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Fried Pickles - Rusty Bucket - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Rusty Bucket - Sarasota

4.6 (371)
$30 and under
American
257 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for business meals
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 Tue–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raymundo Nabor Salas
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Offers

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

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 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 371 people are saying

Rusty Bucket - Sarasota reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

370 Reviews
  1. karen

    Tampa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has good food, great service, and overall good experience

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  2. Dr Tim

    Tampa41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a reliable place to get good food and drinks! Service always solid!

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  3. GeorgeW

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been here many times in the past. The food and beverages make it worth the trip. The food choices are a step up from others. This visit the service seemed to be a bit slow maybe due to staff shortages? We weren’t in a hurry but rode the wait out. This was out of the ordinary as it applies to table service. We enjoy the food choices as well as beverage choices.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating, especially with my kiddo. Service was excellent. Food was pretty good!

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  5. JamesB

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    With the abundance of dining options in our area, we like to give new places (that is, new to us) a try. When we like one we'll add it to our short list of return-worthy places. The Rusty Bucket makes our list! It's a relatively casual but nice tavern style eatery in the UTC that does what it does very well. A very nice bar area with many draft beer options is separated from the dining room with a glass partition. Piped music was not what we would've preferred, but the volume was not overwhelming. All in all, a relaxed atmosphere, although we weren't there at a particularly busy time. Our sandwiches and drinks were very good, our server was attentive, and the prices were reasonable when compared with other eateries of the same kind. We were happy with our experience and intend to visit again.

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  6. Jason Gold

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks especially the Cold Brew Martini!! Sweet potato fries are delicious!!

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  7. KathyP Gold

    Tampa43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Rusty Bucket!!!! Great food great place!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Fort Lauderdale29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice outdoor dining. Good food, reasonable prices.

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  9. paindoc Gold

    Naples12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average . Fish sandwich was small , thin and did not taste fresh .

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  10. KathyP Gold

    Tampa43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT PLACE, I LOVE the bucket!!!! Cone here often

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raymundo Nabor Salas
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Sarasota

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