Gluten-Free at Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

Good GF variety, labeled right on the menu. Staff was knowledgeable and asked questions.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Menu was well labeled. I had the fish tacos and cheesecake for dessert - yum!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Our favorite neighborhood place! Our CHEERS!!! Be very specific about your needs & they're met every time.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I wish they still served gf pasta.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

Had a great experience at Rusty Bucket tonight.

They accidentally put fries on the plate with my gluten free burger, which I can’t have since those aren’t gluten free.

I wasn’t upset or anything, that was no big deal to me. But I was impressed because the manager and waitress personally apologized, comped my burger, and gave me a piece of gluten free cheesecake.

We also had great service from the waitress. Didn’t quite get her name… Anne or Amber 😅

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Very good experience. Although we’ve ordered takeout many times, this was my first time dining there. Food was very good. Only disappointment is they no longer serve Redbridge beer!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

I have eaten at three Rusty Bucket locations and always have a good experience. GF are marked on menu, they have GF buns, and servers are knowledgeable. They carry Red Bridge and have GF cheesecake!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

A few GF options including a dessert. Tasty food. Good service and drinks.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The food is good here, but I don’t feel safe eating here even with gluten free modifications on the menu. My server was very aware I couldn’t eat gluten, and my salad came out with croutons. I asked if they were gluten free, and he said no, so I asked for a new salad. No big deal, mistakes happen. But then he served me the same salad, with the croutons picked off (with obvious crouton crumbs). The manager did end up bringing me a new one after I talked to him, but if you have celiac, I wouldn’t risk it here.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Reservations recommended

Our server might of been new, because she knew absolutely nothing about celiac disease and nothing about what makes a dish gluten free. She had to go to the back a few times to ask questions, which I appreciated.

I had the burger with a gluten free bun, and mashed potatoes which were all marked gluten free.

Well, I’m thinking the cross contamination in this restaurant is too high because 7-8 hours after I ate (haven’t eaten anything else since), I was puking and pooping forever. And puke warning, it was only what I had at Rusty Bucket, and nothing else I had previously that day.

Celiacs, maybe do not take the chance. Praying that I have healed enough internally where this will not affect me tomorrow when I wake up but we will see

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

80 min wait Food bad No apologies

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

I ordered the gluten free bacon cheeseburger on DoorDash. I was sent a regular burger which I didn’t realize until I took a bite. The in person experience may be better but it definitely isn’t safe to DoorDash.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Great food, and the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I was so excited about the Baja fish tacos, which were delicious, until l realized they were made on flour tortillas. I threw them out after the first bite.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Probably 80% of the menu is not GF, but the GF options we got were delicious and caused no reactions. We shared the double-stack quesadilla, blackened salmon salad, and each got a burger. Burgers made using a much better bun than the typical Udi’s brand, and there wasn’t any up charge for using the GF buns. Will definitely add this to our list of go-to places.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Very serious about gf and have many options. One of my go to restaurants every time!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

This was my first time at the Rusty bucket and my meal was amazing! My husband and I shared two items. Thefirst item was a chicky chicky bowl with herb chicken , kale ,cabbage , brown rice ,pickled carrots ,curried cauliflower ,marinated tomato ,beets ,pinenuts and goat cheese !! It was amazing , the second dish we had was baked rigatoni crushed meatballs tomato rag out whipped ricotta mozzarella and basil both of them were terrific and we topped it off with the gluten-free cheesecake!!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten free items are clearly marked on the menu. I had a GF quesadilla and it was delicious.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I was assured the meal I chose was GF. I asked again when the food was brought to the table. Before finishing my food I already had a headache and the stomach issues followed shortly. Be careful and dine at your own risk.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I ate here three times this week because the food was so good. Confidently gluten free. The servers each time knew exactly what I was taking about and they assured me proper protocol is followed in the kitchen (hand washing etc). I had the chiki bowl and the blackened salmon salad with mashed potatoes. Incredibly good. My colleague ate the burger (also can be made gf), and said it was the best burger he ever ate.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Went with my fiancé who has celiac disease. He ordered fish tacos and we had the shrimp appetizer. We let the waitress know that he has celiac and she seemed to understand and informed the kitchen. The food was great and he didn’t get sick! We will be back!!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

NOT celiac safe, but would be great for gluten sensitive. They marked gluten free items and were great about preparing it separately, but I got sick from I’m assuming CC or seasonings.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Had the gluten free quesadilla last night. The waiter was great, understood my concerns and I had no issues!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Lots of gluten free options. Server Dale assured me I was safe eating there. Great food.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

Have been multiple times. Many items marked gluten free on the menu. They do a great job to avoid cross contamination.

