Giustina
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 ⭐️
… moreRudy Cardona
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!
… moreRoy Chattelle
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!
… moreDan Dowling
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.
… moreKaren Rosado-Jenkins
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
… moreEric Pourmand
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.
… moreA Robinson
Superb dining experience! Watched the sunset, fish jump and the tide go out from our table. The food was amazing! I had the surf and turf and it was the best I have ever had. The 8 ounce filet mignon melted in my mouth and the lobster tail was perfectly seasoned and tender. Celebrated my birthday shared a chocolate cake with ice cream AND took home some key lime pie. Do I recommend going?? 1000% …it’s a MUST. Service was great too! WE WILL BE BACK ❤️
… moreJaqueline Hernandez
Went with my boyfriend 12/9 for my birthday to celebrate and let me just tell you the food , vibes and the scenery were all amazing but the real star of the show was our server Nydia ( I hope i spelt that right lol ) she was SPECTACULAR!!!! she took great care of us , made us feel so special and answered all our questions! she recommended a margarita “ Oopsie Daisy” and it was a 10/10!! We will be returning hopefully to see her again!!!
… moreWilliam Stevens
First time to the establishment, tried it due to the Miami Rusty Pelicans reputation. The view was nice, music too loud. Food unremarkable and came out cold. Won’t be back, too many great restaurants in Tampa.
… moreDay Alonso
I went during lunch hours, it was fairly quiet and did not have a wait. The service was good and the food was delicious. We ordered tacos and a burger. The taco dish only came with two (2) tacos and a decent amount of fries. I’d recommend this place for a fancy dinner date.
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