Welcome to a fun, fast, and friendly place to dine, celebrate,
or just hang. With food and drink that excites food lovers of all ages and a staff
that embodies Genuine Hospitality, the Bucket feels immediately familiar and
comfortable as soon as you walk in. You’ll love being at your Rusty Bucket.
– It’s where your neighborhood eats,
drinks, and laughs.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Restaurant & Tavern
It’s what every neighborhood needs.
An unpretentious, friendly and approachable place to dine, celebrate, or just hang, and be all of those
things to families, children, singles, grandparents, students and business people.
That’s the thinking behind the concept of the Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern. And it’s what you’ll
find in every corner of each and every one.
From the menu­— a combination of updated familiar favorites designed to delight food lovers of
every type and age­— to the warmth of the comfortable décor, underscored by a staff that embodies
Genuine Hospitality, Rusty Bucket feels immediately familiar and comfortable to anyone who walks in.
We believe we’ve cornered the market on the neighborhood restaurant and tavern. And, we invite
you to share in its success.
Columbus, Ohio
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bexley • Dublin • Easton • Gahanna
Hilliard • New Albany • Upper Arlington
Westerville • Worthington Hills • Clintonville*
86th & Ditch
*Opening Summer 2016
Cincinnati, Ohio
Naples (Mercato) • Sarasota*
*Opening January 2016
Rookwood Pavilion • Mason • Liberty Center
Dayton, Ohio
Charlotte, North Carolina
Solon, Ohio
Uptown Solon
Detroit, Michigan
Northville • Bloomfield
Northville Park Place • Bingham Farms
You’ll find British pub favorites like deep fried
pickles and fish and chips; and American tavern
bar food such as chicken wings, bite sized and
XXL hand-pattied burgers, hand-dipped chicken
fingers and Old Bay Seasoned Peel ‘n Eat
Shrimp. There are diner classics like meatloaf
and macaroni and cheese, and American regional
sandwich faves such as The Reuben and Philly
Cheesesteak.
Because the American palate is so diverse, other
popular ethnic influences are found on the Rusty
Bucket’s menu, such as: Quesadillas, Blackened
Mahi Mahi Tacos, Hummus, Potstickers, Pan
Seared Salmon with pan-Asian flair, along with
pastas both familiar and creative.
You’ll also find fresh salads, from BBQ Chopped
Chicken to Thai Steak, to our own very American
specialty­— the Double Nickel. We also feature
seven hearty, daily specials —some home
cookin’, some regional favorites, some Italian­—
all delicious.
What you won’t find is pre-made, restaurant
supply ingredients. Rusty Bucket is all about
fresh food.
Miami (Doral)*
*Opening Winter 2016
Dayton Mall
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Florida
The Rusty Bucket menu, like America itself, is an
array of big, bold flavors. Diners can certainly
eat “big,” but a variety of salads and grilled
items, and a very appealing kid’s menu that
is a participant in the National Restaurant
Association’s Kids LiveWell program, assure it’s
comfort food at its best.
SouthPark
Denver, Colorado
The Orchard (Westminister)*
*Opening Summer 2016
Lower Highlands*
*Opening Early 2017
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Bar Sampler
Drafts
Starters
Burgers
Desserts
Deep-Fried Pickles
Spinach Con Queso
Bucket Bites
Pork Potstickers
Mussels
Chicken Fingers
Bucket O’ Shrimp
Hummus
Double Stacked Quesadilla
Rusty Bucket Wings
Rusty Bucket Burger
Gary’s Belly Buster
Double Bacon Cheddar Burger
Veggie Burger
Turkey Burger
Beer Cheese Burger
Green Chili Burger
Triple Chocolate Cake
Sticky Bun Bread Pudding
Cookies & Cream
Rogue Draft Root Beer Float
Salads
Wedge of Iceberg
Double Nickel Salad
Thai Steak Salad
Blackened Salmon Salad
Caesar Salad
BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad
Soups
Texas Sirloin Chili
French Onion Soup
Pizzas
Pepperoni & Peppers
“The Big Sicilian”
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Margherita | Veggie
Build your own Pizza
Sandwiches
“Full of Baloney” Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Philly Cheesesteak
Italian Torpedo
Asian Tuna Wrap
The Reuben | Turkey Club
Rusty Bucket Chili Dogs
Codwich
Main plates
Meatloaf
Backyard BBQ Ribs
Fish ’n Chips
Macaroni ’n Cheese
Pan-Seared Salmon
Chicken Parmesan
Tavern Steak and Ale
Pesto Chicken Pasta
Chicken Piccata
Kids
Hot Dog | Burger
Fish ’n Chips | Pizza
PB & J | Chicken Fingers
Grilled Cheese | Mac ’n Cheese
Grilled Chicken Fingers
Grilled Fish
Veggie Pizza
This menu is part of the Kids LiveWell
program and has been verified by
the National Restaurant Association
and Healthy Dining to meet specific
nutritional criteria established
by leading health organizations’
scientific guidelines.
