Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern Menu

Rusty Bucket is a casual American restaurant and tavern, a gathering place where people come to share laughter, smiles, and great conversation over food that makes everyone happy. Satisfying and familiar, the menu is classic American fare, thoughtfully prepared from scratch by each location’s Executive Chef. Cocktails are considered a craft, made-to-order by highly-skilled bartenders. From barrel to glass, no short cuts are taken with the carefully selected beer list. The perfect draft is guaranteed. Join us for lunch, grab a drink after work, bring the kids for dinner – we’ve got a seat for you!

Casual tavern chain with a sports-bar atmosphere serving comfort-food favorites & a long beer list. Based on 740 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Delivery ✔️ No takeout

Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern 43235

Address:
7800 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Phone: (614) 436-2626

Website:

Hours

Wednesday	11 AM–10 PM
Thursday	11 AM–10 PM
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9 PM
Monday	11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–10 PM

Main Menu
Monday – Gary’s 3-Way spaghetti smothered with our Texas sirloin chili and topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion and fresh diced tomatoes; served with garlic cheese bread
Tuesday – BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich our special pulled pork sandwich loaded with pale ale BBQ sauce, red onion, scallions and pepperjack cheese
Wednesday – Beef Stroganoff tender slow-roasted pulled beef, button and morel mushrooms tossed with pappardelle paste and morel cream sauce; topped with sour cream and scallions and served with garlic cheese bread
Thursday – Spaghetti ‘N Meatballs two jumbo beef and veal meatballs slow-cooked in our house made red sauce; served atop spaghetti noodles garnished with our homemade garlic cheese bread
Friday – Shrimp Scampi shrimp sauteed with white wine garlic butter sauce, fresh herbs and tomatoes tossed with spaghetti and grated parmesan and served with garlic cheese bread
Saturday – Pork Schnitzel tender pork filets lightly breaded and pan seared, served with house made braised red cabbage, spaetzel and our whole grain mustard jus
Sunday – Bucket Hot Brown house roasted turkey breast, thinly sliced and piled high on Texas toast, covered with a creamy parmesan sauce and topped with sliced tomato and bacon
Rusty Bucket Wings All served with crisp celery sticks and blue cheese dressing; come in one or two pound servings. Available in 5 flavors: Tamarind BBQ, Sweet Chili, Joe’s Regular, Sriracha, Habanero
Deep-Fried Pickles batter-dipped spears with ranch dressing for dippin’
Spinach Con Queso a blend of spinach, white wine and cheeses, served piping hot with tortilla chips
Bucket Bites mini burgers on potato buns with grilled onion, yellow cheddar cheese and topped with pickle chips
Pork Potstickers pan-seared, with sweet chili and ponzu sauces
Chicken Fingers hand dipped, served with BBQ or honey mustard sauce
Bucket O’ Shrimp one half pound in spicy Old Bay seasoning, served chilled with a fresh lemon wedge
Hummus served with grilled pita, marinated tomato and cucumber salad and side of tzatziki sauce
Double Stacked Quesadilla blackened chicken, pepperjack and cheddar cheese, folded with black bean and corn salsa and served with sour cream, fresh guacamole and salsa on the side
House Salad mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, onion, croutons and cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing
Soup And Salad Combo Choose your salad and add a cup of soup! salads: wedge of iceberg, double nickel salad, house salad. Soups: french onion soup, texas sirloin chili, soup of the day
Bucket Trio Half of a turkey club with your choice of salad and a cup of soup! Salads: Wedge of Iceberg, Double Nickel Salad, House Salad. Soups: French Onion Soup, Texas Sirloin Chili, Soup of the Day
Taco Salad Crisp tortilla with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, jalapenos, and tomatoes all lightly tossed with cilantro ranch dressing. Topped with sour cream drizzle, salsa, fresh cilantro, and scallions
Double Nickel Salad mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onion
Chicken Nickel Salad an entrée size portion of our signature salad with roasted hand-pulled chicken
Blackened Salmon Salad baby spinach, mixed greens with fresh strawberries, candied pecans, sliced red onion and blue cheese crumbles tossed in a honey vinaigrette dressing
BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad mixed greens, tender pulled oven roasted chicken breast, tortilla strips, corn, pepperjack cheese, black beans and tomatoes tossed in cilantro ranch dressing and drizzled with BBQ sauce
Texas Sirloin Chili sirloin and bean chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions and scallions; served with warm tortilla chips
French Onion Soup beef and chicken broth base, four onions, house made crouton topped with melted provolone cheese and parsley