Very good food as well.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They are very careful when dealing with allergies. My servers always take care of my allergy concerns. They have gluten-free buns on the menu.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Staff was knowledgeable. Didn't get sick. Burger with gf bun and coleslaw m best handmade margaritas I've ever had!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I’ve eaten here twice since my diagnosis. Both burgers were delicious and I felt great afterward. Server was knowledgeable and I enjoyed my gf drinks.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I asked for the GF quesidilla, it was brought out as a regular. I asked to make sure it was the gluten free and they assured me it was, I had to ask a second time before the chef confirmed it was not gluten free. It took another 20 minutes for the gluten free version to come back out.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Ordered the delicious Bacon Burger on a gluten-free bun that held up well. No separate fryer, so I substituted mashed potatoes that were nothing special. Great service and atmostphere.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

Food was just OK. Definitely not worth my wife getting sick from the one time we ate here. She requested Gluten free but she had a strong reaction anyway. She is celiac, so especially sensitive to gluten, but we won't be back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Rigatoni is listed as gluten free however they boil all noodles in same water all day

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

The food here is decent & I have never had a reaction. However, I stopped going due to the suspicious price increase. Example: A gluten free double nickel salad costs more than the regular despite it being the same thing (minus the GF having no Bleu cheese). This is unethical IMHO.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

I always get the GF quesadillas and have never had a problem. They are delicious and they are very careful about cross contamination.

I have never had any issues at this restaurant. They seem to be very knowledgeable on being GF. I always get the GF quesadillas and they're great!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

It’s a bar food restaurant, so you better not set your expectations at “gourmet.” That said, this is a great place to grab dinner. I generally get a hamburger w/ mashed potatoes on the side. I’ve never been cross contaminated, yet. You need to ask for a gluten free menu, since it’s separate from the regular menu. No frills, but tastes great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very good options. I had a yummy quesadilla and a bucket of steamed shrimp.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Have eaten here a couple of times and I feel like they take gluten free seriously. Have a separate gluten free menu with some good variety. I have had the bacon burger and the blackened fish tacos and both were good. Also really good gluten free cheesecake for dessert!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

There was an entire separate GF menu - including GF beer. I had the quesadilla (with corn tortilla) - SUPER good, and the bacon BBQ burger. The GF bun was alright - held its shape pretty well. Appreciated the GF beer since I’m not a fan of cider.

Great experience! They have gluten free cheesecake!

While they have a gluten free menu, I am also corn free. They didn’t seem to l ow how to handle that and my meal had corn in it somewhere because I had a reaction. Our waitress was great but it took 30 minutes for appetizers and then the rest of the meal came out cold and incorrect

Got sick not safe to eat here!!

Celiac friendly?

No

They have a special gluten free menu available on request. No separate fryer, so be careful with that.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great GF options. Have to ask for GF menu, staff is very knowledgable. We all had the bucket of shrimp, quesadilla burger with mashed potatoes and cheesecake for dessert. No reaction at all. I recommend making reservations as it does get very crowded

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ordered citrus salmon, broccoli and mashers and had no reaction. Service was phenomenal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food is decent but I’m not a huge fan of the bun. I’m not marking celiac friendly because I had one small bite of the rice and was sure there was pasta. I wasn’t feeling great but I’m not sure why that was. It could have been many things.

I have celiac and this place is great! There used to be less options but now they have a pretty big menu and they even have gluten free buns! Definitely a go-to if you want to go out to dinner in New Albany for a more reasonable price.

Celiac friendly?

Yes