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Pelican Grill

1500 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
613 526 5229
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Ranked #3 of 1,225 restaurants in Ottawa
Price range: RM45 - RM145
Cuisines: Seafood
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I took my boyfriend here last night for his birthday and we both absolutely love, love, loved it! The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Neither of us had been there before and we both really like seafood. It takes a lot for us to be impressed with new places, but we definitely were with this one. We... More

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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The Pelican Grill in Ottawa not only is an institution, but one that has kept the high level of excellence we're used to. The ingredients are always fresh and the best and their cook knows what to do with his ingredients, so you get a lot more than you pay for. Classic dishes with an innovative touch and very knowledgeable... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Today was the launch of The Pelican Grill's brand new Sunday Brunch which is served from 9 AM till 2 PM. Here's the menu: http://www.pelicanfisheryandgrill.com/Portals/123/CustomPages/Pelican%20Brunch.pdf Our table of 4 were served by staff who were enthusiastic, polite and efficient. The menu was explained in great detail as we munched on freshly baked divine banana bread. My choice was the very... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Today I had the lobster bisque, shared some crab cakes and had a fabulous grilled arctic char. The restaurant is tiny but you are served on lovely copper topped tables. The meals are a delight and the fish perfectly prepared. For fish lovers this is a treat not to be missed, The bisque was spicy but not overly so. The... More

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See 26 more reviews by Karine427 for Ottawa
Rio de Janeiro
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

My wife and I had a great lunch in this restaurant located away from the city center and with good parking facilities. We had calamari oysters Manhattan clam chowder all excellent. The main dish was Thai shrimp which was good. We drank a nice Pinot Gris. Great meal.

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Ate at the Pelican Grill last night with a roommate after reading on Trip advisor. You walk by the fish market to get into the restaurant, which is small and intimate. If going on a weekend, I would suggest making reservations. We shared the mussels in white wine sauce (which were pretty good), but the calamari was amazing (and only... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I am not a fish eater but the beer-battered halibut fish and chip dinner was absolutely delicious. The side sauce was perfect- not your average tartar sauce and the coleslaw was creamy and delicious. The fries were fresh-cut /skin-on and were perfectly crispy. The fish was not fishy tasting at all but had a mild sweet flavour. My mon had... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Very nice place, waiter presents himself very well, food was great, prices are acceptable, I will return

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This is a combined seafood store and restaurant Good prices, good food, nice service A bit small and difficult to find in the corner of the mall but worth trying The fish and chips is quite good

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

I bought a $7.00 Groupon for a $15.00 lunch at Pelican Fishery and Grill. This place reminds me of Lapointe's Fish Market in the Byward Market except that here, the fish market and restaurant are in the same building. Also, here, the food is far from plain and bland. I was seated near the window. The restaurant is located in... More

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