They had us hooked even before seeing the sign in the dinning area that showed the words "Dive In and Get Hooked" The smiles of the ladies welcomed us in and the whole place was fantastic. This was even before we ate the fish platters and after tasting the deliciousness we are stopping here whenever we travel through the area. It was worth the short drive off of I70 and I love the decor besides the friendly people here. I talked more with Lisa the owner, when she came out to our table to visit and wish us safe travels home. The place is named after her husband but she makes the food. The hush puppies are her own batter and so are the sauces. read more

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I went back today with a friend and today ordered a completely new item. The garlic Parmesan chicken wings. Absolutely the best I've had in a long time ( including Roosters)! Very meaty flapper's and drumsticks . I split fried clams and hush puppies with my friend and she also thought they were delicious and she also ordered the fish sandwich and enjoyed it too. Employees are friendly and seating is comfortable. Also had a large fountain drink of cream soda! Another delicious meal at Rusty Wharf! read more

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Have come here a couple times and such a great deal/yummy. You get tons of food here and all is delicious. Service is quick and able to choose various options. All options come with fries and hush puppies for platters. Really love their fish as well as their Cole slaw. Great place and recommend! read more

Rusty's Wharf - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pataskala, Ohio

Really disappointed in this place. I ordered the double fish sandwich combo. Comes with chips (fries) and 2 hush puppies. It was to go and I live maybe two miles away. The service (drive thru) was fine. The food was not. Bun was stale. And hardly any tartar sauce on the sandwich. Just my opinion, but I think to go orders should have extra sauces in the bag. Or at least ask. The chips were fine, I guess. A little dry. The hush puppies, one was over cooked. The other was fine. Not too much taste in the fish at all. And it was like fish you buy at the grocery store. In the bags. It was triangle shaped. . Idk. I've had better at Long John Silvers. read more

Shrimp, coleslaw and fries were great . Disappointed in the hush puppies. Over all great

We ordered 2 shrimp baskets, 1 with fries, 1 with onion rings, 1 bowl of chili, 2 fountain drinks & 1 baklava. Total was $43. Baskets came with hush puppies, they were not good. Tasted more like a sweet fried dough, definitely not like a traditional hush puppy. The shrimp and fries were ok, but not fabulous. Onion rings were over cooked. Chili tasted like it was burnt from the bottom of the pot. The baklava was good but not better than anything you could buy at the store premade, didn't seem homemade. The fountain sodas had a metallic taste. Not a good experience, over and we won't be back. read more

The hubby was interested in some seafood while we were running around and I found Rusty's Wharf on the map. They have plenty of parking, but finding the front door is a little confusing. We parked out front (they are located in a strip mall) but ended up having to walk all the way around to the back before finding the entrance. We were a little disappointed to see that it is more like a fast food restaurant than a regular dine-in with a counter and overhead menu behind, as well as a drive thru, but we were vested at that point and stepped up to the counter to place our order with the friendly cashier. We ordered two fish and chicken baskets and a side of clams and calamari. We paid at the counter and then were given a number and told to have a seat where our food would be brought out to us, which was a pleasant surprise. The dining room is inviting and bright and appropriately seafood themed with fish and nets hanging on the walls. It's a good sized dining area with at least 20 tables or more. Our food came out in a decent amount of time, but wow, it was so fresh. They definitely cook their food to order. And there was so much food that we could have easily shared a basket, that also comes with hushpuppies and fries as well. So delicious!!!! They include many sauces for dipping in handy carryout ready containers. We took most of our food home with us and gobbled it down later that night. We will definitely be revisiting this restaurant next time we are in Pataskala!! read more

Quick, tasty and always hot and fresh. I love the Fish and Shrimp basket. Everything is cooked well and does not end up overly greasy. The servers are always friendly and quick. Plenty of seating which is appropriately decorated in a sea theme. Definitely give it a try if you like fish. read more

Worst hush puppies I've ever tasted, dry and crusty! Fish and fries meh. Sorry, but not for me.

Okay it's in a strip mall. Not a very glamorous one at that. No matter. Never judge a book by its cover. Tuesday is fishalicious Tuesday. That's a two piece fish basket and drink for only $7.50. It's a family run...counter (if you will), but, they embrace you into their family from that point on. Go sit down. They'll bring lunch to you! My fish and shrimp came with two hush puppies and chips. For the table we had an assortment ranging from Mac n cheese to Cole slaw to baked beans. I love the bread crumbs on top of the Mac. They also use two cheeses and it turned out super creamy and delish! My very favourite is the smelt basket. I'm not a fan of the chili. Too spicy. Decent tasting other than that. My friend Roger ordered a chili dog that looked like the dog was out in the sun for a decade. Cost wise this is the best family deal for fish baskets in our area. It's a friendly, family atmosphere and very clean. We spoke with Kate (I believe) and learned much more about their practices and how much is home made and how. Definitely return visits for us. 09/24 read more

Great tasting fish and chips, reminds me of Arthur Treacher fish and chips. I did not like the hush-puppies but my wife and our friends did. 5/5 The place is clean and so were the restrooms. 5/5 Customer service was very friendly 5/5 Prices were fair and I don't believe they offer any alcohol But you could call ahead if that's important. read more

