I completely forgot to check in but wow, this place is delicious! My 1st impression was the smell of the firewood. You definitely will smell like you went to a bonfire it's not overwhelming but it sets the tone. Server was top notch. He was so knowledgeable about the menu with great recommendations. Friendly and professional. Wow the food is just exquisite. The potatoes took the prize for me but then the stake and that cheesecake, oh boy! The rest of the items, the salad and the beef tartare were delicious too. The place is not too big so I recommend reservations. The noise it's average to quiet. They have parking in the front of the building and on the street. Overall this place is nice and not fancy at all but definitely dress nice. Perfect for a nice dinner with great food. read more

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Finally got around to trying Pelican & Pig for my birthday dinner this year after neglecting them for many years. I was very pleased with the ambiance, service, & quality of the food. My favor dish would probably be the roasted sweet potatoes with burrata which is a MUST. The pork entree I had was also exceptional. Our server was so nice & willing to talk with me about her favorite bars in the area & what she likes most on the menu. Everybody in my party enjoyed the meal greatly. Would not hesitate to come back & I will! read more

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First time out of town visitor. We were made aware of this restaurant due to "Somebody Feed Phil". Entree sizes were perfect. Shareables were perfect for 2. I'd recommend the counter so you can see the kitchen activity. Not a ton of parking. I'd rate the steak Top 2 all time I've ever had. read more

Pelican & Pig - Salmon on top. Ribeye on bottom - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This is one of the truly fantastic restaurants in Nashville. Everything was top notch! I heard about the restaurant from the show "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix. I gotta say...Phil knows his food! When I looked up information about the restaurant, the atmosphere was described as southern gothic. I did not know what that meant. As I sat down and looked around, I instantly understood what southern gothic meant. And no, I can't explain it. Some things just have to be experienced! The food was fantastic. We had oysters to start. Very original flavor and very fresh. There was a little salty kick with each bite. We had beef tartare as another appetizer and it was some of the best we have ever had. I had the ribeye and it was perfectly cooked, great flavor and incredibly juicy. My wife had the salmon (she never gets salmon at a restaurant because her brother lives in Alaska, fed it to her straight out of the river and now she won't eat it anywhere else). And she loved it. She loved my ribeye (and she hates ribeye). The dessert was to die for. Our waitress was fantastic. Our courses could not have been timed better if we had been sitting in the middle of the kitchen banging our forks when we wanted more food. And our server was always available but never hovering. I saw all of the awards this place won in 2019. Whoever gave them needs to come back because this place is deserving of all the accolades a restaurant can get in 2025. Smiley face and a star! read more

My food obsessed best friend and I have been lucky enough to eat at some of the best restaurants across the country and our dinner tonight at the still P&P blew us away! I have driven by 1 million times and have never thought to stop in and I'm kicking myself for not finding this gem sooner. We started with cocktails and mocktails that I gushed about so much that our kickass waitress Alannah wrote the recipe out for me. For food we started off with the whipped feta, corn ribs, and sweet potatoes and every time they brought something out I thought "this meal cannot get better" and was quickly proven wrong. Thankfully, we got one entree to split because the portion sizes are very generous and the ribeye was so delicious and buttery we were just silently chewing and sighing aloud. We ended the meal with red velvet cheesecake that was the perfectly sweet ending to the best meal I've had in this city in a long time. The vibe in here is so perfectly curated for East Nashville. Perfect part date night and a great place to grab dinner with friends. Whoever had the aux cord tonight was playing early 2000s R&B and it was the cherry on top of a lovely meal. read more

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This was by far one of the best dining experiences in Nashville! We indulged in both raw and fire roasted blue point oysters. Fire roasted were awesome! The waitress coursed the meal which lent itself to a great experience all around. See photos - they speak for themselves. We will be back. Note - the menu is small so I suggest looking at it before you make a reservation. Especially if you or your party are picky eaters. read more

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We love this place, especially sitting at the chefs counter. Great Service, but just a little slow Definitely a place to check out. Their grilled oysters are amazing along with the Food selections. Casual ambiance, but cute neighborhood place. read more