Wedge Of Iceberg topped with tomato, bacon, chopped egg and your choice of dressing
Chicken Finger BLT topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Turkey Club sliced turkey piled high and topped with tomato, lettuce, bacon, sliced cheddar cheese and mayo on Texas toast
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich panko crusted chicken breast slathered in Joe’s regular sauce, topped with crumbled blue cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and mayo
Philly Cheesesteak shaved prime rib, red and green peppers, mushrooms, onions, provolone cheese and Philly sauce
Italian Torpedo grilled Italian sausage topped with cappicola ham, salami, provolone cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncinis and Italian dressing
Asian Tuna Wrap Light n’ fresh! soy marinated yellowfin tuna, seared rare, with wasabi mayo, sticky rice and a marinated Asian vegetable medley with our ponzu dipping sauce. Served with tomato cucumber salad on the side
The Reuben 1/2 lb. of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing on grilled rye bread
Codwich beer-battered Atlantic cod with tartar sauce, lettuce, American cheese, tomato and onion
Gorgonzola Sirloin 8 oz. sirloin topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions and gorgonzola butter, served with broccoli florets and onion straws
Meatloaf made fresh daily, stacked atop our mashers and covered with BBQ gravy and crispy onion straws; served with green beans and oven roasted carrots
Backyard BBQ Ribs lightly smoked Memphis-style ribs slathered with our Bucket BBQ sauce and served with French fries and cole slaw (1/2 or full rack portions available)
Fish ‘N Chips plenty of beer-battered Atlantic cod, French fries and cole slaw
Macaroni ‘N Cheese Swiss and American cheeses melted with Blue Moon white ale; mixed with elbow macaroni; topped with cheddar panko bread crumbs and oven-baked until golden brown; served with garlic cheese bread
Pan-Seared Salmon hand-cut filet seasoned with soy glaze, served with sticky rice and stir-fried vegetables
Chicken Parmesan seasoned panko crusted chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, provolone cheese and served with pasta alfredo and garlic cheese bread
Pesto Chicken Pasta spaghetti sauteed with garlic, white wine, olive oil, fresh baby spinach, mushrooms and oven roasted tomatoes; topped with a pesto marinated grilled chicken breast and served with garlic cheese bread
Baja Fish Tacos served blackened, topped with our fresh citrus cabbage slaw, sour cream drizzle, fresh cilantro and served with Cuban style rice and beans
Rusty Bucket Burger 1/2 lb. hand-pattied burger, cooked to order and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, onion, sweet pickle relish and mayo on a sesame seed bun. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
Patty Melt 1/2 lb. hand-pattied burger, cooked to order and topped with Swiss cheese, sauteed white onions and 1000 island dressing on grilled rye bread. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
Double Bacon Cheddar Burger 1/2 lb hand-pattied burger made with ground beef and ground bacon, cooked to order and topped with sauteed white onions, cheddar cheese, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on a sesame seed bun. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
Turkey Burger Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo and American cheese. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
Veggie Burger House made crispy black bean burger, topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and mayo. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
Green Chili Burger Our fresh ground hand-pattied burger topped with house made beer cheese, Serrano and jalapeno chili pepper relish. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
Beer Cheese Burger House made beer cheese melted and piled high with thin, crispy onion straws, and topped with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served with crispy, seasoned fries
Pepperoni And Peppers artisan hand tossed 12″ pie with loads of mozzarella, provolone, pepperoni and fresh banana peppers
The Big Sicilian artisan hand tossed 12″ pie with pepperoni, Italian sausage and cappicola with mozzarella, provolone, peppers and red onions
Margherita artisan hand tossed 12″ pie with tender roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh mozzarella and basil
Veggie artisan hand tossed 12″ pie with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion, banana peppers, green olives and spinach
Build Your Own Pizza choose from a selection of meats, cheeses, and veggies
Fresh Fruit Cup cut fresh daily
Macaroni And Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries crispy sweet potato fries
Cuban Rice And Beans Cuban rice topped with black beans
Tomato Cucumber Salad house made and marinated in basil vinaigrette, topped with feta cheese
Sticky Rice
Cole Slaw house made daily
Seasoned French Fries
Roasted Carrots
Broccoli Florets
Apple Sauce
Mashers
Cottage Cheese
Triple Chocolate Cake homemade chocolate cake topped with Edy’s vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce
