Pelican's Reef
Specialties: At Pelican's Reef in Cincinnati, we work hard to bring you the best seafood in the city with friendly service. We are committed to providing you with a unique and enjoyable experience and we invite you to stop by for an unforgettable meal today! We make sure that our food is always the highest standard. If our seafood was any fresher, we'd be servin' it off the dock! Our team has created a robust menu featuring fresh and tasty seafood. Inspired by what is seasonally available, we bring you the freshest flavors and work with the best fish around. Our vibe is laid-back, Jimmy Buffet-inspired, and features kitschy signage. Much of our artwork has been donated by our loyal customers who remember to bring us things from tropical vacations! In addition to being a fun place for friends, we're also family friendly so bring the little ones on your next visit! Stop in today for an ice cold beer and a platter of oysters. What could be better? Established in 1994. Pelican's Reef has been serving up the best seafood in Cincinnati with the best service around since 1994. Our mission is to serve great, memorable meals in a friendly and comfortable environment. With over 20 years of tremendous success so far, we look forward to adding you to our long list of happy, loyal customers.
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Joe Bush
Jun 25, 2020
My first visit....The place had distanced tables and very clean atmosphere. The food was amazing in both taste and presentation. The Caesar Salad is very good. The lobster fritters with Jalapeno tartar sauce is delicious. Their Crab cakes are more Crab than cake and that was delicious and that fresh ocean taste with the twice bake potato and asparagus was soooo good. Their coconut Shrimp was great as you not only had the flaky coconut texture bit could taste a hint of the coconut. The shrimp comes with a pepper sauce that is not as peppery as it is sweet and delicious. This was indeed awesome food.
James Jones
Nov 24, 2021
Food was fairly decent. The fish sandwich was a little over cooked at the edges, but overall it was pretty decent. A small pin bone was found in the salmon on the salad. Not to be unexpected, but could have been a bit more careful. The fries and onion rings both came out really well, and I personally feel this is where they shine the most. The pier restaurant theme was interesting and I was into it. Staff was really friendly as well.
Natasha Cain
Apr 09, 2022
This place was amazing!! We had our weekly lunch with our large family and everyone was happy. Great variety and pleasant atmosphere. Our waitress was very sweet and personable and offered great suggestions! Adding this place in rotation for us.
Amanda S.
Feb 04, 2023
What a hidden gem!! Perfect type of place for me, I just wish we lived on the same side of town! Will definitely stop by again when in the area! The coconut shrimp with the sides (clam chowder and Caesar salad) were amazing. The salad was huge to be considered a side, could’ve been it’s own meal lol. My husband, not a seafood guy, had the chicken club sandwich which looked amazing and he loved it. So yes, they do have stuff for the non seafood people, but the seafood is amazing. Can’t wait to go back. The server, was so attentive and such a nice guy. Met the owner who was extremely gracious for our visit! Love it!
Todd Lowry
May 19, 2025
To start... the service team worked as a team. They were topshelf!! We felt welcomed. The food... Wow! I had their Shrimp and Grits from the special menu. I try Shrimp and Grits all over holiday travels. Pelicans Reef is hands down the best I have had! My wife loved the Mahi Mahi.
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Address: 7261 Beechmont Ave,Cincinnati, OH 45230
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