The Pearl was one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. Simply put this place is amazing. I was solo and sat at the bar as the restaurant was full and that was the only option for a walk-in. However the seating was nice, service was outstanding and super fast. I asked for recommendations and was happy I listened to my waiter. I had the She Crab soup and honestly, it was the best I have ever tasted. It was more like a bisque and super tasty and rich and had lots of crab. I would put this recipe in the She Crab Hall of Fame it was that good. I then ordered the blackened Carolina Redfish and holy moly this dish was devine. It was a chargrilled blackened redfish over super smooth whipped potatoes, generous portion of lump crab, and just the perfect amount of citrus beurre blanc (note I deleted the spinach on my dish) and it was one of the best fish preparation I have ever had. I simply can't believe how delicate and soft and tasty this dish was. Unreal preparation and flavor that I would gladly order again and again. I really don't visit this part of the country that often, but this place will definitely be calling be back very soon. read more

We came here tonight for belated valentines dinner with my aunt and uncle who are visiting from Oshkosh Wisconsin. We have been here a couple of times but it has been awhile. Tonight was fantastic. We had dinner at 6 pm. The place was almost full. We finished at 8 and it is still packed!! Very impressive to be so busy. I ordered salmon... rare.. because I like it undercooked and hate it overcooked. This place cooked it to perfection just as I asked. That is rare. Richard ordered the seafood stew. He ate every morsel... included wreckfish, shrimp, scallops... he loves a good scallop... and these were tasty and cooked perfectly. We highly recommend this restaurant. Our waitress, Mary, was very informative and professional. Quite a wonderful meal. read more

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First time visiting Pearl! Was suggested by a friend. Delicious food-highly quality, amazing presentation and service was wonderful. Loved the vibe-farmhouse elegance!! Highly recommend! We are moving to the area so this will definitely be a go to place. read more

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What a fantastic place ! Always great service and the absolute best prepared fish anywhere. Truly one of my favorite restaurants in Bluffton! Carolina Redfish, a French Old Fashioned and strawberry cake -- perfect! Their specials are always amazing too. read more

Went to The Pearl for our anniversary dinner. Sat at the bar! The service was exceptional and food was delicious! Mind you, normally you have make reservations for regular dining a couple of weeks in advance, but seating at the bar, especially for two was fast! read more

Absolutely delicious! Our entire family loved everything we ordered! We were a group of 6 and couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was! From the drinks (wine, beer, old fashioned) to appetizers (oysters, Brussels, truffle fries) to main courses (short ribs, filet, halibut, ceasar salad with chicken, linguine, pork chop), we couldn't get enough! The service was also exceptional! We will definitely be back!!! read more

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Service and Food were amazing. We had a wonderful evening. We started off with the crispy brussel sprout My husband and son both had New York strip steak both were cooked perfectly they really enjoyed the truffle fries that were served with it. I enjoyed the sea scallops also cooked to perfection and accompanied with deliciousness. So so good. For dessert we had the carrot cake and Oreo cheesecake once again licked our plates clean. Had a wonderful evening read more

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Last night was my first time coming here. Our reservation was for 5-7pm, they are very strict with that. We got there 15 minutes early and the lady locked us out and said we had to wait till exactly 5pm. Which I get but she just wasn't the kindest with how she said it. The food was good and the drink I got was good as well. I got the lobster and shrimp. It came with 3 pieces of shrimp and a 5oz lobster tail. The sauce in the carbonara it was with was very good. I also got the cheesecake as dessert and that was very tasty. The bread was good as well, fresh sourdough, but they gave no refills read more

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We had no reservation! Got two seats at the tiny bar! Both bartenders were so engaging and professional! Food exquisitely perfect. We'll be back read more

This place has the BEST salmon me and my boyfriend have ever had in our lives! We visited a couple weeks ago and both got the Peach + Ginger Glazed Faroe Island Salmon and the Fried Green Tomatoes. The salmon was absolutely perfect, it was so tender and didn't taste too fishy. The sauce added the right amount of sweetness and the veggies tied it all together exquisitely. The servers here were really nice and very helpful with recommendations. Plus, the ambience was great. It wasn't too loud in the restaurant and it was very warmly lit. Great for a romantic night out! read more

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar - Peach + Ginger Glazed Faroe Island Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

The food has been excellent and consistent. Great ambience and wonderful service. Definitely one of our favorite restaurants. We always leave satisfied. read more

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The food is always good I am never disappointed, the service is always great. The drinks are always great.

