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    The Fat Pelican

    4.3 (92 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, Burgers
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crab Cakes
    Patrick R.

    Great little restaurant in Monroe. Friendly staff, nautical decor and a nice easy vibe overall. It's a smaller menu but some great items. I had the BBQ shrimp NOLA style. It had amazing flavor. Had a ball of crispy grits too. Had crab cake appetizer that was full of crab. Everything was delicious. I'll be back.

    Creme Brulee
    Ryan E.

    Great menu! Friendly Staff!! Delicious food. I ordered chicken pasta with scallops. Family had salmon plates and grilled chicken dishes. We all had creme brûlée and cheesecake. One of the best dinners I have had in a long time. I am so glad I stumbled across this place! We will definitely be back!

    Sierra R.

    Best bread pudding in monroe! Cheesecake was killer Chef Chris is the best chef in monroe!!

    BBQ Shrimp with crispy grits
    Charles M.

    Very friendly staff with amazing food, every visit has been a pleasure. I really enjoyed the BBQ Shrimp.

    Crispy Shrimp Po Boy

    Visiting my Aunt in Monroe. This place was great! We had Fried Green Tomatoes and Fried Mushrooms for starters. The mushrooms were hand breaded and fried to perfection. For dinner I ordered the Shrimp PoBoy. While it needed some salt for my taste the bread was amazing. The Mushroom Swiss Burger had a wonderful taste. The homemade onion rings stole the show on my mothers Panini plate.

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    Que N.

    Monroe welcomes The Fat Pelican as a new addition to the ever-growing list of restaurants to the area. I came across a BayouLife Mag online article by S. Evans that highlighted the restaurant's background and owners. Local native, Head Chef and owner Chris McKnight delivers Southern cuisine with his unique creative flair through carefully executed dishes at The Fat Pelican. His wife, Mandi McKnight (aka 'The Lady in Charge' according to her husband) runs the business aspect of the restaurant, including its successful design and renovation in only one sitting. Parking should not be an issue as there is a large shopping center parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. What caught my eye the most when walking into the restaurant was the multicolored wooden divider, separating the kitchen from the dining room. The overall decor gives a warm and welcoming ambience, which also reflects how the service was throughout my visit. For lunch, I had the grilled Gulf snapper atop a bed of Kale salad. The snapper was grilled ever so perfectly (not underdone nor over-cooked, it was just right), with each piece tenderly flaking off and each bite melting like smooth, rich butter. The crunch of the Kale salad made for great texture and flavor contrast. The bread pudding dessert was a great ending to a great lunch! Ooey gooey bread pudding goodness soaked in sweet rum sauce, paired with ice cream and fresh berries, had me in dessert heaven. It is refreshing to have solid Southern cuisine, prepared from locally available ingredients. I will be adding The Fat Pelican to my rotation of lunch spots. I want to thank the McKnights for a job well done on The Fat Pelican! Please support this new local restaurant everyone!

    BBQ Shrimp Lagniappe

    Is kinda hard to find and looks like a regular Bar and grill on the outside. Inside it's a fancier restaurant. The BBQ shrimp and Creme brûlée are fantastic. Anyone looking for a upscale restaurant in Monroe should try it. It does fill up fast and the servers are not always the most attentive but food is 5 star.

    Shrimp and Polenta Lagniappe

    Traveling through and happened upon this restaurant. Oh my my gosh!!! It is excellent. The service is great, ambiance is gYou can't go wrong here.

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    6 months ago

    We love to eat at the Fat Pelican! Their patty melt is my favorite in town. The staff is always nice and the service is quick!

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    3 years ago

    Food was great and service was even better. It was nice and clean. If your in the area I would recommend stopping by.

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    3 years ago

    Not in Monroe very often and I'm touring the food scene. The service was great and the crab cakes are excellent!

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    3 years ago

    The service was fast and the food was very good. We loved the smaller setting and the atmosphere was quiet and low key.

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    3 years ago

    Such incredible food and service! Can't believe it wasn't more packed! A VERY well kept secret!! We'll be back!!

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    3 years ago

    Great spot for lunch! The burger was delish - and 2 for 1 for the lunch special! We will be back for dinner.

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    2 years ago

    This was a great lunch spot we found by chance and very friendly staff! The club panini was delicious.

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    4 years ago

    Never had a bad meal at the Pelican. Local folks, fresh food and good service. The redfish and the Pelican Burger are our favorites.

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    5 years ago

    Don't try the (spinach dip) it was like eating cream cheese. The salad and croutons were great. A bit over priced for the quality.

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