So we took my parents here for Christmas dinner and the experience was delightful. The service was top notch. Everyone we encountered was so nice. My mother has a health condition requiring she avoid gluten and our server was able to quickly tell her which items were gluten free and which could be adapted for be suitable for her. That was a much appreciated thing as more often than not her range of choices are quite limited. She raved about her meal (fish tahini) and especially the fish. My husband and I had the seafood crepes. They were so good. I have difficulty even saying the quality got a 10 out of 10. It far exceeded my expectations. Loved the ambiance and the crowd. You could tell there were many regulars dining in the restaurant while we were there and seeing something like that always makes the difference. We have added this restaurant to our retinue of favorite spots in the area. It is, hand down, in the top 3 restaurants we've been to in the area. read more

We recently moved into Gulfport and tried this little gem of a restaurant. Sat at the bar with Kristin (highly recommend her) we had great cocktails and the tuna appetizer was incredible, 12/10. The Pearl also offers unique Moroccan cuisine as well as fresh steak, seafood, and pastas. I had the Lamb Tagine which offered tastes from what felt like the chefs home he grew up in, it was warming, pleasant, and took you to a memory you've never had. Wine list is great, service was amazing, we honestly can't wait to go back! read more

The Pearl - Probably the best wedge salad in St. Pete - Moroccan Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

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Came in on a Thursday evening around dinner time and was able to get a table (despite the reservation being recommended). Ample parking outside this place as it's in a strip mall. Service was 5 stars the entire way. The wait staff was professional, courteous, and made excellent recommendations. The food - that was my challenge here. This place is low-key fine dining. Fine dining isn't something I'm particularly fond of as menus can be challenging given my food allergy. And, as expected, a large chunk of the menu was instantly inaccessible for me. I settled on halibut with some rice and green beans. It was fine, but the halibut was overcooked and dry. I'm sure the chef(s) routinely knock out amazing stuff, but this was a bit of a miss for me. Overall it was fine, just not really my jam. But if you're looking for a swanky low-key fine dining experience, you could definitely do worse and I'd say this place is okay. read more

The Pearl - Drink menu - Moroccan Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

Very special. Excellent service. Nice selection. Nice to see people dressed decent casual. I had the seafood crepes which are wonderful. read more

Don't miss out on this place. If you're second guessing, don't. Just do it! First off, Gulfport is a great area and this restaurant makes it even better, another fantastic food spot. The menu brings a variety of foods for everyone and offers unbelievable meat and food options. The appetizers didn't even make pictures because our table was so excited to eat and the presentation. The service is unbelievable and the vibes give laid back and great family feels. Be ready to spend on the higher side of things but the food is definitely worth it! Definitely hit The Pearl in Gulfport. Congrats Chef Karim read more

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Everything was so fresh and flavorful, like you could actually taste the quality in every bite. Amazing service. From the first dish to the last, everything was perfectly seasoned and made with care. You know it's good when nothing feels heavy, just clean, delicious, and satisfying. The textures, the presentation, the freshness... all of it was on point. Definitely one of those meals where you leave already thinking about when you're coming back. 10/10 experience read more

The service was a highlight, along with the Coquilles St. Jacques scallop appetizer...ask for bread to soak up the cheesy spinach sauce with those. The cocktails were average, especially the way too sweet sugar-rimmed espresso martini...which ended up with sugar falling to the stem of the glass and resulted is sugary sticky fingers from holding the stem to drink. This evening was their Wednesday prime rib special...this was a major disappointment. The other disappointment was the dry, overcooked halibut fish of the day special. Pricey dinner for average to below average food. May consider giving it another chance -- wanting to support local business in a part of town that really needs more restaurant choices -- but not likely. read more

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My favorite restaurant in all of Tampa Bay. The seafood items are especially good and their prime rib night is excellent. Great intimate atmosphere and good service. They also make a mean dirty martini. read more

