Rusty Pelican Tampa

This place was Amazing! I spoke to Brendan (manager on that night) by a phone call to request a table of 8 by the water for my fiances 45th birthday. It was a special accommodation request. We arrived and the table was perfect just like we wanted it. Kyle, our server was the best. He is one of the best serves I’ve ever encountered. He’s very fun , personable, and knowledgable. The service food and views were excellent. Brendan even stopped by the table and asked for me and made sure we were happy with the set up. They even provided a birthday dessert and champagne toast for everyone at the table. Everything about this restaurant was amazing. I will DEFF be returning and I will be recommending this place to everyone. Thank you so much for making my fiances birthday special! 5 stars ⭐️

Got here at 4:10 before they opened , they open at 4:30. They were amazing letting us sit at the bar and order drinks while waiting for 4:30. We had conch fritters for appetizers and French onion soup, both were delicious. I had the crab stuffed grouper, not much crab for the $13 up charge. She had the pan seared grouper, she loved it. For dessert we chose the toffee pudding cake, pretty amazing. The specialty drinks I really enjoyed. One called slow burn has a wedge ice cube made from jalapeño, amazing! I ate the ice cube when my drink was finished. Our server was Erin she was as super as they come. So glad she was our server, she made it very special! Now for the bad news, being charged $8 to park at the restaurant you are going to spend a few hundred at, makes you not want to come back, no matter how much you enjoyed it!

This was a fun night all the way around. They had a bunch of creative well made cocktails which had a wow effect and everybody enjoyed their meal. We were there with a group of probably 12 people. The steak was excellent. Service was excellent.

My husband and I had an incredible dining experience at The Rusty Pelican from the moment we walked through the door. The hostess set the tone right away! She was warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. She greeted us with a smile, checked us in quickly, and made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table on the list. Our waitress, Nydia, was equally outstanding. Not only was she attentive, but she also had a great balance of professionalism and personality. She checked on us at just the right times, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made sure every detail of our meal was perfect. Her upbeat attitude and efficiency truly elevated the entire experience. After dinner, we went to the bar to have a few drinks. The bartenders, Jarred and Tyler, deserve special mention as well. Whether mixing signature cocktails or pouring classics, they showed real skill and energy behind the bar. Drinks were crafted beautifully and tasted amazing! Watching them work was entertainment in itself. Overall, the staff here makes the restaurant shine. Fantastic service from start to finish, delicious drinks, and a welcoming environment!! I couldn’t have asked for a better night out with my husband. Highly recommend and will absolutely be back!

The atmosphere was great, the food and the drinks were Delicious, the view from the dining room was breathtaking. All service and your team are amazing, Thank you Jordan. One of our most special Anniversary dinners we've had. Highly Recommended

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars: An Unforgettable Thanksgiving by the Bay! The Rusty Pelican (Tampa, FL) has always been a landmark for great views, but their Thanksgiving Day 3-course meal special completely blew us away. It was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday without the stress of cooking. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance was great. There is something magical about looking out over the water while enjoying a holiday meal; the atmosphere was elegant yet warm and inviting. The staff was amazing, handling the busy holiday rush with grace, professionalism, and genuine friendliness. Now, onto the incredible food. The experience started strong with the first course charcuterie board, which was beautifully presented and featured a delicious selection of meats and cheeses. For the main courses, we got the best of both worlds. The traditional turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes were executed perfectly—comfort food elevated to a fine dining level. But the surprise standout was the Chicken and Waffles; the savory and sweet combination was absolutely delicious and a fun twist on the holiday menu. We finished the meal with the dessert array, which was the perfect sweet ending to a massive feast. If you are looking for a place to spend a holiday or just a special occasion in Tampa, The Rusty Pelican is the place to be. We are already looking forward to our next visit!

Location and views from main dining room are beautiful overlooking the bay. Service also attentive and friendly. Food although good was mediocre. Fish tacos were a little too dry for my taste. Brussel sprouts were very good though.

We love all dishes especially steak ! My husband said it’s the best steak he ever had although he is a good grilled steak person. We even couldn’t finish it because the portions are bigger than what we expected. The view is awesome 👏 to see beautiful sunset .