My family and I were visiting the area during the week of July 4th and it was very difficult to find dinner reservations for a party of 6. This restaurant is on Open Table and we took a chance this would be a good choice. It was! The service was great and the food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We liked it so much we book a reservation for another evening. It's in the heart of quaint Bluffton which we explored after our meal. read more

Go to The Pearl - it's outstanding l. The Pearl has been one of our best restaurant "finds" this year, and we dine out regularly. Our waiter could not have been more welcoming. It was clear his goal was for our party of 6 to enjoy our evening. He made great reccomendations and everyone enjoyed their meal. We started with fried green tomatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts and calamari - all were delicious.y friends and I all ordered different entrees and each one was a hit - we shared some bites. The redfish was perfectly cooked. My wife had the chicken francese and it was not just a chicken dish, it was phenomenal, the sauce elevating the dish. The halibut, short ribs and crab & shrimp piccata were all winners. The cocktail and wine list options were thoughtful. The desserts are made by a local woman and she deserves a trophy. We are still dreaming about the strawberry cake. It was pure strawberry flavor, nothing artificial. The frosting paired perfectly. The carrot cake was given a high ranking, too. The Pearl is a special place with thoughtful service and delicious food. The live music Saturday night was lagniappe. read more

6-8-24 7:30pm Saturday Reservation Open Table We heard great things about this restaurant so we made reservations for a Saturday night. The night of the reservation we drove past to find parking on the street nearby. We ended up around the corner across from the park. Once inside the hostess said it would be a few minutes and suggested we go to the bar. Unfortunately the bar area was very crowded so we ordered drinks and waited in a walkway for our table. Not a great spot to be standing in. Luckily not too long into our drinks we were shown our table. I had several Cosmopolitans they were refreshing and delicious. They had nice bread and it went well with my she crab soup. Also had a pear salad hubby had the wedge salad. We shared an order of Fried Green Tomatoes. For our main course I had the scallops. Obviously by the end of the meal I was too full for dessert. It was a lovely restaurant the only negative was it is very tight on space. We prefer more room to eat and drink. read more

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This is the second time we went to the Pearl kitchen, and it did not disappoint. The service is amazing. The setting is beautiful. We've sat on the porch both times last night was chilly so they had the heater on our server was very good attentive and made some very good recommendations For both cocktails as well as appetizers and main dishes. It was a very enjoyable evening and I think we'll come again well done staff. read more

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First time was for lunch with my sisters and we enjoyed it thoroughly! A couple weeks ago in my sister's memory we had a party of 10 for dinner. The food, drinks and service were phenomenal! She loved the place and it's easy to see why. I will definitely be back! Do something nice for yourself and go enjoy this place, it really is a gem. read more

The food and service were spectacular. It is well worth the drive over from Savannah. Finishing the dinner with the peach and banana bread pudding was an exceptional choice. read more

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We ate there last night and it was fabulous! From the drinks, appetizers, mains and desserts. The 4 of us all had something different and everyone loved everything! That rarely happens. I am glad I listened to this recommendation! read more

The Pearl has become one of our favorite local restaurants. The food is consistently great and so is the service. We've dined outside on the patio and inside the restaurant several times both on our own and with family and friends. Everyone always loves it as much as we do. I've gotten the Grouper Casino a few times and it's always the best grouper I've had anywhere in the local area & perfectly prepared. I just tried the Diver Scallops and loved them. I was pleasantly full after my meal but, if you're looking for a larger portion, the grouper would be a better choice. They have dinner specials on the weekend and if they offer the Hanger Steak, get it! Unbelievable! If I were to come up with anything I'd like them to do better, I'd love to see a larger selection of better white wines by the glass. I order the Rosé, which is great, but more white wine options would be nice. The reds on the list have multiple and varied options. We're clearly repeat customers! read more

