Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.1 out of 5
Good | 926 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Pelican Cafe:
Came here for takeaway fish and chips, they took our order and gave us our drinks and then proceeded to leave the counter, after we had waited for 20 minutes we asked how long our food would be and we were left with a blank expression from the server, he then said that they were just waiting on the chips, when we questioned why we had not been told when we ordered that there would be such a wait he said ‘I didn’t kno... View all feedback. What User likes about The Pelican Cafe:
big chippy, always like. they have asked for scrap, but they have simply opened themselves so they can make me something! chips and drill with scraps and lashes of salt and edgy. brilliant. View all feedback.

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GastroRanking-IT
1.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Stacy
01.10.2024 - 06:05

Absolutely disgusting, half cooked chips , a massive wait , very inexperienced staff . All ended up in the bin Shocking

Paul
01.10.2024 - 06:05

Utter, unequivocal, undiluted rubbish. Tiny portions High price. So not bother going! £21 for what we got, it was utter rubbish and I’m afraid to say it seemed...

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Luke
01.10.2024 - 06:05

One of the mushiest burgers I’ve ever seen. Could not finish it.

Clare
01.10.2024 - 06:05

The food is absolutely delicious, good portions, the service is excellent, with very friendly, charming staff, where nothing is too much trouble, with the added...

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Compass54795388066
01.10.2024 - 06:05

PLEASE Save yourself a trip!!!!! Place is run down, the place couldn’t run a bath the organisation is horrendous and food is poor quantity. If you fancy a laugh...

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The Pelican restaurant in Paignton received mixed reviews, with some customers unhappy about long wait times, rude staff, and subpar food quality. However, others had a positive experience, praising the delicious fish and chips, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. Despite the negative feedback, it seems that the restaurant may have made some recent improvements. Overall, opinions on The Pelican vary, but those who had a pleasant visit are eager to return to enjoy the tasty food and excellent service.

Tripadvisor
2.4 ★ from 127 reviews
Lol
30.10.2023 - 08:25

The food was disgusting, the service was awful, the staff was rude, and the accommodations were terrible. I would never eat there again and would not recommend...

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julie
30.10.2023 - 08:25

This cafe is excellent! The chips are cooked to order, the fish is good and hot, and they serve the best whippy ice creams at a good price. Joy, the owner, is f...

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Emily
30.10.2023 - 08:25

This restaurant is not even worth a 1 out of 5 rating. I waited 20 minutes for chips, tea, and curry sauce for take away. The tea arrived but there was still no...

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bigbirddevon
30.10.2023 - 08:25

Avoid, rotten attitude, chips were edible but £5.95 for 6 pieces of scampi is ridiculous…. Took ages to cook and the young lad serving seriously needs to change...

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Connor
30.10.2023 - 08:25

I visited here with my mother and both of us have to agree that this was the best fish and chips we've ever had! Not only was the food delicious, the cafe was s...

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 3 reviews

big chippy, always like. they have asked for scrap, but they have simply opened themselves so they can make me something! chips and drill with scraps and lashes...

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Shannon
15.12.2022 - 02:08

ordered 4 breakfast for under £6 each very tasty and well cooked complete with toast jam.

great fish and chips, best we had in paignton. fish was fresh, fluffy and full of taste, the chips were also crispy. what the negative reviews here, if they are...

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Google
2.9 ★ from 141 reviews
Restaurantguru
2.7 ★ from 213 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
2.8 ★ from 244 reviews
INT Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 414 reviews

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