The Pearl South Bay

Great spot for a great meal. Service was exceptional and actually added to our dining experience. The food was really flavorful and good too. Salmon bites had a delicious sauce on them and were lightly fried which let the salmon shine. Coconut curry was really tasty, was looking for any and all vehicles to dip into the curry for the seafood trinity because it was so good. Their main course salmon was really really perfectly cooked with a delicious sauce as well. Music was on point and the ambience was awesome.

If you’re in the Dorchester area and looking for a cozy dining spot with a welcoming ambiance, The Pearl is a great choice. Although the space is small with limited seating, the warm and inviting atmosphere makes it feel intimate and relaxed. The customer service stands out; the staff is attentive, friendly, and quick to ensure you have a positive experience. One of the highlights at The Pearl is their impressive selection of alcoholic beverages. The drinks are not only affordable but also well-crafted, making it a fantastic spot to unwind. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, you’re in for a treat. The food is flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying perfect for a casual dining experience. It’s more southern homemade dishes! Located in a lively area surrounded by shopping outlets, coffee shops, and entertainment spots, The Pearl is ideally situated for a fun day out. You can easily grab a cup of coffee, catch a movie, or indulge in some ice cream before or after your meal, adding to the overall experience. If you’re seeking a charming, budget-friendly spot with delicious food and great drinks in Dorchester, The Pearl is well worth a visit.

Omg this place was phenomenal. I love the atmosphere such a chill casual vibe. Beautiful outdoor dining and seating. The staff is very attentive and fast. The food is amazing. I went for dinner. I will be back to try brunch

I visited this charming, small restaurant with a friend this past weekend. it was exactly the cozy atmosphere we were hoping for. From the moment we walked in, the owner was incredibly accommodating. I asked if they could turn on the TV to watch the Celtics game, and without hesitation, the owner made it happen—talk about excellent service! We ordered a variety of appetizers: Truffle Fries, Wings, Crab Dip, and Shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious! I was a bit skeptical about the Truffle Fries, having had disappointing experiences elsewhere, but the bartender reassured me that these were different. She was right! The Pearl Truffle Fries were to die for—crisp, flavorful, and truly unique. Huge shoutout to the bartender who made my night; she was amazing, and I wish I had caught her name. HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY BTW! If you're looking for a cozy, intimate spot for a date or even a fun girls’ night out for some great conversation and tasty food, I highly recommend this place! The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that we didn’t try any of the entrees, but I’m definitely looking forward to coming back to sample more of the menu. Oh, and the drinks? They were fantastic too! Highly recommend this place for a laid-back yet satisfying experience.

I mainly went here because I wanted oysters, we got the pearl platter which comes with one dozen oysters, 6 shrimp cocktail and 6 little neck clams. They didn’t have any little necks which is what my sister was really looking forward to but they offered to give us extra oysters because the shrimp is to expensive to give us extra. So we said that the extra oysters would be fine but they still ended up giving us the extra shrimp. We weren’t mad at getting the shrimp instead since I’m the only one who eats oysters. The oysters were delicious, slightly sweet, nicely meaty and shucked well, I think I only got a piece of shell in one of them. We also got the spaghettini which came with 3 shrimps and the pasta in a vodka sauce. It was pretty good but I wish the tails would have been taken off the shrimp to make it a little easier to eat in one bite. But the pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. Overall, I’d say it was a decent experience, at the beginning of the meal, we ordered a bottle of still water and the server who brought it over asked if we wanted him to pour it for us and then seemed slightly annoyed when we said yes. I feel like it was an odd question to begin with because any other place I’ve been to, they just pour it for you. So I’m not really sure what standard practice is supposed to be but that’s just my experience.

I'm going to tell you like I see it, entering the location, felt like I was walking into an oversized bathroom with mirrors to make it look bigger than what it really is. The female hostess, was truly doing the mostess while sitting at the bar, on her phone & laptop, not acknowledging us. The food, Got damn, $5.00 per wing, and 7 wings per serving DAMN!!! Tariffs or Greed you pick. Drinks, well let's just say, we still waiting on them, my girl says her expresso martini was on point, and my water was on point

I had good time, the customer service was great! All the employees were personable and friendly. The bartender had a heavy hand with that liquor, which my friends enjoyed. My drink was so strong, but I drank it. The food was good, I would come back again to give it another try. Update as 5/28/24 (changed from 4 to 5) Hennessey wings DELICIOUS!!! Bang Bang Shrimp, also great, so fresh and actually jumbo!! Henny-Rita drink was very good, I would definitely order again. The customer service was 5 STAR, the bartender was checking on us, engaging with us, and being very friendly. If you want some delicious mouth watering wings, the Hennessy wings are must get. I will definitely be coming back here. I had been here before and really enjoyed the salmon bites but this time they didn't have them so im happy I went with the bang bang shrimp because they were so tasty. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and came out nice a hot!! I highly recommend and I will definitely be back.

