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The Pelican Club, New Orleans, LA

The Pelican Club

4.6
4.6
4539 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
A photo of The Pelican Club restaurant

The Pelican Club

4.6
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
French Quarter

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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

    US$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 4,539 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • New Orleans

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

4,539 Reviews

  1. susan

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was attentive and helpful with suggestions for sightseeing also since we are tourists. Scallops with artichokes were excellent as was my husband's Caesar gem. The ladies next to us had the salad with shrimp on it that looked even better bc had more sauce/dressing. My friend chicken was so good with it's perfect greens and bed of cornbread. Husband's fish filet was mild with good sauce. Pecan pie and creme brulee wonderful. Would definitely eat here again.

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  2. John

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pelican Club is a "go to" favorite. The food is always excellent, the service is friendly and also classy. The location on a well lit alley give the feel of a little village or neighborhood steak house. Whether we're having appetizers at the bar of seated for a full dinner, this place is consistently awesome.

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  3. Debbie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at the Pelican Club was fantastic from the moment we walked in and the hostess greeted us to the waitress, who was soft spoken, knowledgeable and on it when it came to foreseeing needs (like refilling drinks) the food came to the table hot and was outstanding! The scallops were a MUST and did not disappoint. We would definitely come back the next time we are in NOLA.

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  4. jill

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was just ok, but the service was fine and I really enjoyed the ambiance.

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  5. Marianne

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh. My. Goodness. The Pelican Club never disappoints! Coming here to the Pelican Club for a Reveillon dinner has become an annual family Christmas tradition. The food was incredible-we all had the gumbo, but ate different appetizers and entrees: crab ravigotte, baked oysters, and I had my favorite, the escargot. (No one makes escargot like the Pelican Club!) All were fabulous! My DIL said her filet mignon was perfect, my son’s lamb cut like butter, and my paneed red drum was just delicious. They even made a buttered pasta for my 3 year old granddaughter. ❤️ I will tell you, though, when she tasted her mom’s gumbo, she loved it so much that we wound up ordering a bowl to take home for her! Then an evening finished off by the most wonderful bread pudding and eggnog. Our server, Fallon, was so helpful and knowledgeable with her suggestions, and could not have been more pleasant. She even surpassed the wonderful service we have come to expect from the Pelican Club. Thank you so much for another memorable experience.

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  6. Julie

    New Orleans

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was absolutely delicious! They were extremely busy, which I suppose is why the service wasn't at the level we expected, but we still had a lovely evening and will return.

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  7. MICHELLE

    Kansas City

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but nothing memorable. Service was not on par for the price point. Server did not refill our wine glasses nor did he ask if another bottle is desired or any cocktails.

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  8. Brad

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and wonderful serving staff. Food was perfectly cooked.

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  9. Bruce

    Tulsa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3 course dinner was perfect. Food was yummy. Not our first time to eat there.

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  10. PaulS

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and ambience. The short ribs fell off the bone and the lamb chops were a large portion and delicious. So glad we found this hidden gem. To top it off the egg nog at the end was splendid.
    The Pelican ClubResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, PaulS! We appreciate your fantastic 5 STAR REVIEW and will share your kind words with our team. It was a pleasure to serve you and we hope to welcome you back soon! Happy Holidays from all of us at The Pelican Club!

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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 4539 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Pelican Club restaurant

The Pelican Club

4.6
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
French Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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