Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern Menu

7800 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
  • Daily Blue Plates

    • Monday - Gary's 3-Way

      spaghetti smothered with our Texas sirloin chili and topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion and fresh diced tomatoes; served with garlic cheese bread
    • Tuesday - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

      our special pulled pork sandwich loaded with pale ale BBQ sauce, red onion, scallions and pepperjack cheese
    • Wednesday - Beef Stroganoff

      tender slow-roasted pulled beef, button and morel mushrooms tossed with pappardelle paste and morel cream sauce; topped with sour cream and scallions and served with garlic cheese bread
    • Thursday - Spaghetti 'N Meatballs

      two jumbo beef and veal meatballs slow-cooked in our house made red sauce; served atop spaghetti noodles garnished with our homemade garlic cheese bread
    • Friday - Shrimp Scampi

      shrimp sauteed with white wine garlic butter sauce, fresh herbs and tomatoes tossed with spaghetti and grated parmesan and served with garlic cheese bread
    • Saturday - Pork Schnitzel

      tender pork filets lightly breaded and pan seared, served with house made braised red cabbage, spaetzel and our whole grain mustard jus
    • Sunday - Bucket Hot Brown

      house roasted turkey breast, thinly sliced and piled high on Texas toast, covered with a creamy parmesan sauce and topped with sliced tomato and bacon
  • Starters

    • Rusty Bucket Wings

      All served with crisp celery sticks and blue cheese dressing; come in one or two pound servings. Available in 5 flavors: Tamarind BBQ, Sweet Chili, Joe's Regular, Sriracha, Habanero
    • Deep-Fried Pickles

      batter-dipped spears with ranch dressing for dippin'
    • Spinach Con Queso

      a blend of spinach, white wine and cheeses, served piping hot with tortilla chips
    • Bucket Bites

      mini burgers on potato buns with grilled onion, yellow cheddar cheese and topped with pickle chips
    • Pork Potstickers

      pan-seared, with sweet chili and ponzu sauces
    • Chicken Fingers

      hand dipped, served with BBQ or honey mustard sauce
    • Bucket O' Shrimp

      one half pound in spicy Old Bay seasoning, served chilled with a fresh lemon wedge
    • Hummus

      served with grilled pita, marinated tomato and cucumber salad and side of tzatziki sauce
    • Double Stacked Quesadilla

      blackened chicken, pepperjack and cheddar cheese, folded with black bean and corn salsa and served with sour cream, fresh guacamole and salsa on the side
  • Salads & Soups

    • House Salad

      mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, onion, croutons and cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing
    • Soup And Salad Combo

      Choose your salad and add a cup of soup! salads: wedge of iceberg, double nickel salad, house salad. Soups: french onion soup, texas sirloin chili, soup of the day
    • Bucket Trio

      Half of a turkey club with your choice of salad and a cup of soup! Salads: Wedge of Iceberg, Double Nickel Salad, House Salad. Soups: French Onion Soup, Texas Sirloin Chili, Soup of the Day
    • Taco Salad

      Crisp tortilla with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, jalapenos, and tomatoes all lightly tossed with cilantro ranch dressing. Topped with sour cream drizzle, salsa, fresh cilantro, and scallions
    • Double Nickel Salad

      mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onion
    • Chicken Nickel Salad

      an entrée size portion of our signature salad with roasted hand-pulled chicken
    • Blackened Salmon Salad

      baby spinach, mixed greens with fresh strawberries, candied pecans, sliced red onion and blue cheese crumbles tossed in a honey vinaigrette dressing
    • BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad

      mixed greens, tender pulled oven roasted chicken breast, tortilla strips, corn, pepperjack cheese, black beans and tomatoes tossed in cilantro ranch dressing and drizzled with BBQ sauce
    • Texas Sirloin Chili

      sirloin and bean chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions and scallions; served with warm tortilla chips
    • French Onion Soup

      beef and chicken broth base, four onions, house made crouton topped with melted provolone cheese and parsley
    • Wedge Of Iceberg

      topped with tomato, bacon, chopped egg and your choice of dressing
  • Sandwiches

