The Rusty Pelican Tampa

The Rusty Pelican Tampa is a waterfront dining and event facility situated on Tampa Bay in the Rocky Point District, offering panoramic bay views from multiple event spaces. Established in 1978, the venue has built a long history as a destination for weddings, corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and private dining along the Tampa coastline. Five dedicated event rooms accommodate groups from intimate gatherings to large-scale receptions. The Grand Ballroom, the venue's largest space, hosts up to 250 guests and features a built-in dance floor, private entrance, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water. The Pelican Room seats up to 100 guests and shares the same waterfront orientation, with glass windows facing Tampa Bay's sunset. The Coral Room accommodates up to 100 guests and includes a built-in bar. The Tampa Room and Bay Room serve smaller events: the Tampa Room offers a private entrance and its own dance floor, while the Bay Room features a fireplace, stained-glass windows, and private entry for groups of up to 50. In-house catering covers customizable menus for all event types, with full bar service available. The venue also features an outdoor ceremony gazebo and waterfront patios suited for cocktail hours and pre-reception gatherings. Valet and self-parking are both available on site.