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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.
Download PDFBeginnings
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Rusty Sliders $18
Truffle-Bacon-Onion Marmalade, Moody Bleu’s Smoked Blue Cheese, Spicy Ketchup
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Coconut Shrimp $19
Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers
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Fried Calamari $17
Citrus ‘buffalo’ Sauce, Tempura Peppers and Onions
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Crab Cake $18
Grilled Sweet Corn, Fresh Chives, Bell Pepper, Chipotle Aioli
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Key West Conch Fritters $16
Piña Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro
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Blackened Scallops $19
Blood Orange Preserve and Segments
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts $14
Thai Chili Glaze, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint
Raw Bar
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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
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Shrimp Cocktail $18
Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
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Snow Crab Legs $38 per lb
Served Chilled or Steamed with Drawn Butter, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
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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
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Rusty Pelican Board for Two $115
Crispy Whole Local Snapper, Shrimp Risotto, New York Strip, 50/50 Mashed
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Surf and Turf $68
Grilled Filet Mignon, Butter Poached Half Lobster Tail, 50/50 Mashed, Truffle Creamed Corn, Garlic Confit
Liquid & Leaf
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French Onion $8
Vidalia Onions, Crouton, Vermont Cheddar, and Provolone Cheese
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Little Gem Caesar Salad $14
Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers
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Organic Greens $14
Avocado, Tomatoes, Toasted Quinoa, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette
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Lobster and Mango Salad $22
Lobster, Mango, Avocado, Crisp Greens, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing
Specialties
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Shrimp Risotto $32
Marinated Gulf Shrimp, Snow Peas and Carrots
Add Fresh Butter Poached Lobster Tail + $8
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Miso-Marinated Chilean Sea Bass $42
Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Sweet Chili Sauce
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Crispy whole local snapper $37
Creamy Coconut Orzo, Arugula, and Grilled Corn Salad, Roasted Jalapeño Lime Dressing
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Crab-Stuffed Gulf Grouper $36
R Jumbo Crab, Basil Garlic Beurre Blanc, Herbed Risotto
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Pan Seared Salmon $32
50/50 Mashed, Garlic Caper Butter Sauce, Grilled Broccolini
Upgrade to crab-stuffed salmon + $6
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Roasted Chicken $32
Blackened Organic Chicken, Truffle Creamed Corn, Roasted Spring Vegetables
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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
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Bistro Steak 8oz $38
(One of the most tender cuts, lean yet juicy)
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New York Strip Reserve 12oz $46
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Bone-In Ribeye 18oz $60
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Steak enhancements
Garlic Shrimp $10
Scallops $14
Lobster Tail 8 oz $38
Sides
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50/50 Mashed $9
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Butter, Cream, Chives, Potato “Hay”
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Grilled Broccoli and Broccolini $9
Garlic Confit, Chili Flakes, Broccoli Puree
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Rusty Fries $8
Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley
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Forbidden Black Thai Rice $8
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Creamy Coconut Orzo $8
Spiced Toasted Coconut Flakes
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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? Mix and match with our new enhanced flavors including Watermelon Fresca, Tangerine Ginger and Pineapple – yes, unlimited mimosa are still available for $22.
*Holiday brunch prices may vary. Menu and Prices subject to change.
