Service was top‑notch. We had multiple staff members swing by the table, cracking jokes and keeping the vibe light. The cold peel‑and‑eat shrimp were absolutely killer -- don't skip them. Todd, the manager, was out mingling, joking with customers, and helped bus the tables from our large group. Josue behind the bar is solid. He pushed the creme brûlée donut for desert. (Highly recommend). Matthew and Andrew took great care of us with drinks and food. read more

Rusty's remains a go-to place for consistently good food, solid service and a lively atmosphere. There are lots of TV screens to watch. if you want, play their juke box or maybe enjoy some live music. You can typically get in and out if you are in a rush, or take your time. Today we ordered bone in wings, lightly tossed in hot sauce with fries. They were crispy out and juicy inside. I ordered the blackened redfish platter with the creole sauce on the side. It came with rice, a veggie and a small bit of pineapple slaw. It was a nice portion size and everything tasted fresh. P. got the fried shrimp basket with fries, super crunchy outside and juicy on the inside. I took advantage of happy hour with a Yuengling draft and P. enjoyed a regular priced Stella. Good times! read more

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The bingo was a surprise, not a ton of people there but the whole place could hear her. We sat in the bar area to be away from the bingo speakers, so the bartender took great care of us. The food was okay, the amount of food for the captains platter was disappointing. read more

We really enjoy RUSTY'S RAW BAR & GRILL. The food is great, service is excellent and the Live music is The Best!!!!! We love going on Friday and Saturday nights with friends, when the music is hot, drinks and food are flowing and dance floor is hopping. Great times are had by all!!! read more

Good food and drinks Above average service . All major sports with plenty of TVs. Great happy hour and entertainment read more

Just met some friends for $1 oysters. This is a great choice for a casual get together. The oysters we good (a little grit) and the price was nice. I also had the fish and chips which was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant for a casual dining experience and for anyone who likes oysters. On the downside, it is crowded and service can be slow. read more

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It was a sunny, breezy day and we sat near the volleyball. Lovely! Service was fine, clams were delicious, as were the taco salad and fish fry. Love having a cool place to eat with our dog in tow. Thanks! read more

The food was good but the waiter/waitress were rude and not welcoming. The inside was nice. Practically threw our checks on the table. Don't go in a crowd more than four. read more

The food is always dependably good. I've been here a lot and tend to order fried, it's that kind of a place, but last night i ordered the Cajun redfish. It was phenomenal. We had a table of 12/15 and Brooke was our server. She was phenomenal. She didn't miss a beat, we wanted for nothing in the four hours we watched the band. She was so good I went looking for the owners to let them know, but they had left before I could catch them. Honorable mention to Caesar at the bar who normally helps us, because he always has a smile and good service. read more

Good food and service, nothing fancy. If you're looking for fresh seafood this is the place. The oysters Rockefeller were the best I've had in a long time, lots of spinach and garlic and plump oysters. The grouper tacos were delicious, fish was grilled to perfection, not dried out topped with cabbage, tomatoes and pineapple salsa. They have a happy hour but it wasn't anything special. read more

Told as a group we'd have to pay 18% I said fine but I expect service @that level! Learned we had to ask for memes, ask to order & then the item I ordered they were out of (on their special menus) Turns out our waiter was both the bartender the service person, and this restaurant manager not acceptable read more

Stopped for a later lunch with Judy on a Tuesday. We sat outside and delighted to see Rusty's was dog friendly. Being on the north side it was shaded & had plenty of seating. Ambience was so-so with 3 TVs on the same station. Bar had 10 draught options with Jai Lai being 1of them. But only 1 local though. Ordered beans-rice in special sauce with Grouper (blackened) catch of the day. Good. Wife had a Cobb salad & spicy chowder. Also good. $65 with tip. Having passed this numerous times I glad we tried it once. Inside was odorous & not acceptable but the patio at night with music surely is a better setting. read more

Rusty's seems to be a super fun gathering spot. I popped in for Taco night and found that they have a loyalty program! i just moved here and met a friendly crowd at the bar, there was trivia drink specials and oysters on the half shell. Bar service by Krista* she's awesome read more

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Great place to eat and have fun. Our bartender Brooke was awesome. The Cajun Redfish platter was excellent. We will be there often.