    • Chicken Finger BLT

      topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo
    • Turkey Club

      sliced turkey piled high and topped with tomato, lettuce, bacon, sliced cheddar cheese and mayo on Texas toast
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      panko crusted chicken breast slathered in Joe's regular sauce, topped with crumbled blue cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and mayo
    • Philly Cheesesteak

      shaved prime rib, red and green peppers, mushrooms, onions, provolone cheese and Philly sauce
    • Italian Torpedo

      grilled Italian sausage topped with cappicola ham, salami, provolone cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncinis and Italian dressing
    • Asian Tuna Wrap

      Light n' fresh! soy marinated yellowfin tuna, seared rare, with wasabi mayo, sticky rice and a marinated Asian vegetable medley with our ponzu dipping sauce. Served with tomato cucumber salad on the side
    • The Reuben

      1/2 lb. of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing on grilled rye bread
    • Codwich

      beer-battered Atlantic cod with tartar sauce, lettuce, American cheese, tomato and onion
  • Main Plates

    • Gorgonzola Sirloin

      8 oz. sirloin topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions and gorgonzola butter, served with broccoli florets and onion straws
    • Meatloaf

      made fresh daily, stacked atop our mashers and covered with BBQ gravy and crispy onion straws; served with green beans and oven roasted carrots
    • Backyard BBQ Ribs

      lightly smoked Memphis-style ribs slathered with our Bucket BBQ sauce and served with French fries and cole slaw (1/2 or full rack portions available)
    • Fish 'N Chips

      plenty of beer-battered Atlantic cod, French fries and cole slaw
    • Macaroni 'N Cheese

      Swiss and American cheeses melted with Blue Moon white ale; mixed with elbow macaroni; topped with cheddar panko bread crumbs and oven-baked until golden brown; served with garlic cheese bread
    • Pan-Seared Salmon

      hand-cut filet seasoned with soy glaze, served with sticky rice and stir-fried vegetables
    • Chicken Parmesan

      seasoned panko crusted chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, provolone cheese and served with pasta alfredo and garlic cheese bread
    • Pesto Chicken Pasta

      spaghetti sauteed with garlic, white wine, olive oil, fresh baby spinach, mushrooms and oven roasted tomatoes; topped with a pesto marinated grilled chicken breast and served with garlic cheese bread
    • Baja Fish Tacos

      served blackened, topped with our fresh citrus cabbage slaw, sour cream drizzle, fresh cilantro and served with Cuban style rice and beans
  • Burgers

    • Rusty Bucket Burger

      1/2 lb. hand-pattied burger, cooked to order and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, onion, sweet pickle relish and mayo on a sesame seed bun. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
    • Patty Melt

      1/2 lb. hand-pattied burger, cooked to order and topped with Swiss cheese, sauteed white onions and 1000 island dressing on grilled rye bread. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
    • Double Bacon Cheddar Burger

      1/2 lb hand-pattied burger made with ground beef and ground bacon, cooked to order and topped with sauteed white onions, cheddar cheese, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on a sesame seed bun. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
    • Turkey Burger

      Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo and American cheese. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
    • Veggie Burger

      House made crispy black bean burger, topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and mayo. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
    • Green Chili Burger

      Our fresh ground hand-pattied burger topped with house made beer cheese, Serrano and jalapeno chili pepper relish. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
    • Beer Cheese Burger

      House made beer cheese melted and piled high with thin, crispy onion straws, and topped with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
  • Pizzas

    • Pepperoni And Peppers

      artisan hand tossed 12" pie with loads of mozzarella, provolone, pepperoni and fresh banana peppers
    • The Big Sicilian

      artisan hand tossed 12" pie with pepperoni, Italian sausage and cappicola with mozzarella, provolone, peppers and red onions
    • Margherita

      artisan hand tossed 12" pie with tender roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh mozzarella and basil
    • Veggie

      artisan hand tossed 12" pie with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion, banana peppers, green olives and spinach
    • Build Your Own Pizza

      choose from a selection of meats, cheeses, and veggies
  • Sides

    • Fresh Fruit Cup

      cut fresh daily
    • Macaroni And Cheese

    • Sweet Potato Fries

      crispy sweet potato fries
    • Cuban Rice And Beans

      Cuban rice topped with black beans
    • Tomato Cucumber Salad

      house made and marinated in basil vinaigrette, topped with feta cheese
    • Sticky Rice

