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Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Private
Industry Hospitality
Founded May 2002; 23 years ago (2002-05)
Founder Gary Callicoat
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
,
United States
Number of locations
 18
Area served
 Indiana
Michigan
North Carolina
Ohio
Key people
 Cameron Mitchell
Parent Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern is a popular restaurant chain. It serves tasty food in a fun, casual setting. The company started in 2002. It was founded by Gary Callicoat, who is still its president and owner.

Rusty Bucket has its main office in Columbus, Ohio. It is a "sister company" to Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. This means they are part of the same family of businesses.

About Rusty Bucket

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern is known for being a friendly place. It's a spot where families and friends can gather. They offer a variety of dishes. These include burgers, salads, and other American-style foods.

How It Started

Gary Callicoat opened the first Rusty Bucket in May 2002. He wanted to create a neighborhood restaurant. It would be a place where everyone felt welcome. Since then, it has grown quite a bit.

Where You Can Find Them

As of 2025, Rusty Bucket has 18 restaurants. You can find them in several states. These states include Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. They also have a presence in North Carolina. Each location aims to be a local favorite.

Locations in Indiana

Locations in Michigan

Locations in Ohio