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    Lucky Pelican

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    805 reviews
    #60 of 664 Restaurants in Sarasota
    $$ - $$$, American, Seafood, Soups
    6239 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240-8433
    +1 941-907-0589
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    Open Now:11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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    4.5 805 reviews
    #60 of 664 Restaurants in Sarasota, Florida
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    CUISINES
    American, Seafood, Soups
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Location and contact

    6239 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240-8433

    Menu

    9~offered from 11am to 2:30pm ~ monday thru saturday
    Join us after work for our happy hour 4:30 -6:30
    2 for 1 drinks house brands only. Well drinks starting @ $3.95. 15 tap beers
    STARTERS/SIDES​
    $3.95
    Todays Soup
    $7.95
    Crispy Calamari
    $8.95
    Bacon Wrapped Scallop “Poppers”
    $0.99
    Shellfish Bar
    Oysters, shrimp and clams each (min.6)
    $5.95
    Smoked Fish Spread
    $3.95
    Fries or Chips W/Blue Cheese
    $2.25
    Poppy Seed Slaw
    $4.50
    Hummus with Grilled Bread and Feta
    $0.95
    Blue Cheese Dressing
    $49.00
    Ranch, Honey/Mustard or Horseradish
    SOUP & SALAD​
    $6.75
    ½ Lucky Pelican, Greek, or Caesar Salad and Soup For
    SALADS​
    Lucky Pelican
    Mixed​ greens, goat cheese, cukes, roma tomatoes, red onion, croutons, artichokes, carrot, and herb vinaigrette...6.25
    $5.75
    Caesar
    A bit lemony with romaine, croutons, and parmesan cheese
    $5.95
    Greek
    Romaine, cukes, onions, tomato, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, and grated feta
    $8.50
    Monty's
    Like our sandwich below served as a salad
    $9.50
    Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad
    Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, cucumber, bacon, eggs, jack and cheddar, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
    I’M BACK!!!​
    $7.95
    Spencers Portabella Veggie “Burger”
    Sliced tomato, roasted red pepper, gorgonzola, onion crisp
    BURGERS/SANDWICHES​
    Choice of slaw or chips ~ sub fries 1
    $8.50
    Miss Vicky's Corned Beef
    Super tender, hand cut and stacked on thin rye with grain mustardslaw
    $8.95
    Señor Oscar
    Fish tacos with baja sauce, pumpkin seeds, lime, cilantro and cabbage
    $10.95
    Dixie's “Ocean Burrito”
    (Made one way only) spicy shrimp, crispy cod, crawfish, corn salsa, cilantro, cheese and our jambalaya rice in a tortilla
    $8.95
    Beth's Crab and Corn Quesadilla
    With corn salsa, spicy sour cream, and mixed greens
    $10.95
    Shrimp $+2.00
    Leos Gulf Oyster Po Boy
    Crispy fried oysters with remoulade sauce (for shrimp add $2)
    $8.95
    Asian Chicken Salad Roll Up
    With romaine, cucumber, scallion sesame dressing
    $8.95
    Dolly's “Drunken Pastrami”
    Warmed in beer-thin slices of peppered pastrami, onions, mustard, horseradish sauce, baby swiss on a pretzel roll
    $8.50
    Mac's Roast Beef
    Thinly sliced med-rare roast beef, provolone, horseradish sauce, red onion tomato, and lettuce on a sub roll
    $7.95
    Baileys “Cuban” Panini
    Pork, ham, swiss, and pickles
    ENTREES​
    $11.95
    Salty's Ale Battered Fish and Chips
    Crisp cod with homemade tartar sauce, fries and lemon
    $12.50
    Simply Grilled
    Blackened or grilled with lemon, fries and slaw (shellfish not included)
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    My first time here, my wife comes for lunch

    My wife has been here several times for lunch and wanted to try for dinner. 3 of us came for Friday night dinner, a bit of a wait as they are busy but we got a booth after 40 minute wait, there is outside seating...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank cableguy4642
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    THIS PLACE SHOULD BE #1

    Wow!!, stopped by on a Thursday evening, wanted to try a new place on our travels to Sarasota. Had no idea what we were walking into, upon arriving we saw lots of people, which means they must be good. We sat outside as inside was...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Atanza64
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    IF YOU LOVE SEAFOOD, GET INT THE CAR AND DRIVE

    Wife and I have been there many times over the last 3 years. Nothing changed. If you are so lucky to get a seat at the bar, JImbo and Heather are fantastic. You'll think you bought tickets. Oyster bar has 4 seats if you enjoy...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank 150joei
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Get the Sea Bass and Swordfish!!!

    Super popular fresh seafood restaurant that doesn’t take reservations. Wait can be an hour. Fantastic fresh selection at reasonable prices. Best seafood in Sarasota area.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank rockydogz1
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Never had a bad meal here!

    Consistently great food! Small place so it is super busy - be prepared to wait for a table. Our go-to place for seafood in Lakewood Ranch. Highly recommend swordfish Marsala.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank 80deborahg
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    great food

    Outside dining is the best. Truly a unique and top shelf menu. Oyster on a half shell, peel and eat shrimp and the best is their cod fish and chips. Great selection of craft beers as well.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank schmitty4023
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Best casual seafood dining experience in Sarasota area

    Lucky Pelican does it the best. Quality fresh fish and seafood in a relaxing, laidback environment for a chill lunch or dinner with couples, family or friends. Best selection and options beyond standard fried seafood. Fresh oysters, oyster roast, clams, Italian or Thai style mussels,...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank waynep747
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Never Disappoints

    We discovered Lucky Pelican on our first visit to Sarasota about 4 years ago. It is one of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota. Seafood is always fresh and the selection is large. Daily lunch and dinner specials are offered each day. Today we enjoyed a...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Katherine8183
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Kitchen needs cleaning

    Health department report in the paper today: • A walk-in cooler was soiled with slime/mold-like build-up. • Walk-in cooler or freezer shelves were soiled with encrusted food debris. • An employee was observed dicing cucumbers to be served with raw oysters without being cooked with...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    4  Thank BT V
    Reviewed December 12, 2018 via mobile
    Great Food - Customer Service Lacking

    First, I have to say the food was incredible. We ordered the specials and straight off the menu and everything we had delivered was fantastic. The food was fresh and prepared correctly. Where did they go wrong? It began when I called the restaurant and...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    1  Thank bradshawkr
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