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Rusty Pelican
Gaetz Ave
Red Deer, Alberta
Canada
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#6 of 145 restaurants in Red Deer
3.5 of 5 stars 38 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood, International, Healthy, Canadian, Grill, Oyster Bar
  • Gaetz Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
  • Price range: £9-12 ($15-$20)
  • Good For: Romantic, Child-friendly, Outdoor seating

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83% Recommend
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“Delightful setting, ever changing menu...a pleasant departure from huge chains.”
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5 of 5 stars
rjcfoodies
red deer
17 Nov 2009

I have visited the Rusty Pelican many times and only ever had one bad experience which was immediately rectified with a profuse and eloquent apology from the owner, a fresh and delicious meal and the entire dinner ....of 6 people.. was complimentary. It is quite a large establishment and I don't think people realize that sometimes, possibly a new or... more

“YUK!!!”
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1 of 5 stars
Char27
Red Deer
6 Jun 2009

The best thing I had at the Rusty Pelican was two glasses of wine. The prime rib was a minus 10. My husband's ribs were sent back because they tasted terrible and in fact the waitress mentioned later that they had a number of complaints, and stopped serving them.. He ordered a fish dish off the "specials", which arrived long... more

“Whenever I'm passing through Red Deer and have the time, I like to stop here.”
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5 of 5 stars
CWPEdmonton
3 Feb 2009

Whenever I'm passing through Red Deer and have the time, I like to stop here. more

“A real dissapointment”
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2 of 5 stars
Piffpoff
Red Deer, AB
17 Jan 2009

After 3.5 years of living in Red Deer, I finally convinced my husband to try the Rusty Pelican. OMG! The waitress was FAB - that's as far as it goes. My husband ordered a WELL DONE prime rib. It was rare and fatty so back to the kitchen it went. I had half eaten my luke warm stuffed sole by... more

“A good restaurant trying...”
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3 of 5 stars
AllanRNorth Las...
22 Jun 2008

A good restaurant trying to be better. more

“Great seafood!”
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4 of 5 stars
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21 May 2008

Great seafood! more

“The best port. and shrimp...mmmmm”
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5 of 5 stars
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8 Feb 2008

The best port. and shrimp...mmmmm more

“great atmosphere, fairly...”
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4 of 5 stars
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27 Jan 2008

great atmosphere, fairly good food, a bit pricey but not bad. more

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12 Dec 2007

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Rusty Pelican Address

Gaetz Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.