Nothing much to say, in Miami Beach Ocean drive, service was pretty good and quick, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance typical from this type of place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], good options for brunch. Food and drinks were good and reasonable priced. Will probably come back while in the area read more

Pelican cafe - Ocean drive view - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I'm glad we got to try the pelican Café, but I definitely won't be a repeat Customer - too expensive for what you get. This part of South Miami Beach is basically a tourist trap and every place that you eat at along the beach is going to charge you an arm and a leg. A friend and I stopped by to grab some food and we got the Saku tuna and grilled octopus entrées as well as Miami Vice margaritas The Margs were pretty good. The drinks are pretty good and tastes like a slushy until you finish them and then start to feel the effects of the alcohol. They are $24 each so when they say hey, we're going to give you a special deal and it's two for one that means you're still paying $24 for two drinks so that's not crazy but just be warned. Both seafood entrées were good, but in my opinion, not a ton of food. For two grown people who like to eat, it was not enough. The bill was around $125 including a 20% tip in the bill so do not tip unless you really thought it was that good. read more

Pelican cafe - Outside seating - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Decided to grab a bite to eat at Pelican Cafe for lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were given the option of sitting outside or inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Right away we were informed of three 4 or so drinks that were buy one get one free during the time. We were then offered still or sparking water for $9. You can ask for tap if it was not mentioned like to us. The food came out out oretty fast. It was hot and had amazing flavor. The seafood pasta had everything cooked perfectly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While outside, they do have some music playing and you are right across from the beach, and it is easy to people watch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bill does include a 20% service charge with of course the option to tip more. Overall, delicious food, attentive people and fair prices. read more

Pelican cafe - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I ordered the avocado toast ($16) and it came missing the micro greens listed on the menu, with onions mixed into the avocado mash (also not listed). They threw some arugula on the side as a replacement. Definitely not what was advertised. Service was just as disappointing--my water sat empty three times and there was no mid-meal check-in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance outside was fine, fans kept the air moving, but that's about the only positive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall I felt the food was overpriced, underwhelming, and not worth the visit. read more

Pelican cafe - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I think 3 stars is spot on for this place, but don't let that deter you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great location on ocean. Enjoy the scenery and the vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food is fine - nothing amazing but nothing bad either. If you're in a hurry, maybe let your server know. We spent quite a while here, but we weren't in a hurry so it wasn't a negative. The wind blew our menus into one of our glasses of wine, and our server quickly replaced it, which was nice. I don't think you will be blown away by the food, but if you are visiting here for the beach like we were, it's a fun spot so check it out! read more

We stopped for appetizers - shrimp cocktail and drinks. The coconut mojito was ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor seating was amazing- they have cute lamps at the table as well as great green glassware.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good but we were left unattended for long periods. The key lime pie was delicious. We walked from our hotel. read more

Pelican cafe - Coconut mojito and shrimp cocktail remnants - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

What a great meal! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the menu and the vibe, cute outside seating, great service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great batter on calamari and shrimp app, calamari were a tiny bit too soft for me though; the oysters were clean, fresh and delicious. Lobster ravioli were cooked to perfection and it was a large portion. The star of the evening was the whole red snapper - unbelievable flavors and perfect crisp on the skin! Jasmine rice was fluffy and super fresh side salad accompanied the fish very well. I really liked the panna cotta with all the berries. I would fly here again just for that fish! read more

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The food was excellent! We ate breakfast several times and thoroughly enjoyed! We would recommend Pelican cafe, if you want to eat on Ocean Drive. read more

Pelican cafe - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I had the mussels and the calamari. Both were delicious, especially the mussels! Also, Santo was great. He took our oder accurately and he took excellent care of all 7 of us! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We always enjoy this spot on Ocean Drive for its ambiance along the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is along the lines of what we feel is typical in Miami -- a little slow, forgetful but ultimately sweet and good hearted. It definitely is not the fastest if you're in a hurry. The food is pretty tasty. The Greek yogurt is delicious but we would not recommend getting it as your main dish for breakfast. There is the American Breakfast and Continental breakfast that both come with the same size yogurt and a lot more food. Just $4 more, it is definitely a much better deal. The coffee is strong and comes with free refills. Finally, like a lot of places in Miami, it includes 20% gratuity. So keep that in mind when you're paying as it's already factored in. read more

Haven't been on Ocean Drive in years but must have to say we had an excellent time . We went to Miami Beach for an Expo and decided to hit the Drive for dinner and came upon this Italian Resturant that was fabulous !!!!!!! Started off with Kale Cesar salad that was very large portion and complimented it with a Margarita pizza . The main dish was the gnochi s and they were amazing . Never had them before baked and crispy on top , a must have dish . read more

Pelican cafe - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute spot we were recommended to try while in Miami![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got seated immediately by a super kind and friendly waitress who threw in free shots at the end. The food was AMAZING their risotto is fantastic and I had probably the strongest Negroni of my life (no complaints lol) Would go here again for sure. read more

