Tried this spot during Restaurant Week. First off, the parking lot it limited. They offer valet parking for $30 but it goes towards your restaurant bill. But if that isn't available, you have to find a spot in the lot and then find the inconvenient sign with a QR code at a $1/hour. The bar was busy when we arrived. We were seated at a table near the windows and were able to see the amazing sunset, as well as the ferry, which both arrived and departed several times during our meal. Our server was Destiny, who was very nice and did her job well. We had ordered some cocktails which took a very long time because there was only 1 bartender attending to the crowd. As for appetizers, we chose the mozzarella steak, the garlic and herb mussels and the cauliflower bites. All were served beautifully and tasted good as well. We also asked for bread and a loaf was served warm with olive oil and a half WELL roasted garlic bulb (most likely used for decoration) but it should have been roasted a lot less for it to be used as a spread. Dinner was the steak frites, twin lobster tails and golden glaze salmon. The steak was served with a salsa verde, the lobster was accompanied by a small gravy boat of drawn butter, a half corn cob and 4 roasted baby potatoes. The salmon, was my dish and was crispy and tasty, served over broccolini stalks and purple forbidden rice. Dessert took a while to come out and we were worried that we wouldn't get back to our car for the expiration of our time. It worked out. 2 of us ordered chocolate cake and I had the cheesecake. The portions were huge! I think what took so long was that they had to open up a new cake because 1 slice was warm and fudgy, while the other was more solid and dense. Not a problem, still delicious. Thank you for a wonderful meal. read more

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It was good. Came here yesterday for Mother's Day and requested outdoor seating. It was windy but the sun broke through the clouds which was nice. My cosmopolitan was delicious as was our fried calamari. My penne a la vodka lacked some taste. I normally like it when it's a little sweeter. My husband got the warm lobster and do not like it at all which stinks. You'd think a restaurant on the water would have good seafood. Not sure why they never brought us out bread. I saw it at another and had to ask our waiter for one. The chocolate cake was fine. I feel like this restaurant changes around a lot. Glad I got to eat here. read more

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I think it's fair to leave a review after 4 dinner visits with family. Limited menu in my opinion, not enough single serving steaks for a chop house. Not enough fish options. It's a common menu for downtown Port Jefferson RECOMMEND: twin tails, dad reports perfectly cooked. raw bar, fresh and nicely presented, calamari app beautifully done and love the spicy fried cherry touch. Love the roasted garlic clove served with the bread. Sides of asparagus and smashed goldies are consistently spot on. DO NOT RECOMMEND short ribs. It's a LOOOONG SINGLE rib. Not what locals expect. Too much gristle. This dish is MUCH better at Nantucket's or Culper. BP should take it OFF the menu. Pork chop was tough. Filet mignon was tough and bland. Branzino was bland. Culper's overdoes salt, BP is light on seasoning. That said, branzino better butterflied and cordon bleu quality at Culper whereas at BP, skin was soggy, not crispy. As a native New Englander, I test all chowders. Everywhere. BP New England was so underpopulated by diced taters or clams, there was NOTHING in it. Flavor was ok but if you know your chowders, this won't work for you. Best local New England is at Nantucket's and best Manhattan; PJ Lobster. SERVICE, good by most, better by some. Steak knives are DULL. Don't wait 5 minutes before bringing salt and pepper? All Staff must use crumb scrapers, if one does it, they all should? Staff is well dressed and professional. GM is super personable and attentive, I will continue to patronize, my dad LOVES the harbor view which is money in the bank for this restaurant. OMG PLEASE DITCH the plastic flowers. IMMEDIATELY. I don't dine in nail salons LOL. THANK YOU. read more

We went for a restaurant week and it was a great time. The restaurant has a very nice vibe. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Portions were super generous. The Steak Frites was delicious and so were the lobster tails. read more

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Very unacceptable lobster roll for $39. This is how it arrived at the table. Waiter chuckled when my boyfriend asked why this lobster roll was on a diet. No offer to fix it or address this poorly prepared lobster roll. Waiter was attentive otherwise. Ambiance was great. read more

Black Pearl Seafood Chophouse - Lobster roll how it arrived at the table. $39!! So unacceptable. Not an offer to fix or correct it. - Seafood Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

I really wanted to enjoy this place because the staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming, but unfortunately the food and drinks completely missed the mark. The mudslide tasted spoiled, the Corona was warm, and the Miami Vice tasted like there was barely any alcohol in it. It also took about 20 minutes to get the swordfish, and the fries were dry. The service itself was pleasant, but the kitchen and bar seriously need improvement. read more