Nice casual spot Right off 95, outdoor seating, dig friendly, good menu and really good service. Stopped in for Apps And some beers. Sports bar vibe with live music and games on the tv's. My only complaints, once the lights came on the bugs were crazy, but they can't help that, and the music, the live band was really good, but it was so loud we had to leave. AC/DC at deafening volume is not really relaxing dinner music! Maybe I am just showing my age! read more

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Food was great even on a busy night! Staff was friendly and helpful. No problems whatsoever with our large group. read more

Stopped by Rusty's for food as it was recommended as good food. It was packed upon arrival and definitely lots of locals which is always a great sign. It was taco Tuesday so tried out the taco and a chimichanga. The taco was great and watching all the other different foods it appears you can't go wrong. The chimichanga was good but a bit spicy which is not my preference but it wasn't overly spicy and had good flavor. Talked to some locals and it was a nice way to spend some time. read more

Great spot for a late night dinner and to grab a drink! Rusty is good casual place to hang out with friends. On the weekends they do play music in their outdoor seating area. It can be a little loud at times, but inside is pretty quiet if that is more your vibe. Their menu offer a good variety of items. Some favorites for us are the gator bites, which sometimes are better than 6 and the conch fritters, which are always good. The conch fritters are some of the best in town, served with a bloody mary sauce that gives it a nice kick. The smoked fish dip is just ok and a bit underwhelming. The one thing I wish they had was a mixed drink menu. They used to when we first started coming. When they got rid of it, we were told they were working on revamping, but that was a few months ago. read more

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$1 oysters on monday evening are great. Large and fresh. Servers are nice. Mostly burgers and sandwiches but good food. Some outside areas but inside fairly large. Easy place to go but not gourmet. read more

Food is surprisingly good for a busy bar with live entertainment. Bands are generally very good and service is good too.

This establishment was a great surprise! The oysters were a great price and were great quality-very fresh and large and shucked right there in the middle of the restaurant. I had red fish for the first time and loved it. The bartenders were friendly and very attentive. There was a good band that night and several people were dancing in the other room by the band. read more

Rusty is very close to interstate I-75. I was on assignment to the south and they are conveniently located near the exit. They also have seafood that I seek this time. I was here for for the blackened grouper. This dish come with one side for the sandwich. The blackened is not the Cajun spicy style blackened that I want. The amount of fish is good for the sandwich. Fish is fresh. I got the fries for side. I also got the conch fritters. It has some conch meat but not a lot. Conch fritters taste good. I sit at the bar, service is good for attention. Atmosphere is good and a lot of customers for lunch. read more

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Great food, great server and ambiance, definitely recommend to have a drink and enjoy great food.

Food was great. Server seemed less than wanting to be there. Wasn't even offered opportunity for a second drink.

We ate at the bar and the bartenders were very attentive. Redfish is one of my favorite dishes in New Orleans. I decided to give it a try at Rusty's and I didn't regret it. For red fish it's the sauce that makes the dish and I really enjoyed theirs. I'll go back there just to have the red fish again. read more

Indoor and outdoor side seating. We chose to sit outside. Great atmosphere. Food was pretty good. Service was quick and attentive.

