Rusty Pelican Miami

Rusty Pelican is a waterfront seafood restaurant at 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne, with outdoor seating that looks over the water, the city skyline and the sunset. The kitchen turns out contemporary American cuisine built around the freshest local seafood, from crab cakes and Chilean sea bass to a raw bar and seafood tower, all served in a glamorous, upscale dining room and expansive outdoor patio.

Weekend brunch here is legendary, complete with bottomless mimosas, while happy hour draws an after-work crowd for hand-crafted cocktails and bay breezes. Expect a lively, trendy atmosphere with attentive table service, valet parking, and a price point in the fine dining range, roughly $60 and up per person.

Guests often order the seafood tower for special occasions, and weekday happy hour from 4 to 6:30 PM is the easy way to catch the sunset over a cocktail.