Jonathan E

Review of Rusty Pelican

Lets start with the cons: Front door staff member ...

Lets start with the cons: Front door staff member was super rude. After confirming our reservation she proceeded to tell us that we had a maximum of 2 hours to eat and get out. I asked if the 2 hour clock started after I was served (considering the wait time to get seated despite having a reservation) and she laughed at my face saying that was funny and that it started once I was seated. Now as a first time customer that was a very bad impression especially after the recommendation I got from a friend, the reviews I read online and the prices listed on the menu.

Second con: Once my name was called at the waiting area the host welcomed us and asked if it was a special occasion. I told her we were in town for our honeymoon so she congratulated us and attempted to get us a nice table (preferably outside as we had asked for) only to be shutdown by her manager. Once at our table, which was nice and comfortable (indoors), she asked if we liked champagne and that she would get us complimentary glass since she couldn't get us a better table. Needless to say she never came back with them and I wasn't going to ask since it wasn't something I was paying for. The gesture would have been very welcomed considering the 2 prior strikes but to no avail. 3 strikes for your team.

Pros: The food was very good. My wife loved the crab cake and lobster risotto. I also had the risotto and the snapper ceviche which was amazing. The view was spectacular if you are seating outside. Seeing the bright lights beaming from Miami in the night was surely photo worthy.

Overall I would probably never dine here again considering the issues with the staff during our honeymoon. Personally I am all about quality and although the food was good its definitely not worth my time and money. There are plenty of great restaurants around Miami.