Download PDFMimosas by The Bottle $42
Mix & match with these flavors-
Select Two Flavors
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Watermelon Lime
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Tangerine Ginger
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Pineapple Peach
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Classic Orange
Brunch Cocktails
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Bloody Mary $6
A Brunch Classic with Vodka. Mild or Spicy
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Screwdriver $6
Fresh Orange Juice and Vodka
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Bay Breeze $6
Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice and Vodka
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House Margarita $6
Lime Juice, Tequila, Triple Sec, on The Rocks
Beginnings
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Fried Calamari $17
Citrus ‘buffalo’ Sauce, Tempura Peppers and Onions
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Crab Cake $18
Grilled Sweet Corn, Fresh Chives, Bell Pepper, Chipotle Aioli
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Key West Conch Fritters $16
Piña Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro
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Blackened Scallops $19
Blood Orange Preserve and Segments
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Raw Bar
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Shrimp Cocktail $18.00
Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
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Snow Crab Legs $38 per lb
Served Chilled or Steamed with Drawn Butter, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Seafood Tower $85
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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
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French Onion Soup $8
Vidalia Onions, Crouton, Vermont Cheddar, and Provolone Cheese
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Little Gem Caesar Salad $14
Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers
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Organic Greens $14
Avocado, Tomatoes, Toasted Quinoa, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette
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Lobster and Mango Salad $22
Lobster, Mango, Avocado, Crisp Greens, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing
Lunch
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich $17
Garlic Aioli, Little Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado, Crispy Fries
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Salmon BLT $19
Atlantic Salmon, Applewood Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Caper-Lime Remoulade, Brioche Bun, Crispy Fries
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24-Hour Herb Roasted Prime Rib 8 oz $34
Fingerling Smash, Seasonal Vegetables, Au Jus, Horseradish
Rusty Pelican Board for Two
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Lobster Benedict, New York Strip Reserve, Fried Chicken, and Waffles, Fingerling Smash
$115
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Enhancements
Add ½ lb of Snow Crab Legs or ½ lb of Shrimp Cocktail for + $10
Brunch
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Fried Chicken and Waffle $23
Buttermilk Chicken, Orange Cinnamon Waffle, Watermelon, Sriracha Maple Syrup
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Double Dipped French Toast Sticks $17
Frosted Flake Brioche, Blackberry Syrup, Cinnamon Marshmallow Cream
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Hangover Hash $21
Braised Prime Rib, Fingerling Smash, Poached Egg, Signature Hollandaise
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Brunchy smash burger $19
Tabasco Aioli, Fried Egg, Apple Smoked Bacon, Crispy Fries
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Two Eggs Your Way $16
Your Choice of Chicken Apple Sausage or Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fingerling Smash
Upgrade to prime rib $12
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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 $17
Spring Florentine - Spinach, Tomato, Onions, Swiss $16
Bayside Omelet - Avocado, Shredded Cheese, Tomato $17
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Fruity Pebbles Pancakes $16
Blueberry Buttercream
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Pancakes $14
Whipped Honey Butter and Maple Syrup
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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
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Signature Eggs Benedict $17
Grilled Canadian Bacon, Poached Egg, Hollandaise
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Crab Cake Benedict $22
Lump Crab, Poached Egg, Chipotle Hollandaise
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Smoked Salmon Benedict $20
Scottish Smoked Salmon, Poached Egg, Signature Hollandaise
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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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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Fried calamari $17
Citrus ‘buffalo’ sauce, tempura peppers and onions
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Crab cake $18
Grilled Sweet Corn, Fresh Chives, Bell Pepper, Chipotle Aioli
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Key west conch fritters $15
Piña colada dipping sauce, fresh lime, and cilantro
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Blackened scallops $19
Blood orange preserve and segments
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Roasted Tricolor Cauliflower $14
Hazelnut Vinaigrette, Cinnamon, Currants, Fresno Chili
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Raw Bar
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Chilled seasonal oysters
Burnt black pepper and red wine mignonette
Each $3
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Shrimp cocktail $18
Citrus poached shrimp, ancho chile cocktail sauce, lemon
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Seafood tower $85
Seasonal oysters, jumbo shrimp, chilled lobster, snow crab, traditional accompaniments
Specialty Cocktails
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Local Favorites
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Smoked Old Fashioned $16
Woodford reserve bourbon, brown sugar simple syrup, walnut bitters, served in a smoke-filled glass
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Coconut lemonade $12
Rum haven coconut rum, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice
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Tried & True
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Spruce Willis $14
Peach Infused Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Agave, Lemon, White Peach Puree, Mint and Rosemary
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One in a Melon $14
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Lime, Watermelon and a pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt with Mint and Dehydrated Lime
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Ginny Hendricks $13
Hendrick’s gin, fever-tree elderflower tonic, orange and sage
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Monkey business $14
Monkey shoulder whisky, orange curacao, maple, orange peel, torched rosemary
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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
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Sangria
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Sangria Roja or Blanca $12
Red or white wine, E&J brandy, fresh fruit and juices
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Pink sparkling sangria $12
