Great fish and fries, always friendly staff a great local spot .always get the 2 piece fish dinner it is plenty for me. I always get a extra tarter sauce read more

This place is genuinely shocking in the best possible way. You don't expect to find great seafood in central Ohio, but this has to be among the best of it. Rusty's has absolutely figured out frying foods to a science, and no matter what they put in the frier it comes out perfect and crispy and flavorful. Leaving seafood out of it, this is some of the best fried food (flavor, freshness, etc) that I've ever had. Wish I could go here more often! read more

We visited when they first opened in the new location. I heard so much about Rusty's Wharf. The food we ordered was not fresh. It was precooked fried fish fillets that we could've purchased in the frozen grocery section. I don't know if this their normal practice to serve these products, I assumed I was ordering freshly prepared and battered that day fish. read more

Great place food is always good staff is always happy and cheerful really enjoy coming here.

It use to be a good place to go to until theowner got rude about drink refills like it was going to break the bank. It was only ice tea for crying out loud and not that many. Not worth the drive to be insulted. read more

Went there for the first time on June 27, 2022. Amazing service and food. Great little find out here in the Pataskala Granville area. Highly recommend. There's something magical about the hush puppies. read more

Tastes just like Arthur Treacher's fish and chips. Good food and quick service. Very reasonably priced

Always a yummy meal and fantastic customer service. We love the chicken basket and the fish is super tasty as well. Definitely a great place to go to. read more

The best fish and chips around! Great atmosphere and service. Love the new location. The Tuesday special is awesome!

I'm not a big fish fan - salmon is normally my only exception. However, this fish and chips joint was right on par! It's a fast casual joint: come in, head to the front register, make your meal selection (kind of basket, do you want a side dish, and what to drink), then take a set and the food is brought to you. Super fast service with a smile! They yell back the orders via a microphone - can anyone say Rax's restaurant!? Got here around 5:30 pm on a Saturday, and it was sparsely populated (only one other couple dining). The gentleman manning the register was pleasant, good humor. I ordered the Fish Basket (comes with fries and two hush puppies) , side of coleslaw and a Root Beer cola. Excellent cooking execution! Seriously. Lightly battered crunchy fish. It did NOT taste like freezer burn. I actually dipped the catch in the sweet custom white creamy coleslaw. Fabulous pairing! The fries' touch of seasoning and golden brown crunchy tips rivals Burger King's (oooh, and a frightened murmur spreads throughout the crowd). And the sweet cornbread balls left slightly sweet taste I the mouth. By the time we slipped out - talk about filling you up! - our table was the only open one in the joint! read more

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Awesome! The place was very clean, the ladies were super friendly & kind. I like the hush puppies a lot, they were super crispy and soft on the inside like fresh corn bread. The fish were perfectly cooked, the cole slaw was so good I actually finished mine for once. Must be home made every day. read more

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This restaurant exceeds expectations... perhaps the best hand battered quick and easy fish and seafood on the far east side of Columbus. Totally worth the drive if you are not in the neighborhood. Rusty's menu also features fabulous Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Wings, Regular and Specialty Hot Dogs, Clams, Shrimp, Calamari, and desserts. Call in an order and use their pick-up window or eat in the dining room. Check Rusty's Wharf out you won't be disappointed. read more

We came in on a Friday evening about 7:00 and the place was pretty crowded with only two 4-tops available. Luckily there was no line, so we put in our orders and by the time we walked over to one of the tables there were about 6 people in line. Within another 3 minutes the line had gone clear down to the door with probably 20 people! The good thing is, several of the tables had opened up so the new people had a place to sit. Okay now for the food. I love coneys but some places put beans in it to make it go further or make the coney sauce pull double duty and use it for chili. Not this place! The coney sauce was very good. Not the best I've ever had but still very good. I ordered mine with mustard, light onions and cheese. They put just the right amount of everything on it but it would have been improved if the cheese had been melted. To my surprise, the cheese wasn't cold and didn't really detract from the overall taste & temp of the coney. The coney was served with chips (fries), kinda like steak fries. They were very fresh, very hot and very good. I also had 1 piece of their fish. It was pretty good but nothing out of the ordinary. It was served either tarter sauce which was also good but again, nothing out of the ordinary. It was served with 2 hush puppies. I only took one bite bc by this time I was feeling really stuffed! I just had water with my meal bc they serve all coke products, but it was a very large cup and a whole lotta water! To sum it up, we will definitely go again. The portions were generous, the food was good, the staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean and so was the bathroom. So why am I giving them only 4 stars if everything was good? That's just it. Everything was good but nothing was great. Nothing was outstanding. But we will definitely go back again. It takes near perfection to get a 5 star rating. But they do rate a good solid 4 stars. read more

