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.

This place has possibly the best french fries I have tasted in my life, never have I come here and had cold or soggy fries. The interior gives you a very traditional florida restaurant vibe and it's very comforting. Overall one of the only good restaurants near me and I've never been disappointed.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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