Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern Westerville

45751 ( 1865 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
400 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082, United States
+1 614-890-3663

At the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern in Westerville, you’ll find a delightful blend of American cuisine served in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Customers rave about the quality and variety on the menu. For example, Carrie Milkanin's experience featured a trio salad, rich chili, and a standout club sandwich that was hailed as the best her husband had ever tasted. The chicken parmesan was equally praised for its flavor, accompanied by buttery garlic bread.

Tim Badger highlighted the excellent service, particularly from his server Drake, who ensured timely and delightful meals, including a highly recommended French soup and the Thursday special, the Italian Torpedo Hoggie. The deep-fried pickle spears were a hit as well, showcasing the restaurant’s knack for comfort food. Families like Julie Bell Milinovich’s appreciate the cleanliness and friendly staff, making it a perfect dining spot to recharge after a busy day.

The décor adds an intimate touch, enhancing the overall dining experience. With ample portions that leave diners satisfied, Rusty Bucket proves to be a perfect meeting spot for friends and family. From sliders to decadent chocolate cake, this establishment is a standout destination for food lovers in Westerville. It promises friendly service and flavorful dishes that keep patrons returning for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern Westerville

Carrie Milkanin
Jun 20,2025
Husband had the trio-salad, chili and half a club sandwich. He thought the club was the best sandwich he had ever had. The salad was mixed greens with cheese, carrots, tomatoes and great croutons (not greasy or burnt). The chili was amazing, it was topped with onion, sour cream and tomato, and their chips that came with it are my favorite kind of chip-thin, crunchy, slight taste of lime-reminds me of a good Chipotle chip. I had the chicken parmesan and it had excellent flavor, cooked to perfection, great sauce and the perfect amount of cheese; however it did not have a lot of noodles. The chicken parmesan came with crunchy, buttery, delicious garlic bread. For dessert, we shared a slice of chocolate cake -it was dense, great filling, great ice cream.
Tim Badger
May 15,2025
My 1st experience at Rusty Bucket, Columbus, OH. Upon walking in we were greeted by a very nice, sweet hose. We were seated timely and establishment is very clean. Our waiter ( Drake ) was very polite and very helpful. My French Soup was in my top 5 ever. I ordered the Thursday special, Italian Torpedo Hoggie with Onion Rings. Food was to our table hot and delicious. Great Service , Drake, The Chefs and staff. Oh, and thanks for the Deep Fried Pickle Spears, most excellent. Definitely will be revisiting.
Julie Bell Milinovich
May 6,2025
We were traveling all weekend and stopped in for dinner. This is the first time we have been to this specific location. This is a great family friendly place. Everything was clean and the staff was all very friendly. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. The food was all high quality and left us feeling recharged after a busy weekend on the go. We will be back many more times. I have zero things to even suggest they change.
Hernan Chaves
May 6,2025
It was my first time here. The place is very nicely decorated and I loved the intimate feeling of it. We were seated immediately and Cassie was our server. She explained the menu and we ordered the meatloaf and sliders. The food arrived on time and it was excellent. Cassie made the whole experience wonderful. Trust me, I will be back. Thank you for a great dining experience!
Jason Pitcole
May 3,2025
Great place to stop and see my son who is going to Ohio State. Food is delicious, priced affordably, and great for a meeting spot to catch up. My son likes it cause the portions are so big, he has leftovers to take home. Servers are always friendly, but we do prefer the bar area as a little quieter. Overall it is a great location for a meal.
Daniel White
Apr 12,2025
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.
Sharon Dechert
Mar 21,2025
Our server Laura did an outstanding job with our big group. We had 10 people who hadn’t seen each other in a long time, and she was attentive and patient as we caught up. Our drinks were never empty, our food orders were correct and she was friendly, polite and helpful.
William O'Ryan
Mar 6,2025
Got a Reuben and sweet potato fries. Corned beef was excellent, thin and lean with great taste. I asked for fresh horseradish and that was also very good. Another in our party got the cheese steak and they serve it open faced with the cheese "baked" also excellent.

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