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Local Meets Contemporary Cuisine
Fresh caught local seafood, innovative fare, and unforgettable tastes – the Rusty Pelican of Tampa Bay offers a culinary experience for the books.
Lunch is offered Thursday & Friday from 11am - 4pm.
Starters
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Thai chili glaze, young coconut, basil, mint
$15
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Crab Cake
Lump crab and shrimp, grilled sweet corn, diced mixed peppers, chipotle and ginger aioli, fresh chives
$24
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Key West Conch Fritters
Piña colada dipping sauce, fresh lime and cilantro
$17
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Calamari
Tempura peppers and onions, citrus buffalo aioli
$21
Raw Bar
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Salmon Tartare
Nikkei soy sauce, edamame smash, pickled fresno peppers
$19
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Shrimp Cocktail
Citrus poached shrimp, ancho chile cocktail sauce, lemon
$19
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Chilled Oysters
Half dozen, east and west coast, ancho chili cocktail sauce, pink peppercorn & champagne mignonette
$24
EAST COAST Briny flavor, salty and a bit sweet, clean taste of the ocean
WEST COAST Mild & plump, slightly salty, bright notes of melon and cucumber
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Seafood Tower
East & west coast oysters, poached shrimp, chilled lobster, and crab salad, salmon tartare, pink peppercorn & champagne mignonette, ancho chili cocktail, lemon
Petite (Serves 2) $95
Imperial (Serves 4) $175
Liquid & Leaf
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French Onion Soup
Spanish onions, shredded cheddar, provolone cheese
$11
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Classic Caesar Salad
Shaved parmesan, garlic roasted croutons, crisp capers
$15
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Wedge
Iceberg, ranch, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, bacon lardon 15
$15
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Lobster & Shrimp Mango Salad
Lobster, shrimp, mango, organic greens, edamame, pickled onions, peppers, citrus dressing, cornbread crumble
$32
Add chicken $10
Add shrimp $14
Add New York strip reserve 12 oz $45
Handhelds
All handhelds are served with rusty fries.-
G.L.T. Sandwich
Beer battered grouper, lettuce, tomato, homemade tartar sauce, brioche bun
$24
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Rusty Burger
Double patty smash burger, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, secret sauce, caramelized onions, brioche bun
$22
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Garlic aioli, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun
$19
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Atlantic Salmon BLT
Caper-lime remoulade, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun
$21
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Fish Tacos
Blackened local fish, chipotle aioli, mango, papaya, lime salsa
$23
Main
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Steak Frites
New York strip reserve 12oz, rusty fries
$38
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Crispy Snapper
Creamy coconut orzo, arugula and grilled corn salad, roasted jalapeño lime dressing
$42
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Atlantic Salmon
Garlic caper butter sauce, 50/50 mashed, seasonal vegetables
$35
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Broccolini & Crispy Tofu
Soy honey glazed tofu, ginger broccoli purée, roasted red peppers, toasted sunflower seeds
$28
Sides
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50/50 Mashed
Yukon gold potatoes, butter, cream, chives, potato “Hay”
$11
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Rusty Fries
Parmesan, rosemary, parsley
$9
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Creamy Coconut Orzo
Spiced toasted coconut flakes
$9
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House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, vinaigrette
$9
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Grilled Broccoli & Broccolini
Garlic confit, chili flakes, broccoli puree
$11
The Rusty Pelican offers something for everyone to enjoy – from fresh seafood to savory cuts of meat. Experience favorites like Crab-Stuffed Gulf Grouper, Atlantic Salmon, and new dishes featuring Miso-Marinated Mahi Mahi, Roasted Half Chicken, and our Rusty Pelican Board for Two: Crispy Whole Local Snapper, Lobster and Shrimp Risotto, New York Strip and 50/50 Mashed.
