Was here last month and came to do a review and it says it's permanently closed. I hope that is not…read morethe case.

Always a classic spot when I'm in town. A staple from when I was in college. Decent bar food and…read moregood drinks! Buffalo chicken sandwich has always been my favorite. Service was okay, floors were kinda cluttered but staff was cleaning.

Wait time: 15 minutes because there was no hostess…read moreAtmosphere: we sat in the bar area right next to the door and it was freezing. I had everyone's coats at the table wrapped around my legs. Service: Out server was great. She was busy but still made time for us Food: I had French onion soup. It was very good, came out scalding hot. Price: $$ Cleanliness: 7/10

First timer and hope to God that it's not my last visit. That buffalo chicken sandwich was insane…read more The size, the flavor, the presentation....wowza!!!

I don't know the last time I had been to Rusty Bucket. I don't honestly know if it's like, a…read morenational chain, a local chain, maybe there are two, I have no idea. But I found myself there last week and was actually pretty surprised at how good it was. Service was excellent - he was training a new server and he was definitely the one who should be training new servers. He was attentive without being pushy. I'm a nut for French Onion soup and this one is legit (see picture). This was the pick three deal with soup/salad/sandwich. I like a meal that ends up with leftovers so this was a solid deal. It's not the most charming of ambiance because we sat outside, so basically had a view of the parking lot. Inside might have been better but there's only like three days in Cincinnati where you can sit outside comfortably so we ended up on the sidewalk. I don't know if I'd necessarily make it part of my rotation, but I was impressed with the service, the food, and the pricing, so I'd definitely throw it out there as an option if I'm in the area.

We had a yummy lunch here on a weekday. Grabbed their trio and blackened salmon salad with some…read moresweet potato fries on the side. We sat at the bar. The bartender was very nice and attentive! Food came out fresh and yummy! It's honestly been so long since I've eaten here that I forgot how yummy their salads are!

First, I must say that this restaurant is always very clean. The staff is always great and…read moreextremely knowledgeable. First time I've ever tried their fried shrimp and I can say that it is some of the best I've ever had. The waiter commented on how he was gonna have it after he got off work and said that it's a hidden gem and he was right. The double nickel salad is the best salad in Columbus in my opinion for a side starter salad.

Had reservations here for a Sunday lunch for a table for four. We were seated at the most awkward…read morebooth and high-top chairs with a round table that made it a little weird to fit us all but we made it work. Our server greeted us promptly and brought out our beverages quickly. I ordered the bourbon and chill and it was very fresh and delicious! We skipped appetizers and ordered our meals. Beef nachos, wings, bucket hamburger, double stacked quesadilla, and cheesesteak with onion rings. My wings were one of the best juicy, crispy, and perfectly sauced wings I've ever had! My family enjoyed their dishes but I will say, the nachos and quesadilla were just alright. Onion rings are a must if you like them! Despite forgetting about the burger and it coming out late, overall good food and would definitely come back! 3 stars as it's not anything overly special but just a decent restaurant.

Location; Super cute with a rustic country vibe. We came in for a department Christmas luncheon…read more Food - 3 stars; I ordered the Ma, The Meatloaf which was good I loved the side items mashed potatoes were yummy, and green beans crisp and fresh but the actual Meatloaf was good but have had better. I would go back to try other menu items for sure. I did sneak in a wine and it was great with perfect flavors. Service - 5 stars; our server was great with a large party and handled herself like a pro.

Our server was quick and checked on us frequently. We went during Happy Hour and ordered off the…read morespecials from 3-6:00 PM. I ordered the chicken strips and French fries. The fries were hot and seasoned very well. The chicken was tasty but there was way too much breading. My husband ordered the Margherita pizza. The presentation was nice with basil sliced on top of the pizza but it could have used more cheese. The food was decent for bar food. There were TVs available for patrons watching sports. It was not too loud. We will come back someday.

Came here for dinner when my in laws were in town because we thought it would be spacious enough to…read morebring our infant. It's pretty cramped inside but the food was delicious and the old fashion was superb. I love when Buffalo Trace is used, it really makes for a perfect old fashion. Service was friendly and there is plenty of parking. Overall, I would come back for a quick dinner.

Cooks are getting worse. Can't do things right. They let people vape in there. Employees sell…read morethings on the side.

My biggest gripe is that the "Bucket of Shrimp" appetizer is literally eight (8) pieces of shrimp…read moreon a bed of a bucket of ice. Luckily, we were there during happy hour, so it was half off appetizers, but the original price for that bucket was $13.50. For eight pieces of shrimp, which was advertised as a bucket? Everything else was lovely. Our food, experience, and waitress were amazing. If you do try an app, PLEASE try the Spinach con Queso. Now that was a good one!

You always have to ask for silverware, ketchup and napkins. The food is great!! I wish they'd bring…read morethe potstickers back!!

I enjoyed a lunch combo with a Wild Mushroom flatbread and Tomato Bisque soup. Both items were…read moredelicious! It was the perfect amount of food. I sat at the bar as it was just myself dining. Service was wonderful and my iced tea glass was never empty. The restaurant is well lit and it was not loud. There was plenty of seating throughout the restaurant and bar area.

I'm sort of baffled by all the reviews. Who enjoys a restaurant that smells so awful seconds upon…read morewalking in? I don't know about you, but sewage smell and food don't mix. After we were seated, our waiter took our drink orders. Service was good and our waiter was friendly but dare I say, too friendly. This guy did not stop talking and oversharing random personal information. I'm all for a few tidbits here and there but when we were in the middle of a conversation and eating our dinner, it was disruptive. Now the food - I had heard the pretzel bites were so good but supposedly they changed the recipe. They were pretty bland and without the sauces, I would not recommend. I ordered the mild mushroom flatbread and it was okay. So heavy on the lemon vinaigrette that I was wishing I could taste the mushrooms, goat cheese, and arugula. I also ordered a side ceasar salad which was decent but again, so heavy on dressing. Others in my party said their food was fine but it wasn't anything special. It was quite underwhelming overall.