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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. 

    The Rusty Pelican offers something for everyone to enjoy – from fresh seafood to savory cuts of meat. Experience our Rusty Pelican Board for Two: Crispy Whole Local Snapper, Shrimp Risotto, CAB New York Strip and Herbed Risotto.

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    Beginnings

    • Rusty Sliders $18

      Truffle-Bacon-Onion Marmalade, Moody Bleu’s Smoked Blue Cheese, Spicy Ketchup

    • Coconut Shrimp $19

      Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers

    • Fried Calamari $17

      Citrus ‘buffalo’ Sauce, Tempura Peppers and Onions

    • Crab Cake $18

      Grilled Sweet Corn, Fresh Chives, Bell Pepper, Chipotle Aioli

    • Key West Conch Fritters $16

      Piña Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro

    • Blackened Scallops $19

      Blood Orange Preserve and Segments

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts $14

      Thai Chili Glaze, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint

    Raw Bar

    • Chilled Seasonal Oysters

      Pink Peppercorn and Champagne Mignonette

      Each $3

      Blue Points - East Coast | Fresh, Crisp, Firm Texture, with Sweet Notes and a Salty Finish

      Malpeque - East Coast | Light-bodied with Crisp Flavor, High Brininess, and a Sweet, Clean Finish

      Kumamoto - West Coast | Creamy, Subtle Brine, Notes of Cucumber with a Sweet and Salty Finish

    • Shrimp Cocktail $18

      Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

    • Snow Crab Legs $38 per lb

      Served Chilled or Steamed with Drawn Butter, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

    • Seafood Tower $85

      Seafood Tower $85

      Blue Point & Malpeque Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Chilled Lobster and Alaskan Snow Crab, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette, Passionfruit & Thyme Granita, Ancho Chili Cocktail, Charred Lemon

    RP Signature Items

    • Rusty Pelican Board for Two $115

      Crispy Whole Local Snapper, Shrimp Risotto, New York Strip, 50/50 Mashed

    • Surf and Turf $68

      Grilled Filet Mignon, Butter Poached Half Lobster Tail, 50/50 Mashed, Truffle Creamed Corn, Garlic Confit

    Liquid & Leaf

    • French Onion $8

      Vidalia Onions, Crouton, Vermont Cheddar, and Provolone Cheese

    • Little Gem Caesar Salad $14

      Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers

    • Organic Greens $14

      Avocado, Tomatoes, Toasted Quinoa, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

    • Lobster and Mango Salad $22

      Lobster, Mango, Avocado, Crisp Greens, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing

    Specialties

    • Shrimp Risotto $32

      Marinated Gulf Shrimp, Snow Peas and Carrots

      Add Fresh Butter Poached Lobster Tail + $8

    • Miso-Marinated Chilean Sea Bass $42

      Miso-Marinated Chilean Sea Bass $42

      Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Sweet Chili Sauce

    • Crispy whole local snapper $37

      Creamy Coconut Orzo, Arugula, and Grilled Corn Salad, Roasted Jalapeño Lime Dressing

    • Crab-Stuffed Gulf Grouper $36

      Jumbo Crab, Basil Garlic Beurre Blanc, Herbed Risotto

    • Pan Seared Salmon $32

      50/50 Mashed, Garlic Caper Butter Sauce, Grilled Broccolini

      Upgrade to Crab-Stuffed Salmon + $6

    • Roasted Chicken $32

      Blackened Organic Chicken, Truffle Creamed Corn, Roasted Spring Vegetables

    • Roasted Vegetable Board $28

      Rosemary Polenta, Follow Your Heart Cheese, Fava Beans, Lemon Pickled Carrots

    Butcher Cuts

    Our steaks are hand-cut, chargrilled at 1400 degrees, served with Roasted Cioppolini Onion and a choice of one side
    • Filet Mignon 8oz $42

      Filet Mignon 8oz $42

    • Bistro Steak 8oz $38

      (One of the most tender cuts, lean yet juicy)

    • New York Strip Reserve 12oz $46

    • Bone-In Ribeye 18oz $60

    • Steak enhancements

      Garlic Shrimp $10

      Scallops $14

      Lobster Tail 8 oz $38

    Sides

    • 50/50 Mashed $9

      50/50 Mashed $9

      Yukon Gold Potatoes, Butter, Cream, Chives, Potato “Hay”

    • Grilled Broccoli and Broccolini $9

      Garlic Confit, Chili Flakes, Broccoli Puree

    • Rusty Fries $8

      Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley

    • Forbidden Black Thai Rice $8

    • Creamy Coconut Orzo $8

      Spiced Toasted Coconut Flakes

    • Truffle Creamed Corn $12

      Sweet Yellow Corn and Black Truffle

    Order from our a la carte Saturday and Sunday brunch menu with brunch and lunch specialties. Try brunch items including Fried Chicken & Waffles, Hangover Hash with Braised Prime Rib, Crab Cake Benedict and enjoy classic favorites like Crab Legs, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Belgian Waffles, Omelets 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, Tangerine Ginger, Pineapple Peach, and Classic Orange.

