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The Pelican Club, New Orleans, LA

The Pelican Club

4.6
4.6
4557 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The Pelican Club is a contemporary New Orleans restaurant located on historic Exchange Place in the French Quarter. Since opening the doors to the renovated 19th century Creole townhouse in 1990, chef and owner, Richard Hughes has offered a diverse menu based in south Louisiana tradition with French, Italian, and Asian influences reflecting the rich culinary culture of the city.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 523-1504
  • Website
    http://www.pelicanclub.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Hughes Jr.
  • Catering
    Catering Available
  • Private party facilities
    Located in a 19th-century townhouse in the French Quarter, The Pelican Club offers three classic dining rooms and a large bar for all types of private events. We can accommodate groups from 20 to 250 for events from cocktail parties to 4-course seated dinners with menus customized for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Linda Thomas: (877) 283-4198
  • Location
    312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross street
    Bienville Street
  • Parking details
    We offer partial validation at the Solaris Garage located at 721 Iberville. Upon arrival please inform the parking attendant that you are going to the Pelican Club. They will valet park your car. Current pricing (subject to change) is $5.00 for 2 ½ hours.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    $135.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    On New Year's Eve, we will be serving a special four course menu starting at $135 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    The Pelican Club is renowned for their holiday specials and Christmas Eve will be no exception! Please join us for a remarkable 3-course dinner starting at $95 or 4-courses starting at $103! Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options included! Price is per person, plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. A la carte menu not available. 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more. No separate checks, but we accept up to 5 different forms of payment.

Menu

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What 4,557 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • New Orleans

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

Review summary

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The Pelican Club in New Orleans offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food" and attentive service. Guests rave about its diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like duck schnitzel and seafood martini. Despite occasional noise, the "elegant atmosphere" and fair pricing make it a must-visit destination. Highly recommended for both locals and tourists.

4,557 Reviews

  1. Louise

    VIP

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the ambience- a lively environment but not too loud; the server seemed a bit hurried, and we had unanswered questions. And if we were supposed to get a complimentary eggnog, it was never offered. The crabmeat ravigote was delicious - I could have eaten two: the fried flounder was good but it was swimming in insipid sauce that overwhelmed the delicate taste of flounder. My husband seemed to like his quail and the cioppini was enjoyed by my friend. My coconut cream pie was fair.

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  2. maryellen

    VIP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful! Will return on our next. Trip to NO

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  3. Kara

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a nice, upscale restaurant. Due to our party size of 9, we had to fill out paperwork prior to going and agree to a minimum of $85 per person. The food was excellent and fresh, we were a little disappointed in the service - no exceptions or substitutions to the menu could be made, not even with an up charge. The waiter also mixed up our entrees, so we had to figure out who got what steak based on degrees of wellness, etc. They also would not let us split checks based on what each party got, we had to split it 3 ways evenly, then Venmo each other later. For an upscale restaurant, these issues should be addressed, especially since there are tons of options in NOLA. The restaurant is in a centrally located cozy alley. The decor and ambiance was nice and I enjoyed the bench seats. They also had a nice selection of wines, port wines and cocktails. Overall, our group will probably not go back, but it was fun to try someplace new.

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  4. Rich

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. The food and service was outstanding. I would highly recommend The Pelican Club.

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  5. Ed

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    60 reviews

    3.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a very long delay between entree service and dessert. Service was inattentive. Very unusual for Pelican Club.

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  6. Ashley

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the food was good, but not fantastic. I had the Gulf fish paneed with crab on top. This meal was fantastic, the fish was cooked perfectly and the portion was just right… My husband had the Louisiana Cioppino which had a good portion size, but the spices were very Italian without any since of NOLA… there were only 3 clams and 4-5 PEI muscles… the linguine was not drained well, so the overall dish was a little wet and the spices were bland and unimaginative…. That part of the meal was disappointing…. Overall, just ok…. Not bad for the value… but would have paid a little more for more NOLA inspiration….

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  7. Michelette

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It has a lovely ambiance and a nice birthday welcome; great location for Canal Street hotels. The 3 and 4-course specials are fair, however, the upcharge for certain items may make the dinner pricey. Seafood Martini was good. CIOPPINO was very bland. Porkchop was not to my liking (that could just be my palette not appreciating sweet pork chops) Escargot- smallest snails ever; stuffing was tasty but there was more stuffing than actual escargot. Overall, I would not return.

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  8. Matt

    VIP

    New Orleans

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious. Always amazing. Brought my good friend for his first time. One of his most amazing meals ever.

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  9. Olu

    VIP

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the choice of three or four courses. Food, drinks and service were great, and the Crispy Whole Fish was unbelievable! I recommend the Chocolate Breading Pudding for dessert. Outstanding. We will definitely go back the next time we are in New Orleans.

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  10. Don

    New Orleans

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a hit, this was the BEST meal we have had here in decades. While the food was fabulous, what made the meal so special was our server Rocco. From start to finish, he was amazing. The restaurant was packed and he never missed a beat. We dine out at least three times a week. It has been years since we have had a server of this level. Rocco, thank you for making our meal perfect! You are the best!!!

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FAQs

The Pelican Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 523-1504.

The Pelican Club is rated 4.6 stars by 4557 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pelican Club

312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bienville Street
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer partial validation at the Solaris Garage located at 721 Iberville. Upon arrival please inform the parking attendant that you are going to the Pelican Club. They will valet park your car. Current pricing (subject to change) is $5.00 for 2 ½ hours.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Hughes Jr.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.pelicanclub.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 523-1504
  • Catering
    Catering Available
  • Private party facilities
    Located in a 19th-century townhouse in the French Quarter, The Pelican Club offers three classic dining rooms and a large bar for all types of private events. We can accommodate groups from 20 to 250 for events from cocktail parties to 4-course seated dinners with menus customized for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Linda Thomas: (877) 283-4198

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