Rusty Bucket - Rookwood

4.7

232 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Kid-friendly

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 Daily 11:00 am–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
(513) 841-2739
Website
http://www.myrustybucket.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joe Sarno
Catering
https://order.myrustybucket.com/menu/rusty-bucket-rookwood<br />

Location
2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Cross street
Smith and Edwards
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour!!! M - F; 3-6pm Anywhere in the Bucket!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Half Priced Apps; $12 Pizzas; $7 Juicy Lucy Burgers; $1 Off Beer, Wine, & Cocktails A great bar is the heart of any great tavern. That's why we have a huge selection of local and seasonal brews. Expertly crafted cocktails, made with fresh juices, creative infusions, and the perfect balance of spirits. Plus, an impressive wine selection. Bottoms up!

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Kid-friendly
Cincinnati / Dayton
Good for groups
Cincinnati / Dayton
Neighborhood gem
Cincinnati
Kid-friendly
Cincinnati
Good for groups
Cincinnati
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood offers a lively atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent service." Many patrons praise the diverse menu, highlighting the "best Cuban sandwich" and "Buffalo Chix sandwich." While some note occasional reservation hiccups, the attentive staff and "energetic" ambiance make it a popular choice for both casual dining and special occasions.

232 Reviews

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Marilyn
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Liked the food. Waitress was good and had patience as we waited for our other couple. It was not as noisy as other restaurants an we appreciated that.
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Kilah VIP
Tampa12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my coworkers went for happy hour after work and we were very happy with our food & drinks. I really love the double cheeseburger & the happy hour deal was a huge bargain. I loved the sweet tea & friend pickles as well. Overall great service and food. Will be back again. I Have never had a negative experience at this location, and plan on going again for another after work happy hour soon. 😊
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Debbie
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a group of 4. My husband was very disappointed in his cheese burger and fries which is his go to no matter where we eat. He had the same order at the Deerfield location and it was great. But at the Rookwood location the burger was undercooked and greasy and the fries seemed like they were reheated. He was very disappointed.
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Maria
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and our server was wonderful. Side note- bread pudding can’t be beat
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Pam
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! Menu provided a lot of options.
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janae
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hailey was great. The food was good and hot. First time, but I'll definitely be going back.
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Andrea
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for a new place for our small group to meet. It allows us to not have to be super quiet and the ambiance is great
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Stacey
Charleston12 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All was good but I had to send my Bloody Mary back because it was all ice. I asked to have a new one made and was told it would be made the same way. Disappointing
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Debbie
Cincinnati4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our reservation for 10 was at 7pm and we arrived about 25 minutes early, but the staff was ready and we were seated right away. Our waiter was extremely attentive and very professional. The food options are diverse and not your normal menu items, which we liked. The food itself.. delicious. We’ll definitely be back 👌🏻
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Mickey
Cincinnati11 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service provided by Addy. Good time had by all.
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FAQs

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 841-2739.

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood is rated 4.7 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Smith and Edwards
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–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
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Sarno
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.myrustybucket.com/
Phone number
(513) 841-2739
Catering
https://order.myrustybucket.com/menu/rusty-bucket-rookwood<br />

Gift card

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Rusty Bucket - Rookwood

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Offers

Happy Hour!!! M - F; 3-6pm Anywhere in the Bucket!

Menu

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rusty Bucket - Rookwood offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rusty Bucket - Rookwood restaurant rated?

Does Rusty Bucket - Rookwood offer gift cards?

Is Rusty Bucket - Rookwood currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card