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Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch, Indianapolis, IN

Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch

4.8
4.8
564 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Grant
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What 564 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Bucket - 86th & Ditch is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "the best" tenderloins, "amazing atmosphere," and "friendly, top tier" service. The menu is varied, with options like "excellent" pizza, "delicious" salmon salad, and comforting pub classics. Consistently "great service" and a welcoming vibe make it a local favorite.

564 Reviews
  1. Jan

    VIP

    Indiana

    123 reviews

    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, atmosphere and service. A local go-to place. Never disappoints y...no matter what you order. Highly recommend

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  2. Beth

    VIP

    Indiana

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John is a great server. The tenderloins are the BEST!!!

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  3. James

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood spot for lunch or dinner. Great variety in menu, can adapt for allergies, friendly and courteous staff.

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  4. Casey

    VIP

    Indiana

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! The food is always really good. It’s very cozy and warm. Staff are friendly and top tier.

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  5. Antwann

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rusty bucket has an amazing atmosphere, and the food is great!

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  6. Eric

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    162 reviews

    5.0

    162 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid pub food and drinks at a reasonable price. Definitely a good option for a quick dinner. Service is fast

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  7. Michael

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was outstanding. Attentive to all of our needs. Food was really good.

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  8. Teresa

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just a nice place to grab good food, from meatloaf, pasta dishes, to great burgers.

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  9. Tom

    VIP

    Indiana

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and the service was great! This restaurant has a neighborhood vibe.

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  10. michael

    VIP

    Indiana

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food great and server was fantastic...............................

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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 564 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 16 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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