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Our Menu

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Snacks N Such

Mozzarella Sticks (6)

$9.00

Cheese Fries with Cheddar & Bacon

$8.00

Wings (8)

$12.00
Cajun • Mild • Hot • Teriyaki • BBQ

Chicken Fingers (3)

$9.00

Hearty Soups

Lobster Bisque

$6.00/Cup
$7.00/Bowl
Creamy, rich bisque with a touch of sherry

Clam Chowder New England Style

$6.00/Cup
$7.00/Bowl
Best inland clam chowder anywhere

Gumbo

$6.00/Cup
$7.00/Bowl
A New Orleans favorite Made with chicken & Andouille sausage

Fresh Salads

All salads served with garlic bread. All grilled items are available blackened, Cajun, or mesquite style

Reef Signature Salad

$8.00
Mixed greens with arugula, grape tomatoes, chopped egg, goat cheese, candied walnuts, red onions, dried craisins & croutons. Served with garlic bread

Caesar Salad

$8.00
Romaine with croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing

Southwest Salad

$8.00
Mixed greens with black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, onions, roasted red peppers, cheddar, tortilla strips & chipotle ranch dressing

w/ Grilled Chicken

$15.00

w/ Grilled Shrimp

$17.00

w/ Calamari

$19.00

w/ Grilled Grouper

$19.00

w/ Grilled Salmon

$19.00

w/ Grilled Tuna

$19.00

w/ Grilled Grilled Mahi

$19.00

w/ Fried Oysters

$19.00

Favorites of the Island

Coconut Shrimp (5)

$14.00
Served with apricot & key lime horseradish dipping sauce.

Cajun Popcorn Shrimp

$14.00
Served with chipotle tartar sauce.

Calamari (voted Best in Cincinnati)

$15.00
Served with homemade marinara or sweet chili sauce

Fried Oysters (8)

$16.00
Served with jalapeno tartar sauce

Pan Sauteed Crab Cakes (2)

$22.00
Served with chipotle tartar sauce

Chargrilled Sandwiches

Served on a bun or rye bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, & tartar sauce. Add Cajun to any sandwich. Add American, Provolone, Cheddar, Pepper Jack cheese to any sandwich for $1.00. Served with one side item

FOR THE SEAFARER - FRESH OFF THE GRILL!

Cajun Grilled Grouper Sandwich

$21.00

Mesquite Grilled Grouper Sandwich

$20.00

Grilled Alaskan Halibut Sandwich

$27.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwich

$20.00

Grilled Tuna Steak Sandwich

$20.00
(choose from Cajun, Mesquite or Blackened)

BEER BATTERED FRIED FISH

Beer Battered Cod Sandwich

$19.00

REEF BURGERS - 1/2 LB. BLACK ANGUS BEEF

All burgers are served with garden, mayo and one side item.

Hamburger

$15.00

Cheeseburger

$16.00

Bacon Cheeseburger

$17.00

AND MORE . . .

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

$15.00
Served with mayo.

Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich

$16.00
Served with bacon, provolone, & mayo.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$12.00
Served with cole slaw

Fried Sea Fare

Served with two side items

BASKETS

Fried Coconut Shrimp (7)

$19.00

Fried Oyster Basket (8)

$19.00

Hand Breaded Icelandic Cod (3)

$19.00

Fried Crab Cake Basket (3)

$22.00

Fried Shrimp Basket (7)

$19.00

Grilled & Broiled Fish Platters

All grilled fish available Cajun, Mesquite or Blackened

Broiled Stuffed Grouper

$28.00
A Pelican’s Reef favorite! Two pieces of tender grouper stuffed with lump crab meat, wild rice, cornbread stuffing

Grilled Tuna

$24.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi

$24.00

Grilled Salmon

$24.00
Try it with Our Bourbon Glaze!

Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled Fish Tacos (3)

$18.00
The Fish of the Day; served with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese & Jamaican relish; and one side item

Island Tacos

Island Tacos (3)

$19.00
Featuring blackened mahi, grilled shrimp, or grilled chicken topped with pepper jack, Caribbean slaw & chipotle sour cream

Wraps

Served with lettuce, tomato, cheese, & one side item

Grilled Chicken

$15.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi

$19.00

Grilled Grouper

$19.00

Po’Boy Sandwiches

Served with lettuce, tomato, cheese, & one side item

Fried Shrimp

$18.00

Fried Oysters

$19.00

Pasta

All Pasta Served With Garlic Bread And Choice of Side Salad. Add Chicken $5, add Shrimp $6

Pasta Alfredo

$13.00

Pasta Marinara

$13.00

Little Skipper Menu

For Children 12 & Under Only All Meals $8.00 & Include Side Item & Beverage

Chicken Fingers (2)

$8.00

Hamburger or Cheeseburger & Fries

$8.00

Pasta Marinara & Garlic Bread

$8.00

Shrimp Basket (3)

$8.00

Market Price Items

Market Price Items

Check our board for Daily Market Price Items and Origin: King Crab, Snow Crab & Oysters*

Sides

(a la carte $4 each)

Sweet Potato Fries

Tossed Salad

Onion Rings

Garlic Bread

Cole Slaw

Caesar Salad

French Fries

Dressing Choices:

Fat Free Ranch

French

Blue Cheese

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Honey Mustard

Ranch

Italian

Thousand Island

Welcome Back! We have missed you! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we find our sea legs. We’re glad you’re here!

