This restaurant is located on a peninsula and walking into it it has an island feeling to it! The inside of the restaurant is rather on the high end interior design side. They have happy hour which is at the bar and the high top only. It’s from 4 PM to 6 PM. Their happy hour Caesar salad is really good size! Hannah, my waitress was fabulous! Very attentive and knowledgeable. They also have the best tasting capers on their Caesar salad!
Brigitte Ferdinandsen
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September 23, 2024
It’s been 4 years some my last visit. Many welcomed updates to the dining room and brunch menu! Excellent views, be sure to ask for Evan as he made us feel so special. We can’t wait to come back!!
Lana Lane
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September 30, 2024
A vey nice and unique place right on the water, if you looking for a fine dining at reasonable price and a great experience. Drinks, food, atmosphere and location are just right. They have a valet service also or you can park in the garage.
Lauren LaMar
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September 09, 2024
I’m giving Rusty Pelican a fair review. I have gone here before and had a great experience so I can’t write them off completely. Let’s start with customer service. When I walked in the valet gentlemen didn’t greet me and I did not feel welcomed at all. The valet gentlemen are asking for $8-$10 just to eat, so the least they can do is smile and welcome you. It felt cold and I wasn’t even acknowledged. Next, once I get in, I tell the hostess that it’s just me today treating myself for brunch. I asked her if I could sit by the window, as I saw about 5 to 6 tables open near the window, and the restaurant was fairly empty. She said, “ I won’t be able to see you at the window because you’re only “one person”, but I’ll get you looking at the water”. I kindly asked her if this was policy and she replied that it was. I did not fuss. I simply complied and continued on with my morning. She sat me in the back on the opposite side of a water view, so the water was barely even in sight. It was frustrating because, I couldn’t have anybody to go with me to eat brunch, but I decided to still treat myself to a nice Sunday breakfast, by myself and enjoy a self-care day. I don’t think I’m any less valued because I didn’t have a partner with me on that specific day. They need to lift this rule because it’s discriminating against people who do not have a companions and still want to enjoy the ambience and food at a restaurant by themselves. Next, let’s talk about the food. The food is always delicious at the Rusty Pelican. I order the French toast, bacon, and a side of scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and bottomless mimosas. This is always good, but on this particular day, the chef or server forgot the Cheddar cheese on the eggs. The server brought out plain scrambled eggs. I kindly let the server know that the eggs were plain and did not have cheese and she offered to return them and bring back ones with cheese. I told her “thank you I do appreciate it.” About 10 minutes later she comes back with a bowl of cheese. You can’t even see the scrambled eggs anymore. It was sarcasm at its fullest, the chef dumped a bucket of cheddar cheese on the eggs, not even melted. I was disgusted by this and didn’t even finish my eggs. Needless to say the rest of the meal was delicious. I expect Rusty Pelican to do a better job, seeing is that they have higher end clientele coming in and I definitely hold them to a higher standard than most one of the mill brunch places. hopefully, next time that I return, I’ll have a great experience and I will be able to actually sit by the window like requested.
Jeff White
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March 30, 2024
Self parked across street. Got there right at 5pm. Got lucky with no reservation and was seated at window. Service was great. Food was great. Let the waiter know we needed to be quick with order to get to airport (10min drive). He accommodated and drinks, food came out quick. Will be back!
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This restaurant is located on a peninsula and walking into it it has an island feeling to it! The inside of the restaurant is rather on the high end interior design side. They have happy hour which is at the bar and the high top only. It’s from 4 PM to 6 PM. Their happy hour Caesar salad is really good size! Hannah, my waitress was fabulous! Very attentive and knowledgeable. They also have the best tasting capers on their Caesar salad!
It’s been 4 years some my last visit. Many welcomed updates to the dining room and brunch menu! Excellent views, be sure to ask for Evan as he made us feel so special. We can’t wait to come back!!
A vey nice and unique place right on the water, if you looking for a fine dining at reasonable price and a great experience. Drinks, food, atmosphere and location are just right. They have a valet service also or you can park in the garage.
I’m giving Rusty Pelican a fair review. I have gone here before and had a great experience so I can’t write them off completely. Let’s start with customer service. When I walked in the valet gentlemen didn’t greet me and I did not feel welcomed at all. The valet gentlemen are asking for $8-$10 just to eat, so the least they can do is smile and welcome you. It felt cold and I wasn’t even acknowledged. Next, once I get in, I tell the hostess that it’s just me today treating myself for brunch. I asked her if I could sit by the window, as I saw about 5 to 6 tables open near the window, and the restaurant was fairly empty. She said, “ I won’t be able to see you at the window because you’re only “one person”, but I’ll get you looking at the water”. I kindly asked her if this was policy and she replied that it was. I did not fuss. I simply complied and continued on with my morning. She sat me in the back on the opposite side of a water view, so the water was barely even in sight. It was frustrating because, I couldn’t have anybody to go with me to eat brunch, but I decided to still treat myself to a nice Sunday breakfast, by myself and enjoy a self-care day. I don’t think I’m any less valued because I didn’t have a partner with me on that specific day. They need to lift this rule because it’s discriminating against people who do not have a companions and still want to enjoy the ambience and food at a restaurant by themselves. Next, let’s talk about the food. The food is always delicious at the Rusty Pelican. I order the French toast, bacon, and a side of scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and bottomless mimosas. This is always good, but on this particular day, the chef or server forgot the Cheddar cheese on the eggs. The server brought out plain scrambled eggs. I kindly let the server know that the eggs were plain and did not have cheese and she offered to return them and bring back ones with cheese. I told her “thank you I do appreciate it.” About 10 minutes later she comes back with a bowl of cheese. You can’t even see the scrambled eggs anymore. It was sarcasm at its fullest, the chef dumped a bucket of cheddar cheese on the eggs, not even melted. I was disgusted by this and didn’t even finish my eggs. Needless to say the rest of the meal was delicious. I expect Rusty Pelican to do a better job, seeing is that they have higher end clientele coming in and I definitely hold them to a higher standard than most one of the mill brunch places. hopefully, next time that I return, I’ll have a great experience and I will be able to actually sit by the window like requested.
Self parked across street. Got there right at 5pm. Got lucky with no reservation and was seated at window. Service was great. Food was great. Let the waiter know we needed to be quick with order to get to airport (10min drive). He accommodated and drinks, food came out quick. Will be back!