Rusty Pelican
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Phone: (305) 361-3818
- Price:
- $$$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Waterfront Dining 2007, Date Spot 2006, Waterfront Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am
Editorial Review for Rusty Pelican – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Decorated with white-clothed tables and aquariums, this bay restaurant maintains a steady flow of diners throughout the day. The menu includes traditional steak and seafood items, like shrimp scampi and soft-shelled crab, and the popular Sunday brunch offers a selection of omelets and waffles. But the draw isn't so much the food as it is the view. Tourists and locals revel in panoramic views of Miami, visible from just about every table.
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Insider Tips
When To GoDon't miss the Sunday brunch (reservations recommended) or a meal at sunset, when the view overlooking downtown Miami is stunning.
User Reviews for Rusty Pelican
07/10/2008 Posted by tanyusik88
I've been to RP Sunday brunch at least for 15 times times. 90% of the time the service was great and the food was good with great selection of fresh seafood: oysters, crab legs. Shrimps are little tastless. But there is so many choices of food, that if you don't like one, just move to another. Unlimited champaign or mimosas. I don't know how this person with "terrible experience" can judge the place just by one visit in the busiest time as mother's day. Regular price for brunch I believe is $25. I will keep coming to Rusty Pelican with my family and friends.
Pros: food, value, view
05/24/2008 Posted by jspringstun
In reading the reviews below... wow, did we go to the same Rusty Pelican? I recently had a private party celebrating my engagement. When I couldn't attending a tasting for our menu, my whole family was invited to Sunday Brunch. The food was excellent. A little crowded yes, but there weren't any "little old ladies grabbing shrimp with their bare hands". Tiso, our server was wonderful. I will always request him in the future. The service for our engagement dinner for 50 was impeccable. They were extremely accomodating to our guests, and very professional. Perhaps, they aren't as prepared during special events such as Mother's Day or Valentine's Day, but I am surprised to read some of the comments for this restaurant.
Pros: Excellent Service, especially for private dining
Cons: forced valet parking, and valet is also inefficient
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