Rusty's Wharf
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Rusty's Wharf
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About
Phone 740-927-2799, Zip 43062
Features
CUISINES
American, Seafood
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
PRICE
$
FEATURES
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 11:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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4.4
88 reviews
Excellent
53
Very good
25
Average
7
Poor
2
Terrible
1
Eric W
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • family
I wanted fresh tasting seafood. Not the kind that's been frozen. They filled the bill. Everything was fresh, shrimp, clams, fish was all breaded here and not frozen. I can tell. I had plenty of both and this taste like fresh seafood!
Written 24 September 2022
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vincent c
9 contributions
June 2024 • friends
The food was good. Yes, it’s all fried. The batter was light and not greasy. I had the fish basket. You actually order your food at the counter and they bring it to your table. The Cole slaw was good from the sides menu..
The restaurant area had some interesting pictures and the tables and chairs were odd. Servers were friendly.
Written 22 June 2024
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Carol E
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
I love the Big Ole Shrimp Basket - consistently good shrimp and their fried are the BEST I've ever had. My husband says their hamburgers are some of the best he's had. And they are friendly. Their new location is so much nicer too.
Written 31 March 2020
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Gary C
Wilmington142 contributions
Apr 2020 • family
Great food all around. Wife and I picked up a fish dinner meal from here last week and everything served was excellent. Crispy fish, not greasy, good fries and hush puppies and really good coleslaw. We will return, whether for another take out or when they are allowed to serve us inside.
Written 23 April 2020
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Jason B
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • couples
Fish is bla especially with no tartar I asked for it they said it was in the bag that was stapled shut live 15 minutes away no tartar
Written 15 February 2020
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rwbagboy
Pataskala8 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
service was great. They made me feel welcome and explained any specials. we tried to share fries but they are so good everyone had to get an order for themselves
Written 6 November 2019
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SP321
2 contributions
Sept 2019 • family
A delicious to go go-to for a filling dinner! This has become a monthly take home dinner staple for our household.
Written 9 October 2019
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NoneColumbus
229 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
This place is located in a small shopping center that is pretty frayed around the edges and way past its prime. It is more than a little depressing. The restaurant itself is small, long and narrow. It is acceptably clean. There is no table service. You have to stand in line and order off a sign behind the counter. The seafood we ordered was alright, and was somewhat better than other fish and chips places. The prices were reasonable. But, we like table service. So, we are in no hurry to go back.
Written 19 August 2019
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boss284
Pataskala56 contributions
Aug 2019 • family
Great Fish with the best fries around!
Tuesday's Special is good for lunch! I haven't tried their burgers but everyone says they are like the olf fashioned burgers from the soda fountain days.
Written 18 August 2019
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Sean G
33 contributions
July 2019 • couples
We saw the reviews in this place and decided to give it a try. It is very good for fried fish and chips. We also enjoyed the fried clams.
If you like family owned fish and chips, give this place a try. Our dinner was very good and the fish was not greasy or watery.
If you dont like fried food, this place may not be for you.
Written 6 August 2019
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Christa S
3 contributions
Feb 2019 • solo
It's the best fried fish you'll get in Pataskala but a short drive to Columbus would be worth it for better quality. Warning, if you dine in, the fans don't work well and it is smokey from the fryer... You will smell like fried fish.
Written 5 June 2019
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smrp321
12 contributions
Nov 2018 • family
Excellent!! All around delicious food. The $5 deal is hard to beat and definitely won't leave you dissappointed.
Written 13 December 2018
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LR2Girl
88 contributions
Nov 2018 • family
Took the advice of reviewers here on TA and wasn’t disappointed. It doesn’t look like much from the outside but inside was clean and very enjoyable decor. The food was very good. Had fish and chips. Great tarter sauce and the service was very friendly. If you like classic fish and chips you won’t be disappointed.
Written 6 November 2018
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Valerie V
Bellville15 contributions
Nov 2017 • none
If you like fried fish and hushpuppies, you'll love Rusty's. The price is great and the food is excellent.
Written 2 October 2018
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Sunny896
5 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
A friend suggested this family-owned restaurant. I've been multiple times, each time consistently delicious! Light flavorful fish, crisp delicious fries, an assortment of menu items and fabulous desserts!
Written 6 August 2018
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