Favorites of the Islands

Peel n Eat Shrimp

$14.00/+
One pound $24 | Half Pound $14 • Served hot or cold with cocktail sauce and lemon

Coconut Shrimp (5)

$14.00
Served with apricot and key lime horseradish dipping sauce

Cajun Popcorn Shrimp

$14.00
Served with cocktail sauce

Calamari

$15.00
(**Voted Best in Cincinnati**) Served with house made marinara or sweet chili sauce

Fried Oysters (8)

$16.00
Served with house made jalapeño tartar sauce

Fried Crab Cakes (3)

Lightly fried and served with house made chipotle tartar

Mozzarella Sticks (6)

$9.00
Served with house made marinara

Wings (8)

$12.00
Mild/Medium/BBQ/Cajun

Hearty Soups & Fresh Salads

All salads are served with Garlic Bread. All grilled items are available Mesquite, Blackened or Cajun Style • Protein options: No protein $8 | Grilled Chicken $15 | Grilled Shrimp $17 | Grilled Grouper, Mahi, Salmon, and Tuna $19 | Fried Calamari $19 | Fried Oysters $19

New England Clam Chowder

$6.00/+
Cup $6 | Bowl $7 (**Best New England Style Clam Chowder around**)

Lobster Bisque

$6.00/+
Cup $6 | Bowl $7 • A creamy rich bisque with a touch of sherry

Gumbo

$6.00/+
Cup $6 | Bowl $7 • A New Orleans favorite! Made with chicken and Andouille sausage

Reef Signature Salad

$8.00/+
Mixed greens and arugula, grape tomatoes, chopped egg, goat cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, dried craisins and croutons. Served with Fuji Apple Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

$8.00/+
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with our house made Caesar dressing

Southwest Salad

$8.00/+
Mixed greens, black beans, a roasted corn onion and pepper mix, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, topped with tortilla strips. Served with our house made chipotle ranch dressing

Main Voyage

All entrees are served with two side items. Grilled entrees are available Mesquite, Blackened or Cajun Style

Broiled Stuffed Grouper

$28.00
A Pelican’s Reef Favorite! Two pieces of tender Grouper, stuffed with lump crab meat, wild rice, and cornbread stuffing

Grilled Tuna Steak

$24.00

Grilled Mahi

$24.00

Grilled Salmon

$24.00
Try it with our bourbon glaze!

Fried Sea Fare

All baskets are served with two side items

Coconut Shrimp (7)

$19.00

Fried Shrimp (7)

$19.00

Oysters (8)

$19.00

Hand breaded Icelandic Cod (3)

$19.00

Crab Cakes (3)

$19.00

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served on your choice of bun or marble rye, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and tartar sauce. Sandwiches are served with one side item

Grilled Cajun Grouper

$21.00
Provolone cheese and house made chipotle tartar, served on marble rye

Grilled Mesquite Grouper

$20.00

Grilled Alaskan Halibut

$27.00

Grilled Mahi

$20.00

Grilled Tuna Steak

$20.00

Beer battered fried Cod

$19.00

Grilled Chicken

$15.00
Served with mayo

Grilled Chicken Club

$16.00
Served with bacon, provolone cheese and mayo

Po’Boys, Wraps & Tacos

All Po’Boys are served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and chipotle tartar sauce | Fish Wraps are served with lettuce, tomato, onion and parmesan cheese, tartar sauce on the side | Chicken Wrap is served with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, mayo on the side

Fried Shrimp Po’Boy

$18.00

Fried Oyster Po’Boy

$19.00

Grilled Grouper or Mahi Wrap

$19.00

Grilled Chicken Wrap

$15.00

Grilled Island Tacos (3)

$19.00
Your choice of one protein. Blackened Mahi, Shrimp or Chicken, topped with pepper jack cheese, Caribbean slaw, and chipotle sour cream

Grilled Fish Tacos (3)

$18.00
Featuring the fresh fish of the day! Served with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Jamaican relish on the side

Reef Burgers

A 1 /2 lb. Special blend burger (Chuck, Brisket & Short rib.) All burgers are served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo. Burgers are served with one side item

Hamburger

$15.00

Cheeseburger

$16.00

Bacon Cheeseburger

$17.00

Little Skippers

For children under 12, all meals include one side and beverage

Chicken Fingers (2)

$8.00

Hamburger/Cheeseburger

$8.00

Fried Shrimp (3)

$8.00

Side Items

A La Carte $4

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Onion Rings

Coleslaw

Steamed Broccoli

Tossed Salad

Caesar Salad

Grilled Asparagus

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