3.5 Ham hocks.... Pelican & Pig has hits and misses. Some plates were pure ecstasy other were, well, sorta okay. The good: Amazing pork chop that dreams are made of. The meat is perfection, the seasoning and grilling of that cut was stunning. I drool thinking of it. Beef Tartare that will bring you back to the 60s heydays of that dish. Excellent meat and excellent seasoning...plus those peppers on top,,,, oh my Great potatoes that were buttery seasoned goodness. Great cocktails. The sorta whatever: Carrots were a big snooze ( not cooked well and boring seasoning). Shishito peppers ( I can cook these at home just like this...nothing inspiring) Corn Ribs ( this is the much hailed item and basically it is a way to take corn off the cob. Sure its sorta novel and the seasoning was good but like don't go cray over it) The Bad The trout was poorly presented... I mean I wouldn't even touch it. Personally Trout should always have a crispy skin and this was not and sort of yuck. The three chocolate cookies for dessert were the most sad thing I have ever seen. I mean I should have gone to Walgreens and bought a box of pepperidge farm instead....big sigh. Service was fine and the atmosphere was okay. Good place to try but I don't think I would come back on my next trip to Nashville. read more

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An intimate spot, that is dimly lit and gives a little southern gothic vibe. I was headed to a goth show at the east room so perhaps it was just also my already tinted lens being applied. The menus are limited, but with some great selections. If you have picky eaters in your party, either review the menu in advance or perhaps try your luck elsewhere. That goes for the food and the wine. I was sold with the wine menu though. They had an orange wine on the list! Rare that a spot carries one. I was starving so I devoured three apps/dishes. I started with the beets and then also ordered the roasted carrots and the burrata. Everything was so delicious but portions are small. The carrots and burrata were listed as shareables but I had no issue polishing them off myself. I even left still a little hungry. To be fair, I did miss lunch. Definitely a quality over quantity spot, so perhaps another factor to keep in mind with your party's needs. read more

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Came here on Saturday night with 6;45pm reservation. Front staff - first impression was not great. Never smiled - she seemed miserable. Ambiance nice, dark - it is loud but I'm sure if you came early that wouldn't be an issue. Server / waitress - friendly and attentive Knowledgeable about menu Food - Focaccia was so good! I had zero expectations for this tan and I fell in love with it - just the right amount of garlic flavor too! broccolini and potatoes were great! So much flavor too! Steaks were perfect - love that they're sliced before being served. Overall it was really good and we will go back. The menu is limited so I'd suggest taking a look before going there to make sure the menu fits your taste. read more

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Went to Pelican and pig. The outside doesn't look like much well you couldn't be more wrong. Our server Jake was fantastic. He walk us through the different items that we were interested in. We started with the burrata a melted cheese on crostini. This was delicious.Next we had the the Brussels sprouts I couldn't believe the flavor. They had a glaze with a pecan and bacon pieces. And these were enough for 2. Then came the main course. I had the strip steak. My wife had the ribeye. We both thought these were to die for the flavors were so different with the seasoning between the 2. We also had the Yukon potato which were excellent . Then we split a piece of banana pudding cheese cake. It had crispy crumbs that were awesome. This was 1 of my top 5 meals my wife and I were so impressed with this meal. Really good! read more

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Nick and I stopped here for dinner. We did not have a reservation but the bar has open seating. The bartender was extremely nice and helpful. We did not understand the menu but she explained it all. We shared the meal since neither of us was really hungry. I was a little surprised at the cost, but the food was amazing!! All of it! Everything had rich, robust flavor and was cooked to perfection!! The portions were plenty for sharing. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I cannot say enough about how great everything we tried was out of this world. Was some of the best food n Nashville that we had. Highly recommend. read more

