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    Buckets Bar And Grill

    3.9 (129 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Craft beer here
    Kerry B.

    Was not too impressed by Buckets on my visit for Sunday football in November. I arrived early about noon and my first impression was sports bar. On Sundays for the NFL games they have the TVs labeled. I sat at the bar for convenience, but the TV for my Bills game was in a corner, literally. The service for me at the bar was slow and there was hardly anyone there. They do have another section where I think there is gambling, or smoking, or something, not really sure I didn't go through that door and you couldn't see in. I started with a craft beer and it was better than the service. About 20 minutes or so before my game was going to start, I ordered food, wings and tater tots from the NFL menu. I then moved from the bar to a table where I could see the game. Logistically I had to sit at a table which was right to the left of the door. The TV was across and every time people walked in they would pause in front of me and the TV. Not so cool. Also, because I had started at the bar, none of the servers who were waiting the tables ever even stopped by to see if I needed anything. So I would walk back to the bar for another beer, exercise... so winning! Which brings me to another topic, I thought the service was slow at the bar, but once the place was packed, all the guests were getting slow service. About a half hour into the game, which is about 50 minutes from when I ordered wings and tater tots, my food came and of course it was wrong. What I think is hilarious is that I had ordered before the rush of guests and it took them a while to make my food. When I left the bar at half time there were guests who had come in around the start of the game and were just getting their food. So at halftime I left that bar, never to return and walked across the street and over the bridge to a bar with much better service, more beer options, better food and I could watch the game without people walking in front of the screen every few minutes.

    Even when me and my husband are fighting, we come here. Everybody's really nice and it's in a good location and the food is good.

    12 Wings (Mango and Nashville Hot) and a Reuben with plenty of Hot Fries!
    Theresa M.

    My daughter and I really enjoyed our lunch yesterday. She had the wings (mango and Nashville Hot) and liked them both but really enjoyed the mango ones. I agree, they were both tasty but the mango ones had a nice extra kick to them! My Reuben was grilled just right with plenty of corned beef and toppings! The fries were delicious - they came out very hot and with plenty to share with my daughter! So many I couldn't finish them all which is unheard of when it comes to fries and me! LoL Our waitress was very attentive, friendly, helpful, and funny! It's a sports bar with plenty of tvs and a bar to sit at, as well. Very nice sized restaurant with plenty of seating and plenty of parking. Check them out!

    Caprese salad
    Heidi S.

    Talk about a surprise with this one! I drive past Buckets several times a week and have always assumed it was a dive bar/night spot. My physical therapist gave them a glowing recommendation, so I mentioned it to hubby recently as a spot to grab a bite. We met some family there last weekend and I was floored. It's occupies a good size spot in a strip shopping center on Battlefield, just north of the Locks Bridge. The parking lot could use some serious attention with repairs and repainting, but there is plenty of space available. There are 2 entrances, which we didn't notice. We took the entrance to the right (if you're facing the building) and I must have had a very confused look on my face. There was a hostess here to direct us to the dining room, thank goodness. So this side is occupied by a few tables and long bar. I noted that most everyone present had eyes glued to the MANY tv's and their tables were covered by betting sheets for horse racing. We were directed thru the door to the left into the spacious, notably clean dining room with plenty of high top tables, bar seating and booths. There are tons of tv's on this side too, which makes me ready to return for football Sundays in the fall! We joined our dining companions who had already devoured an appetizer sampler and ordered our drinks. Tap beers were served in plastic cups, which I didn't care for considering the waste factor and coldness factor. The place is nice looking and the plastic cups detract from that. They do have great prices for domestic bottles and offer daily specials. Hubs and his brother both had a hankering for steak. I selected the caprese salad and another had the club. Our food was DELICIOUS! The steaks were cooked perfectly, but just slightly over-seasoned. The hand-cut french fries were the best! My caprese salad was a good portion, satisfying and fresh and the club got rave reviews as well. Our server was prompt and attentive through the whole experience. The prices are incredibly reasonable and go along with outstanding service and tasty food. I underestimated this place and wish I had stopped in sooner. We'll be back very soon and very frequently if future experiences are the same as our first!

    Mike B.

    Food was really good: cheeseburger, grilled cheese, fries, and sampler (cheese curds, fried pickles, mac-n-cheese). Service was good: friendly, fast.

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