So glad we tried this place! Being from Florida and going to a seafood place in a landlocked state is not usually something I do. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was amazing, full of helpful info about the menu. He told us how the seafood comes in fresh. He recommended oysters to us, and since it was our first time, he threw in a couple of his favorites at no charge. It was also happy hour, and we took advantage of the specials, ordering the cheddar biscuits drizzled with honey and the colossal cocktail shrimp. They really were huge and delicious. We also enjoyed half-price oysters. My husband loved the crushed cocktails We split the mahi-mahi, and we loved how he told us about the fresh fish that had never been frozen and whether it was wild or farm-raised. The mahi was incredible. You could tell it was fresh. We enjoyed the potatoes and the BéreBlanc sauce. This is going to be a place that we will end up becoming regulars at. So happy to have tried it! read more

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This review is for the experience my sister and I had on Saturday, February 14th. ^_^ My sis treated me to an amazing meal for my first Galentine's Day and Pearl Tavern blew my mind!! I know I'm a bit behind on my reviews again, but posting now other than later is still fine. lol.. I'm doing my best to keep up with what life is throwing at me. That being awkwardly included and all, sis and I dined on some of the best food I've had in a while. We shared smoked oysters topped with bread crumps and parmesan, a super spicy and flavorful salsa-type appetizer with habanero that came with surprisingly flavorful chips lol, we shared some crab cakes, a beautiful aquatic-toned alcoholic drink, and shared one of the best trout dishes I have ever had in my entire human life! 0__0 The rainbow trout was our favorite part of that entire experience, which was tough to decide on honestly.. My 2nd best thing were those oysters! Our waiter was so kind and entertaining, and I really hope we get him the next time I visit! If I remember correctly, his name was Tristin. Thankfully due to how early we were there that day, the restaurant wasn't super packed, so we had plenty of breathing air for most of our visit. During the last 15 minutes it began filling up! This review is a mess you guys, but it's still an absolute satisfied one! read more

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Clean atmosphere. Good food. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. First time here and I tried their daily oyster happy hour along with some other items. All the appetizers I tried were really good and I want to come back to try more of the food. The friendly service staff at the bar added to the enhanced atmosphere. Dimitri and his colleague were very attentive and we had some good conversation. read more

Pearl Tavern - Dozen daily special oysters - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

I absolutely adore this place and wish I could go more often. My husband doesn't love fish as much as I do haha. Food is always stellar, service is unmatched and overall the atmosphere is wonderful in my experience. read more

Pearl Tavern - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

We came for my husband's birthday, and weren't disappointed! We love oysters which is why I chose this particular restaurant. With attentive service that was knowledgeable and unobtrusive and a quiet ambiance we knew we were in for a treat. The oysters were delicious, we reordered three times. read more

Pearl Tavern - Oyster Rockefeller - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

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Food was wonderful, as usual! Service not so good. Got there 5 minutes before 3 for the happy hour oysters and our waiter, Tristan, knew we were going to order oysters at 3:00. He led us to believe that he had put our order in at 3:00. Forty-five minutes later we found out he had not and never stopped at our table to ask what we needed. He finally brought our order at 3:50 or so. We put our food order in case we never saw him again. Aggravated watching him bring customers who got there quite a bit after we did get their oysters. The couple we were with did not get their salad and told him to cancel them when he delivered the main course. He did not apologize for any of the frustration we were feeling about his lack of bad service. read more

I've been to Pearl Tavern a few times now, and it consistently hits the mark. This visit we had the Delaware Bay oysters (hard to beat the happy hour price), Caesar salad, popcorn shrimp, and fish and chips. Everything was fresh and well-executed--the oysters especially stood out. It wasn't overly busy for a Saturday, which made for a comfortable experience. The only downside was the service. Our server was polite but not very present, and we spent a good chunk of the meal with empty glasses. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable. Still, the quality of the food and the laid-back vibe keep us coming back. Definitely worth a stop, especially if you can catch the oyster deal. read more