Our waitress Sierra was so sweet and made us feel special. The salmon and mashed potatoes were delicious. I can't recommend the truffled corn enough. The view is so nice and the staff makes you feel so welcomed with warm smiles :)

Beautiful dining room and amazing food. It's been ten years since I've dined at Rusty Pelican and tbh I kind of wrote it off. There are so many restaurants popping up in Tampa Bay that it never made it back on my list. Then I attended a Yelp Elite Event here and was blown away by the food, so I decided it was time to return. A friend asked where I wanted to go for brunch and I said Rusty Pelican. They have valet, but there's also free garage parking (you can ask the valet where to go, but it's basically when you're facing the water it is to the far right of the restaurant before the parking lot. They must have updated the dining room. I don't know when that happened, but my other friend made that comment too, that it used to feel like you were in a dark lodge, but now it's beautiful and light. The full windows looking out onto the water (you are on top of the water) is absolutely breathtaking. I got the Lobster and Shrimp Mango Salad and it was delicious. The server even brought me out extra dressing on the side, because there didn't seem to be a lot on the salad (this was without me asking). There was enough dressing (most of it was on the bottom), but I would ask for additional dressing, just because the dressing is amazing. It is a citrus, sweet dressing. There were huge chunks of lobster and shrimp. I think it is well worth the $32 price tag. The one knock I have is our service was extremely slow. But I think this was a one time thing and the server was giving my friends and I time to chat. It looked like other tables were in and out quicker. There were two graduation celebrations happening when we were there. This does seem like a fantastic place to hold special events (there are separate dining rooms.) I will totally come back and thanks to the views of the water I'd even put this on my list to bring people to when they're coming from out of town.

Wowwwwwsie, this place is beautiful! I've heard about this restaurant, but my family visiting from out of town did some research and recommended that we go for dinner. We got reservations on the same day, and there were 3 other events going on in their event spaces. Despite that, seating and table accommodations seemed super organized. Once we sat down at our table we felt like we were on a boat!! The restaurant is nestled RIGHT on the water and it was so beautiful during sunset. The food was delicious. Every dish was filled with flavor and tasted super fresh. I got the salmon with mashed potatoes and we shared the ceaser salad, shrimp cocktail and calamari. The calamari was some of the best I've ever had, super soft. My family agreed that it was the best meal they had while visiting Tampa!

I visited Rusty Pelican with my parents, who are locals to the area, and they took me straight from the airport. The restaurant boasts a lovely, high-end ambiance, though I wasn't thrilled that all the parking spots were reserved for valet parking. We requested a window seat for the view, but because we were a party of five, we were seated as far away from the window as possible, despite the restaurant being practically empty at 5 pm. That was a bit disappointing. However, the in-house bread was a pleasant surprise. It was a unique cornbread with spices and spiced butter that we really enjoyed. For our mains, we ordered the Miso Seabass, which was the highlight of the meal. The texture of the seabass was unlike anything I've tried before--simply outstanding. The crab-stuffed grouper was also delicious, but the blackened swordfish was just okay. Even the kids enjoyed their mac and cheese, which was a step above the typical boxed version and quite tasty. Overall, Rusty Pelican is not a place can frequent due to the prices, but def enjoy it for special occasions.

Anniversary lunch date, something we do is find a random place to eat. Usually it's lunch vs. dinner because we have a toddler. This place is a hidden gem. Very cozy place as well with an AMAZING view. When we first walked in it felt like we were on a cruise ship and we were moving....weird. we let our waitress know we were celebrating our anniversary and she provided complimentary champagne for our occasion. Which was very nice. I'm not a big eater so I had 2 appetizers which were of course the shrimp cocktail and their roasted Brussel sprouts. Hubby had the salmon bacon sandwich which French fries. Yes, I had to taste his fries and they were delicious. Hubby had a neat Hibiki and I had a strawberry dreamin cocktail with some ginger in it. We were very pleased with everything

This is place was amazing! The food was top notch and service was great! We got the grilled octopus and oysters for an app. Dinner was the blackened swordfish and whole snapper. We will be back. It was busting and hopping on a Friday.

Great venue for private parties I attended a sorority brunch here. The views of the water are amazing I really enjoyed my food too. I ordered the lobster Benedict. It's served with lobster on the side and classic hollandaise and poached eggs on an English muffin. 10/10 would definitely get this again. Considering we had such a large party. This service was good.