Pelican cafe - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Stand offish servers and overpriced food with a random service fee added for a one person meal. Wouldn't let us swap out bacon for anything else (can't eat bacon). Food itself was average. Juice was a tiny portion (less than a cup) and watered down from heaps of ice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]At least the place was aesthetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fun fact: the Pelican is owned by Renzo Rosso, the founder of Diesel. Don't be surprised when you see servers sporting Diesel attire and boxers for sale at the front desk. It's no surprise that the space has stylish touches. The menu seems to be focused heavily on pasta, though you'll find fish, pizza, and steak. The menu was a bit strange. There was a dinner menu, an all day menu, a wine list, and cocktail menu - all separate from each other. Our table was covered with menus. We tried the squash blossoms, lobster ravioli, pasta pomodoro, and an assortment of desserts. I didn't love the squash, but I think it is because I generally don't love heavily fried foods. The pasta was great though, and the dessert was even better. It was the most fun dessert I've ever had, served in a spinning wheel. It turned every head! My only qualms were with the valet and lack of hostess. The valet was disorganized, so we didn't use it, and I couldn't even find a hostess station so I didn't know who to go to for my reservation. Once we sat down though it was a pleasant meal with a beach view to boot. read more

Pelican cafe - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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After spending multiple days on a cruise eating mostly stocked food, I was really excited to try Pelican Cafe for some fresh fare. It was good. I was surprised to find out that this is an Italian restaurant. We came around 10am, we ate breakfast items and I never would have guessed it wasn't "American" food. I had the avocado toast (added spinach) and I tried eggs, hash browns, and potatoes from others and it was so good. They basically made guacamole and topped the toast with it. Mine also came with choice of protein. I chose smoked salmon and it was amazing. It was exactly what I needed. I had a Blood Mary and I didn't like it. It tasted like sweet tomato juice. I added hot sauce and salt to mine and it was more to my liking. I am used to, and prefer, a Bloody that is on the spicer side and tastes more of vinegar/salt. This was my second of three that I had and I surmise that this is just how they make them here. I don't really fault them for that but just being honest, I didn't like it. On one menu the Bloody Mary's were priced at $16 but we were charged $18 each. We also asked for still water, and we got bottled, that cost us $7 a bottle. Maybe it was a miscommunication, but with the other price discrepancy, I have to make note of it. Like many of the restaurants in South Beach, outdoor seating is mandatary. Pelican had a great outdoor seating area. The service was great. They accommodated 8 of us on the fly nicely, the restaurant itself was funky, they had fans blowing and the restaurant had a really cool vibe. read more

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Always on the hunt for a good breakfast spot in South Beach so we stopped by Pelican Cafe one day after seeing their good reviews on Yelp. Service was good. The fact that you can sit on Ocean Drive and people-watch is always a great selling point. My truffle omelet was good but not the best I have had. Coffee was very good. Prices are on the higher end when you're eating on Ocean Drive but I think this is a decent option for breakfast if you want to sit and relax while watching interesting people go by. read more

Pelican cafe - Truffle omelette - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I came here for breakfast and the food was amazing! As for service, Federico was great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really enjoyed the ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Brian was a great bartender. The bruschetta was tasty and the bread (made in house) was scrumptious. What a great hidden gem off of Ocean drive. It is perfect to be able to enjoy a setting at south beach without all the craziness. read more

I came here on a Tuesday evening during spring break in March. The restaurant was fairly packed. However, the wait time was not long. My group sat at a table on the second level so we had a great view of the main street and were able to people watch all night. The table we sat at was up the first set of stairs into the right on its own semi-private balcony area however, it was behind the handrail so we had to squeeze behind this tiny little space just to get to the table, which was kind of awkward. We also had a speaker right behind our heads, which was very loud, however we didn't mind it too much, but I can see others being irritated with this. Our server, Julio was absolutely wonderful! He was very energetic and passionate, and is an excellent waiter. He gave us some great recommendations, and was very attentive, even though he seemed to be very busy with multiple other tables. We got the free bread and oil and vinegar for our appetizer, and my coworkers ordered the king crab and I ordered a truffle pizza for myself since I am vegetarian. They do seem to have a decent amount of vegetarian options, but not many vegan options... If any at all. Our food took a little while to get us. However, I give them a little grace with this since it was spring break and they were super busy, so it was absolutely understandable. I ordered myself a glass of wine to drink, but realized that if I checked in on yelp, I also got a free glass of Prosecco or a free aperol spritz. I don't drink either one of those, so I asked the waiter if I could get my wine for free instead of doing either one of those drinks for free. After checking with the manager, Julio said they could make a one time exception and give us a glass of free wine instead of the two options listed, however, they wouldn't be able to use the coupon for that. So we all ended up getting a glass of free wine, which was so kind of them! They also accidentally brought out the wrong dish for me originally however, Julio fixed it immediately and was profusely apologetic... Which was so unnecessary, but totally appreciated! The truffle pizza was phenomenal, even as leftovers, and my coworkers said they did like the crab, but they wish there was more included for the price they paid. They also commented that they wish they would be able to get regular butter instead of the butter sauce that is available with the dishes. Overall, I would definitely come back to pelican! It's a little bit on the pricier side ($70 for my pizza, a glass of house Cab, tax, and tip) but then again you're on South Beach so most options are! read more

