PleaseMrMusic
Myself and 3 friends visited yesterday and had a wonderful experience! We had a family member visiting from Montana that had heard about the Blind Pelican online and wanted to visit while she was here. We were NOT disappointed! Ben was our server, and we cannot say enough good things about him. He was quick witted, funny, adorable, and very attentive to our needs. He also makes FANTASTIC drinks, which were the highlight of our visit. I have to say the Pineapple Coconut Mojito was probably the best drink I’ve EVER had. Our food was served hot and was delicious. The garlic parm wings were fantastic (sorry I made a mess and spilled the ranch….did I mention the drinks were good?). My only (minor) complaint is I wish they had a few more options for land lovers like myself that don’t eat seafood.
We highly recommend visiting if in the area, or taking the drive from wherever you are… it’s worth it.
Be sure to ask for Ben.
… moreJC Chanowsky
We’ve waited over two years to finally visit Blind Pelican, and it was absolutely worth it.
This place lives up to the hype. The Bloody Mary alone is an experience, loaded with king crab legs, snow crab clusters, filet, shrimp, grilled cheese, bacon, and more. It’s unreal and somehow still perfectly balanced and delicious.
Service was outstanding from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was fun, and everything felt intentional.
Yes, it’s an experience and priced accordingly, but it was worth every penny. We left with no food wasted and zero regrets.
If you’re a Bloody Mary fan or just want a fun, memorable meal, Blind Pelican is a must-visit.
… moreL Bro
Was excited to check this place out from so the social media posts and ads. It had a lot of boat and ocean decor which gave it a beachy touch. From the outside it just looks like a restaurant in a brick shopping center but when you get inside it looks as you’d expect a seafood place to look like. They had a lot of choices of old fashions. There was a lot of seasonal special drinks to choose from. I went in the late afternoon during the week, so it wasn’t crowded at all. It have the feeling of a lot of regulars who go. The menu had a lot to choose from. The sides section had a lot of good homemade sounding options. I ended up getting a smores martini, the crabcake sandwich and red potatoes. The potatoes were good and unique, the martini looked pretty, and the crabcake was filling. I plan to come back and try other food items and another specialty drink to see if I like those better. The employees were nice, the parking was easy, and it seems they have a fun bloody Mary following.
… moreHeather Payne
My amazing bestie took me here for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint!! We ordered Key Lime Mojitos and hushpuppies to start and they were yummy! We ordered their viral bloody mary “The Kraken” this beautiful work of art came adorned with Shrimp, Bacon ,Grilled cheese, Lobster tail, a pound of crab and veggies! It was scrumptious and was the talk of the patio! Our server Chase was great and did a good job of keeping our needs met. The bloody mary itself was a bit spicy for my liking but by the time of indulging in all of it’s features I’m not sure that it mattered to much. We would have liked to have sat inside but it was over an hour wait for that. Saturday at 5:30 pm. This place is top notch and with their growing success they may need a bigger venue. All in all it was wonderful and delicious and we will most certainly return. Thank you, Blind Pelican and staff for a memorable birthday dinner.
… moreBurrell Clark
Enjoy a wonderful day today trying out a new restaurant ❤️. The service was awesome and the food was delicious. The biggest attraction was the drinks, which allowed your imagine to run freeeee….☺️ ❤️ The Salad, Mahi-Mahi, Loster, Shrimp, yesssssssss I want it all; had to unbuckle my belt . I have one request; just give me another option for sauce. That I can put on my loster roll other mayo. This restaurant gave me so much joy, we will be back Blind Pelican.
… moreRyan Lazear
Very famous for their cocktail menu and Bloody Mary’s. Extensive seafood menu. Very cool vibe. Much smaller than we expected, may need to call ahead during prime time hours.
… morenrgriffi6565
Ate. Et. Eaten. Remarkably shrimp! A shrimp to be tasted along with puppy, hushed, and ring, onioned. A delectable display; nibble upon thy fry. Fairly we hasten oneself away from the ocean, only to have its call crash back unto you like one upon many waves. Eat, yes, and break bread, or in this fried case, breading.
… moreMeredith Mastromauro
We have been wanting to visit The Blind Pelican for a while, and finally took the plunge for my husband’s birthday. This trip will absolutely not be our last. The place was packed on a Tuesday night (it’s not a huge space, especially in the winter when outside seating isn’t available, so plan accordingly). Our wait time was exactly what the hostess promised, and service was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. All staff were phenomenal and checked on us while we were waiting as well as once we were seated. The staff aren’t overly attentive, which we love (they checked on us enough to be helpful but otherwise just let us enjoy our meal).
We obviously HAD to try the crazy fun bloody mary’s. They were delicious – exceptional bloody mary’s, and all of the food on top was perfectly cooked and a joy to eat. I had the Taco Tuesday special – lobster tacos with a mango salsa that made me do a happy dance, and my husband had the steak and scallops. Everything was so good and worth the price, in my opinion. Quality seafood can be pricey in central NC, but worth it! The bloody mary’s are obviously a novelty item – but the quality was so outstanding that I would actually order one again (which is saying a lot as I figured it would be a one and done).
I can’t wait to go back and try all of the other items on their menu – including some fun drinks & apps we didn’t have room to try this time.
If you’re on the fence, just go! You will be glad you did!
… moreTara Thurston
Everything i was hoping for. Service. Very attentive. Kaitlyn checked in on us on about Every course. I observed. Rich the manager on duty check in with everyone, even stood at the hostess station when they step away to seat some one.
The bloody mary was Everything we hope for the add food was warm. When we got it. The old fashion. We got weith scallops and bacon. The scallops warm when it came to the table . Black and grouper sandwich and shrimp burger. More than we hoped for. Clam chowder clam in every bite. 5 star and a must try .
… moreCathy Reddell
So excited to finally eat at this place after seeing it on FB for so many years. The drinks were incredible and service outstanding! And the Bloody Mary was way over the top!
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