Service can be a bit varied but the night we were there it was excellent despite a busy evening. The wine list continues to represent an admirably broad church though the mark ups are on the steep side but, hey, the Rusty Pelican has 2011 Petrus in stock at US$ 5000 a bottle for those special occasions (I suspect you could negotiate a lower price if you really want to drink this wine even if it is too young). Overall, the food is varied, interesting and generally yummy but can veer towards too much fusion for my taste (whole fried snapper is a welcome addition to the menu but the accompanying coconut flavoured pastina is a culture clash - what's wrong with yucca or even french fries, which are excellent ?). At weekends by the by it seems there is now only valet parking (at US$ 6 a car). I still love this place but I prefer going in smaller groups during daytime, when the bar area is a great option. During sunlight hours the restaurant is bright and cheerful but after dark it becomes more sombre especially towards the inner part of this eatery which is where larger parties are put (sometimes with somewhat cramped access). The food, the drink and the service are the same but the level of enjoyment may well differ because of the above factors. There's both a day and a night time scene at the Rusty Pelican, and the size of your group will determine how much of the splendid view you can enjoy in either case, unless you opt for the terrace (which can be a little warm in summer). A word of caution on when to go and with how many others.
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