Pelican Alley Restaurant

"Mr. Bob Arbuckle was seen standing near the kitchen of the restaurant." This is just one of the claims that the Pelican Alley restaurant claims about a "ghost" they say inhabits the restaurant. When we arrived at the Pelican Alley it seemed very quaint and comfy intimate. Set right on the water with boat access. The restaurant has two seating areas. The inside seating has full big window views of the water. Outdoor seating is a small deck with only about six tables. We chose to sit outside at an intimate table for two. The waitress was friendly and quick to get our drink order. Looking over the menu we saw many yummy choices which can be viewed here. After bringing our drinks our waitress went over the dinner specials for the evening. We then decided on Seafood Nachos for appetizer and we did two specials. The first one being Baked Grouper with a Piri Shrimp Cream sauce and Grilled Salmon with a Teriyaki and Wasabi Aoli. These each came with a side and a salad. Our seafood nachos came they were incredibly decadent and delicious. The heat from the jalapeno along with the creaminess of the lobster bisque like cheese sauce blended so well with the chips and chunks of sweet lobster,scallops and shrimp meat on top. Our salads then came and we were eating our salads when the real fun began. The deck we were sitting on tilted and gave way a little bit. It felt like the leg of my chair dropped down into a hole. I thought it was just me but when the other couple and my husband sitting on the same deck as us felt it too, that was when I was done sitting outside. We asked to be moved inside and they were very accommodating and had us set up at another table inside. Now this was when our waitress mentioned the ghost that she claims is at Pelican Alley. I have a hard time believing in a ghost that causes decks to move, after all this restaurant does sit on the water. Water movement can very easily move decks and the stilts that hold that deck over the years. Our dinner arrived and was absolutely delicious. My hubby and I joked that they have to pay so much for the great chef they have that is preparing such great food in lieu of fixing this restaurant up that is in such need of basic repairs and upkeep. While sitting there another couple asked to be moved because of a dripping vent over their heads. A ghost story can make for some customers but a ghost story cannot make up for basic repairs that are needed that might bring you more business. My final review of the Pelican Alley is as follows.
Parking: 1Button (Their sign even says after the lot is full parking is wherever you can find it)
Atmosphere: 3Buttons (It is definitely an old Florida fish and tackle style place made into a restaurant)
Service: 3 Buttons (They were very accomodating when our "incident" arose and the waitress was timely in our food and drinks)
Food: 5 Buttons (The food is delicious and cooked to perfection. Especially the Seafood Nachos, I could make a meal out of those)