Went here for Easter brunch. Very nice aesthetic. Lovely view of the water. Wide windows in dining room so a lot of natural light which was nice. Our waiter was very nice and attentive even with it being a busy holiday. Food was good. The starters were served family style. Loved the salad with goat cheese. One disappointment were the oysters were not fresh. Other than that great brunch!

We had a work event here, about 60 people. The space is incredible, the event room had huge windows looking out into the bay. The food was pretty good; Caesar salad, steak, potato wedges, a brownie. Not incredible mind you, but not bad. The steak was a little unevenly cooked, and more well- done than I prefer. I may have rated lower if I was paying, but since I wasn't: 4/5, cool space/good view/decent food.

Incredible experience. First, I would highly recommend making a reservation close to happy hour. Get some great priced drinks and appetizers and then go to your table! The waterfront view is GORGEOUS. Our waitress was nice but we kept struggling to call her over because she was huddled talking to the other waiters during our stay. The hostesses were fantastic in getting our happy hour timed perfectly with our reservation. We found the cornbread they offer to be dry, so it needed the butter it came with. But 10/10 on presentation. The free bread was our least favorite part of the meal and it was still good! We ordered the brussel sprouts, coconut shrimp, sea bass, scallops, corn, and oysters. The food was amazing, we couldn't get enough. The sea bass, oysters, and brussel sprouts were our favorites of the meal. I have never had miso sea bass that flavorful! The corn needed some salt or seasoning. Rusty pelican is a must go!

Great location. Horrible food. Smoked cocktails are tasty but restraint is needed with the amount of smoke. The table was wobbly. The scallops tasted only of SALT and "crispy"potatoe strings around the scallops were cold. The crab cake, YIKES. Let's send the cooks back to knife skills 101. Uneven chops on the RAW onion made this cake inedible for me. I informed the hostess of no soap and no towels in the handicapped bathroom and when I returned to that room 40 minutes later the situation had not been resolved. They did take the take the crab cake charge off our bill which I think is good business practice.

Rusty Pelican Tampa: The location is amazing as it sits right on the water. Upscale bar and restaurant decor. Our waitress, "Jari", was attentive and welcoming. I had the Lobster and Shrimp Mango Salad. It was fresh and delicious. Lobster can be hit or miss in general, but this was super fresh and prepared perfectly. Steak Frites was a big hit with our party as well. Definitely would recommend

I used to love this place! Their lobster and risotto dish is my favorite, but I love to substitute it with their seabass. It's cooked perfectly. But I went again last night, and unfortunately they changed their risotto recipe, and it was hardly edible. It was soooo salty and seemed to be more tomato-based. I brought out-of-town guests here and they were disappointed in the food, I was so embarrassed! They totally ruined my favorite dish here. I attached a pic from one of my first times vs last night, you can even see a color difference. The risotto last night was not good at all. Our service was ok, we were there for a birthday and weren't even offered dessert. I think our server wanted to leave. Also a little disappointing, This was one of my favorite spots in Tampa, but I'm not sure I'll be back. It breaks my heart to leave this review!

Good times, good food, amazing service, nice place! Date night! Professional meetings.

Food quality:3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: 5:5 Overall experience:4/5 I have ordered salmon Benedict and my partner ordered crab Benedict. Salmon was fresh, crab was fishy. Potatoes tasted pretty bland. Eggs were excellent. View was the best part.

We had the preset Christmas brunch menu at Rusty Pelican. It was phenomenal and we had a table directly next to the water. Ambiance was perfect for a special occasion brunch. With only two of us the amount of food was literally obnoxious but they allowed us to take all of it to go as needed. First course was a combination of a salad, charcuterie board (the grilled cheese and tomato beer cheese soup was incredible) and cold seafood platter with oysters, shrimp and crab salad. Main menu options were difficult to choose from. We opted for the steak benedict and the mahi mahi. The dessert platter was massive too. I'd absolutely recommend doing this with friends or family if you're in town for Christmas next year. Make reservations in advance and don't worry about cooking!