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Pearl restaurant has great food and a fun vibe! The service can be hit or miss, as this restaurant is always busy! The tables are also very close together, so don't plan on having an intimate conversation where you are not having to talk over the noise, to be able to be heard by your dining companion(s). Surprisingly, they also have a great happy hour menu! Everything I've tried here has been very good! Just make sure to make a reservation ahead of time! read more

We came here on a Saturday evening. They were pretty busy so make a reservation (as we did) if you are coming on a busy night. We sat in one of the middle high tables. That, I wasn't a fan of because you're in the middle of the floor between the people sitting at the bar and booths. Our waitstaff was very nice and made sure we had what we needed. We ordered the Crab Rangoon and Crab cakes to start. Both were very tasty. For our meals, I ordered Fish and Chips and hubs had the Fried Shrimp. Both were delicious. My fish didn't taste fishy and wasn't oily like some places. It was a good meal and a good time. read more

I visited twice this week. The first time was for happy hour and then for lunch. Both were fantastic. It has been awhile since I was there because my husband hates any type of fish/seafood. The resturant looks very similiar however, there was not one hint of a fishy smell that some resturants have with this type of menu. For Happy Hour we ordered the calamari and mussels and both were absolutley fantastic! The calamari was the best I tasted in a while, not heavily breaded but had a delightful crunch. The happy hour drink specials were reasonable and the waiter was very good. It was enjoyable. When I was asked to meet friends for lunch two days later I suggested Pearl. I had the grilled chicken tacos, shrimp tacos Shrimp PoBoy and the Cod sandwich. We all enjoyed the food. When the Shrimp PoBoy was delivered we all wanted to change our order - the shrimp was beautifully deep fried, and each were a nice size. There so many shrimp - and of course tasted fantastic. Both tacos came with black rice. It had a great taste and each of us ate all the rice. The blackend fish was fantastic. The waiter was great, very efficient and friendly. This is definitely high on my list to return. read more

Tried some different items on my second visit here and enjoyed everything. Service is still superb and the atmosphere relaxing. Still a perfect place for a nice classy happy hour. read more

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My wife and I love this place! We randomly stumbled across it one day before moving here, luckily during the happy hour. It's such a nice big restaurant with a fun atmosphere. It feels a little higher end but also casual at the same time. We love the crab dip and make sure to get that every time. The po boys, clams, and lobster Mac are also some of are favorites. Hate to say we've also tried every slice of pie there. They're all great but the Reese's takes gold. Highly recommend! read more

This is definitely a great hangout with your friends. The service was great and the food was fantastic. We loved every single dishes we order including the dessert. And the biggest perk is that they have happy hour every day so I had to get my $1 oyster. First time experience and I will definitely come back. read more

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Very fresh tasting oysters and grilled salmon. Service was good in a casual atmosphere. The clam chowder tasted very good. The deserts were excellent, nice choice of fresh pies. Recommended. read more

I tried the oysters from the East and West Coast . The Bartenders at the bar are awesome ! Love their hospitality here. The space is big I'm surprised they are not packed out ! read more

Pearl Tavern - Espresso Martini at Pearl - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

We tried this place for the first time tonight. It was pretty good. I was a little dubious about eating oysters in the middle of America, but these were good. They had a wide selection of oysters and I picked three of them and they were lovely. I also had the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer, and the prawns were enormous if not a wee bit overcooked. They were kind of chewy. The cocktail sauce was excellent. My wife shared the calamari appetizer with her sister, and they both enjoyed it. The hush puppies were excellent! My wife shrimp was a little bit too spicy for her. The menu said hot shrimp, which she assumed to be warm, but it was actually spicy. I had the crispy fish tacos and they were wonderful. I like spicy things and especially enjoyed the habanero salsa. We were all too full for dessert, but they did look good. We are happy to return to Pearl Tavern soon. read more

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Service was amazing and the food/ drinks came out fast considering it was packed the day I went. Lobster roll was a little less flavorful than I'd prefer but it was good. read more

Pearl Tavern - Lobster Roll and fries - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

