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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic City

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on June 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I had the fluke with crab meat and risotto. It was excellent!!! You could see and taste the crab meat. The clams casino and calamari were super. Everyone at the table took something home. A lot of food for the price. I have never gotten a bad meal here for 18 years.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on June 4, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Great food

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   DennisS

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent service, excellent food, quiet atmosphere…perfect for a date night

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   stevenh

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Good was good, but as it’s all cooked to order was a bit slow. It was worth the wait.

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   ErnieC

   Atlantic City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 12, 2022

   overall2food2service3ambience2

   For the price we were charged, it was not a good experience. We ordered Seafood Risotto, and were told that they were out of Little neck clams, mussels, and I don't remember calamari in our dish, only shrimp, and scallops, and broccoli florets. They were going to substitute the missing fish from Mother's day meals, but I did not see any additions, The price remained the same. And my Clams casino amounted to no more than larger clams. prepared by simply breaking the clam from it's shell. cooked in a butter sauce, with a piece of bacon atop of each clam. No further garnishing. And we were informed that the only dessert offered was a Cannoli.

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   twoteachers

   Philadelphia

   44 reviews

   5.0

   44 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Always several fresh fish varieties that are expertly prepared in different ways. Crab cakes are excellent! Very generous portions. Tables are already set with wine glasses for BYO. You would be lucky to find seafood this good in a resort area by the ocean.

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   Poozella

   Atlantic City

   57 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   57 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall1food3service1ambience3

   Our first mistake was going out to eat on Mother’s Day … the Pelican Restaurant was NOT prepared for the Mother’s Day crowd … reservations were for 5pm and we were seated promptly - it was a special menu for Mother’s Day which was not conveyed at the reservation … it was a 5 course dinner … appetizer, soup (choice of one), salad, entree and dessert … by 7:20 we never saw our dinner … they were so unprepared … we asked that they wrap our dinners up to go … more craziness .. when we got home .. the filet mignon ended up to be NY Strip … the desserts (cheesecake) was just a ball of mush and it was supposed to be six - there were only four .. it was just a disaster … and the waitress said … I hope you give us another chance … not in this lifetime … oh and I forget that the two bus boys had a loud verbal argument in the middle of the restaurant !!! It wasn’t a good night at the Pelican !

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   DianneB

   Philadelphia

   34 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall1food2service2ambience2

   We went on Mother’s Day which I suppose was our mistake . They were understaffed and the food was not good and service was very slow. Probably won’t ever return

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 7, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Scallops were amazing

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    JoeG

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Been going here for many years. Consistently very good food. It’s a BYOB and that’s helpful.

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    Mattie

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My favorite restaurant. This restaurant never disappoints. There were six of us all ordering different entrées. Everyone was excellent. Some had never been here before and cannot wait to return. Raj the owner stopped by the table with his wife to say hello. This is the sign of an owner who cares about his customers. Jennifer, our waitress, was spot on as usual. I never fear bringing friends to this restaurant because I know they will walk away and say oh my God this is an awesome place I need to return.

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    ReneeM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience4

    I was disappointed in the meal that I ordered, it was not what was listed on the menu. It was returned and they claimed it was the right order. It was not!!! I ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca, what I got was a chicken breast with no prosciutto , no spinach! It had 2 slices of bacon no spinach and a big thick mozzarella on. I have been here many of times and have had this dish before and what I got was not it.

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    micekey

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went to Pelican Restaurant this past Saturday night at around 8PM. The restaurant was not crowded at all so the noise level was very low and the ambiance was nice. We had an excellent meal with a great burrata appetizer and three fantastic blackened fish specials that were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The portions were generous too. Our server, Jennifer, was great and took very good care of us the entire time. This was the first time we had been back to Pelican since it was sold some 2+ years ago (by Bill Fischer - the former owner - under whose ownership the restaurant was excellent). We didn't have high expectations but we were pleasantly surprised. Everything was excellent. My only small complaint was that the menu prices were very high but the portions served were worthy of the price. We will be back again very soon.

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    THEBARON

    Philadelphia

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My blackened swordfish was outstanding!! Great job Paco!! The Pelican continues to impress.

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    Boomer

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time here, great selection of special seafood dishes. Very nice plating and awesome taste. Valerie the server was very attentive with a great personality. That’s for a nice experience, will be back!

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    Lisa

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing so was the service 🥰🥰loved it all

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    JohnS

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is amazing, best seafood in The area. Seriously amazing. The staff is wonderful and Val was a fantastic and energetic server. Highly recommend.

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    AnnetteStitches

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Dirty tablecloth, dirty glasses, old tomatoes on salad that had no dressing, hard bread with no butter or oil, day-old dried-up flavorless mashed potatoes, waitress that never asked or inquired as to how we were doing or whether we needed anything. Truly the worst dining experience I have ever had.