The Rusty Bucket is the kind of place
where the bartender knows your drink,
the game is on, and your friends will
want to meet you there. We have a
diverse offering of beers, handcrafted
artisan cocktails with fresh ingredients,
and a great selection of wines by the
glass or bottle.
Each and every Bartender and
Manager masters our extensive fourstep Bar Certification program. They
are educated on all spirits, beer and
wine. Associates are also educated on
technical details like using the right
glass for the right beer.
Anchor Steam
Blue Moon White Ale
Bud Light
Goose Island IPA
Guinness Stout
Labatt Blue
Miller Lite
Rogue Hazelnut Brown
Sam Adams Seasonal
Stella Artois
Imports
Chimay Red
Lindemans Framboise
Pilsner Urquell
Bitburger Pilsner
Murphy’s Irish Stout
Sapporo Reserve
Modelo Especial
Crafts
Troegs Dream Weaver
Bells Two Hearted
Lagunitas, Pale Ale
Rogue Mocha Porter
New Holland, Poet Stout
Brooklyn Lager
Gary’s Beer Declaration
At the Rusty Bucket, we employ modern techniques with a proud history of serving beer. A
Tavern has always been a place of business where people gather to drink a pint and, more
than likely, also be served great food.
The idea of having a great beer at a place like the Rusty Bucket goes back centuries! The
early founding fathers enjoyed their beer in taverns and conducted important, history
changing events.
*Gluten-Free Friendly Menu Available
Taverns served to provide a comfortable place for both locals and travelers. They provided
a place to meet friends, exchange ideas and share news. Taverns even served as the Post
Office and the courthouse in many early cities. So be proud of your part in continuing the great
American tradition of gathering with friends to enjoy a pint where the neighborhood eats,
drinks, and laughs.
Daily Drink
Features
Monday:
Moscow Mule Monday
Tusday:
Daiquiri Tuesday
Wednesday:
Whiskey Wednesday
Thursday:
Throwback Thursday
Friday:
Martini Night
Saturday:
“Gary’s Famous” Margaritas
Sunday:
Bloody Sunday
Cocktails
Bucket Punch
Caipiroska | Blueberry Bella
Refreshing
Handcrafted
Sangria
Ginger Citrus White
Sangria
Orange Pomegranate Red
Sangria
Wines
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
J. Lohr Riesling
Piper Sonoma Brut
Oberon Cabernet
Layer Cake Shiraz
Alcohol-Free Drinks
Black and Blue Iced Tea
Raspberry Lemonade
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Raise your glass. Cheers!
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As President of Rusty Bucket Restaurant and
Tavern, Gary Callicoat has defined what gives a
restaurant concept diverse appeal and a true sense
of hospitality. Since opening its first unit, Rusty
Bucket has enjoyed steady growth under Callicoat’s
leadership as neighborhoods across the Midwest
have embraced this fun, fast, familiar, and friendly
establishment in their communities.
Gary Callicoat began his career in the hospitality
industry at age 15 as a dishwasher at Geisenhaus
in North Canton, Ohio. He quickly found himself
ascending to a number of managerial and
operational roles in multiple restaurant companies,
most notably with the 55 Restaurant Group and
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR), both based in
Columbus, Ohio.
Callicoat’s experience with Cameron Mitchell as
his mentor spurred his entrepreneurial spirit. While
serving as general manager of CMR’s Martini,
in downtown Columbus, the concept for “Rusty
Bucket” was born. With Mitchell providing valuable
guidance, Callicoat began to realize his goals, and
the Rusty Bucket was on its way to success.