Starters
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Thai Chili Glaze, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint | $15
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Pink Peppercorn Beef Carpaccio
Arugula, Capers, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Garlic Aioli, Garlic Chips | $22
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Crab Cake
Lump Crab and Shrimp, Grilled Sweet Corn, Diced Mixed Peppers, Chipotle and Ginger Aioli, Fresh Chives | $24
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Key West Conch Fritters
Piña Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro | $17
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Blackened Scallops
Blood Orange Preserve and Segments | $22
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Fried Calamari
Tempura Peppers and Onions, Citrus Buffalo Aioli | $21
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Coconut Shrimp
Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers | $19
Raw Bar
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Salmon Tartare
Nikkei Soy Sauce, Edamame Smash, Pickled Fresno Peppers | $19
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Shrimp Cocktail
Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon | $19
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Chilled Oysters
Half Dozen, East and West Coast, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette | $24
East Coast - Briny flavor, salty and a bit sweet, clean taste of the ocean
West Coast - Mild & plump, slightly salty, bright notes of melon and cucumber
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Seafood Tower
East & West Coast Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Chilled Lobster and Crab Salad, Salmon Tartare, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette, Ancho Chili Cocktail, Lemon
Petite (Serves 2) | $95
Imperial (Serves 4) | $175
Liquid & Leaf
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French Onion Soup
Spanish Onions, Shredded Cheddar, Provolone Cheese | $11
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Classic Caesar Salad
Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers | $15
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Wedge
Iceberg, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Lardon | $15
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Lobster & Shrimp Mango Salad
Lobster, Shrimp, Mango, Organic Greens, Edamame, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing, Cornbread Crumble | $32
RP Signature Items
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Surf and Turf
Filet Mignon 8oz, Half Lobster Tail, 50/50 Mashed, Grilled Broccolini, Garlic Confit | $76
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Rusty Pelican Board for Two
Crispy Whole Local Snapper, Lobster and Shrimp Risotto, New York Strip 12oz, 50/50 Mashed | $125
Specialties
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Lobster and Shrimp Risotto
Lobster, Citrus Gulf Shrimp, Snow Peas, and Carrots | $42
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Blackened Swordfish
Sweet Potato Puree, Broccolini, Roasted Jalapeño Lime Dressing, Crispy Fried Plantain | $39
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Miso-Marinated Mahi Mahi
Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Sweet Chili Sauce | $39
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Crab-Stuffed Grouper
Lump Crab and Shrimp, Basil Garlic Beurre Blanc, Herbed Risotto | $37
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Crispy Snapper
Creamy Coconut Orzo, Arugula and Grilled Corn Salad, Roasted Jalapeño Lime Dressing | $42
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Roasted Half Chicken
Blackened Organic Chicken, Truffle Creamed Corn, Roasted Root Vegetables | $34
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Atlantic Salmon
Garlic Caper Butter Sauce, 50/50 Mashed, Seasonal Vegetables | $35
Upgrade to Crab-Stuffed Salmon +$12
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Broccolini & Crispy Tofu
Soy Honey Glazed Tofu, Ginger Broccoli Purée, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Sunflower Seeds | $28
Butcher Cuts
Our steaks are hand-cut, chargrilled at 1400 degrees and plated with Roasted Garlic Confit.-
Filet Mignon 8oz
$48
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New York Strip Reserve 12oz
$49
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Dry-Aged Ribeye 14oz
$54
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Steak enhancements
Truffle Butter $9
Lobster Tail $38
Garlic Shrimp $14
Sides
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Truffle Creamed Corn
Sweet Yellow Corn, Black Truffle Shavings | $11
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Roasted Root Vegetables
Sweet Potato Puree, Almondine, Preserved Lemon | $11
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50/50 Mashed
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Butter, Cream, Chives, Potato “Hay” | $11
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Grilled Broccoli and Broccolini
Garlic Confit, Chili Flakes, Broccoli Puree | $11
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Rusty Fries
Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley | $9
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Creamy Coconut Orzo
Spiced Toasted Coconut Flakes | $9
Monday - Thursday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Available in the Bar and Lounge only
Available in the Bar and Lounge only
$5 Well Drinks, Select Import & Craft Beers and House Wine
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Chateau Souverain
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
$7 Select Specialty Cocktails
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Gin Membership
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Dave's Margarita
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Wilson!
