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The Pearl, Bluffton, SC

The Pearl

4.7
4.7
2927 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,927 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

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.

2,927 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. SwankyGirl

    Alabama8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. John VIP

    Charleston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  4. Jeff

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 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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  5. want2cbetter

    Coastal Georgia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  6. Doug VIP

    Pittsburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 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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  8. patti

    Charleston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 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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  10. Caroline VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Great food. Redfish portion was smaller than usual, reducing the value. Crab n shrimp linguine was fantastic. Wedge (sub romaine) was excellent!

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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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for The Pearl

55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Delivery & takeout
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