I used Yelp to select this restaurant for lunch. I came in an 4 employees were sitting around in…read moretheir phones. I was told to seat myself. After a few minutes one came over asking if I wanted the buffet which looked good but I wasn't that hungry. I ordered a Po Boy off the menu. It took a really long time. All the while watching the waitress try and get something off her shoe. Once the cook said my food ready, she was still messing with her shoe. Someone else brought my food. Once I started to eat it, it was slathered in mayo and there were very few shrimp on it. The few that were supplied were tasty.The fries were cold. I ate about half my meal and left all the fries. No one ever checked on me or asked if I wanted a refill in my drink. This place has potential if the employees cared. I won't be returning when in the area. Maybe it was just a bad day but that was my experience. I dislike giving bad reviews but I was nauseous the rest of the day from all the mayo

Stoped on a Sunday afternoon in my way home on a long trip the food is amazing and super fresh the…read moreatmosphere is very Louisiana and the service was over the top I will make this drive to eat here again

This was a great experience. Had a reserved table for old friends to meet. Waitress was on point…read moretook all the kidding to heart and made for a great time The food that was chosen was varied the pork chop was delicious and could not eat it all, all salads were perfect. The potato with crawfish was perfect. Along with appetizers and drinks well worth the $$$. Just an overall great time. thanks CLAY

The food was good but the experience wasn't for our family. We walked in and a girl who was…read moretraining was staring at us, and didn't smile. We were seated by a hostess and then learned the girl who was staring was being trained on our table. No changing table in the restroom and no kids menu, so cannot recommend for people with children. Overall, the lack of hospitality and dismissive staff is going to keep us from going back.

Decent food- not overly fancy. More casual. Service was…read morefine, not all that busy. Appetizers came out hot, mushrooms were good, I added salt to them. Chicken Cobb salad was the best, very fresh and the chicken was grilled well. Fish was a little dry, and the bbq shrimp was ok, not overly flavorful. Glad we finally made it in- decent spot

In short, horrible service experience on two different visits, and the food is not anything to…read moreovercompensate for the lack of decent service. The first time we dined here was in 2017, maybe, during which time the server slung our children's food across the table while setting it down-- french fries can roll off a plate with gusto! It was when the server placed the food back on the plate for the kids to eat as if we didn't all see what had just happened that put us off to coming back here. Fast forward to June 2026, it's a Saturday evening and the place my husband and I wanted to go was packed. We decided to give The Fat Pelican another try. When we walked in, there were only three tables occupied. As we stood there waiting for any signs of life from someone employed by this place, we could feel the stares from a particular table, as if trying to warn us to leave while we still could. But hindsight is always 20/20. A sweaty man emerged from the kitchen and told us we could have a seat wherever we liked. As we looked over the menu, I noted the shrimp plates all indicated (imported), which is pretty odd, being close enough to the gulf, and because our booth was right next to a poster celebrating some Louisiana Shrimp festival. I ordered unsweetened tea, which was more watery than tea, and patiently requested a soda instead, which he forgot about. One of the original 3 tables energetically waived sweaty man down, asking for their check so they could leave. Another quickly followed suit. The third table may have been playing mahjong-- they were clearly content in being out and visiting their friends. When it was our turn for what may have finally been the undivided attention of the server, we ordered. My husband ordered a steak. "We're out of steak"........ I ordered while he reconsidered the menu, really wanting to just abort the whole mission. There is a $1.50 up-charge for the loaded baked potato, which would have not been a big deal, but my husband's "loaded baked potato" was dry. We didn't bother to hunt the sweaty man down to ask for more butter, because we were both pretty frustrated. Because we were looking forward to a place that included dessert with their meal, we absolutely ordered the chocolate fudge cake. Look-- no shade on Duncan Hines or their brownies, but that is clearly what we each paid $8.99 for. You could literally taste the Duncan Hines, which was topped with ice cream and some confusing blue berries. It was a relief to pay out and leave, especially since the indie hits playlist had started its second loop. If you're still reading and wondering.. no one else came in to dine while we were there. There won't be a third time.

It's a quaint small place with clean rustic Mexican decor. We had great service. Chips were hot,…read morethin and crispy with tangy well seasoned salsa! Good chips and salsa makes a Mexican restaurant and this was a great start. Wife and I share chicken and shrimp fajitas and oh my goodness they were amazing. We loved the grilled onions and bell peppers with the chicken and shrimp. Plenty of hot tortillas to complete our meals. Large portions we could barely eat it all, but did. Loved it. We will come back.

This is our local Mexican restaurant in our town and we eat here frequently. The owners are awesome…read moreand run a very great good quality business. We love the fish tacos, the chimichanga, the freshness of their food and the salsa. This local restaurant draws a crowd for miles based on their reputation. If you get a chance to eat here, you will not be disappointed!

Been several times, the food is always delicious and cooked to order. Service / staff is always…read morepeak, and the lamp in the center of the table always sets the theme and mood correctly!

This spot wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't for me. The young man working the bar was…read morereally kind, which I appreciated, but overall the vibe felt very "deep South"and not in a way that felt welcoming to someone who looks like me. I was just passing through, heading to my hotel while traveling for work, and stopped in because it's super convenient right off the feeder road near downtown. The food was okay, nothing special. I got the sense that it's probably popular with locals, but personally, I didn't feel super comfortable and probably wouldn't go back or recommend it. Just kind of a forgettable experience overall.

Very generous helping and just the right taste for my fish plate. Always good and not overly salty.read more

Great southern food!! The fried green tomatoes & fried okra were as good as it gets!…read moreChicken fried chicken w/white gravy was fall down delicious tooo

I visited this famous Bistro today, drawn in by the absolutely magnificent, sprawling green lawn…read moreout front. While the exterior landscape is truly great, the interior aesthetic is quite a surprising departure eccentrically decorated to evoke the feel of a cozy, whimsical mouse family house. It is certainly an unconventional choice, but it keeps the atmosphere intimate and entirely uncrowded. I settled into a perfectly serene, quiet area to dine. The hospitality was lovely from the start; the server was incredibly friendly and immediately offered a refreshing drink. I must note that their menu is absolutely complete, offering an impressive array of selections. For my entree, I ordered their signature grilled chicken, and it was an absolute triumph. The chicken was exceptionally tender, succulent, and seasoned to absolute perfection. While the indoor decor is rather eclectic, the culinary execution and the stunning outdoor setting make this place feel like a lost nirvana. A thoroughly wonderful experience I will most certainly be returning!

Great service very good food no matter what you feel like eating very friendly workersread more

Food is always fresh & cooked well. To go is easy & surprisingly fast! Service with a smile…read more Portions are large. Always have enough for another snack or meal!

You walk in and order at the counter. You get a buzzer and take your seat. Drinks are pour…read moreyourself. Food comes out quickly and is fresh and flavorful! Inside is woodsy and campy. Staff is friendly.