seasoned French Fries.

Pizza
Wild Mushroom
Super Mario's Favorite! house made fresh dough, truffle oil, roasted garlic, fresh wild mushroom blend, caramelized onion, spinach, fresh shredded mozzarella & provolone
Pepperoni & Peppers
House made fresh dough, Ezzo pepperoni & fresh Hungarian peppers, fresh shredded mozzarella & provolone topped with our special pizza seasoning blend and fresh herb mix.
Cheese Pizza
House made fresh dough, Fresh Shredded provolone & mozzarella cheese blend, topped with our special pizza seasoning blend.
Veggie
House made fresh dough, Sauteed spinach, fresh wild mushroom blend, house roasted tomato, green and red peppers,onion, green olive, house shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese blend topped with our special pizza seasoning and fresh herb mix.
The Big Sicilian
House made fresh dough, crumbled Italian sausage, Ezzo pepperoni, tavern ham, bell peppers, caramelized onion, house shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese mix, topped with our special pizza seasoning and fresh herb mix.
Margherita
House made fresh dough, roasted tomatoes, garlic infused oil, fresh mozzarella, and torn basil

Beer ToGo
6-Pack Coors Light
6-Pack Bud Light
6-Pack Miller Light

Wine ToGo
Hangtime Pinot Noir
Jacobs Creek Chardonnay
Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling
Seven Daughters Moscato
Beringer White Zinfandel
Honig Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Zonin Prosseco
Chapoutier Belleruche Rose
Spellbound Cabernet
Red Diamond Merlot
Villa Sandi Pinot Grigio
Chateau Souverain Chardonnay
McManis Pinot Grigio
Imagery Pinot Noir
EOS Cabernet

Sides
Mexican Street Corn
French Fries
Mac 'n Cheese
Garlic Bread
Side of Garlic Bread
Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
Broccoli
Fresh Fruit Cup
Stir Fry Beans
Mashed Potatoes
Cole Slaw
Kettle Chips
Sticky Rice

Kid's Menu
Kids' Chicken Fingers
BBQ Or Honey Mustard
Kids Sliders
2 mini burgers made with our fresh ground beef, with or without cheese served on our artisan potato buns.
Kids' Fish 'n Chips
4 oz. portion of our beer-battered Atlantic cod with choice of side
Kids Spaghetti
Served with Garlic Bread
Kids Tacos
flour tortillas, Seasoned Ground Beef Lettuce,and shredded cheddar cheese...not just for Tuesdays!
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Mac 'n Cheese
Fresh made to order, melted American cheese, cream, and elbow macaroni noodles.

Desserts
Sticky Bun Bread Pudding
It Will Leave Your Taste Buds Saying, Oops-Pow Surprise! OOHHHHH!!! Baked croissants and vanilla custard, caramel, pecans, vanilla bean ice cream
Strawberry Cheesecake
Macerated strawberry, whipped cream And bonus, it's gluten-free friendly!
Triple Chocolate Cake
ooey-gooey!!! homemade chocolate cake topped with caramel sauce

Gluten-Free Friendly
Gluten Free Bacon Burger
Double the bacon- Grilled bacon on top of a 1/2 pound ground beef & bacon patty , cheddar, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, served on a Gluten Free Bun.
Gluten Free Sides
Gluten Free Pan Seared Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, chef-cut in house, Seared and served with mashed potatoes, stir fry green beans
Gluten Free Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar jack, black bean-tomato-corn salsa & corn tortillas
Extras: Gluten Free Sauces & Dressings
Gluten Free Turkey Burger
Fresh Ground Turkey Breast, Melted American Cheese, mayo, pickle and LTO (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion) on a gluten free bun.
Gluten Free Baja Fish Tacos
blackened mahi mahi, pico de gallo, cabbage, avocado lime cream, corn tortillas
Gluten Free Rusty Bucket Burger
American Classic Burger! 1/2 pound of our proprietary blend ground beef, topped with melted Amercian cheese, Mayo, Sweet Pickle Relish, Dill Pickle and LTO (lettuce, tomato, onion) and served on a Gluten Free Bun.
Gluten Free Peel 'n Eat Shrimp
New Orleans style boiled shrimp. Served chilled, tossed in Old Bay, with cocktail and crab louis sauces on the side.
Gluten Free New York Strip
Seared and garlic butter basted, topped with wild mushrooms and served with garlic whipped potatoes,
Gluten Free Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens, fresh grilled bacon, tomato, onion, served with our signature Double Nickel Dressing.