This is our second visit for Pearl Tavern, thanks to restaurant week. Got there a little early and had some happy hour cocktails served by Deante. We joined our family for dinner. The fresh fish of the day was cobia, so ordered the grilled Cobia with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The fish had a nice buttery rich flavor, cooked perfectly and paired well with the creamy mashed potatoes. For the appetizer, I chose the blue crab dip from the restaurant week menu. The chips were too greasy & disappointing. My boyfriend got the clam chowder which very creamy and flavorful. For dessert I had the chocolate chess pie. It was a good mix of sweet, crunchy and salty. Gonna have to find a recipe to make it on my own. Service was exceptional at the bar & table. read more

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The ambiance was nice, the food and service was great! The food was hot and fresh. The desserts were also delicious. We came here for our anniversary and we will return! read more

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Had not been here in many years, we wanted to get hh and some snacks and this place did the trick! They had a great hh menu with several small plate options we got the shrimp boil, the ceviche the, fries, and a couple glasses of wine. If you're in the area I recommend you come by and try them out the seafood is fresh and fantastic. The servers also wonderful read more

Pearl Tavern - Happy hour fries - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

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The restaurant itself is cute. Couple things stood out that we didn't like. Tables had a divider, slightly weird and uncomfortable. Luckily the family that sat on the other side of the divider were friendly, I'd opt out for table seating, moving forward and would consider the half booth/table. They were busy Saturday evening. With reservations, upon arrival we got seated immediately. Drinks came out within 5-10 mins, however the food - we thought they forgot my food (ceviche), it took nearly 30 mins for it. And unfortunately it was so spicy, I couldn't finish it. Almost immediately, after my first bite, my nose starts running and I'm just sweating from the spice. I've never had issues with spicy food but this was uncomfortably spicy. My sister was taken aback at how spicy it was. I brought it home & my husband was confused as to how ceviche could be this spicy. Yet, the amount of ceviche they give you is perfect, just wished the spice level was more so a 1-2, instead a 10. read more

Went to Pearl Tavern in Lees Summit for the first time on 3/2/25. It is tucked away behind some buildings, so it is hard to miss if you're not paying attention. Upon entering it has sort of an open concept. The bar sets to the left and is noticeable upon entering, though it is not very big. The restaurant was clean and did not have any weird smells. We ordered shrimp tacos, shrimp cocktail and gumbo. The shrimp was huge and learned from the cook they came from the Gulf of America and the cocktail sauce was delicious. The gumbo was very flavorful. The drinks were good and strong. The food was excellent, the food presentation was great. The cook was absolutely amazing. He educated us on how he made the gumbo and how he cooks other dishes. The server wasn't very attentive, maybe he was having bad day...it happens. Nevertheless, we will come back to enjoy the food and maybe rap with the cook some more. read more

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We went to Pearl Tavern on Saturday evening and had a great time. The food was fantastic. I had the Shrimp Po Boy and my wife had the Lobster Mac and Cheese. Fresh seafood is difficult to find in Kansas City, but the shrimp and lobster were fresh and delicious. Our waitress was great. Attentive and informed about everything on the menu. I really like Pearl. Even on a crowded Saturday night, you don't feel packed in. Great layout. Definitely a wonderful place to eat! read more

Came here due to not dining here in a while and of course this place NEVER disappoints me! Service was great per usual. It just so happened while I was there it was HH which of course is bonus! Selected oysters are $1! Drinks and appetizers are still the same price from the last time. I ordered East and west coast oysters, seafood gumbo, blue crab dip , lobster Mac and Cheese and for my entree I got blackened lake trout which mashed potatoes and asparagus and crab cakes. (No judgement lol) 10/10 everything was fresh , prepared and cooked to perfection. Drinks were delicious as well, I had The Mermaid Water, Pom Crush and the Upside Down Pineapple cake (it's not on the menu, you have to ask for it, DELICIOUS!!!) if you really enjoy seafood this is the place to be! So many great options to choose from. read more

