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Rusty Pelican

Rusty Pelican

Seafood Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Virginia Key, Miami
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    JR umana T.
    "Excellent service.. gorgeous site view of Miami bay...."(10 Tips)
    KT F.
    "AMAZING place to watch the sunset behind the Miami skyline!"(5 Tips)
    Christian S.
    "Awesome skyline view and excellent service."(4 Tips)
    Edgardo
    "... haven't tried Sunday's brunch buffet??! What are you waiting for?? Simply..."(2 Tips)
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  • Nevnell
    NevnellFebruary 8, 2014
    The best city view of Miami downtown.I can recomend new york steak, ocean salmon , shrimp and lobster. The idea of sitting around the fire at outside by the sea its awesome 👏👍
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    Linds EllisDecember 13, 2017
    Bottomless mimosas for $18, the best drink special in Miami! Excellent food, went for Sunday brunch. They accommodated me by making traditional eggs Benedict. I didn’t want the extra stuff. Yummmmmmy!
  • Amit M.
    Amit ManochaSeptember 16, 2012
    Great food, great service. Parking was hard to find but once we got in we were greeted by 4 different people to make sure our experience was great. I will definitely be back and recommend this joint.
  • G P.heart icon on user image
    G PMay 26, 2022
    What a beautiful restaurant! Great food, cocktails and views. Be careful with the iguanas if you sit outside. The lobster roll is amazing!
  • Carlo D.heart icon on user image
    Carlo D.December 16, 2016
    Food was tasty. Outdoor seating is a must if you want to enjoy the view of Miami skyline
  • Selah W.heart icon on user image
    Selah WellsJuly 9, 2018
    I've only been here once,the cocktail shrimp is really good. Their service is excellent and I suggest being seated outside. There's a wonderful view of the city on the water.
  • Cesar S.heart icon on user image
    Cesar SorianoMay 23, 2016
    All perfect just if you come without reservation don't let the Hostess try seat you at the Bar where is great just for a drink.We wait for the table having a drink and didn't take more than 10 min.
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    MiamiCulinaryTours.comSeptember 20, 2013
    Happy Hour Mon- Fri from 4pm-7pm. Entrees include the famous Local Sea Bass to Soy-Honey roasted Duck Breast with Three Bean Salad, New Potatoes, Teardrop Tomatoes, Hazelnut Vinaigrette.
  • Camila T.heart icon on user image
    Camila TrejosOctober 7, 2018
    The food quality is so good and so fresh, also the place is really nice and you can enjoy ocean view.
  • Kelly M.
    Kelly McEachernJune 11, 2012
    I'm so in love with the crab cake and the oysters. The views are awesome, especially during sunset. Having a cocktail outside on the patio is must. Just an overall fun night out
  • W. Chris
    W. ChrisMarch 3, 2013
    Great views of Downtown Miami and an EXCELLENT mojito. Sunday brunch was wonderful! Try the make your own beef tartare.
  • Amit M.
    Amit ManochaSeptember 16, 2012
    Try the Miami Caprese, a fresh twist on the traditional Caprese with Raw(slightly sweet) mangoes and a cilantro dressing. Delicious!
  • KT F.
    KT FloridaApril 23, 2016
    AMAZING place to watch the sunset behind the Miami skyline!
  • Jorge A.heart icon on user image
    Jorge Arias G.March 2, 2014
    Is one of the nicest restaurants in Miami, a "must go"; excellent service and quality of dishes, if the weather is nice, take a table outside!
  • Luisheart icon on user image
    LuisJuly 20, 2014
    Great wine selection, salmon tartar, empanadas, no matter what you order get asparagus and goat cheese mashed potatoes sides. Location is perfect!
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJanuary 4, 2012
    The phyllo pastry/ sweet potato puree/ mint jus-covered, duck fat-fried lamb loin from the land down under will undermine your diet, but it's delicious nonetheless. Read more
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    garyJune 24, 2015
    1st thing, best thing, this place has incredible views of downtown Miami! Can be romantic, casual, w/e! BUT, the food just really lacks the punch it should have. It's not bad, but too expensive. Sry.
  • Laura C.heart icon on user image
    Laura ClaerboutFebruary 16, 2017
    Great & cozy restaurant with the best view on Miami! Try the lobster risotto.
  • Rahma A.
    Rahma AliJanuary 23, 2016
    Toothfish was from a different world. Very delicious entrées and fast service. Amazing experience with the view and all.
  • Steve N.heart icon on user image
    Steve NormanMay 7, 2015
    The view is the BEST in S. Miami, day or night. Appetizers are great, main courses were disappointing. Come for drinks, snacking and the view.
  • Romeo Q.heart icon on user image
    Romeo QuijanoMay 11, 2015
    Mother's day was a bomb of flavor! The buffet was soooo delicious and wide different dishes... sea food, meat, dessert, etc.
