The Pearl

4.7

2927 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(843) 757-5511
Website
http://www.thepearlbluffton.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nate Clepper

Location
55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
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

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Calamari$12.00
wasabi aioli, red pepper remoulade
Prince Edward Island Mussels$14.00
spicy marinara, fresh tomatoes, garlic, toast points
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$14.00
panko fried, sweet corn puree, green tomato & poblano chow chow, micro cilantro
Big Eye Tuna Poke*$16.00
ponzu, pineapple, avocado, sesame, wonton chips
Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00
roasted red pepper couli, sweet + spicy jelly, goat cheese, balsamic
Kimchi Lettuce Wraps$13.00
crispy pork belly, ponzu drizzle, kimchi, radishes
Beef Carpaccio*$14.00
filet mignon, arugula, lemon and truffle oil, capers, parmesan
Hand Selected Oysters*
cucumber mignonette, lemon, cocktail
- Market Price
Shrimp Ceviche$13.00
cucumbers, red onion, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, fried tostada

Soups & Greens

Add shrimp to any salad $8, Add chicken to any salad $6

Carolina She-Crab + Popcorn Chowder$11.00
"Palmetto Kettle Corn", potatoes, fresh she-crab roe
Butternut Bisque$11.00
butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, topped w/ truffle oil & scallions
Traditional Wedge$10.00
red onion, cherry tomatoes, house made bleu dressing, crumbled bacon
Butter Lettuce Wedge$9.00
strawberry, feta, almonds, vidalia onions, amaretto vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar$9.00
grilled romaine, croutons, parmesan, in-house dressing
Spinach + Arugula$9.00
pears, red onion, candied walnuts, goat cheese, bacon vinaigrette
Caprese Stack$10.00
beefsteak tomatoes, housemade mozzarella, balsamic, basil, sea salt

Mains

Grouper Casino$32.00
ancient grains, baby spinach, bacon, andouille, shiitake mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, thyme + whole grain mustard cream sauce
Cedar Plank Scottish Salmon$28.00
rainbow fingerlings, balsamic brown butter, fresh arugula + crab salad, grand marnier pear + raisin confit
Crab + Shrimp Piccata$28.00
garlic, white wine, tomatoes, lemon, capers, bucatini
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$32.00
romesco, toasted almonds, gouda grits, asparagus
18 oz Dry Age Lollipop Ribeye$50.00
whipped potatoes, brown butter brussel sprouts, bleu bechamel topped w/ tobacco onions
10 oz Pan Roasted Baseball Cut$36.00
shiitakes, baby carrots, sweet peas, spinach, caramelized shallot + gorgonzola butter, whipped potatoes
7 oz Ember Grilled Filet Mignon*$42.00
shiitakes, spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes, whipped potatoes, caramelized shallot + gorgonzola compound butter
Mediterranean Chicken Roulade$28.00
artichoke, kalamatas, feta & goat cheese, honey glazed haricot verts, dijon wine sauce
Blackened Big Eye Tuna*$31.00
green tea + sweet soy soba noodles, snow peas, napa cabbage, baby carrots, pickled ginger, sweet pea wasabi puree
Half Shell Texas Redfish$32.00
chargrilled blackened redfish, whipped potatoes, jumbo lump crab, lemon creme, spinach
Shrimp + Grits$25.00
coastal shrimp, Adluh Farm's grits, trinity of peppers, onions, tasso ham gravy

Sides

Truffled Steak Fries$7.00
Roasted Fingerlings$7.00
Mushrooms$7.00
Brown Brussels + Prosciutto$8.00
Spinach$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Adluh Gouda Grits$6.00

Desserts

Chocolate Torte$11.00
gluten free, semi-sweet chocolate curls
Caramel Cheesecake$11.00
dolce caramel sauce
Smores Mason Jar$10.00
dark chocolate, marshmallow, graham crackers
Key Lime Tarts$11.00
2 tarts, keylime mousse, fresh meringue
Peach + Banana Bread Pudding$11.00
candied bacon, vanilla ice cream

What 2,927 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

South Carolina
Seafood
Hilton Head
Seafood
Hilton Head
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Pearl offers an exquisite dining experience with "fantastic food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the delectable seafood, especially the "redfish entree" and "she crab soup." The ambiance is celebrated for its charm, whether dining indoors or on the porch. A true "gem in Old Town," The Pearl consistently delights visitors and is highly recommended for special occasions.

