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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. With expansive menus for every meal, The Rusty Pelican offers something for everyone to enjoy – from fresh seafood to savory cuts of meat. Enjoy something new with our Rusty Pelican Board for Two: Crispy Whole Local Snapper, Lobster & Shrimp Risotto, CAB New York Strip and Herbed Risotto.

    The wine selection and pairings at the Rusty Pelican are unmatchable, having been honored Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” every year since 2003. Plus, with an 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. 

    Dinner is served Sunday – Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

    Happy Hour runs Wednesday – Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Bar is from Sunday – Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday – Saturday , 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

    New A la carte Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch buffet will no longer be available. A 2 hour maximum at brunch has been implemented to accommodate all reservations. 

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    Beginnings

    • Fried calamari $17

      Citrus ‘buffalo’ sauce, tempura peppers and onions

    • Crab cake $18

      Brussels Sprout Slaw, Sherry Bacon Vinaigrette, Sweet Potato, Roasted Garlic Mustard Aioli

    • Key west conch fritters $15

      Piña colada dipping sauce, fresh lime and cilantro

    • Blackened scallops $19

      Blood orange preserve and segments

    • Raw Bar

    • Chilled seasonal oysters

      Burnt black pepper and red wine mignonette

      Each $4

    • Shrimp cocktail $18

      Citrus poached shrimp, ancho chile cocktail sauce, lemon

    • Seafood tower $95

      Seafood tower $95

      Seasonal oysters, jumbo shrimp, chilled lobster, snow crab, traditional accompaniments

    Liquid & Leaf

    • French onion $8

      Vidalia onions, crouton, Vermont cheddar, and provolone cheese

    • Mini Winter Squash Chicken Pot Pie $14

      Roasted Chicken, Carrots, English Peas

    • Add to salads

      Chicken $7

      Salmon $10

      Shrimp $10

    • Little gem Caesar salad $14

      Shaved parmesan, garlic roasted croutons, crisp capers

    • House mixed greens $14

      Seasonal Blend of Organic Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Toasted Quinoa, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

    • Lobster and mango salad $24

      Lobster, mango, avocado, crisp greens, pickled onions, peppers, creamy citrus dressing

    Entrées

    • Rusty pelican board for two $115

      Crispy whole local snapper, lobster & shrimp risotto, CAB New York strip, 50/50 mashed

    • Lobster and shrimp risotto $40

      Lobster and shrimp risotto $40

      Fresh butter-poached lobster, marinated gulf shrimp, snow peas and carrots

    • Miso-Marinated Chilean sea bass $46

      Miso-Marinated Chilean sea bass $46

      Forbidden black Thai rice, grilled broccolini, sweet chili sauce

    • Crispy whole local snapper $36

      Cream y 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 $34

      Honey Roasted Root Vegetables, Smoked Sweet Potato Puree, Mini Winter Squash Pot Pie

    • Honey Roasted Root Vegetables $28 (V)

      Broccolini, Smoked Sweet Potato Puree, Brown Butter Almonds, Preserved Lemon

    Butcher Cuts

    Our steaks are hand-cut, aged at least 28 days and chargrilled at 1400 degrees and served with roasted Cippolini onion
    • Filet mignon 8oz $44

      Filet mignon 8oz $44

      Certified Angus beef

    • Dry Aged New York 12oz $47

      Certified Angus beef

    • Surf and turf $77

      Filet mignon & broiled lobster tail

    • Steak enhancements

      Garlic shrimp $10

      Scallops $14

      Whole Lobster $33

    Sides

    • 50/50 Mashed $10

      50/50 Mashed $10

      Yukon gold potatoes, butter, cream, chives, horseradish, potato “hay”

    • Grilled broccoli and broccolini $10

      Garlic confit, chili flakes, broccoli puree

    • Rusty fries $8

      Parmesan, rosemary, parsley

    • Herbed risotto $8

      Lobster essence, fresh herbs, citrus

    • Forbidden black Thai rice $8

    • Creamy coconut orzo $8

      Spiced toasted coconut flakes

    • Honey Roasted Vegetables

      Smoked Sweet Potato Puree, Brown Butter Almonds, Preserved Lemon

      $14

    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 $18. Each mimosa is individually crafted and poured behind the bar. And, make sure to save a spot or two on the table for our new $6 brunch cocktails!