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    *Holiday brunch prices may vary. Menu and Prices subject to change.

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    Mimosas by The Bottle $42

    Mix & match with these flavors

    • Select Two Flavors

    • Watermelon Lime

    • Tangerine Ginger

    • Pineapple Peach

    • Classic Orange

    Brunch Cocktails

    • Bloody Mary $6

      A Brunch Classic with Vodka. Mild or Spicy

    • Screwdriver $6

      Fresh Orange Juice and Vodka

    • Bay Breeze $6

      Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice and Vodka

    • House Margarita $6

      Lime Juice, Tequila, Triple Sec, on The Rocks

    Beginnings

    • Fried Calamari $17

      Citrus ‘buffalo’ Sauce, Tempura Peppers and Onions

    • Crab Cake $18

      Grilled Sweet Corn, Fresh Chives, Bell Pepper, Chipotle Aioli

    • Key West Conch Fritters $16

      Piña Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro

    • Blackened Scallops $19

      Blood Orange Preserve and Segments

    • Raw Bar

    • Shrimp Cocktail $18.00

      Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

    • Snow Crab Legs $38 per lb

      Served Chilled or Steamed with Drawn Butter, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

    Seafood Tower $85

    • Blue Point & Malpeque Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Chilled Lobster and Alaskan Snow Crab, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette, Passionfruit & Thyme Granita, Ancho Chili Cocktail, Charred Lemon

    Liquid & Leaf

    • French Onion Soup $8

      Vidalia Onions, Crouton, Vermont Cheddar, and Provolone Cheese

    • Little Gem Caesar Salad $14

      Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers

    • Organic Greens $14

      Organic Greens $14

      Avocado, Tomatoes, Toasted Quinoa, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

    • Lobster and Mango Salad $22

      Lobster, Mango, Avocado, Crisp Greens, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing

    Lunch

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $17

      Garlic Aioli, Little Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado, Crispy Fries

    • Salmon BLT $19

      Atlantic Salmon, Applewood Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Caper-Lime Remoulade, Brioche Bun, Crispy Fries

    • 24-Hour Herb Roasted Prime Rib 8 oz $34

      24-Hour Herb Roasted Prime Rib 8 oz $34

      Fingerling Smash, Seasonal Vegetables, Au Jus, Horseradish

    Rusty Pelican Board for Two

    • Lobster Benedict, New York Strip Reserve, Fried Chicken, and Waffles, Fingerling Smash

      $115

    • Enhancements

      Add ½ lb of Snow Crab Legs or ½ lb of Shrimp Cocktail for + $10

    Brunch

    • Fried Chicken and Waffle $23

      Buttermilk Chicken, Orange Cinnamon Waffle, Watermelon, Sriracha Maple Syrup

    • Double Dipped French Toast Sticks $17

      Double Dipped French Toast Sticks $17

      Frosted Flake Brioche, Blackberry Syrup, Cinnamon Marshmallow Cream

    • Hangover Hash $21

      Braised Prime Rib, Fingerling Smash, Poached Egg, Signature Hollandaise

    • Brunchy smash burger $19

      Tabasco Aioli, Fried Egg, Apple Smoked Bacon, Crispy Fries

    • Two Eggs Your Way $16

      Your Choice of Chicken Apple Sausage or Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fingerling Smash

      Upgrade to prime rib $12

    • Three Egg Omelets

      Served with Fingerling Smash

      Rusty’s “Denver” - Applewood Smoked Bacon Or Chicken Apple Sausage, Cheddar, Green Pepper, Onions $17

      Spring Florentine - Spinach, Tomato, Onions, Swiss $16

      Bayside Omelet - Avocado, Shredded Cheese, Tomato $17

    • Fruity Pebbles Pancakes $16

      Fruity Pebbles Pancakes $16

      Blueberry Buttercream

    • Pancakes $14

      Whipped Honey Butter and Maple Syrup

    • Belgian Waffle $14

      Orange Cinnamon Waffle, Whipped Maple Butter

    Benedicts

    Served on Brioche Toast with Fingerling Smash

    • Lobster Benedict $38

      Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread, Broiled Lobster, Poached Organic Eggs & Crispy Shallot

    • Signature Eggs Benedict $17

      Grilled Canadian Bacon, Poached Egg, Hollandaise

    • Crab Cake Benedict $22

      Crab Cake Benedict $22

      Lump Crab, Poached Egg, Chipotle Hollandaise

    • Smoked Salmon Benedict $20

      Scottish Smoked Salmon, Poached Egg, Signature Hollandaise

    Sides

    • Fingerling Smash $6

    • Chicken Apple Sausage $6

    • Applewood Smoked Bacon $6

    • Seasonal Fruit $6

    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.

