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 (4700)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 6 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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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Creole / Cajun / Southern
New Orleans
Creole / Cajun / Southern

Review summary

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The Pelican Club offers "wonderful service," "delicious food," and a charming atmosphere in the heart of the French Quarter. Guests rave about the "crispy fish" and "seafood ravigote," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Be sure to try the baked oysters and coconut cream pie for a memorable dining experience.

4,700 Reviews

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Steven
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful time I had sharing dinner with my Niece for her Birthday. Everything was spot on. Definitely will be back again. Wonderful Service great Drinks and food. Thanks Again💯
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Natasha
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wouldn’t recommend. We had high hopes for this restaurant, unfortunately it severely disappointed. Now while I will say service was impeccable, the food was a complete let down (except for the baked oysters, they were wonderful). The Escargot was bland and the puff pastry was powdery, we ordered the rack of lamb medium done. It arrived rare and I was barely able to cut in to it, the mashed potatoes were watery and lacking in taste. The asparagus was the only part of the entree that was prepared perfectly. We ordered crème brûlée for dessert, one of our favorites, however only the custard was edible the sugar just tasted burnt. The service did deserve praise, all staff were polite and attentive.
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jay
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Erin was fantastic. Best escargot in town. Always delivers
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Katie
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I'm a local and have been to The Pelican Club many times and they never disappoint. Last night we went for Restaurant Week. While several fine dining establishments should be ashamed (literally) of their menu offerings for this type of promotion, TPC pulled out all the stops. The food is so well prepared and executed, and the restaurant runs like a well oiled machine. We enjoyed our server, and though service got a little slow at one point, it wasn't bad enough to balk. The place was full for a Thursday, in the summer. Congrats for that! That said, highly recommend for any time of the year.
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Mary
New Orleans / Louisiana24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were outstanding. Pelican Club is one of our favorite restaurants.
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Veronica VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great server! We went during restaurant week, and I favored 2 of my 3 dishes.
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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 Vegas12 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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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 4700 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 6 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

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