I really enjoyed the seafood linguine, the crab Mac & cheese is a must , service was fast & keep us happy. Ambiance was family friendly & relaxing. Bathroom were very clean

A Mixed Experience at the Rusty Pelican Rating: 3/5 stars I recently visited the Rusty Pelican and had a mixed experience. The atmosphere was fantastic, highlighted by a giant in-room fireplace and stunning views of the water. The customer service was impeccable, creating a great start to the night. The drinks were enjoyable, and the calamari was a standout appetizer. However, the main course left something to be desired. While the Risotto stood out, it had moments of excess saltiness. The truffle creamed corn was just okay, and the 50/50 mashed potatoes and filet lacked seasoning. Considering the overall experience and the price point, I might explore other dining options like Eddy V's or Cooper's Hawk for a more satisfying culinary experience. The Rusty Pelican shines in ambiance and service, but the food falls short of the expectations set by the rest of the evening.

Went to celebrate a birthday. We both got The RUSTY PELICAN BRUNCH BOARD FOR TWO and substitute the NY strip for a Ribeye. It was soo good! We were seated by the window looking directly at the water. I had a strawberry dreamin, the One In A Melon and Oopsie Daisy- the drinks were soo good! Would definitely come back!

Went to Rusty Pelican for a wedding reception and had an awesome time! Valet parking is available and the guys out there are very nice. The view from the reception room is beautiful and offers a great amount of seating. The servers were sweet and explained what each dish was. The salmon and mashed potatoes with that cream sauce were delish! The broccolini could have used just a touch more seasoning for me but overall 9/10 on the main dish! The glasses of tequila & pineapple were also made just right. I truly enjoyed my time!

I had dinner here on a Wednesday evening and was part of group of co-workers. There were 8 of us total and we sat near the windows overlooking the water. Beautiful views! We had a reservation and were seated as soon as the entire party arrived. The server was very attentive & quickly brought water while also taking drink orders. They had a selection of non-alcoholic drinks which was very nice for the non-drinkers. Two were on the drink menu and there was also non-alcoholic beer on tap. I had a tonic & cranberry with Lime. Just the right amount of cranberry. As a vegan I had a limited selection of options from the menu. One starter, one main course, and a couple of side dishes. While the selection was limited for me the food was delicious. I had the brussel sprouts starter and they were cooked perfectly with a tasty sauce. My main course was the Broccolini & Crispy Tofu. The dish had a very sweet sauce so be aware if you order it, the soy honey sauce is sweet! the tofu was not crispy despite the title but overall it was good. I opted not to get dessert but we had a birthday in the group and the restaurant brought out a small key lime pie that was the perfect mix of key lime and sweet. Overall a very good experience and I will return if ever back in this part of Tampa

Ahoy, mateys! Set your course for the Rusty Pelican in Tampa, where waterfront dining meets a treasure trove of history and flavor that'll shiver your timbers! First things first, let's talk about those breathtaking waterfront views. I mean, they're the stuff of postcards and daydreams. You can practically taste the salty sea breeze as you soak in the panoramic sights. It's like dining in a picture-perfect coastal paradise. Now, speaking of history, the Rusty Pelican is a bona fide time traveler's dream. This place has more stories than Captain Jack Sparrow's logbook. You can practically feel the echoes of all the tales told and toasts raised over the years. Sure, it can get a tad noisy, especially when they're hosting weddings and parties. But you know what? It only adds to the lively atmosphere. It's like being part of a grand celebration, even if you're just there for dinner. And oh, the food! The whole crispy snapper served on a wooden slab is a true treasure of the sea. Sure, the picture of the wash sink might not be the most appealing, but don't judge a meal by its cleanup station! The quality of that snapper more than makes up for any unglamorous snapshots. The Rusty Pelican is a place where you can dive headfirst into flavor, history, and a view that'll steal your heart. It's a bit like finding a hidden gem in Davy Jones' locker, and you won't want to miss it. So, if you're in Tampa and you're looking for a fun, waterfront dining adventure, set sail for the Rusty Pelican. It's a culinary voyage you won't soon forget! ‍

We came here on 02/12/2024 as a party of five at 6pm. We were seated promptly and this was my first time here. The dining room is smaller than I had anticipated; however, it is beautiful. It was just about time for sunset over the water and the view was just lovely. This restaurant also has several fireplaces, which adds to the ambiance. I would give five stars to the ambiance. As for everything else, it was just so-so. Our server just didn't seem to be server material. He took our appetizer order; however, didn't take our entree order until we finished all of the appetizers. He didn't come around for a second drink order. He also talked very very quietly for such a loud environment that evening. So, all in all, he was ok; howver, certainly not very good. As for the food, I had some of the scallops, conch fritters and coconut shrimp and all were excellent. I was excited about my entree which was the crab stuffed grouper; however, it tasted is if they added no salt, seasoning or pepper at all. It was very very plain, even though it could have been excellent. Now, the risotto underneath the grouper was awesome! I would rate this visit overall as average.

