Miami Art Zine
An Introduction to the Pelican Restaurant Via A Tasting Menu
“Both plates were generous, beautifully plated, and balanced in flavor.”
Harvey Burstein ·
What writers and critics have said about our Italian restaurant inside the Pelican Hotel on Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.
Pelican Restaurant has been part of the Pelican Hotel at 826 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 since 1994, and marked its 30th anniversary in 2024. Until recently it was known as Pelican Cafe, the name most of the articles below use. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Gio Sofia (Gioacchino Sofia), a Sicilian chef with over 25 years of experience.
For press inquiries, interviews or photography, email restaurant@pelicanhotel.com or call +1 305 673 3373.
“Both plates were generous, beautifully plated, and balanced in flavor.”
Harvey Burstein ·
“The cafe and lobby of the landmark Miami hotel were renovated by Rosso, son of Italian businessman Renzo Rosso…”
Ben Dreith ·
“Guests and locals alike unwind at the cozy in-house restaurant Pelican Café, a hotspot known for Italian cuisine with a modern twist, led by South Beach's most adored Italian chef, Gio Sofia.”
Katarina Doric ·
“…the Pelican Hotel's eponymous coffee lounge, whose Renzo Rosso-designed spaces and Sicilian Chef Gio Sofia-crafted delicacies make it one of the best cafés in Miami.”
Gilda Bruno ·
“Celebrate Thanksgiving with a three-course feast, featuring a special complimentary amuse-bouche at Ocean Drive's gem, Pelican Cafe.”
Mike Rynart ·
“Situated in the iconic Art Deco Pelican Hotel, Pelican Cafe celebrates its 30th anniversary by blending Italian culinary traditions with modern touches.”
Caroline Dalal ·
“The Pelican Cafe, (305.673.3373) in the historic Pelican Hotel, 826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.”
Irene Moore ·
“Those who adventure into Pelican Cafe will feel Chef's passion through his dishes, which mix Sicilian classic flavors with his own twist.”
Aurora Dominguez ·
“With his seafood-forward menu, chef is turning out some great crudo and seafood-rich pasta. I particularly loved the squid-ink pasta tossed with clams.”
Liza B. Zimmerman ·
“The Pelican Café is a dreamy, vintage inspired café located within the iconic boutique Pelican Hotel.”
Jenny Mannerheim ·