Salty Pearl Raw Bar and Steamer

Stopped in at Salty Pearl while out driving around and it ended up being one of the best lunch decisions I’ve made in a long time. The shrimp were hands-down some of the best I’ve ever had—perfectly seasoned, cooked just right, and full of flavor. The hush puppies were incredible, and the curly twisted fries were crispy, hot, and addictive. Everything came out exactly as it should. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and just an all-around great place to sit back and enjoy a meal. Our waitress, Whitney, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. The staff overall was top-notch. You really couldn’t ask for a better place to stop and grab a meal with great food and a great vibe. If you’re ever in the area, Salty Pearl is a must-stop. I’ll absolutely be back next time to try more from the menu.

Great place I will definitely be visiting again. Sat at the bar up front and had wine, snack and a good chat with Greg one of the owners/managers. They source a good bit of their seafood from Perdido Bay Seafood. Always fresh and delicious! Service was prompt and very knowledgeable. The char-grilled oysters are some of the best in the Pensacola / Perdido area for sure. Legit chargrilled, not baked, complete with secret sauce. I really want to try the steamer side. The steamed shrimp crab looks really good. Seating is indoor/outdoor covered and isn't plentiful. Small places are good! I dont think they take reservations Hidden under the Perdido Bay Bridge dont miss out on this great spot. Dont miss out on this spot, I'll see you there, soon. Urban Cowgill December 2025

We were given a recommendation to go here by locals for amazingly fresh seafood and oysters. My goodness are we so glad that we went! We were not very hungry but we plowed through boom boom shrimp, Sampler Oyster platter- charbroiled, Blackened jumbo shrimp, Fried Grouper bites, (the French fries are delicious BTW), and my husband had a chicken sandwich. I have to tell you. 3 out of the 4 of us absolutely love seafood, (my husband likes it but he's a chicken/burger guy), and we have had plenty of seafood in many coastal areas in many places all over the world... we absolutely thought this was one of our favorites. Our server Greg was so wonderful. He explained how everything was caught, made, and where it came from. Everything was so fresh, so flavorful, and just made to perfection. We would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area and we will definitely be back, most likely before we our vacation ends. Every other employee that we spoke with was so friendly and kind as well. We just had a great time. Thank you for the amazing food and experience!!!

This place was great for our large family. The server was excellent. The food was great. I had the fried shrimp and added some grouper. The rest had crab claws, po boys, wings, smoked tuna dip and mozzarella sticks. The food was really good!!!

We were traveling through town and stumbled upon this great raw bar. Our waitress Aspen was awesome and gave some great suggestions. The raw oysters were awesome. The shrimp poboy was packed full of shrimp and the Gambino bread was freaking amazing. Try a side of the sweet potato fries as they are hand cut. I will plan my trip every time to stop by here. Thank you for great food and hospitality!

This was a highly recommended restaurant & we are definitely proud we tried it out. The service was excellent, food delicious & what a great atmosphere. We had the Cajun bbq shrimp, grilled shrimp platter & the most amazing s’mores cheesecake. Everything was great, definitely a must try if in the area

I had the special and still dream about it, but that burger is also outstanding for a seafood restaurant. Sit outside if you have more than 4 people or kids, it’s a bit small inside. The atmosphere is fabulous.

You must try their Crab Bisque! It is loaded with meat and is thick. Their Happy Hour specials are really good. 1 dozen LARGE fresh oysters for only $15. AB was a very attentive server and was rewarded for her help.

5-Star+ Experience! The staff was absolutely friendly, attentive, and gracious. We arrived with 30 minutes left to go in Happy Hour and the staff provided suggestions, was informative with answering our questions. (Boom-Boom Shrimp was awesome!) The food was delicious, perfectly made, with generous portions. Prices were reasonable and the Key Lime Pie was good too! We will come back.

What a great place to spend a relaxing Friday evening!! Get there early because indoor seating is limited and fills quickly. Food is very typical FL fare so keep this in mind in case you're looking for something on the healthier side. Although there are many grilled fish options. The food was good and the service better. Very good drink selection considering this is a relatively small place.

Our first time here, came on a recommendation from a friend. We were very pleased....good food, service & cold beer! We ordered the blackened shrimp platter, grouper bites & lobster bisque. We'll definitely be back & will tell others about this place!

