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The Rusty Pelican, Tampa

The Rusty Pelican Tampa Menu & Prices

· 2425 N Rocky Point Dr · seafood

Dinner, Brunch, Happy Hour, Drinks. 98 items read from The Rusty Pelican's own menu. Menu reviewed September 2026. Signature plates: New York Steak Benedict $55, Hot Honey Fried Chicken & Waffle $27, Crispy Calamari $24.

The Rusty Pelican Dinner Menu

Tampa · 38 items

Starters

  • Pink Peppercorn Beef Carpaccio$24

    Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Garlic Aioli, Chips

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$19

    Thai Chili Glaze, Young Coconut, Thai Basil, Mint

  • Pink Brick$32

    Wagyu Carpaccio Scorched Tableside, Black Truffle Butter, Chimichurri

  • Crab & Shrimp Dip$21

    Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella, Toasted Breadcrumbs, Garlic Toast

  • Crispy Calamari$24

    Citrus Buffalo Sauce, Sweet Peppers, Onions

  • Herb-Marinated Grilled Octopus$28

    Crispy Sunchokes, Fingerling Potatoes

  • Crab Cake$28

    Lump Crab & Shrimp, Grilled Corn, Peppers, Chipotle Aioli

  • Coconut Shrimp$19

    Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers

Raw Bar

  • Truffle Salmon Nigiri$19

    Truffle-Lemon Ponzu

  • Shrimp Cocktail$19

    Citrus-Poached Tiger Shrimp, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce

  • Chilled Oysters$25

    Chef's Daily Selection, Pink Peppercorn Mignonette, Ancho Chile Cocktail Sauce

  • Seafood Tower

    Atlantic Lobster, Snow Crab, Truffle Salmon Nigiri, Colossal Shrimp, Chef's Daily Selection of Oysters, Chilled Lobster & Crab Salad

Soup & Salads see more salad in Tampa

  • Lobster Bisque$17

    Poached Lobster, Fennel, Chives, Crème Fraîche

  • French Onion Soup$14

    Sweet Onions, Cheddar, Provolone

  • Classic Caesar Salad$16

    Crispy Capers, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Roasted Garlic Croutons

  • Wedge$18

    Ranch, Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Bacon Lardons

  • Chilled Lobster & Shrimp Salad$34

    Organic Greens, Mango, Edamame, Pickled Onions, Peppers, Citrus Dressing, Cornbread Crumble

Specialties

  • Miso-Marinated Black Cod$45

    Forbidden Black Thai Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Sweet Chili Sauce

  • Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib$43

    50/50 Mash, Onion Rings, Demi Glaze

  • Blackened Swordfish$43

    Sweet Potato Purée, Grilled Broccolini, Roasted Jalapeño Lime Dressing, Crispy Plantain

  • Roasted Organic Half Chicken$36

    Truffle Creamed Corn, Roasted Root Vegetables

  • Pan-Seared Grouper$44

    Herbed Risotto, Basil Beurre Blanc Upgrade To Crab-Topped Grouper +13

  • Atlantic Salmon$36

    Caper Beurre Blanc, 50/50 Mash, Grilled Broccolini Upgrade To Crab-Topped Salmon +13

  • Crispy Whole Snapper$46

    Creamy Coconut Orzo, Arugula & Grilled Corn Salad, Roasted Jalapeño Lime Dressing

  • Lobster and Shrimp Risotto$46

    Snow Peas and Carrots

  • Lobster & Shrimp Bucatini$39

    Squid Ink Pasta, Spicy Tomato Sauce, 'Nduja Sausage Breadcrumbs

  • Broccolini & Crispy Tofu$29

    Soy-Honey Glazed Tofu, Ginger Broccoli Purée, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Sunflower Seeds

RP Signature Items

  • Surf and Turf$85

    8oz Filet Mignon, Half Lobster Tail, 50/50 Mash, Grilled Broccolini, Garlic Confit

  • The Steak Progressive$130

    Three Cuts of Premium Steak Plated with Himalayan Salt, Garlic Confit, Shallot Marmalade, Crushed Pink Peppercorn Center Cut Filet Mignon 8oz Midwestern Ribeye 7oz Prime New York Strip 6oz