    • Cole Slaw

      house made daily
    • Seasoned French Fries

    • Roasted Carrots

    • Broccoli Florets

    • Apple Sauce

    • Mashers

    • Cottage Cheese

  • Desserts

    • Triple Chocolate Cake

      homemade chocolate cake topped with Edy's vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce
    • Sticky Bun Bread Pudding

      baked custard and cinnamon bread topped with caramel and candied pecans; served with Edy's vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream
    • Rogue Draft Root Beer Float

      a cold, frosty mug of Rogue draft root beer over Edy's vanilla bean ice cream
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      New York style cheesecake topped with a house-made strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream
  • Weekend Brunch

    • Triple Decker Breakfast Sandwich

      3 cheese, fried egg, bacon, tomato, scallion and roasted garlic aioli on Texas toast, served with fresh fruit
    • Yogurt Spill

      Greek yogurt topped with fresh fruit, crispy granola and honey
    • Today's 4 Egg Omelet

      served with fresh fruit and wheat toast
    • Braised Short Rib Hash

      roasted red skin potatoes, caramelized onions, bell peppers and cheddar cheese topped with two sunny side up eggs and scallions
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, sautéed peppers & onions, pepper jack & cheddar cheese. Topped with ranchero sauce, sour cream and cilantro. Served with red skin breakfast potatoes
    • Bucket Biscuits & Gravy

      biscuits topped with sausage patties, house made sausage gravy, two eggs sunny side up and scallions
    • Chicken & Waffles

      house made Belgian waffle, hand dipped chicken fingers and warm maple syrup topped with powdered sugar
    • Our Warm Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

      with caramel sauce
    • Kid's Biscuit & Gravy

      served with one fried egg over a warm biscuit topped with sausage gravy
    • Kid's Yogurt & Fruit

      with granola and honey
    • Kid's Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

      served with bacon and fresh fruit
    • Kid's Waffle

      house made Belgian waffle and warm maple syrup topped with powdered sugar
  • Happy Hour

    • $1 Off All Beer, Wine & Cocktails

  • Daily Drink Features

    • Moscow Mule Monday

      Smirnoff Vodka, fresh ginger & lime, ginger beer
    • Daiquiri Tuesday

      Hemingway Daiquiri, Strawberry Daiquiri
    • Whiskey Wednesday

      Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack, Woodford Reserve
    • Throwback Thursday

      Luxardo Old Fashioned, Pink Gin Fizz
    • Friday - Martini Night

      Belvedere, Pineapple Finlandia Cosmo, Pineapple Finlandia Martini
    • Saturday - Gary's Famous Margaritas

      Herradura Silver & Cointreau, Grapefruit & Elderflower
    • Sunday - Bloody Sunday

      Pepper infused Finlandia Vodka, House Spiced Pickle, Not spicy, Spicy, or Stupid Spicy
  • Cocktails

    • Pink Gin Fizz

      Rogue Pink Gin with fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and soda then topped with a float of Hangtime Pinot Noir; garnished with a lemon peel
    • Blueberry Bella

      Smirnoff blueberry vodka, fresh muddled blueberries, simple syrup and fresh squeezed lemon
    • Bucket Punch

      Our signature PineFin, Mount Gay silver rum, Cointreau, POM juice, orgeat syrup, blood orange bitters and fresh squeezed orange and lime juices
    • Caipiroska

      Three Olives Grape, fresh muddled grapes, hand squeezed lime
    • Earl Grey Palmer

      Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey, Earl Grey infused syrup, hand squeezed lemon
    • Pine Fin

      Our famous pineapple-infused spirits. Try our Finlandia Vodka or Rogue Rum over ice or chilled
    • Handcrafted Sangria

      Ginger Citrus White or Orange Pomegranate Red
  • Imports

    • Belgium - Chimay Red (750 Ml)