Sticky Bun Bread Pudding baked custard and cinnamon bread topped with caramel and candied pecans; served with Edy’s vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream
Rogue Draft Root Beer Float a cold, frosty mug of Rogue draft root beer over Edy’s vanilla bean ice cream
Strawberry Cheesecake New York style cheesecake topped with a house-made strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream
Triple Decker Breakfast Sandwich 3 cheese, fried egg, bacon, tomato, scallion and roasted garlic aioli on Texas toast, served with fresh fruit
Yogurt Spill Greek yogurt topped with fresh fruit, crispy granola and honey
Today’s 4 Egg Omelet served with fresh fruit and wheat toast
Braised Short Rib Hash roasted red skin potatoes, caramelized onions, bell peppers and cheddar cheese topped with two sunny side up eggs and scallions
Breakfast Burrito Flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, sautéed peppers & onions, pepper jack & cheddar cheese. Topped with ranchero sauce, sour cream and cilantro. Served with red skin breakfast potatoes
Bucket Biscuits & Gravy biscuits topped with sausage patties, house made sausage gravy, two eggs sunny side up and scallions
Chicken & Waffles house made Belgian waffle, hand dipped chicken fingers and warm maple syrup topped with powdered sugar
Our Warm Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes with caramel sauce
Kid’s Biscuit & Gravy served with one fried egg over a warm biscuit topped with sausage gravy
Kid’s Yogurt & Fruit with granola and honey
Kid’s Cheesy Scrambled Eggs served with bacon and fresh fruit
Kid’s Waffle house made Belgian waffle and warm maple syrup topped with powdered sugar
Drink Menu
$1 Off All Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Moscow Mule Monday Smirnoff Vodka, fresh ginger & lime, ginger beer
Daiquiri Tuesday Hemingway Daiquiri, Strawberry Daiquiri
Whiskey Wednesday Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack, Woodford Reserve
Throwback Thursday Luxardo Old Fashioned, Pink Gin Fizz
Friday – Martini Night Belvedere, Pineapple Finlandia Cosmo, Pineapple Finlandia Martini
Saturday – Gary’s Famous Margaritas Herradura Silver & Cointreau, Grapefruit & Elderflower
Sunday – Bloody Sunday Pepper infused Finlandia Vodka, House Spiced Pickle, Not spicy, Spicy, or Stupid Spicy
Pink Gin Fizz Rogue Pink Gin with fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and soda then topped with a float of Hangtime Pinot Noir; garnished with a lemon peel
Blueberry Bella Smirnoff blueberry vodka, fresh muddled blueberries, simple syrup and fresh squeezed lemon
Bucket Punch Our signature PineFin, Mount Gay silver rum, Cointreau, POM juice, orgeat syrup, blood orange bitters and fresh squeezed orange and lime juices
Caipiroska Three Olives Grape, fresh muddled grapes, hand squeezed lime
Earl Grey Palmer Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey, Earl Grey infused syrup, hand squeezed lemon
Pine Fin Our famous pineapple-infused spirits. Try our Finlandia Vodka or Rogue Rum over ice or chilled
Handcrafted Sangria Ginger Citrus White or Orange Pomegranate Red
Belgium – Chimay Red (750 Ml)
Canada – Labatt Blue Light
Canada – Molson Golden
Czech – Pilsner Urquell
England – Bass
Jamaica – Red Stripe Lager
Germany – Bitburger Pilsner
Holland – Amstel Light
Holland – Heineken
Ireland – Harp
Ireland – Smithwicks
Mexico – Corona
Mexico – Dos Equis
Mexico – Modelo Especial
Budweiser
Bud Light
Bud Select
Coors Light
High Life
Miller Lite
Miller 64
Yuengling
Yuengling Light
Michelob Ultra
O’Douls N/A
Redbridge
Woodchuck
Strongbow
Blue Moon White Ale
Bud Light
Goose Island IPA
Guinness Stout
Miller Lite
Rogue Seasonal
Sam Adams Seasonal
Stella Artois
Stone IPA
California – Ballast Point Wahoo White
California – Ballast Point Big Eye
California – Lagunitas
California – Sierra Nevada
Colorado – New Belgium Fat Tire
Colorado – Avery Out Of Bounds
Michigan – Bells Two Hearted
Michigan – Founders
Michigan – New Holland Poet
New York – Brooklyn Lager
Ohio – Great Lakes Dortmunder
Ohio – Great Lakes Burning River
Ohio – Thirsty Dog Old Leghumper
Oregon – Rogue Mocha
Pennsylvania – Troegs Dream Weaver
Pennsylvania – Victory Golden Monkey
Jackie O Selection
MadTree Selection
North High Brewing Hefeweizen
Rhinegeist
Warped Wing Gamma Bomb IPA
California – Lagnitas Censored
Kentucky – Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale
Michigan – Dark Horse Amber Ale
Ohio – Thirsty Dog Cerberus
Oregon – Rogue Dead Guy
Pennsylvania – Troegs Double Bock
Four Springs Brewing
Rusty Bucket Pilsner
Beringer White Zinfandel
Lohr Riesling
Danzante Pinot Grigio
Honig Sauvignon Blanc
Seven Daughters Moscato
Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay
Bonterra Chardonnay
Lohr Chardonnay
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Hangtime Pinot Noir
Blackstone Merlot
Rex Goliath Shiraz
Lohr “Cypress” Merlot
Benziger Merlot
Spellbound Cabernet
Glass Mountain Cabernet
Diseño Malbec
Beringer “Founders Estate” Cabernet
Layer Cake Shiraz
Piper Sonoma Brut
Zonin Prosecco
Black And Blue Iced Tea house brewed iced tea with fresh smashed blackberries and blueberries
