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Seafood Restaurant and Lounge$$$$
Cincinnati
"Outstanding fish tacos and the best Grouper EVER!"(4 Tips)
"... puppies, blackened grouper sandwich, & fried combo plate."(2 Tips)
"Really good seafood,lobster bisque"(4 Tips)
"Most amazing fresh seafood in Cincy for an awesome price!"(3 Tips)
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C. Brian StevensJune 22, 2012The food is fabulous. Fresh, as of caught a moment ago seafood, generous sides, and friendly staff truly make up for the fact that it is so crowded you can barely move. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Kim Lee BlairJuly 6, 2014Fantastic Seafood! Outstanding fish tacos and the best Grouper EVER! The Margarita was on point!
Erica AndersonDecember 8, 2012My favorite seafood ever! The burgers are also really good. Seafood compares to the gulf's finest. Always fresh and lots of choices for a reasonable price. We are regulars :)
Ashley HarrisAugust 2, 2015Really love this place!! We were in the mood for seafood & this place has the best! Everything we got we loved- lobster hush puppies, blackened grouper sandwich, & fried combo plate.
Judy ReinboltNovember 19, 2016My favorite place to eat....food the best and service surpasses the BEST!
- It doesn't matter what you get here, always amazing food. The specials never fail either. Most amazing fresh seafood in Cincy for an awesome price! Enjoy a cocktail while you're at it- Cheers bar feel Read more
If you love fresh seafood you will love Pelicans Reef. The specials are always fantastic.
Sean MullarkeyMarch 3, 2012Eat there on 3/2/2012, they have great fries, the fish sandwich was good and the fish tacos were great. I recommend this place
The food is amazing! Make sure to look at the daily specials.- Chris OFlahertyMay 5, 2010Really good seafood,lobster bisque is to die for, locals always sit in "old" section bar area
Katie BApril 19, 2011Constantly hearing people say this place has the best/freshest sea food in Cincinnati. I'll have to go back, I'm disappointed I just got a lame salad. Lol
Jessica Langmeyer SpechtSeptember 20, 2023I'm not sure if this place is permanently closed, or just being upodated.
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Pelican’s Reef brings you the best seafood in a friendly, laid-back environment. If our seafood were any fresher, we’d be servin’ it off the dock!
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
(513) 232-2526
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar
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