    • Canada - Labatt Blue Light

    • Canada - Molson Golden

    • Czech - Pilsner Urquell

    • England - Bass

    • Jamaica - Red Stripe Lager

    • Germany - Bitburger Pilsner

    • Holland - Amstel Light

    • Holland - Heineken

    • Ireland - Harp

    • Ireland - Smithwicks

    • Mexico - Corona

    • Mexico - Dos Equis

    • Mexico - Modelo Especial

  • Domestics

    • Budweiser

    • Bud Light

    • Bud Select

    • Coors Light

    • High Life

    • Miller Lite

    • Miller 64

    • Yuengling

    • Yuengling Light

    • Michelob Ultra

    • O'Douls N/A

    • Redbridge

  • Alternative

    • Woodchuck

    • Strongbow

  • Drafts

    • Blue Moon White Ale

    • Bud Light

    • Goose Island IPA

    • Guinness Stout

    • Miller Lite

    • Rogue Seasonal

    • Sam Adams Seasonal

    • Stella Artois

    • Stone IPA

  • Crafts

    • California - Ballast Point Wahoo White

    • California - Ballast Point Big Eye

    • California - Lagunitas

    • California - Sierra Nevada

    • Colorado - New Belgium Fat Tire

    • Colorado - Avery Out Of Bounds

    • Michigan - Bells Two Hearted

    • Michigan - Founders

    • Michigan - New Holland Poet

    • New York - Brooklyn Lager

    • Ohio - Great Lakes Dortmunder

    • Ohio - Great Lakes Burning River

    • Ohio - Thirsty Dog Old Leghumper

    • Oregon - Rogue Mocha

    • Pennsylvania - Troegs Dream Weaver

    • Pennsylvania - Victory Golden Monkey

  • Local Craft Cans

    • Jackie O Selection

    • MadTree Selection

    • North High Brewing Hefeweizen

    • Rhinegeist

    • Warped Wing Gamma Bomb IPA

  • Interesting Brews

    • California - Lagnitas Censored

    • Kentucky - Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale

    • Michigan - Dark Horse Amber Ale

    • Ohio - Thirsty Dog Cerberus

    • Oregon - Rogue Dead Guy

    • Pennsylvania - Troegs Double Bock

  • Local Craft Drafts

    • Four Springs Brewing

    • Rusty Bucket Pilsner

  • White

    • Beringer White Zinfandel

    • Lohr Riesling

    • Danzante Pinot Grigio

    • Honig Sauvignon Blanc

    • Seven Daughters Moscato

    • Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

    • Bonterra Chardonnay

    • Lohr Chardonnay

    • Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay

  • Reds

    • Hangtime Pinot Noir

    • Blackstone Merlot

    • Rex Goliath Shiraz

    • Lohr "Cypress" Merlot

    • Benziger Merlot

    • Spellbound Cabernet

    • Glass Mountain Cabernet

    • Diseño Malbec

    • Beringer "Founders Estate" Cabernet

    • Layer Cake Shiraz

  • Sparkling

    • Piper Sonoma Brut

    • Zonin Prosecco

  • Alcohol-Free

    • Black And Blue Iced Tea

      house brewed iced tea with fresh smashed blackberries and blueberries
    • Raspberry Lemonade

      fresh squeezed lemon and simple syrup with fresh raspberry puree
    • Strawberry Agua Fresca

      fresh pureed strawberries and sparkling water
  • Gluten-Free Friendly Spirits

    • Chopin

    • Ciroc

    • Jose Cuervo

    • Malibu

    • Chivas

    • Smirnoff (No Flavors)

    • Absolut (No Flavors)

    • Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

    • Bacardi

    • Kahlua

    • Jack Daniels

    • Bushmills

    • Frangelico

    • Jagermeister

  • Gluten-Free Friendly Beer

    • Redbridge

  • Gluten-Free Friendly Alternatives

    • Woodchuck Cider

    • Strongbow Cider

  • Catering and Family Style

    • Rusty Bucket Wings

      The fan favorite! BBQ, Sweet Chili, Joe's Regular, Sriracha, or Habanero all served with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing. Serves 8-10
    • Hummus

      With grilled pita, marinated tomato cucumber salad & Kalamata olives. Serves 6-8
    • Peel 'N Eat Shrimp

      Peel 'n eat shrimp in spicy Old Bay seasoning with lemon wedge, cocktail sauce and Texas Petal Sauce. Serves 8-10
    • Spinach Con Queso

      A blend of spinach, white wine and cheeses, served with tortilla chips. Serves 8-10
    • Double Nickel Chicken Salad

      Your neighborhood favorite! Mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon bits, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions. Serves 8-10
    • BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad

      Mixed greens, tender pulled BBQ chicken breast, tortilla strips, corn, pepperjack cheese, black beans & tomatoes with cilantro ranch dressing & BBQ sauce. Serves 8-10
    • Turkey Club

