A crisp blend of traditional and contemporary
(504) 613-5378
312 Exchange Aly
(Bienville Street)
New Orleans,
LA
70130
29.9546
-90.0669
Neighborhoods: French Quarter - CBD, French Quarter
Pelican Club Restaurant & Bar
Last updated 7.02.09
What People Are Saying About The Pelican Club
The Owner
The Pelican Club
Owner
The Pelican Club, offering a wide range of fabulous New Orleans dishes, consists of three dining rooms and a large bar fashioned from a handsome, 19th-century French Quarter townhouse, rising from the corner of Bienville Street and Exchange Place in the heart of the French Quarter. Owner, Richard Hughes, and his wife, Jean Stinnett-Hughes, transformed a neglected architectural gem into a welcoming restaurant decorated in a crisp blend of traditional and contemporary. Each room has its own ambiance, created with such diverse elements as burnished Louisiana cypress, contemporary paintings…
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – This secluded off-street bistro draws an enthusiastic mix of locals, business types and guests of nearby French Quarter hotels. Expect a study in contrasts. The beautifully renovated front bar and wood-paneled dining space set an intimate tone, while the expansive marble-floored rear rooms are active and convivial. – – The Food – Louisiana seafood, served with a distinctive Asian twist, is the star. The dynamic chefs integrate Pacific influences on such dishes as a refreshingly light seafood fricassee and pot stickers plump with crawfish and shrimp. The…
10/16/07
Traditional New Orleans
by tailgateking
Back room was very noisy. Wait staff was very professional, courteous and devoted to our needs.
Food was very good and overall worth the money. This is not the place for a quiet, romantic evening.
- Pros: Traditional New Orleans, noisy, robust, everyone engaging in conversation.
- Cons: Noisy, not a very romantic type of setting if you are loking for that.
10/14/07
Quite Impressed Overall
by donkoz
We were extremely happy with our dinning experience. We had a new young waiter that had a difficult time uncorking our bottle of wine but that was the worst we can say about the entire night of service from him. He was very attentive, knowledgeable and right on top of most everything.
The food was outstanding and the wine pairing was terrific.
The one and only complaint I have is that due to the fact that there was three large parties dinning in the same room it was extremely noisy! Noisy to the extent that you thought you were some kids bar or sports bar. The restaurant was conveniently located within walking distance from our hotel and there were a number of large conferences being held there at the Marriott and that might explain the large groups dinning there. Other than the noise, we couldn't find a thing that we'd change. The food was just delicious and outstanding. I would definitely return and try it again!
- Pros: Great food and more than adequate service.
- Cons: Extremely noisy the night we dined there.
11/24/05
Food and Wine Pairing
by joannbushong
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at The Pelican Club on July 7, 2005. We chose the 5-course meal with wine parring - an excellent choice! The waiter, Lance, allowed us to keep our menu so that we could make notes about each course and the wine tasting. A WONDERFUL dining experience. Our compliments to Chef Richard Hughes and Chef Chin Ling for a truly exquisite meal. I'm continue to search for recipes for the Trio Of Creme Brulee!
- Pros: food & wine pairings, excellent food
- Cons: Door wouldn't open!, noisy in back room
The Details on The Pelican Club
Parking:
Validated parking is available at Hotel Monteleone.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Message from The Pelican Club
- Fresh seafood
- Black Angus steaks
- French Quarter Locale
The Pelican Club, offering a wide range of fabulous New Orleans dishes, consists of three dining rooms and a large bar fashioned from a handsome, 19th-century French Quarter townhouse, rising from the corner of Bienville Street and Exchange Place in the heart of the French Quarter.
Owner, Richard Hughes, and his wife, Jean Stinnett-Hughes, transformed a neglected architectural gem into a welcoming restaurant decorated in a crisp blend of traditional and contemporary.
Each room has its own ambiance, created with such diverse elements as burnished Louisiana cypress, contemporary paintings by New Orleans artists, antique prints, and the dramatic contrast of black-leather banquettes against cream-colored brick walls. Such an atmosphere is sure to make your meal feel like a truly New Orleans experience.
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