Have a bucket full of fun at The Rusty Bucket

Evergreen, Food, General, Giveaways, Places to Go | July 10, 2012 by | 140 Comments

Giveaway Closed. Congrats to all our winners – Nancy, Melanie, Billie, Kim & Stephanie.

Friday night is Family Date Night in our house.  Sometimes it’s pizza and a movie at home, sometimes it’s kid’s choice (you can imagine where we end up on those nights), and sometimes we go on a search for someplace new to try out.   Trying to find something new can sometimes get a little frustrating because we have a super picky eater in our house.  That’s not a problem at  The Rusty Bucket in Rookwood!

I’ll be honest, I had never heard of The Rusty Bucket before our visit and I didn’t know what to expect.  I went straight to the website and looked over the menu and was pleasantly surprised when I discovered there was something for every member of our family on their menu.   We headed up to Rookwood on a stormy Friday to celebrate…our boys just made their stage debut in Camp Carnegie’s production of Super Bummer Summer.  All acting debuts require a fabulous dinner out!

Since it was our first time we definitely wanted to try a little of everything.  My hubby tried out their Rogue draft rootbeer and pronounced it delicious.  We ordered the Double Stacked Quesadilla as our appetizer-blackened chicken with pepper jack and cheddar cheese, black bean and corn salsa and lots of fixings on the side.  Fantastic!

The boys stuck true to form and ordered grilled cheese and chicken fingers, my hubby ordered the Patty Melt and I ordered what turned out to be the most delicious salad I’ve ever eaten-The Blackened Salmon Salad.  A bed of greens tossed with sliced strawberries, candied pecans, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, topped with perfectly cooked blackened salmon and served with their house made honey vinaigrette.  I simply cannot tell you how fantastic this salad was…you need to try it for yourself!  I have been trying to replicate the dressing ever since, it was that good.  Everyone really enjoyed their chosen entree, as evidenced by the completely clean plates at the end of the meal.

We had planned on heading out for frozen yogurt afterward for dessert but once the boys saw the Triple Chocolate Cake on the menu that plan got tossed out the window.  We ordered the chocolate cake along with the Sticky Bun Bread Pudding and Oh My was it delicious!  My oldest son basically devoured the Triple Chocolate Cake on his own while my husband and I battled our youngest for a bite or two of the bread pudding.  It was the perfect end to our meal!

All in all it was a wonderful meal…delicious food, great atmosphere, and a superb staff.  Our server gave us what was easily the best service I have had in a restaurant in at least 10 years.  She was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging…especially with our kids.  She made them each feel like she was there just to take care of them even though she clearly had a really busy station…definitely something I appreciate!

We were really impressed and left happy and already looking forward to going back.  You need to try this place for yourself!  The fine folks at The Rusty Bucket want to help you do that…they’ve given us FIVE $25 gift cards to share with our readers so that you can taste the goodness for yourself!  (psst…get the Blackened Salmon Salad…I promise you won’t regret it!)

~ENTER TO WIN~

To enter just do one or more of the following:

  1. Take a look at The Rusty Bucket’s menu and tell us in the comments what you plan on ordering during your visit.  Rusty Bucket Chili Dogs?  Elvis Velveeta Burger?  It’s so hard to decide!
  2. ‘Like’ Family Friendly Cincinnati on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did. If you already like us (thank you!) then leave a comment telling us that too.
  3. Subscribe to FFC’s eNewsletter

You must be 18 and a resident of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area to enter.  Winner will have 48 hours to respond once winners are announced or another winner will be drawn.  Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry ON THIS POST to be eligible to win.   Winners will be drawn on Monday, July 16 at 2 p.m. and announced in this post and on our Facebook page.

The Rusty Bucket is located at 2692 Madison Road in Cincinnati at Rookwood Commons.  More information and menus can be found on their website. 

