Rusty Pelican

The Calamari and garlic bread are a must, goat cheese shuffle was exquisite and for the main course our server recommended the chef 's specials and they were amazing.

Opened 1972. The last remaining restaurant of a ’70s-early ’90s chain started by a Newport life guard in 1967; upscale sea food , waterfront location.

The garlic bread is every bit as good as they say, and then some! The grilled rainbow trout is delicious! The place is noisy and the band singing Beatles songs is LOUD .

Be prepared with five bucks cask (plus tip) for the valet parking your car. If you didn't make a reservation , eat upstairs at the bar . Bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable . Nce view of the marina

We had the pesto salmon and the ahi tuna...both excellent. Seating upstairs is open with full menu and service and a great view of the river traffic.

Amazingly fresh seafood with a beautiful view of Newport Harbor .

Fresh seafood . Prices are much higher than the last time I was here. Quality was high, but...

Fire pot mahi , filet steak and potatoes , orange ginger Mahi Mahi

Macadamia nut encrusted mahi mahi was cooked perfectly. The jasmine rice was a nice touch. Add a half dozen oysters and I'm in Heaven!

Everything is fantastic! Tender and delicious dishes! Must taste it! Drinks are wonderful as well

King Crab Legs , drawn butter , and garlic bread was the best that i've ever had.

Top notch food. We ate there,two out of three nights.

The Maine lobster salad was incredible. Great atmosphere and service too.

Outside seating is perfect. Calamari and garlic bread are delicious. Fish and oysters are fresh!

Dont let the name fool you, the food is gourmet, the drinks are awesome, and the deserts r decadent!!

Happy hour specials here were great and made it a must-visit place whenever we were in the Newport area.

I'm not really a seafood guy but this place changed my mind. Absolutely a must try!

ask for table outside on the porch . nice harbour view

Great food. Calamari is very good. Servers are friendly and knowledgable .

Host cheese soufle is great. Amy is a delightful and knowledgeable server , request her!

They serve a really good Malbec

Although main course came late, but food was awesome ans service is v good.

Fresh fish for reasonable prices....and the icing on the cake , the cheery on top: great ocean view .

Nice spot for weekend Brunch on the water

1st time was very good experience, unfortunately the 2nd time the waitere dropped the juc all over my daughter and his reaction was not professional at all.

Great food. Great service. Treated Paul with a free desert for his birthday.

Calamari is a must have. Halibut and Opah are amazing. They even offer complementary blankets if you get cold!!

Upstairs bar is excellent place to grab some dinner and a drink

Food is amazing!....trust the servers...they are very knowledgeable with the menu.

perfection. yummy seafood brunch with unlimited delicious champagne right on the water! Read more

The calamari is to die for 😍❤

Ruby ahi rare is delicious

garden salad w blue cheese ...ask for rice vinegar to sprinkle on top. amazing. Calamari of course. mahi firepot is delish.

The calamari appetizer is to die for! I'm also loving the Ginger and Orange Mahi Mahi...spicy yet sweet!

garlic bread and calamari is the best

Bartenders upstairs are fantastic! Happy Hour specials are great, and the food is amazing!

Good food, very expensive

Everything is good after remodeling.

Yup, the Calamari Fritti rocks. Their new item - Seabass w/Bok Choy and Mushrooms is delicious as well .

Calamari is the best anywhere here!

Try the Sea Bass Lemon Butter Smashed Potato

Unless you're a serious seafood fan, skip it. It isn't worth it if you're not, oh and the coleslaw is surprisingly tangy(???).

The lobster soup is awesome

Firepot Swordfish was awesome!!

Amazing seafood dishes

Rub the Rusty Pelican in the parking lot after dinner . It won't bring you luck, but it might bring you tetanus.

Pan roasted Mai Mai and carolina bisque

Unbelievable. Try the Firepot mahi mahi . Jimmy is also an incredible waiter

Try the Halibut with lemon butter caper sauce

Firepot swordfish .... yummy. Garlic bread is best in town as well .