A review I'm going to enjoy writing! Black Pearl delivered a Five Star experience from valet to desert. We chose to celebrate my wife's birthday with friends at a new restaurant location to change things up a bit. The staff from hostess to table servers and clearers were friendly and professional. Our primary server Kate, or Princess Kate as we dubbed her, elevated our dining experience reminiscent of how fine dining used to be. She made a lasting impression. Food and drink were outstanding starting with the signature Black Pearl cocktails. As a table we enjoyed Fried Calamari and Half Shell Oysters as starters. The food was dockside fresh and perfectly prepared. For mains we had 1 Pork Chop special, 2 Filet Mignon and 1 Boneless NY Strip all prepared to perfection with spot on temperatures (all different from rare through medium). Asparagus, Spinach, Potatoes and Mushrooms were presented and seasoned perfectly. The meal was topped off with a Happy Birthday decorated Espresso Crème Brûlée served with candle and song. We will return with more friends and will probably request Princess Kate! read more

Food was great! All of it, The service however- not so good. It got busy after a bit- but my waitress took 45 min to come back to my table after we asked her if the filet was prime? She never answered and never came back- ... I have. Problem with that- read more

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Fantastic experience from beginning to end! The hostess was super sweet, and our server Juliana was incredibly kind and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, and the views of the water, boats, and birds made the whole atmosphere even more special. Two managers including Caleb, stopped by to check on our experience, which really showed their commitment to great service. We'll definitely be coming again and again! read more

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I came here with my friend for lunch. We sat outside by the water rather than inside since it was a gorgeous day out. An area with tables, umbrellas, and seating faces the water. We asked the hostess if we could sit at the seats facing the water, and she gave us a seat and opened the umbrella for shade. We had to go inside the bar to order our food, and they brought it to us. There was some confusion when we got to the bar; we were told we could order outside, but that was quickly resolved. They were very friendly and brought the food out. I had the enjoyable ceaser salad. I also had a drink called the black pearl, which I liked and would get again. Sitting outside is definitely a good choice while the weather is nice. Enjoy. read more

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This was our anniversary dinner for my wife and I. The day before I was out of town on business but I arranged so I would be home the night before our anniversary. Well weather issues caused my flight to be cancelled. It was the first time we didn't wake up together on our anniversary so I was under the gun to come through. Black Pearl is a new restaurant in Port Jefferson. It's actually in Danfords Inn. There have been multiple restaurants in this space over the past few years and all have failed you although I've seen good reviews I was a bit skeptical. Okay let's go. We were able to get a table outside on the deck and overlooking Port Jefferson harbor.probably the best restaurant view in Port Jefferson. For starters our waitress, Angela, was everything you could want in a waitress. The food.. I had the 2 pound lobster and my wife had the 14oz. Strip stead. Our plan was to split both meals and create Surf & Turf for both of us. It worked as planned. Lobster was succulent and the steak was tender. Came with fingerling potatoes and corn on the cob. To boot Angela comped us desert for our anniversary. We chose carrot cake which was decadent. One issue. The bathrooms were out of order so you had to walk across the parking lot to their party rooms for a bathroom. Ugh. Oh I forgot, live entertainment on the deck. Really nice especially it being our anniversary. If this restaurant lasts we will be back read more

Stopped in for drinks. Service was excellent so perhaps they've resolved some early season issues. We may give the food another try based on the improvement in service since our first visit. read more

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Fantastic dinner at the newly renovated Danfords in port Jeff. Now know as the Black Pearl. We sat outside with a beautiful view and live music. The cocktails were nothing short of creative and delicious! Cocktails pictured ate the PG-13 martini mocktail, The Barbosa, and a Smores Martini. For an appetizer we got the mussels and house made bread with garlic butter. And for dinner I had the Salmon and my friend had the Chicken Milanese. The food was fantastic from beginning to end and such a step up from the previous Ferryman's Grille. Our server Johanna was very attentive and friendly and had great recommendations. The manager Clayton came over to check in on us and make sure our experience was memorable. All around great experience and the price for the amount of food was amazing. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Black Pearl is the perfect blend of cozy, casual, and modern-classy. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm yet elevated -- ideal for a night out that feels special without being stuffy. We started with the Caesar salad to split, and it was perfectly balanced -- not too fishy, not overly heavy on the Caesar flavor, and more than enough for two people. Truly delicious. My friend ordered the truffle mac and cheese, which was an easy 10/10. The portion was huge (definitely enough to take home), rich, and full of flavor without being overwhelming. I had the boneless NY strip, and it was cooked to absolute perfection -- tender, flavorful, and exactly how a steak should be. The service really stood out. Our server, Kait, was immaculate -- attentive, friendly, and on top of everything, we also noticed how attentive all the other servers were to their tables, and the managers coming by to check in was a really nice touch. Shoutout to the bartenders Maria and DJ -- the bar was completely packed, yet the drinks were chilled perfectly and came out quickly without a long wait. Overall, Black Pearl delivers on food, service, and atmosphere every single time. A must-visit in Port Jeff. read more

