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    Perla Oyster Bar

    4.6 (26 reviews)
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    Clams and beets
    Juliana A.

    The food setting and service were amazing. It was my first time going there and it won't be the last. Everything was delicious but the beets shined the most for me. The ladies running around were so sweet. Can't wait to go back!

    Anchovy toast
    meron R.

    Small and cozy restaurant which serving some of the freshest and tasty oysters I've had in a very long time. Perla is right next door to corner slice and when I saw the gentleman shucking fresh oysters in the window I immediately had to go try and this place didn't disappoint. Along with oyster a Perla has a menu full of unique and delicious shareable tapas. I tried the smoked trout dip and the tomato anchovy toast. The trout dip is very good and if I hadn't have had it in upper peninsula of Michigan this might've been the best version I've had (2nd place is too bad.) The anchovy toast while simple was executed very well and the brightness of the tomatoes are perfectly married to the briny anchovy filets. I'd def get this again. FYI it's a byob too. My server was both polite and quick to take my order. I'll def be coming back again.

    Oyster cheers!
    Krista B.

    I ate here during a street festival so there was a specialty menu and outdoor seating. The oysters were all very nice, sweet and not too briny. I don't remember exactly what types or where they were from. The grilled oysters were the standout though. We had to order a second round! I could eat these all day for real. The smoked trout dip was a miss for us (weird taste, weird texture, not smoky). I didn't go inside so I can't speak to the ambiance. The tables were packed outside but the service kept up pretty well. I would like to try the deviled eggs and sardine toast and pair it with some wine from the Lum's Cellar pairing they offer.

    Oysters on the half shell
    Ben D.

    This spot fills the a long held void in the SOMA food scene. Great raw bar selection accompanied by flavorful and well thought out snacks makes Perla a must visit and mainstay.

    Cool truck with yours truly'
    Nelson M.

    What a find in Maplewood! Owner, Matt, and his team were locked in preparing delicious treats for us. Sitting at the bar (Thanks for the great seating Nellie) gave a bird's eye view of the preparation. "Service by Abby" was on point. We'll be back to try some more of the menu.

    Chicken liver mousse
    Emily C.

    Amazing spot for oysters and small bites. Oysters were fresh and perfectly shucked. Dining space is cozy and the service was fantastic.

    Sharon A.

    Perla Oyster Bar is a wonderful romantic place for small bites and drinks. A great addition to the neighborhood, but it does have a few deficits. It's cozy - it can seem cramped with a long bar right at the entrance but they have seats and tables in the back. We chose seats in the back because it was a very cold day. We had a dozen oysters, shrimp cocktail, the cheese plate, and the pan con tomate which is basically seasoned tomatoes with splashes of olive oil on French bread. Everything was delicious. Service was quick and friendly. But I had a few complaints: the cheese plate and tomato appetizer are overpriced. And they didn't have take out boxes. The cheese plate is $21 but it was quite small and it only had two pieces of bread and a few pieces of fruit compote. Not nearly enough to enjoy with the meager cheese slices presented to us. The pan con tomate was only two slices of bread, which should have been toasted. The wet tomato was threatening the integrity of the untoasted bread. Basically, it was hard to eat because the bread was getting very soggy because it was not toasted. And it was $8 which seems fairly pricey for two pieces of bread. One other complaint: the back bench in the back room seems a bit flimsy. Overall: a very nice special occasion spot with a few things that need to be tweaked.

    Jushean L.

    Can't wait to go back! I can still taste the oysters they were so delicious and fresh. The staff were lovely and helpful. The place is cute and charming but small so be prepared to feel squished. This didnt bother me at all but it's for those that it may concern. BYOB or order in the restaurant they have local wine & spirit delivery service. No rezzies just walk in. We got there 30 mins after opening for the day and were seated immediately. By the time we left it was more crowded. But I have to say the wait is not long and nobody really seemed to care cause the place is just that GOOD! Only complaint is finding street parking. Perla!! See you again soon!

    Bonito stuffed piquillo peppers

    It's outstanding. Oysters -- an ever-changing variety of oysters from different places, delicious, of course if you like oysters. And so much more on the menu even for non-oyster lovers. it's a great place to graze, byob or they'll fetch some for you. Nice friendly ambience and great wait staff.

    Chorizo oysters

    We had a great experience overall! The oysters were absolutely amazing--super fresh and flavorful--and the other small bites (chorizo oysters, stuffed piquillo, garlic chili clams, clam casino, and pan con tomate) were also really good once they came out. The atmosphere was very nice, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The only downsides were that our server wasn't as attentive as the rest of the staff we interacted with, and there was a longer wait than expected for some of the small plates, which didn't make sense why when they are so small. We also had some bottles of wine and were brought an ice bucket but no wine glasses. Had to ask another staff member for glasses once they passed by us. Still, the quality of the food and the vibe made it worth it, and I'd definitely come back.

    The bill but loved the oyster shell to hold down the bill super cute

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    Owner was very dismissive , razor clams had so much sand , oysters were small . Service was good . Owner was an ass

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    A totally unique neighborhood gem! A cozy spot with a great vibe, amazing oysters and so much more. We're so lucky to have Perla.

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    7 months ago

    Loved this place for oysters - best mignonette - and small plates with wine. Great for a date or girls night.

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    11 months ago

    Overpriced and the people behind the counter don't seen to have customers service, at different from the waiter she was amazing .

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