Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

7800 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus
(614) 436-2626

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Customers' Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Bacon Burger w Fries
Double Nickel Salad
Rusty Bucket Burger
The Meatloaf Dinner
Rusty Bucket Wings
Beer Cheese Burger
Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Parmesan
Asian Tuna Wrap

Menu

Daily Specials
Tuesday: Taco Salad
Back from the RB Vault collection.Seasoned Taco Beef, refried beans and melted cheddar slathered on a toasted tostada shell. Shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and jalapeno tossed in our house made Ranch dressing and topped with cilantro sprigs, scallions and sour cream drizzle.

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

Fresh Salads
Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens, grilled bacon, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles, served with our signature Double Nickel dressing
Chicken Nickel Salad
Fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, grilled bacon bits, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,with our signature Double Nickel dressing
Simple Salad
mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressing
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
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
Blackened Salmon Salad
Blackened fresh Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, shaved fennel and brussels sprouts, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, candied pecans, honey vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
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
Chicken Caesar Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Chicken Simple Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, 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
Salmon Simple Salad
Seared Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of dressing

Soups
Sirloin Chili
French Onion Soup

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.
Turkey Club
sliced hot turkey and cheddar cheese piled high and topped with tomato, lettuce, bacon, and mayo on wheat toast
Reuben
slow-braised corned beef brisket, swiss, 1000 Island, sauerkraut, grilled artisan rye bread
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.
Chicken Finger BLT
Secret Online Menu Item from the RB Vault:Hand dipped Beer-battered chicken tenders, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on our Sesame Brioche Bun.

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.
Sliders Entree
4 mini burgers, caramelized onions, American cheese, pickle chips on special recipe potato buns, served on a bed of Seasoned French Fries
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Double the Bacon- Grilled Bacon on top of a 1/2 pound fresh ground beef & bacon patty, Sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, house made garlic aioli. Served on our toasted Golden Brioche bun.
Turkey Burger
Fresh ground 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
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 recipe marinara, melted provolone& mozzarella, served on a bed of pasta alfredo with garlic bread.
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.
Meatloaf
Ma! The Meatloaf! French Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Wild Mushroom Demi sauce
Cincinnati 3-Way
garlic buttered spaghetti noodles, covered in sirloin and bean chili, melted cheddar, onion, tomato, sour cream, scallions.
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.
Margherita
House made fresh dough, roasted tomatoes, garlic infused oil, fresh mozzarella, and torn basil
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.
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.
Cheese Pizza
House made fresh dough, Fresh Shredded provolone & mozzarella cheese blend, topped with our special pizza seasoning blend.

Adult Drinks ToGo
Draft Bucket Punch
Mount Gay Rum, pine fin, Cointreau &fresh juices, dum dum
Bourbon & Chill
Old Forester, St. Germain, chamomile simple syrup, fresh lemon, mint
Blueberry Bella
Smirnoff blueberry, muddled blueberries,simple syrup, lemon juice
Cold Brew Martini
wheatley vodka, house blend cold brew coffee, espresso vodka, cantera negra cafe
Pine Fin Cosmo
Pine Fin Martini
Not Spicy Bloody Mary
green, red & Hungarian peppers
Stupid Spicy Bloody Mary
habanero, green & red peppers
Spicy Bloody Mary
jalapeño & lime
Pine Fin on the Rocks
Sun Comes Up in Mexico
Cazadores Reposado, Cointreau, Orange, Lime, Agave Nectar, House Grenadine
Red Sangria

Beer ToGo
6-Pack CBC Bohdi
6-Pack North High Honey Wheat
6-Pack Miller Light
6-Pack Coors Light
6-Pack Bud Light
6-Pack Seventh Son Humulus Nimbus
6-Pack Rhinegeist Truth

Wine ToGo
Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling
Seven Daughters Moscato
Beringer White Zinfandel
Honig Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Zonin Prosseco
Chapoutier Belleruche Rose
Hangtime Pinot Noir
Susana Balboa, Crios Malbec
Spellbound Cabernet
Red Diamond Merlot
Chateau Souverain Chardonnay
Imagery Pinot Noir
EOS Cabernet
Glass Mountain Cabernet

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

Kid's Menu
Kids' Chicken Fingers
BBQ Or Honey Mustard
Kids Cheeseburger Sliders
2 mini burgers made with our fresh ground beef and American cheese on our artisan potato buns.
Kids Mac 'n Cheese
Fresh made to order, melted American cheese, cream, and elbow macaroni noodles.
Kids Spaghetti
Served with Garlic Bread
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids' Hot Dog
all-beef hot dog with choice of side

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!
Chocolate Ice Box Cake
chocolate butter cream, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar

Gluten-Free Friendly
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 Turkey Burger
Fresh Ground Turkey Breast, Melted American Cheese, mayo, pickle and LTO (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion) on a gluten free bun.
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 Sides
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 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 Strawberry Cheesecake
Gluten Free Friendly New York style cheesecake topped with a house-made strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream
Gluten Free Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens, fresh grilled bacon, tomato, onion, served with our signature Double Nickel Dressing.
Gluten Free Baja Fish Tacos
blackened mahi mahi, pico de gallo, cabbage, avocado lime cream, corn tortillas
Gluten Free Pan Seared Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, chef-cut in house, Seared and served with mashed potatoes, stir fry green beans
Gluten Free New York Strip
Seared and garlic butter basted, topped with wild mushrooms and served with garlic whipped potatoes,
Blackened Salmon Salad
shaved fennel and brussels sprouts, mixed greens,strawberry, avocado, candied pecans, with honey vinaigrette

Extra Sauces & Dressings
Dressings
Sauces

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

Catering
Sliders Platter
Caramelized onion, American cheese, pickleServes 8-10
Rusty Bucket Wings
Sauces: Joe's regular, BBQ or habanerocelery & blue cheese dressingServes 8-10
Platter Simple Salad
Platter Simple Salad with Chicken
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
Cole Slaw
Double Nickel Chicken Salad
mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions. Serves 8-10
Brussels Sprouts Platter
parmesan, lemon aioliServes 8-10
Peel 'n Eat Shrimp
chilled, Old Bay, crab louis, cocktail sauce Serves 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
Salmon Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions. Serves 8-10
Platter Simple Salad with Salmon
carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressingServes 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
Macaroni 'n Cheese
Serves 8-10
Mashers
French Green Beans Platter
Kettle Chips Platter
Platter Caesar Salad
Platter Caesar Salad with Chicken

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Recent Reviews

The service from our waiter was great, however, the wait time to initially be greeted and then waiting for our food was a little too long in our opinion. We weren't in a hurry so it didn't matter. Not sure if it was the wait staff or the kitchen. I put this on every review, my husband would really appreciate more variety in draft beer. We acknowledge that IPAs are the most popular, but not everybody likes IPAs and there are a few other draft options. We frequently select...
July 2025
We truly LOVE the Bucket. Tonight, our server, Colin, shared that wine bottles were 1/2 off. Obviously, we took advantage of that deal! Our meals were shared as we were going out of town and that was perfect. We cannot say enough good things about the Bucket. We are always seated close to the entrance as my husband has gait issues and that makes the evening much more fluid and less anxious. Thanks to everyone!
June 2025
Our server was very attentive during the busy dinner hour. It was a pleasure working with him and he was on top of his game. This location has an excellent staff and the food is always great!
June 2025

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Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

7800 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 436-2626