  • Rusty Pelican Board for Two$140

    Crispy Whole Snapper, Lobster & Shrimp Risotto, 12oz New York Strip, 50/50 Mash

Butcher Cuts

  • Center Cut Filet Mignon 8oz$55
  • Prime New York Strip 12oz$53
  • Midwestern Ribeye 14oz$58

Sides

  • Truffle Creamed Corn$13

    Sweet Yellow Corn, Black Truffle Shavings

  • 50/50 Mash$11

    Yukon Gold Potatoes, Butter, Cream, Chives, Potato "Hay"

  • Grilled Broccoli & Broccolini$11

    Garlic Confit, Chili Flakes

  • Rusty Fries$10

    Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley

  • Creamy Coconut Orzo$9

    Spiced Toasted Coconut Flakes

The Rusty Pelican Full Menu

Tampa · 13 items

Starters

  • Key West Conch Fritters$20

    Piña Colada Sauce, Lime, Cilantro

Raw Bar

  • Salmon Tartare$19

    Truffle-Lemon Ponzu

Entrees

  • Steak Frites$45

    12oz Prime New York Strip, Rusty Fries

  • Broccolini & Crispy Tofu$28

    Soy-Honey Glazed Tofu, Ginger Broccoli Purée, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Sunflower Seeds

  • Roasted Organic Half Chicken$34

    Truffle Creamed Corn, Roasted Root Vegetables

  • Midwestern Ribeye Steak

Handhelds

  • G.L.T Sandwich$26

    Beer-Battered Grouper, Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar Sauce, Brioche Bun

  • Dry-Aged Burger$26

    Half Pound Patty, American Cheese, Bacon-Onion Marmalade, Arugula, Tomato, Chili Crisp Aioli, Rusty Fries

  • Seared Atlantic Salmon B.L.T$23

    Caper-Lime Remoulade, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich$19

    Garlic Aioli, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun

  • Blackened Local Fish Tacos$25

    Chipotle Aioli, Mango-Papaya Salsa

Sides

  • Rusty Fries$9

    Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley

  • House Salad$9

    Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Vinaigrette

The Rusty Pelican Brunch Menu

Tampa · 20 items

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  • Mix & Match Mimosas with Two Flavors$30

    Watermelon & Lime, Cucumber & Mint, Mango & Tajin, Signature Orange

Starters

  • Crab Cake$27

    Lump Crab and Shrimp, Grilled Sweet Corn, Diced Mixed Peppers, Chipotle & Ginger Aioli

Brunchy Type Of Things

  • Berry Boujee French Toast$22

    Strawberry & Cherry Blossom Cream, Brûléed Lemon Curd, Mixed Berries, Whipped Crème Fraîche

  • Hangover Hash$23

    Braised Short Rib, Poached Egg, Roasted Potatoes, Onions, Peppers, Hollandaise

  • Hot Honey Fried Chicken & Waffle$27

    Orange-Cinnamon Waffle, Maple Syrup

  • Three Eggs Omelet

    Served with Breakfast Spuds

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich$22

    Garlic Aioli, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun, Rusty Fries

  • Seared Atlantic Salmon B.L.T$23

    Caper Lime Remoulade, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun, Rusty Fries

  • Rusty Pelican Board for Two$130

    Lobster Benedict, 12oz Prime New York Strip, Hot Honey Fried Chicken & Waffle, Breakfast Spuds Enhancements: 1/2 lb Snow Crab Legs +24, or 7oz Lobster Tail +40

Signature "Bennys"

  • Crab Cake Benedict$30

    Lump Crab & Shrimp, Chipotle Hollandaise, Brioche Bread

  • Smoked Salmon Benedict$23

    Salmon Roe, Dill, Brioche Bread

  • New York Steak Benedict$55

    12oz Prime Beef, Chimichurri, Blistered Tomatoes, Brioche Bread

  • Lobster Benedict$40

    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread, Crispy Shallots, Brioche Bread

  • Classic Eggs Benedict$21

    Grilled Canadian Bacon, Brioche Toast

Sides Matter

  • Breakfast Spuds$7
  • Chicken Apple Sausage$7
  • Applewood Smoked Bacon$7
  • Belgian Waffle$9
  • Buttermilk Pancakes$9
  • Seasonal Fruit$7