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar - Diver Scallops & Romanesco Sauce with Asparagus and Gouda Grits - Seafood Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar was a very enjoyable experience for me. I was visiting on an event tour with my Marriott Vacation Club Timeshare and the food smelled delicious before was even entered the establishment. Our group had a private room upstairs that I found to be nice. We went through the kitchen and climbed the stairs to the private dining area. The 2 dedicated hostesses were polite and prompt. There were both white and red wine offerings. What stole the show for me was THE FOOD. The she crab bisque was very flavorful, the red fish was well seasoned and oh my... that caramel cheese cake yum! Unika B. & Co. read more

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Loved The Pearl Kitchen! We were looking for a good, local restaurant and our research led us to The Pearl. The space is beautiful, like you are eating in a beautiful house that was converted to a restaurant. The service was great and efficient. We had: - Fried Green Tomatoes - very good - flash fried - She Crab Soup - delicious - Truffle Fries - great - Bouillabaisse - very good, lots of shrimp and mussels - Shrimp and Grits - good with a bit of heat - Chicken Piccata - tasty with cheesy gnocchi Overall, a lovely meal. read more

Ive been here 3x now and the food and cocktails are outstanding ! Its very busy and yes it gets loud, so I did not understand the bad reviews until I read pples stupid complaints about it being loud . Ignore the bad reviews because its not about food its about nick picky things like noise . read more

The food and service here were great! We got the calamari, which was served differently than what I'm familiar with, but it was very good. I got the redfish for my main, and it was great. read more

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar - Blackened Carolina Redfish - Seafood Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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This is one of our favorite restaurants in the low country. It never disappoints ever! Morgan very attentive at the bar and makes you feel very welcomed read more

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar - Scallops special amazing - Seafood Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Friday night dinner at the Pearl in Bluffton. Very nice environment, the restaurant has a nice intimate bar, outdoor eating in the front and a nice dining area with live music We started with wine, they have a healthy selection of choices, and two appetizers. We ordered the beef carpaccio and the wedge salad with house made blue. The carpaccio was enuff for two to share - very tender but missed seasoning.. I'd rate it 7 out of 10. The salad we were told was big enuff to share but that was not the case , way too many red onions (never seen that on a traditional wedge ) and the blue cheese dressing was thin and not chunky - disappointing 5 out of 10 For entrees we had the Texas redfish over whipped potatoes- this was the best executed item we ate an 8.5 out of 10. I ordered the grouper casino . It was supposed to have a mustard cream sauce, come with blistered tomatos, ancient grains , spinach and Shitake mushrooms. I found my dish came with two un blistered tomatos , no shitake and so little mustard cream sauce i had to request some and the sauce was flavorless .. fish was a 5 out 10 We finished our dinner sharing a thin piece of carrot cake. Plenty of all spice , nutmeg and cinnamon but not enuff carrot to identify it as carrot cake if you didn't know - 6 out of 10 I didn't see any manager or owner walking the floor which surprised me as the staff seemed discontent and having worked in many restaurants absent management can be a death blow to a restaurant read more

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5 stars!!! Highly recommend - we ate here two nights in a row. Had the fried green tomatoes, peach burrata salad, Carolina red fish, the scallops, strawberry cake, and the carrot cake. A must visit. read more

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Great food and excellent service. Our server Kristen was magnificent. Fun and with a great attitude to serve and help people enjoy a great dining experience. read more

Nice newer place, with modern summer house type decor. Food never disappoints, but not inexpensive but won't break your bank. Location is great for exploring the charming downtown Bluffton. One of my top picks for downtown Bluffton. Can get busy in summer months- reservations recommended. read more

Had a reservation for my wife's birthday (put that on the reservation, also my wife is pregnant) booked over a week prior 6:30pm on Monday. We showed up and got told our table wasn't ready and they said to go to the bar and wait so we did. 15 minutes go by and I have to go ask the host about our table, apparently the people just aren't leaving our table but they find us a seat outside. We've now been here for 25 minutes. Order appetizers Brussels sprouts which are fantastic, but now it's been another 25 minutes before our waiter comes to check on us while everyone else's waiters are constantly checking on them. Then we finally get to order food which takes over an hour to come out because "everyone ordered at the same time" at this point I ask the host if we can box our food before it comes out because our waiter doesn't come by often (not blaming him but we were his only table outside). They give us a free crab cake which is nice I guess and then we go home which is 3 minutes away from the restaurant and our food is cold and very sub par. I've been here before and had a great time but it was my wife's birthday and it kind of ruined the night so pretty upset... read more

