"It's been a really long time since I have been to RB and decided to reconnect. I wasn't disappointed. They serve elevated bar food. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich and think it's one of the best around. The chicken is panko crusted and was cooked perfectly, hot, juicy and tasted like a buffalo chicken should. It wasn't very spicy but the flavor was good. They had a great bun that was perfect for the sandwich. The homemade ranch was good and not too heavy. We also had the parmesan chicken which was equally as good with a nice red sauce. However, the Alfredo pasta was way too salty and garlicky. We had the fried pickles as appetizer and was pleased to know they serve half orders of appetizers. The service was really good, no complaints and the place was clean. I dock them a star for pricing as it's a bit aggressive."

"I never miss stopping at the Rusty Bucket when I'm in the Columbus area. Thanks to Padraig for taking excellent care of me! The Stroganoff was delicious as is everything I've ever tried on the menu."

"The nicest staff in town! We have rotated among several restaurants in recent years for book club meetings but we keep coming back to the Rusty for the good service, varied menu…and taco salad night on Tuesdays! Calling it a salad is kind of a disservice…it’s like a giant tostada with sour cream coated iceberg shredded on top of it…nature’s perfect food. The rest of the menu is great, too - but you really can’t beat taco salad Tuesday!"

"I recently dined at Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern and found the experience to be a well-balanced blend of comfort food and attentive service. We began with the chicken wings, which were executed well—crispy exterior, well-seasoned, and satisfying without being overly heavy. For our entrée’s first course, we tried the sliders. While enjoyable, they leaned more toward familiar than exceptional, earning a respectable 7/10 for flavor and overall presentation. The standout dish of the evening was the Mac n’ Cheese topped with breadcrumbs. Rich, creamy, and texturally elevated by the crisp breadcrumb topping, it delivered the kind of nostalgic warmth and depth that comfort food should. Service throughout the meal was notably strong: attentive, timely, and friendly without being intrusive. Overall, Rusty Bucket offers a dependable casual dining experience with several highlights, approachable flavors, and solid hospitality. It’s a fitting choice for a relaxed meal with a few memorable bites."

"I came this great Rusty Bucket several times. It is usually packed during dinner time. It has a lot of room with great decorations, a great bar, and a lovely patio. Service could be faster. WiFi is fast. There are always various and classic items in the menu. Happy hours and special offers are offered. I really like their classic burger with juicy patties, decent sauce, and fresh vegetables. Pizzas are also delicious and freshly baked. Soups are tasty but salads are mediocre. The medium temp salmon entree tastes amazing with lovely sweet sauce. Nacho and chips are mediocre."