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Pelican Club Review
Posted on 5/25/09 at 7:07 pm
Posted on 5/25/09 at 7:07 pm
Atmosphere: A
Food: A
Service: B
Husband and I had reservations for 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday. We were the first guests (they open at 5:30), and actually the only guests (except a few that were at the bar) for at least 30 minutes. What a shame, as from 5:30-6:00 nightly, Pelican Club has an early dinner menu, three courses for $28. You can choose between gumbo, hearts of romaine salad, or shrimp remoulade; a chicken entrée, a fish entrée, or a 6 oz filet; and, dessert, your choices were white chocolate bread pudding, berry sorbet with fruit, or crème brulee. They also offer a four course prix fixe with more choices for around $46-$52.
Service: Service gets a B. Our server was pleasant enough, and I wasn’t expecting choreographed simultaneous presentation of dishes a la Commander’s. But she didn’t even ask if we wanted a cocktail or wine, just whether we wanted ice water or bottled water. We ordered our drinks at the same time as dinner. We were not offered coffee with our dessert, either. Maybe she had a beverage issue, or maybe she thought we were tight asses because we were there for the early dinner, but regardless, we should have been asked for our drink order. On a positive note, the pacing of the meal was excellent: not rushed at all and not too slow, either.
Food: We started off with the Pelican Club Baked Oyster appetizer (not a part of the three course early dinner special, but I just had to try it). Delicious! My husband said he wished it came with six oysters instead of four, however, he changed his mind about that by the end of dinner. The oysters, served on the half shell with applewood smoked bacon, roasted red peppers, parmesan and garlic herb butter, also came with some sauce on the side that appeared mayo-based (which means I won’t touch it). Husband thought the sauce actually took away from the dish. Sans that sauce, this was an excellent appetizer.
We both ordered the gumbo. The Pelican Club serves a chunky gumbo full of veggies, shrimp, andouille, and chicken. The roux was a slight bit lighter than what I like, and I’m not used to my gumbo being so “chunky,” but I did enjoy it. Just the right amount of spice, and full of meat. Very filling.
For our entrée, we had paneed gulf fish pecan. The plating wasn’t awe-inspiring, but the taste sure made up for it. The portion size was very large, a surprise considering what we were paying. For some reason, I expected some finely chopped pecans to cover the fish, but instead, there were pecan halves dotting the top. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the menuiere sauce added just the right amount of tartness to the dish. The side veggies were good, with the corn being extra yummy.
Finally, dessert: white chocolate bread pudding. Pelican Club has by far the best white chocolate bread pudding that I have ever had. Not the least bit dry, not too soggy, and garnished with a dollop of cream and fresh fruit. I’ve never been blown away by white chocolate bread pudding, but Pelican Club changed that.
All in all, a very solid restaurant, and one I plan to return to in the future.
Food: A
Service: B
Husband and I had reservations for 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday. We were the first guests (they open at 5:30), and actually the only guests (except a few that were at the bar) for at least 30 minutes. What a shame, as from 5:30-6:00 nightly, Pelican Club has an early dinner menu, three courses for $28. You can choose between gumbo, hearts of romaine salad, or shrimp remoulade; a chicken entrée, a fish entrée, or a 6 oz filet; and, dessert, your choices were white chocolate bread pudding, berry sorbet with fruit, or crème brulee. They also offer a four course prix fixe with more choices for around $46-$52.
Service: Service gets a B. Our server was pleasant enough, and I wasn’t expecting choreographed simultaneous presentation of dishes a la Commander’s. But she didn’t even ask if we wanted a cocktail or wine, just whether we wanted ice water or bottled water. We ordered our drinks at the same time as dinner. We were not offered coffee with our dessert, either. Maybe she had a beverage issue, or maybe she thought we were tight asses because we were there for the early dinner, but regardless, we should have been asked for our drink order. On a positive note, the pacing of the meal was excellent: not rushed at all and not too slow, either.
Food: We started off with the Pelican Club Baked Oyster appetizer (not a part of the three course early dinner special, but I just had to try it). Delicious! My husband said he wished it came with six oysters instead of four, however, he changed his mind about that by the end of dinner. The oysters, served on the half shell with applewood smoked bacon, roasted red peppers, parmesan and garlic herb butter, also came with some sauce on the side that appeared mayo-based (which means I won’t touch it). Husband thought the sauce actually took away from the dish. Sans that sauce, this was an excellent appetizer.
We both ordered the gumbo. The Pelican Club serves a chunky gumbo full of veggies, shrimp, andouille, and chicken. The roux was a slight bit lighter than what I like, and I’m not used to my gumbo being so “chunky,” but I did enjoy it. Just the right amount of spice, and full of meat. Very filling.
