Pelican's On the Bayou

We stopped in to have a quick drink at the bar and did end up trying the Crawfish kickers which were similar to a hush puppy only with crawfish added, they were ok for an appetizer under ten dollars but I don't think they were made in house. I've added some pictures that don't do the outside deck area justice it looked lovely but it was too cold to sit outside that day so we sat in the bar area in the front. The reason for the three stars is the interior left a lot to be desired starting with the front lobby which was the bar area. It was simple but unfortunately had supplies piled up in one corner and stacks of paperwork on the end. It felt like you were either in a storeroom or somebody's office. The main dining room was also lack luster, basic tables and chairs you might find in a banquet hall and a food warmer station right in the middle. The service was okay. What really got me was the bill. It was thirty dollars for vodka and soda, a beer and that less than ten dollar appetizer. If we were paying for ambiance this place missed the mark.

I have eaten at Pelican's and have been very satisfied with the food and service every time. Very clean and excellent food. I highly recommend trying this restaurant.

Nothing. Owner is abusive to the employees as well as customers. Food took over an hour and a half to come out and when it did it was one plate at a time when at the table of 12, half ordered the same thing, so how hard is it to make and serve these at the same time. Most of us left without having dinner. Well NEVER go back.

Food is good, service could be better. I had the fried catfish and shrimp combo plate. The shrimp was good, but the catfish could have been cooked a bit more. The filets are kind of thick for my liking.

Very good shrimp po boys, the bread is light and not too heavy.Onion rings are good as well

Excellent service and food. We arrived close to closing time and we were greeted with the same great customer service as those who were already there. The owner was very personable and watched us as we walked to our car. Now for the food...it was amazing and very light. We all enjoyed it and will definitely be back soon.Great find in New Iberia

Just had a simple lunch out on their great deck. Caesar salad with shrimp was surprisingly good and they were generous with the delicious shrimp. The guys LOVED their PO Boys. Great hostess lady in the bar area giving us a list of "must do" while in the area.

Absolutely the worst dining experience I have had to date. Extremely slow ( we were there 3 hours) , cold food, wrong orders, orders not put into the kitchen.... The worst part was when the owner who had been there all night , but not assisting her staff, came over to the table and did not apologize, but instead became defensive and dismissive. We were never rude to the waitress. She was overwhelmed and trying to get through her shift. We just wanted them to know the issues and fix the problems. Horrible experience!

Bad service, not that busy and it takes 30 minutes and still waiting for a shrimp poboy....music is not good and waitress seems lost.......my wife has had her fried fish for 15 minutes now.....will not be back

Great service and food. I sat outside by the bayou and had the shrimp po-boy. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.