Pelican & Pig - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Pelican & Pig has been on our list for a while and I finally happened across a table when we were looking for plans. Parking is a little tough in this area but we wound up finding someone who was pulling out from right out front so it worked out for us. You may want to look up options beforehand if you have parking anxiety like me. Our server was friendly and helpful without being overbearing or rushing us. She let us know that we could order all at once and the kitchen would pace our meal out for us. My tablemates started with some wine and I was impressed with several options in the NA menu -- a few beers and mocktails -- and got an NA juicy IPA which was everything I wanted it to be. We decided to go with just one entree for 3 of us since the ribeye was a healthy 18 ounces, so we got two "snacks" and two "shareable" to go with our steak. The burrata was melty, garlicky, and fragrant with some extra crispy thin crostini. It was a little hard to get out since it was warm and the cheese pull was real, but it was a solid start. The beets had sesame and I believe apple and were nicely balanced with a creamy sauce. The corn ribs were the table favorite -- as I would expect for the only thing specifically recommended by our server. Packed with flavor, smoky, a little kick, with a great creamy sauce to balance out the seasoning. They're a little messy like actual ribs but so so worth it. The Brussels sprouts were a healthy helping, huge sprouts that were crispy but not overly so, well seasoned, and balanced nicely with apples and goat cheese. And the ribeye with crispy onion pieces and whipped blue cheese (drool!) was fantastic! Overall, food was super flavorful, ambiance was cozy without being stuffy or super dark, service was great, and the pacing was perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable meal. We'll be back. read more

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Absolutely fabulous on all fronts- service, flavors, creativity, craft cocktails... wow. Can't wait to go back. read more

Pelican & Pig - Red velvet cheesecake - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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After reading all the outstanding reviews, we decided to come here for our one year anniversary. Overall, we were sadly underwhelmed. When we booked the reservation, it asked what it is for, and we put that it is our first anniversary. We weren't looking for anything special, but it was never acknowledge throughout the night which is not normal for what we've experienced for other special occasions dining in Nashville. The drinks were well balanced and the appetizers were mostly tasty. We had the corn ribs, baked oysters and fingerlings. We were impressed with the ribs and oysters but the fingerlings were dry and overcooked. Now for the entrees, we ordered both the ribeye and the New York strip, medium rare. The ribeye didn't have any pink and was unfortunately so chewy that I was unable to finish. The New York strip was slightly overcooked as well. So I suggest ordering a grade below your normal desired temperature. We'd come back for the appetizers but we were sadly not happy with the entrees for the price. read more

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Holy cow, this place is great! The Corn Ribs are absolutely amazing. It's like a deconstructed elote, but waaaayy better. The pork chop is really good too! I'd say it's the 2nd best pork chop I've ever had. And lastly, the banana pudding cheesecake is probably the best cheesecake I've ever had..but I also love bananas so I wouldn't recommend it if you're not a banana fan. The cookie dessert was a safe, amazing option as well. My server, Jake, was such a nice dude and always had a smile on his face. Our waters were always full. And the ambiance is very nice. It's not to the point where I feel obligated to wear something nice, but it's nice enough to know I'm gonna feel taken care of. 10/10 guys. Keep it up! read more

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Any restaurant that can make carrots taste that good is a place worth visiting. The carrots alone deserve 5 stars! We enjoyed everything we had, though, believe me. We visited Pelican & Pig earlier in the week and received friendly service from Lexie along with delicious food. We ordered the red fish and steak along with corn ribs, Brussels sprouts, and carrots and then finished things off with chocolate chip cookies. Each dish was executed well with intricate flavor profiles that kept each bite interesting! I'd definitely return if in the area again. read more

This place is a gem! The atmosphere is dark and intimate. Would be a perfect date night for an occasion as it a nicer place. The was one of the best steaks I've had in Nashville, absolutely delicious and for the price, it's pretty big. The fried cheese was average, we could've skipped that. The cookies are a definite order at the end of the meal - they know exactly how to cook them and when to bring them out, when they're still warm and a little gooey inside. Absolutely love this place! read more

