Reviews for Crane & Pelican Cafe in Le Claire, IA

From the signature cocktails to the salads to the entrees, everything was fabulous! Service was attentive but not intrusive. The... restaurant is located in an old mansion on top of a hill overlooking the Mississippi River. Dining areas are broken up intodifferent rooms which gives an uncrowded but intimate feel. Outside tables are available, weather permitting. Menu is limitedand changes seasonally which allows them to do what they do very well. We loved it so much that we are going back for one oftheir monthly themed dinners. Give it a try; you won't be disappointed! Read more

From the signature cocktails to the salads to the entrees, everything was fabulous! Service was attentive but not intrusive. The... restaurant is located in an old mansion on top of a hill overlooking the Mississippi River. Dining areas are broken up intodifferent rooms which gives an uncrowded but intimate feel. Outside tables are available, weather permitting. Menu is limitedand changes seasonally which allows them to do what they do very well. We loved it so much that we are going back for one oftheir monthly themed dinners. Give it a try; you won't be disappointed! Read more

We can?t say enough good things about Mandy and her team at Pelican & Crane. We catered our wedding of 150 guests and opted for... a buffet-style meal (including salad, Cajun Chicken Pasta, Meatloaf Sliders, Smashed Potatoes, and Green Beans). First, the foodwas spectacular! Everything was fresh, full of flavor, and we?ll prepared. We received many compliments from our guests on thefood. Second, Mandy?s input was spot on to make sure our meal was a success. Third, her team went above and beyond at the eventitself. They were very attentive to ensure everything was clean and the guests were happy. We would use them 100x over and 10/10recommend. Read more

We can?t say enough good things about Mandy and her team at Pelican & Crane. We catered our wedding of 150 guests and opted for... a buffet-style meal (including salad, Cajun Chicken Pasta, Meatloaf Sliders, Smashed Potatoes, and Green Beans). First, the foodwas spectacular! Everything was fresh, full of flavor, and we?ll prepared. We received many compliments from our guests on thefood. Second, Mandy?s input was spot on to make sure our meal was a success. Third, her team went above and beyond at the eventitself. They were very attentive to ensure everything was clean and the guests were happy. We would use them 100x over and 10/10recommend. Read more

What a wonderful little spot right on the Mississippi River in LeClaire Iowa. The owner was quite nice and very easy to talk to.... The food was good and the ambiance splendid. I can just imagine a wonderful snowy winter evening having a nice dinner in thisancient old river house. Read more

What a wonderful little spot right on the Mississippi River in LeClaire Iowa. The owner was quite nice and very easy to talk to.... The food was good and the ambiance splendid. I can just imagine a wonderful snowy winter evening having a nice dinner in thisancient old river house. Read more

Came here for lunch. Restaurant was pretty empty. Small menu selection. Food was mediocre at best. Service was slow. River views... were pretty though. Expected better food at this price point. I saw someone else?s picture of their lobster Mac and cheese-theone we received today didn?t look like that picture. Ours had mushrooms but no lobster in it. The pecan crusted salmon was notcrusted with pecans-just served with a blueberry compote with a few pecans in the sauce. Would recommend trying a differentrestaurant. I wish we would have taken some pics as our food didn?t look like the others posted. I?m wondering if lunch time isleftovers and smaller portions but for full price. Read more

Came here for lunch. Restaurant was pretty empty. Small menu selection. Food was mediocre at best. Service was slow. River views... were pretty though. Expected better food at this price point. I saw someone else?s picture of their lobster Mac and cheese-theone we received today didn?t look like that picture. Ours had mushrooms but no lobster in it. The pecan crusted salmon was notcrusted with pecans-just served with a blueberry compote with a few pecans in the sauce. Would recommend trying a differentrestaurant. I wish we would have taken some pics as our food didn?t look like the others posted. I?m wondering if lunch time isleftovers and smaller portions but for full price. Read more

My husband and I had an excellent dinner tonight at Crane & Pelican Cafe. The historic building is very charming and there is a... nice view of the Mississippi River from the dining room. Our entrees, the scallops with grits, and the salmon sandwich andGreek salad were delicious and perfectly done. There was a yummy surprise on my salad as it was topped with gyros meat andslivers of pita. My salmon sandwich was served on pumpernickel bread with a tasty sauce with capers which added to its flavor. For dessert we shared the best crepes I have ever had. They were orange cream with a Grand Mariner caramel sauce with pecans.Just delectable. We had a nice conversation with Mandy, the owner who told us some nice stories about the history of therestaurant and added to the whole dining experience. We highly recommend this restaurant. Kudos to the chef. Read more

