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Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch, Indianapolis, IN

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

4.8
4.8
535 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 566-3463
  • Website
    http://www.myrustybucket.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Grant
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What 535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Indiana

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Indianapolis

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and service." Known for its friendly staff and diverse menu, it's a favorite neighborhood spot. Highlights include the Bacon Burger and mushroom pizza. While sometimes crowded, it consistently delivers "a wonderfully predictable experience" that's perfect for casual dining.

535 Reviews

  1. Bev

    Indiana

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience as always. John, the associate who took care of our table was fantastic.

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  2. Griffin

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was very nice and we enjoyed the food! We got the sliders and cheesesteak. The cheesesteak was the best we’ve ever had highly recommended. I feel this is one of those hidden gem restaurants!

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  3. James

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The table was a bit sticky, but the server said it’s because they’re old, and the varnish is coming off. 🤷🏽‍♂️

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  4. Jan

    Indiana

    122 reviews

    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service and fun atmosphere. A must go-to restaurant

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  5. Karen

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. We had a good waiter. It was a little noisy in there but overall it was excellent.

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  6. Randy

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always a great place! We received great service with friendly staff and management. They have been a great place over a number of years and the only downside is they are so popular that we continually need reservations now-a-days.

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  7. Celia

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Varied and different menu. All dinners ordered were fantastic.

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  8. Casey

    Indiana

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to local restaurant! I love it …never disappoints.

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  9. Jan

    Indiana

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always Great food and service! One of our favorite local restaurants.

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  10. Billie

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally what one would expect at a neighborhood pub. Convenient location, good service, fairly good food. We will return but probably not on a regular basis because we don’t want to limit our dining options to a bar food menu. Not a criticism, just a personal preference!

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FAQs

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 566-3463.

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch is rated 4.8 stars by 535 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

1130 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2257

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    86th & Ditch
  • Area
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Grant
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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