I love this restaurant so much. I love the rotating menu with new seasonal dishes and fan favorites. I love the location in a historic home. I love the owner and staff and how hard they work to serve good food in a welcoming atmosphere. Some of my favorite dishes include the pickle soup, garlic salad, salmon sandwich, meatloaf, lobster bisque, Reuben sandwich, orange crepes, and (right now) the crawfish Étouffée. I love the local beer and wine selection as well as Mandy’s bloody marys. This is such a special restaurant and I’m so glad it is a part of our community.
Shaniece Morgan-Payne
We went for date night and everything was AMAZING! It was our first time but definitely not our last visit to this beautiful establishment 😍
Both entrees (Blackened tilapia and Bleu cheese crusted steak) were delicious and my husband LOVED the pumpkin soup and I will be back for the bruschetta 😋
Thanks for a great night out!
Donna Elliott
Great food and staff. Happy to support.
Ruth Bradley
My daughter, 18-year-old granddaughter, and I were spending the day in LeClaire, Iowa. When we were ready for lunch, we stumbled upon this lovely restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were all top-notch. Everything is seasonal and fresh. I highly recommend the Crane and the Pelican.
I came here at the recommendation of the staff at my hotel. It is located in a Victorian-style home. I had the brisket with mashed potatoes and bread. The meat was exceptional. The service was prompt and friendly. The cocktail was a bit pricey and was good (and strong) but not excellent. I’d return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slow Roast Beef Brisket
Barbara Moser
Food was unusual and very good. Loved the pickle soup and cold broccoli slaw. The chicken salad sandwich was delicious and had a bit of a smokey flavor. Try the basil flavored ice cream. You won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Lisa Varner
Cute old farmhouse right on the river. Atmosphere is awesome. Service was excellent. Autumn was our server, if you’re able to get him you’re lucky. Everything was fantastic! We started off with the lobster corn chowder - fantastic We shared the pecan crusted salmon delicious! The salmon came with one of the best risottos we have ever had. Ended the evening with the orange crêpes for dessert - they were wonderful too. Le Claire is a really cute little town, if we make it back there again we will definitely go back to the Crane and Pelicans. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Crepes, Soup of the Day
Jenny Buntemeyer
We chose Crane and Pelican for our wedding reception and there isn’t one thing I would change. Mandy and her crew did an amazing job! Everyone raved how much they loved their meal. It’s hard to keep chicken breast moist and tender and even the leftovers were good! Of all the things you need to worry about for your wedding, if you chose Crane and Pelican for catering that worry can be forgotten because they are dependable, reasonable, and their food is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tonya Wilson
Food was very good
SCS Unlimited
We loved our lunch at Crane & Pelican. The cocktails were fresh and very nicely made. Lunch was just terrific; we had the Brisket and Rueben / Soup special. The brisket was very tender, and the gravy was just delicious. A huge portion, I took 1/2 of it home. We were very full but couldn't resist their Banana Bread Ice Cream. Oh my goodness - it was the best ice cream I think I've ever had. This is a place we will go back to again, next time we are in the area.
We really enjoyed our lunch at Crane & Pelican. It was a 5 star experience with the exception of the portion sizing which was puzzling. We paid 24.95 for a full portion of the delicious salmon supper and the same price for a baby sized lunch portion of cajun chicken and pasta. It literally looked like a quarter of a chicken breast sliced on top of a half cup of perfectly cooked rigatoni. My husband said it was delicious but just looking at the portion size we had to laugh, however, $25.00 was an unfair price to pay considering the salmon was a decent portion for the same price. Something doesn’t add up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shelly H.
