The Bucket Shack

1212 S Ironwood Dr, South Bend

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Mary Weber

We had a party of 6 and not one person was pleased with the meals. Everything was overcooked and overpriced for the quality of the meal. It took 25 minutes to pay our checks because none of them were correct. No one ever asked how you meals were. Overall a disappointing experience. Definitely room for improvement. One suggestion would be lower the volume of the music, and gear it to the demographics of the crowd.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Macey Lightner

the food was amazing and tasted great. the prices however are ridiculous. $30 (with tip) for one burger with fries, one regular drink and a “kids drink” (same price as a normal soft drink in a small plastic cup). $4 extra to add the thinnest smear of peanut butter to a burger was way too much. Went with other family and a side of coleslaw that had maybe 2 bites in the cup was the same as a full side order of fries. Everything tasted great but with the prices of things, highly doubt we’ll return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Todd Skwarcan

Much improved since opening weekend. Busy Friday night at 6pm. Kitchen seemed to be keeping up; Food was correct, delicious, and good portions. Tried the perch and it was great. Lightly breaded and very tasty. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Needless to say, very happy to see such great progress and perseverance. Now, I'm even more excited for summers on the patio! Keep up the good work!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Crystal DeMetz

Ordered a BLT and the bacon was overcooked and hard! Very small tomatoes! And it totally fell apart!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

paula stone

My family just had lunch here today and it was wonderful! The smash burger was spot on!! The chef is incredible and Miss Shanna is the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Olsen

Good food for a fair price. Service was excellent. Very friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate a gluten allergy.

Sweet potato fries were some of the best I've ever had, seemed like they were freshly chopped.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nathan Heatherly

The vibes were so great! The decorations and river view were 💯the food was very good, we got the black bean burger and chicken sandwich and had plenty to take home. Would definitely recommend! Can’t wait for the grand opening and patio weather!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anne Chenoweth-Ruble

Callahan was a delightful waitress; attentive and prompt. The burgers and onion rings were delicious. The BLT was lacking ( mostly tomato and lettuce with little amount of bacon). We understand they are still working on things since the new opening.

Cindy Weesner

I love Aaron the manager. And the service was great. Im casual and happy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

David Dirst

Price was a little high for a hamburger served in a plastic basket

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ericaeatsmetal

We stopped in during the soft opening. I really hope they try to do a few things differently come the grand opening. For starters, charging $6.99 for a basket of school lunch quality crinkle fries is absolutely audacious in the worst way possible. Like, are you serious? Almost $30 for a smash burger? Stop it. The beer is warm and I didn't get a fresh glass on my 2nd. Everything is mid at best. The service is perfectly fine, but this place seriously needs to tighten up. I'm not saying I won't be back, because summer is the best time to visit. The prices are too high for how not great the food is. I think I read something about the new owners wanting to serve good food at a reasonable price, and babes..this ain't it. I hope to come back to something different.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Beth Miller

Reservations only every time we are loosing interest in going , went once food was ok too awhile

Carla Parsons

$17 for a burger with chips. Whiskey burger was good but no whisky flavor, not done as ordered. Husband had onion rings, not beer battered and no salt, just ok. NO craft beer on tap and no selection in bottled and waiter did not understand anything about the beer. Was so excited and hopeful, so disappointed, probably won't be back. And by the way, remember this is a historic IU establishment.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

James Barcus

The Bacon Jam Burger was great just reopening. No prices on the burger menu. Still working thru problems, will return

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Spencer Boesch

Good food and friendly service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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