Hours of Operation:
M – TH: 11 AM – 10 PM
F – S: 11 AM – 11 PM
SUN: 11:30 AM – 9 PM
* Call ahead and outdoor seating available

disclosure: We received gift cards and an invitation to try out The Rusty Bucket for ourselves, as well as gift cards to share with our readers, in return for sharing our experience while dining in the restaurant.  The review you see above is, however, 100% our unbiased opinion…as always.

When not blogging at Family Friendly Cincinnati you can find Amy writing at her own blog In A Galaxy.

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140 Responses to “Have a bucket full of fun at The Rusty Bucket”

  1. Ann P
    July 13, 2012 at 2:29 pm #

    I already receive the newsletter

  2. Ann P
    July 13, 2012 at 2:29 pm #

    The turkey burger looks tasty on the menu

  3. Ann P
    July 13, 2012 at 2:28 pm #

    I liked you on facebook

  4. Andi
    July 13, 2012 at 2:08 pm #

    chicken finger BLT!

  5. Stacey Karlosky
    July 13, 2012 at 1:37 pm #

    I follow FCC on FB and if I win, I want that salmon salad! Looks good!

  6. Mary
    July 13, 2012 at 1:15 pm #

    i follow FFC on FB

  7. Laura Perez
    July 13, 2012 at 1:14 pm #

    i have already liked your facebook

  8. Laura Perez
    July 13, 2012 at 1:13 pm #

    I want to try the bucket hot brown

  9. Patty
    July 13, 2012 at 1:08 pm #

    Sticky Bun Bread Pudding — sounds yummy!

  10. Stephanie Brown Eversole
    July 13, 2012 at 12:52 pm #

    I already receive ffc’s newsletter!

  11. Stephanie Brown Eversole
    July 13, 2012 at 12:51 pm #

    I already like ffc on Facebook!

  12. Stephanie Brown Eversole
    July 13, 2012 at 12:51 pm #

    Burger Blues, hold the onion and tomato, please!

  13. nova c.
    July 13, 2012 at 12:28 pm #

    BBQ chopped chicken salad sounds delicious…

  14. nova c.
    July 13, 2012 at 12:23 pm #

    already receive newsletter!

  15. nova c.
    July 13, 2012 at 12:22 pm #

    already liked on facebook!

  16. Laura
    July 13, 2012 at 11:51 am #

    I’d love to try their potstickers…and I’ve never been there, so this would be great…I already get your newsletter too.

  17. Amy
    July 13, 2012 at 10:56 am #

    already receiving newsletter!

  18. Amy
    July 13, 2012 at 10:56 am #

    already liked on facebook!

  19. Amy
    July 13, 2012 at 10:55 am #

    all jacked up burger–yum!

  20. sharon
    July 13, 2012 at 10:32 am #

    mmmm velveeta burger !

  21. Dreama
    July 13, 2012 at 10:16 am #

    I would get the Gary’s Gut Buster no Mayo & my son would get the Mac N Cheese with a root beer float! YUM

  22. Theresa Moeggenberg
    July 13, 2012 at 9:56 am #

    I would get the Hummus and potstickers to start with and share! For my entree I would definitely have to try the Double Double nickel chicken salad! And for dessert, the Cookies and Cream!

  23. Theresa Moeggenberg
    July 13, 2012 at 9:54 am #

    Liked on facebook!

  24. Theresa Moeggenberg
    July 13, 2012 at 9:54 am #

    I receive the newsletter!

  25. Clay
    July 13, 2012 at 9:41 am #

    Already subscribed to your newsletter too, :D

  26. Clay
    July 13, 2012 at 9:40 am #

    Already like you on facebook, ;)

  27. Clay
    July 13, 2012 at 9:39 am #

    Hmmm…. it’s a toss up. I may get some Rusty Bucket sweet chili wings or I may get the Rusty Bucket Chili Dogs. I can’t decide. Probably’ll start out with some Spinach Con Queso Dip too.