Great food, like an amazing lobster roll. This was my first, and I must say I was impressed. The area is very chill, and the place was clean. The only thing is the price. I spent about $75 for just these two items, but I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Some Yelpers can be so difficult. Sure it's small. But so what? We didn't have to wait. The food was great. The service was stellar. Classic Boston foods and done well. What more could you ask for?

The Pearl South Bay is so cool, I almost applied for a job while eating dinner. The whole place has that perfect blend of style and soul--modern, polished, but still full of warmth. The lighting, the music, the layout--it's giving upscale but never uptight. I came in just expecting a nice meal, but everything from the staff's energy to the menu made me feel like I stumbled into a hidden gem. The food? Delicious. Every dish looked like it belonged in a magazine spread, and tasted even better. The cocktails were on point too--crafted, not poured. It felt like the kind of spot where the kitchen cares and the vibe is intentional. Honestly, I caught myself mid-meal thinking, "I wonder if they're hiring." That's how good it was. If you're looking for a place that hits all the marks--great service, food, and a space you want to linger in--The Pearl is it.

We went to The Pearl for a quick bite and drinks with a friend when we were visiting Boston. It took a while to get seated because they were pretty busy. The food was decent for a late night experience. The ambiance was definitely night lounge like. Waiters were also the bartenders kind of vibe. It was cool.

I love a black owned business, so any time I'm able to support one, I absolutely do! The Pearl was cool, chill vibes, and good food. If you're in Boston, check it out!

Cute spot - smaller than I expected but very welcoming vibe. I had the BBD. Which is a blackberry, whiskey drink made with Uncle Nearest. It was yummy! The wings were delicious - well seasoned and flavorful. My only "issue" was the menus. It's not expensive to laminate a sheet of paper. What they presented cheapened the place. Server was pleasant.

Another great experience. I've been to Boston twice and I've been to the pearl 4 times. Each time the staff has been kind, the food and the vibe has been chill. A black owned spot, I wish it was a little bigger to accommodate more people.

We visited this place while in Boston, we had an 11 am reservation and arrived 15 minutes early, it was freezing cold out side we had a party of 12 they allowed us to sit inside until they were ready. That was everything to use because we had some elderly in our party. Okay the food was delicious, I had the lobster rolls with the truffle fried everything was served fresh and hot. We plan to visit again next year and will be back.

The mojito didn't taste like mojito at all, the shrimp scampi was salty, I think they fried the calamari for too long, the wings didn't have any taste except for the sauce that was added on it, the salmon was mostly salmon, broccolini with a few pieces of potatoes. They didn't have any options for my picky daughter. The best thing out of this was the bang bang shrimp. It's a good place if you just want to listen to music, get some appetizers and drinks. Not a great place to get dinner. I ordered two bang bang shrimp and they only have 4 pieces each.

The Pearl is a great place to go. It has two sides. One had a band playing Jazz and the other was an elegant bar area. It is very attractive inside with light wood accents and blue green seating. The food was the most impressive. The kitchen has serious skill. We only ordered the beet salad and spicy tuna appetizers. The beet salad had pistachio dusting and a yogurt dill underlay with a little oranges slices. The pistachio gave it a sweet earthy undertones. Mixed with the tartness of the beets and a slight sour and citrus was impressive. The tuna was the show stopper. Well displayed on crunchy rice gave it texture. The flavor Is abundant. The Pearl is very loud and was difficult to have a conversation. The combination of a band and music with a crowd at the bar was conflicting.

Some of the best seafood I've had in the city and the service was excellent. Can't wait to go back. Loved the vibe too!

Our experience was interesting here. I made reservations and the restaurant was not full when we arrived or after we did. We were sat right by the front door in a hallway so I never got to see the actual restaurant. My husband used the bathroom and said the restaurant was not full and uncertain why we were sat here. We asked to move but they said we could not. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. The appetizer came before our drinks (we had salmon bites and they were very yummy). Our drinks took about 20 mins to get to our table. We then had oysters which were also very yummy. The music that was playing was very loud to be honest. I'm not a crotchety old lady, and usually leave 5 stars for everywhere. But this experience was just a bit off. Our wait or was nice but he also just seemed off too. I do not think we will be back. But hope things get better for others.