We told them two ppl were allergic to bell pepper and ordered Mediterranean plate, asked to sub portions apparently it's pre portioned and chef wouldn't accommodate. Instead they put those Same portions in different bowls we couldn't eat half the plate we paid for. Lobster bisque had no chunks of lobster was just a creamy soup. Service sub par. read more

Went for Early Bird dinner. Wife had petite filet which she said was very tasty and tender. I had chicken cacciatore which was also very tasty. Side veggies were good too. Service was excellent Ambiance very relaxing. The regular menu is pricey but we thought the Early bird menu was fair priced and of course smaller portions. read more

I was not expecting such a good Mother's Day meal when I went here. Everything was fresh and you can tell they were breaking down all of their own ingredients in the back or they were as close to farm to table without having the ranch behind the restaurant. Started with a Casa Blanca beer from Morocco as you do in a Moroccan restaurant and it tasted like a full bodied light lager similar to an asahi super dry. With the appetizer we went with the bacon wrapped dates and the tuna martini. The dates came and were sweet and nutty with a hint of the jalapeño flavor and creaminess of the goat cheese. Overall really good but I did want a little bit of texture of like a walnut or an almond to add a crunch to it. Still it was really good and came on a lightly dressed tomato onion salad. The tuna martini was delicious sushi grade tuna with a couple sauces and caviar topping a vibrantly green seaweed salad. Would recommend this as well. In between the apps and entrees we went with the bread and oil and the salads which were dressed with what seemed like a peanut dressing but different and Maybe some mint mixed in? Very much so enjoyed that. I decided to take a walk on the wilder side and went with one of the wild game meats for the evening and the Camel was in. I've never seen camel on a menu before and didn't even know people ate it or and if so if it was something that should cooked through like pork or to temp like a beef. But it makes sense when you think about what you have in the sahara. Anyway would definitely recommend getting the camel if then have it. I would liken it most to a roast beef and it cooks like beef as well. It came in a complex sweet and savory gravy showcasing a depth of flavor with the Moroccan spices. Sides of mashed potatoes with maybe squash and carrots blended in, asparagus and broccolini and 1/2 a pepper with a baked bread crumbs that made it a great twist on your traditional steak dinner. Dessert was an amazing butter tart Al a mode with home made vanilla ice cream, walnuts and a butter scotch syrup drizzle. I'd say get some help eating it or just bring a shot of insulin to keep ya going. Really one of the best desserts I've had in a while. And then no meal is complete without the night cap to finish it off and that's where the kronenbourg entered for that crispy beer you can drink all day. Service was great and everything came out quickly considering it was being made fresh and to order. 5/5 would recommend to a friend that wants a taste of Morocco and expand their palette read more

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Great people and food. Someone was not nice to a server and he bought us a round of drinks. Not even our server.

Service was good and ambience nice but food was just 'ok' and we certainly did not have an experience that matched the price. For 2 people with 1 special, 1 pasta dish, 2 cups of bisque (w/ very little lobster in it) and 2 glasses of the lowest cost per glass of wine, the bill was over $180! There are definitely better dining choices in the area read more

The service was great! Our server was attentive for most of the evening and accomodated the changes we asked for with a great attitude. The stars I have given are because oif her. The food was ok, not great. So many people had raved about theis place and i want to support small business always. I would not come back for the food at all. read more

The Pearl - Vegetarian tangone - Moroccan Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

It's a cozy place, the service was just okay, but I became very sick after dinner. The salad was drenched in dressing, the bread was so stale that you could use it as a weapon, and the smoked salmon pasta was also swimming in a sauce. After we left the restaurant I got a heartburn that was so bad that it sent shooting pains through my neck to my head and to my back. I took Tums, Alka Seltzer, and Famotidine, but it did not get much better. Today I am still in pain and cannot eat. read more