Even though my wife's not a big seafood lover, we decided to try the salty pearl. Fairly seafood centric menu, but they do have a few items for land lovers. I opened with a cup of gumbo, which I must say was absolutely delicious! I've been meaning to try sautéed crab claws, so I finally gave it a shot. They came with hush puppies, coleslaw, and sweet potato fries. Although delicious, they were a little bit of work and probably not worth the price. My wife enjoyed her grouper tacos. It's a little odd having mixed drinks in plastic Cups, but that's what it is. We sat at the bar and had great service! Thank you so much. Pretty basic spot. Next time we would do a better job picking seats at the bar so we're not directly across from the dude shucking oysters.

We stopped in at the Salty Pearl Raw Bar to have some Raw Oysters on the recommendation of a friend, and I have to say, we were not disappointed! We arrived during Happy hour and ordered a dozen raw oysters for $15 and the Boom Boom Shrimp for $8, both came out quickly and looked amazing! The oysters were fantastic and the shrimp...wow! The flavor was excellent and the portion size was off the charts! There were seven of us total in our party ordering food and of course we were drinking, and there were great drink specials for happy hour as well. The staff was amazing, our waitress was so friendly, very nice and courteous, she took great care of us, can't say enough good things about her! I only wished I had taken pics of the food before we devoured it!! We will be back You should definitely give them a try, the Salty Pearl is a real gem!

I love this place! The bbq shrimp is so rich and delicious and the lobster roll (although not a local seafood) is so good! (Lobster roll not available everyday) There was almost too much meat on the lobster roll! (See pic). And I can't recommend the spicy margarita enough! The servers are always friendly and informative. How can you beat a casual ambiance with mostly outdoor picnic table seating? Highly recommend !

Soooo disappointed! This place was recommended by several People! I purchased a boil! Got the reds verses gulf shrimp! I'm sure they could have been fabulous. However they were very overdone, corn was as well! Potato's were good. But I could have prepared those at home! Crab legs were ok! Waitress was great! But there has to be somewhere that has properly cooked books! My friend purchased the fried shrimp and it was great! So...... get the fried DON'T purchase the boil! I've been here twice my 1st snd my last!

We got here for an early Friday night dinner and the place wasn't packed yet but it was when we left. I had the boom boom shrimp all (HH price $8) and the crab claw app with some hush puppies and my wife doesn't eat seafood so had the smash burger. The fried claws were solid but the large pile of shrimp was the strong my meal. The puppies were also very good. My wife really enjoyed her burger and fries. The service was very good.

great people, fabulous food and good location! why a four star not a five? the bathroom facilities. i enjoy a small diver type atmosphere and this place is spot on BUT you do have to go outside of the main area of the restaurant for bathroom facilities. i'm sure during the summer the plastic yawning surrounding the patio comes down in the area surrounding the bathroom area but even then it's a one seater. no a great setup for oysters and beer. if oysters aren't your thing there are plenty of other menu options. servings are large and everything we had was hot and fresh!

This place is a fav for great seafood Especially Grouper and Oysters Happy Happy hour 3-5 Look at these $8.00 popcorn shrimp

Sautéed crab claws . Got the shrimp tacos to go. Service always 5. Slow season. But still was pretty busy.

Great service!! The fried fish tacos were tasty. A great spot to meet our friends that we randomly ran into on our vacation.

A friend took me once my last trip-so I took my friend! Service is amazing food even better! Plan on going back ASAP! They have in door and outdoor seating with fun atmosphere and a special little server. I can't remember her name! Top-notch across-the-board!

Amazing service, delicious fresh food & Veterans Day specials. Super clean & very friendly staff! Absolutely love this place!!!

Had the oyster poor boy. Well cooked and full of oysters sat in the heated patio. Great venue

Amazing food!! And kickass service to boot. Drinks are also great, loved the atmosphere, loved our server who was busting her tail and so good.

This is the best restaurant in Perdido. Forget the tourist traps of cobalt and florabama head over the bridge and settle up at the raw bar and have some oysters. Very good raw and grilled. Really good fried as well. Full menu and a nice happy hour also. Fresh fish can come blackened fried or grilled. Fantastic fries. Best I've had in Perdido by far. They sell their house made hot sauce and it's some of the best I've ever had. Spicy but sweet and the perfect amount of twang. Really nice staff. Huge patio for outdoor seating as well. Really cool ambiance and decor inside. Don't walk, run to this rather new restaurant in Perdido. Fair prices and some of the best food in town.

