The Rusty Gator Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Rusty Gator, Bedford’s hidden gem for delicious Southern-inspired cuisine. Nestled at 1005 16th St, this vibrant eatery is quickly becoming a local favorite, known for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service.
The menu features a tantalizing array of dishes that showcase the rich flavors of Cajun and Creole cooking. Highlights include the mouthwatering shrimp and grits, acclaimed for its perfect balance of spices, and the savory cajun alfredo, a creamy delight that keeps patrons coming back for more. Guests rave about gator bites and etouffee, emphasizing the unique twist on Indiana dining.
Beyond the food, The Rusty Gator promises unforgettable experiences with live music on weekends and engaging trivia nights that add to its lively ambiance. Whether you're enjoying a hearty meal or a fun night out with friends, The Rusty Gator ensures every visit is a culinary adventure!
Lunch Sides
Crinkle Fries
Cup Gumbo
Cup Soup
Lunch Side Salad
Onion Rings
1/2 Beef Nachos
Wings-10
Wings-5
1/4lb Burger
2 Corndogs
2 Hotdogs
3 Cheese Wedges
Bowl Gumbo
Bowl Soup
Chicken Sandwich
Chips And Dip
Crinkle Fries
Cup Gumbo
Cup Soup
Double 1/4lb Burger
Fish Sandwich
Flatbread
Fried Pickles
House breaded, served with ranch
Lunch Side Salad
Meatball Sub
Onion Rings
Pork Sandwich
Spicy Meatballs
Taco Salad Late/Lunch
Tenderloin Sandwich
Lunch Menu
Appetizers
Totchos
Giant Pretzel
Spicy Meatballs
Cheese Wedges
Cheesy Corn Maux
Fried Pickles
House breaded, served with ranch
Gator Bites - App
Hush Puppies (10)
Loaded Voodoo Fries
Your choice of fries or tater tots loaded with queso, bacon, jalapeno, black olive, chop shop pulled pork and green onion
Loaded Voodoo Tots
Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Shrimp Cocktail
Chips And Dip
Shrimp Nachos
1/2 Beef Nachos
Wings-10
Beef Nachos
Wings-5
Taco Salad
Southern Cobb
Tchopitoulas
House Salad
Soup And Salad
Soup And Ceasar
Ceasar Salad
Soup
Gumbo 1/2
Gumbo Large
Soups and Salads
Sandwiches
Black Bean Burger
Classic Burger
Salmon BLT
Smash Burger
Cheesesteak Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Fish PoBoy
Shrimp PoBoy
Grown Up Grill Cheese
Cajun Alfredo
Chicken Tenders
Etouffee
BBQ Parfait
Etouffee 1/2
Fish & Chips
Catfish Dinner
Gator Bites
Shrimp And Grits
Shrimp And Grits 1/2
Shrimp Basket
Country Fried Steak
Entrees
Tacos
Smoked Chicken Taco
Blackened Chicken Taco (1)
Catfish Taco
Pulled Pork Taco (1)
Shrimp Taco (1)
Steak Taco (1)
Classic Taco (1)
Gator Taco
Shrimp Nachos
Chicken Caribbean Bowl
Salmon Caribbean Bowl
Shrimp Caribbean Bowl
Beef Stroganoff
Steak Caribbean Bowl
Caribbean Rice Bowls
Surf And Turf
Salmon
Sirloin
Ribeye
4 Hushpuppies
Baked Potato
Caesar Side Salad
Caribbean Rice
Coleslaw
Corn On Cob
Crinkle Fries
Fried Okra
Fries
Green Beans
Mashed Potato
Side Salad
Soup
Tater Tots
Vegetable Medley
White Rice
Sides
Kids Menu
Kids PB&J
Chicken Chunks
Kids Mini Corn Dogs
Kids Mac N Chz
Kids Shrimp
Fettucini Alfredo
Grilled Cheese
Kids Spaghetti
Sliders & Fries
Kids Fish
ChzBurger Sliders (2)
Kids Beef Taco (1)
Kids Nachos
Barq's Red Cream
Barq's Rootbeer
Hot Chocolate
Coffee
Coke
Coke Zero
Diet Coke
Kids Milk
Lemonade
Mr. Pibb
Soda Water
Sprite
Flavored Unsweet Teal
Flavored Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Drinks
Desserts
Chocolate Peanutbutter Cake
Cheesecake
Sweet Delights
Add 2 Bread
Tortilla Chips
Add 8 Bread
Add 3 Shrimp
Add 5 Shrimp
Add On Fish
Add Chicken
Add Sirloin
Add Salmon
Loaded
Small Extra Sauce
Sauce Choices: Blue Cheese Dressing, Caesar Dressing, Cajun Ranch Dressing, Cajun Remoulade, French Dressing, Garlic Aioli, Honey Mustard, Honey Sriracha, Marinara, Pico de Gallo, Ranch Dressing, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Sour Cream, Sweet Thai & Tartar Sauce.