My husband brought me here for a birthday celebration and I wanted to love it for that reason. I had anticipated something much different than it was. Atmosphere is just ok. I didn't care for the open kitchen concept and the big TV in the middle of the room doesn't belong at all. There was a limited holiday menu that didn't have many choices for me being a little bit of a picky eater. Our server was friendly and took our drink and food order at the same time. The wine pour was decent and my husband's soup came out quickly. I ordered the short ribs, which came with bread, a salad, mashed potatoes and vegetable medley. The salad was served quickly too, and I was starting to feel that they wanted our table turned over even though there were plenty of empty tables. The salad was so watered down that I barely ate any of it. Truly disappointing. The bread was delicious. No sooner had they taken the salad away and my entree arrived. Definitely feeling rushed at this point. The short ribs were good, but they were so fatty that there wasn't a lot of meat to enjoy. The flavors were great, but again, disappointing. We were done with our meal in 50 minutes. Very unlikely to return. read more

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Atmosphere - Just OK. Based on the menu and the few pictures of the inside, I had the impression that the restaurant was more upscale. Located a few blocks away from the main area of town, the restaurant has a combination of four tops and booths. It is dark and the furnishings are nothing special. Service - Excellent! Our server was very attentive and friendly. Food - Just OK. I had the lobster bisque as a starter. It was just OK. The broth was thin and a bit bland. There was a sparse amount of lobster bits. I ordered the Rack of Lamb at a medium cook. As you will notice in viewing the picture, two pieces were cooked correctly. However, two were beyond even medium well. The flavor was good, but also a bit bland. Overall Value - Just OK. The prices are reasonable and the service great. With just a few modifications to my meal, the experience would have rated 4 stars or higher. read more

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We came here for the first time after hearing so many wonderful words and it blew us away. Celebrated my husbands birthday and it was a night we won't forget. The atmosphere was relaxing. The staff provided exceptional service -- courteous, professional, and very accommodating. And the food was exquisite, photos don't do it justice! Everything prepared was cooked and made to perfection. I can't say thank you enough to making this a night an unforgettable night! read more

I was so excited to visit this place as my friends have raved about it. Everything I touched was sticky. (Silverware, glassware, salt, and pepper, shakers and ramekins.) A friend spilled her purse on the floor and wondered if she had gotten everything picked up. I turned on my phone flashlight to check under the table and was appalled. It looked like that floor had not been cleaned in ages. Filthy! I ordered an early bird special: pasta with Moroccan chicken. My meal was presented with a pile of pasta in a bowl and placed on top was a chicken thigh, bone in and skin on. It did not taste bad, but I had a difficult time separating the chicken from the bone and the skin as it is dark in there. Service was so-so. I will probably give it one more shot since my friends love it so much. Maybe it was just a bad night??? I think the prices are outrageous for the quality of food that is served. read more

Great selection of entrees. I love duck and they serve it several ways. Full bar. Great desserts.

Came for Thanksgiving dinner. I had the Halibut. Very small and slightly fishy tasting. Very overcooked and the sauce over it was tasteless. You would think a nice veg and rice with it but no. There were the same sides as the turkey dinner. A big glob of mashed potatoes with a dab (barely 2 bites) of green bean casserole, dry stuffing, canned sweet potatoes. The salad that came before the meal was whitish lettuce, a smile slice of cucumber, 2 grape tomatoes, and a watered down vinaigrette dressing. The service was awful, The older waitress only came by twice the entire service, once the take liquor orders, and another to take food orders. Finally had to flag her down to just get the check. The restaurant was not full at this time. I'm afraid we won't be back. read more

Came for the Early bird specials and we'll definitely return to check out the rest of the menu! We ordered the BBQ pork ribs for $18. It included some mashed potatoes and veg. Also a tasty salad and bread as well. For the price and quality received, it's an easy home run. And the $6 happy hour bourbon cocktail was just perfect. With an inviting atmosphere and well-trained service, it's an impressive restaurant start to finish. read more

The Pearl - Early bird special: BBQ Pork Ribs - Moroccan Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

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Marissa was our waitress, and she was welcoming and very informative! Thank you for all the suggestions we ended up at the Pearl, it was delicious escargo and shrimp cocktail with amazing bread for appetizers we shared at bottle of sauvignon blanc for entrees he chose 1/2 duck with orange sauce yummy and I had lamb filet melt in your mouth amazing! We shared a donut hole sundae for dessert! we had the patio to ourselves it was a very enjoyable evening! read more

