The Frozen Pelican

The Frozen Pelican 🇺🇸 Veteran-owned & family-operated favorite located in historic Melrose.
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Home of the 5 # Hungry Smashburger Challenge &🏆 2024 Voters Choice for Best Burger & Best Fries!🍧 Shaved ice hand-spun milkshakes & classic comfort food for the whole crew. Frozen Pelican, known for its shaved ice and good food, features coastal charm with a relaxed beachy vibe, nestled in a perfect location on the east edge of the Melrose Historic District at 854 North State Road 21. It’s a full c

ircle moment considering the Frozen Pelican opened at 130 SE Nightingale Street in Keystone Heights in 2013 before eventually closing its first storefront in 2015 due to family tragedy and medical issues. Since then, the owners ,a USMC Veteran and KHHS Alumna, have returned to the brick-and-mortar setting in Melrose and have seen great success. The restaurant offers a variety of delicious meals, including smash burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, french fries, nachos, cheesesteaks, BLTs, and more. For dessert, The Frozen Pelican also offers 16 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream, shaved ice, and ice cream sundaes. Patrons can enjoy indoor seating or the dog-friendly outdoor seating area equipped with co****le boards. The restaurant was awarded the 2024 Voters Choice for Best Burger and Best Fries in the Tri-County area and has been featured on the State of Florida's official tourism website.

🚨 LAST CALL ALERTS 🚨• The grill and fryers stop cooking at 7:45 PM• you still have time to get your favorites and ice cr...
06/02/2026

🚨 LAST CALL ALERTS 🚨• The grill and fryers stop cooking at 7:45 PM• you still have time to get your favorites and ice cream tonight! Doors lock at 8:00 PM. Thanks for a great day, and we'll see you tomorrow! 👋

No cooking and no dishes to wash tonight! 🍽️ Skip the kitchen and let our team handle dinner. The smashburgers are on po...
06/02/2026

No cooking and no dishes to wash tonight! 🍽️ Skip the kitchen and let our team handle dinner. The smashburgers are on point, and you should grab a hand-dipped milkshake for dessert! 🍔🍦🔥

06/02/2026

🍋☀️ Turn this warm, summer afternoon into a bright spot with a freshly squeezed, handcrafted glass of sweet sunshine! 💛 ...
06/02/2026

🍋☀️ Turn this warm, summer afternoon into a bright spot with a freshly squeezed, handcrafted glass of sweet sunshine! 💛

Crispy chips, melted cheese, and tender steak. Game over. 🤤
06/02/2026

Crispy chips, melted cheese, and tender steak. Game over. 🤤

🎉 BIG NEWS, BBQ FANS! 🎉 Today, we have both our signature pulled pork and juicy brisket ready for your plate. 🍽️ ...
06/02/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS, BBQ FANS! 🎉 Today, we have both our signature pulled pork and juicy brisket ready for your plate. 🍽️

Happy Tuesday Pelican fans!
06/02/2026

Happy Tuesday Pelican fans!

Our outdoor eating area just got a little spruce-up! 🌿✨ Come soak up the beautiful Florida weather this week with our ha...
06/02/2026

Our outdoor eating area just got a little spruce-up! 🌿✨ Come soak up the beautiful Florida weather this week with our hand-dipped ice cream, fresh lemonade, and the best burgers and fries in town. Open Tues-Sat. 🍔☀️🐧

That is what we call true dedication! 🐊 Real talk: we have UF students who drive all the way from Gainesville to the Fro...
05/31/2026

That is what we call true dedication! 🐊 Real talk: we have UF students who drive all the way from Gainesville to the Frozen Pelican several times a month for our award-winning smashburgers.🙌

To our road-tripping Gators: THANK YOU!Your support means the world to us, and we love being your home away from home.

And a huge shout out to everyone else -locals and road trippers-we appreciate your loyalty and support so very much!

~ Troy & Lisa

Address

854 N. State Road 21
Keystone Heights, FL
32666

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+13524753015

Website

https://canva.link/x7vyzw3d3vws4u4

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