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Pelican's - Steakhouse in Wichita Falls, Texas

Pelican's

4.5 (730 reviews)

2301 Midwestern Pkwy, Wichita Falls, TX 76308

Steak house
Fine dining restaurant
Seafood restaurant

About Pelican's - steak house in Wichita Falls, Texas

Unfussy locale offering raw oysters, seafood plates & steaks, along with cocktails & wine.

Customer Review Summary

Pelican's offers great steak and lobster, with fresh salads and delicious smoked salmon dip. Service is consistently praised, particularly from waiters Michael and Marcos, who provide outstanding customer care. The cozy, albeit somewhat dated, interior contributes to its character, making it a comfortable dining experience. Food quality is noted as excellent, with standouts like hot honey salmon and prime rib, though some reviewers experienced delays in service during busy periods. Many patrons return for special occasions, highlighting the restaurant's worthiness and consistent performance over the years. Overall, Pelican's is celebrated for its fantastic food, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite in Wichita Falls.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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20
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Based on 730 reviews

P. Johnson

3 weeks ago

Great steak and lobster. Hawaiian chicken and shrimp. Salads were VERY fresh. Smoked salmon dip was very good. Cocktails were good. Marcos provided exceptional service and took time to answer our questions for our first trip to Pelicans. We wanted to try someplace that wasn't on our usual rotation for our anniversary. Pelicans was recommended by a good friend and he was spot on. The interior is cozy and a bit worn and somewhat dated. For my thought it makes it comfortable and gives it character. If quality food and good service are your gage of a restaurant this is your place! We'll definitely be back again!

Kelly Williams

2 months ago

First time visiting Pelicans! What a great experience. We had Michael as our waiter, and he was all around amazing. He made great recommendations, on top of or drinks and outstanding customer service skills. The food was perfectly done and tasted so fresh.

KyM Cullar

7 months ago

Yet another huge success! Yall knocked it out once again! 2024 has been a bit testy but thanks to patrick and Amanda for allowing and hosting the after event after my sisters service!! The Pelican is not only a fabulous place to eat the people are the best of the best!! Thank yall so much!!!

Azalea Moreno

11 months ago

Pretty decent place. Their ribeye was flavorful and the potato was just like any other. Our favorite dish was their Hot Honey salmon with Bacon Brussels Sprouts. Made the mistake of dinning here on what seemed to have been a very busy night for them although there was no wait for a table. Our server visited our table 3 times- for drinks, to take our order, and for the check. No drink refills and no one checked on us throughout the night. It was pretty good but probably won’t be back.

julie johnson

5 months ago

We absolutely love and enjoy coming to pelicans.. we had michael for our service. He was on top of it and did a fantastic job checking on us . And bringing us what we needed.Our food was 5 star. We started off with the shrimp cocktail and shared it that was yummy.. We each had one drink. My husband had a beer and I had a dirty martin. For dinner we both had the prime rib. Boy was it cooked perfect and flavorful. I had the lobster tail. It was tender melt in your mouth. Hubby had crab with his prime rib. Every thing was outstanding and tasted so good. We come every year for are anniversary this trip was for are 20 year wedding anniversary! Thank you pelicans for the awesome service and delicious food. It is well worth the trip. Form altus, ok. Thank you for the wonderful experience everytime we come. We love pelicans!.

Seamus

1 year ago

Excellent food! Excellent service! Relaxing and chill atmosphere! Our server (Marcos) did an excellent job handling 9 people at our table. We were not left thirsty at all. I had the blackened salmon over a bed of rice with the grilled veggies and a salad and my son had the blackened salmon with fresh cut fries.

David Weaver

I don't know if I could say enough about this place. Originally, three years ago on New Year's Eve, our experience almost turned into a bad one when we were sat at a table and forgotten. Just note, they were packed!!! However, the amazing waitress, Elise, noticed that we had been waiting too long without drinks or anything and quickly turned our night around. I truly believe this moment was meant to happen, as Elise has become our one and only go-to waitress since then. She’s exceptional at taking care of her customers, always offering great meal recommendations, and her memory is nothing short of incredible—she remembers all of our favorite drinks and dishes. As for the food, I can't think of a single thing that hasn’t been outstanding. The steaks are cooked to perfection, and the salmon is always a standout. If you’ve never been here, you absolutely have to try it. It’s a place that gets everything right, from the service to the food.

Morgan F

Fun, easy environment, but it can still feel intimate! We just moved back to the area, and I was a little worried that it was just going to be the best because it's Wichita Falls, but we can honestly say that this is one of the best meals we have had Surf and turf at EVER (and we travel a lot). The filet was perfection, the lobster was nice and buttery, not chewy. The calamari was really good, thick cut, but really good, and the Asian sauce with it was delicious. The drinks were so so good, easy to drink, not bad at all, consistent in taste for sure. The bartenders know what they are doing. I want the ranch and Italian dressing recipe. The red velvet cheesecake is to die for lunch, especially paired with the Nitrotini. And to end the review, Micheal is the best waiter this town has to offer! Funny, nice, attentive, and he knows his stuff! Great experience, we will definitely be coming back! We are very happy to have a place like this in Wichita Falls.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–10 PM
Monday 5–9 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM

Price Range

$30–50