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We are dreaming about corn ribs! We started with focaccia and burrata. We've never been served warm burrata before. Don't think I'm a fan. It gets watery. Or maybe if it were served with the focaccia instead of the toasts. They didn't want to soak up the melty salty yumminess. Highly recommend the CW drink. What's not to love when you combine bourbon and pineapple juice ?! We decided to share the sides, which I highly recommend. I would now skip the apps and go straight to the sides! We ordered the roasted Yukons, zucchini carpaccio, blackberry panzanella, roasted Brussel sprouts, and the CORN RIBS! Loved each and every bite of every side. For entrees, our table also ordered the ribeye, NY strip, pork chop, and four of the roasted oysters. The rib eye with the blue cheese was not a favorite. A beautifully grilled steak, but the whipped blue cheese was too thick and cold juxtaposed with the steak. The oysters were small. Probably should have skipped them as it's early in the season, and bc I loved the sides more. We took both desserts to go bc we couldn't eat another bite but we didn't want to skip a category on the menu. You must get the cookie with the milk gravy! read more

Cozy atmosphere and very solid food. The pork is fantastic and so are the chocolate chip cookies for dessert

Coming from a buisness traveling foodie. This place is a must stop. Do not leave Nashville without trying their corn ribs. They were fantastic. The heritage pork chop was amazing. Perfect balance of sweet, savory, and something different. The place has an awesome vibe. I was at the bar and the bartender service was 10 stars. 11/10 Would definitely come back. read more

This place is on FIRE - pun intended. East Nashville has some great restaurants and this is hands down one of our favorites. Reservations encouraged. We were seated at the counter by the "kitchen" which was fantastic. We were able to watch first hand the magic happening on the grill and interacted with the staff whom were top notch in service and fun to chat with. For appetizers, don't skip the tartare - fresh cut from the steak (ribeye, I believe) ends. The pickled peppers on top are a delight on their own. I opted for the pork chop and my husband the ribeye. Both were wonderful. The sides though, don't come at me, but the sides alone are worth going for. The corn ribs are flavorful and unique. The Brussels are next level. The carrots, the carrots may seem underrated but if you don't give them a go, you're certainly missing out. Aside from the tartare, the carrots were enough to keep me coming back. Don't forget the cocktails, the gin cocktail was light and refreshing; a great summer drink. read more

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Don't listen to people with a single review and no pics on Yelp. They are just haters. This place is a hidden gem. We stayed in East Nashville for a week and this was by far the best place we dined at. The server was so attentive, she noticed a fly on the window bothering me and killed it with a napkin. We ordered the cauliflower and kale salad to eat with our main dishes. For the entrees I ordered the heritage pork and my wife order the prime ny strip. The flavors on all the dishes were spectacular. My only gripe was the lack of salt on the cauliflower, which was an easy fix. I've never had pork chops and New York steak taste so tender. I recommend medium cook on each of those. The service was impeccable! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for good food that is not fried southern food or fine dining. This is the perfect medium. Bravo! read more

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Pelican & Pig: The Fastest Way to Waste $200 and Your Patience My boyfriend and I made the mistake of coming here Saturday night to celebrate our anniversary. We had a 7:45 PM reservation but ended up standing at the host stand for 20 minutes without so much as eye contact from a single employee. At that point, we should've taken it as a warning sign and left. When someone finally noticed us, we were shoved into a dark corner like they were hoping we'd forget why we came. Twenty more minutes just to get water, thirty more minutes before anyone bothered to hand us menus. You'd have an easier time getting served at a gas station at 2 AM. My boyfriend ordered the fish, which was apparently a bold choice because the entire kitchen was falling apart. No one in the restaurant got fish. It became painfully obvious that the kitchen couldn't deliver, but instead of being upfront, they waited another 30 minutes to casually mention there was "an issue" like we wouldn't notice. Meanwhile, we watched other customers stand at the host stand for 15-20 minutes, get ignored, and eventually walk out. If you're so short-staffed you can't even seat people or cook the food you advertise, maybe just close the doors for the night instead of scamming paying customers. Saturday night was an absolute embarrassment, and anyone involved in it should be ashamed. I promise you, I'm going full Paul Revere with this experience I will tell everyone I know to steer clear of Pelican & Pig. Loudly. As for the drinks? Uninspired, weak, and barely drinkable but at least they distracted us for a second from the growing sense of regret. An hour and a half later, we finally received our steaks. Mine, ordered medium, came out cold, rare, and sad like someone threw it on a plate after finding it under a table. For a "wood-fired" steakhouse, getting a hot steak shouldn't be a once-in-a-lifetime event. By the time we dragged ourselves out the door $200 poorer and angrier than when we came in -- we agreed we would've had a better night at Chili's. And not even a good Chili's. Any Chili's. This place isn't just poorly run it's actively insulting. Between the nonexistent service, ice-cold food, and complete lack of professionalism, Pelican & Pig should be absolutely humiliated to charge what they do. Would I come back? I'd rather walk barefoot across a highway. Save yourself the time, money, and secondhand embarrassment. Go literally anywhere else read more

