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The Pelican Club, New Orleans, LA

The Pelican Club

4.7
4.7
4511 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 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
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Thanksgiving 2024

    $75.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    On Thanksgiving, we will offer a special three course starting at $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity).

What 4,511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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 a unique dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Known for its diverse menu and elegant ambiance, the restaurant frequently receives praise for its "outstanding" dishes like duck schnitzel and seafood martini. Despite occasional noise, patrons appreciate the "excellent" service and "beautiful venue," making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.

4,511 Reviews
  1. Kip

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food at a very reasonable cost. Highly recommend

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  2. LisaB

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & drinks. Our server was pleasant and helpful!

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  3. Lisa

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service! Delicious food! Lovely location!

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  4. Claud

    New Orleans

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The dining room is too bright. Waffle House bright. Asked to have lights dimmed. Was told no. Ambiance 1 star because of lighting.

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  5. Cesar

    Mobile

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and the food were wonderful. Good wine selection.
    The Pelican ClubResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

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  6. stephaniej

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had the worst service that we have had at any restaurant at The Pelican Club. Very disappointing!

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  7. Christine

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the three course price fix menu. Everything we had was delicious!
    The Pelican ClubResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

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  8. Foodiemama

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service- friendly and kind, delicious food.
    The Pelican ClubResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

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  9. Sam

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal and service! Classy place with comfortable atmosphere!

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  10. Fred

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing dinner, best we’ve found in the quarter over several visits. Service was exceptional, our server explained the menu and gave us excellent recommendations, all of which were spot on. We’ll be back here whenever we’re in the quarter!
    The Pelican ClubResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed your dinner and that our server’s recommendations made your visit memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you're in the Quarter!

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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 4.7 stars by 4511 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 40 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
  • 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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