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People's Choice AwardAwards

  • Taste of Plymouth 2013  Best Starter
  • Ohio Good Neighbor Award, 2013
  • Columbus Parent Magazine's Best Of Columbus - Best Gluten-Free Menu, Best Mac 'n Cheese and Runner-up in Best Chicken Fingers, 2012
  • Taste of Plymouth 2012 Best Starter and Best Vegetarian Entrée
  • 2012 CHEERS Beverage Excellence Award Best Beer Program
  • 2012 CHEERS Beverage Excellence Award – Best Staff Training Program
  • Taste of Northville - Best Restaurant, 2011
  • 2010 Be Food Safe Winner - Cuyahoga County Board of Health
  • Where the Locals Eat (A Guide to the best restaurants in America) Top 100 list, 2009  
  • QFM 96 Budweiser Wing Zing People's Choice Winner, 2008, 2009  
  • City of Norwood - 2009 Gold Plate Restaurant
    "Great Options in Low Fat Dining" 
  • Northville Chill-E Cookoff - People's Choice for Best Chili, 2009
  • Taste of New Albany - People's Choice Award, 2009
  • Taste of Upper Arlington, People's Choice Award, Appetizer, 2009
  • Taste of Upper Arlington, Celebrity Judge's Choice, Appetizer, 2nd Place 2008

 

People's Choice AwardAwards

  • Taste of Plymouth 2013  Best Starter
  • Ohio Good Neighbor Award, 2013
  • Columbus Parent Magazine's Best Of Columbus - Best Gluten-Free Menu, Best Mac 'n Cheese and Runner-up in Best Chicken Fingers, 2012
  • Taste of Plymouth 2012 Best Starter and Best Vegetarian Entrée
  • 2012 CHEERS Beverage Excellence Award Best Beer Program
  • 2012 CHEERS Beverage Excellence Award – Best Staff Training Program
  • Taste of Northville - Best Restaurant, 2011
  • 2010 Be Food Safe Winner - Cuyahoga County Board of Health
  • Where the Locals Eat (A Guide to the best restaurants in America) Top 100 list, 2009  
  • QFM 96 Budweiser Wing Zing People's Choice Winner, 2008, 2009  
  • City of Norwood - 2009 Gold Plate Restaurant
    "Great Options in Low Fat Dining" 
  • Northville Chill-E Cookoff - People's Choice for Best Chili, 2009
  • Taste of New Albany - People's Choice Award, 2009
  • Taste of Upper Arlington, People's Choice Award, Appetizer, 2009
  • Taste of Upper Arlington, Celebrity Judge's Choice, Appetizer, 2nd Place 2008

 

Reviews & Press

Navigating Restaurants with Food Allergies
By Melissa Kossler Dutton
Columbus Parent April 2013

During a recent trip to Olive Garden, Denise Busic noticed that the breadsticks looked different. She knew she needed to ask some questions. As the parent of a child with food allergies, Busic routinely talks to restaurant personnel about how they prepare their food. When her son Colin, now 8, was a toddler, he had a severe allergic reaction to a muffin that contained a walnut. Since then, ... Read More...


Round It Up America helps Cameron Mitchell Restaurants give back
By Ryan Kovalaske
The Metropreneur Columbus April 2, 2013

Cap City Diner, Marcella’s, and Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern have made supporting your local community as easy as tipping your server. Per the Round It Up America program, patrons at those sister restaurants can round up their purchases upon the close of credit card sales. So the next time you’re enjoying meatloaf at Cap City Diner, a meatball at Marcella’s, or fish and chips at Rusty ... Read More...


Rusty Bucket - Rookwood
By
The Ravenous Princess November 30, 2012

... We all agreed that we would definitely be back. Service was fabulous. Food was delicious. With our besties. Perfect night... Read the full review Read More...


Rusty Bucket Expanding at Easton
By Dan Eaton
Columbus Business First September 17, 2012

  The Columbus-based chain Monday said its next restaurant will open at Easton Town Center next spring. Read More...


Rusty Bucket Sets Sights on New Location at Easton Town Center
By Rusty Bucket
September 17, 2012

COLUMBUS: Easton Town Center will be the next destination on the location list for Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern. Opening in Spring 2013, the restaurant will be located in Easton’s North District, on the corner of Gramercy and Fenlon Streets, and will feature the company’s new concept interior designs. Read More...


The 5 pillars of burgerdom
By Matthew Mesarchik
Geauga News March 27, 2012

The burger…a simple thing. Ground meat, in patty form, cooked and served on a bun. It’s hard to mess one up, and equally hard to make one that stands out from the crowd. Yet, people manage to do both. How? Let’s start with the criteria by which I judge a burger when looking for something great. The patty – this IS the essence of the burger – so cutting corners here knocks you out of the ... Read More...


Report card rewards: Get free stuff for making good grades
By Jenn Strathman
newsnet5.com June 7, 2012

The school year is coming to an end, which means it's report card time. It pays to get good grades. A few northeast Ohio companies are rewarding students for getting A's on their report cards. Krispy Kreme will give you a free glazed donut for every A you earn, up to six per student, through 5th grade.   "Oh I didn't know that one. Hey yeah, go to Krispy Kreme, grab a donut. Then come... Read More...


Rusty Bucket: Bucketeer Bookworms Earn Free Kids Meals
By Noelle
SavingsLifestyle.com June 12, 2012

Your child can earn a complimentary kids meal for every 5 books they read as a part of the Bucketeer Bookworms program at The Rusty Bucket! Stop in to your neighborhood Rusty Bucket and ask for your Bookmark Tracker. Write the books you read on the back of your bookmark and after 5 books bring it in for a complimentary kids meal! I love the Rusty Bucket ! They have great service and a nice... Read More...


Rusty Bucket Mentors the Culinary Arts Program
By
Delaware Area Career Center May 29, 2012

We are very fortunate to have local businesses supporting our students. A few weeks ago, the Culinary Art class took a field trip to the Rusty Bucket where they learned tips and tricks from industry professionals. General Manager, Bill Everett and Regional Chef, Rick Lindeboom spoke to the students and shared their experiences... Read More...


On Restaurants | No drop in the Bucket
By Denise Trowbridge
The Columbus Dispatch April 17, 2012

 Rsuty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern could be viewed as a case study on what restaurants can do to survive tough times... Read More...