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Classic Martini
$9 Select Premium Wines by The Glass
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Rosé
The Beach by Whispering Angel
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Sparkling
Zonin Split, Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
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Chardonnay
Kendall-Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, California
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Sauvignon Blanc
Matua, Marlborough, New Zealand
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Pinot Noir
Juggernaut, Russian River, Sonoma
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Red Blend
Catena, Malbec, Mendoza
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Justin, Paso Robles
Half Off Food Items
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Fried Calamari
Tempura Peppers and Onions, Citrus Buffalo Aioli
$21$10.50 -
Crab Cake
Lump Crab & Shrimp, Grilled Sweet Corn, Diced Mixed Peppers, Chipotle and Ginger Aioli, Fresh Chives
$24$12 -
Key West Conch Fritters
Piña Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro
$17$8.50 -
Coconut Shrimp
Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers
$19$9.50 -
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Thai Chili, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint
$15$7.50 -
Chilled Oysters
Half Dozen, East and West Coast, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette
$24$12East Coast: Briny flavor, salty and a bit sweet with a clean taste of the ocean
West Coast: Mild and plump, slightly salty with bright notes of melon and cucumber
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Classic Caesar Salad
Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers
$15$7.50 -
Rusty Fries
Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley
$9$4.50
Order from our a la carte Saturday and Sunday brunch menu with brunch and lunch specialties. Try brunch items including Fried Chicken & Waffles, Crab Cake Benedict and enjoy classic favorites like Fruity Pebbles Pancakes, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Steak N Eggs Benedict, and more! Available every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am - 2pm.
And what's Brunch without mimosas? Try our Mimosas by the Bottle featuring flavors like Watermelon Lime, Cucumber Mint, Mango Tajin, and Signature Orange.
Bubbles by The Bottle
Mix & Match Mimosas with Two Flavors | $46-
Watermelon Lime
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Cucumber Mint
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Mango Tajin
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Signature Orange
Starters
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Pink Peppercorn Beef Carpaccio
Arugula, Capers, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Garlic Aioli, Garlic Chips | $22
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Crab Cake
Lump Crab and Shrimp, Grilled Sweet Corn, Diced Mixed Peppers, Chipotle and Ginger Aioli, Fresh Chives | $24
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Key West Conch Fritters
Piña Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro | $17
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Fried Calamari
Tempura Peppers and Onions, Citrus Buffalo Aioli | $21
Raw Bar
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Salmon Tartare
Nikkei Soy Sauce, Edamame Smash, Pickled Fresno Peppers | $19
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Shrimp Cocktail
Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon | $21
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Chilled Oysters
Half Dozen, East and West Coast, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette | $24
East Coast - Briny flavor, salty and a bit sweet with a clean taste of the ocean
West Coast - Mild and plump, slightly salty with bright notes of melon and cucumber
Seafood Tower
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East & West Coast Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Chilled Lobster and Crab Salad, Salmon Tartare, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette, Ancho Chili Cocktail, Lemon
Petite - (Serves 2) | $95
Imperial - (Serves 4) | $175
Liquid & Leaf
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French Onion Soup
