OUR STORY Specialty Restaurants Corporation is a pioneer in the industry, known for our award-winning destination restaurants. Since World War II veteran David Tallichet opened Long Beach's The Reef in 1958, SRC has developed a reputation for amazing food, excellent service and unbeatable views  – and the first themed restaurants in the US! Many of our restaurants are inspired by our founder's experience as an aviator in World War II. David flew over 20 missions in a B-17 Bomber and his passion for flying left a legacy seen in many of our restaurants. Proud Bird, for example, sits along the runway at LAX and is decorated with historic aircrafts. Today we are still family-owned and as committed as ever to delivering unmatched food and service. SRC operates 18 award-winning restaurants including Orange Hill in Orange County, Castaway in Burbank and Rusty Pelican in Miami, Florida. Specialty Events is our event production company, offering complete event services for corporate and special events. David believed in the importance of creating unforgettable experiences for guests, only opening restaurants on top of a hill, on the waterfront or next to an airport. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date spot, a delicious brunch with friends or a huge reception, our restaurants are built to accommodate groups of all sizes. Every location has a patio, bar, dining room and large event spaces so no matter the occasion, SRC restaurants are the place to go. SRC TIMELINE DAVID TALLICHET Specialty Restaurants Corporation is founded by David Tallichet, a World War II veteran noted as the pioneer of themed restaurants. 1958 THE REEF SRC’s first location, the Reef, opens in the Port of Long Beach. August 1958 CASTAWAY BURBANK Castaway Burbank opens in the Verdugo Hills overlooking Burbank, SRC’s first location away from the shore. March 1962 WHISKEY RED'S Opening up as Pieces of Eight as the first restaurant in Marina del Rey, and previously known as Shanghai Red's. Whiskey Red's is known for its tropical décor, delicious seafood, exotic drinks and panoramic ocean views. August 1962 PROUD BIRD Proud Bird opens next to LAX as a salute to achievements in aviation, offering guests a front-row view of planes approaching for landing. July 1967 HS LORDSHIPS HS Lordships opens on the waterfront of the Berkeley Marina, offering back-to-back views of the Berkeley and San Francisco skylines September 1969 THE ODYSSEY The Odyssey Restaurant opens in Granada Hills, featuring our 1.25 acre SRC farm and a true farm-to-table experience. March 19, 1970 CASTAWAY SAN BERNARDINO Castaway San Bernardino opens in the rolling hills of the Inland Empire. December 1970 RUSTY PELICAN MIAMI Rusty Pelican Miami opens, a city-owned property on Key Biscayne overlooking downtown Miami. May 1972 LUMINARIAS Luminarias opens on the hilltop of Monterey Park offering breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Valley. June 1972 ORANGE HILL Orange Hill Restaurant opens, offering picturesque views from Orange County to Catalina Island. September 1972 94TH AERO SQUADRON 94th Aero Squadron opens next to Van Nuys Airport, the world’s busiest general aviation airport. A tribute to WWII, the restaurant offers expansive views of some of the world’s oldest and newest aircraft arriving and departing daily. November 1973 THE SUNBIRD The Sunbird opens on top of Rattlesnake Hill offering views of Colorado Springs in Colorado. April 1975 MONTEREY HILL Originally opening up as Baby Doe's, Monterey hill overlooks the San Gabriel Valley in Monterey Park, CA. July 20, 1981 TEMPLETON LANDING Originally opening up as Crawdaddy's, Templeton Landing offers the largest waterfront patio of Lake Erie in Buffalo, NY. June 23, 1982 100TH BOMB GROUP 100th Bomb Group opens offering sweeping views overlooking the runway of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Ohio. September 30, 1983 RUSTY PELICAN TAMPA Rusty Pelican Tampa opens perched on the Rocky Point District of Tampa with waterfront views. December 1983 BRADY'S LANDING Brady's Landing opens in the heart of Houston, Texas sitting on the turning basin of the Port of Houston Ship Channel. December 29, 1983 WHISKEY JOE'S TAMPA Whiskey Joe’s Tampa opens, home to our World Famous Barefoot Bar on private land, offering incredible access to the waterfront. December 31, 1985 THE BOAT HOUSE The Boat House At Confluence Park opens at the union of the Olentangy and Scioto rivers, offering captivating views of the downtown skyline of Columbus, Ohio. June 29, 1987 GUAYMAS Guaymas opens offering panoramic views of the San Francisco bay in Tiburon, CA. February 16, 2008 WHISKEY JOE'S MIAMI Whiskey Joe's Miami opens up just south of Miami in Key Biscayne, right off the Causeway. July 2012 THE RUSTY PELICAN MIAMI The New Rusty Pelican Miami reopens after SRC completes a $9 million renovation. December 2012 WHISKEY JOE'S PORT RICHEY Whiskey Joe's Port Richey opens, along the Cotee River in Pasco county. With mouthwatering island-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails that complement the breath taking waterfront views. March 2018 CASTAWAY BURBANK The new Castaway reopens after a $10 million redesign of the property. Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone feels like a star, and every seat is magic. From the meat dry-aging room, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar, charcuterie station, to the breath-taking views of the valley and Los Angeles, Castaway is ready for its premiere. May 2018 WHISKEY JOE’S MANATEE RIVER Whiskey Joe’s Manatee River opens, in Ellenton Florida. Whiskey Joe's invites you to grab a couple of our famous Floribbean cuisine in the dining room, soak up some sunshine and sweet waterfront views on our deck or get cozy next to our fire pits. March 2020 150 Paularino Ave Bldg C Costa Mesa CA 92626 P: (714)279-6100 Notice of Accessibility Privacy Policy HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM- (May Vary- Restricted Covid-19 Hours) Cookies Settings Privacy Policy Decline Accept All Cookies