Been meaning to come here, but it is far from my usual routes. Had time today. Got there right when they opened on a weekday, and there were several people walking toward it, so I thought "wow, people are lining up!" But no, they were all going to the quilt shop next door. Big menu, lots of stuff I wanted to try. Lady at the counter was great- patient and perky. They were out of chili, which I really wanted to try. I ended up with the sampler: fish, chicken, shrimp, clams, hushpuppies and fries. I got a side of baked beans to make up for the chili. Made fresh, came out 10-15 minutes later. Huge pile of food. Smelled so good. Crispy and hot. The chicken was pretty good, as was the fish. The shrimp were my favorite part, and I'm only a moderate shrimp fan. The clams were crispy and tender. Hushpuppies were good. The fries were thick but crispy outside. I had to leave half the fries- it was just too much food. The baked beans were pretty darn good. Was it a meal good enough to drive half an hour for? Nah. But pretty good. If I lived nearby I'd come once in awhile. Prices are excellent, $18 for a ton of good food. Plenty of parking. Easy access, but you want to drive around the back (farthest from the street) to go in. read more

Always one of our local favorites. Quick service, dine-in, carry-out, or drive-thru. Food is tasty and very fairly priced. Burgers and wings are better than you might expect from a fish joint! Current location is a great improvement from the old one and is conveniently located as well. Certainly a great place to stop in for lunch or dinner! read more

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I had not been here in a long time. Since they moved locations but the food is still tasty. I ordered a 2 pc fish and fries and a side of clams. Everything was hot and tasted good. read more

Good tasty food and a very friendly staff. Thanks keep up the good work! They very nice. Also, the food was nice and hot. We could not eat it all. Thanks read more

The service was wonderful. Everyone was so nice. The fish was yummy! I would recommend this place!

Amazing clean restaurant and the food was plentiful and priced right. The hush puppies are out of this worldly good. Fish was delicious. Service was great! We loved this place. A newly found favorite. read more

Food is always great and service just as good. Have always recommended Rusty's when I have company come into town and it's always a hit.

1We got takeout from Rusty's. I haven't been there in a few years. The fish and chips were wonderful. Fish is lightly breaded and moist inside. The chips were extra extra crispy as ordered. The hush puppies bring a smile to my lips. The mac and cheese and coleslaw are the perfect sides. You won't leave hungry read more

Excellent fish and fries. Hush puppies were good but had a powdery aftertaste. Order at the counter and food is brought to you. Very cute place but with how good they are they will need additional seating! read more

Decided that I would check out Rusty's Wharf in Pataskala today. It's in a small strip mall. You are greeted at the counter and place your order and go in and sit down at a table. When your order is ready it is brought to your table. I ordered the Fish/shrimp that came with chips and 2 hush puppies. Also had coleslaw, baked beans and Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese is made with two types of cheese with bread crumbs on top. Very smooth taste to it. The baked beans had the slightest cinnamon added to them which most places make the mistake of adding too much much to it. The coleslaw was made up with finely chopped vegetables with a nice smooth tasting sauce. Almost comparable to KFC's, really delicious. The chips were fried perfectly. The fish was a nice flaky piece. Very nice. The shrimp had the perfect texture and crunch to it. The star of show was the Hush Puppies, made homemade. They the perfect texture and crunch to them. What a perfect flavor. Next time I will order more. Yes there will be a next time. As I was leaving I got to take a few minutes to talk with Katie who I believe is the manager. Added bonus talked with the cook. They both were really informative talking about the business. You could tell that they were super excited about the customer experience. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Amazing amount of food for $10, and it taste like I'm in Florida almost just not as fresh of course, but it kinda reminds of the old school Arthur teachers I'd your old enough or if they still exist where you live. read more

Rusty's Wharf - Amazing amount of food for $10 - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pataskala, Ohio

First of all, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The prices were very reasonable! I got three large breaded fish fillets, fries and two hush-puppies for just $10 and a large drink was only $2.29 more! Everything tasted great. I will be back and will likely bring my friends with me when they are in town. read more

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It is hard to find good seafood at a reasonable price in Central Ohio. Rusty's is great. My son and I went last month and were impressed with the food and the friendliness of the staff. I plan to go ack soon. It isn't close to where I live, but it is worth the drive. read more

I have been reading great things for weeks now about Rusty's Wharf on Columbus Foodies. I mentioned it today to my husband & we made an impromptu trip to Pataskala. It was so worth it! We are a family of 4. Three of us got the large fish baskets & my youngest got the chicken tender basket. Plus we added a side of slaw and a side of mac & cheese. Everything was delicious. The fish & chicken were hand battered. They were fried perfectly. The amount of crunch was perfect. The fries were crispy. The sides were both delicious. The tarter sauce was very tasty & very plentiful The highlight of the meal for me was the hush puppies! I could seriously make a meal of the them. They were crispy on the outside. The inside was tender & moist with just a hint of green onion. Our bill was around $50 plus we have leftovers for days. Pretty good for a family of 4. We will definitely be repeat customers. read more