Rusty's Wharf - Big line at 7:00 on a Friday evening, but they keep the line moving pretty fast. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pataskala, Ohio

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Very good. Think Long John Silvers style food but better quality. They serve battered fish and chicken, some burgers, fries (chips), hush puppies, Mac & cheese, baked beans, shrimp, baked fish, salad, wings, desserts, chili, hot dogs, and a few other items. The batter is very good and nice and thick. The hush puppies were to die for. Cooked perfectly and just the right amount of sweet. Personally, I didn't enjoy the chips. They were cooked well but they just didn't do it for me. But everyone else seemed to enjoy them. The Mac & cheese was a big hit among the kiddos. The place is clean and the service was friendly. The decor is pretty cute. They've done a nice job with the building. I thought it was kind of dark though, it could use a little more lighting. Overall, I enjoyed it. I'd come back again. I'm not a fish eater so it's not a must have for me. But it was very good. A nice addition to Pataskala! :) read more

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The go-to place in Pataskala for Fish and Chips. The fish is flaky and scrumptious but the batter is nothing unique. The fries provide a soft but crispy counter balance. The hush puppies are decent if you're into them; I am not. Other menu offerings include battered chicken strips and shrimp, hamburgers, soups, and various desserts. The staff is amazingly friendly; a huge plus that will have me coming back for seconds. read more

Rusty's Wharf - Fish basket w/ added hot sauce :-) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pataskala, Ohio

The food is consistently fresh and delicious whether I get a cheeseburger or a fish basket!

Saw ad in a mailer and decided to check it out on a Tuesday fish special day. It was very good! Fish and fries were hot and very good. It did come with a drink and hush puppy as well. I will definitely be back and will be bringing some people with me to try it out read more

I kept seeing people in reynoldsburg recommend rusty's for fish and chips, and several reviews mentioned clam chowder and wings. I looked up the place and had the gps plot a course to 'pataskala'. I knew where that was so I headed east on broad street as google maps directed. I got near what I knew as Pataskala and gps headed me down a little road for a couple miles then a couple more thru farm land and then a couple more. Eventually we got to the location...a little strip mall on 310. I went in and was treated so well by staff. I ordered the chowder, a hot dog basket, and a cannoli. It didnt take long and I was on my way. I ate the chowder first. It was hot (temperature wise) and lots of broth potatoes and chunks of clams. I then ate the chilli dog. Lots of cheese , and a bit of chilli and onion. I might have enjoyed it more if I wasnt so full of the great chowder. By this time I was full. I figured I would give up and eat the rest cold... But the fries smelled so good I has to try one. Boy was that a mistake! They were so delicious. I needed not ketsup or vinegar. The outside was crispy...the inside steaming and fluffy. Once I reached in the bag and a hush puppy came out instead of a fry. I am not a huge hushpuppy fan...they are usually dry and greasy. But I took a bite and my mind was blown! Crispy but not greasy, flaky and a great flavor, but but but.... there was a sweetness somehow. I dont know if it's in the batter or sprinkled on after frying. But oh the 2 puppies were grand. I am way too full to take on the cannoli... I got in a walk before I came home in hopes I could make some room. I still need to go back to try the fish and the burgers and the wings...and more. P.S. gps took me home a shorter way... should be much easier to get there next tine. read more

Great place for food & music! The lobster roll is out of this world & worthy of standing against a New England Lobster roll!

Great food. Great service. We love to support local business and they always act like they are really appreciative of our business.