The service was incredible. The food was mediocre at best nice nice decor and we only went cause they said that they new management management cause we had such a terrible meal the last time we were there. Well I won't be going back. There's a total disappointment we had steak fritites The steak was tough and the french fries were over the top with salt won't be going back very disappointed. The only thing that's salvage that lunch was the weight staff oh, and also the lunch menu and the dinner menu are the same, which is quite pricey, but they only serve bread with the dinner menu not a fan read more

This was one of the worst meals I have ever had. While the atmosphere of the place is nice and well done... the food was awful. I couldn't finish anything I ordered. For the prices they charge, I expected way better. Service was additionally slow. I will give them one star for having a nice mocktail menu. But that's it. read more

Wow. Wow. Wow. So to start off we had 7:45 reservations (highly recommend). Showed up a little early and were sat outside before our reservation time. Had a couple drinks while waiting everything was great and the vibes were no less than. Once we sat down we were greeted by our server Caleb and from beginning to end, he made our night...even if the great food wasn't part of the deal. Attentive, personable, and all around made us feel like we weren't just another table. Certainly he's nothing but a benefit to the business. He even kept to his promise about having our food served and having us to our ferry on time. Manager on shift checked in on all tables multiple times and wanted to make sure everyone's experience was what they wanted. Food solid. Drinks consistent. Service impeccable. Will return and encourage anyone that doesn't mind a little wait to enjoy a dinner here and ask for Caleb!!!! Thank you for not disappointing me and my fiancée for her dinner. read more

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They arrived on time-fixed my non-draining dishwasher in 15 minutes and the charge was reasonable for the times. I'm a happy man.

Very similar menu to The Wave, which was previously here. Love the yellow umbrellas -- adds such a nice touch! While it's not on the menu, the watermelon margarita is amazing. If you ask for bread, you will get it and not be disappointed -- it comes with butter in olive oil and roasted garlic. So delicious! I've come a couple times this summer already and have found Destiny to be a great waitress! Overall cute spot, great location and views, and delicious food and drink read more

Food is probably a 4 star rating, service about 2 so here's your average. I'm noticing lately in a number of restaurants that there seems to be a lack of awareness of what the purpose of a host or hostess role is, and I can only blame that on the management responsible for filling and training these positions. The majority of host positions are filled by the face in the cell phone generation, but that doesn't excuse the fact that many patrons are still expecting a kind smile and a welcoming energy when they enter. We walked up to Black Pearl and had to wait while two hostesses chatted with a server. We thought it was regarding tables/work which would be reasonable, but no, just socializing. When they were finished, the server walked away and the hostesses just looked up and let us initiate the interaction. Weird to be afraid to speak when you're a literal hostess. We were given a 15 minute wait time and they took our number and we went and sat on the swing about four feet from the stand. Twenty minutes later we checked on the reservation and were told we were already texted. 1) We're standing four feet away from you, 2) no text came. Walked us to a table without a word, set down our menus without a word, and walked away without a word. Mind you I am a chatter so I am throwing 'thank you's and 'boy what a lovely day's over the place. Our server took awhile to come over but was friendly and social when we did see him. Cocktails are super delicious, but definitely overpriced even for the area and season at around $17 each. Had our server returned even once during our meal to check in with us, he probably would've gotten another cocktail added to the bill because that's how good it was-but I am never going to chase down a waiter for a $17 drink. Never showed again until we finished our meals. His loss. Food was great: burger and a huge portion of mussels, but the service was that off-putting that we probably won't be looking to return anytime soon. My unsolicited advice would be to remind your hostesses that they're not running security for the building. They're there to welcome guests. The young lady working yesterday couldn't have been less friendly and couldn't have been more aloof. I'm sure her attitude is very cool to the other 19 year olds at the stand with her, but that's not her audience. The actual adults going to spend money and eat good food in a great locale aren't impressed by a teenybopper with a stank face and bad attitude and good vibes at the start of a dining experience goes a long way. What a major turnoff. read more