Very good. Good alternative to Arthur Treachers/Marines. I actually ate a hushpuppy. The prices are different. The fish and shrimp was $9.50, not $7.00. Will return. read more

Seems like a local favorite. There were so many great food choices, it was hard to decide. The atmosphere was very casual but a little loud. read more

We really enjoyed our dinners very tasty I will be returning . Very friendly staff and good service

First time here and the food was very good. Fish was cooked perfectly with a nice crispy batter. Some of the best hush puppies I've ever had. Very good mac and cheese. Fries were a little soggy but I would like to try them in the restaurant instead of take out. Clean and welcoming interior. All the employees were great and went out of their way to help me. I didn't realize they had a drive through. Looking forward to exploring the menu. read more

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Rusty's was on Broad Street many years ago when they first started out. After they decided to move on 310, their business really took off. Rusty's has great fish and chips, which my wife loves, and I love their baked fish with rice, which is healthier. I believe Rusty's has a great business with fabulous food with a great rustic charming atmosphere. read more

Read great reviews on this place. Was greeted as soon as we came in the doors. You order before sitting down. That's ok. Small menu. Everything up on the board. I agree with they have great customer service, and the coleslaw is good. We ordered the parmesan crusted baked fish and mac and cheese too. The fish had way too much parmesan crust. Way too salty from the cheese I'm guessing. Not much fish. The mac and cheese was just ok. I had really high hopes for this place. I was trying to be a little healthier with the baked fish. I talked with others before this post. I really wanted to love this place. Talked to husband about going back to have the fried fish and chips, and he said "No!" read more

Who knew there was good fast seafood place in Columbus. My bf found this little family owned fish and chips place. Food is cooked to order. I like the staff and the food is great for the price. We enjoy coming here alot. The restaurant is cozy it's tucked away in a plaza in Pataskala!! We like this place. read more

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Staff friendly and helpful, food delicious. Very clean. Planning a return visit, soon!

I have heard a lot about this place, so I decided to try them out for a to/go lunch order. I called and ordered the fish basket which was described as two pieces of fish chips(fries) and hush puppies. I arrived at the location, and went in the rear entrance. I was greeted by the friendly staff and my order was ready and waiting. The inside is much larger than I anticipated, a large dining area to the left of the kitchen. I returned to the office and dug in. The fish was light and fluffy, the breading was wonderful with a great crunch! The fries were what appeared to be large hand cut steak style fries. The hush puppies were sweet and had kernels of corn in them. Their tarter sauce had a great tang that cut through the breading in the fish, gave it a great balance. Overall, I was pleased with my experience. On the advice of fellow a Yelper, I will have to go back to try the clam chowder! read more

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Excellent fish and shrimp basket. I would recommend highly. They also have burgers, etc. but never tried them.

Have been a customer for years, and yeah I'm going to continue patronizing them. OCCASIONALLY. Over the recent years, I've thought their Fish-n-chips were one of the best around. Not any more. Within the last year, they've seriously lessened the actual amount of real FiSH tucked inside the batter, which has become way too thick. More batter. Less actual fish. See my photo from the last meal. The "chips" (actually just fries... not real thicker chips as they should be) are crispy, all right. And that's acceptable still. Tartar sauce is integral to my fish dining, and theirs is still good, but now served up in tiny little cups. Additional ones are 50-cents. However the girls are usually willing to just give me one more. ADDITIONAL seafood items are good and there's a wide selection. Always plentiful seating and pleasant attentive staff. Pricing appears to be within reasonable ranges. If you're outside Pataskala, it's worth the drive. Coming from Col's; I'd suggest you take the 70 out to the 310 exit and head north. read more

Rusty's Wharf - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pataskala, Ohio

I came here last week as I'd been wanting to try it! I'm moving close by and wanted to check out the local food scene. I was NOT disappointed!!! I got the three piece fish meal and it was so good! The fish was fresh and nicely breaded. The hush puppies melt in your mouth like butter!! Can't wait to go back to try out more items!! read more

We almost always get the same thing: a Large Ole Fish Basket (3 pcs of fish fries, and hush puppies) as well as Cole slaw; it is always exactly the same: GREAT. Rusty's Cole Slaw is the best anywhere! Servers are always helpful and friendly, and there is rarely a wait; the fish is prepared AFTER you order it. We've also had the Chicken Club Sandwich and Clam Basket, both were excellent; the Clam Basket reminds us of Howard Johnson's fried clams many decades ago! read more

This was my first time here, was passing by and decided to try it. I ordered the fish and chips. They came out nice and hot! The fries were crispy and the hush puppies were crispy on the outside with a soft inside. The fish had a lot of breading and feel the fish To breading ratio was a little off. The tangy tarter sauce was good for dipping. read more

Rusty's Wharf - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pataskala, Ohio

Stopped in for our first time while out shopping. We ordered our food and seated ourselves at a table while we waited for it to be made. It came out hot, fresh, and it was really good. The coleslaw and hush puppies were super good, too. It's a little pricy for the small portions and add ons, but I'm not complaining much because the food was fresh. I will definitely be back. They have an order and pick up window as well. All the employees were really nice too that we came in contact with. read more

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