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Pearlz Oyster Bar

153 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2124 (Downtown)
843-577-5755
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Ranked #11 of 574 restaurants in Charleston
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Charleston, South Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I have eaten at Pearlz on a number of occasions and have always had an excellent culinary experience. I have been converted to eating fish by Chef Victoria. I have never liked fish until I tried hers. My taste buds were dancing in my mouth and I find myself craving her food at least once a month. The service and... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

It really has a cosy interior, I bet a quicker service too. We had a nice dinner as a family and enjoyed the food thoroughly. Charm of Charleston, eating on the pavement is a must if you are around, worth the try...

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Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I was wondering around the city and hadn't done my trip advisor research when I noticed Pearlz. As I strolled by, I noticed it was a lively crowd and the place had an overall good vibe. Everything I had was awesome, from the bisque to the mixed grill special. Service was also great. A good place to people watch to... More

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Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Funky oyster with shell peices mixed in. Male Mgr was unattentive and not welcoming. Food was below par. Didnt eat my crabcake it was terrible it tasted like an old refirigerator smell. nobody asked if food was good. service was slow. Mgr bussing tables and running food? they are your front line for customer service... I Will Not Return..

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Falmouth, MA
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154 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
100 helpful votes 100 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This was one of our best dinners in Charleston. The place was mobbed and noisy with modern decor and a genuinely fun atmosphere. The staff is friendly and the service was very good. My wife started with peel-and-eat shrimp; a generous portion that was perfectly cooked. She followed this with excellent sautéed scallops served with fresh asparagus and red rice.... More

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thanksfordining, Guest Relations Manager at Pearlz Oyster Bar, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you! We hope you can make it back again soon. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

I have been here twice in the last two months; once on a family trip and recently on a business trip. The mixed seafood grill was incredibly good, and the oyster sample plate was top notch. The branzino is fantastic. The only detractions were that the restaurant and attached bar can be very loud at times and they seem to... More

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thanksfordining, Guest Relations Manager at Pearlz Oyster Bar, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for visiting us and taking the time to write a review. We hope you can join us again soon. More

Greenville, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This place has the best happy hour! I would defiantly recommend getting your set early because it fills up by 5pm. Wonderful oysters, fresh fish/seafood, and great staff. The drink specials are amazing. Wish I would have found this place sooner. The dinner specials were also excellent.

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thanksfordining, Guest Relations Manager at Pearlz Oyster Bar, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for visiting us! We hope you can make it back again soon. More

Centreville, Virginia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

While visiting the area, we went to Pearlz on the recommendation of a friend who lives in Charleston. It exceeded even her glowing opinion. It is attractively decorated and the lighting is well-balanced. Acoustics are a bit lively as is the crowd, but not unpleasantly so. There are three distinct seating areas: bar, dining and "communal." It was very busy... More

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thanksfordining, Guest Relations Manager at Pearlz Oyster Bar, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you! We hope you can make it back to the lowcountry again soon and see us at Pearlz! More

Connecticut
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We heard from a local resident, that they often take advantage of the many Happy Hour restaurants, that often have reduced price menus... so we decided to have a late lunch this way. We chose Pearlz due to the oysters, and it was just great. My husband had a dozen, very large oysters for about $9. Truly have never seen... More

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thanksfordining, Guest Relations Manager at Pearlz Oyster Bar, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We hope to see you again soon. More

New London, Connecticut
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

the oysters were delicious,oyster shots even better,however ,I will never return.i had ordered a pomegranate martini and the server made it and then after it was served the 4 waitresses were at the other of the bar and kept staring at me.it peeked my curiosity of why they kept staring at me. then they proceeded to taste the juice. I... More

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thanksfordining, Guest Relations Manager at Pearlz Oyster Bar, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for visiting us at Pearlz Oyster Bar in downtown Charleston and thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on your experience. We were very glad to hear how much you enjoyed our oyster selection and the delicious oyster shooters, but it was unfortunate to hear your comments on the remainder of your experience. You are... More

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