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    Pelican's Reef

    3.8 (316 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mahi mahi fish tacos
    John M.

    So a local recommended this place. Honestly I would have never found it but I'm glad I did. Nice local place. Not the kind that the juke box stops and everyone looks at you when you come in but rather a place where the same people keep coming back cause the food and service is good. The food was great. We had the gumbo and lobster bisque to start. The gumbo was like I had in nawlins . Usually cups are tiny so I get a bowl but both the cups and bowls of soup are big. I got the special cod fish tacos. Awesome and my wife got the mahi mahi fish tacos. They were blackened. Good flavor. Service was good, Jake our server made great recommendations and kept making sure we were good. I strongly recommend this place!!

    Salad with French!
    Marley W.

    Busy place. Stopped @ 7:45 on a Friday night! Only had 10 minutes to wait for table. Ordered crab cake dinner and oysters on half shell. hot food arrived hot and tender. Oysters looked yummy. My DH would not share ! Next time I will order! Service attentive and friendly. We will stop here again!

    Stuffed roughy with grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes..
    Jim J.

    I was surprised to find that Pelican had a fire in their downstairs location. You have to go around back "upstairs". It's well worth it. The hostess was smart and beautiful. The manager friendly. Our server Carrie did a fantastic job. The food was great. I'll be back!

    Dirty vodka martini
    Grace V.

    I was looking forward to coming in. The service was bad...I don't know if it's because I sat at the bar, but I had to ask to order my drink and order my food. It's like they were never at the front or paying attention to me really. Martini was solid. The guy making it even told me if I didn't like he would make me a new one. Clam chowder was basic. She gave me crackers that were opened already. So that's was an ehh thought. Calamari was bland but the marinara and sweet chili sauce covered it up. To be honest I just think they were slow, so they weren't on top of things. If they were busy I feel like they would be more attentive. I know that's a weird concept, but I worked in the restaurant industry and sometimes when it's slow service tends to be poor. Overall food was subpar and over priced even tho I know seafood is expensive right now. $34.50 for calamari, bowl of soup, and a martini.

    Halibut Oscar style with crab and asparagus from specials menu
    Holly H.

    Always a favorite! Love the specials but the regular menu is great too. Super friendly bartenders and servers. Last night we had the halibut and calamari. Yum! The calamari is always the best in town.

    Beth D.

    I've tried this restaurant enough to give now four stars. Credit due to their seafood dishes alone. I'm hoping that the side items will get an upgraded, still doesn't impress. For appetizer, the crab cakes are fabulous! I had them fried. My favorite menu item at Pelican's is the southwestern salad with scallops served with the best garlic bread! The scallops leave you salivating for more!! So delicious!

    Fried cod, fry's, coleslaw, and coconut shrimp
    Patrick P.

    We attempted to go to a fish fry last night but with the pandemic going on most were closed. We ended up here, this is not our first trip here and we are pleased with every visit. This is truly a hidden gem for seafood. We've tried everything from fresh grilled to fried here and nothing has been short of phenomenal. This is the closest thing to a Florida seafood and drink shack in the Cincinnati area with its beachy decor and friendly staff. Last night the place was packed and we still only waited about 20 minutes to be seated. We grabbed a few drinks at the bar while we waited which were cold and delicious. Upon being seated we were served promptly starting with the Cajun shrimp as an appetizer, which was delicious. Both of our entrees were hot and fresh and we left full and pleased yet again. Make sure you check this place out, it won't disappoint!

    Greasy, soggy stuffing with a side of dry, instant potatoes

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    Ambiance is low key and friendly. The food is awesome and service is great! Highly recommended seafood restaurant!

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    Thanks, Mark. Really appreciate your nice review!

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    It used to be very good. Has definitely gone downhill with the new ownership. The food is nowhere near as good as it used to be.

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