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The Pelican Club, New Orleans, LA

The Pelican Club

4.6
4.6
4636 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Pelican Club is a contemporary New Orleans restaurant located on historic Exchange Place in the French Quarter. The entrance is via the Bar which overlooks Exchange Place through a wall of arched, wood-mullioned windows and leads into three dining rooms featuring original artworks by contemporary Louisiana artists.

Since opening the doors in 1990, chef and owner, Richard Hughes has offered a diverse menu based in south Louisiana tradition with French, Italian, and Asian influences reflecting the rich culinary culture of the city. Enjoy fresh seasonal specialties including Baked Oysters, Clay Pot “Barbequed” Shrimp, Seafood Martini, Crispy Whole Flounder, Trio of Duck, Prime Filet Mignon and Louisiana Cioppino in its own pot.

The Pelican Club features an extensive wine list highlighting the the regions of California, Italy and France.

Host groups from 20 to 200 for events ranging from cocktail parties and seated dinners to receptions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 05:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (504) 523-1504
  • Website
    http://www.pelicanclub.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Hughes Jr.
  • Catering
    Catering Available
  • Private party facilities
    Located in a 19th-century townhouse in the French Quarter, The Pelican Club offers three classic dining rooms and a large bar for all types of private events. We can accommodate groups from 20 to 200 for events from cocktail parties to 4-course seated dinners with menus customized for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Sarah Robin: (504) 523-1504
  • Location
    312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Bienville Street
  • Parking details
    We offer partial validation at the Solaris Garage located at 721 Iberville. Upon arrival please inform the parking attendant that you are going to the Pelican Club. They will valet park your car. Current pricing (subject to change) is $5.00 for 2 ½ hours.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Easter Lunch

    USD 82.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    The Pelican Club is renowned for their holiday lunches and this Easter will be no exception! Please join us for a remarkable 3-course lunch starting at $82 per person. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options included! Price is per person, plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. A la carte menu not available. 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more. No separate checks, but we accept up to 5 different forms of payment.

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    USD 82.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Treat Mom to a memorable 3-course Mother's Day Brunch starting at $82! Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options included! Price is per person, plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. A la carte menu not available. 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more. No separate checks, but we accept up to 5 different forms of payment.

Private dining

Menu

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What 4,636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • New Orleans

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pelican Club offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and great service." Guests enjoy a "wonderful, elegant atmosphere" and a "reasonable wine list." Highlights include excellent seafood, "fantastic service," and a "delicious coursed menu." The location is perfect for both locals and visitors alike.
4,636 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Seattle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good and Benny our waiter was fantastic We will definitely return when we are back in town
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

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  2. Barb

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and lovely ambience. Really delicious food very helpful staff flexibility a wonderful dining experience very good wine list. Totally recommended.
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

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  3. chris VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Go-to spot on a quaint pedestrian street for excellent food, particularly seafood. Capable wait staff answer your questions and explain everything well. As my wife likes to say, 'You get what you pay for' and this moderately pricey establishment lives up to that aphorism. The Panéed Gulf Fish with Crabmeat was superb, as were the Vietnamese Pork and Mushroom Spring Rolls. Solid choice of wines by the glass. For culinary dining at a high plane, this is the place!
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

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  4. Susan VIP

    New Orleans25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & service were wonderful. Tracy was a proffesional & courteous waiter. Rudy was very good in the bar.
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

    Is this helpful?

  5. ira VIP

    New York City89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have to say that my experience at the pelican club was so much better than Antoine's. Everything was so far superior in every way. This place is a must.
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Phillip

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding, service was prompt and friendly. Only drawback is the noise level in the larger dining room! Would rather sit in the bar area to have a conversation.
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Dennis VIP

    Orange County39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, food was good, ambiance is very nice, a little loud for my choosing.
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Christy

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, stuff on the menu I had never seen, great service. We ate so much! This is what vacation dining should be!
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Linda

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent in every way. Wine list was reasonable with many nice choices. Service could have been a little better but we were not in any kind of hurry. It was quite busy so noise level was fairly high.
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pelican Club was a fantastic time! The staff and service was great, our waiter was funny and everything came out exactly how we wanted! We were from out of town and everyone there said that this place was where all the locals go, so we made the right decision! Will definitely be coming back the next time we’re in town!
    The Pelican ClubResponded today
    Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Pelican Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 523-1504.

The Pelican Club is rated 4.6 stars by 4636 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. French Quarter

Make a booking

Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Pelican Club

312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bienville Street
  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 05:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer partial validation at the Solaris Garage located at 721 Iberville. Upon arrival please inform the parking attendant that you are going to the Pelican Club. They will valet park your car. Current pricing (subject to change) is $5.00 for 2 ½ hours.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Hughes Jr.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.pelicanclub.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 523-1504
  • Catering
    Catering Available
  • Private party facilities
    Located in a 19th-century townhouse in the French Quarter, The Pelican Club offers three classic dining rooms and a large bar for all types of private events. We can accommodate groups from 20 to 200 for events from cocktail parties to 4-course seated dinners with menus customized for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Sarah Robin: (504) 523-1504

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