From start to finish 5 stars. Was seated quickly without a reservation...and lucked out with a water view...& the sunset- unmatched atmosphere and view. Water came quickly as did the server who took drink orders within 5 minutes of being seated. Warm bread w/ butter, olive oil and roasted garlic came out next...that garlic- so good!! We ordered the chicken Milanese- thin, crispy cutlets...fresh crisp arugula salad on top. Refreshing, light and tasty. Branzino- very, very good- moist, fresh and tasty...the charred lemon- nice touch. Watermelon Refresher- delicious...Espresso martini- perfect. Dessert review to follow....relaxing and enjoying this view.... We will definitely be back....the place was packed and staff attentive and on point. Food and view- 12 out of 10.... Paige our server...couldn't have been better read more

Great food, great service by our waitress Julianna. She was so friendly and bubbly, but most of all attentive and knowledgeable. We started off with the mussels- so buttery and garlicky. I got the branzino- YUM- so juicy and flavorful. My bf got the halibut with quinoa. And we had the chocolate Bundt cake topped with ice cream for dessert. SO GOOD! We got lucky and got seats right by the water with a perfect view of the band. You have to eat here this summer! read more

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The burger was amazing. The carrot cake was amazing. All of our other plates were yummie. The service was great and Angela made our night taking care of us with our two small kiddos. Thanks for a good night! read more

Service was solid. Attentive and knowledgeable server. Was going to try the soup but $16 for soup anywhere is insane. The apps were mixed quality wise, the calamari itself was bland and dry without having to resort to the sauce. The oysters tasted fresh and were quite good despite this, the bread was very standard and bland and not soft enough. The burger I had the Black Pearl was not quite as big as expected and tasted quite bland despite having bleu cheese and ketchup on it it was all cooked a bit more rare than I prefer which is medium. Too close the place is too distant from the look of the old restaurant, the walls were repainted black and it doesn't feel as fancy as it should, another big issue is when at capacity the place is FAR to loud for a upscale venue. Hope improvements to the food quality as a whole can get better as it's got a solid foundation. read more

This was our 4th time dining at danfords and the 4th time that we were either overcharged or double charged. At this point it's not just a mistake but a pattern of stealing!! We will never return. read more

The WORST SERVICE!! Sat down at 7:00 didn't get food until 9:30! We kept asking and just got a lot of excuses. I also overheard other people complaining. It's a shame because it's a great location and food is good. But it started with the car valet...sat in the car and waited for someone to come for 15 mins!!! Just a complete nightmare! read more

Beautiful atmosphere but that's where it ended. Food was disappointing. We ordered calamari as appetizer and a salad. Calamari was greasy and salad was just ok. No serving spoons were given with either appetizers. My grilled salmon was cold and had to be sent back and my friends flounder sandwich was greasy Waiter was pleasant but unprofessional. The other couples meal was just ok. I will not be returning. read more

I was so excited to go on a nice date last night and I was really disappointed. The drinks were actually good (watermelon refresher) and so was the appetizer, tuna tartare. The filet mignon came out just the steak on the plate, no topping or seasoning. The most bare plate and the steak was cold. I had to pay 12 dollars for boxed mashed potatoes. I got a cold lobster roll and it was not your typical lobster salad that you find on a roll. It tasted like a warm lobster roll that was left in the fridge. The Caesar salad had little to no dressing. Very upsetting! read more

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Fantastic Spot on the Water - Highly Recommend! We had an amazing dinner at The Black Pearl and can't wait to go back. The outdoor dining area is right on the water, and the view alone is worth the visit--calm, relaxing, and the perfect place to unwind. The food was excellent. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The specialty drinks were a definite highlight--creative, refreshing, and really well balanced. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. Our server, Kaitlin, was absolutely wonderful. Super friendly, helpful with recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. She really added to the experience. There was live music playing while we ate, which made the whole evening feel even more special. They have it most nights of the week, and it really adds to the laid-back, welcoming vibe of the place. Whether you're local or just visiting, I'd absolutely recommend checking out The Black Pearl. Great food, great drinks, awesome service, and a perfect waterfront setting--you really can't go wrong. read more

Great view, service, and food ! Lobster bisque is on point, cod sandwich, and lobster roll is no slouch either. We had a large party and they accommodated us with no problem. read more

Amazing service and manager even came over to see how everything was. Fabulous lunch. Highly recommend the fish and chips and my niece had plenty of gluten-free options to choose from. read more

Black Pearl Seafood Chophouse - Fish and chips! So good - Seafood Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Destiny (not destinys child) was wonderful. Would come back just for her. Every day during the week day shift read more