Visited the establishment on a Wednesday evening. Was surprised at 5:45 to enter a completely empty restaurant. After being seated we were greeted by a very friendly waiter who gave drink and food recommendations. He coursed out our entire meal, giving us plenty of time to enjoy our drinks and each other. The wood fire smell adds to the ambiance and warmth, as do the leather chairs. The menu gives a few curated options for starters, sharing, sea, land and desserts. Drinks are detailed and delicious, you can't get these cocktails everywhere. The menu is printed oddly, but once you learn the right way to flip it you can get from the drinks to food easily. As the first people in the restaurant it was odd that they sat the next table right next to us, but overall a very enjoyable night. read more

I was a little hesitant about the menu because it seemed so small but after trying a few items I'm 100% a fan. My girls and I had reservations for the chefs table so we could get the full experience and unless you're on a date I would say this may be the best seat in the house ( outside of smelling like hickory when we left ). We decided on a few shareables and had a great time. Will definitely come back my next stay in Nashville. Follow @sutonashari on IG & TikTok for me foodie adventures. read more

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Came to Pelican & Pig on a Sunday night with a reservation. We had a party of 3 and were seated promptly on arrival. Here are my impressions from the meal: Food - 1/5 After seeing the hype around this restaurant, we had high expectations for the food we were about to experience. Unfortunately, we were let down across the board. Our group tried a selection of their tapa style dishes to share - beef tartare, shishito peppers, focaccia bread, mussels, fried mozzarella, and carrots. All of the dishes carried a common theme: they had overwhelmingly bold flavors that clashed and overwhelmed the palette. In an award winning restaurant, you would expect them to play on subtle flavors, textures, and sensory experiences, but it felt like they didn't put that level of care and artistry into the dishes. We found them really hard to eat, leaving much of the dishes on the plate and walking away still hungry. I would have rather seen more "standard" dishes that were still palatable over the experimental and unique flavors they aimed for. Drinks - 5/5 We tried the CW, humble quest, and a bourbon cocktail (can't recall the name). I really liked the flavors in all of the cocktails and found them to be well balanced and photogenic. Ambiance - 2/5 The inside of the restaurant is cutely decorated with a relaxed, yet aesthetic, feel. They had an open concept kitchen, and it was really cool to get a small glimpse into the work the chefs did to create the dishes. However, they had a fire running to cook the meats, which produced a lot of smoke, and they did not have good ventilation. This caused the restaurant to feel and appear very smoky throughout, even though we were not seated close to the kitchen. Service - 4/5 The service we received was attentive and very friendly. There was a small mix up with the reservation on the restaurant's end, but the hostess was great and got everything straightened out. Our waitress was thorough and explained the menu well. Based on my overall impression of the experience, I would rate it a 2/5. At such a high price point, we really expected more out of the dinner and the overall experience. I would most likely not choose to return to the restaurant in the future. read more

Came here on a recent visit to Nashville. The restaurant is spacious and easy to get to, we made a reservation in advance and got seated pretty quickly. The food was more appetizer heavy so we ordered a bunch of appetizers to share among the 4 of us. My favorites here were the corn ribs and the Mozzerella cheese. The corn ribs had alot of flavor and texture. The cheese was really cool because it was coated in Nashville hot chicken dressing which I didn't expect, the flavor worked really well! As for the other side dishes, they were overly salty in my opinion particularly for the vegetable dishes like broccolini and the carrots which were drowned in cheese and oil. This spot is relatively upscale so the ambience is nice but I would recommend asking the chef to go light on salt if you visit. read more

