Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville
(614) 890-3663

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Beer Battered Fish Sandwich
Salmon Double Nickel Salad
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Blackened Salmon Salad
Rusty Bucket Burger
Deep-Fried Pickles
Deep Fried Pickles
Spinach Con Queso
Rusty Bucket Wings

Menu

Featured items
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
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.
Chicken Fingers
Fresh cut chicken breast, hand dipped in our house made beer batter and golden fried. Served on bed on 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.
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.
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.
El Cubano
Braised pork carnitas, tavern ham, pickle chips, house made mustard served on our pressed bay city bread.
Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar-jack, black bean- tomato and corn salsa
Chicken Nickel Salad
Fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, grilled bacon bits, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumbles,with our signature Double Nickel dressing
Chocolate Ice Box Cake
chocolate butter cream, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar
Chicken Parm
panko-crusted fresh chicken breast, house made tomato ragout, melted provolone& mozzarella, served on a bed of pasta alfredo with garlic bread.

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.
Spinach Con Queso
Homemade Liquid Gold cheese sauce, chardonnay, spinach, diced tomato, served with corn tortilla chips
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
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
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
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
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 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
Chicken Simple Salad
fresh grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, sharp cheddar, crouton, choice of dressing

Soups
French Onion Soup
Sirloin Chili
Soup of the Day
Please call for today's offering

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

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
Baja Tacos
Blackened mahi mahi, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, avocado lime crema, served with a side of Mexican Street Corn.
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.
Fish 'N Chips
1/2 Pound of hand dipped pilsner-battered cold-water Haddock, served with seasoned french fries
Cincinnati 3-Way
garlic buttered spaghetti noodles, covered in sirloin and bean chili, melted cheddar, onion, tomato, sour cream, scallions.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Blueberry Bella
Smirnoff blueberry, muddled blueberries,simple syrup, lemon juice
Not Spicy Bloody Mary
green, red & Hungarian peppers
Pine Fin Martini
Stupid Spicy Bloody Mary
habanero, green & red peppers
Sun Comes Up in Mexico
Cazadores Reposado, Cointreau, Orange, Lime, Agave Nectar, House Grenadine
Draft Bucket Punch
Mount Gay Rum, pine fin, Cointreau &fresh juices, dum dum
Spicy Bloody Mary
jalapeño & lime
Pine Fin on the Rocks
Pine Fin Cosmo
Red Sangria

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

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

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

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 Spaghetti
Served with Garlic Bread
Kids Mac 'n Cheese
Fresh made to order, melted American cheese, cream, and elbow macaroni noodles.
Kids Tacos
flour tortillas, Seasoned Ground Beef Lettuce,and shredded cheddar cheese...not just for Tuesdays!
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Cheese Pizza

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

Gluten-Free Friendly
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
Gluten Free Sides
Gluten Free Double Nickel Salad
mixed greens, fresh grilled bacon, tomato, onion, served with our signature Double Nickel Dressing.
Gluten Free Double Stacked Quesadilla
blackened chicken breast, shredded cheddar jack, black bean-tomato-corn salsa & corn tortillas
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 Turkey Burger
Fresh Ground Turkey Breast, Melted American Cheese, mayo, pickle and LTO (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion) on a gluten free bun.
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 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 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,

Catering
French Green Beans Platter
Broccoli
Spinach Con Queso
liquid gold, chardonnay, spinach, tomato, corn chips
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
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
Fresh Fruit
Cole Slaw
Macaroni 'n Cheese
Serves 8-10
Mashers
Kettle Chips Platter
Platter Greek Salad
mixed greens, cured vegetables, pickled onion,marinated tomato, kalamata olive, pepperoncini,chick pea, feta, greek vinaigretteServes 6-8
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
Platter Caesar Salad with Chicken

Extra Sauces & Dressings
Sauces
Dressings

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

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Recent Reviews

Rusty Bucket is a restaurant that is hitting on all cylinders. Specifically, they are not short staffed, the food is good and service is quick, there is a least one manager walking around that will help customers, and the menu is good. I would say great but two of my favorite things (meatloaf and Beef Stroganoff) come with Mushroom Gravy and I hate Mushrooms. My wife loves Mushrooms so she can eat them.
June 2025
Excellent food and atmosphere. The haddock sandwich wasn't quite what I was expecting. Usually you get a large fillet on a hoggie but this was multiple small fillets on a hamburger bun but SO good. The lady had the meatloaf and said it was fantastic. Good drinks and good service made for a most pleasant evening.
June 2025
Friends out to dinner. We shared the Brussels Sprouts for an appetizer. These are definitely delicious. Then, we shared a Sicilian Pizza for dinner. The pizza was very good. Nice flavors. Our server did a nice job as the restaurant was packed!! Thank you for your hard work.
May 2025

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Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 890-3663