The Rusty Pelican Happy Hour Menu

Tampa · 12 items

Half Off Food Items

  • Fried Calamari$10.50

    Tempura Peppers and Onions, Citrus Buffalo Aioli

  • Crab Cake$12

    Lump Crab & Shrimp, Grilled Sweet Corn, Diced Mixed Peppers, Chipotle and Ginger Aioli, Fresh Chives

  • Key West Conch Fritters$8.50

    Piña Colada Dipping Sauce, Fresh Lime and Cilantro

  • Coconut Shrimp$9.50

    Orange-Ginger Marmalade, Pickled Fresno Peppers

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$7.50

    Thai Chili Glaze, Young Coconut, Basil, Mint

  • Chilled Oysters$12

    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 a

  • Classic Caesar Salad$7.50

    Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Roasted Croutons, Crisp Capers

  • Rusty Fries$4.50

    Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley

Happy Hour Drinks

  • Beer$4

    Jai Alai IPA, Michelob Ultra, Yuengling, Estrella Galicia

  • House Wine$5

    Tott's - Sparkling Wine Sea Sun By Caymus - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Chateau Souverain - Cabernet

  • Well Drinks$5

    New Amsterdam Vodka, New Amsterdam Gin, Bacardi Silver Rum, Benchmark Bourbon, Corazon Silver Tequila

  • Specialty Cocktails$8

    Oopsie Daisy!, Strawberry Dreamin', One In A Melon, Whiskey Me Softly

The Rusty Pelican Drinks Menu

Tampa · 15 items

Main Character Energy

  • Ghosted$18

    The text you're still waiting for Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Mango, Lime Juice, Cilantro, Chamoy, Tajín, Firewater Habanero

  • Belle$18

    Every girl dreams of a fairytale romance Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka, St-Germain, Lemon Juice, Rose And Plumeria Essence

  • The "Pear"Fect Pour

    Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Belle Pear Cognac, Lotus Flower Vermouth, Pear, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Bark Syrup, Clarified In A Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk Bath, Finished With Cardamom

  • Pass Me One

    Hibiscus-Infused Nolet's Silver Dry Gin With Passion Fruit, Marigold-Turmeric Tea, Falernum, Passion Fruit-Citrus

Shaken Reputations

  • Above the Clouds$17

    Ginger-Infused Wheatley Vodka, Joto Yuzu Sake, Kleos Mastiha Liqueur, Lemon Juice, And Orange-Ginger Tea, Lychee Caviar And Citrus Aloe Foam

  • Petals & Pearls$17

    Ketel One Vodka, Blueberry, Crème De Violette, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice, Dry Flowers And Blueberry Granola Cone

  • Oopsie Daisy$15

    Cazadores Blanco Tequila, St-Germain, Blood Orange, Agave, And Mint, Tajín And Candied Ginger

  • One In A Melon$15

    Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Watermelon, Lime Juice, Pink Himalayan Salt, Mint, Dehydrated Lime

  • The Finest Hour$17

    Traveller Whiskey, Vanilla Brown Sugar, Walnut Bitters, Served In A Smoke-Filled Glass

A Sip to Remember

  • Dave's Margarita$16

    Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave

  • Strawberry Dreamin'$16

    Ketel One Vodka, Strawberry, Lime Juice, Bene Ginger Beer, Fresh Ginger, Mint

  • Tropic(al) Thunder$17

    Bacardi 8-Year Rum, Pineapple, Coconut, Lime Juice, Ginger, Roasted Pineapple

Free-Spirited

  • Freckles$11

    Lemonade, Strawberry Purée, Candied Strawberry, Mint

  • Golden Root$13

    Turmeric, Lemon Verbena, Lemon, Ginger, Honey

  • Orange Blossom Spritz$9

    Mionetto Na Aperitivo, Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Prosecco, Soda, Orange

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Salad4 on the menuHouse Salad$9$4 under city medianSteak4 on the menuNew York Steak Benedict$55$30.01 over city medianChicken3 on the menuHot Honey Fried Chicken & Waffle$27$12.01 over city medianCalamari2 on the menuCrispy Calamari$24$8.05 over city medianRibeye2 on the menuMidwestern Ribeye 14oz$58$20.01 over city medianBreakfast1 on the menuBreakfast Spuds$7$5.90 under city medianBurger1 on the menuDry-Aged Burger$26$10.01 over city medianCaesar salad1 on the menuClassic Caesar Salad$16$4 over city median

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