Food is mediocre, location is dated, and there was a bad odor outside. I will not be going back. Food was tasteless!

Came here with my husband for the first time for our 18th wedding anniversary. The amazing service started from The beginning when we pulled up and noticed that they had vallet parking. We are also handicap passed and were offered the handicap position. When we went to the lot noted someone decided to parallel park across two handicap spots. One of the vallet attendants was awesome told us to park at the front vallet spot. When we came into the restaurant the atmosphere is so romantic and the different aromas that come from the bar are amazing. The bar makes so many different and unique drinks including smoked drinks. Our server was extremely pleasant and attentive. Every recommendation that she made that we tried was amazing. The appetizer, meal and dessert were top notch. Our servers name was Cassie. She was amazing. I can guarantee we will be back. I could not go through dinner without sending g pictures to our friends.. I do want to recommend to have some extra cash in you when you can come So that you can pay the 8.00 for the valet. Makes life so much easier. Think I found one of my new favorites. Plus if you do not want to drive far there is a hotel almost next door.

These cocktails are an experience all their own. See, sip, smell & thoroughly enjoy every moment. I also enjoyed the fish tacos & the beautiful view of the water. This is a more sophisticated place so make sure you dress the part!

Went here for a graduation lunch, easy to make reservations, beautiful view of the water! Server was polite and very attentive. Food was fabulous, just wish they had their regular menu including brunch on the weekends.

Celebrated my bday here with family and everything was very yummy! The drinks & jalapeño cornbread were especially good. I had higher expectations for the Chilean Seabass entree-- the seabass was made well but the rice choice wasn't my fav & the sweet chili sauce made the dish. I didn't have many gluten free options to choose from but what I could get/try was tasty (sensitivity/non-celiac). We were sat at a table overlooking the ocean & got to see the sunset which was very nice! Our server was efficient & did not over-do it on the check-ins.

Mixed experience. Ambience and service were excellent. We came with a party of 10, seated exactly at our reservation time and most of dinner was prompt and attentive. View/ambience 10/10 Craft cocktails 8/10 - well made and creative Apps 8/10 - octopus, calamari, roasted brussels were all delicious Entree - 3/10 - sea bass was perfectly seasoned and cooked well. However, the forbidden rice bed was vastly under cooked with crunchy texture (the chef did not know how to cook rice) and excessively salty to the point of inedible. Dessert 7/10 - we had the toffee pudding, key lime pie, and chocolate lava cake. All were delightful. Most likely will not come back due to the availability of so many other options in the Tampa Bay Area with a more refined food experience for similar pricing.

Made reservations over the phone- very polite and friendly! We were sat at a fantastic table in front of the fire. This dinner was to commemorate our uncle- in honor of his passing. Nick was our server. Party of 9. He did well in all aspects of our dinner. We are grateful! All entrees were delicious! Corn bread was delicious! Highly recommend Bathrooms clean! Romantic atmosphere Acoustics were off and it was actually very loud and we had to yell slightly to talk to one another. Great steak, crab cakes, lobster, coconut shrimp and key lime pie. Bread pudding was dry and burnt-only disappointment of the evening. Espresso was delicious.

Rusty Pelican is a charming restaurant on the bay which makes for beautiful views. We went for brunch and ordered the "bubbles by the bottle" which you get a bottle of champagne and two mix and match mimosas. We opted for watermelon lime/and cucumber mint which were both delicious. However, the cucumber was our favorite. It was crisp, refreshing perfection. We also ordered the Hangover Hash and Lobster Benedict. The hash was unfortunately flavorless, while the lobster bene was better, but not great. The service was outstanding, as our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. Overall a 7/10

Very good food and terrific warm service. After a nearby place screwed up our reservation for 5 and the management needs to learn the meaning of hospitality , The Rusty Pelican accommodated us immediately. the meal was splendid indeed. Bravo.

