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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.8
4.8
1549 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices.

The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 319-1612
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Kispert
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Circle
  • Cross street
    On 14th Street between Q and Corcoran Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is accessible via metro. We are a short walk from both the Dupont Circle and U-Street/Cardozo Metro Stations.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday! We know its hump day but Pearl Dive Oyster Palace wants to help you relax. Enjoy half off bottles of wine with purchase of dinner. Promotion is every Wednesday and save big on our bottle selections. All curated to pair perfectly with your meal.

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  • OYSTERMANIA

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Available in Pearl Dive Oyster Palace starting at 4 PM. Raw bar oysters on the half shell are 1/2 price !

What 1,549 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace delights with "wonderful oysters" and "excellent service." The seafood menu, influenced by Louisiana flavors, is a standout, offering dishes like mussels and jambalaya. Diners appreciate the "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere." While noise levels can be high, outdoor seating provides a pleasant alternative.

1,550 Reviews
  1. Leni

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always happy with Black restaurants. Food was reliably excellent if not exceptional - we had blackened catfish and blackened shrimp. Service was attentive, congenial and responsive. Good value for increasingly expensive DC restaurant scene.

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  2. David

    Washington DC

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were exceptional, but the noise just too loud for conversation. Will definitely go back, but not on a weekend.

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  3. Ashley

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fantastic food and great service, but it is a little pricey.

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  4. Sharon

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, courteous and efficient wait staff

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food had so much potential— the oysters & mussels were delicious but the Cajun skillet wasn’t seasoned, which was so disappointing. The service was great and every one was very nice and accommodating.

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  6. Virginia

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I recommend the cornmeal crusted oysters and the steak frites! Great place to bring guests and have a casual yet delicious dinner.

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  7. Evan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is good enough that it is definitely worth visiting, the staff can be quite rude or inattentive though.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Rose

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, the oysters are delicious the fleur 75 pairs beautifully. It’s a great dinner spot especially at the start of a night out. The bar area is a little loud but in a fun way.

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  9. Caitlin

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our first experience at Pearl Dive. Food was outstanding, our waitress was lovely and we will definitely be back.

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  10. Denise

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Freshest oysters both raw and cooked. The gumbo is my favorite. Roxy our server was amazing!

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FAQs

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 319-1612.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is rated 4.8 stars by 1549 OpenTable diners.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

1612 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    On 14th Street between Q and Corcoran Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is accessible via metro. We are a short walk from both the Dupont Circle and U-Street/Cardozo Metro Stations.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Kispert
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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