  • MNT M.
    MNT M.July 24, 2014
    So much about the Rusty Pelican has changed, but the only real rationale for dining here remains, as always, the view. Read more
  • Janet E.heart icon on user image
    Janet E.November 11, 2021
    Salmon and mash potatoes are delicious. I ordered an Old Fashioned and it was mostly bourbon, not an old fashioned. The people were very loud. I had to speak really loud for my bf to hear me.
  • Katherine C.heart icon on user image
    Katherine ChanDecember 6, 2014
    Great views. Painkiller cocktail is girly, but delicious. They debone the whole snapper table side which is quite dramatic.
  • H A.heart icon on user image
    H ANovember 17, 2015
    Crab cake,fried calamari, spider roll, snapper, Atlantic Salmon
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex McClardMarch 29, 2017
    Perfect for date night, great food, drinks and scenery. Sit outside!
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WorleyJuly 4, 2012
    The food is mediocre for the price, but omg is this place in a great location. Best view of Miami, hands down. Service is wonderful as well. Jason was a great waiter.
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel LencioniOctober 4, 2014
    The crab cake was very good, the grouper and toothfish (seabass) amazing.
  • Adriana L.
    Adriana LopezJuly 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Incredible views of Miami. Brunch menu is limited but you get to offer few choices when they're all that good!
  • Robert C.heart icon on user image
    Robert CaldwellJanuary 5, 2012
    Amazing Food, Amazing Service, the Remodel and all of the other upgrades make this a world class restaurant. We will be back soon.
  • Niamh B.heart icon on user image
    Niamh BreslinAugust 21, 2014
    A decent brunch - but a little dry. Made up for by the Bottomless Mimosas for $18!
  • Sherie S.heart icon on user image
    Sherie SwerdlowFebruary 10, 2016
    Great view of downtown. I like the crab cake and the jumbo grilled asparagus.
  • Selda K.
    The best views of Miami! Britney is a great host, the place has excellent service!
  • Diplomatico Rum
    Diplomatico RumMay 1, 2012
    Ask for Milos Vujovic and his drink Cinnamatico, amazing cocktail with Reserva Exclusiva, lemon juice, honey, orange slices and cinnamonM
  • CB G.
    CB GainesNovember 28, 2012
    Food is top notch since the redesign. View still the best available.
  • Cesar S.heart icon on user image
    Cesar SorianoSeptember 18, 2016
    Excellent Great!! And I had a bottomless Mimosa Five Stars place!
  • Jessika G.
    Jessika GomezApril 14, 2012
    Beautiful view from here! If you want to live in Brickell or Key Biscayne, contact me. I'll help you find a nice place with a great view
  • Gabe P.heart icon on user image
    Gabe PachecoApril 12, 2017
    Amazing food, with scenery to match.
  • Horst M.
    Horst MaiwaldJuly 17, 2013
    The view was great. The food and service good. The host who greeted us should get some training in customer service.
  • Gabbie C.
    Gabbie ChamorroSeptember 16, 2012
    Hit or miss on the food. I felt they rushed bringing it out and then rushed taking the plates. Didn't get to enjoy the great view given their rush!
  • Joseph J H.heart icon on user image
    Joseph J HillFebruary 7, 2016
    Went Friday night - crowded - had scallops that were dry and had no taste but partner had halibut and said it was good. Table service was reasonable but had to ask for bread in order to get some.
  • Natalia Z.heart icon on user image
    Amazing Vibe, View, Staff and Food
  • Jessica T.
    Jessica TruyolFebruary 16, 2013
    Though slightly overpriced, the food combined with the presentation and view more than makes up for the $$$ price tag.
  • Vallyriheart icon on user image
    VallyriNovember 20, 2014
    Beautiful view, friendly staff and the food is great! Take a seat by the Windows
  • Artem E.
    Artem EsipenkoJanuary 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The best view of downtown Miami, but the lunch menu could use some work.
  • Maya W.
    Maya WeintraubDecember 9, 2013
    Orlando is a good writer. The bill took a while but overall a good experience and great food
  • Zengpan F.heart icon on user image
    Zengpan FanMarch 27, 2017
    Seafood, view and bar are all excellent.
  • Jose O.
    Jose OrtegaJuly 23, 2016
    The best view in Miami! Sunday brunch is good.
  • Anastasia P.
    Anastasia ParomovaMarch 18, 2016
    The view is absolutely breathtaking. One of the most romantic places in Miami.
  • Isabel H.
    Isabel HernandezDecember 22, 2011
    New menu new look. I like the interiors but at first I missed the shells, rope and bottles. Oh well, nothings lasts forever. No more warm toasty cheese bread nor creame brule. New desserts are OK.
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