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Excellent food! The menu is creative and offers some entrees that you won't find anywhere else! Tagine- so cool. And camel wow never saw that before. Although no one in my party tried the "new to us"entrees, I think we'll feel more adventurous the next time!! It's a really nice place to go. read more

This is a delightful restaurant at the edge of Gulfport, in fact because it's not on the main strip we've missed knowing about it. It is a great find! It's casual but a touch of class with white tablecloths and dish and glass settings. The food is Mediterranean and Moroccan. They have a very good wine and cocktail list. The menu covers a lot of ground. We started with the Tuna Martini, which was fresh Ahi tuna marinated in Pearl vodka and spicy hot sauce. It's served in a cocktail glass over seaweed and the plate has a wonderful sauce and wasabi. It's pretty special and delicious! We also had the escargot which was in a herb butter garlic sauce. This and their fresh bread could have been a meal! The menu has an interesting section for wild game, such as Camel, Bison,Antelope, Elk, Venison, Buffalo, And Ostrich! My wife had the Mediterranean pasta with added shrimp. It was terrific and so large we'll get another meal later! I had the shrimp Pil Pil, which was large shrimp sautéed in in olive oil, garlic, and herb Harissa butter. I thought I'd be taking some home but could stop eating it. We shared a cut of lemon cake which was a delicious end of our meal. The menu has many other foods we want to try, like the fish tagine. Anna was terrific in explaining the menu and provided great service. read more

The Pearl - Moroccan Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

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Great gem ducked away in Gulfport. Wonderful outdoor seating for this weather. Great wine list, wonderful service and fabulous food. 1 note. You must save room for dessert. Sadly, I didn't (Softly weeps). read more

The Pearl - Fall off the bone ,melt in your mouth ribs. Ya gotta sit down for this one. Nummy Nummy as I drop me fork.... - Moroccan Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

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Excellent food! Terrific early bird deals. Everything made in house including fabulous salad dressing (not something I usually get excited about!). Always make a reservation. read more

We came on a Friday night no reservation. The hostess was nice, the waitress was nice. Waitress was knowledgable and prompt. The food was just so nice. Ambiance was good music was at a level that allowed you to have a conversation without constantly yelling "what!?!" The food was great! The menu was not wild but everything was done well. We had fried artichoke and escargot for appetizer, amazing recommend both. Salad was very good the house dressing is the way to go. Split the Moroccan sea bass and the lamb. Both of these were cooked to perfection. I mean it's rare to find a place that cooks both fish and lamb correctly. Everything was seasoned to proportion. I don't have a negative thing to say about this place. Enjoyed fully and walked away very full. read more

Delicious food all around and attentive, proessional, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. We had the stuffed date appetizer and wisely got 2 orders, otherwise we would have been battling over them, since they were so amazingly good! Combination of smoky, sweet, savory and creamy with a bit of tang. The Pearl has a large selection of game but it was too pricey for us to try (over $50 for camel, raised in Texas). Their Moroccan dishes are a specialty and unique for the Gulfport/ St Pete beaches area. The lamb tagine was incredibly delicious, very tender and flavorful. I'm enjoying the leftovers for lunch today. Only thing that could be improved from the food we ordered was the chicken harissa. Although the flavor was great. The chicken bread was a bit dry. Would have been better with boneless chicken thighs or breast with bones in. Very nice wome selection as well. Atmosphere is too dark. A bit loud when busy, and art not to my taste but overall a 5-stsr dining experience. We'll be back! read more

The Pearl - Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese - Moroccan Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

Just went to The Pearl in Gulfport for dinner . Highly recommended! Great service , tons of interesting menu choices and great food. The duck liver pate amd French onion soup appetizers were delicious . We also had the fish tangine ( wonderfully spiced and expertly cooked) , pork chop ( delicious and probably 3-4" thick) and the curried scallops pasta dish which was yummy as well. We will be back! read more

