Make A Reservation through our website to save your seat! Enjoy a la carte Dinner every day, Lunch Thursday & Friday, Saturday and Sunday Brunch, and Happy Hour Specials Monday-Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm!
Escape to Florida’s most beautiful tropical hideaway, right on the waters of Tampa Bay. Known for serving the freshest local seafood, like Crab-Stuffed Gulf Grouper, Rusty Pelican Board for Two and Crispy Whole Local Snapper, as well as classic cuts of savory beef, the Rusty Pelican offers an unforgettable culinary experience. With friendly and experienced staff, the dedicated team at the Rusty Pelican will ensure that your experience at the Rusty Pelican is nothing but exceptional.
Sophisticated bar & grill offering classic American fare in a formal dining room with water views. Based on 5 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2425 N Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: (813) 281-1943
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Hours
| Saturday |
11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–4 PM, 5–10:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–12 AM |
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Reservations: therustypelicantampa.comopentable.com
Reviews
Tarun K
I recently had an unforgettable dining experience at Rusty Pelican in Tampa, Florida. From the moment we arrived, the warm ambiance and stunning waterfront views set the perfect tone for the evening. However, what truly made our visit exceptional was our amazing waitress, Grace.
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Thomas Faucette
The food wasn’t good at all. The image of the food did not match the taste. The food look good. However, the food tasted like it was previously frozen, heated then served. The other reviews talk about the service, drinks and atmosphere, this should have been a red flag . Now I’m posting about how great the atmosphere, and service was, not the food. If they were able to serve good food, there would be a line around the bay to get in.
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Ethan Evalt
Hands down the best dining experience of my life. The food, atmosphere, and service were unmatched. We purchased the Rusty Pelican Board for 2 and I don’t think I have ever tasted something so amazing. The steak and seafood were cooked to perfection. The Brussel sprouts and even the salad were some of the best we’ve ever had. Our server Grace was absolutely amazing, she explained everything perfectly and knew just when we needed anything while giving us enough space. The atmosphere was so beautiful as well with great views of the water. 100 percent would recommend this to anyone. This was such a special experience for myself and girlfriend and we will definitely come back if we are in the area!
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Andrés Gutiérrez
Everything in this restaurant is just great! One of the best places you can dine in Tampa. The food is amazing, service is amazing and the atmosphere is a little bit conservative but adequate to the place. You should try to make a reservation but is not that crowed all the time thought.
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Kerri R
We had the most AMAZING birthday brunch! The board for two was delicious, the steak was cooked perfectly. Emily was the best server! She was friendly, personable, and we will ask for her each time we come back. Food and service was much better than just 5 stars!
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Citrus Doge
To start off, the food was absolutely delicious. My mom and I got the calamari, I got the crispy snapper and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Every bite was to die for. Also Josh was an outstanding server! He’s full of charisma and is downright amazing, giving quick service and laughs. I highly recommend stopping here for everything they have to offer!
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Ari Luster
Lovely restaurant! Our server Grace was very attentive and kind! We had a birthday party and we were well tended to and the food was delicious! Would definitely recommend to friends and family that live in the Tampa area!
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Ariell Alibasic
We had our rehearsal dinner here few weeks ago and it was BEYOND amazing! The staff was so friendly and the venue is stunning. Not to mention the food was delicious! All of our friends were raving over the view and how delicious the food was. SOO happy we had it here. They definitely made it a special time (they had our event name in multiple areas of the restaurant). I would give them 30 stars if I could!
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KAD Burton
We went for brunch. Nice water view with a mid-century modern decor feel. Large portions of food – much more than expected for a restaurant of this caliber. The food was delicious. I’ll be back for those conch fritters with martinis at the bar.
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Lisa Morehouse
We had a great spur of the moment dinner here, stopping by when they had just opened yesterday. We actually got married here over 20 years ago, and was pleasantly surprised by the renovations, much lighter and brighter now. Grace was a delightful server, attentive but not obtrusive. We ordered way too much food! Had a crab cake to start and a Caesar salad, both were delicious. Then had the board for two, which we enjoyed and gave us a taste of everything. Splurged on the key lime pie for dessert, most of that came home with us. Great experience, the last minute decisions often work out that way, right?
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