Had a wonderful experience tonight. Yes, it was cold and we were outside. The heaters were working great. The service (Cindy) very attentive. The food wonderful. We had a great 45th anniversary dinner. Thank you The Pearl read more

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Best food in bluffton. Great boutique feel and location. Seasonal menu changes. Small bar tho-5-6 seats. Service is attentive. Flavors are extravagant. Strawberry cake was decadent. read more

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar - Strawberry cake - Seafood Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

The Pearl. Below expectations and mixed reviews among our tables. Had high expectations for the food. Not met. Had high expectations for the service. Not met. Shrimp and grits were dry and had a weird bolognese sauce. Caesar had a grilled romaine. Not great. Server was really rude and uninterested with our table. We asked to order, and were denied multiple times. Put a finger in my aunt's face and said no. However, really nice beer selection! My uncle's short rib was "on point"! Overall, just not great and we won't be back. read more

Great place, food 9 out of 10. Really a very tasty selection, recommend reservations.

Great little restaurant with unique seafood pasta dishes. The she crab soup is a must have.

With so many options in the Bluffton area, I typically look for 4 or more Yelp stars when choosing a dining option. So, when a friend made reservations here, I was unsure what to expect. This spot should absolutely have more stars! Everything was fabulous! The atmosphere is upscale cozy, the service - welcoming, attentive but not overbearing. And the food, oh the food! Never do I order stew in the summer bc it's already hot enough outside. Unless I am here. I will forever struggle to order anything other than the Calibogue lowcountry stew. It delivers a plethora of properly prepared seafood in tomato saffron broth with a hint of tarragon that is so very savory - whilst remaining light on the palate. There's just enough rice to give the dish another layer of texture. The unassuming grilled bread accompaniment is smoky and mildly chewy in just the right way. Divine! My companion had the aptly velvety, rich she crab soup and a beautiful salad (new to the menu?) with grilled peaches, burrata and candied pecans, which she topped with grilled chicken. Wine was poured with a perhaps generous hand, but no complaints on that either. There was little room for dessert, yet I managed to navigate the incredibly luscious , silky mango gelato (crowned with perfectly ripe strawberries & blueberries) with no regrets. If this establishment somehow doesn't reflect 4 (or more) stars at the time you read this review, perhaps it's because others are trying to keep it under wraps. Be kind to yourself and go! read more

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Went there yesterday ( thanksgiving) confirmed table, seated. Asked to move for a party of 4. Only 2 showed up, no response from the manager or owner, only the inexperienced staff at the front door. Used to be a favorite of ours, not likely to return after the way they handled the situation. I will be sharing our experience with others read more

Amazing seafood! Gotta visit when in Bluffton. Sitting out on the patio on a beautiful South Carolina evening can't be beat!

Decent food. Went here with family and dog on our visit to Bluffton, and we might have come at a right time, because we got outdoor seating only immediately. I had the 14oz "Special strip", which was the special of the day version of the New York Strip. It was rather excellent, and would recommend it if asked. It had a mix of three different sauces (red, white, and brown) that I liked the best; of those, the brown sauce was my favorite. However, I still feel there was something "missing" and overall the dish was not that flavorful to me. I remember trying steak in some other restaurant, and the sauce and dish overall was absolutely heavenly. By comparison, this doesn't match up; however, the overall presentation and the combination of the sauces here was quite to my liking, and enough to make up for any lack of taste on the steak itself. Overall, the food and atmosphere here was quite satisfactory to me. read more

Everyone we talked to was crazy about this place. It is expensive, I'll give you that. Wait staff was a bit on the pretentious side. "Filtered" water was tap water. Fried green tomato appetizer was good. $12 bottle of wine was marked up $45. Didn't leave with a strong desire to return. read more