Rusty Pelican - Tampa Menu (Update 2025)
Rusty Pelican - Tampa is a hidden gem offering a beautiful dining room with stunning water views. The menu features New American and seafood options, including vegan choices. The upscale, classy atmosphere with moderate noise levels creates a romantic setting suitable for various occasions. The restaurant provides a range of amenities, from valet parking to free Wi-Fi and happy hour specials. Customers rave about the Lobster and Shrimp Mango Salad, Crispy Snapper, and Miso Seabass for their exceptional flavors and presentation. Despite some slow service instances, the overall dining experience at Rusty Pelican is highly recommended for special events or intimate gatherings. With attentive staff and delicious dishes like the coconut shrimp, sea bass, and oysters, Rusty Pelican is a must-visit for a memorable waterfront dining experience.
Rusty Pelican Tampa Happy Hour
Beer
Corona (Pale Lager .%) Bud Light (Pale Lager .%) Samuel Adams (Lager .%) Jai Alai, Cigar City Brewing (IPA .%)
Well Drinks
Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Bourbon
House Wine
Sparkling Wine, Chateau Souverain Chardonnay, Cabernet, Benvolio Pinot Grigio
Specialty Cocktails
Strawberry Dreamin Fruit Cart Rum Away With Me One In A Melon,
Select Premium Wines By The Glass
Rose - Daou Paso Robles, CA Prosecco - Benvolio, Friuli, Italy, NV Chardonnay - Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, CA Sauvignon Blanc - Whitehaven, Marlborough, New Zealand Pinot Noir - Juggernaut, Russian River, Sonoma, CA Cabernet - Justin Paso Robles,
Fried Calamari
Tempura Peppers and Onions, Citrus Buffalo Aioli
Crab Cake
Brussel Sprout Sweet Potato Slaw with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Roasted Garlic & Mustard Aioli
Key West Conch Fritters
Pina Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro
Coconut Shrimp
Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Thai Chili, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint
Chilled Oysters
Half Dozen, East and West Coast, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette 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 melo
Classic Caesar Salad
Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers
Rusty Fries
Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley
Fried Calamari
Tempura Peppers and Onions, Citrus Buffalo Aioli
Crab Cake
Lump Crab and Shrimp, Grilled Sweet Corn, Diced Mixed Peppers, Chipotle and Ginger Aioli, Fresh Chives
Key West Conch Fritters
Pina Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro
Pink Peppercorn Beef Carpaccio
Arugula, Capers, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Garlic Aioli, Garlic Chips
Salmon Tartare
Nikkei Soy Sauce, Edamame Smash, Pickled Fresno Peppers
Shrimp Cocktail
Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Chilled Oysters
Half Dozen, East and West Coast, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette 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 melo
Seafood Tower
East & West Coast Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Chilled Lobster and Crab Salad, Salmon Tartare, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette, Ancho Chili Cocktail, Lemon
French Onion Soup
Spanish Onions, Shredded Cheddar, Provolone Cheese
Lobster And Mango Salad
Lobster, Shrimp, Mango, Organic Greens, Edamame, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing, Cornbread Crumble
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers
WEDGE
Iceberg, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Lardon
French Toast
Fluffy, Thick-Cut Brioche, Cognac Roasted Golden Apples, Nutella, Cinnamon-Spiced Maple Syrup
Hangover Hash
Braised Prime Rib, Breakfast Spuds, Poached Egg, Signature Hollandaise
Fried Chicken And Waffle
Crispy Chicken, Honey Roasted Sriracha Glaze, Belgian Waffle, Smoked Maple Syrup
Brunchy Smash Burger
Tabasco Aioli, Fried Egg, Apple Smoked Bacon, Crispy Fries
Fruity Pebbles Pancakes
Blueberry Buttercream, Vanilla Bourbon Maple Syrup
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Garlic Aioli, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun, Crispy Fries
Atlantic Salmon BLT
Caper-Lime Remoulade, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun, Crispy Fries
RUSTY PELICAN BRUNCH BOARD FOR TWO
Lobster Benedict, New York Strip Reserve, Fried Chicken and Waffles, Breakfast Spuds
Three Egg Omelets
Served with Breakfast Spuds
Crab Cake Benedict
Lump Crab, and shrimp, Brioche Toast, Chipotle Hollandaise
Steak 'N' Eggs Benedict
Filet Mignon oz, Chimichurri, Blistered Tomatoes, Hollandaise
Lobster Benedict
Broiled Lobster, Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread, Crispy Shallots
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Scottish Smoked Salmon,Brioche Toast, Signature Hollandaise
Classic Eggs Benedict
Grilled Canadian Bacon, Brioche Toast, Hollandaise
Watermelon Lime
Cucumber Mint
Mango Tajin
Signature Orange
Fingerling Smash
Chicken Apple Sausage
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Seasonal Fruit
Belgian Waffle
Buttermilk Pancakes
Rusty Fries
Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley
Rusty Pelican Tampa Brunch Menu
Rusty Pelican Tampa Bar Menu
Paid Vacation
Looking for a tropical escape? Turn on that Out-Of-Office and replace the boss with the bartender. Ketel One Vodka, Passion Fruit, Purple Basil, Tarragon, Szechuan Flower
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
Belle
Every girl dreams of a fairy tale romance and finding her prince before the final rose falls. Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka, St. Germain, Clarified Lemon Revealed with Essence of Rose and Plumeria
El Mariachi
South of the Border revenge works up a mighty thirst. Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Giffards Triple Sec, Rosemary, Seasonal Fruit Played from La Ventana
Tampa Bae
Shimmered Torres Hors Dage Yr Brandy, Lemon Verbena, Luxardo Cherry Cube, Egg White Foam
Yes Way Rose
Chandon Rose, Whispering Angel French Rose, Dehydrated Lavender, Rose Water, Hint of Peach & Mint Essence
One In A Melon
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Lime, Watermelon and a pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt with Mint and Dehydrated Lime
Cute-Cumbre
Ketel One Vodka, St-Germain, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil, Mint, Cucumber, Sparkling Wine
Rum Away With Me
Soul Cachaca, Passion Fruit, Luxardo Maraschino, Coconut, Lime Juice
Oopsie Daisy!