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    TerriB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We found this restaurant while searching the area after visiting the Pitman Theater. It was a short distance away and a great choice. The food was delicious and the menu offered options that you don't typically see. It was a hard decision but I choose the Zucchini Crab Cake and knew immediately that I made the right choice. Other choices at are table were the Scallops & Mushroom Ravioli and Scallops Primavera. Our server, Valerie was great and helped us with our choices. I highly recommend the restaurant and I would dine here again. It is BYOB which we didn't realize at first.

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    PattiW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    A lovely evening. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Food was very good. Priced a little high but then everything is now…thank you Joey B. Saw neighbors there and chatted. A good experience.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My first time dinning in with pelican restaurant experience was outstanding ,delicious food from the appatizer to salad to the entre everything was as I desired......I would totally recommend this restaurant

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    Lisa

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food outstanding service I would totally recommend this place can’t wait to go back again

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    Mattie

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is a hidden gem. It is cute, the prices are unbelievable, and the food is awesome. Pelican is one of my favorite restaurants and whenever I go whatever day it is never disappoints. Raj, the owner, always stops by the table to see how everything is going. That impresses me that the owner cares about his clientele. Daisy, our waitress, is always bubbly, ready to take your order, or give us time to enjoy a drink and peruse the menu. We both had the Red snapper stuffed with crab meat. Delicious as always. The meal is always so filling I never got to get dessert. I always say next time or I’ll take it home.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience3

    The food was overpriced for diner quality seafood and fish. Jumbo Crab filling was full of stuffing and filler and peppers. Not good. Fish was over cooked and dry. Food for our table and others around us took over an hour. Credit card machine was down. Overall not a good experience. Staff was making many excuses why everything was not going well and there were only 5 tables sat in the whole restaurant.

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    PC627

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great restaurant for fresh seafood and meats without having to go into the city. I had the tuna entree which was delicious and my wife had the grilled shrimp dinner, which she loved. We shared steamers as an appetizer and a cannoli for dessert. Outstanding food with excellent service. and I would absolutely recommend Pelican Restaurant to anyone looking for a great dinner experience.

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    Kathy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience5

    The food was outstanding!!! Our waitress was very accommodating! This was our first time at the Pelican Restaurant and we will be back! Thank you for a lovely evening.😁

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    deanap

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food. Finally found a seafood spot worth the money. Will be back and spreading the word.

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    Mattie

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome 11 stars. Our dinners were all excellent. One person had the scallops with mushroom ravioli, another blackened scallops, another the crab cake and me the lobster franchise. Raj stopped by our table to say hello and ask how the meal was. An awesome owner who cares about his dinners. Daisey, our waitress, was her usual friendly and knowledgeable self. My friends who had never been here before could not stop raving about the food and restaurant. A hidden Gem. And BYOB.

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    LeslieS

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Return visit, had to bring the whole family! Delicious!!!! We ate off the "stimulus menu" for an early Sunday dinner, what a great value. The quality of the meal and creativity of the menu is refreshing. Its a fave of mine. The Crab Cakes are AMAZING!!!!

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    Mattie

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If I could give it 10 Stars I would. I love the consistency of the food. Always excellent. We took another couple here and they we very pleased. Everyone had a different meal - red snapper with crab meat, skate, scallops with ravioli, and shrimp. The rolls are hot when served. The food all arrived at the same time. Prices are great. The wait staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Most of all besides the excellent food is Raj objective is to please his customer. A hidden gem.

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    Fred

    Atlantic City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal! Can’t wait to go back!

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    EdwardM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    It was nice.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Valentine's Day

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    ChristopherA

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Intimate setting, great food, great service. Because of staffing issues food was delayed in arriving, but overall great experience!

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    Kenne35

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    The food and service was the worse since I have been dining out!!!

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    MarciaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We love the Pelican and had a great Valentine's dinner. The service was outstanding. My only complaint is that it appeared that the card imperial was made ahead of time and then just warmed under the broiler before serving. This made it too crusty and dry. The mousse was appropriately decadent. We certainly will return as Pelican is one of our favorites.

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    RudeLou2017

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    new server caused multiple wrong orders....food is excellent

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    JeffT

    Philadelphia

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Oysters were great, red snapper great. Wife had the crab cake and that was great. Love this place

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    Mattie

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual Pelican never disappoints. Our meal was outstanding. Pelican is a hidden gem and my favorite restaurant. I had the red snapper and my husband had the skirt. Both nails were perfect. Jen, our server, is friendly, and knowledgeable. Raj came out to say hello and ask how everything was. These are the things that make us a step above other restaurants. Prices are excellent for what you get.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    We had a reservation and arrived 15 min early. We were sat when we came in but after an hour and a half, we still did not have our entrees. Service was slow and horrible… not just waiting for our food, but just getting water was almost impossible. It’s byob but didn’t know that meant water too! It’s a shame because the food was good, but we would not return. For the prices they charge…they need to have enough staff to service their customers. We will not be returning.

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