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    Black Pelican

    3.6 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Italian
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    BLACK PELICAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Coconut cream pie
    Brittany B.

    Fantastic experience here! The wait wasn't too long, the service was efficient and friendly, and the food was divine!! The shrimp and grits were some of the best I've had in a while. You can't come here and not get dessert. I got the coconut cream pie (to-go) and it was insanely good. We always love to come here on vacation. Highly recommend.

    Hummus appetizer
    L N.

    This place was really good and would be even better with a few changes. First of all the hummus appetizer was excellent and would recommend! The chicken salad was bland. The fries are the good coated ones. Grilled chicken sandwich was solid and the margarita pizza was outstanding. The bar drinks were good but kind of small for the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No actual view of the ocean with the dunes so high but we walked over to take a peek.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good lunch place!

    Wood fired, white pizza with bacon and extra mozzarella---smell the smoked bacon!
    Shawn F.

    A regular stop for us while here in the OBX b/c the food is so consistently GOOD! Tried their version of a white pizza and it didn't disappoint. Wood fired thin crust with bacon and extra mozzarella.....perfect! Oh, and sampled their basket of fries and WOW....huge basket !

    Pic from the bar, small gift shop by the hostess station
    Liz V.

    Love this place. Have been coming here for a few years, I know I have more photos than the salad im going to post in this review, which was absolutely delicious. Service is always friendly, I usually sit at the bar and have gotten to know some of the staff and they remember me when im here (not a local but visit in the off season). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are good, coastal and relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A favorite for sure. Also love the Chesapeake location.

    Nuts and berries salad topped with grilled chicken with balsamic dressing
    Susan B.

    Wonderful service on a sat night for a party of 8 We had a variety of appetizers and I had the nuts and berries with grilled chicken - pita bread with Brie was such a superior flavor and very easy to spread

    Marinated Crab
    Rakel A.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a beautiful location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very quaint and lots of menu items to choose from.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The marinated crab was a little bit of a miss for me. We also ordered the calamari and fried shrimp. Both were well seasoned and very fresh tasting. Fresh from the ocean right in BPs backyard. Service was friendly and fast. There is ample parking but fills up quickly for lunch and dinner. Just a few miles from the Wright Brothers Museum and a few steps to the ocean. Happy Eating Yeeps!!!

    Grilled Salmon
    allison f.

    We had a good visit to the Black Pelican. Service was a little slow but still got the job done. Food was very yummy! We had the crab Rangoon and those were the best thing we had!! Both entrees were delicious as well!

    Ryan G.

    Staff was nice. Blackened Mahi-Mahi was very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was okay, a little noisy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a bit of a touristy spot but still enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Service is great, but the food was only mediocre and way overpriced. Would not recommend.

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