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    Specialty Cocktails

    • Local Favorites

    • Smoked Old Fashioned $16

      Smoked Old Fashioned $16

      Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, Walnut Bitters, served in a smoke-filled glass

    • Coconut lemonade $12

      Rum Haven Coconut Rum, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice

    • Tried & True

    • One in a Melon $14

      One in a Melon $14

      Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Lime, Watermelon and a pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt with Mint and Dehydrated Lime

    • Ginny Hendricks $13

      Hendrick’s gin, fever-tree elderflower tonic, orange and sage

    • Monkey business $14

      Monkey shoulder whisky, orange curacao, maple, orange peel, torched rosemary

    • PLC “Pretty Little Cocktail” $14

      (Not ordering this will give you FOMO) Grey goose vodka, Cointreau, Pama, fresh lime juice, dash of rose water, baby’s breath

    • Sangria

    • Sangria Roja or Blanca $12

      Red or white wine, E&J brandy, fresh fruit and juices

    • Pink sparkling sangria $12

      Pink sparkling sangria la Marca prosecco, Pama, Chambord, raspberry, orange juice, pineapple juice

    • Margaritas

    • Dave’s $14

      Our founder’s signature margarita made with milagro reposado, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, lime

    • Some Like It Hot $14

      Some Like It Hot $14

      Ilegal Mezcal, luxardo, Ancho Reyes chile, strawberry, fresh lime juice, tajin rim, lime wedge, mint

    • Margarita Fresca $12

      Milagro silver, organic agave nectar, lime, on the rocks

    • Tropical & Fruity

    • Pineapple Express $12

      New Amsterdam vodka, Wycliffe sparkling, pineapple, basil, white peach

    • Seasonal Mule $12

      Tito’s handmade vodka, muddled seasonal fruit, lime, ginger beer

    • 1944 Mai Tai $12

      Bacardi, triple sec, almond, orange blossom, orange and pineapple juices, float of Flor de Caña 7-year rum

    • Wild Berry Mojito $12

      Bacardi, agave, mint, seasonal berries

    • Hold the Alcohol

    • Strawberry Dreamin’ $9

      Lemonade with candied strawberries and mint aroma

    Happy Hour

    Enjoy $5, $7 and $9 drinks specials and half off select food items! Available in the bar and lounge, Tuesday to Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm. Cheers!

