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Richard Hughes and his wife, Jeanne Stinnett Hughes, moved from New York to New Orleans in 1989, and one year later opened the Pelican Club Restaurant and Bar. Born in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Richard began his cooking career at home and continued at several New Orleans area restaurants. His first apprenticeship was with Chris Kerageorgiou at La Provence in Lacomb, Louisiana; then he moved on to saucier under chef Gerard Thabius at Winston’s, to night chef at The Sazerac, and then to chef at Dante by the River. In 1983 Chef Hughes was recruited as an executive chef to open Memphis Restaurant in New York which soon became regarded as a leader among Manhattan’s Creole-Cajun eateries.
Stylish place with a sophisticated Creole menu, 3 dining rooms, a bar & weekend piano music.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 312 Exchange Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-1504
Website: http://www.pelicanclub.com/
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Reviews
connie tarbah
We went to the Pelican Club with friends and had an excellent dinner. They offer three- or four-course menus with a great variety of appetizers, mains, and desserts, and everything we tried was delicious.
I started with a Caesar salad and had the Gulf fish topped with crabmeat and hollandaise, served with green beans and fried potatoes — perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My son-in-law ordered the crispy flounder and loved it, and his scallops over artichoke leaves were beautifully presented and very tasty.
We shared several desserts around the table, and every one was amazing. The pricing was fair, and the overall experience was well worth it. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreI started with a Caesar salad and had the Gulf fish topped with crabmeat and hollandaise, served with green beans and fried potatoes — perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My son-in-law ordered the crispy flounder and loved it, and his scallops over artichoke leaves were beautifully presented and very tasty.
We shared several desserts around the table, and every one was amazing. The pricing was fair, and the overall experience was well worth it. We’ll definitely be back.
Joe Mattingly
This may not have been the best meal I ever ate in New Orleans….but it is in the top 2! Everything about this was excellent from top to bottom, from the time we walked in until we left. We started with appetizers, a crisp Caesar Salad, a tangy beet salad and a Escargot En Croute. Both salads were full of flavor and dressed perfectly. The escargot was a new experience and one that we will try again. For our entrees, one of us had the Cioppino, which was incredible, loaded with flavor, and a variety of different seafood. The other two had the Paneed Gulf Fish with Crab Meat and a Jalapeno Hollandaise. One of those two people is not a fan of hollandaise, but loved this variety. The fish was cooked perfectly, the crab light and flakey. The sauce creamy and the veggies crisp. Absolutely delectable.
For dessert, we had the Creme Brule, Coconut Pie and Bourbon Pecan Pie. The Pecan Pie was very good. The Cream Brulle was, in my sons opinion, perfect. But the absolute mastery was the Coconut Pie. Unquestionably the best I ever have had, including, as sacrilegious as this may sound, my grandmothers.
It was a bit loud, but I think that may have been more the 6 businessmen who were at the table next to our, more than the normal.
Yes, it was an expensive meal, but every bite was an experience well worth it. We will be back, sooner rather than later.
… moreFor dessert, we had the Creme Brule, Coconut Pie and Bourbon Pecan Pie. The Pecan Pie was very good. The Cream Brulle was, in my sons opinion, perfect. But the absolute mastery was the Coconut Pie. Unquestionably the best I ever have had, including, as sacrilegious as this may sound, my grandmothers.
It was a bit loud, but I think that may have been more the 6 businessmen who were at the table next to our, more than the normal.
Yes, it was an expensive meal, but every bite was an experience well worth it. We will be back, sooner rather than later.
Amber Gunn
It was a treat to celebrate our anniversary here. The escargot was SUBLIME. They were able to accommodate my celiac disease by serving it without puff pastries, and as wonderful as I can imagine those gluten puffs would be, the escargot did not need them. We also enjoyed the scallops and artichokes, short ribs, and red snapper (with a delightful spicy kick!). It was wonderful to be able to enjoy some fantastic food despite my restrictions. Our server was new and he did struggle with the wine a bit. On the third spill while pouring/refilling it felt a little untrained. We didn’t buy a really expensive bottle of wine, but if we had, I might have been upset. So that area could use a little improvement but the food was phenomenal.
