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The Pearl, Bluffton, SC

The Pearl

4.7
4.7
2970 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    REID RICHMOND every Thursday & Friday from 6-9JOHN WASEM every Saturday from 6-9
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,970 people are saying

The Pearl reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pearl in Bluffton offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "excellent service." Highlights include the seafood stew, redfish, and strawberry cake. While some note noise levels and occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is "highly recommended."
2,970 Reviews
  1. Allison VIP

    Minneapolis21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sherry was awesome! Thanks for always making our visits to The Pearl so much fun.

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  2. Karen

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pearl’s remains our favorite place to gather with friends. My birthday dinner on the front porch began with a festive glass of bubbly. The Crisped Red Snapper with Jasmine rice and vegetables was perfection. The Strawberry Cake is shared at every visit.

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  3. Nancy

    Coastal Georgia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious dinner, great service by our waiter Gabriel.

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  4. rick

    Charleston11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our service was terrible. We have been to this restaurant several times and couldn’t believe what A bad experience it was. Very disappointed.

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  5. Kevin VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Nate was excellent. Food and cocktails delicious!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Of the 3 nights we stayed in Bluffton we ending up eating here twice for dinner. Food was very high quality and service excellent. Although it was a bit of a splurge, compared to other restaurants in the area, we would’ve been paying close to the same amount and likely not as satisfied. Highly recommend. The shrimp and grits were excellent, filet was so tender, and halibut and redfish both amazing.

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  7. Amy

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous evening at the Pearl. The food was delicious (every meal we ordered).

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  8. Allyson

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and great service! Definitely recommend

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  9. Richard VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pearl is always great. A diverse menu with lots of options. Attentive and quick service.

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  10. Jane

    Milwaukee13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service - a little.noisy but you could talk and a lttle cold inside until it filled up - enjoyed the meal and the service immensely

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FAQs

The Pearl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 757-5511.

The Pearl is rated 4.7 stars by 2970 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for The Pearl

55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Entertainment
    REID RICHMOND every Thursday & Friday from 6-9JOHN WASEM every Saturday from 6-9
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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