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Best restaurant in Lee's Summit. The salmon is incredible. The bread is delicious. Everything i've ever had here is delicious. It's upscale and classy, but the prices aren't over the top expensive. The waiters are friendly and efficient. I always look forward to coming here when I'm home for the holidays. read more

Amazing food and service!! Super sweet staff and the bar made the drinks very well! The oysters and calamari made an amazing appetizer and then the shrimp tacos for main was the icing on the cake'! It's a must when visiting Lee's summit read more

Pearl Tavern - Bomb pop drink - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

It is a bit out of our way, but this place is a must whenever we are in Lees Summit area. One of the best places for HH! We both got a dozen of Delaware Bay oysters and they were 1/2 price off. That's a pretty good deal for some fresh tasty oysters. We also ordered ceviche, mussels, and blue crap dip. All 3 items were under $10. And the portion is shareable for two people. Our favorite of all was blue crap dip. I could eat that all day long. Kaitlynn, our server, was very sweet and attentive. She definitely made the dine-out enjoyable. If you haven't been to Pearl Tavern, what are you waiting for? Go! read more

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Food is excellent! Ambiance lovely. Fabulous happy hour. We have had every appetizer and all consistently delicious read more

Our server, Bryce, was very kind and was an awesome server. The food was wonderful, especially the OYSTERS (Black Magic ones were extra yummy), but we didn't prefer the ceviche from happy hour menu. Diverse group of guests, very welcoming, and we will come back when we come back into town. Thank you! read more

We have gone a couple times now. The first time was for my 40th birthday about 15 of us went. Another was for a girls night with some friends. Both times were awesome. My favorite is the hush puppies appetizer. The service is always excellent and the food is served hot and fresh. I would recommend for anyone celebrating or wanting a fun delicious meal. read more

Celebrated our anniversary here and it was the perfect place for it. We started with two of the crush drinks and they are sooo good. My bf actually ended up not liking one and our server was so kind and got him another free of charge. She was amazing the whole night! For food we started with a smoked salmon dip which was great. I did the lobster mac and cheese and I still dream of it. It's a pricey place but definitely worth it. read more

Pearl Tavern - Lobster Mac N Cheese - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

The other food was great but is this really the $9 side of fries?! I get it, prices go up. The lobster rolls went up $14 but this is ridiculous, I'm sorry. Please tell me this was an accident and this isn't the actual portion size. read more

Pearl Tavern - The food is great but this is the $9 side of fries?!?! - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

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Came here during restaurant week but didn't order off the RW menu because it cost more than ordering the same items off the menu which was weird. I've experienced times where the RW offering was almost same cost as menu but never where it cost a premium. Anyway hubby and I each got a smash drink, I got the Mermaid and it was delicious. Then we shared the blue crab dip which was amazing. I got the fish and chips and it was enormous. I think I ate 1/3 of it. The fish was very fresh tasting but the batter was a little thicker than I like. Loved the cole slaw and the fries were top notch. The tarter sauce was also amazing. Hubby had shrimp po boy Nashville hot and really liked it, also enormous. It's my birthday week so I got dessert which I rarely do and the key lime was awesome. Again, very large and took half home. read more

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Fabulous meal. I highly recommend their happy hour! Everything was super tasty. Great service during happy hour to transition into dinner. We had the hush puppies, ceviche, blackened shrimp tacos, and the mixed grill. Everything was perfect! Their mashed potatoes are sooo good as well. read more

First time having dinner here. It was a mixed bag. We ordered beers. Mine came lukewarm and in a bottle. The waitress didn't offer to pour it in a glass. I asked if they had a side Caesar salad. She said they did and asked if we wanted it before the meal. I said yes but it came with the meal. It wasn't a side salad it was the full sized salad and it was very different. Olives and tomatoes. Not the best I've had not the worst. Dinner was very good. Blackened mahi and mashed potatoes were cooked well and tasty. They were also a decent sized portion. My husband loved his brownie pie with ice cream. We will try it again but hope for better consistency. read more

Pearl Tavern - Brownie pie with ice cream and caramel - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

Best happy hour in town. Oysters are juicer than the first 7sec of Juicy Fruit bubble gum. Highly recommend.

