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Pelican Cafe |
The
Italian fashion gurus who created the Diesel clothing line also created the
Pelican, a jet-set hangout so kitsch it’s bizarre. With a décor reminiscent of a
cult John Waters flick, the
patio cafe, at least, is bright and breezy.
The best kept secret on tourist-trapped Ocean
Drive, the Pelican is truly the last frontier of hip on this world famous street. For a
menu that we consider to be beachy Italian, the proprietors of the Pelican
have coined the term "world basic."
Far be it from us to impose our opinions about image to the
master image makers themselves, but it is a predominantly Italian menu. And the
Italian dishes are the best of the (Italian) chef’s repertoire. Such eccentric salads
as the Mediterranean are chock full of delicate exotic vegetables and seafood,
dressed in citrusy vinaigrette. Wood fired pizzas are authentically tender crusted
specialties. Go for the Prosciutto pizza, topped with fresh mozzarella, sliced Roma
tomato, aruguala, Parma prosciutto ham and a dash of white truffle oil. House
focaccia,
doused in extra virgin olive oil, is addictive.
Pelican Cafe Restaurant Details
| Rating: |
- 3.5 stars based on
184 reviews across the Web |
| Address: |
826 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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| Phone: |
(305) 673-1000 |
| Cuisine: |
Italian |
| Price: |
$$ |
| Attire: |
Casual |
| Payment: |
Cash, All Major Credit Cards |
| Reservations: |
Yes -
Reservations recommended but not required. |
| Parking: |
Valet |
| Chef: |
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| Website: |
www.pelicanhotel.com |
| Bar Service: |
Full Bar |
| Outdoor Dining: |
Yes |
| Delivery: |
No |
| Take-Out: |
Yes |
| Catering: |
No |
| Wi-Fi: |
No |
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible |
| Hours: |
Mo-Fr 7:30am - 12pm
Sa-Su 8am - 12am |
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Reviewer: |
Linda from Indiana |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: The service was great at the bar. Did
not eat, only had a few drinks. Sat outside on the sidewalk to watch the
parade of people! |
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Reviewer: |
Jay Roberts from Cincinnati, OH |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: I
love Pelican Cafe and I love Italian food so its all in 1. I love South
Beach so much, I want to marry a beautiful woman there someday. lol! |
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Reviewer: |
Kerry Malloy from Summit, New Jersey |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: The
food and the service were very very good at this restaurant, chosen at
random off the street. All was great except an item of clothing left
behind was stolen, I assume by the staff, and management was clueless
the following day. Sorry but it left a less than stellar opinion of the
place for me, which was too bad, as I liked the food very much and our
service was great. |
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Reviewer: |
Paola from Miami, FL |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Good
food, good view, good waitressing. |
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Reviewer: |
Paula from New York |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: The
best seafood over black linguine we have ever had. We come down to SoBe
every May and we all hit Pelican for this savory dish. Watching the
scene on Ocean Drive a must do. |
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Reviewer: |
Sky from St. Louis |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Best
food. Pizza is amazing, and the Absolute Penne is the best I have ever
had. Better than Italy! |
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Reviewer: |
Michael from Indianapolis, IN |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: The
Pelican cafe is the best Cafe on Ocean Drive. Excellent food and great
service! |
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Reviewer: |
Marilyn from Rochester, NY |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: I
had the seared tuna, it was the best I ever had. My fianc? had the
spinach pasta, excellent! We had drinks there a few nights too, the
atmosphere is great! |
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Reviewer: |
Andy from
Italy |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Amazing!
Amazing! Amazing!
Amazing! |
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Reviewer: |
Stephen from
Boston, MA |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Best
Cafe on South Beach. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly. The
food is excellent; as good as any you'll find throughout all of Miami.
The atmosphere is casual as time slows from a patio view of a noisy boardwalk.
Really top notch! |
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Reviewer: |
Sarah Giagnat from
Connecticut |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: My
friends and I travel to Miami Beach whenever we can and the Pelican Café
tops our list of restaurants there. Wonderful food and great ambiance.
Get a table outside, watch the people walk by, and enjoy the scene.
The Girls from CT! |
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Reviewer: |
Craig Hutto from
Newport, RI. |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: Well
it was marvelous!! I experienced
their beef tartar
and the N.Y strip cooked to perfection.
My waiter was polite, aware
and courteous. I could not have asked
for better service or food!!
An excellent restaurant!!!
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Reviewer: |
Carmela from
New Jersey |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: The
food was incredible! The pasta was perfectly cooked and portioned! But
the selling feature for the cafe is the staff, funny, friendly but not
fake! I wish them the best of luck!!! |
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Reviewer: |
Layla from
Tennessee |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: Very
trendy atmosphere and people. Excellent food
and great wine menu. Very good patio -- enjoy
the breeze from the Atlantic while eating. |
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Reviewer: |
Kaysee from
Washington |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: I've
spent long weekends and vacationed in South Beach many times and I am
always amazed by the food, specifically the Calamari, and the staff at
this restaurant. Amazing and worth every dime. It's always the first
place I go for a meal during my stay and the last place for a meal the
day I leave. |
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