Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
7524 Bales St, Liberty
(513) 463-2600
Customers' Favorites
Ordered the Damn Burger
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Sweet Potato Fries
Beer Cheese Burger
Baja Fish Tacos
Blackened Salmon
Chicken Fingers
Cheeseburger
Fish 'N Chips
Onion Rings
Featured items
Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar-jack, black bean- tomato and corn salsa
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
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.
Fish 'N Chips
1/2 Pound of hand dipped pilsner-battered cold-water Haddock, served with seasoned french fries
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.
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.
Starters
Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar-jack, black bean- tomato and corn salsa
Spinach Con Queso
Homemade Liquid Gold cheese sauce, chardonnay, spinach, diced tomato, served with corn tortilla chips
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
Peel & Eat Shrimp
New Orleans style boiled shrimp, served chilled, tossed in Old Bay, with cocktail and crab louie sauces on side.
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
"Cheese Blanket" Nachos with Beef
Corn tortillas chips tucked under our signature house made Cheddar and Velveeta "cheese blanket" sauce topped with Seasoned ground beef, black beans served with pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream and scallions
Brussels Sprouts
Fresh brussels sprouts, roasted and tossed in parmesan, served with lemon aioli
"Cheese Blanket" Nachos
Tortillas Chips tucked under House made Cheddar and Velveeta "Cheese Blanket" sauce with, pico , braised black beans, jalapeños, sour cream, scallions
"Cheese Blanket" Nachos with Chicken
Corn tortillas chips tucked under our signature Cheddar and Velveeta "cheese blanket." topped with salsa grilled chicken, black beans served with pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream and scallions
Fresh Salads
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
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
Simple Salad
mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton,choice of dressing
Blackened Salmon Salad
Blackened fresh Atlantic Salmon, mixed greens, shaved fennel and brussels sprouts, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, candied pecans, honey vinaigrette
Chicken Simple Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of 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
Chicken Caesar Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Salmon Caesar Salad
Seared fresh Atlantic Salmon, roma crunch lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Soups
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.
Philly
shaved ribeye, green and red peppers, carmelized onion, mushroom, melted provolone
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.
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.
The Imposter Burger
Plant-based patty, American cheese, Mayo, Relish, Pickle, Onion & Tomato. 100% Whole Wheat 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Notorious PIG
house made chorizo, applewood smoked bacon, tavern ham,pineapple, pickled jalapeno, cinnamon hot honey
Adult Drinks ToGo
Draft Bucket Punch
Mount Gay Rum, pine fin, Cointreau &fresh juices, dum dum
Sun Comes Up in Mexico
Cazadores Reposado, Cointreau, Orange, Lime, Agave Nectar, House Grenadine
Blueberry Bella
Smirnoff blueberry, muddled blueberries,simple syrup, lemon juice
Not Spicy Bloody Mary
green, red & Hungarian peppers
Stupid Spicy Bloody Mary
habanero, green & red peppers
Spicy Bloody Mary
jalapeño & lime
Pine Fin Martini
Pine Fin on the Rocks
Pine Fin Cosmo
Bourbon & Chill
Old Forester, St. Germain, chamomile simple syrup, fresh lemon, mint
Red Sangria
Cold Brew Martini
wheatley vodka, house blend cold brew coffee, espresso vodka, cantera negra cafe
Wine ToGo
Seven Daughters Moscato
Beringer White Zinfandel
Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling
Honig Sauvignon Blanc
Jacobs Creek Chardonnay
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Chapoutier Belleruche Rose
Hangtime Pinot Noir
Susana Balboa, Crios Malbec
Spellbound Cabernet
Red Diamond Merlot
Chateau Souverain Chardonnay
McManis Pinot Grigio
Imagery Pinot Noir
EOS Cabernet
Sides
Fresh Fruit Cup
French Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Bread
Side of Garlic Bread
Mexican Street Corn
Mac 'n Cheese
Sticky Rice
Cole Slaw
Sweet Potato Fries
Stir Fry Beans
Kettle Chips
Broccoli
Kid's Menu
Kids Sliders
2 mini burgers made with our fresh ground beef, with or without cheese served on our artisan potato buns.
Kids' Chicken Fingers
BBQ Or Honey Mustard
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Mac 'n Cheese
Fresh made to order, melted American cheese, cream, and elbow macaroni noodles.
Kids Spaghetti
Served with Garlic Bread
Kids Tacos
flour tortillas, Seasoned Ground Beef Lettuce,and shredded cheddar cheese...not just for Tuesdays!
Kids Cheese Pizza
Desserts
Strawberry Cheesecake
Macerated strawberry, whipped cream And bonus, it's gluten-free friendly!
Gluten-Free Friendly
Gluten Free Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar jack, black bean-tomato-corn salsa & corn tortillas
Gluten Free Sides
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 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,
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.
Extras: Gluten Free Sauces & Dressings
Gluten Free Strawberry Cheesecake
Gluten Free Friendly New York style cheesecake topped with a house-made strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream
Catering
Rusty Bucket Wings
Sauces: Joe's regular, BBQ or habanerocelery & blue cheese dressingServes 8-10
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 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
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
Macaroni 'n Cheese
Serves 8-10
Mashers
French Green Beans Platter
Kettle Chips Platter
Platter Caesar Salad
Platter Caesar Salad with Chicken
Extra Sauces & Dressings
Dressings
Sauces
Extras
Bottle Nickel Dressing
16 oz bottle of our fan favorite, our Double Nickel Dressing!
Utensils
Bag Ice
A bag of pellet ice.
Ketchup Packets
Ketchup Packets
Mayo Packets
Mayo Packets
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Recent Reviews
The hostess was rude when we walked in the door. I was asked how many people, I said 4-with 2 kids. She kind of rolled her eyes, walked us to the table and threw down the menus. We were never asked or offered kids menus. So the night didn’t start out as a great experience. Our server Max was polite and let us know about their Happy Hour, explaining several items. The food was meh, nothing special but for the happy hour price it was sufficient. Upon leaving the same hostess seemed...
July 2025
We came in with a group of 6 tonight and had excellent food and service! Our server (I believe his name was Cross) had amazing knowledge of the menu, as well as great recommendations. Definitely will be back!!
May 2025
Took about 5 minutes to be acknowledged at the door. Once seated the waitress was attentive. Food was good, but the menu has downsized from past visits. They were out of preferred beverage so just had water
May 2025
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