Spanish Onions, Shredded Cheddar, Provolone Cheese | $11
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Classic Caesar Salad
Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Caperss | $15
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Wedge
Iceberg, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Lardon | $15
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Lobster and Mango Salad
Lobster, Shrimp, Mango, Organic Greens, Edamame, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing, Cornbread Crumble | $32
“Brunchy” Type of Things
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French Toast
Fluffy, Thick-Cut Brioche, Cognac Roasted Golden Apples, Nutella, Cinnamon-Spiced Maple Syrup | $19
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Hangover Hash
Braised Prime Rib, Fingerling Smash, Poached Egg, Hollandaise | $21
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Fried Chicken and Waffles
Crispy Chicken, Honey Roasted Sriracha Glaze, Belgian Waffle, Smoked Maple Syrup | $25
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Brunchy Smash Burger
Tabasco Aioli, Fried Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crispy Fries| $19
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Three Egg Omelets
Served with Fingerling Smash
Rusty’s “Denver” - Applewood Smoked Bacon Or Chicken Apple Sausage, Cheddar, Green Pepper, Onions | 21
Florentine - Spinach, Tomato, Onions, Swiss | 18
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Fruity Pebbles Pancakes
Blueberry Buttercream, Vanilla Bourbon Maple Syrup | $19
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Garlic Aioli, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun, Crispy Fries | $19
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Atlantic Salmon BLT
Caper-Lime Remoulade, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun, Crispy Fries | $21
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24-Hour Herb Roasted Prime Rib
8oz Fingerling Smash, Seasonal Vegetables, Au Jus, Horseradish | $38
Rusty Pelican Board for Two
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Lobster Benedict, New York Strip Reserve, Fried Chicken, and Waffles, Fingerling Smash | $125
Signature “Bennys”
Served with Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Fingerling Smash.-
Crab Cake Benedict
Lump Crab and Shrimp, Brioche Toast, Chipotle Hollandaisee | $28
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Steak ‘n’ Eggs Benedict
Filet Mignon 8oz, Chimichurri, Blistered Tomatoes | $53
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Lobster Benedict
Broiled Lobster, Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread, Crispy Shallots | $38
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Smoked Salmon Benedict
Scottish Smoked Salmon, Brioche Toast | $21
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Classic Eggs Benedict
Grilled Canadian Bacon, Brioche Toast | $19
Sides
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Fingerling Smash
$6
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Chicken Apple Sausage
$6
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Applewood Smoked Bacon
$6
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Belgian Waffle
$9
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Buttermilk Pancakes
$9
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Seasonal Fruit
$6
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Rusty Fries
Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley
$9
With our signature "Smoked Old Fashioned", extensive list of premium flavored vodkas, and an exotic list of tropical drinks, dining at the Rusty Pelican offers lively libations to fit every mood.
See. Smell. Sip.
Cocktails That Will Blow Your Mind-
GTS (Green Thumb Society)
Take a back seat and watch this garden bloom a flower ice ball
Hibiscus Infused Bombay Sapphire, Truth Orange, Triple Layered Hibiscus Tincture | $19
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Belle
Every girl dreams of a fairytale romance and finding her prince before the final rose falls.
Grey Goose Strawberry & Lemon Grass Vodka, St. Germain, clarified lemon revealed with essence of rose and plumeria | $19
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El Mariachi
South of the Border revenge works up a mighty thirst.
Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Giffard’s Triple Sec, Rosemary, Seasonal Fruit Played from La Ventana | $19
Specialty Cocktails
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Hot & New
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Tampa Bae
Shimmered Torres Hors D’age 20 Yr Brandy, Lemon Verbena, Luxardo Cherry Cube, Egg White Foam | $16
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Yes Way Rosè
Chandon Rosè, Whispering Angel French Rosè, Dehydrated Lavender, Rose Water, Hint of Peach & Mint Essence | $16
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One in a Melon
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Watermelon, Lime Juice, Pink Himalayan Salt, Mint, Dehydrated Lime | $14
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Love Child
Del Maguey Mezcal, Strawberries, Habañero Essence | $15
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Sugar Lips
Grey Goose Vodka, Cointreau, PAMA Liqueur, Citrus | $14
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Gin Membership
Hendricks Gin, Fever Tree Tonic, Juniper Berries, Dehydrated Citrus, Mint, Sage, Rosemary, Prosecco | $14
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Smoked Old Fashioned
Bulleit Bourbon, Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, Walnut Bitters, Served in a Smoke Filled Glass | $16
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Tried & True
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Pineapple Express
New Amsterdam Vodka, Wycliff Sparkling, Pineapple, Basil, White Peach | $14
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Strawberry Mule
Absolut Elyx Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Grilled Strawberry | $12
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Dave’s Margarita
Our Founder’s Signature Margarita Made with Milagro Reposado, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Lime | $14
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Wild Berry Mojito
Bacardi, Agave, Mint, Seasonal Berries | $15
Hold the Alcohol
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Strawberry Dreamin’
Lemonade, Candied Strawberries, Mint Aroma | $9
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Tangerine Sherbert
Tangerine Juice, Milk, Vanilla | $9
Beers
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Craft
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Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
$7
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3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale
$7
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Big Storm Palm Bender Gulf Coast IPA 16oz
$8
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Coast IPA 16oz
$8
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Kona Big Wave Golden Ale
$7
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Domestic
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Blue Moon
$6
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Bud Light
$5
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Coors Light
$5
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Michelob Ultra
$5
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Miller Lite
$5
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Yuengling
$5
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Import
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Corona
$7
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Stella Artois
$7
Wines
Sparkling / Champagne
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Benvolio, Prosecco, Friuli, Italy
Glass $13
Bottle $50
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Zonin Split, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
Glass $13
Bottle $50
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Saracco, Moscato d’Asti, Piemonte, Italy
Glass $14
Bottle $54
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Domaine Chandon, Brut
Glass $17
Bottle $83
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Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label,” Brut
Bottle $124
Sauvignon Blanc
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Matua, Marlborough, New Zealand
Glass $13
Bottle $50
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Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
Glass $17
Bottle $66
Chardonnay
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Kendall-Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, California
Glass $14
Bottle $54
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Chateau Souverain, California
Glass $15
Bottle $58
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Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley
Glass $17
Bottle $66
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Sonoma Cutrer, “Russian River Ranches,” Sonoma
Bottle $52
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Mer Soleil Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands
Bottle $60
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, “Karia,” Napa Valley
Bottle $72
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Flowers Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma Coast
Bottle $95
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Jordan, Russian River Valley, Sonoma
Bottle $105
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Cakebread, Napa Valley
Bottle $115
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Liquid Farm, Golden Slope, Santa Rita Hills
Bottle $126
Other Interesting Whites
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Kung Fu Girl, Riesling, Washington
Glass $13
Bottle $50
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Benvolio. Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy
Glass $13
Bottle $50
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Martin Codax Rias Baixas, Albariño, Spain
Bottle $52
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Conundrum, White Blend, California
Bottle $56
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J Vineyards, Pinot Grigio, California
Bottle $56
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Tenshen, White Blend, Central Coast
Bottle $58
Rosé
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The Palm by Whispering Angel, Provence, France
Glass $13
Bottle $50
Pinot Noir
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Juggernaut, Russian River, Sonoma
Glass $14
Bottle $54
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Carmel Road, Monterey County
Bottle $54
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Siduri, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Bottle $62
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Resonance, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Bottle $80
Merlot
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Olelo, Paso Robles
Glass $14
Bottle $60
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Kendall-Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve, California
Bottle $54
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Justin, Paso Robles, California
Glass $16
Bottle $62
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Lion Tamer, Napa Valley
Glass $25
Bottle $98
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Chateau Souverain, California
Bottle $50
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Kith & Kin by Round Pond, Napa Valley
Bottle $82
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Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley
Bottle $105
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Silver Oak Cellars, Alexander Valley
Bottle $155
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Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley
Bottle $165
Other Interesting Reds
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Catena, Malbec, Vista Flores, Mendoza
Glass $14
Bottle $54
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Abstract By Orin Swift, Red Blend, Sonoma
Glass $20
Bottle $78
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Pessimist by Daou Red Blend, Paso Robles
Bottle $70
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Paraduxx, Red Blend, Napa Valley
Bottle $90
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Machete By Orin Swift, Red Blend, Napa Valley
Bottle $125