Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

2158 E Main St, Columbus
(614) 236-2426

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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Double Stacked Quesadilla
The Rusty Bucket Burger
Blackened Salmon Salad
Chicken Finger Basket
Chicken Parm Platter
Rusty Bucket Wings
Deep-Fried Pickles
French Onion Soup
Brussels Sprouts

Menu

Featured items
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.
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.
Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar-jack, black bean- tomato and corn salsa
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
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.
Chicken Fingers
Fresh cut chicken breast, hand dipped in our house made beer batter and golden fried. Served on bed on French fries.
El Cubano
Braised pork carnitas, tavern ham, pickle chips, house made mustard served on our pressed bay city 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.
Chocolate Ice Box Cake
chocolate butter cream, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar

Starters
Rusty Bucket Wings
Fresh wings crispy fried, served with choice of house made sauce: Sauce choices: Our Signature Joe's Regular Sauce (Medium), Tamarind BBQ (Mild) or Habanero (Hot) served with blue 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.
Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar-jack, black bean- tomato and corn salsa
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 corn tortilla chips
Peel & Eat Shrimp
New Orleans style boiled shrimp, served chilled, tossed in Old Bay, with cocktail and crab louie sauces on side.
Brussels Sprouts
Fresh brussels sprouts, roasted and tossed in parmesan, served with lemon aioli

Fresh Salads
Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens, grilled bacon, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles, served with our signature Double Nickel 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
Chicken Nickel Salad
Fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, grilled bacon bits, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,with our signature Double Nickel dressing
Caesar Salad
roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar 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
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
Simple Salad
mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressing
Chicken Simple Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, 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
Salmon Caesar Salad
Seared fresh Atlantic Salmon, roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing

Soups
French Onion Soup
Sirloin Chili

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.
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.
Philly
shaved ribeye, green and red peppers, carmelized onion, mushroom, melted provolone
Reuben
slow-braised corned beef brisket, swiss, 1000 Island, sauerkraut, grilled artisan rye bread
Turkey Club
sliced hot turkey and cheddar cheese piled high and topped with tomato, lettuce, bacon, and mayo on wheat toast
Chicken Finger BLT
Secret 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 our special recipe potato buns, served on a bed of Seasoned French Fries
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.
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
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.
Meatloaf
Ma! The Meatloaf! French Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Wild Mushroom Demi sauce
Fish 'N Chips
1/2 Pound of hand dipped pilsner-battered cold-water Haddock, served with seasoned french fries
Chicken Parm
panko-crusted fresh chicken breast, house made tomato ragout, melted provolone& mozzarella, served on a bed of pasta alfredo with garlic bread.
Baja Tacos
Blackened mahi mahi, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, avocado lime crema, served with a side of Mexican Street Corn.
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.
Kentucky Hot Brown
Oven Roasted Turkey piled on grilled Texas Toast, Sliced Tomato, covered in house made Parmesan Mornay sauce, and topped with Smoked Bacon and Scallion.

Pizza
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.
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
Margherita
House made fresh dough, roasted tomatoes, garlic infused oil, fresh mozzarella, and torn basil
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.
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.

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

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

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

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

Kid's Menu
Kids' Chicken Fingers
BBQ Or Honey Mustard
Kids Mac 'n Cheese
Fresh made to order, melted American cheese, cream, and elbow macaroni noodles.
Kids Sliders
2 mini burgers made with our fresh ground beef, with or without cheese served on our artisan potato buns.
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

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

Gluten-Free Friendly
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 Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar jack, black bean-tomato-corn salsa & corn tortillas
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 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 Peel 'n Eat Shrimp
New Orleans style boiled shrimp. Served chilled, tossed in Old Bay, with cocktail and crab louis sauces on the side.
Extras: Gluten Free Sauces & Dressings
Gluten Free Pan Seared Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, chef-cut in house, Seared and served with mashed potatoes, stir fry green beans
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 Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens, fresh grilled bacon, tomato, onion, served with our signature Double Nickel Dressing.
Gluten Free New York Strip
Seared and garlic butter basted, topped with wild mushrooms and served with garlic whipped potatoes,

Catering
Macaroni 'n Cheese
Serves 8-10
Rusty Bucket Wings
Sauces: Joe's regular, BBQ or habanerocelery & blue cheese dressingServes 8-10
Mashers
Double Nickel Salad
bacon, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,house dressing Serves 6-8
Platter Caesar Salad with Chicken
Brussels Sprouts Platter
parmesan, lemon aioliServes 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 Chicken Salad
mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions. Serves 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
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
French Green Beans Platter
Kettle Chips Platter
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

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

It was good enough the first time we went back for a second at the end of our convention week. Food and service was excellent both times. Very happy we could make reservations for our large party. We will be back again next year!
October 2025
i absolutely love dining at the Bexley Rusty Bucket! it’s so nostalgic for me as i’m a 2009 Capital Alum. but it’s so much more than that! the food and the service are consistent!! i love the happy hour and every time i come, whether it’s Kayla, Anastasia, Terrence, Jolisa or Jonathan it’s always A-1, top-tier. today i wanted to watch the game with my sister and the choice was easy because i wanted great food, consistent service and a safe and comfortable space to enjoy...
August 2025
Super good food! I always get the fish and chips and I'm never disappointed. The atmosphere is a little noisy and it seems like the waiters are just maybe a little too busy, but they do a great job and the food is delicious
May 2025

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Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

2158 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 236-2426