Lucky Pelican - Sarasota County

Quality experience. The Lucky Pelican doesn’t miss. Even thicccer than the swordfish was our waiter, Will. He was clearly the catch of the day and easily earned the five star service evaluation. We would love to return and would highly recommend the gulf and roasted oysters, blackened cod with roasted red pepper sauce, and the bacon wrapped swordfish.

Floor sticky. Overall dirty appearance of restaurant. Was there during a rainstorm; water drips started leaking down on our table; looked up and saw filthy water-stained ceiling tiles above our table and the table next to us. Clearly not the first time those tiles have leaked. Our party exited the booth we were in and got seated at another booth. Our server brought our beverages and water glasses from the original table to the new one, as if we were supposed to drink from them after being dripped in. First and last time there.

We sat at the bar and never ordered anything by the time someone got around to greeting us probably 15 minutes) we had observed and smelt so many things that were foul we decided against eating any seafood here. Members of the staff who were sweating profusely were handling food without gloves. Everyone seemed very very stimulated it was sad and disgusting at the same time

Been to Lucky Pelican many many times since discovering it 4 years ago. I was always able to get past the sticky floors and worn appearance. You could always count on them to deliver the freshest and most delicious fish dishes anywhere at any price. The last few times i have been stuck on the sake glazed seabass which is their most expensive at near $50. This time the portion was small, one of the vegetables were no good and the plate was swimming in sauce. My fault for not returning it. However , Management needs to get this fixed amongst some personnel issues which i will leave unsaid otherwise it may become the Unlucky Pelican. Hoping this staple i had loved gets its act together so I can enjoy once again…..

The Buffalo Calamari that was ordered came out as original, and by the time it was re-served, the time had passed for an appetizer, so we boxed it up. Our waitress sat with the table next to ours, totally ignoring us the whole time. We had to go to the bar for refills, and the hostess for calamari issue and napkins. The main courses were excellent, which keeps our whole family happy and returning.