Rusty Pelican Miami

A big seafood restaurant on the Rickenbacker Causeway, known for water and city views across the bay, sunsets and weekend brunch.

Vérifié novembre 2026

For a celebration, a visiting parent or a sunset date with the city across the water. With over 21,000 Google reviews, it's no secret, so expect a crowd and plan around the light.

Bay and city views

The draw here is the window. Rusty Pelican sits on the Rickenbacker Causeway, out on the water between the mainland and Key Biscayne, and the dining room looks back at the city across the bay. It's a longtime landmark with a sleeker, updated look, and the crowd reflects that: birthdays, anniversaries, out-of-town relatives getting their first good look at Miami. The rating holds up under the volume, 4.7 from about 21,400 Google reviews, which is rare for a place this busy. It's a seafood restaurant first, but most people book it for the setting.

Timing the sunset

Sunset is the hour everyone wants. The restaurant opens at noon Monday through Friday and runs until 10 pm, an hour later on Fridays, so a weekday table timed for the light is the easiest version of the evening. Saturdays go from 11 am to 11 pm, and Sundays from 11 am to 10 pm. Sunset in Miami shifts a lot through the year, so check the time the day you go and arrive early. Showing up just as the sky turns pink means you'll probably watch it from the wait.

Weekend brunch

Brunch is the other big reason people come, and the weekend hours make room for it, with doors opening at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday. Daylight changes the picture: the water reads blue instead of gold, and the city looks sharp across the bay. It works well for a group or a family meal where the view does half the hosting. We don't have a current menu or prices to share, so check them before you go, especially if you're planning for a big table.

Comment y aller

1. It's out on the Rickenbacker Causeway, not in a walkable neighborhood, so plan on driving or a rideshare.

Bon à savoir

Weekdays it doesn't open until noon; weekend doors open at 11 am for brunch.

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