The Pelican Reef Restaurant

11799 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Theodore
(251) 973-2670

Recent Reviews

Spin 56

Smelt like smoke when you walked in.Other than that Gumbo,shrimp tacos ?,grouper and raw oysters were great ?. Also very good service by waitress!We ate on upper outside deck.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Gumbo

William B.

There's nothing negative to even begin to say about this place. The food was cooked fresh and to perfection. The service was unbelievably accommodating, but more so they were very friendly. If you're on your way to Dauphin Island, or just in the Theodore Alabama area. This is a must. We would give them six stars if that was available.

Mark Stephens

Not busy on Sunday afternoon which was okay with my wife and I! We both got the shrimp taco which was pretty good. Would go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos

John Bentley

The atmosphere is my only complaint. The staff are friendly, and the food is good, but your enjoyment will likely depend on whether or not you can stand the smell of cigarette smoke that will meet your nose as you walk through the door. They have solid facilities and a boat launch, and refueling area for your boat's gas tank so it definitely has its place. But if all you're really looking for is good sea food, there are better options in the area that don't come with the smell of cigarettes.Parking: Finding parking isn't too difficult, but maneuvering is a challenge. Backing out of parking spaces can be difficult as it gets busy due to narrow isles and trucks with boat trailers that take up a wide area.Wheelchair accessibility: It's got a very good and gentle sloping ramp for wheel chair access.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Susan Oliver

Not fancy, but the oysters were outstanding -- fresh and briny. Ate there twice in one week of vacation, so that says a lot. Very sweet and helpful service. Decent wine and beer selection. Dogs allowed in the outdoor area! Great view. Definitely will go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies

Lisa Gunter

Had a sweet tea bath on Friday night! The server that did it apologized and brought us napkins to dry up the mess but I never saw anyone from management on duty during the mess! Our food was good but it's hard to enjoy eating when you are soaking wet on half your body! I think we were even charged for the tea that was dumped on me!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Alyssa Ingram

The food was fresh and the staff were excellent ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter, Crab Legs

Traci B Staggs

The fish was amazing but for the love of God don't order the hush puppies. They were so overcooked I could not even bite it. It was like they cooked them that morning and let them sit all day. Save your teeth and by pass them.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Allison Burnham

I can't review the food. The whole place smelled like an ash tray before we even made it inside. Thought it was coming from the bar, which it probably was, but inside the restaurant reeked as well. Turned around before making it down the hallway.

Deidre Nelson

Off season lunch stop, was great! Service was quick & wonderful waitress! Best fried pickles I’ve EVER had & the blackened shrimp tacos were magical! Definitely a great stop & can’t wait to travel back to the area to eat there again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos

Mr. Long

Off season afternoon lunch. Very relaxing and wonderful food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

R D

It’s been 3 years since I have been here. Use to be great 7-10 years ago and came all the time. I said 3 years ago I would never come back after a bad experience. Not now I am through. Fish was not fresh maybe frozen and the twice baked potato was very dry. The server could care less. I am through with this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Maureen Jackson

The gumbo is good. The service was top-notch. We recommend the soft shell green tomato sandwich, the fried platter had excellent shrimp and the blackened po’boy were worth our while. The staff was attentive and friendly. We would go back. The only detractor was the cigarette smell.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Seafood Platter, Gumbo, Blackened Snapper

Tim Williams

Great place to have fresh seafood!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Logan Lyons

Really good place to go by land or sea! Delicious food and great bushwhackers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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