Camarena Silver Tequila, St-Germain, Blue Agave, Blood Orange, Mint, Tajin, Ginger Candy
The Finest Hour
Bulleit Bourbon, Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, Walnut Bitters, Served In A Smoke-Filled Glass
Strawberry Dreamin
Belvedere Vodka,Ginger Beer, Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice, Grilled Strawberry
Dave's Margarita
Camarena Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Lime
Fruit Cart
Flor de Cana y, Blue Agave, Mint, Seasonal Berries
Freckles
Lemonade, Candied Strawberry, Mint Aroma
Tangerine Sherbet
Tangerine Juice, Milk, Vanilla
Corona
(Pale Lager .%)
Heineken
(Pale Lager %)
Bud Light
(Pale Lager .%)
Samuel Adams
(Lager .%)
Just The Haze, Samuel Adams
(Non-Alcoholic IPA)
Big Storm Bromosa
(Tangerine IPA %)
Coppertail Night Swim
(Porter .%)
Jai Alai, Cigar City Brewing
(IPA .%)
Michelob Ultra
(Light Lager .%)
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Brut, France
California
Moet & Chandon, Imperial, Brut, France NV
Benvolio, Prosecco, Friuli, Italy
Saracco, Moscato DAsti, Piemonte, Italy
Domaine Chandon, Brut, CA
Domaine Chandon, Rose Brut, CA
Whitehaven, Marlborough, New Zealand
Duckhorn, North Coast, CA
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
Chateau Souverain,California
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma
Cambria Katherines Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, CA
Mer Soleil Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands
Ferrari Carano, Sonoma, CA
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, CA
Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, CA
William Fevre,Champs Royaux Chablis, France
Louis Latour, Pouilly-Fuisse, Maconnais, France
Flowers Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma Coast, CA
Benvolio Friuli, Pinot Grigio, Italy
Martin Codax Rias Baixas, Albarino, Spain
Bottega Vinaia, Pinot Grigio, Trentino, Italy
Pacific Rim, Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA,
J Vineyards, Pinot Grigio, California
Tenshen, White Blend, Central Coast
Conundrum By Caymus, White Blend, CA
The Beach By Whispering Angel, Provence, France
Daou, Paso Robles, CA
Carmel Road, Monterey County, CA
Juggernaut, Russian River, Sonoma, CA
Siduri, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Joseph Drouhin, Cote De Beaune, France
Murphy-Goode, CA
Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve, California
Chateau Souverain, California
Justin Cabernet, Paso Robles, CA
Kith & Kin By Round Pond, Napa Valley
Lion Tamer, Napa Valley
Prisoner, Napa Valley, CA
Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley
Silver Oak Cellars, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, CA
Catena Vista Flores, Malbec, Mendoza, AR
Marques De Caceres, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
Red Schooner Transit By Caymus, Red Blend, CA
Machete By Orin Swift, Red Blend, Napa, CA
Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool, Suisun Valley, CA
Abstract By Orin Swift, Red Blend, Sonoma, CA
Osborne, Fino Sherry, Spain
Quinta Do Noval Year Tawny, Portugal
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Thai Chili Glaze, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint
CRAB CAKE
Lump Crab and Shrimp, Grilled Sweet Corn, Diced Mixed Peppers, Chipotle and Ginger Aioli, Fresh Chives
KEY WEST CONCH FRITTERS
Pina Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro
CALAMARI
Tempura Peppers and Onions, Citrus Buffalo Aioli
Coconut Shrimp
Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers
SALMON TARTARE
Nikkei Soy Sauce, Edamame Smash, Pickled Fresno Peppers
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
CHILLED OYSTERS
Half Dozen, East and West Coast, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette
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
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Spanish Onions, Shredded Cheddar, Provolone Cheese
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers
WEDGE
Iceberg, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Lardon
LOBSTER & SHRIMP MANGO SALAD
Lobster, Shrimp, Mango, Organic Greens, Edamame, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing, Cornbread Crumble
G.L.T. SANDWICH
Beer Battered Grouper, Lettuce, Tomato, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Brioche Bun
RUSTY BURGER
Double Patty Smash Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Secret Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Brioche Bun
