The Pearl

4.8

2836 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
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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Popular dishes

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 2,836 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
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Seafood
Hilton Head
Neighborhood gem
Hilton Head
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Pearl offers exceptional dining in Bluffton, consistently praised for its "excellent food" and "attentive service." Diners rave about standout dishes like scallops, she-crab soup, and blackened redfish. The restaurant's charming atmosphere and "friendly staff" make it ideal for special occasions, though some note it can be noisy.

2,836 Reviews

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Bob
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner at Pearl! We arrived on time and were greeted pleasantly and shown to our table. The service was pleasant and not hurried. Our Server brought warm bread with olive oil and balsamic with the water. The Cakebread Chardonnay was very nice. She ordered the grouper and a mixed green salad while I ordered the wedge salad and seafood stew. The salads were large portions and served as good appetizers. Her grouper was beautiful and tasted accordingly. I've loved seafood stews - coppino, boulibaise, etc. since I first had one in San Francisco. Pearl's May River Seafood stew is as good as I've had - in a word Wonderful. The shrimp, scallops, and fish were all first quality, but it's the broth that makes a stew and this orange saffron laced recipe is some of the best I've ever tasted. Come hungry. The portions are substantial!
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Vincent
New York City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eric was his incredible self and was great in navigating the new diners in the group on the menu.
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Wilson
Atlantic City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lobster, shrimp and linguine. Delicious! We would come back again.
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Kevin
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic. Start to finish. First class. Would highly recommend.
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Holly
Louisville
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in Bluffton. The food is outstanding and great ambience!
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Thomas
Greater Boston
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from beginning to end. VG cocktails and bartender. Menu was varied and food was well prepared. i
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Tony
San Diego
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
the selection and quality of the food is outstanding. The service was very good. It was my wife's birthday and the servant said they would provide her with a dessert, However, when we received our bill we were charged for the dessert ($15 for a slice of pecan pie?). Of note the restaurant also charges a 3% charge for credit card use
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Beth
Chicago
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Not as good as past it was in visits to this restaurant.
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Orsalia
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. We had fresh oysters and lovely seafood dishes.
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Cynthia
Greater Boston
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was so accommodating. The food was wonderful. I loved the seafood stew. Everyone else in our party raved about their scallops and fish dishes. Lovely ambiance. Noisy inside on a Friday night of a holiday weekend. I had had the option of the delightful front porch when I booked.
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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 4.8 stars by 2836 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 25 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

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100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

The Pearl

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Shrimp + Grits

Spinach + Arugula

Peach + Banana Bread Pudding

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

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Pearl offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Pearl restaurant rated?

Is The Pearl currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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