  28. Ann Frey
    July 13, 2012 at 9:36 am #

    I receive your newsletter

  29. jim gerace
    July 13, 2012 at 9:25 am #

    I already receive the newsletter.

  30. jim gerace
    July 13, 2012 at 9:25 am #

    I already like the FB page.

  31. jim gerace
    July 13, 2012 at 8:17 am #

    I would order the Saturday Back Yard BBQ Ribs….MMMMM…ribs!

  32. Kim
    July 13, 2012 at 8:11 am #

    At Rusty Bucket I would get the blackened salmon salad…YUM!

    • Kim
      July 13, 2012 at 8:12 am #

      Sorry I didn’t think the first one posted as I didn’t see it out here so I posted again.

  33. Kim
    July 13, 2012 at 8:10 am #

    Mmmmm – At Rusty Bucket I would get the blackened Salmon Salad!!!

  34. Kim
    July 13, 2012 at 8:08 am #

    I already (and have for a long time ;) ) receive your newsletter!

  35. Kim
    July 13, 2012 at 8:08 am #

    Already liked on Facebook!

  36. Shauna Price
    July 13, 2012 at 8:04 am #

    Already liked on facebook, and I would get Rusty Bucket Chili Dogs :)

  37. Nancy
    July 13, 2012 at 7:53 am #

    Receive e-newsletter (since 2010)

  38. Tammy
    July 13, 2012 at 7:52 am #

    Already receive Family Friendly Cincinnati newsletter

  39. Nancy
    July 13, 2012 at 7:52 am #

    Liked on Facebook (since summer of 2010)

  40. Nancy
    July 13, 2012 at 7:51 am #

    On a Friday night, I’d definitely order the Tequila Lime Tilapia. Any other night I’d get the Parmesan Crusted Tilapia.

  41. Tammy
    July 13, 2012 at 7:50 am #

    Like Family Friendly Cincinnati on FB

  42. Stephanie H
    July 13, 2012 at 7:50 am #

    Email subscriber!

  43. Stephanie H
    July 13, 2012 at 7:50 am #

    The menu sounds wonderful and it’s hard to choose just one.I think I’d like to try:Gary’s Belly Buster!

  44. Tammy
    July 13, 2012 at 7:49 am #

    Love the Chili Dogs,the Reuben and the Sliders and I can’t forget the Fried Pickles.

  45. Lori
    July 13, 2012 at 7:40 am #

    I “like” you on FB

  46. Lori
    July 13, 2012 at 7:40 am #

    I receive your newsletter.

  47. Lori
    July 13, 2012 at 7:39 am #

    I would like to try the Bucket Hot Brown!

  48. Beth bachmann
    July 12, 2012 at 10:30 pm #

    I receive your newsletter.

  49. Beth bachmann
    July 12, 2012 at 10:29 pm #

    I like you on Facebook!

  50. Beth bachmann
    July 12, 2012 at 10:29 pm #

    I would definitely start with fried pickles. A hot brown sounds good as a meal.

  51. Rachel
    July 12, 2012 at 11:26 am #

    I could seriously make an entire meal out of just their fried pickles! they’re amazing!!!

  52. Rachel
    July 12, 2012 at 11:24 am #

    Already “liked” :)

  53. Rachel
    July 12, 2012 at 11:24 am #

    Already subscribe :)

  54. Anderson Township
    July 12, 2012 at 10:40 am #

    Sticky bun bread pudding!!! Wow, that sounds awesome! I may have to take the kids over there to try it.

  55. Lauren A
    July 12, 2012 at 8:48 am #

    We would order a few things for the fam: deep fried pickles (yum!!), bucket bites, rusty bucket burger, fish n chips and a couple of root beer floats!! Already a FB fan and subscribed to enewsletter :)

  56. amy gray
    July 11, 2012 at 5:46 pm #

    i subscribe to news letters

  57. amy gray
    July 11, 2012 at 5:45 pm #

    i like FFC on fb

  58. Melissa
    July 11, 2012 at 5:45 pm #

    I want to try the sticky bun bread pudding!