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Garlic Aioli, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun
ATLANTIC SALMON BLT
Caper-Lime Remoulade, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun
FISH TACOS
Blackened Local Fish, Chipotle Aioli, Mango, Papaya, Lime Salsa
STEAK FRITES
New York Strip Reserve oz, Rusty Fries
CRISPY SNAPPER
Creamy Coconut Orzo, Arugula and Grilled Corn Salad, Roasted Jalapeno Lime Dressing
ATLANTIC SALMON
Garlic Caper Butter Sauce, / Mashed, Seasonal Vegetables
BROCCOLINI & CRISPY TOFU
Soy Honey Glazed Tofu, Ginger Broccoli Puree, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Sunflower Seeds
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
Blackened Organic Chicken, Truffle Creamed Corn, Roasted Root Vegetables
BLACK ANGUS RIBEYE
oz
/ MASHED
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Butter, Cream, Chives, Potato Hay
RUSTY FRIES
Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley
CREAMY COCONUT ORZO
Spiced Toasted Coconut Flakes
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Vinaigrette
GRILLED BROCCOLI & BROCCOLINI
Garlic Confit, Chili Flakes, Broccoli Puree
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Pink Brick
Scorched Tableside Wagyu Carpaccio, Black Truffle Butter, Smoky Chimichurri
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Thai Chili Glaze, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint
PINK PEPPERCORN BEEF CARPACCIO
Arugula, Capers, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Garlic Aioli, Garlic Chips
Crab Cake
Lump Crab and Shrimp, Grilled Sweet Corn, Diced Mixed Peppers, Chipotle and Ginger Aioli, Fresh Chives
Herb-Marinated Grilled Octopus
Spanish Octopus, Crispy Sunchokes, Organic Fingerling Potatoes, Squid Ink Emulsion
Key West Conch Fritters
Pina Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro
Blackened Scallops
Blood Orange Preserve and Segments
Fried Calamari
Citrus Buffalo Sauce, Tempura Peppers and Onions
Coconut Shrimp
Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers
Salmon Tartare
Nikkei Soy Sauce, Edamame Smash, Pickled Fresno Peppers
Shrimp Cocktail
Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Chilled Oysters
Half Dozen, East and West Coast, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce, Pink Peppercorn & Champagne Mignonette 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
French Onion Soup
Spanish Onions, Shredded Cheddar, Provolone Cheese
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Shaved Parmesan ,Garlic Roasted Croutons,Crisp Capers
WEDGE
Iceberg, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Lardon
Lobster And Mango Salad
Lobster, Shrimp, Mango, Organic Greens, Edamame, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing, Cornbread Crumble
Lobster And Shrimp Risotto
Lobster, Citrus Gulf Shrimp, Snow Peas and Carrots
Blackened Swordfish
Sweet Potato Puree, Broccolini, Roasted Jalapeno Lime Dressing, Crispy Fried Plantain
Miso-Marinated Chilean Seabass
Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Sweet Chili Sauce
Crab-Stuffed Grouper
Lump Crab and Shrimp, Basil Garlic Beurre Blanc, Herbed Risotto
Crispy Snapper
Creamy Coconut Orzo, Arugula and Grilled Corn Salad, Roasted Jalapeno Lime Dressing
Roasted Half Chicken
Blackened Organic Chicken, Truffle Creamed Corn, Roasted Root Vegetables
Squid Ink Bucatini
Lobster and Shrimp, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Nduja Sausage Breadcrumbs
Atlantic Salmon
Garlic Caper Butter Sauce, / Mashed, Seasonal Vegetables
Broccolini And Crispy Tofu
Soy Honey Glazed Tofu, Ginger Broccoli Puree, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Rusty Pelican Board For Two
Crispy Whole Local Snapper, Lobster and Shrimp Risotto, New York Strip oz, / Mashed
Surf And Turf
Filet Mignon oz, Half Lobster Tail, / Mashed, Grilled Broccolini, Garlic Confit
The Steak Progressive
Three Cuts of Premium Steak plated with Himalayan Pink Salt, Roasted Garlic Confit, Red Wine Shallot, Crushed Pink Peppercorn
Grass Fed Filet Mignon oz
New York Strip Reserve oz
Black Angus Ribeye oz
Truffle Creamed Corn
Sweet Yellow Corn and Black Truffle Shavings
Roasted Root Vegetables
Sweet Potato Puree, Almondine, Preserved Lemon
/ Mashed
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Butter, Cream, Chives, Potato Hay
Grilled Broccoli And Broccolini
Garlic Confit, Chili Flakes, Broccoli Puree
Rusty Fries
Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley
Creamy Coconut Orzo
Spiced Toasted Coconut Flakes