Raspberry Lemonade fresh squeezed lemon and simple syrup with fresh raspberry puree
Strawberry Agua Fresca fresh pureed strawberries and sparkling water
Chopin
Ciroc
Jose Cuervo
Malibu
Chivas
Smirnoff (No Flavors)
Absolut (No Flavors)
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Bacardi
Kahlua
Jack Daniels
Bushmills
Frangelico
Jagermeister
Redbridge
Woodchuck Cider
Strongbow Cider
Catering and Family Style
Rusty Bucket Wings The fan favorite! BBQ, Sweet Chili, Joe’s Regular, Sriracha, or Habanero all served with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing. Serves 8-10
Hummus With grilled pita, marinated tomato cucumber salad & Kalamata olives. Serves 6-8
Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp Peel ‘n eat shrimp in spicy Old Bay seasoning with lemon wedge, cocktail sauce and Texas Petal Sauce. Serves 8-10
Spinach Con Queso A blend of spinach, white wine and cheeses, served with tortilla chips. Serves 8-10
Double Nickel Chicken Salad Your neighborhood favorite! Mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon bits, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions. Serves 8-10
BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad Mixed greens, tender pulled BBQ chicken breast, tortilla strips, corn, pepperjack cheese, black beans & tomatoes with cilantro ranch dressing & BBQ sauce. Serves 8-10
Turkey Club Sliced turkey piled high and topped with tomato, lettuce, bacon, sliced cheddar cheese & mayo on Texas toast. Serves 8-10
Asian Tuna Wrap Soy marinated Yellow Fin tuna with wasabi mayo, sweet rice, marinated bean sprouts, peppers, cucumber, red onion & carrots with Ponzu sauce for dipping and served with a side of Tomato Cucumber Salad. (Five wraps-can be cut in to halves or thirds) Serves 6-8
Pesto Chicken Pasta Spaghetti sautéed with garlic, white wine, olive oil, fresh baby spinach, mushrooms and oven roasted tomatoes, topped with a pesto marinated chicken breast and served with toasted garlic cheese bread. Serves 6-8
Mac ‘N Cheese Swiss and American cheeses with elbow macaroni, topped with Panko bread crumbs, and oven-baked until golden brown served with garlic cheese bread. Serves 8-10
Gluten-Free Friendly Menu
Grilled BBQ Chicken slathered with our Bucket BBQ sauce and served with cheddar mashers and skillet beans
House Salad Mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, onion and cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing
Sirloin Steak 8 oz. sirloin topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions, served with broccoli florets and mashers
Salmon blackened or pan seared served with broccoli florets atop black bean corn salsa with fresh squeezed lime juice
Baja Fish Tacos Served blackened, topped with our fresh citrus cabbage slaw, sour cream drizzle, fresh cilantro and served with Cuban style rice and beans
Bucket O’ Shrimp one half pound in spicy Old Bay seasoning, served chilled with a fresh lemon wedge
Double Stacked Quesadilla corn tortillas, blackened chicken, pepperjack and cheddar cheeses folded with black bean and corn salsa and served with sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side
Wedge Of Iceberg topped with tomato, bacon, chopped egg and your choice of dressing
Double Nickel Salad mixed greens topped with our special dressing, chopped bacon, tomatoes and red onion
Blackened Salmon Salad baby spinach, mixed greens with fresh strawberries, candied pecans, sliced red onion, tossed in a honey vinaigrette dressing
Greek Salad mixed greens, tender pulled chicken breast, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, banana peppers and feta cheese tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette
Pesto Chicken Pasta gluten-free friendly pasta sauteed with garlic, white wine, olive oil, fresh baby spinach, mushrooms, and over roasted tomatoes topped with a pesto marinated chicken breast
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Cottage Cheese
Sticky Rice
Cole Slaw
Mashers
Broccoli Florets
Fresh Fruit Cup
Cuban Rice And Beans
Apple Sauce
Roasted Carrots
Kid’s Menu
Kid’s Pizza 6″ cheese or pepperoni pizza
Kid’s Grilled Chicken Fingers grilled chicken fingers, served with honey mustard sauce, broccoli, and apple juice
Kid’s Veggie Pizza 6″ spinach, tomato, mushroom, bell pepper, served with a side salad, and apple juice
Kid’s Grilled Fish grilled Atlantic cod served with carrots and apple juice
Kid’s Root Beer Float Rogue Draft Root Beer topped with vanilla ice cream
Kid’s Hot Dog all-beef hot dog with choice of side
Kid’s Fish ‘N Chips 4 oz portion of our beer-battered Atlantic cod with choice of side
PB & J just like mom’s (well, maybe even better)
Kid’s Burger 4 oz portion of our hand-pattied beef; cheese upon request with choice of side
Kid’s Chicken Fingers fresh cut daily and hand battered with choice of side and dipping sauce
Grilled Cheese American cheese on white bread with choice of side
Mac ‘N Cheese a Bucketeer favorite! made just for kids, served with a choice of side dish
French Fries
Mashers
Sticky Rice
Broccoli Florets
Cuban Rice And Beans
Roasted Carrots
Fresh Fruit Cup
Cottage Cheese
Cole Slaw
Apple Sauce