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Our experience at Pelican & Pig was wonderful. When you walk in, an immediate smell of fresh firewood is burning from the open kitchen. The place is smaller than I expected. The tables are a little too close for comfort in my opinion, as you can listen to the conversation next to you, but my only complaint of our entire visit. The service was top notch - not too pushy or overbearing, just right. Unlike many Nashville restaurants, we were able to easily park directly in front of the restaurant too! We started off with the beef carpaccio (not pictured), which I would highly recommend! Secondly, we ordered the fried provolone with a spicy crisp outside - it was wonderful! The perfect amount of spice. Our entrees were perfect portions, not too big or small. The corvina was tasteful, ribeye was perfectly cooked and our sides were the best addition. We will definitely be back! read more

Pelican & Pig - Fried Provolone - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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All food is made to order and the taste is so fresh! All the appetizers are shareable and the waiters encourage you to share with the table to taste all the yummy apps! I ordered the steak & it was so yummy! I could see the fire pits where my food was coming out from. The vibe is cozy and the drinks are also 10/10! read more

3rd visit / real solid 4 stars that always amazes. My thoughts: - you should reserve a spot at chefs counter - great job w Covid rules and following through all night Food: - P&P's take on PANZANELLA was great! Having lived in Tuscany Wifey and I have had some amazing panzanella from local Nonna's. This was a fresh take with cornbread, figs, sweet corn and a ball of burrata. Perfect sweet, savory and salt combo. Get this dish! - new app added to menu - hay smoked royal red shrimp. Chef took lots of care with this one (great to watch him make) and it came through with the flavor. The whole shrimps created a dilemma for wifey and I - she chose to peel off shell - I left it on and consumed which I thought was an amazing flavor boost to the dish. Again nice job by back and front of house. read more

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Finally made it into to pelican and pig and it certainly did not disappoint the big hype that had been built up by friends on these east Nashville eatery. The menu while having minimal options did a wonderful job of having upscale staples with a seasonal twist. The fish collars were unique and perfectly tender with a beautiful spicy sauce. Along with the corn ribs and Brussels which were an absolute must order. All topped off with a a beautifully cooked ribeye steak to top off a great meal. read more

I enjoyed it a lot! Pros and cons: Pros: This is a great balance if you're going out with someone who likes "meat and potatoes," and at the same time you enjoy nice food and a little flair. The atmosphere is amazing- it smells like smoke, which makes it cozy (maybe less cozy if you're allergic to smoke, lol). The corn ribs were my favorite- they're simple but punchy; and who doesn't love good corn? The cookies were also awesome. We got a dozen for four of us and they were GONE. Cons: I'm just gonna say it- the cocktail program is not great in my opinion. When there wasn't something that spoke to me, I asked if they could do a riff on a classic Negroni. They said yes, and dropped off my drink. But when I noticed it was literally just a Negroni (important detail: they dropped it off to me and didn't mention it was just a Negroni) they said the bartender didn't know how to riff off of one. Fair enough! But don't tell me you can do it and then drop off something different as if I won't notice . Just be upfront. Secondly, there were a couple details I would've preferred to be a lil streamlined- for example, I've appreciated at good restaurants when the pork is cut for me. We got a LOT of pork and I felt like I was hacking at it haha. For context, we eat out regularly and have enjoyed bastion and catbird seat and Michelin restaurants. Pelican and pig is enjoyable, and I think it's a great pick for someone who isn't used to fine dining and likes more classic/traditional food... but wants something nicer than normal or wants to dip their toe into more fine dining experiences. To be comparable to Lyra and Butcher and Bee (as examples of really good, non tasting menu Nashville restaurants), I think the cocktail program and some of the details of the experience would need to be ironed out. read more

This was my favorite restaurant. This place hands down was the best food I've had in all of Tennessee. Unfortunately, the menu has changed and not for the better. The flavor profiles are heavy and over seasoned and no longer fresh with perfect spice. Worst of all, the corn ribs are gone. While the restaurant may still be good to someone who didn't have the previous menu--it's not apples and oranges. Not even in the same league as before. read more