      Sliced turkey piled high and topped with tomato, lettuce, bacon, sliced cheddar cheese & mayo on Texas toast. Serves 8-10
    • Asian Tuna Wrap

      Soy marinated Yellow Fin tuna with wasabi mayo, sweet rice, marinated bean sprouts, peppers, cucumber, red onion & carrots with Ponzu sauce for dipping and served with a side of Tomato Cucumber Salad. (Five wraps-can be cut in to halves or thirds) Serves 6-8
    • Pesto Chicken Pasta

      Spaghetti sautéed with garlic, white wine, olive oil, fresh baby spinach, mushrooms and oven roasted tomatoes, topped with a pesto marinated chicken breast and served with toasted garlic cheese bread. Serves 6-8
    • Mac 'N Cheese

      Swiss and American cheeses with elbow macaroni, topped with Panko bread crumbs, and oven-baked until golden brown served with garlic cheese bread. Serves 8-10
  • Main

    • Grilled BBQ Chicken

      slathered with our Bucket BBQ sauce and served with cheddar mashers and skillet beans
    • House Salad

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, onion and cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing
    • Sirloin Steak

      8 oz. sirloin topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions, served with broccoli florets and mashers
    • Salmon

      blackened or pan seared served with broccoli florets atop black bean corn salsa with fresh squeezed lime juice
    • Baja Fish Tacos

      Served blackened, topped with our fresh citrus cabbage slaw, sour cream drizzle, fresh cilantro and served with Cuban style rice and beans
    • Bucket O' Shrimp

      one half pound in spicy Old Bay seasoning, served chilled with a fresh lemon wedge
    • Double Stacked Quesadilla

      corn tortillas, blackened chicken, pepperjack and cheddar cheeses folded with black bean and corn salsa and served with sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side
    • Wedge Of Iceberg

      topped with tomato, bacon, chopped egg and your choice of dressing
    • Double Nickel Salad

      mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon, tomatoes and red onion
    • Blackened Salmon Salad

      baby spinach, mixed greens with fresh strawberries, candied pecans, sliced red onion, tossed in a honey vinaigrette dressing
    • Greek Salad

      mixed greens, tender pulled chicken breast, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, banana peppers and feta cheese tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette
    • Pesto Chicken Pasta

      gluten-free friendly pasta sauteed with garlic, white wine, olive oil, fresh baby spinach, mushrooms, and over roasted tomatoes topped with a pesto marinated chicken breast
  • Gluten Free-Friendly Sides

    • Tomato Cucumber Salad

    • Cottage Cheese

    • Sticky Rice

    • Cole Slaw

    • Mashers

    • Broccoli Florets

    • Fresh Fruit Cup

    • Cuban Rice And Beans

    • Apple Sauce

    • Roasted Carrots

  • Main

    • Kid's Pizza

      6" cheese or pepperoni pizza
    • Kid's Grilled Chicken Fingers

      grilled chicken fingers, served with honey mustard sauce, broccoli, and apple juice
    • Kid's Veggie Pizza

      6" spinach, tomato, mushroom, bell pepper, served with a side salad, and apple juice
    • Kid's Grilled Fish

      grilled Atlantic cod served with carrots and apple juice
    • Kid's Root Beer Float

      Rogue Draft Root Beer topped with vanilla ice cream
    • Kid's Hot Dog

      all-beef hot dog with choice of side
    • Kid's Fish 'N Chips

      4 oz portion of our beer-battered Atlantic cod with choice of side
    • PB & J

      just like mom's (well, maybe even better)
    • Kid's Burger

      4 oz portion of our hand-pattied beef; cheese upon request with choice of side
    • Kid's Chicken Fingers

      fresh cut daily and hand battered with choice of side and dipping sauce
    • Grilled Cheese

      American cheese on white bread with choice of side
    • Mac 'N Cheese

      a Bucketeer favorite! made just for kids, served with a choice of side dish
  • Kid's Sides

    • French Fries

    • Mashers

    • Sticky Rice

    • Broccoli Florets

    • Cuban Rice And Beans

    • Roasted Carrots

    • Fresh Fruit Cup

    • Cottage Cheese

    • Cole Slaw

    • Apple Sauce

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