For our entrée, we had paneed gulf fish pecan. The plating wasn’t awe-inspiring, but the taste sure made up for it. The portion size was very large, a surprise considering what we were paying. For some reason, I expected some finely chopped pecans to cover the fish, but instead, there were pecan halves dotting the top. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the menuiere sauce added just the right amount of tartness to the dish. The side veggies were good, with the corn being extra yummy.
Finally, dessert: white chocolate bread pudding. Pelican Club has by far the best white chocolate bread pudding that I have ever had. Not the least bit dry, not too soggy, and garnished with a dollop of cream and fresh fruit. I’ve never been blown away by white chocolate bread pudding, but Pelican Club changed that.
All in all, a very solid restaurant, and one I plan to return to in the future.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 8:21 pm to TigerGrl73
Great Review!
That is the third good review of the Pelican Club that I have heard in the last 3 days.
That is the third good review of the Pelican Club that I have heard in the last 3 days.
Posted on 5/26/09 at 7:08 am to DaddyFrogLegs
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That is the third good review of the Pelican Club that I have heard in the last 3 days.
I chose it because of what I've read here and after looking at their menu online. It wasn't nearly as "stuffy" as I thought it might be (good thing, imo).
Posted on 5/26/09 at 9:46 am to TigerGrl73
Pelican Club is one of my French Quarter favorites.
Posted on 5/26/09 at 12:08 pm to TigerGrl73
I was there Sunday night as well (TG, was your husband wearing a cap?).
Blown away by everything but the service.
My appetizer was a calamari with soba noodles. Generous portion of perfectly cooked calamari, with a chili dipping sauce, and a side of cold soba noodles in a sesame cilatro type sauce. A
My entree was the seafood fricasse. Scallops, fish, shrimp and lobster, over a perfectly cooked risotto. A
Also split the white chocolate bread pudding. As much as I'm mostly indifferent toward desserts. B+
Atmosphere (excepting service) A
Service was about a C+. Sort of disjointed and confused, but I know not to expet a whole lot on Sunday night dining.
All and all, I was exceedingly please and pleasantly surprised, as my last visit, which was right before Katrina, was a little off (which is why, I'd waited so long to go back).
It was the chatter on here that got me to go, as well, and looking at the online menu.
Blown away by everything but the service.
My appetizer was a calamari with soba noodles. Generous portion of perfectly cooked calamari, with a chili dipping sauce, and a side of cold soba noodles in a sesame cilatro type sauce. A
My entree was the seafood fricasse. Scallops, fish, shrimp and lobster, over a perfectly cooked risotto. A
Also split the white chocolate bread pudding. As much as I'm mostly indifferent toward desserts. B+
Atmosphere (excepting service) A
Service was about a C+. Sort of disjointed and confused, but I know not to expet a whole lot on Sunday night dining.
All and all, I was exceedingly please and pleasantly surprised, as my last visit, which was right before Katrina, was a little off (which is why, I'd waited so long to go back).
It was the chatter on here that got me to go, as well, and looking at the online menu.
Posted on 5/26/09 at 12:19 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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(TG, was your husband wearing a cap?).
Nope. Were you the guy that spilled water on himself?
I had on a black dress, husband had on slacks and a button up. Seems most people were dressed a little more casually than us.
Posted on 5/26/09 at 12:25 pm to TigerGrl73
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Were you the guy that spilled water on himself?
Negative.
You may have been gone by the time we arrived (around quarter to 8).
I really enjoyed the place, though.
Posted on 5/26/09 at 12:33 pm to TigerGrl73
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Pelican Club Review
Thanks Grl and YA. I have always thought that The Pelican Club was a top 12 to 15 spot in the city. Always great food and the space is attractive and well desgined. Next time either of you go try the seafood Martini. IMO one of the best apps in NO.
Great reviews.
This post was edited on 5/26/09 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 5/26/09 at 12:35 pm to glassman
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try the seafood Martini. IMO one of the best apps in NO.
Would have gotten that if I hadn't gotten the entree I did, as it had all of the same seafood.
Posted on 5/26/09 at 12:41 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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Would have gotten that if I hadn't gotten the entree I did, as it had all of the same seafood.
I noticed that. Next time try the seafood for an app and something else for the entree. The Martini is really good.
Posted on 5/26/09 at 1:42 pm to glassman
Supposed to be going sometime in early June.
Posted on 5/26/09 at 1:45 pm to kfizzle85
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Supposed to be going sometime in early June.
You will enjoy the meal!!
Posted on 5/26/09 at 2:06 pm to glassman
By far the most underated restaurant in NOLA!! I love it, been abiut 10 times. Great little bar too. Had a cucumber martini, and it was awesome. All of their fish is really good, I went with the black drum. Girlfriend had lobster topped with srimp and scallops, and it was out of this world.
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