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    Perla Raw Bar

    4.3 (119 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PERLA RAW BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Flounder
    Katherine S.

    Best meal I've had in a while!! The flounder was incredible - such unique flavors it was paired with - delicious. Our waiter was very attentive. The food was brought out quickly despite it being somewhat busy! The restaurant has a nice aesthetic and has a good layout where it doesn't feel too crowded. We sat in a booth seat which was comfortable. While we sat indoors, the outdoor area is roomy and has lots of seating as well. Looking forward to going back!

    Oyster Sandwich
    Melissa G.

    This place is so beautiful!! It has a huge outdoor area, but the inside is also wonderful. Every item we ordered was delicious and tasted so fresh! They had caramel coffee soft serve with banana bread crumbles on top - so unique tasting. They make their own salt and vinegar chips!! Service was wonderful. There were 3 of us and with tip it was about $90. It's a lot for lunch, but damn it was good!

    Shrimp Burger
    David S.

    AMAZING. Best shrimp burger I've ever had and the hand cut fries were so much better than normal fries. They have great indoor and outdoor seating plus both an indoor and outdoor bar which is really nice depending on what you're in the mood for. The seafood and cocktail menu is awesome and it's a perfect spot when you're on vacation. My only complaints are that they call themselves a raw bar but only have oysters at certain times of the day, and when you order tacos you only get two. Other than that everything was great.

    Love the oysters at Perla
    Valerie D.

    Perla has been our go to when craving oysters. We sit at the bar inside or outside and service is always good. They have some good small plates to share also and love the decor

    Sophia C.

    Another great experience!! Our waitress, Brittney W. was so sweet!! There was a party going on so everything was loud, but Brittney made the experience easy and stress free. I order a Spicy Bloody Mary (amazing) and the happy hour oysters (amazing flavor, but very small). I did notice the price increased for happy hour from $1 per oyster to $1.50 which was a little disappointing, but I'll know better for next time. Thank you, Brittney!

    Kennedy B.

    Perfect brunch spot. Nice bar and outdoor seating, food is super yummy. The decor at this place is super cute.

    Lobster Bao Buns

    Food was incredible and the atmosphere of this place was so refreshing and inviting! The service was also welcoming and kind. We will definitely be back next time we are in Wilmington!

    Dennis M.

    From the service to the ambience to the quality of the food, this place was definitely a easy five star review. I ordered the shrimp tacos kind of messy but I like it like that the salt is they put on it or beyond describe the food overall has a clean taste to it. Fresh and sophisticated taste. We will be coming back!

    Mary M.

    A lovely first-time experience! The service and food were both perfect. The oyster assortment was delicious, though the oysters themselves were surprisingly small. They have a solid wine list; even though I missed seeing a traditional dry Muscadet, the Vermentino was a delightful choice. Definitely worth a visit!

    Aimee N.

    I had dinner with a friend Lastnight around 5 pm. It was chilly but I insisted on us sitting outside anyways. The outside was decorated for Christmas so beautifully. They really put time and effort into it. Our server was so wonderful. She set up the heater for us, and was very attentive. I had the $1.00 oysters and my friend had the baked oysters. We also split a shrimp appetizer. It was really good and the slaw that came with it was delish.

    Lobster roll & fries!
    Abby M.

    Had such a nice visit to Perla with friends that I came to town to visit this weekend!! The ambiance was so cozy & festive, service was super nice, and food was delicious!

    Tuna Tartar, Ceviche, Salmon Toast, and Truffle Fries. Of course Mimosas
    Chandler D.

    Giovanna is always great for brunch. Her service is excellent. Drinks and food are fantastic. We always enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant for any occasion. Brunch or Dinner.

    Grilled Octopus Small Plate
    Haley P.

    Updated review! We just went back for a second time and the service/food was pretty bad. We were placed in the back corner high top table situated next to the door to the patio and end of the bar with traffic of people coming in and out. We wondered if we were placed there because of how we looked (young in casual sundresses/athletic clothing) versus when we went with my parents the first time we were seated at a nicer booth with a waitress that was far more attentive. The ahi tuna tartare did not taste good and although I didn't complain, when the waitress asked if I had liked it (only 2 bites taken of it at end of meal), I was honest and said, "um I think I just ordered the wrong thing." She didn't take it off the bill or offer to comp anything. My fiancé got the fish and chips and the fish wasn't properly deboned so he bit down and had to spit out a huge chunk of fish spine! On a positive note, the truffle fries were bomb. Overall we were very dissatisfied and will not be returning!

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    25 days ago

    Amazing food, service, & atmosphere. The Hugo Spritz was so refreshing & the burger with the truffle fries were the best!

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    everything was amazing! Victoria was an EXCELLENT server and made our meal even more special!!!

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    6 months ago

    Great food great service and always a lot of fun! if you love oysters, this is the place to go!

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    Loved the outdoor area and inside is pretty too. Service was great and food was good!

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    The atmosphere was great! We loved the outdoor seating. The food was wonderful! The service wasn't over the top but it was fine.

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    11 months ago

    Happy hour oysters for the win! What else do you need to know? Why are you still reading this. Perla awaits.

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    6 months ago

    Super oysters with selection from all over north east of the country. Ambiance was right with great service. Enjoyed my dining here

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