Decent food- not overly fancy. More casual. Service was…read morefine, not all that busy. Appetizers came out hot, mushrooms were good, I added salt to them. Chicken Cobb salad was the best, very fresh and the chicken was grilled well. Fish was a little dry, and the bbq shrimp was ok, not overly flavorful. Glad we finally made it in- decent spot

In short, horrible service experience on two different visits, and the food is not anything to…read moreovercompensate for the lack of decent service. The first time we dined here was in 2017, maybe, during which time the server slung our children's food across the table while setting it down-- french fries can roll off a plate with gusto! It was when the server placed the food back on the plate for the kids to eat as if we didn't all see what had just happened that put us off to coming back here. Fast forward to June 2026, it's a Saturday evening and the place my husband and I wanted to go was packed. We decided to give The Fat Pelican another try. When we walked in, there were only three tables occupied. As we stood there waiting for any signs of life from someone employed by this place, we could feel the stares from a particular table, as if trying to warn us to leave while we still could. But hindsight is always 20/20. A sweaty man emerged from the kitchen and told us we could have a seat wherever we liked. As we looked over the menu, I noted the shrimp plates all indicated (imported), which is pretty odd, being close enough to the gulf, and because our booth was right next to a poster celebrating some Louisiana Shrimp festival. I ordered unsweetened tea, which was more watery than tea, and patiently requested a soda instead, which he forgot about. One of the original 3 tables energetically waived sweaty man down, asking for their check so they could leave. Another quickly followed suit. The third table may have been playing mahjong-- they were clearly content in being out and visiting their friends. When it was our turn for what may have finally been the undivided attention of the server, we ordered. My husband ordered a steak. "We're out of steak"........ I ordered while he reconsidered the menu, really wanting to just abort the whole mission. There is a $1.50 up-charge for the loaded baked potato, which would have not been a big deal, but my husband's "loaded baked potato" was dry. We didn't bother to hunt the sweaty man down to ask for more butter, because we were both pretty frustrated. Because we were looking forward to a place that included dessert with their meal, we absolutely ordered the chocolate fudge cake. Look-- no shade on Duncan Hines or their brownies, but that is clearly what we each paid $8.99 for. You could literally taste the Duncan Hines, which was topped with ice cream and some confusing blue berries. It was a relief to pay out and leave, especially since the indie hits playlist had started its second loop. If you're still reading and wondering.. no one else came in to dine while we were there. There won't be a third time.

Want to go back to old-fashioned country cooking? This is your spot!!! You will never walk away…read morehungry and not satisfied. Service is top-notch with that ambiance that makes sense you feel at home

The real deal. If you want Louisiana Soul Food. This place is amazing. The staff makes you feel…read morelike a welcome guest.

The food was excellent. The service was just enough to not be imposing. The ambiance was definitely…read morewarm, southern and accommodating. Everyone's food was just as they asked for. Go!

Very nice ambiance, excellent service & tasty food especially the Mac n cheese! The potatoes au…read moregratin were good but hubs & I both agreed, they were slightly over salted. The 1.5 T-bone we ordered medium & though it was flavorful, some parts were med rare, some med well & also medium. The house cab was smooth & the appetizer we ordered were the beef tamales & though kinda small, we thought the masa to meat ratio was good. The chili sauce served with them had a nice smoky flavor. Overall we will visit when back in town.

The food, service, and ambiance are all a 10/10. Our waitress Hannah was FANTASTIC. She was kind,…read morefast, and knowledgeable about the menu. She was genuinely kind and always had a smile. The food was INCREDIBLE. The crab cakes are the best I've ever had in my life, and the catfish po-boy was life changing. The inside of the restaurant has a great feel to it. I would recommend this to anyone.

Service, atmosphere, waterfront view: all on point…read more Here's what we ordered: Appetizer: STUFFED MUSHROOMS. They were very dry. As if they were sitting under a heat lamp or forgotten in the oven. Flavor of the crab was good, though I think I would have rather had a majority of the cheese on the bottom, mixing with the juices from the mushroom and crab instead of heavily coating the top like a crispy crust. Entrees: SHRIMP RAHKEE. Saw so many good reviews for this. I was underwhelmed and disappointed. The whole thing lacked flavor. I had to shake a generous amount of salt on top and it was still lacking flavor. Shrimp were large and juicy, they just needed more flavor. Sauce was thin, could have been thicker and more complex. All of it was just bland. I ordered this over pasta which was cooked perfectly al dente. For my sides, I got the STUFFED POTATO and ASPARAGUS. Stuffed potato was nothing to write home about-- it also tasted as if it was sitting under a heat lamp or left in the oven a bit too long; flavor wasn't bad, though.. Asparagus was asparagus. Would have preferred a nice crusty bread like a French Bread over the Texas Toast. Not terrible, but not great. My teenager ate up my shrimp. My teenager ordeeed the SHRIMP SALAD. He said "it is what it is." Nothing super special but he didn't really have any complaints. My husband ordered the PORK CHOPS with ASPARAGUS and STEAMED VEGGIES. He really Enjoyed the pork chops and shared a bite with me, which was delicious-- cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. His steamed veggies were dry and asparagus was asparagus. My youngest ordered a KIDS CHEESEBURGER. Unfortunately, much like many places serving a kids cheeseburger-- it was pretty basic. My youngest had a few bites and wasn't interested in finishing it. This is served with chips. I should mention that all of the entrees looked visually tasty and we really wanted to like them. Maybe we were just there on an off night. Our server and everyone working there was very nice and attentive. The owner gave us a hearty smile and good bye. Service itself earned half the rating for me. View of the water was really nice, though I probably won't be back if I find myself in Monroe again.

Fantastic home cooking done right. Love everything about this place. Lunches change daily.read more

Good home cooking buffet in Pineville just across the bridge from downtown Alexandria. Good salad…read morebar but not many selection on the hot buffet but they were good.

We only come to Monroe twice a year and lucky us it's CRAWFISH SEASON…read more Went three times in the 4 days we were there. Staff is sweet, attentive, friendly, all the things. You can sit inside or outside, seat yourself and get the crawfish. Extra spicy for us. We are from the Midwest so I don't comment on price cause imma pay it. Love it, and will come back just for you.

I'm licking my fingers as I write this review!…read more Best crawfish I've ever had! My partner and I were visiting for the weekend and had to stop by twice it was so good. We shared 5lbs of deliciously seasoned hot crawfish, corn & potatoes. When I say the crawfish is seasoned throughout I mean it. If I could've ate em whole I probably would've. Can't wait to visit again!

Fantastic. Loaded biscuit (with gravy) is decadent, Barnyard breakfast with French toast was the…read moreperfect combo for two. Fast and friendly. Super reasonable prices. I would eat here regularly if I lived nearby. Great coffee too!

This is the best place for breakfast in Monroe. The ham sandwiches are also excellent Service was…read moreall I could ask, and very friendly. The atmosphere is old school and welcoming. Try the pies if you get a chance.

You walk in and order at the counter. You get a buzzer and take your seat. Drinks are pour…read moreyourself. Food comes out quickly and is fresh and flavorful! Inside is woodsy and campy. Staff is friendly.

Food is always fresh & cooked well. To go is easy & surprisingly fast! Service with a smile…read more Portions are large. Always have enough for another snack or meal!