Pink sparkling sangria la Marca prosecco, Pama, Chambord, raspberry, orange juice, pineapple juice
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Margaritas
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Dave’s $14
Our founder’s signature margarita made with milagro reposado, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, lime
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Some Like It Hot $14
Ilegal Mezcal, luxardo, Ancho Reyes chile, strawberry, fresh lime juice, tajin rim, lime wedge, mint
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Margarita Fresca $12
Milagro silver, organic agave nectar, lime, on the rocks
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Tropical & Fruity
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Pineapple Express $12
New Amsterdam vodka, Wycliffe sparkling, pineapple, basil, white peach
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Seasonal Mule $12
Tito’s handmade vodka, muddled seasonal fruit, lime, ginger beer
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1944 Mai Tai $12
Bacardi, triple sec, almond, orange blossom, orange and pineapple juices, float of Flor de Caña 7-year rum
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Wild Berry Mojito $12
Bacardi, agave, mint, seasonal berries
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Hold the Alcohol
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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, Wednesday to Friday from 4pm to 6:30pm. Cheers!$5 Well Drinks, Select Import & Craft Beers and House Wine
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Canyon Road
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
$7 Select Specialty Cocktails
$9 Select Premium Wines by The Glass
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Rosé
Sunseeker, California
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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
Oyster Bay, Marlborough New Zealand
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Pinot Noir
La Crema, Monterey
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Red Blend
Apothic Wines ‘Winemaker’s Blend’, California
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Louis Martini, California
Half Off Food Items
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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
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Craft
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Cigar City Jai Alai IPA $7
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Ybor Gold Amber Lager $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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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 $6
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Stella Artois $6
Wines
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William Wycliff Brut, California
Glass $9
Bottle $34
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Zonin Split, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
Split $10
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Ruffino Split, Prosecco Rosé, Italy
Split $12
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La Marca Prosecco, Italy
Bottle $38
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Chandon Brut ‘Classic’, California
Bottle $56
Pinot Grigio
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Ecco Domani, delle Venezie, Italy
6 oz $10
9 oz $14
Bottle $38
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J Vineyards, California
6 oz $12
9 oz $17
Bottle $44
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Santa Margherita, Valdadige, Veneto, Italy
Bottle $54
Sauvignon Blanc
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Canyon Road, California
6 oz $9
9 oz $13
Bottle $34
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Oyster Bay, Marlborough New Zealand
6 oz $10
9 oz $14
Bottle $38
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Matanzas Creek, Sonoma
6 oz $12
9 oz $17
Bottle $44
Chardonnay
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Canyon Road, California
6 oz $9
9 oz $13
Bottle $34
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Kendall-Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, California
6 oz $11
9 oz $16
Bottle $42
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Cambria Clone 4, Santa Maria Valley Mer Soleil Reserve, Santa Lucia
6 oz $12
9 oz $17
Bottle $44
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Mer Soleil Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands
6 oz $15
9 oz $20
Bottle $58
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Cakebread, Napa Valley
Bottle $90
Other White Varietals
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Canyon Road, Moscato, California
6 oz $9
9 oz $13
Bottle $34
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Canyon Road, White Zinfandel, California
6 oz $9
9 oz $13
Bottle $34
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Kung Fu Girl, Riesling, Washington
6 oz $10
9 oz $14
Bottle $38
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Mirassou, Moscato, California
6 oz $9
9 oz $13
Bottle $34
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Conundrum, White Blend, California
6 oz $12
9 oz $17
Bottle $46
Rosé
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Sunseeker, California
6 oz $11
9 oz $16
Bottle $42
Pinot Noir
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Canyon Road, California
6 oz $9
9 oz $13
Bottle $34
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La Crema, Monterey
6 oz $12
9 oz $17
Bottle $44
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MacMurray Ranch
6 oz $13
9 oz $18
Bottle $48
Merlot
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Canyon Road, California
6 oz $9
9 oz $13
Bottle $34
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Olelo, Paso Robles
6 oz $11
9 oz $16
Bottle $42
Cabernet
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Canyon Road, California
6 oz $9
9 oz $13
Bottle $34
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Louis Martini, California
6 oz $11
9 oz $16
Bottle $42
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Arrowood, Sonoma
6 oz $14
9 oz $20
Bottle $52
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Justin, Paso Robles, California
Bottle $60
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Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley
Bottle $145
Other Red Varietals
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Apothic Wines ‘Winemaker’s Blend’, California
6 oz $10
9 oz $14
Bottle $38
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Edmeades Zinfandel, Mendocino
6 oz $11
9 oz $16
Bottle $42
Enjoy $5, $7 and $9 drinks specials and half off select food items!
Available in the bar and lounge, Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 6:30pm. Cheers!
Download PDF$5 Well Drinks, Select Import & Craft Beers and House Wine
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Canyon Road
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
$7 Select Specialty Cocktails
$9 Select Premium Wines by The Glass
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Rosé
Sunseeker, California
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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
Oyster Bay, Marlborough New Zealand
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Pinot Noir
La Crema, Monterey
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Red Blend
Apothic Wines ‘Winemaker’s Blend’, California
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Louis Martini, California
Half Off Food Items
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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