Great local seafood restaurant right under the bridge to Perdido Key. We came here twice during Thanksgiving week and then two weeks later when we visited Orange Beach. The food is fresh, the portions are generous and the servers make this place the best. Get there super early for a spot in their covered patio and order some good food.

Great little place. We got the chargrilled oyster sampler and they were really good and spicy. I had the blackened grouper sandwich and it was good. Wife had shrimp tacos. Everything came out fresh and hot. The service was also good.

Great start for this newish eatery tucked under the bridge in Perdido Key. We happened to hit them on happy hour when we visited and were treated to $15 a dozen oysters. They were cold and briny. We also ordered royal reds and crab claws. Both were good but the shrimp outshined the claws that had a little too much batter and were slightly overcooked. Coldest beer in town as I enjoyed some Corona. Very simple place with a good size outdoor deck and a few inside tables, which we chose on our visit. Service was friendly and helpful and we have it on the list for a return visit for some of their baked oysters. Recommend a visit.

Delicious crab bisque and grilled shrimp tacos. The fries are the best side dish ever!

Great food! The fried shrimp is excellent and the hamburger is the only non-seafood on the menu and it is good. Love their fries.

Best raw oysters I've had in ages! And so affordable! And fresh green salad. A piece of key lime pie to go!

Excellent spot for a fresh meal in a casual environment. We sat outside and enjoyed an early dinner on the patio. Service was prompt and friendly, and food was super fresh and hot when it arrived. Everything we had was amazing. We will be back.

First time trying this restaurant and it was excellent! Started with the garlic Parmesan grilled oysters and fried crab claws. Then had the grilled shrimp tacos and twister French fries. The food was great and the service was outstanding. If you're in the area be sure to stop in and give them a try, you won't be disappointed. Very casual and laid back atmosphere, with a beach feel.

This little gem of a place is great. The service was exceptional and the food was so so good. We tried the Steamer selections with Crab legs, sausage and royal red shrimp. Don't forget to order Fried Okra it's heavenly.

Delicious oysters, both raw and fried. We are from Missouri and I eat oysters like crazy when we come to the Gulf. This is the best I have had in all the years we have been coming. I want to thank Kelly for telling us about Salty Pearl. Kelly is a local girl we met on the beach. God bless you Kelly!

BEST oysters in Pensacola/Perdido Key!! If you're a raw oyster fan, you've got to stop by. These were the largest oysters I've ever had in my life and they shuck them right in front of you (which used to be common but isn't so much anymore). We also had grouper, blackened shrimp tacos, pounds of crap legs... I was just too excited eating to get too many photos Definitely recommend - service, local and ambiance were all great. Unassuming little place right off the water and perfect for a casual lunch or dinner.

Cute little place with picnic tables . The grouper sandwich did not disappoint and the fries were great . Steamed reds were fresh and delicious . Service was fantastic . Hope I have time to stop back one more time before I leave

Greg did a great job as our server. The grilled oysters were so delicious. Hubby had grouper tacos and he loved the sauce. The fish was perfectly fried. My grouper salad was great as well. There was a large grouper filet that was executed nicely. The ranch tasted homemade. We enjoyed our lunch here and we are glad we stopped by today.

Our favorite spot at the beach ! Love sitting outside . Staff is like visiting with old friends . Food is always great. First night we got boom boom shrimp and chargrilled oysters and 1/2 dozen raw !

One of the best meals we had in Perdido Key. The fish was fresh. The prices were decent.

We got the chargrilled oysters and they use the real parmesan! They were so delicious and perfectly cooked! Coleslaw was good too! We got the happy hour boom boom shrimp but didnt really enjoy them. Overcooked amd the sauce has a heavy flavor. I like the lighter, fruity spicy flavor we have gotten at other places better. We will return here for the oysters and friendly staff.

First time at the Salty Pearl Raw Bar. I had the crab legs, corn, sausage and new potatoes and it was delicious. I don't think I would do the extra butter they offer for $4 more because they didn't need anything but the butter they came with. Service was really good and everything came out perfect. Give them a try!

Great oysters! After reading all the reviews we had to stop by and try them, and were not disappointed. Fresh, cold, all you can ask for. We didn't order anything else, but everyone was eating crab that looked good so we may have to come back before heading home.

