Pelican Club Restaurant Review
312 Exchange Alley (Bienville St.) 
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New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-1504 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Open
Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Dressy
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| Somehow, this French Quarter gem flies beneath the local restaurant radar, but it is well worth finding. With its own distinctive chic, proprietor-chef Richard Hughes' restaurant divides its culinary allegiances among the food cultures of Louisiana, Asia and the American Southwest. The fruits of the sea take the spotlight. Saluting the bounty of Southeast U.S. waters, Hughes offers a simple panéed Gulf fish topped with jumbo lump crab meat. The menu also includes such items as a roasted Australian lamb with a rosemary pesto crust. The lighter side of traditional Asian cooking is represented by spring rolls stuffed with fresh vegetables and served with three dipping sauces. If this restaurant has a fault, it's that the food is sometimes too continental in style and generic in presentation to be recommended over nearby restaurants specializing in the local food culture. Still, for two decades Pelican Club has been operating in its tucked-away French Quarter location, thanks largely the chef’s consistent dedication to quality and creativity. Wine service is well above the local average, and the list, with a special focus on California and France, is diverse and selective enough to provide an ideal bottle for the food. For a uniquely sweet ending to your meal, try the vanilla bean and brandy crème brûlée. |
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