This is one of those restaurants that are of the beaten path and known best by locals. If you are looking for Texas style fried fish, shrimp, clams, this is the place. The food is fried right because it is crisp but not greasy Try it out read more

DELICIOUS. I visited years ago and I am not sure why it took me so long to go back. The fish n chips were what kids these days say, ON POINT!!!! read more

Rustys wharf is always consistent and delicious no matter what I order. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. Great to have a locally owned eatery in the area that isn't pizza, we need more places like this in Pataskala. The new location is closer to my house too, that info doesn't necessarily help anyone else, but I like it lol read more

We are high risk, so we do not go out much, but every week or so I need a "fish fix" ! this is where we get a pickup for a great meal ! Great chips too, read more

It's very good I would reccomend it if you like fish and hamburgers and lots of other stuff

Love this place! Food is cooked to order and delicious!! You can't go wrong with Rusty's!!

The strip mall that this restaurant is in looks a little rough from the outside, but once you walk in the door the place is clean, well maintained and the staff is friendly. The fish and chips I had were perfectly cooked and tasty (better than I have had in England) read more

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

Finally made it back. Love the new location. I forgot how good the hush puppies are. Fish and chips is one of my favorite meals. Tried a lot of places. Definitely in my top 5. read more

We go here for lunch sometimes. It's about twenty minutes from the job and when we're get back with the food, it's still hot and crispy. That says a lot for me. I've tried most things on the menu and I've enjoyed it all. I especially love their hushpuppies. The cocktail sauce and tartar sauce are homemade and delicious. And the staff is always super nice. I would definitely recommend going here if you haven't. read more

Rustys wharf is an amazing place- delicious food, fresh made to order & some really amazing owners who give back to their community!

Great food, it is unique and fast. No complaints from me. I'm not normally a fish person but I enjoyed the sandwich

If you have a hankering for some fish'n'chips this is the place to go in the Pataskala area. Much better quality than the minced Pollack at the chain fast food restaurants​. I've tried both the eat-in and take out options with favorable results each time. Service is always fast and pleasant. They appear to cook on demand which is a plus as everything arrives hot and streaming. read more

Just go! You won't be disappointed best fish place around! And other food is great!!!

Needed to waste some time while waiting for my daughter so I stopped in rusty wharf. From the outside the laza they are in is terrible. However once i stepped inside i found a nice decor rhat was clean and plesant. I order the fish and chips with extra hushpuppies. The hush puppies where good not greasy had a good taste. When the fish came out had two large filets and a bunch of fries. Fried where nice and Krispy. Now for the fish. It has a nice crisp batter and nice crunch. One thing I hate is greasy fish and this fish was just right as it was not soaked in grease. Overall happy with meal as it was a good value at $7.23 out the door. I would recommend . read more

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Great local spot!!! Fish is awesome!! Always try to support local restaurants!! Their chicken is good too! Everything we've tried is yummy! Go there!! read more

Love the new location!! Same great food, in a much bigger place! Still love the clam strips and calamari!!!! read more

Wonderful dining experience! So much so I surprised my staff with dinner from Rusty's. To a person they all raved about it!

The fried fish was just okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. There wasn't a wait and the lobby was empty. Free refills on soda and tea. I had to throw every piece of my clothing the wash because it smelled like I worked at a fast food joint. People were very nice and they seem to do more take out then eat in. read more

In a little hole in the wall in an old strip mall there is a little family owned fish and chips joint with big taste. No pretensions, just order at the register, take away or dine in, get your table and the food will appear with a smile. The fries were very good, crispy and tasty. The fried shrimp and clams equally so. The fish fillets are also crispy and done correctly. The smelt was OK, not crispy, good, but not our favorite. The hush puppies, for us, were too sweet and dense. I grew up in Louisiana and am partial to the southern style hush puppies though. The coleslaw was basic and good. Drinks were fountain soft drinks. Condiments were ketchup, S&P, hot sauce and a good malted vinegar. Everything was fried perfectly though I suspect the seafood and fries started frozen. The downside are the acoustics. This is an echo chamber and popular with families so it sounds like a very loud playground at times. As noted, no pretensions, no kale, no gluten free, no vegan, just fried (but not necessarily greasy) goodness. read more

I don't think there is a bad item on the menu. I love their chicken basket with fries. It's extremely filling - especially for the price. Service is always great as well. What more could you want? Great food, great service. read more