Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern Expands Menu with New Protein-Packed Dishes

Recognized for its chef-inspired American cuisine and beverages, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern has expanded its menu at all locations as of August 25,2026. This marks a major milestone for the beloved neighborhood restaurant brand, as it is the first time the menu has made significant changes since 2019.
“A lot of preparation and effort went into crafting these new recipes," said Jim Sauter, Vice President of Restaurants for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern. "We gathered extensive feedback from our associates and guests through our research and development process and have been testing these new offerings at various locations since the spring, which have been a hit.”

The new Rusty Bucket menu includes the following dishes, many of which are protein heavy:

    • Garlic Chicken
    Pan-roasted chicken complemented by white wine, garlic and lemon sauce, accompanied by mushrooms,     blistered tomatoes, herbed rice and broccoli.
    • Guinness Tavern Pie
     A hearty blend of ground beef enhanced with Guinness pan gravy, mixed with peas,     carrots, onions and corn,     topped with brûléed mashed potatoes.
    • Veggie Burger
    A flavorful vegetable patty topped with pepperjack cheese, Pico de Gallo, fresh lettuce, crispy     tortilla strips,     avocado crema and chipotle aioli, nestled in a 100% whole wheat bun.
    • Mushroom and Swiss Burger
    Indulge in a juicy burger generously topped with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and garlic aioli for a rich     and savory experience.
    • Cheesy Jalapeño Burger
    Experience the kick of a classic burger dressed in a blend of pepperjack and cheddar     cheeses, pickled     jalapeños, fresh lettuce, Pico de Gallo and chipotle mayo, all on the beloved patty you know and love.     
    • Oktoberfest Pretzel
    A jumbo Bavarian soft pretzel served with Jeffrey beer cheese and house-made mustard.

 "The menu changes demonstrate our ongoing commitment to providing a mouth-watering culinary experience for our guests from our made-from-scratch kitchen,” stated Bill Everett, director of operations at Rusty Bucket. "We carefully considered consumer preferences as well as the growing demand for protein-packed dishes in our selection process, and we are looking forward to rolling out these new dishes for our guests to try.”

For more information, to locate a Rusty Bucket or to make a reservation online, please visit MyRustyBucket.com or connect with on Facebook and Instagram.

About Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern:
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Rusty Bucket, a sister company of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, was founded by Gary Callicoat in 2002 and currently operates 17 locations across Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Rusty Bucket is a nationally recognized brand with accolades, including Technomic’s Top 500 Leading U.S. Chain Restaurants, FSR 50’s Top 10 Fast Growing, High-Performing Chains, and ranked on Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list. Rusty Bucket was also named by Nation’s Restaurant News as a 2014 Breakout Brand.

Rusty Bucket has an award-winning beverage program. In 2017, Rusty Bucket was honored with two VIBE Vista Awards in the Multi-Unit Chain segment in two categories: Best Spirits and Best Overall program.

For more information, visit MyRustyBucket.com

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