Rusty Pelican sits on Tampa Bay, and the window tables looking out over the water are part of the draw. The menu runs through classic seafood-house dishes — grouper, crab cakes, surf and turf, risotto, mashed potatoes — with key lime pie mentioned alongside the entrees. Brunch has developed its own following, pulling in crowds for the bay backdrop.
Reviewers describe a restaurant that's changed since a renovation, with some noting a shift in ambience and crowding compared to before. Service and kitchen execution are described as inconsistent visit to visit — some meals built around standout staff and a strong plate, others less so.
Reviewers describe a restaurant that's changed since a renovation, with some noting a shift in ambience and crowding compared to before. Service and kitchen execution are described as inconsistent visit to visit — some meals built around standout staff and a strong plate, others less so.