Definitely recommend bringing your own caught fish (byof) and chef will make it so delicious family style. great service too! outdoor and indoor seating are wonderful read more

Stunning difference to previous Treasure Island location. First off, not only the loudest restaurant we've been to this year; it's the loudest place we've been to this year! Conversation difficult. Second the menu is extremely limited compared to previous location. Not sure if this is just a holiday limited menu or now the regular menu, but lot of previous star favorites no longer on menu. Service was very slow, but perhaps bc of holiday busy. All told not near up to previous location, but still can get delish fish tangine as long as you pack your patience. read more

So happy I found a Moroccan spot. Service was great! Restaurant is in front of a little park with a walking trail perfect for a stroll before or after dinner. Service was great! The food delicious and if you are looking for a dish out of the norm ask about their meat specials. Going to go back to try camel! read more

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Oh my gosh- this place is amazing!! I found this place on Yelp actually. I wanted to pick a romantic date night place with good food and so I wanted to give this restaurant a try based on the menu and reviews! First off the ambiance was so romantic and cute! The tables have a candle light and there were Christmas lights around. Super cute! We were seated right away and given menus. Our waitress was one of the best waitress ever!! She refilled my water on point, gave us more bread and olive oil without even us asking for more! After we got our food, she came over to check on us. Great service! I read some of the previous reviews didn't have the same great service we had so I was very grateful. As far as for the food itself- totally 5 stars as well!! The duck pate was delicious, rich and flavorful. The fried beef tips were tender and flavorful all on its own that I didn't even need the dipping sauce. I ordered the Lamb Tagine which was a great choice! The lamb had some really fatty parts but the meat was so tender, it was practically falling off the bones! The sauce and vegetables just bought the whole thing together! My boyfriend got the lobster pasta which was rich, creamy and also had good flavor. There were big chunks of lobsters in the pasta as well! This place was amazing and I can't wait to be back! read more

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I had my birthday here it was very pleasant! server was very friendly and made us feel welcomed.

Although located in out of the mainstream strip center in Gulfport, this place is a jewel in the industry. In addition to an incredibly varied menu. It focuses on customer service and has an abundance of very skilled and extremely friendly staff. The food is prepared and presented beautiful. At 6 o'clock. on Saturday, it was comfortably full with a steady stream of customers coming and going. Everything from the duck to the seafood was spectacular. Our waitress Maddy was extremely knowledgeable with great recommendations. We will be back ! read more

We took our newly engaged daughter and his family to dinner here last night. Service from Chef Karim sin was impeccable! The young bus set was right on top of everything never let our glasses empty Tried the special of a seared pork chop topped with gorgonzola..... out of this world good If i could give 10 stars i would! Amazing food and Staff!!! Highly Recommend read more

We ate here for the first time a couple of weeks ago. We really liked the place. The service was great, and the food was very good. We went back about a week later to try the early bird, and it was terrible. My wife ordered the fish dish, which was probably less than four ounces of fish. I ordered a pork based stew, and that was also very small. Worse though, was the pork tasted like something coming out of a can. I would suggest, if you go, don't get the early bird specials. read more

The Pearl - Moroccan Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

This special occasion restaurant has early bird weekly specials that make your weekday special. We had mahi and a filet - smaller portions to be sure - but served with salad and bread which made for a perfect meal - flavorful with exquisite presentation. Other specials included cheese manicotti, Mediterranean meatloaf and chicken tarragon. Discounted drink specials too. We'll be back. read more

One of the best meals we've had in the area. We've been twice and both times service was great and our meal was excellent. The scallops appetizer was delicious, but the stuffed dates were really outstanding and some of the best I've ever had. The menu is quite varied. They have a wild game option - my husband has had the camel twice and said it was fantastic. I had the lobster pasta once and really enjoyed it, but the fish tagine is one of the best things I've ever eaten and I absolutely plan to get it again next time. I'll be happy any time we end up here for date night. read more