Pearl's on the Corner

I often try to take the picture before the review but it looked so good I couldn't help myself. This is a pretty solid spot for a bar, and they have a decent selection of actual food. We were here Friday before Labor Day weekend and it felt very lively, but not too packed. We didn't have to wait for a spot at the bar. Service was fast, food was good, and drinks were amazing - we ordered a whiskey sour and a downeast cider. And a Caesar salad with chicken, and a chicken cutlet (which had a generous portion of well-seasoned arugula salad). Would definitely come back.

Great experience Saturday night! Our server, Nate, was excellent - super attentive and recommended the incredible dish called the "Gundi." It should be a standard item on the menu. Also, the playlist was phenomenal. I would come back the next time I visit Philly!

We stumbled upon Pearl's looking for someplace place to go after we saw our original destination was closed. I am so glad we did. The owner found us a table himself. The service was top notch starting with the owner Shawn and shop out to our awesome waitress Ariana. I ordered the smash burger and it was so delicious I ordered another one. Drinks were good and not overpriced. Highly recommend and we will be returning.

We’ve been waiting for Pearl’s to open and I must say it’s a welcome addition to Fishtown’s food and bar scene. We have visited a couple of times and the vibe / music has been fantastic. The space is beautiful and they always plays the best music balancing the old schools tunes bringing you back as well as the newer jams. The cocktails have been impressive both times. We appreciate a well made cocktail you’d be willing to walk and pay for. On our last visit, we finally got to try the food. I’ve been waiting to try the mussels and they didn’t disappoint. Flavorful white wine curry broth accompanied with freshly toasted baguettes. The truffle burger may be the best burger in fishtown and we leveraged the fries to scoop up the rest of the curry broth. Ask for a spoon to enjoy all of it and while it’s hot! Finally, I was pleasantly surprised to recover my purse I left on the chair when I discovered it was missing the next day. The owner Doug promptly responded to my frantic messages and had it arranged with his crew for me to pick it up. I’ve been in Fishtown for over 15 years and sadly it has had a bad rep when it comes to safety so feeling like you don’t have to look over your shoulder or worry about your belongings at a bar is short of a miracle. Thank you Doug and all of your staff for paving the way to rebrand our neighborhood and make it a safer place. The staff and the bartenders are super friendly and everyone provides outstanding service. Pearl’s is definitely my new favorite Fishtown spot for great vibes, a perfect nightcap and good food. Can’t wait for my next visit and to try more of what the menu has to offer. Keep up the good work!

This is the spot to BE for curated cocktails. Very lovely ambient atmosphere and warm. Jason is a lovely sommelier. The cocktails are layered and the ingredients just melt together. I cant wait to return and try the food. But the drinks!!! GO :)

Favorite spot in the neighborhood! Love the food - I’ve tried basically everything but my faves are the Caesar salad, burger, fries, fritters, meatballs, BLT, and donuts. Haven’t found a drink that I don’t love! Service, music, ambience is all perfect!! Ian is my fave bartender and by far the easiest lover there.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pearl’s on the Corner is one of those rare gems that makes you fall in love with Philly all over again. Their brunch is out of this world — the avocado toast is easily the best I’ve ever had, layered with flavor and presented so beautifully. And when it comes to dinner, the menu is just as impressive — thoughtful, creative, and downright delicious. Every dish feels like a treat, crafted with love and care. But what really makes Pearl’s shine is the team. Morgan, Brynn, and Ariana are absolutely incredible — warm, attentive, and always going above and beyond to make every visit special. They make you feel like family the second you walk in the door, and their energy sets the tone for the entire experience. It’s that genuine hospitality that keeps you coming back, not just for the food but for the people. As a small business owner myself, I know firsthand how much heart and hard work it takes to build something this special. Pearl’s on the Corner is a perfect example of why supporting local matters — because when you do, you’re not just enjoying a meal, you’re fueling someone’s dream and being part of a community. If you haven’t been yet, make it your next stop. Pearl’s is everything you want in a neighborhood spot and more. 🌸✨

went here for the first time last night and was very impressed. great cocktails, 4$ highlife, delicious food, and great atmosphere. waiting staff was super nice, will 100% be back

Ambiance: I loved the low lit ambiance of this restaurant, I feel like it would perfect for a lowkey intimate date night. Service: We sat at the bar so the food did take a little while to come out but it wasn't too bad. The drinks were quick and the bartender even gave us shots on the house for getting one of our orders wrong! Which I appreciated! Food: I got to try the meatballs, which were okay but I wish they were cooked a little longer, and had a little less ricotta. I also tried the Buffalo toast which was good but interesting after taste. The whiskey sour was perfect! I would love to come back and try more menu items!