Definitely felt like I was dining at a wedding venue. The view was amazing the food was just okay. The servers were hard to find at times and visibly annoyed when we asked for separate checks. It was a party of 12 so it shouldn't have been a shocking request.

$8 forced valet in their entire parking lot and there is no where else to park. It wasn't even that busy... Most restaurants that want to force valet will make it complementary then you tip the staff. Their entire parking lot is used to profit off visitors. Wouldn't return b/c of this

Beautiful venue, very pretty scenery by the water. The staff and waitress were so so nice. The bathrooms were clean. The food was good as well. I got fish tacos which were a little on the saltier side but really good. Don't worry about the prices because the portions are huge! I got 3 large tacos with my meal plus a huge thing of fries so it was more than filling for lunch. We sat by the water and the view was beautiful. This is also super close to the airport 5 miles and very close to many big brand name hotels. I can't wait to come back!

Last Friday, I went to the rusty pelican for lunch with my youngest. Lunch was the BEST time to get that Florida oasis feel! Ask for Sandy to be your server. She was great! She was attentive, super knowledgeable, and very fun to interact with. I ordered the Atlantic Salmon BLT and my youngest got the Classic Caesar. We shared the sticky toffee pudding. I could have made a meal from just that!! Now, the drinks... My youngest had a lemonade called Strawberry Dreamin' which had a touch of mint and I started off with The Belle which is a BEAUTIFUL vodka drink with a stunning presentation. I also had a drink that isn't named yet that comes in a terrarium filled with smoke! I don't like gin and I don't like hibiscus. This had both and it was probably one of the best drinks I've ever had! And the presentation was absolutely AH-MAZ-ING! The mixologist, Becca, created this drink along with many others. She is TRULY an artistic genius! You can tell she loves what she does and it really reflects in her work. Highly recommended!

The food was great, my black rice with the sea bass was way overcooked and almost not edible, but didn't want to send it back. The only thing that bothered me was the server didn't recommend anything on the menu for us as far as entrees, drinks, and when I asked what his favorite drink was, he didn't even know the ingredients of the drink. He had to open the cocktail menu to tell us, which I could've done myself. The table bussing in between courses and table markings were sloppy. I don't want to be that guy, but for the establishment you all run, I expected more polished. Just wanted to write this for feedback for FOH managers.

The views were just wonderful. What a great place for everything from lunch for 2 (like us) or a full blown wedding. The French toast was so good! Charles V, our server, was very attentive. We will be back.

What a great place with a beautiful view out into the open water. Great sunset place to have an exquisite meal. Grouper with stuffed crab was delicious. Drinks were on the smaller side and calamari was good, but tiny. Service was fun and very attentive. Very nice atmosphere for a date, anniversary, relaxed friends getting together. Not a super casual place. A bit more refined. Really enjoyed my dinner experience.

We stopped in for lunch, prior to our flight out of TPA. It was a beautiful view, elevated beach vibe, and delicious food! Highly recommend.

First of all, their contact number doesn't have a option to talk to someone. I called 2 times thinking i missed but no lol, surprising enough they have a hostess, i really don't understand the concept. The place was esthetically pleasing to the eye, beautifully lit. Our server was awesome too. She made sure our party of 9 had a great time. We loved the cornbread bread service, so good. With that said, there were few things that weren't good like the food or our table. The table was so sticky, the glassware was getting stuck to the table. I was afraid to leave my silverware on my table for that reason. Scallops were too salty, the subtlety of the shellfish was lost. Crab stuffed grouper was good until I found a fish bone. Sadly that ruined my meal, I was too afraid to go for a second bite. Unfortunately I wasn't wowed by the experience.

I came to the Rusty Pelican for a dinner meeting with my organization. We had the Tampa room which had stunning views of the bay. We had a bar and bartender in the room and they set our seating really nicely! For dinner they gave us a beef, chicken, and salmon option. I had the beef and forgot to take a pic before eating it was so good. They also gave us appetizers and bread baskets. All of it was super good and tasty. We also got dessert which was their cheesecake. Overall this was a good spot to host our meeting!

