The Pelican Club

Name: The Pelican Club
Address: 312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130
Telephone: (504) 523-1504
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (4694)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Pelican Club is a contemporary New Orleans restaurant located on historic Exchange Place in the French Quarter. The entrance is via the Bar which overlooks Exchange Place through a wall of arched, wood-mullioned windows and leads into three dining rooms featuring original artworks by contemporary Louisiana artists.

Since opening the doors 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. Enjoy fresh seasonal specialties including Baked Oysters, Clay Pot “Barbequed” Shrimp, Seafood Martini, Crispy Whole Flounder, Trio of Duck, Prime Filet Mignon and Louisiana Cioppino in its own pot.

The Pelican Club features an extensive wine list highlighting the the regions of California, Italy and France.

Host groups from 20 to 200 for events ranging from cocktail parties and seated dinners to receptions.

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 200 for events from cocktail parties to 4-course seated dinners with menus customized for your event.
Private party contact
Sarah Robin: (504) 523-1504

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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What 4,694 people are saying

The Pelican Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
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 offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "great food" and "wonderful service." Known for its "crispy fish" and "panéed Gulf fish with crabmeat," it provides a welcoming atmosphere with a "great value" prix fixe menu. While some diners noted noise and service inconsistencies, it's a "hidden gem" in New Orleans.

4,694 Reviews

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Renee
Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Hats are not allowed at the dinner table. Will order all food for the table all at once. “Unable to accommodate parties larger then 6” (in an almost empty space). Plan ahead, cancel standing reservation if party size changes.
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Jo VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an incredible experience. The crispy fish is exceptional. The price fix menu is the best value in NOLA!
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Melissa
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had the duck and fish entrees, and both were flavorful and well-prepared. The atmosphere was cozy, and the food felt thoughtfully done. Service started off slow though. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed despite having just a few tables. He was friendly, but for the price, the experience should’ve been more polished. Good food, but the service needs to catch up.
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Bill VIP
Las Vegas11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were great. Our only complaint was that the chef insists you order your full meal all at once. We were just having a bottle of wine and appetizers so we would have preferred to order as we chose. This is always one of my pet peeves in restaurants. I can understand if they are busy, but the restaurant was half empty.
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carolyn VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific evening at The Pelican Club! Great food and wonderful service. Don't let the name "Club" deter you; everyone is welcoming and everyone is welcome! Our fish dishes were fabulous and don't miss the seared scallops. If you love New Orleans sauces, this is your new favorite destination. We highly recommend you book The Pelican Club for a lovely meal or your special occasion!
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Joe
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic. The food, the service, the ambience awesome!
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Cyrtia VIP
New York City55 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service. Great food and drinks. Would dine here again when in town
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Sherman
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service were excellent! The only down side of the evening was a table of 8 seated across the room. They were very, very loud. Laughing, raised voices, etc. I thought it was very rude of them not to consider the other guests dining in the same area.
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Lawrence
Oklahoma City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very much appreciated that The Pelican Club would receive reservation for one and not automatically offer a table in the bar section. I opted for a three course prix fixe menu and found it to be a great value. The scallops served as an appetizer were very tender and fresh, and the sautéed gulf fish was excellent.
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Meredith
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was underwhelming for the price point. Lamb was good but everything else needed stepped up.
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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 4694 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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 200 for events from cocktail parties to 4-course seated dinners with menus customized for your event.
Private party contact
Sarah Robin: (504) 523-1504

The Pelican Club

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Main Dining Room

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What 4,694 people are saying

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