My husband and I had an excellent dinner tonight at Crane & Pelican Cafe. The historic building is very charming and there is a... nice view of the Mississippi River from the dining room. Our entrees, the scallops with grits, and the salmon sandwich andGreek salad were delicious and perfectly done. There was a yummy surprise on my salad as it was topped with gyros meat andslivers of pita. My salmon sandwich was served on pumpernickel bread with a tasty sauce with capers which added to its flavor. For dessert we shared the best crepes I have ever had. They were orange cream with a Grand Mariner caramel sauce with pecans.Just delectable. We had a nice conversation with Mandy, the owner who told us some nice stories about the history of therestaurant and added to the whole dining experience. We highly recommend this restaurant. Kudos to the chef. Read more

Some things are totally meant to be, even when they happen by accident! Call it Devine intervention that at the last second we... killed plans to have Mexican for dinner and wound up on the back porch at the Crane & Pelican! Sitting here with a belly full ofPelican pickle Dip, Cajun Pasta and Lavendar Lemon cake! Oh, and I failed to mention, we happened to come through, travelingGrinnell to Chicago, on a Thursday night...Live Jazz on the lawn Thursday! Hence settling on the back porch! OK, but wait, ontop of all this, we were served by a gentleman named Autumn, voted Server of the year in the STATE OF IOWA!! And boy howdy, washe!!! Like I said...Devine dinner intervention!! Read more

Some things are totally meant to be, even when they happen by accident! Call it Devine intervention that at the last second we... killed plans to have Mexican for dinner and wound up on the back porch at the Crane & Pelican! Sitting here with a belly full ofPelican pickle Dip, Cajun Pasta and Lavendar Lemon cake! Oh, and I failed to mention, we happened to come through, travelingGrinnell to Chicago, on a Thursday night...Live Jazz on the lawn Thursday! Hence settling on the back porch! OK, but wait, ontop of all this, we were served by a gentleman named Autumn, voted Server of the year in the STATE OF IOWA!! And boy howdy, washe!!! Like I said...Devine dinner intervention!! Read more

History surrounds you with a commanding view of the Mississippi River from the bluff above downtown LeClaire, Iowa. The spacious... front dining rooms feature original floors, wood work and fireplaces of the beautiful Dawley House constructed in 1851 and is onthe National Historic Register (1979). The board of fare changes frequently with specials & seasonal offerings. The food isexpertly prepared, seasoned well and very few menu items are not homemade in the house kitchen. The food each visit has been hotand pleasingly presented. The bar is well appointed with several huge windows overlooking the Mississippi River. The bar is alsowell appointed with a high quality and selection of offering. The staff is very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. It is aspecial experience to dine here and is certainly a reflection of the managing ownership's committment to excellence. WELL DONE'CRANE & PELICAN'! KUDOS!!! Read more

History surrounds you with a commanding view of the Mississippi River from the bluff above downtown LeClaire, Iowa. The spacious... front dining rooms feature original floors, wood work and fireplaces of the beautiful Dawley House constructed in 1851 and is onthe National Historic Register (1979). The board of fare changes frequently with specials & seasonal offerings. The food isexpertly prepared, seasoned well and very few menu items are not homemade in the house kitchen. The food each visit has been hotand pleasingly presented. The bar is well appointed with several huge windows overlooking the Mississippi River. The bar is alsowell appointed with a high quality and selection of offering. The staff is very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. It is aspecial experience to dine here and is certainly a reflection of the managing ownership's committment to excellence. WELL DONE'CRANE & PELICAN'! KUDOS!!! Read more

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! My husband and I are from Florida and always like to dine in unique places. This did... not disappoint ????. I am a vegetarian and absolutely loved the featured pumpkin soup, beet salad, and hummus and asparagussandwich! My husband ordered the meatloaf and potatoes which were seasoned perfectly and so delicious! And don't forgetdessert! We ordered the orange ???? crepes which were fabulous! Highly recommend dining here. Read more

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! My husband and I are from Florida and always like to dine in unique places. This did... not disappoint ????. I am a vegetarian and absolutely loved the featured pumpkin soup, beet salad, and hummus and asparagussandwich! My husband ordered the meatloaf and potatoes which were seasoned perfectly and so delicious! And don't forgetdessert! We ordered the orange ???? crepes which were fabulous! Highly recommend dining here. Read more