I was on the hunt for oysters and stopped by. The food was pretty good except for the Chargrilled Oyster Sampler(dozen) It comes with 3 different flavors on 4 oysters and I just felt like they tasted all the same. The raw oysters were good, no fishy taste/smell. The fried shrimps were huge & delicious. I've never seen that before. Lol. The service was good & I loved how they had entertainments like corn hole and etc on the side for customers.

so excited about this new restaurant !! super cute outdoor seating area.. (i heard they are going to be having live music ~ woot!) the food was delicious !! my mom and i split an appetizer & the fish platter. (it was more than enough food for two ~ we were both stuffed) i love creole bbq shrimp and theirs did not disappoint. the bread was delicious as well. the fish, hush puppies, and fries were superb. great prices on beer !! we talked with the owner who was very nice as well. i think this restaurant will do great! i will definitely be going back soon :-)

We absolutely love the Salty Pearl. The service is top notch. Shannon is our favorite. The owner is fantastic. We love that they will prepare any fish that you caught. This place is hands down our go to restaurant! Food, service, atmosphere is all wonderful.

An awesome place!! Service, food, great drinks and cold beer. Happy hour every day 3-5. Totally recommend!

We stopped in this place and were so glad we did! They did a fantastic job with the decor, the staff are super friendly and engaging and the prices are very reasonable. It's just a half mile from Big Lagoon State Park and Campground. We ordered two dozen oysters and had four beers. Menu is simple but offers different options for those who do not eat seafood, including chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks. They have a nice variety of beers and offer liquor options as well. Highly recommend.

Excellent crab legs, and appetizers okra and grouper bites!! Excellent! Even the s.ash burger...mmmmm good!

The Salty Pearl looks unassuming but was easily my favorite restaurant we visited in Pensacola. The food was rustic and fresh and the service was amazing, and way better than a lot of "fancier" restaurants we also visited. I highly recommend taking a stop here if you're looking for seriously good seafood and a good time without any fussiness or stuffiness.

Amazing new restaurant in town with high-quality food and low prices, I look forward to a new regular place to enjoy great food and a good atmosphere. Though the inside of the Salty Pearl Raw Bar is a little small, they have made good use of the space and it doesn't feel overcrowded or loud, even when every seat has been filled. There is also a large covered seating area outside if you're looking for some fresh air (this outside area will likely be much more enjoyable when it's not so hot outside). This was my first visit to the restaurant, but it will not be my last. The bartender (Chris) was very helpful and kept all those sitting at the bar feeling welcomed. The food came out fast even though it was a busy night -- the raw oysters were a perfect start, followed by some Garlic Parmesan oysters to snack on, and then had the Wagyu smash burger to completely fill me up (I forgot to get a picture of the burger). I also saved a little room for the Key Lime pie which was some of the best in the area. Already looking forward to my next visit to enjoy the company of the friendly staff and make my way through the rest of the menu. I have no doubt that the rest of the food made here is going to be top-notch.

This place is amazing! The staff is great and really knowledgeable. We had both raw and chargrilled oysters. So tasty! Had a few ruby red shrimp from the steamer and they did not disappoint! Finally, shared a platter of fried shrimp. Do NOT miss out on the pearl butter! Dip the fries in it. Trust me on this one. This place was so good we came back for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed their fried grouper sandwich and key lime pie. This is the kind of place I dream about when I'm stuck in the grey Midwest all winter.

Great food!!! One of the best places to eat and the employees/ owners are so friendly and provide wonderful service. I have not had anything at this restaurant that was not excellent... not exaggerating, I can't even pick a favorite because the food is so good.

Really cool, authentic place! Great and friendly staff, cold beer & best raw oysters you'll ever eat! Royal reds, lobster poor boy and more. Big beer selection! Coming back !

The food is amazing! The service is amazing! I love this place. I recommend all of the chargrilled oysters, steamers, burger, and gumbo. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Went there last night and had a dozen raw oysters.They were tiny,I regularly get larger one in West Texas. My entree was grilled swordfish. It was good size,but overcooked and dry. The ambiance was really nice,and my waitress was very good and friendly. I don't recommend this restaurant

The raw oysters were great. The grouper tocos are amazing. The service made me feel like I was at home. I highly recommend The Salty Pearl