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I had a girls night here and we had the best time!!! The food and drinks were so good. I got the black pearl drink and hello? Glitter in my drink?! Yes. The mozzarella app is to friggen DIE for, not to mention the garlic clove and the bread! Now onto entrees we got steak, lobster roll, and halibut and we were alll amazed at how good it was since the previous place there was absolutely horrible. We are all foodies so we like to try different spots and since this one is new we figured we'd give it a shot. It was deff cranking since it's summer place on the water so deff make a reservation first. We will be back !! read more

Black Pearl Seafood Chophouse - Black pearl drink - Seafood Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Visited Black Pearl, last weekend for a birthday dinner, Everything we had was amazing. For Appetizers, we shared, Mozzarella Sticks, Calamari & Crab Cake. I was impressed. Dinner, Cowboy Ribeye, cooked to our perfection. Our server, Karina, was very patient. We were so undecided about our entree, she had to come back a few times. The Assistant Manager, Christopher, came over checked on us, conversed with us. He wanted to ensure we had a great experience, since it was our first time there. He, answered all of our questions and concerns. He was so personable, he came back afew more times for a quick chat. I was impressed. Not many in upper managment take time with their patrons. Our view from inside by the dock was great! We watched the sun go down. I will definently be back!! read more

I had dinner with a friend last night at Black Pearl. We sat outside and the view was amazing! What a sunset! We were able to see the ferry arrive and depart which was very cool. I ordered the chicken Milanese and she ordered the bronzino and we shared. Both dishes were fresh and delish! The fish was flaky and cooked to perfection. The chicken had just enough crunch. Our waitress Paige was great! Very attentive! We ended our meal with the carrot cake and lemoncello. Both were beautifully presented and delicious! Thank you Black Pearl for a wonderful evening! Can't wait to come back! read more

Service was beyond amazing! Constant checking in, help, etc. The food: especially the black pearl burger was great. Definitely recommend for anyone, I am a picky eater and I absolutely loved it. Overall great, as mentioned earlier service was like nothing I've ever seen before. Not sure if it's because they opened recently or had complaints but if you're looking for a place with a large amount and fast working staff this is your kind of restaurant. read more

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Horrible service and the manager was one of the rudest people I have ever encountered. Food is average at best with NYC prices, but the staff's attitude was a huge turnoff. Only star is for the live music, otherwise it would be zero stars. read more

Our family decided to eat out this Thanksgiving and we picked the BlackPearl in Port Jefferson . There were 12of us and we all loved the drinks, the food and the ambiance. They did a great job and we were glad we picked this restaurant! read more

I had food at the bar twice. The steak with fries both times was good. The amount of time to receive the food was ridiculous. The restaurant is dark and takes away from the ambience of being near the water! Frankly, I feel there are much better Restaurants in Port Jefferson with a better pricing structure! read more

In Aug 2025, my wife and I dined at the Black Pearl Seafood Chophouse and thought it was pretty good. We sat outside & listened to the music from the band playing in the gazebo. The food was much better than when Danford's owned and operated the restaurant, so we went back Sat September 13, 2025, with two family members we invited. The waiter this night was an unexperienced amateur and the manager was not much better. The waiter asked for a drink order early on, but we were not ready so he disappeared for 20 minutes. When we ordered drinks and they came, we ordered two salads and told him the main courses we wanted. When the waiter served the salads, he told us he messed because he placed the salad order and main course order at the same time and the main course dishes were ready to be served. We did not want our main dishes with salad we stated newly made main courses should be made for us. Shortly after, the manager stepped over to our table checking how everything was going, we told him about the waiter's mess up and he assured us fresh plates will be prepared when we were ready for them. When the dinners were served, my filet mignon was only warm and the mashed potatoes and asparagus on the dish were cold. This meal was not fresh nor was it under a heater because it might overcook. The 2 branzino dinners were fair not good and the swordfish was probably the best of the four.The manager offered a complementary round of drinks for the screw up. Two of those complementary drinks served were poorly made & tasting and lacked the garnishments on the like the first paid round had. The manager tried to convince me that my filet mignon was freshly cooked,but I knew it was not. Also, there was a wedding upstairs above us. All night we heard the blasting music from the DJ. Boom Boom Boom shaking the ceiling during our whole meal. One of our guests had missing dishes on their menu, we asked the waiter and the waiter said he gave us a wrong menu. What an idiot. No need to say we will not be returning. Going back to the Scotto Brothers restaurants where dining satisfaction is guaranteed!!! read more