  59. amy gray
    July 11, 2012 at 5:45 pm #

    Blackened Salmon Salad, yummy!

  60. Michelle M
    July 11, 2012 at 4:40 pm #

    I’ll order the special for Weds: Beef Stroganoff.

  61. Michelle M
    July 11, 2012 at 4:38 pm #

    I get the FFC newsletter

  62. Michelle M
    July 11, 2012 at 4:38 pm #

    I like FFC on facebook – I already did!

  63. laura
    July 11, 2012 at 12:54 pm #

    Mac and Cheese for me

  64. Rohan K
    July 11, 2012 at 9:07 am #

    I would love to start out with the pork potstickers and then get the rosted chicken

  65. Holly M.
    July 11, 2012 at 8:48 am #

    I already liked FCC on facebook. I would get the Macaroni ’n Cheese it is so delicious!

  66. Stephanie Wallace
    July 11, 2012 at 8:00 am #

    I like FFC on FB

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    July 11, 2012 at 7:59 am #

    I subscribe to the newsletter

  68. Stephanie Wallace
    July 11, 2012 at 7:58 am #

    The Asian Tuna Wrap sounds good!

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    July 11, 2012 at 7:53 am #

    Just signed up for e newsletter

  70. Vickie Jones
    July 11, 2012 at 7:49 am #

    I’ve already liked you on facebook.

  71. Vickie Jones
    July 11, 2012 at 7:48 am #

    Velveeta burger

  72. Jessie
    July 11, 2012 at 12:16 am #

    I am a newsletter subscriber. Thanks!

  73. KimS
    July 10, 2012 at 10:12 pm #

    Mmmmm, the salmon salad looks awesome. I wish they had been there when I lived 2 blocks away, years ago. Yum!
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  74. Melanie
    July 10, 2012 at 10:11 pm #

    Already subscribed to newsletter!

  75. Melanie
    July 10, 2012 at 10:10 pm #

    Already like you on FB!

  76. Melanie
    July 10, 2012 at 10:09 pm #

    Have to try the triple choc cake! And pot stickers. Nice that they have a GF menu.

  77. Julia
    July 10, 2012 at 9:51 pm #

    Beef stroganoff sounds really good. So does the Cookies & Cream. Yummy!

  78. Amy
    July 10, 2012 at 9:48 pm #

    The Pesto Chicken Pasta sounds delicious!

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  81. Amy
    July 10, 2012 at 9:46 pm #

    I like FFC on FB!

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    July 10, 2012 at 9:10 pm #

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    July 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm #

    Just subscribed to the newsletter. :)

  84. Becky M.
    July 10, 2012 at 7:04 pm #

    I “liked” the fb page just before I commented about the menu item I’d choose.

  85. Becky M.
    July 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm #

    The Buffalo Chicken sandwich looks good, but I’ll say my first choice would be fish ‘n chips, so of course I’d have to return to try the buffalo chicken too. ;)

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    July 10, 2012 at 6:45 pm #

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    July 10, 2012 at 2:59 pm #

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    July 10, 2012 at 2:59 pm #

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  89. Melissa R.
    July 10, 2012 at 2:58 pm #

    I’d order the Fish ‘n Chips for sure!

  90. Marianne
    July 10, 2012 at 2:54 pm #

    Love getting the newsletter already!

  91. Marianne
    July 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm #

    Already a Facebook fan!

  92. Mary Geretz
    July 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm #

    Good God, I can’t wait to try the Blackened Salmon Salad! Sounds positively scrumptious!

  93. Felicia
    July 10, 2012 at 2:09 pm #

    I already subscribe to the newsletter.

  94. Felicia
    July 10, 2012 at 2:07 pm #

    The chicken wings with sweet chili Joe’s regular chipotle and house salad.