2,928 Reviews

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Stephen VIP
Charleston34 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasantly surprised how good this restaurant was. The Ahi Tuna and shrimp and grits appetizers were wonderful as was the chicken francaise. Waiter was attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place to eat. Great service and friendly staff. The food was wonderful!
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SwankyGirl
Alabama8 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very charming, lively atmosphere, great service. Prices were for tourists though…. A little too high priced for what is offered, but all in all a really good dining experience.
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John VIP
Charleston25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
So wish the shrimp and grits you had on the main menu was there again as a regular item. Chef made it better than any restaurant on the low country. Still, the rest of menu is great, service is always efficient and friendly and the wine list os solid with good pinot noir options that go well with your food. Finally, the carrot cake and strawberry cake are sublime. So fresh with that homemade feel.
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Jeff
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Went to the Pearl for a birthday dinner, and noted that in the reservation. Hostess asked if we were there for a birthday and that was the only acknowledgement - not sure why they ask in the first place. Was shown to a small table by the front door with a view through a divider of the service end of the bar. Special occasion seating I guess. Food was very, very good as always. Calamari appetizer was maybe the best I've ever had. Halibut was cooked perfectly, though portion was petite at best. All in all a good meal, but the service was perfunctory as best and not up to a special occasion.
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want2cbetter
Coastal Georgia19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places. The staff is so friendly and attentive. The food is amazing.
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Doug VIP
Pittsburgh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cocktail menu. Best fried green tomatoes in town. Delicious salad which they split for my wife and me. I never order chicken at a restaurant except for the Pearl. The chicken francaise is great. My wife had the halibut which was also terrific. Finally, the service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Eric was terrific, the food delicious and the ambiance excellent. We were not rush, Eric let us enjoy our anniversary. Highly recommended
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patti
Charleston34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great local gem of a restaurant. We took our out of town guest from NY and they loved it! Food was delicous, we had redfish, snapper and tuna. The fried green tomatoes were out of this world. Our server, Cindy was wonderful. One of our favorite places to dine.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best experience in a long time. Service was great. Waiter was amazing. Food was so delicious and just the right amount. Ambiance was great. Definitely will be returning.
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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 2927 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.thepearlbluffton.com/
Phone number
(843) 757-5511

Featured in

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

The Pearl

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Firsts

Calamari$12.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$14.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$14.00

Big Eye Tuna Poke*$16.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00

Kimchi Lettuce Wraps$13.00

Beef Carpaccio*$14.00

Hand Selected Oysters*

Shrimp Ceviche$13.00

Soups & Greens

Carolina She-Crab + Popcorn Chowder$11.00

Butternut Bisque$11.00

Traditional Wedge$10.00

Butter Lettuce Wedge$9.00

Traditional Caesar$9.00

Spinach + Arugula$9.00

Caprese Stack$10.00

Mains

Grouper Casino$32.00

Cedar Plank Scottish Salmon$28.00

Crab + Shrimp Piccata$28.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$32.00

18 oz Dry Age Lollipop Ribeye$50.00

10 oz Pan Roasted Baseball Cut$36.00

7 oz Ember Grilled Filet Mignon*$42.00

Mediterranean Chicken Roulade$28.00

Blackened Big Eye Tuna*$31.00

Half Shell Texas Redfish$32.00

Shrimp + Grits$25.00

Sides

Truffled Steak Fries$7.00

Roasted Fingerlings$7.00

Mushrooms$7.00

Brown Brussels + Prosciutto$8.00

Spinach$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Adluh Gouda Grits$6.00

Desserts

Chocolate Torte$11.00

Caramel Cheesecake$11.00

Smores Mason Jar$10.00

Key Lime Tarts$11.00

Peach + Banana Bread Pudding$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Is The Pearl currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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