Pelican cafe - Menu and our tables view - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Fantastic food and amazing service! Every dish was delicious, and Maria truly went above and beyond to make our experience perfect. Highly recommend! read more

We only stopped for a quick drink and small bite. They drew us in with happy hour, which is small but sufficient. $5 margaritas(rocks) super strong & delish. You can taste the Cointreau. Tuna tartare-great presentation, and if you don't know fresh fish, you'll love it. I only had one bite, & my guests were happy to eat the remainder. Nice vibe, great service. I'd def come back to try more food options read more

Pelican cafe - Tuna Tartare - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

High-quality ingredient. Best Italian food in Ocean drive, south beach. Great service. read more

Pelican cafe - Tuna salad - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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from the moment we checked into our room, we were impressed! We had had a long flight and all we wanted to do was eat dinner so we quickly changed and went downstairs to have at the pelican restaurant and Café in Miami Beach. The was tremendously attentive. Giovanni and Lourdes were welcoming, friendly, genuine, extended a level of hospitality that we my husband and I were delightfully impressed by! read more

Absolutely wonderful dinning experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely outside setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also beautiful art deco inside seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server, Jessica, was super .. guiding us through both the drink menu and food menu. She didn't miss a step. The drinks were creative and excellently prepared. And the food .. a beyond expectation culinary experience. You must go!!! read more

It's interesting to have an Italian food based option in Ocean drive Miami , definitely an alternative to the whole giant cocktails and fried food scenario. I got to try appetizers and salads on a beautiful Saturday. The welcoming was great , smiley servers were at the entrance and I was seated right away. The ambiance is very clean and neat and I loved the burrata. Will definitely go back to check on other items. Recommended read more

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Food was amazing! wonderful staff made you feel so welcome!!! I had the chicken parm with a side of Alfredo and my husband had a cubian sandwhich! soo good. drinks were good size and tasted great! read more

So so so delicious. It was 4 people party. Drinks took a little bit of time to come out but was so delicious. The coconut mojito was beyond amazing. I have a gluten and dairy allergy and they gave me penne with broccoli chicken and garlic lemon. My friends had the squid ink pasta-so many mussels came, the salmon-he loved it, and the mahi mahi tuna. She was less impressed but with the ponzu sauce she was pleased. Such a good restaurant and our sever, Jessica, was so sweet nice and gave great recommendations. 10/10 read more

Great food. Great service. Jessica was amazing. Prefect recommendations & she took great care of us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect location right on Ocean Dr.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Very good food, which one can tell are made with premium raw materials. Excellent service and very pleasant and refined atmosphere right on ocean drive. Definitely recommend read more

Pelican cafe - Tuna and Veal carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Burnt food they charged for , it was very small sucked and the ambiance sucked horrible very salty food ! STAY AWAY read more

Pelican cafe - Horrible experience! Burnt eggplant Parmesan that they charged for & it was very very small so it's not like I ate so much of it , - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I've been coming to the Pelican Café for 25 years now but haven't been for a really long time and came today with my novio, who came into town to visit and we came here for breakfast and had the best experience with things to Frederico!!!! Federico was amazing from start to finish and made our experience incredible!!!! read more

Excellent Italian food. It is one of the very true Italian restaurants along the beach. Give it a try, you won't be sorry. read more

Food was amazing, had the Chilean Seabass with a yummy butter caper sauce and Shitaki mushrooms. My guests had to skirt steak medium rare that was delicious and the lasagna that was mouth watering. Started with the beef carpaccio and cocktails! Let me say that this place is amazing for the price. Ask for Julio who is amazing. He's personable, informative and describes the food in a way that allows you to visualize the flavor profiles. I will definitely be back read more

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Jessica is an amazing and very delightful host. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food and the ambiance is really good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Run! Away from this restaurant. Inflated prices. Bad drinks. Inattentive service. Two Pina Coladas were $90. Forced 18% service fee. Terrible pizza. Buratta and Truffle pizza was cold and crust was rock hard. Ocean Drive is infamous for sketchy places and price gauging. But there are better places. Personally, I would walk the 10 blocks on Ocean Ave. for fun, but go up Southbeach for better experiences. We loved Maxine's on Collins Ave. If you must eat at Pelican, eat up on the deck rather than street level, which can be obnoxious. read more

Very good food. Majo was a very good waitress. I'd recommend 10/10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good place to be[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Try their pizza, it's coal-fired and tastes great. Perfect amount of food to split with a friend after a day at the beach if you don't want anything too heavy. Service was good. Drinks a bit so-so but no different than most other spots on the strip to be honest. read more

Second night in a row, the pelican staff and food exceeded our expectations! When we return to South Beach, the Pelican restaurant will be our first stop... we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience!!! read more

We had an amazing experience at the Pelican Cafe. Giovanni, was so welcoming, so attentive, and so kind. The entire wait staff was equally wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals that were tasty, plentiful, with a lovely presentation. The Pelican Cafe will definitely be on our list the next time we are in Miami. Thank you Giovanni! We look forward to seeing you soon! Your new loyal patrons. read more

Delicious dinner and great service! Homemade pasta, appetizers and drinks were very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed our evening here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more