Great cocktails in a fun and warm atmosphere. We stopped by for drinks before Suraya and enjoyed both the Partners in Crime and The Getaway. The bartender was very friendly and quick with drinks and we had a great time chatting with other patrons at the bar.

Absolutely fantastic spot to kick off the weekend! Their $20 Girl Dinner happy hour--Caesar salad, fries, and a dirty martini--is perfection. Great vibes, super friendly owners, and top-notch service!

Pearls On the Corner is right in the heart of fishtown. This place is always packed with plenty of people at the bar. The place can get quite loud but can provide an intimate atmosphere with the low dim lights. It is a great place to go to get a drink the bartenders are great and drinks were delicious. They have a pretty small menu we started off with their cheese board. It comes with three selections of cheeses, bread, and some nuts. Their smash burger and fries were delicious. The burger comes topped with cooper sharp cheese, bacon, lettuce, pickles and burger sauce. The fries come with a great cheese dip a cooper sharp melted cheese dip. Overall the place is a great spot to grab dinner and some drinks with great service. Definitely not a quiet atmosphere place.

Really good place to come for happy hour! Burgers are delicious. Fries must get a side of the cheese sauce. Martinis were delightful. I will unfortunately say that the Caesar salad is very anchovy.

I live nearby so I tried this out soon after it opened (a couple of weeks or so). I always order cocktails when dining out and love cocktail bars so I was very excited. The design and decor are beautiful, great vibes to hangout in. I like that it's walk ins only but felt like it lacked a more proactive host to estimate wait times or point in the direction of people who would be wrapping up soon. We just happened to luck into a couple of seats within 10-15 mins or so since all seats were taken when we arrived - I think there's an opportunity to better manage the walk ins so folks aren't just loitering awkwardly on the walkway. However, the 2 drinks I ordered were extremely watery. I could tell from the first sip but decided to try a second drink in case it was just a fluke. I was disappointed and the friends I was with also thought their drinks were very watery. So the value isn't there for me and with so many other great options nearby, I unfortunately will not be coming back.

The service was excellent the food was amazing I had a burger that you couldn't find the flavors anywhere, the place was cool and music good , the vanilla donut desert was something you see on tv and wish for ,note it's for 2 people, I will be back

First time in the area and this place had a great atmosphere. The bartenders were attentive and the drinks were awesome. Definitely will return soon.

I had a great experience here. The drinks / food / service were great. I can't wait to go back and bring my wife; she'll love the ambiance. It's a perfect spot.

I had been looking forward to coming here for quite a while, so when my friend suggested it for a girl's night, I was stoked! I was not stoked in the least when we received the absolute worst service I have had in recent memory. It was unreal how long it took to get drinks and even refills on water. We tried the spicy margarita, back to black, espresso martini, give up the goods and smooth operator, which weren't even mediocre -- they were just BAD. The prices were outrageous for such a subpar experience. I would rather stand on the corner drinking hooch out of a paper bag without a jacket than ever come back and spend money here. WOOF.

Had a drink here tonight with a friend, we each ordered one cocktail. When we requested the check (after being there for a bit less than an hour) we were told there was a reservation coming in momentarily and were asked to move along from our table, which we did promptly. But... Probably shouldn't have "walk ins only" on all your entrance doors and then tell your customers to leave for a "reservation". Drinks were lovely. Food smelled amazing. Other than the rudeness I would have been happy to return.

Gorgeous bar. Love the drinks and the staff! Spicy margarita, Back To Black, Can We Talk and No Strings Attached were all amazing cocktails! Cant wait to come back!!

One of the bartenders didn't seem to know how to make any of the drinks and was flat out rude.

The smash burger rules --juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Whether you're here for the food, drinks, or vibe, this spot never disappoints

Hands down, the best bar I've been to in a long time. The service, drinks, and food were amazing. Each drink is handcrafted using infused liquors (shout out to bartenders Thai and Christian). The This Charming Gentleman, Give Up the Goods, and Espresso Martini were phenomenal. Each dish was made from the freshest ingredients and cooked perfectly. The Pearl's burger, frites, and buffalo chicken pasty were awesome. The vibe is intimate and welcoming. An added bonus was being able to meet the owners Doug and Tommy. Pearl's is a must try. You won't be disappointed.