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The Pearl, Boston, MA

The Pearl

4.3
4.3
56 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Southern hospitality with city sophistication. Welcome to The Pearl at South Bay, a contemporary seafood grill and raw bar on District Avenue at South Bay. The Pearl is committed to a high quality culinary experience will serve handmade cocktails from a patio-accessible bar. District Avenue is a one-minute walk from the Newmarket T station and a two-minute bus ride from Andrew. Owned and operated by Roxbury natives, hiring local, buying local, and serving local is baked into our DNA.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 288-8810
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pearl offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "great vibe". Highlights include the charbroiled oysters and chowder, complemented by "friendly and attentive" service. While some find the space intimate, the "great cocktails" and "fantastic" atmosphere make it a recommended spot for gatherings and brunches.

56 Reviews
  1. Leroy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I went on Valentine’s Day. They were charging 100 per person. However, it was not on the menu and they were not offering their regular menu. They should have notified customers up front that this is what the were doing. It was a definite bait and switch. In addition the waiter who served us had bad body order. We ended up leaving without eating anything once we realized they were doing things differently

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  2. Mary

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the ambience! The drinks were good. The crab dip was amazing.

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  3. Rashaun

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there. Food was very good especially the chargrilled oysters. Need more hollandaise sauce for the eggs Benedict. Otherwise, lovely place and it’s black owned which makes it even more special for us.

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  4. Brejon

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Coming back after 3 years and a stellar experience the quality of this place has fell off completely. The service was great but the chef clearly didn’t feel like working. The food was not good wasn’t presented well didn’t taste good I honestly don’t think I’ll be back. Good luck at the new location maybe that’s where the original vibes are.

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  5. Angienette

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall I was impressed with this place it was a little smaller than I expected but the vibe was great. The service was ok I feel as if we were forgotten about towards the end. I wasn’t happy with what we ordered. I had the chicken caesar salad but there was no cheese and the chicken was not cut properly. jJust big chunks and it didn’t seem to be cooked all the way and no flavor. I also ordered the truffle fries that came out cold. And then the salmon bites, that was ok. Drinks were pretty good. Next time I’ll try some of the other things on the menu.

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  6. Jason

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. We had wings, calamari, steak frites, and truffle fries. Service and vibe top notch. Great cocktails and mocktails. Bill wasn’t crazy. Highly recommended.

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  7. Esther

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing! The place is a little small, but the food, quality, service, and location is great! Pleaseee try the crab dip and get the spaghetti. You won't regret it

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  8. Syreeta

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pearl was amazing, the food outstanding!! Definitely plan on stopping by again.

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  9. Adam

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak and eggs for Sunday brunch with a delicious cocktail to start the day, what else can you ask for?

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  10. Kay

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was below average and Drinks weren’t well made. Service was terrible, sat at my table for 30 minutes before anyone came over to see if we were being helped.

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FAQs

The Pearl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 288-8810.

The Pearl is rated 4.3 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for The Pearl

20 District Ave, Boston, MA 02125

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Dorchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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