    $5 Well Drinks, Select Import & Craft Beers and House Wine

    • Canyon Road

      Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot

    $7 Select Specialty Cocktails

    $9 Select Premium Wines by The Glass

    • Rosé

      Sunseeker, California

    • Sparkling

      Zonin Split, Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy

    • Chardonnay

      Kendall-Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, California

    • Sauvignon Blanc

      Oyster Bay, Marlborough New Zealand

    • Pinot Noir

      La Crema, Monterey

    • Red Blend

      Apothic Wines ‘Winemaker’s Blend’, California

    • Cabernet Sauvignon

      Louis Martini, California

    Half Off Food Items

    • Fried Calamari

      Citrus ‘buffalo’ sauce, tempura peppers and onions

      $17 $8.50

    • Crab Cake

      Grilled Sweet Corn, Fresh Chives, Bell Pepper, Chipotle Aioli

      $18 $9

    • Chilled Seasonal Oysters

      Burnt black pepper and red wine mignonette

      $4 $2

    • Little Gem Caesar Salad

      Shaved parmesan, garlic roasted croutons, crisp capers

      $14 $7

    • Rusty Fries

      Parmesan, rosemary, parsley

      $9 $4.50

    Beers

    • Craft

    • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA $7

    • Ybor Gold Amber Lager $7

    • 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale $7

    • Big Storm Palm Bender Gulf Coast IPA 16oz $8

    • Domestic

    • Blue Moon $6

    • Bud Light $5

    • Coors Light $5

    • Michelob Ultra $5

    • Miller Lite $5

    • Yuengling $5

    • Import

    • Corona $6

    • Stella Artois $6

    Wines

    • William Wycliff Brut, California

      Glass $9

      Bottle $34

    • Zonin Split, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

      Split $10

    • Ruffino Split, Prosecco Rosé, Italy

      Split $12

    • La Marca Prosecco, Italy

      Bottle $38

    • Chandon Brut ‘Classic’, California

      Bottle $56

    Pinot Grigio

    • Ecco Domani, delle Venezie, Italy

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $38

    • J Vineyards, California

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $44

    • Santa Margherita, Valdadige, Veneto, Italy

      Bottle $54

    Sauvignon Blanc

    • Canyon Road, California

      6 oz $9

      9 oz $13

      Bottle $34

    • Oyster Bay, Marlborough New Zealand

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $38

    • Matanzas Creek, Sonoma

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $44

    Chardonnay

    • Canyon Road, California

      6 oz $9

      9 oz $13

      Bottle $34

    • Kendall-Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, California

      6 oz $11

      9 oz $16

      Bottle $42

    • Cambria Clone 4, Santa Maria Valley Mer Soleil Reserve, Santa Lucia

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $44

    • Mer Soleil Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands

      6 oz $15

      9 oz $20

      Bottle $58

    • Cakebread, Napa Valley

      Bottle $90

    Other White Varietals

    • Canyon Road, Moscato, California

      6 oz $9

      9 oz $13

      Bottle $34

    • Canyon Road, White Zinfandel, California

      6 oz $9

      9 oz $13

      Bottle $34

    • Kung Fu Girl, Riesling, Washington

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $38

    • Mirassou, Moscato, California

      6 oz $9

      9 oz $13

      Bottle $34

    • Conundrum, White Blend, California

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $46

    Rosé

    • Sunseeker, California

      6 oz $11

      9 oz $16

      Bottle $42

    Pinot Noir

    • Canyon Road, California

      6 oz $9

      9 oz $13

      Bottle $34

    • La Crema, Monterey

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $44

    • MacMurray Ranch

      6 oz $13

      9 oz $18

      Bottle $48

    Merlot

    • Canyon Road, California

      6 oz $9

      9 oz $13

      Bottle $34

    • Olelo, Paso Robles

      6 oz $11

      9 oz $16

      Bottle $42

    Cabernet

    • Canyon Road, California

      6 oz $9

      9 oz $13

      Bottle $34

    • Louis Martini, California

      6 oz $11

      9 oz $16

      Bottle $42

    • Arrowood, Sonoma

      6 oz $14

      9 oz $20

      Bottle $52

    • Justin, Paso Robles, California

      Bottle $60

    • Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley

      Bottle $145

    Other Red Varietals

    • Apothic Wines ‘Winemaker’s Blend’, California

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $38

    • Edmeades Zinfandel, Mendocino

      6 oz $11

      9 oz $16

      Bottle $42

    Tuesday - Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm Available in the Bar and Lounge only

    Available in the Bar and Lounge only  

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    $5 Well Drinks, Select Import & Craft Beers and House Wine

    • Canyon Road

      Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot

    $7 Select Specialty Cocktails

    • Ginny Hendricks

    • Dave's Margarita

    • Monkey Business

    • One In A Melon

    • Classic Martini

    $9 Select Premium Wines by The Glass

    • Rosé

      Sunseeker, California

    • Sparkling

      Zonin Split, Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy

    • Chardonnay

      Kendall-Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, California

    • Sauvignon Blanc

      Oyster Bay, Marlborough New Zealand

    • Pinot Noir

      La Crema, Monterey

    • Red Blend

      Apothic Wines ‘Winemaker’s Blend’, California

    • Cabernet Sauvignon

      Louis Martini, California

    Half Off Food Items

    • Fried Calamari

      Citrus ‘buffalo’ sauce, tempura peppers and onions

      $17 $8.50

    • Crab Cake

      Grilled Sweet Corn, Fresh Chives, Bell Pepper, Chipotle Aioli

      $18 $9

    • Rusty Sliders

      Truffle Bacon Onion Marmalade, Moody Blue Smoked Blue Cheese, Spicy Ketchup

      $18 $9

    • Coconut Shrimp

      Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers

      $19 $9.50

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

      Thai Chili Glaze, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint

      $14 $7

    • Chilled Seasonal Oysters

      Pink peppercorn and champagne mignonette

      $3 $1.50

    • Little Gem Caesar Salad

      Shaved parmesan, garlic roasted croutons, crisp capers

      $14 $7

    • Rusty Fries

      Parmesan, rosemary, parsley

      $8 $4

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