Catering
Brussels Sprouts Platter
parmesan, lemon aioliServes 8-10
Salmon Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions. Serves 8-10
Rusty Bucket Wings
Sauces: Joe's regular, BBQ or habanerocelery & blue cheese dressingServes 8-10
Peel 'n Eat Shrimp
chilled, Old Bay, crab louis, cocktail sauce Serves 8-10
Sliders Platter
Caramelized onion, American cheese, pickleServes 8-10
Spinach Con Queso
liquid gold, chardonnay, spinach, tomato, corn chips
Double Stacked Quesadilla Platter
blackened chicken, cheddar, pepper jack,black bean & corn salsaServes 8-10
Double Nickel Salad
bacon, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,house dressing Serves 6-8
Double Nickel Chicken Salad
mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions. Serves 8-10
Platter Simple Salad
Platter Simple Salad with Chicken
carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressingServes 6-8
Platter Simple Salad with Salmon
carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressingServes 6-8
BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad
BBQ glazed chicken, greens, black bean & corn salsa, tomato, pepper jack, tortilla, cilantro ranchServes 6-8
Turkey Club
turkey, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato,mayo, wheat breadServes 8-10
Beef Stroganoff Platter
pot roast, wild mushroom cream, scallions,sour creamServes 6-8
Chicken Parm Platter
panko-crusted, tomato ragout, alfredo noodleServes 6-8
Broccoli
Fresh Fruit
Cole Slaw
Macaroni 'n Cheese
Serves 8-10
Mashers
French Green Beans Platter
Kettle Chips Platter
Platter Greek Salad
mixed greens, cured vegetables, pickled onion,marinated tomato, kalamata olive, pepperoncini,chick pea, feta, greek vinaigretteServes 6-8
Platter Greek Salad with Chicken
mixed greens, cured vegetables, pickled onion,marinated tomato, kalamata olive, pepperoncini,chick pea, feta, greek vinaigretteServes 6-8
Platter Greek Salad with Salmon
mixed greens, cured vegetables, pickled onion,marinated tomato, kalamata olive, pepperoncini,chick pea, feta, greek vinaigretteServes 6-8
Platter Caesar Salad
Platter Caesar Salad with Chicken

Extra Sauces & Dressings
Sauces
Dressings

Extras
Bottle Nickel Dressing
16 oz bottle of our fan favorite, our Double Nickel Dressing!
Utensils
Ketchup Packets
Ketchup Packets
Mayo Packets
Mayo Packets
Bag Ice
A bag of pellet ice.

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Recent Reviews

Stellar service (Levi), food, and atmosphere. We had a reservation for a specific table, and that was honored. The restaurant was absolutely packed at 4:15 on a Friday. Highly recommend the Happy Hour Juicy Lucy burger, and we also enjoyed the tenderloin, fish sandwich, and sweet potato fries. All food was served hot and in a timely fashion. We are becoming "frequent fliers" at Rusty Bucket!
August 2025
One of the best kept secrets in all of northern Indianapolis is the Rusty Bucket on 86th Street / Ditch Road. Every week day afternoon from 4 until 6 they have an incredible happy hour pricing on appetizers, drinks, and their version of the Juicy Lucy. Well done. We have never had bad service here. Our go to is Alo, but last evening we had Emily and were impressed. Management is on the floor and very available. They run the restaurant the way it should be and the customer feels...
August 2025
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.
July 2025

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Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 566-3463