Welcome to the river boat captain's house. The service was impeccable, and the views and atmosphere were amazing. The food was very well prepared but somewhat limited, which is good for someone who has a hard time deciding. Highly recommend for a romantic lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Crepes
Eric C
Wonderful food in a 19th century house. Chef has a great imagination and creates a spectacular menu
I love this restaurant so much. I love the rotating menu with new seasonal dishes and fan favorites. I love the location in a historic home. I love the owner and staff and how hard they work to serve good food in a welcoming atmosphere. Some of my favorite dishes include the pickle soup, garlic salad, salmon sandwich, meatloaf, lobster bisque, Reuben sandwich, orange crepes, and (right now) the crawfish Étouffée. I love the local beer and wine selection as well as Mandy’s bloody marys. This is such a special restaurant and I’m so glad it is a part of our community.
We went for date night and everything was AMAZING! It was our first time but definitely not our last visit to this beautiful establishment 😍 Both entrees (Blackened tilapia and Bleu cheese crusted steak) were delicious and my husband LOVED the pumpkin soup and I will be back for the bruschetta 😋 Thanks for a great night out!
Great food and staff. Happy to support.
My daughter, 18-year-old granddaughter, and I were spending the day in LeClaire, Iowa. When we were ready for lunch, we stumbled upon this lovely restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were all top-notch. Everything is seasonal and fresh. I highly recommend the Crane and the Pelican.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Salad, Asparagus Sandwich
I came here at the recommendation of the staff at my hotel. It is located in a Victorian-style home. I had the brisket with mashed potatoes and bread. The meat was exceptional. The service was prompt and friendly. The cocktail was a bit pricey and was good (and strong) but not excellent. I’d return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slow Roast Beef Brisket
Food was unusual and very good. Loved the pickle soup and cold broccoli slaw. The chicken salad sandwich was delicious and had a bit of a smokey flavor. Try the basil flavored ice cream. You won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Cute old farmhouse right on the river. Atmosphere is awesome. Service was excellent. Autumn was our server, if you’re able to get him you’re lucky. Everything was fantastic! We started off with the lobster corn chowder - fantastic We shared the pecan crusted salmon delicious! The salmon
came with one of the best risottos we have ever had. Ended the evening with the orange crêpes for dessert - they were wonderful too. Le Claire is a really cute little town, if we make it back there again we will definitely go back to the Crane and Pelicans. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Crepes, Soup of the Day
We chose Crane and Pelican for our wedding reception and there isn’t one thing I would change. Mandy and her crew did an amazing job! Everyone raved how much they loved their meal. It’s hard to keep chicken breast moist and tender and even the leftovers were good! Of all the things you need to worry about for your wedding, if you chose Crane and Pelican for catering that worry can be forgotten because they are dependable, reasonable, and their food is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very good
We loved our lunch at Crane & Pelican. The cocktails were fresh and very nicely made. Lunch was just terrific; we had the Brisket and Rueben / Soup special. The brisket was very tender, and the gravy was just delicious. A huge portion, I took 1/2 of it home. We were very full but couldn't resist their Banana Bread Ice Cream. Oh my goodness - it was the best ice cream I think I've ever had. This is a place we will go back to again, next time we are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slow Roast Beef Brisket
Restaurantji Recommends
We really enjoyed our lunch at Crane & Pelican. It was a 5 star experience with the exception of the portion sizing which was puzzling. We paid 24.95 for a full portion of the delicious salmon supper and the same price for a baby sized lunch portion of cajun chicken and pasta. It literally looked like a quarter of a chicken breast sliced on top of a half cup of perfectly cooked rigatoni. My husband said it was delicious but just looking at the portion size we had to laugh, however, $25.00 was an unfair price to pay considering the salmon was a decent portion for the same price. Something doesn’t add up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Welcome to the river boat captain's house. The service was impeccable, and the views and atmosphere were amazing. The food was very well prepared but somewhat limited, which is good for someone who has a hard time deciding. Highly recommend for a romantic lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Crepes
Wonderful food in a 19th century house. Chef has a great imagination and creates a spectacular menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Salad, Slow Roast Beef Brisket, Dawley House Salad
I love this little place I can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunday brunch was good. Could of used a protein of some sort. Wife's mimosa was way overpriced. Building was awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Crepes
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