We had the garlic cheese curds, Parmesan garlic bone-in wings, and blackened cajun redfish. Food was awesome! Good deal on a bucket of beers. Cameron was a great server. If we're ever back in the area, we would stop in again. read more

Service was awful. In the 3 1/2 hours we were there, they came by the table twice and once was to deliver deliver the bill which was wrong, had to be redone and was still wrong. We had to hunt down wait staff to place orders for food and water - they literally ignored us all night. The best person we interacted with was the guy running food to the table who brought condiments and a menu for someone who arrived a little late. The worst restaurant experience ever. read more

I know its season, but the service here was terrible. No hostess, so getting a table for 10 people was nearly impossible - but we managed to. Took a while. Live music outside, but of course we were inside. Place is loud, so casual conversation is difficult. Food isn't spectacular. Much like any other "Sports Bar". I'm sure this is a go-to place for many, but we'll give it a pass in the future. read more

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The food is above average and the service is very good. There is many things to do inside or outside. Fun place for the family with live entertainment. read more

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU WANT TO WATCH A GAME! The staff is seriously great. I only post to warn anyone that wants to come up to Rusty's to watch their favorite team play, you will be sorely disappointed. For at least 2 years, the tv feed stalls and jumps every 7-10 seconds, making it impossible to watch a game in real time. I have mentioned this to managers at least 10 times over that period, but it has yet to be addressed. Even the staff is frustrated bc people bitch at them. I guess they just don't give a f#%*. Seems strange bc they only need call DirecTV to come out to troubleshoot, but I guess that's too much effort. I live nearby, so I keep coming here, but it would be nice if they would fix the brutally annoying tv situation. read more

Went to Rusty's for a quick fish dinner and some beers on a Friday with my boyfriend. My food was good but the service was lacking. Our bar tender wasn't a go getter. The other bar tender made me a better Hendricks and soda for my second drink. We started with the peel n eat shrimp which were very good! But with the shells they didn't give us like a discard basket so I used a pile of napkins and piled the shells on there. Live music was outside, it was busy for a Friday, I've been here when it was the Italian restaurant and I've never seen it so crowded I'm glad the new restaurant is using all that space! For our entrees. I got the fried oyster basket which was very good. The cocktail sauce has a kick to it which is good to mix with the ketchup My boyfriend got the haddock sandwich. It was full of too much tartar sauce and the fish was falling apart. Will we be back...? Not sure read more

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Good value for your money with good food and nice service. If you enjoy a sports bar you will enjoy Rusty's atmosphere although they are not known for that. Great casual atmosphere ! read more

I went with my husband to Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill for dinner and beers in Fort Myers. It's a really cool spot. I like their outdoor bar and their selection of craft beers on tap. I ordered their Mahi Mahi tacos with coleslaw and a cup of their Boston Clam Chowder. My husband ordered their Grouper Basket. We both really liked our meals. The staff was very kind and helpful also. Additionally, we both really liked the atmosphere inside and outside at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Great Food, great Service, great Entertainment. Love this Place. Always great Bands. Food is fresh. The Prices are right. read more

Good food (with a seafood slantt), and drinks (beach vibes) in a large comfy bar- and the service is very good! Sit indoors or out, and start with drinks (try the Blue Reef Martini) and appetizers (like the Loaded Tots). I loved the Fried Shrimp Basket, and my wifeenjoyed the Sliders! read more

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Two of us from our party did not receive our food with others after everyone was done eating she received hers, mine was another 15 minutes before I got mine with a sorry. I know they were busy but this was bad, we never got checked on. We also were not even offered any discount and we're charged an 18% gratuity. Food was not worth the wait. read more

It use to be a great place. Itis going down hill. We are taking our business &. large group elsewhere! It has no more life there since Amanda is gone. She brought In lots of business & so friendly & kind. Such a sweet person. She could Run Rusty's by herself. Very big loss. The food is ok but keep taking away the favorites of many people. Gets to be the same old over & over. Good Bye to RustY's read more

Very good and consistent food. We normally get the Mac and cheese bites and potstickers for appetizers and they are amazing. The service is great and the bartenders are super nice. They also an entire arcade room with a ton of games. There are a ton of TVs everywhere with plenty of different games and sports such as college football, NFL, and MLB. We love going there to watch mlb games. read more

It was exceptionally busy this Monday. They have oysters on a half shell for $1 each from 6:00 to 8:00. Delicious!