  95. Karen
    July 10, 2012 at 12:44 pm #

    I subscribe to the enewsletter

  96. Karen
    July 10, 2012 at 12:43 pm #

    Double Nickel Salad

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    July 10, 2012 at 12:34 pm #

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    July 10, 2012 at 12:34 pm #

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  99. Anne
    July 10, 2012 at 12:32 pm #

    I would order the salmon.

  100. Mark
    July 10, 2012 at 12:32 pm #

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  101. Mark
    July 10, 2012 at 12:31 pm #

    I would order the rusty bucket burger!

  102. Amy
    July 10, 2012 at 11:45 am #

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    July 10, 2012 at 11:24 am #

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  104. Autumn
    July 10, 2012 at 11:24 am #

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  105. Autumn
    July 10, 2012 at 11:23 am #

    I would order the fish and chips. I love fish and chips!

  106. Amy
    July 10, 2012 at 11:19 am #

    I have been to the Rusty Bucket and loved it. I would order their fish and chips. It is delicious!

  107. Mike D.
    July 10, 2012 at 11:19 am #

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  108. Mike D.
    July 10, 2012 at 11:18 am #

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  109. Mike D.
    July 10, 2012 at 11:18 am #

    Fried Pickles!

  110. Billie Fetz
    July 10, 2012 at 11:07 am #

    I already like FFC on facebook

  111. Billie Fetz
    July 10, 2012 at 11:06 am #

    The Rusty Bucket Burger sounds AWESOME!!!! With a side of fries – I’m THERE!

  112. LAURA H.
    July 10, 2012 at 11:04 am #

    I already like FFC on Facebook.

  113. LAURA H.
    July 10, 2012 at 11:03 am #

    I already subscribe to the newsletter.

  114. LAURA H.
    July 10, 2012 at 11:02 am #

    I’d order the Rusty Bucket Burger!

  115. Lisa M
    July 10, 2012 at 9:51 am #

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  116. Lisa Muccillo
    July 10, 2012 at 9:50 am #

    The chicken finger BLT sounds amazing!

  117. Linda
    July 10, 2012 at 9:48 am #

    I already like you on FB and subscribe to your newsletter. Would love a night out.

  118. alex h
    July 10, 2012 at 9:41 am #

    i would get the pesto chicken pasta!

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    July 10, 2012 at 9:38 am #

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  120. alex h
    July 10, 2012 at 9:37 am #

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  121. Diane L
    July 10, 2012 at 9:31 am #

    I think I’d try the Backyard BBQ Ribs and Spinach Con Queso. Weird combination, I know, but both sound good!!

  122. Jennifer A
    July 10, 2012 at 9:29 am #

    I Love their Rusty Bucket Bites(Mini cheeseburgers) and I also like their deep fried pickles!

  123. edpaffjr
    July 10, 2012 at 9:28 am #

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  124. edpaffjr
    July 10, 2012 at 9:27 am #

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  125. edpaffjr
    July 10, 2012 at 9:26 am #

    I’d have to go with the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.

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  129. Marisa D
    July 10, 2012 at 9:22 am #

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  130. Marisa D
    July 10, 2012 at 9:21 am #

    Bucket O’ Shrimp…yum.

  131. Laura
    July 10, 2012 at 9:21 am #

    I already like you on FB

  132. Jessica
    July 10, 2012 at 9:17 am #

    Already like you on Facebook and subscribe to your newsletter :)

  133. Jessica
    July 10, 2012 at 9:16 am #

    I’d order the chicken Parmesan! Yummy!

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    July 10, 2012 at 9:13 am #

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  135. Rachel
    July 10, 2012 at 9:12 am #

    Liked you on Facebook.

  136. Rachel
    July 10, 2012 at 9:11 am #

    I’d order the Rusty Bucket Burger!

  137. Becky
    July 10, 2012 at 9:08 am #

    Tequila lime talapia

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