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

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    Bottomless Mimosas $20

    Mix & match with these flavors

    • Apple Cider Pumpkin Spice

    • Watermelon fresca

      Fresh pressed watermelon juice, lime

    • Tangerine ginger

      Organic tangerine juice, candied ginger

    • Pineapple peach

    Brunch Cocktails

    • $6

    • Bloody Mary

      A brunch classic with vodka. Mild or spicy

    • Screwdriver

      Fresh orange juice and vodka

    • Bay Breeze

      Cranberry juice, pineapple juice and vodka

    • House Margarita

      Lime juice, tequila, triple sec, on the rocks

    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, tater tot smash, poached egg, signature Hollandaise

    • Brunchy smash burger $19

      Tabasco aioli, fried egg, apple smoked bacon, tater tots

    • Two eggs your way $16

      Your choice of chicken apple sausage or applewood smoked bacon, tater tot smash

      Upgrade to prime rib $12

    • Three egg omelets

      Served with tater tot smash

      Applewood smoked bacon or chicken apple sausage, cheddar, green pepper, onions $17

      Spinach, tomato, onions, Swiss $16

      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

    RUSTY PELICAN BRUNCH BOARD FOR TWO

    • Lobster Benedict, Dry Aged CAB New York, Fried Chicken and Waffles, Tater Tot Smash

      ½ lb of Snow Crab Legs $10

      ½ lb of Shrimp Cocktail $10

    Beginnings

    • Fried calamari $17

      Citrus ‘buffalo’ sauce, tempura peppers and onions

    • Crab cake $18

      Brussels Sprout Slaw, Sherry Bacon Vinaigrette, Sweet Potato, Roasted Garlic Mustard Aioli

    • Key west conch fritters $15

      Piña colada dipping sauce, fresh lime and cilantro

    • Blackened scallops $19

      Blood orange preserve and segments

    • Raw Bar

    • Snow crab legs

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

      Per lb $28

    • Shrimp cocktail

      Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

      $18

    Benedicts

    Served on brioche toast with tater tot 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

    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

      Tater tot smash, seasonal vegetables, au jus, horseradish

    Soup & Salads

    • French onion soup $8

      Vidalia onions, crouton, Vermont cheddar, and provolone cheese

    • Add to salads

      Grilled Shrimp $10

      Pan-Roasted Salmon $10

      Citrus-Brined Grilled Chicken Breast $7

    • Little gem Caesar salad $14

      Shaved parmesan, garlic roasted croutons, crisp capers

    • Mixed greens $14

      Mixed greens $14

      Seasonal Blend of Organic Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Toasted Quinoa, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

    • Lobster and mango salad $24

      Lobster, mango, avocado, crisp greens, pickled onions, peppers, creamy citrus dressing

    Sides

    • Tater tot smash $6

    • Chicken apple sausage $6

    • Applewood smoked bacon $6

    • Seasonal fruit $6

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    Specialty Cocktails

    • Local Favorites

    • Smoked Old Fashioned $15

      Smoked Old Fashioned $15

      Woodford reserve bourbon, brown sugar simple syrup, walnut bitters, served in a smoke-filled glass

    • Coconut lemonade $10

      Rum haven coconut rum, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice

    • Tried & True

    • Spruce Willis $14

      Peach Infused Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Agave, Lemon, White Peach Puree, Mint and Rosemary

    • 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

    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

    Beginnings

    • Fried calamari $17

      Citrus ‘buffalo’ sauce, tempura peppers and onions

    • Crab cake $18

      Brussels Sprout Slaw, Sherry Bacon Vinaigrette, Sweet Potato, Roasted Garlic Mustard Aioli

    • Key west conch fritters $15

      Piña colada dipping sauce, fresh lime, and cilantro

    • Blackened scallops $19

      Blood orange preserve and segments

    • Raw Bar

    • Chilled seasonal oysters

      Burnt black pepper and red wine mignonette

      Each $4

    • Shrimp cocktail $18

      Citrus poached shrimp, ancho chile cocktail sauce, lemon

    • Seafood tower $95

      Seasonal oysters, jumbo shrimp, chilled lobster, snow crab, traditional accompaniments

    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! 

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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

    $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

      Brussels Sprout Slaw, Sherry Bacon Vinaigrette, Sweet Potato, Roasted Garlic Mustard 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

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