Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

1635 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington
(614) 485-2303

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Double Stacked Quesadilla
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Blackened Salmon Salad
Double Nickel Salad
Rusty Bucket Wings
Deep-Fried Pickles
French Onion Soup
Baja Fish Tacos
Chicken Fingers
Reuben Sandwich

Menu

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

Fresh Salads
Chicken Nickel Salad
Fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, grilled bacon bits, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles, with our signature Double Nickel 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
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
Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens, grilled bacon, 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
Salmon Simple Salad
Seared Atlantic Salmon, 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
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
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
French Onion Soup
Soup of the Day
Please call for today's offering

Sandwiches
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.
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.
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.
Reuben
slow-braised corned beef brisket, swiss, 1000 Island, sauerkraut, grilled artisan rye bread

Burgers
The Imposter Burger
Plant-based patty, American cheese, Mayo, Relish, Pickle, Onion & Tomato. 100% Whole Wheat Bun
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.
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.
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

Main Plates
Baja Tacos
Blackened mahi mahi, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, avocado lime crema, served with a side of Mexican Street Corn.
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.
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.
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 cream and scallions and served with garlic cheese 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
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
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.
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
Cheese Pizza
House made fresh dough, Fresh Shredded provolone & mozzarella cheese blend, topped with our special pizza seasoning blend.
Notorious PIG
house made chorizo, applewood smoked bacon, tavern ham,pineapple, pickled jalapeno, cinnamon hot honey

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

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

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
Pumpkin Cheesecake

Gluten-Free Friendly
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 Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar jack, black bean-tomato-corn salsa & corn tortillas
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 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 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
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 habanero celery & blue cheese dressing Serves 8-10
Brussels Sprouts Platter
parmesan, lemon aioli Serves 8-10
Peel 'n Eat Shrimp
chilled, Old Bay, crab louis, cocktail sauce Serves 8-10
Sliders Platter
Caramelized onion, American cheese, pickle 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 salsa Serves 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 dressing Serves 6-8
Platter Simple Salad with Salmon
carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of dressing Serves 6-8
BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad
BBQ glazed chicken, greens, black bean & corn salsa, tomato, pepper jack, tortilla, cilantro ranch Serves 6-8
Turkey Club
turkey, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, wheat bread Serves 8-10
Beef Stroganoff Platter
pot roast, wild mushroom cream, scallions, sour cream Serves 6-8
Chicken Parm Platter
panko-crusted, tomato ragout, alfredo noodle Serves 6-8
Broccoli
Fresh Fruit
Cole Slaw
Macaroni 'n Cheese
Serves 8-10
French Green Beans Platter
Kettle Chips Platter
Platter Caesar Salad
Platter Caesar Salad with Chicken

Extra Sauces & Dressings
Sauces
Dressings

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

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Recent Reviews

Have been here quite a few times. This evening was a warm, very nice experience . The food and service were great. Mindy was very personable and answered all my questions. Enjoyable time. Thanks. Warren
June 2025
While a lot of establishments feel like everyone wants to hear loud club music (despite the average age of the patrons being older than 30 - a lot of local sports bars are like this), this place is much more patron-focused.

They're focused on service, and making sure the TVs are set to the game, and the music is ambient and not overbearing.
May 2025
We had a reservation for 7 on Mother's Day and they accommodated us right away! We had fast service, delicious food and we sat outside, the weather was wonderful and it was an amazing time. I had major brownie points from my in-laws for making the reservation there. Awesome job Rusty Bucket! The only downside is that we wish there were more Gluten Free options available, my husband had a grilled chicken salad that he enjoyed- we just wish there were more choices.
May 2025

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Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

1635 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
(614) 485-2303