My wife and I have been a longtime customers of Pelican Fish Co. When it first opened, it was wonderful. The restaurant has had some ups and downs over the past few years, but in the past 6 months, had seemed to be consistently improving and was serving some absolutely delicious food. That seems to have changed with the newest and latest owner though. My wife and I visited just last week for dinner, and ordered two of our usual staples - the broiled combo and seafood risotto. My risotto tasted nothing like it had in recent months. It was watery and bland, and was definitely not the rich, creamy, flavorful dish that I had grown to love. The rice tasted old and dry. My wife's broiled combo was even worse. The shrimp were horribly overcooked and the tilapia was FOUL. It tasted like soap or some other sort of cleaner. We informed our waitress, who was very apologetic. She returned a short time later and told us that the chef said there was nothing wrong with the fish, but they would take the entree off our bill. Ironically, the two ladies sitting next to us both ordered the broiled combo and sent theirs back with the same complaint as well! The fish was definitely either spoiled or had been mishandled in some way. How the kitchen didn't realize this after multiple entrees had been sent back is beyond me. My wife and I didn't even bother with dessert and have decided that we will not be returning to The Pelican. Obviously the other reviewer that is raving about the new owner/chef must have either been paid to write a glowing review or have a serious problem with their taste buds! Here's hoping you don't get sick from your next visit... I say bring back the old owner and chefs!
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