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Rusty Pelican
Photograph: Courtesy Rusty Pelican

One of Miami’s most famous waterfront restaurants turns 50 years old

And you're invited to celebrate.

Virginia Gil
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Virginia Gil
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Few Miami restaurants make it to their golden anniversary, which makes Rusty Pelican's upcoming milestone extra special. Opened in 1972, the beloved waterfront restaurant turns 50 this month and the whole city is gearing up to celebrate this iconic Key Biscayne spot.

Available August 15 through August 19, the Rusty Pelican offers a special throwback menu in honor of the very first dishes served, including teriyaki glazed sirloin and chicken kona kai, which will be priced at $19.72. All proceeds from the menu will benefit the Overtown Youth Center.

Mai Tais and mojitos will be just $5 this week as well, except tomorrow—August 16—when the restaurant’s ever-popular mojito is just $.50 (!) from 4 to 6pm. Please line up your designated driver or ride share right now before the celebrations get out of hand.

Rusty Pelican
Photograph: Courtesy Rusty Pelican

The City of Miami also designed August 26 as Rusty Pelican Day, a Friday you’ll want to spend at one of the restaurant’s signature bayfront tables. This is also the day owner John Tallichet, whose father, David, founded the Pelican, will pay homage to its longtime employees—many of whom have been on staff for more than a decade—with a special luncheon.

“We are excited to bring back some of our iconic dishes found on our original menu that pay homage to our history, showing how far we have come and where our menu is going in the future,” adds regional chef Jim Pastor.

Cheers to 50 years!

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