In May of 2002, The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and
Tavern debuted in the affluent Columbus suburb
of Dublin. Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
delivered a menu of pub classics and familiar, yet
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updated, made-from-scratch diner favorites and a
comprehensive list of over 80 beer selections.
Giving the community a casual dining concept that is
as appealing to families as it is to the sports leagues
gathering after a game, the Rusty Bucket found
its niche and began to seek out similarly situated
locations and expand across central Ohio.
Currently, the Rusty Bucket has 21 locations in
five states, and will be opening an additional four
locations by the end of 2016. During the next three
years Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern plans to
harness the power of the brand and expand to over
40 locations becoming a super regional brand, with
projected annual sales exceeding $100 million.
Reflecting a long record of giving back to the
hospitality industry, Callicoat serves on the board of
the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) and is equally
committed to supporting charitable causes of the
communities in which he does business. He is also
on the board of the ORA’s Education Foundation
and is a proud supporter of Ohio ProStart as an Ohio
ProStart Preferred Partner. Callicoat encourages
and leads his team to give back in many ways with
numerous activities throughout the year including
raising funds and acquiring basic supplies for
underprivileged school children, coat drives in the
winter, and providing Thanksgiving meals to the
Salvation Army. Callicoat is proud to have piloted
the Ohio launch of Round It Up America® at all Rusty
Bucket locations in September 2011.
Every dining detail at Rusty Bucket is designed to make Guests
feel an immediate sense of welcome and familiarity.
Genuine Hospitality
Decor
More than a philosophy or a catch phrase,
“Genuine Hospitality” are words lived by at every
Rusty Bucket. The answer is YES to our Guests,
and the key word is “Genuine.” Every member of
our wait staff takes a genuine interest in each
and every Guest — what they like and don’t like,
and taking care of special requests. Part of this
genuine approach is to remember our Guest’s
name when they return. This “everybody knows
your name” feeling, found for decades in American
neighborhood taverns, is the cornerstone of
the dining experience at Rusty Bucket.
Materials: The neighborhood restaurant and
tavern feel is extended through the materials used
in the indoor décor. Exposed brick walls, wood floors
and dark wood accents all give each Rusty Bucket
the authentic look of a neighborhood gathering
place.
Televisions: Designed to be seen from just about
any angle, the television monitors inside Rusty
Bucket are convenient to those interested in sports
broadcasts—yet unobtrusive to the uninterested.
Accents: The memorabilia found on the walls of every
Rusty Bucket is designed to maximize sentiment
and familiarity. Much of the content is localized —
featuring historical community photos along with
area high school and college sports team pieces.
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Best Kid’s Menu & Best Bar Food
Gold Plate Restaurant
—Columbus Monthly, 2013, 2014, 2015
“Great Options in Low Fat Dining”
Best Gluten-Free Menu
—City of Norwood, 2009
People’s Choice for Best Chili
—Columbus Parent Magazine, 2013
Best Neighborhood Bar - Bexley
—614 Magazine, ColumBest 2015
Best Beer Program
—Northville Chill-E Cookoff, 2009
Michigan Restaurant Industry
Champion Awards
Front of the House Restaurant Employee of the Year, 2015
—CHEERS Beverage Excellence Award, 2012
Heart of the House Restaurant Employee of the Year, 2015
Best Staff Training Program
People’s Choice Award
—CHEERS Beverage Excellence Award, 2012
—Taste of New Albany, 2009
Ohio’s Restaurant
Good Neighbor Award
—Taste of Upper Arlington, Appetizer, 2009
USA Today
—National Restaurant Association, 2011, 2013
—10 Best Naples Restaurants for Night Owls, 2015
Best Restaurant
—Top 10 Family-Friendly Restaurant, 2015
—Taste of Northville, 2011
Technomic
Top 100 List:
Where the Locals Eat
—Top 500 Leading U.S. Chain Restaurants
—A Guide to the Best Restaurants in America, 2009
2015 FSR 50
—Top 10 Full-Service Growth Chains
—Full-Service Restaurant Magazine
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Contact Us
Home Office
515 Park Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Gary Callicoat President
614.621.1105
[email protected]
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MyRustyBucket.com
Kate Sumption Marketing
614.621.1015
[email protected]
Keith Rogers New Site Acquisition
248.245.5447
[email protected]