Was not impressed. Ordered the calamari as an appetizer. Consistency was similar to rubber bands. Okay it happens. They offered to remake, but we we were a little concerned we would get a repeat so we order the conch fritters. They were okay. We had the snapper and stuffed grouper. They were okay but nothing special. Waiter accidentally spilled a whole glass of tea on my wife, the table and the window to the bay. Just to say not a minor spill. Again things happen and they quickly brought towels. At the end the they comped the calamari which was uneatable to begin with, but still charged us for the fritters! Didn't get that one at all. End of the story about $200 for not the best experience. Don't usually complain, but felt it was appropriate to give others a heads up. Could have just been a bad day. Views and atmosphere were really nice, so was the waiter. Just not as customer focused as I would have expected for a restaurant of this type and the food was nothing special. Overall disappointing.

Excellent service. Very patient with us while we navigated menu for the first time. Interior was a pleasant surprise because the exterior makes you think this may be a fish fry place. It's upscale with great music and an amazing view. Food was perfect especially the truffle creamed corn. My swordfish was perfectly prepared.

Sweet escape on top of the water in Tampa! First the ambiance is unmatched - it look out onto the water. The parking is difficult but they have valet for $6 which we opted to do. The inside is nice - definitely on the older side but has charm. We went for brunch. The service was great and prompt! The food was delightful - we got a brunch board, some apps and the Benedict's. My personal favorite was the crab cake Benedict. It is very expensive for brunch but you pay for the ambiance. We're glad we came during our vacation and would recommend to others!

Very pleased with the remodel of this restaurant. The service and the food were incredible. Had sword fish and the combination of the sweet potatoes and the cilantro sauce was out of this world. Their happy hour is also good. The ambience with the fire places is amazing. Loved everything about our visit.

Grandma decided we should eat out for Christmas Day, and I am so grateful she chose Rusty Pelican. As soon as you walked in you were transported to a Christmas wonderland with logs lit on the fireplace, stockings and ornaments galore, and soft Christmas music playing in the background. Within 5 minutes we were seated at a table in front of a gorgeous fireplace that kept us warm in the Florida chill. The menu was fixed and $82 per person. It was family style so everything was shared and passed except for our main course. We opted to celebrate with a bottle of champagne for $46; it was delicious and made even better with the addition of their mango tajin juice. We were first served with a seafood plate comprised of raw oysters, raw jumbo shrimp, crab meat, salmon poke, crackers and sauces. It was fresh and had something for everyone. We were then served a charcuterie and snack board that came with brie, manchego, prosciutto, salami, capicola, fig jam, cornichons, bacon-wrapped dates, applewood smoked ham sandwiches, and spinach dip. I enjoyed the twist of appetizers on your cookie cutter charcuterie board. We devoured the bacon-wrapped dates and grandma kept going back to the spinach dip. Shortly after, a Waldorf salad with dragonfruit came out. It was nothing like a traditional Waldorf but was good nonetheless. For my main course, I ordered a bone-in pork chop that was supposed to come with cornbread stuffing and vegetables. Unfortunately, they ran out of the pork chop. I instead opted for the lobster eggs benedict which was delicious. The eggs benedict were served on squares of cornbread as opposed to english muffins, and I appreciated the Southern twist. Other members of my party enjoyed the steak and eggs Benedict with filet mignon, and the crab cake eggs Benedict. The consensus was that the food rocked our socks. To cap off the night, we shared a dessert board filled with festive treats. Dessert included triple chocolate cake with peppermint sauce, gingerbread cheesecake, white, chocolate, pecan bars, Macarons, apple tartlets, lemon tartlets, and in true Florida fashion there were key lime pie tartlets. We hardly had room for dessert but enjoyed bubbling on some sweets. All in all, the Rusty Pelican made my Christmas Day magical and memorable. Our server was kind and outgoing, and the decor was beyond festive. I plan on returning to try the regular menu soon!

We were visiting Tampa possibly to make a move in a few months and made a reservation for my Husbands birthday and everything was great I appreciate the ambiance , fireplace crevice and food was great appetizers

You can't beat Rusty Pelicans - very well prepared food with excellent views! Service is alway top-notch!

Great view. Food is fabulous. Make a reservation. Prices $$-$$$ The Bellini flavors are magical.