… moreNadja Lewis
Service was good, fish was tasty but I would have preferred it without the deep fried coating around it; the short rib with potato was average, (I was told), and the creme brulee was decent.
… moreOlga Bak
Great food, original cocktails and classy atmosphere, you can choose a la carte or a several course dinner at a fixed price. We had a lovely dinner at Pelican’s. Thank you for an excellent evening!
… moreErika De Luna
Ate here first trip to New Orleans. The service was fantastic our server Larissa was super helpful with any questions we had. We will definitely be returning here.
… moreKristina Crawford
Absolutely loved dining here! Some of the best food we had in NOLA. Great service and location. Sitting outside was wonderful.
… moreDavid Croll (DCKyoto)
Having previously been involved with the hospitality industry, I don’t usually like to write bad reviews – everyone is human and can have an off-day, a lot of things are subjective or can be misunderstood, etc.However our recent experience at The Pelican Club pushed me over the edge.
The highlight of our first trip to New Orleans, we’d made the reservation for our final night to celebrate a family member’s 30th.
Amidst torrential rain we turned up 10 minutes early for a 7pm booking. The reception was at best lukewarm and we were bundled against a wall in the front bar area to wait with other guests for our table to be ready. We were taken through one back dining room into another, larger space where one large group were seated along one side. They were obviously out to have a good time (Friday night, New Orleans – what else?) but the noise levels were frankly ridiculous and our group of 4 were literally having to shout at each other to be heard.
Our server was professional and sympathetic, and mentioned that several other parties had complained to him, but wasn’t able to explain why the large cordoned-off area at the end of the room wasn’t being used by the party party.
The food was very good – absolutely no complaints there – and our server did his very best (although one of his colleagues seemed to be trying to out-shout the party at times).
One final gripe – one loo for the whole restaurant (another was out of order) meant that at times a queue stretched back three or four deep into our dining area.
The aim here is not to be a killjoy and I hope the party thoroughly enjoyed themselves but poor management ruined the evening for us.
… moreThe highlight of our first trip to New Orleans, we’d made the reservation for our final night to celebrate a family member’s 30th.
Amidst torrential rain we turned up 10 minutes early for a 7pm booking. The reception was at best lukewarm and we were bundled against a wall in the front bar area to wait with other guests for our table to be ready. We were taken through one back dining room into another, larger space where one large group were seated along one side. They were obviously out to have a good time (Friday night, New Orleans – what else?) but the noise levels were frankly ridiculous and our group of 4 were literally having to shout at each other to be heard.
Our server was professional and sympathetic, and mentioned that several other parties had complained to him, but wasn’t able to explain why the large cordoned-off area at the end of the room wasn’t being used by the party party.
The food was very good – absolutely no complaints there – and our server did his very best (although one of his colleagues seemed to be trying to out-shout the party at times).
One final gripe – one loo for the whole restaurant (another was out of order) meant that at times a queue stretched back three or four deep into our dining area.
The aim here is not to be a killjoy and I hope the party thoroughly enjoyed themselves but poor management ruined the evening for us.
Brian Lawson
The Pelican Club is a fantastic dining experience with a wide-ranging menu that offers something for everyone. I started with the BBQ shrimp appetizer, which was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. For the main course, I had the panéed fish stuffed with crab meat — a standout dish that was both hearty and delicious. The sides of potatoes and green beans were well-seasoned and complemented the meal nicely. On top of the excellent food, the service was top-notch. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the evening even more enjoyable. I highly recommend The Pelican Club to anyone looking for great food and a welcoming atmosphere
… moreScott Sulik
Great service and dining experience.
The food was served very quickly, especially for how busy the restaurant was for dinner.
The goat cheese salad and the spring rolls were both surprisingly great. The duck was a little on the dry side but still had great flavor.
The chocolate cake is, no joke, probably the best dessert in the city. We would (and already did) go back just for the dessert.
… moreThe food was served very quickly, especially for how busy the restaurant was for dinner.
The goat cheese salad and the spring rolls were both surprisingly great. The duck was a little on the dry side but still had great flavor.
The chocolate cake is, no joke, probably the best dessert in the city. We would (and already did) go back just for the dessert.