Reviews for The Pelican Restaurant in Sewell, NJ
Abundantly clear that this place has changed hands. One of the worst dining experiences ever in our opinion. Ordered fried... calamari. It was so over cooked it was hard to chew. Poorly executed. Next up…oysters. As soon as it entered my mouth it wasrepulsive. Tasted like swamp mud and smelled. Gave all of them back to our server. The chef/owner started yelling at us that theoysters are fresh and they are fine. He even had the server come to the table with some sort of card that was supposed to provethey had been harvested a few days ago. Problem was ya missed the point. Repulsive. Instead we get yelled at. Then salads showup. Wilted and brown and not at all good. But there was a beet salad that was served hot. Anyone who has ever cooked knows thatbeets have a very distinctive powerful flavor. These had zero taste of anything. Zero. If you closed your eyes and someone askedwhat are you eating you would have no idea. Not fresh at all. Then the entrees show up. Crab imperial. Gee maybe in some otherland because it was not even close. It was crab cake mixture in a ramekin. It was also the exact stuffing used in the flavorlesssalmon that was ridiculously priced. I’ll bet if we ordered crab cakes it would have been the same thing. Like I said it isabundantly clear this place is NOT anywhere near what it was under previous owners. I know one thing if I come down with foodpoisoning from the rotten oyster I will be sure the community finds out and will see you in court. Funny how the good reviewsare from months and months ago or a year or so. Also funny how many of the pictures shown are of the old restaurant and it’sdishes. We used to go here all the time. Never ever again. Yelling at your customers? Seriously? Cut your losses while you can.Big thumbs down on every level. Read more
Had a delicious meal of red snapper and sea bass..both stuffed with jumbo crab! Yummy! Good service from Valerie and byob always... helps the bill! Will definitely return! Thank you! Read more
Food was very good and the service was fantastic, I had red snapper stuffed with crab meat with mushrooms risotto and my wife... had seared scallops with mushroom ravioli. Definitely recommend trying this place. It's pricey but you get nice amount for cost.Try it and enjoy. Read more
First time there, I had salmon stuff with crab it was delicious. Place is very clean , and waitress was very nice . I will... definitely go back .Bring your own wine ..and enjoy !! And if u need a job they are hiring!! Read more
The fresh grouper stuffed with jumbo lump was awesome. Jennifer was our server and she was very friendly and did a great job.
The food and the service was really good. Surprised to find it in this location. I had the zucchini Crab Cake. It was wonderful... and delicious! I am picky about my Crab cakes since I am from Baltimore. This is the best I've had in New Jersey. I also had thePineapple Shrimp. My man had the Oysters and Steak. He was very pleased with both. He is also particular about his steak. Theservice was great too. Will definitely visit again:) Read more
This place is incredible. Owners and chefs have impeccable taste. Food was simple, healthy, fresh and effective. One of the best... meals (seafood) I've had in a while. Read more
This was avery nice restaurant. Atmosphere was nice . Very well decorated and clean restaurant. The food was outstanding. I... had the Crab cakes, they were outstanding. 2 large crab cakes with delicious taste. Read more