If you want fresh, absolutely delicious, elevated flavors, woodfired, grilled beautiful, food, go to pelican and pig. We were in town (6 of us) for four days a couple weeks ago and this tiny but mighty restaurant will be forever in the top of our great memories of Nashville. Customer Service was sweet too. PS. I'm not usually into desserts specially cheesecakes, but they have this interesting, scrumptious cheesecake, type dessert with crumbled cookie dough thingy that I'm still having dreams about. They are known for their pork chops for a reason- they also have great steaks- one of my favorite things was the side, dishes, side vegetables, especially mouthwatering. read more

Pelican and Pig is a game changer for the city of Nashville. Wood fires greatness is the absolute best way to describe Pelican and Pig!! Sitting in East Nashville on a semi busy street, tucked in between two other restaurants sits Pelican and Pig. Walking into the restaurant you instantly get the feeling you made the ride decision about dining with them. Everything from the smell of the wood burning grill and the exposed beams from the days of a earlier life this building once had to the stacks of wood that are literally stacked all over the place gives you a warm and welcoming sense. Let's start with the service..... everyone in Nashville in genuinely quite nice, but our serve was fantastic. Patient, friendly, and attentive are only a few ways to describe him. This made for a even better restaurant experience. We had dinner on a Sunday evening at 6pm and the restaurant was not packed, but still a few people in there. The noise was perfect along with the music level made for a great atmosphere to hold a conversation!! Ohhh the food..... perfect in every way!! The highlight for the food has to be the scallops!! Literally the best scallops I have ever eaten. Having scallops cooked on a wood fired grill is an experience any seafood lover must have!!! Also do yourself a favor and at the end of dinner order the the chocolate chip cookies for dessert... you can thank me later!!! Pelican and Pig comes highly recommended, if your in Nashville make this a priority stop! read more

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4.5 stars! Pelican & Pig is best known for its live wood fire grill, and this family-run restaurant in a dark, cozy setting featured creative plates with globally-inspired flavors. We started with the Aged Beef Tartare, which was a toast built on charred milk bread topped with a creamy dijon aioli, hand-chopped rib-eye, and pickled sweety drop peppers. This was my first time ever trying this sweet and sour South American pepper, which was kind of a cross between a berry and a cherry tomato! Next, one of the dishes the restaurant was known for was its Crispy Brussels Sprouts, which were fried and seasoned with miso, honey, crushed hazelnuts, and shaved parmesan, which imparted a savory, umami flavor to the sprouts. And finally, the star of the show was the Bear Creek Farm Tomahawk Pork Chop, a gigantic boneless pork chop topped with a scoop of butter, seasoned with flakes of salt, and served with grilled collards and butternut squash puree. The super tender pork was seasoned perfectly and was cooked to a juicy medium on the wood-fired grill, which imparted a deep, smokey flavor and char to the meat. Overall, the food here was definitely solid, though the service was extremely slow on the night I visited. read more

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I've dined here twice. It's a nice rustic space. The menu is creative contemporary American. The cocktails are delicious. We had the nashville hot cheese appetizer which was rich and not crazy spicy and amazing! The pineapple and cauliflower appetizer was also very good. We shared the prime ribeye that was cooked perfectly. This is a hearty dish and can easily be shared between two ppl if you order a couple of appetizers. All in all this is a great place on the east side and worth checking out. read more

Pelican & Pig - Delicious citrus cocktail - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Pelican & Pig has been on our go to list for a couple years now, and we regret holding off on going until recently, that was definitely our bad;) This was a double birthday celebration for both my wife and I, and when I say our meal was unforgettable, it most certainly was! We couldn't get enough the oft-mentioned corn ribs, the Yukon Gold potatoes, the fish collar of the day, and the majestic ribeye with blue cheese "butter" [eyes rolling to back of head]. After all that, we somehow made room for their "separation anxiety" dessert, warm chocolate chip cookies with milk "jam". Oh, and a shoutout to Bri D, she made us feel right at home and her recommendations were spot on. We're now working on the next family/friend event to which we'll have an excuse for returning to P&P...We can't recommend highly enough! read more