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LOCAL MEETS CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

Fresh caught local seafood, innovative fare, and unforgettable tastes ā€“ the Rusty Pelican of Tampa Bay offers a culinary experience for the books. 


    

Lunch is offered Monday through Friday from 11am - 4pm. 


STARTERS

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS


Thai chili glaze, young coconut, basil, mint


$15


CRAB CAKE


Lump crab and shrimp, grilled sweet corn, diced mixed peppers, chipotle and ginger aioli, fresh chives


$24


KEY WEST CONCH FRITTERS


PiƱa colada dipping sauce, fresh lime and cilantro


$17


CALAMARI


Tempura peppers and onions, citrus buffalo aioli


$21


RAW BAR

Salmon Tartare

SALMON TARTARE


Nikkei soy sauce, edamame smash, pickled fresno peppers


$19


SHRIMP COCKTAIL


Citrus poached shrimp, ancho chile cocktail sauce, lemon


$19


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


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

FRENCH ONION SOUP


Spanish onions, shredded cheddar, provolone cheese


$11


Classic Caesar Salad

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD


Shaved parmesan, garlic roasted croutons, crisp capers


$15


WEDGE


Iceberg, ranch, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, bacon lardon 15


$15


Lobster & Shrimp Mango Salad

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

G.L.T. SANDWICH


Beer battered grouper, lettuce, tomato, homemade tartar sauce, brioche bun


$24


RUSTY BURGER


Double patty smash burger, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, secret sauce, caramelized onions, brioche bun


$22


GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH


Garlic aioli, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun


$19


ATLANTIC SALMON BLT


Caper-lime remoulade, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun


$21


Fish Tacos

FISH TACOS


Blackened local fish, chipotle aioli, mango, papaya, lime salsa


$23


MAIN

Steak Frites

STEAK FRITES


New York strip reserve 12oz, rusty fries


$38


Crispy Snapper

CRISPY SNAPPER


Creamy coconut orzo, arugula and grilled corn salad, roasted jalapeƱo lime dressing


$42


ATLANTIC SALMON


Garlic caper butter sauce, 50/50 mashed, seasonal vegetables


$35


BROCCOLINI & CRISPY TOFU


Soy honey glazed tofu, ginger broccoli purƩe, roasted red peppers, toasted sunflower seeds


$28


SIDES

50/50 Mashed

50/50 MASHED


Yukon gold potatoes, butter, cream, chives, potato "Hay"


$11


RUSTY FRIES


Parmesan, rosemary, parsley


$9


CREAMY COCONUT ORZO


Spiced toasted coconut flakes


$9


HOUSE SALAD


Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, vinaigrette


$9


GRILLED BROCCOLI & BROCCOLINI


Garlic confit, chili flakes, broccoli puree


$11