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Reviews

Mike Sara Jones

We chose this location based on how many starts it had. We have been to other locations and have had no issues. Chose this because I wanted a burger and sweet potato fries. Sat at the bar. Got in just before the dinner rush was in full swing. I ordered the Blueberry Bella, which is so good! I made my own burger and had sweet potato fries. My husband had the Rueben sandwich with a side of the street corn. Everything tasted great!

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Rebekah Johnston

We waited about 5 minutes for the bartender to even acknowledge we were there. It was not busy.. we ordered soft drinks so it’s not difficult, both of new what we wanted yet. We still had to wait. He took our order, delivered our food, and that was it. No conversation or check-in to see how our food was. Our service at the Rusty Bucket in Gahanna is ALWAYS top-notch. Jill, our bartender, and the 3 managers are always on top of everything. This place was a major disappointment.

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Jim Elliott

The outdoor patio is awesome and although they were busy our host made sure we got and outside table. The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is The GOAT! Waitstaff is incredible and the wrap around bar pretty cool. Best place near the Hills to eat. Completely recommend always consistent and good!

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Cheryl Richardson

Our waitress seated us at a table that was very wet I know she saw it because she looked at it and tried to cover it up by laying our menus on top of it. The food was terrible cold, soggy bread & my salad was a head of lettuce with not much more on it just AWFUL. Total waste of money NEVER AGAIN.

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Joe Giannetti

First time back at the Rusty Bucket in many years, and it was great! Services was quick, friendly and many employees visited our table.

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josh hodges

Every time we eat here it’s absolutely horrible, the food doesn’t taste good and many times is plated and served like a mess. Specifically when we ordered today, our philly cheese steak was served like a huge mess with way too much cheese and meat so that you cant even pick it up and the steak was more like unseasoned ground beef. The mac n cheese is watery and flavorless except the bread crumbs on top that tasted stale and almost chemically. There’s a reason why we only go here when we have a gift card.

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Janet Knapke

It’s a pretty consistent place. Everything is a la cart though, so it can be a little pricy. I had the special shrimp scampi with a side of broccoli. It was good the portions was ok. Their mushrooms soup was delicious!!! My husband had a salad and their Bucket burger. He said it was good. No dessert or drinks and it came to 71.00.

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John Schneider

Food and service are great! They have a lovely enclosed patio that desperately needs overhead fans. Uncomfortable till the sun goes down.

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Bob Patel

My wife and I drove 20mins to this loaction at 1.30pm today for lunch and were told at the desk that we had to wait for 20 to 30 Mins as there were only 2 servers working today.

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Matthew Bjerre

The food was average and definitely not on par with the pricing. While it did take a while to get service we did enjoy our experience

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