I gotta say that if you're in the mood for seafood in KC that the Pearl Tavern is where I recommend you go. The lobster roll is my favorite since the sauce is exquisite and they give you a perfect amount of lobster. The roll itself is delicious too. I've never had bad service and even when I've overheard someone have a problem it's always taken care of really quickly. It's a fun place to go and has a rotating variety of fresh seafood. The decor isn't overwhelming and adds to the experience quite nicely. We tried the calamari for happy hour and it was delicious. We've also had the crab dip with their naan bread and can definitely recommend that appetizer as well. Overall, I can definitely recommend the Pearl Tavern as one of our favorite restaurants in town. read more

Pearl Tavern - Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

It was my first time at Pearl Tavern, but it will definitely not be my last. If you like seafood and this is the spot for you. I came here with family. We had a large party. There were about 11 of us, and we called ahead and made a reservation. When we got there, our table was almost done being set up, and we were seated very quickly. Once we got seated, our waitress came by and got our drink orders. She came back quickly to get our appetizer orders and was super patient and helpful in answering our questions. Our appetizers came out quickly, and they were all amazing. Even though I forgot to take pictures, we had grilled oysters, hush puppies, crab dip, cauliflower and brussel sprouts,and crab rangoons. I was able to eat the grilled oysters and the hush puppies, as well as the crispy cauliflower and brussels sprouts. The hush puppies had a nice crunch with a little spicy, and the grilled oysters were cooked to perfection. I could have eaten so many more. the cauliflower and brussels sprouts were a little undercooked but still tasty. We also let our waitress know that myself and one of our other guests had a shellfish allergy and she made sure that we knew what was fried with shellfish ti make sure that we didn't order anything that would cause us to have a reaction. When our entrees came out, they were fresh and hot, so much to the point that some of the food had to cool off before we could eat it. I got the stuffed salmon with mushrooms and cream sauce and asparagus. O.M.G. It didn't look like a lot of food, but it was the perfect amount. And everything was so good. After we had eaten our meals, the waitress came out with the dessert tray. Now, I know why they don't have a dessert menu because the tray is a great example of what you're gonna get, and you know the size it. I got the keylime pie. It was amazing, and I also sampled the peanut butter pie. It was good. You really have to like peanut butter and chocolate because it is super-rich, but it was tasty. I also tried the chocolate chess pie, and it was also tasty, a little bit lighter than the peanut butter. It was also rich, but it was all tasty. I appreciate our waitress taking such good care of our large party, and I appreciate that it was a place where we could have a large party and still hear each other talk and converse. And did I mention that the food was so good. We will definitely be back. read more

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We went here for a rehearsal dinner (~30 people), and were seated in a private room in the back. It was nice that we were secluded in our own area, but the space got pretty warm quickly, especially compared to walking outside of the room. Those at my table got the cucumber mojito crush, orange and bourbon crush, strawberry basil crush, and an apple pie crush (which I believe was the monthly special). While the crush's were tasty, we all kind of decided the amount of ice compared to the liquor in them was a bit of a rip off, and thus after a first round of crushes, ended up switching to traditional cocktails. There was then a pre-set menu of times including an appetizer of either a salad or clam chowder, then an entree of fish of the day, chicken, or steak, and a dessert of a chocolate chess cake, or cheesecake. I went with salad, steak, and cheesecake for my meal. The salad and the cheesecake were really good, the steak was a little overcooked for my liking, however, across the room the cooks on the steak were WILDLY inconsistent, some were raw, rare, medium, medium well, and well done. The reason for the 3 stars is the inconsistency across meals and the length of time it took - while we were a big party, a reservation had been made well in advance and it took close to an hour for even our appetizers to come out. read more

Food was DELICIOUS. I had Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, hush puppies, stuffed salmon, coconut pie. I drove 35 min to use the gift card & drove 35 min home (fam was sick) & the food was STILL amazing. They packaged the take out immaculately. Can't wait to go back and dine in. read more