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The Pelican Club, New Orleans, LA

The Pelican Club

4.6 (4674)
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

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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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $76.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat Mom to a memorable 3-course Mother's Day Brunch starting at $76! 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.

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Menu

The Pelican Club's menu was last updated on 2/2/2024.

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What 4,674 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.3Value

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 delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a cozy atmosphere. Notable dishes include the "Crispy Whole Fish" and "escargot." Guests appreciate the "extensive wine list" and attentive staff, making it a "fantastic time" for locals and visitors alike.

4,674 Reviews

  1. Traci

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vegan options were very good. Butternut squash soup REALLY good! Very happy there was tofu in the pasta dish. Really tasty!

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  2. Mary VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food selection was good. Server seemed a bit overwhelmed with large parties...noise level was very loud...couldn't hear each other talk.

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  3. Philipp VIP

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic setup with the prefix. Delicious food and great service.
    The Pelican ClubResponded 2 days ago
    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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  4. Daniel

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden gem with New Orleans ambiance. Will definitely re-visit next opportunity .
    The Pelican ClubResponded 2 days ago
    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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  5. Dave VIP

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. The service’s was excellent.
    The Pelican ClubResponded 2 days ago
    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!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Robin

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dinner. Food was excellent as well as the service!!
    The Pelican ClubResponded 2 days ago
    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!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Jason

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and the restaurant amazing, do not miss the coconut cream pie.
    The Pelican ClubResponded 2 days ago
    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!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Wayne

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great and the food perfect. Everything on the menu looks great, we had the lamb, scallops, whole fish and stuffed fish all of which was delicious 😋
    The Pelican ClubResponded 2 days ago
    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!

    Is this helpful?

  9. David VIP

    New Orleans132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Jewels in French Quarter! Everyone is like family and tend to every whim. Can’t say enough to express how much we enjoy every dish we have eaten over the many years we have dined here. The Crispy Fish is a religious experience. The Staff and Richard are always at top of their game.
    The Pelican ClubResponded 2 days ago
    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!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Robert VIP

    Richmond43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a good experience. Our server was attentive. However there seemed to be confusion in the kitchen. Twice they brought the wrong dish to our table. The food was very good.
    The Pelican ClubResponded 2 days ago
    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!

    Is this helpful?

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 4674 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. French Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
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 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

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