The food was sooooo good!!! Charbroiled Oysters was 10/10 Service was awesome. The hostess Jae was very attentive. Music was on point. Free Parking right next door. Nice little vibes for a drink and apps etc. Highly Recommend

Warm lobster roll lacked flavor and was a big disappointment, however the bang bang shrimp was absolutely BANGING so that it's bringing the rating back up to 4 stars. Loved the outside seating area and decent service; menu also has many other options so would go back to try something new. Would 1000% get the shrimp again.

I took my daughter to The Pearl for a bday dinner and let me say, the food was great. We had several apps, all of which were flavorful and fresh. Our entrees also did not disappoint. What DID disappoint, however was the service. A gorgeous, Ethiopian looking young lady served us and made us feel as though we had just stepped into her living room and interrupted her evening. Honestly, we are super easy going patrons but any request ( additional sauce, a fork, the check) were met with blank stares and attitude. Why?? As much as I enjoyed the meal, I will not rush back to be treated with disdain. An unfortunate experience, indeed.

My friends and I checked an event at the Pearl ! While we were there we were able to sample some of the menu. We tried the crab dip and fries , and grab a few cocktails lemon drops and the welcome drink that was complementary. Being that it was an event to rate service is kinda hard because it was pretty busy! Our server was awesome she was very helpful when needed! I will say the bar did take a long time, also they didn't not explain the drink tickets only applied to one drink so that was a small hiccup. The pearl has beautiful decor and details! Overall for 3 sides of fries . Crab dip and 3 cocktails we spent $119, which is a little pricey but understandable. I would check out this place again to see if the vibes are different during regular hours

The food was very good, but the service was pretty bad. It took 45 mins to get our martinis that came out wrong. Once we got our replacement martinis they tasted like water...? No one ever apologized for the time it took or for the wrong items. There also was only 3 other people in there so it's hard to understand why it took so long to get our food and drinks.

The food is mostly good. When they hit the mark, it's actually very good. Unfortunately, their second biggest issue is lack of consistency. I've eaten here numerous times since they opened and they lack consistency when it comes to execution of their food. They charge a premium (above average and pricey for the neighborhood), and I don't like feeling uncertain about the quality of the food because they lack consistency in the kitchen. I've told you what their second biggest issue is. Let me share the first. This place may be one of the worst establishments in the entire Boston area when it comes to hospitality and service. They are extremely slow, they lack attention to their customers, the management team doesn't know how to handle situations when a customer may not be pleased with their food or experience, and they lack the ability to take constructive feedback. Did I mention they were slow? I've waited over an hour for a salad more than once. Prices are high for the neighborhood. They seem to have made a few price adjustments in a relatively short period of time. Their trend has been to go from average to higher pricing. The shrimp scampi with linguine dish was under $20 when they opened. It was very good then. Now, it's disgustingly watery and lacks flavor. They've increased the price while the quality has decreased significantly. This simple dish is now closer to $30. Shame on them. The worst lobster roll I've ever had in my entire life was served to me at The Pearl. Not only did they burn the lobster, someone must've accidentally poured a third of the bottle of Old Bay seasoning onto it before adding butter. it was completely inedible. When I expressed my dissatisfaction to the manager he shrugged and walked away. $36 wasted. The burger here is very good. The chargrilled oysters are also good. The steak tips are excellent, butoverpriced. I paid over $40 to have a Caesar salad with 4 mid to small size steak tips on it. That includes tax and tip. How ridiculous! The drinks are hit or miss. It depends on which bartender is making your cocktail. Quite frankly, none of the bartenders are that great. They specialize in sugary drinks with alcohol in them and 2 ingredient drinks (i.e. vodka soda). I would stay away from the classics (old fashioned, martini, Negroni, etc.) here. You will be disappointed. The wine list is ok. The bathroom is very clean. The space is tight, but comfortable. If you require a table for more than two people, you are likely going to be out of luck without a reservation. They have two top tables inside that can accommodate more than three people comfortably. They cannot seat more than 4 people at any one table. Parking is available nearby. They also have outdoor seating in the summertime. The patio scene is nice during warm weather months. They also offer theme nights, as well as a DJ on occasion. Management seems to be busy on their cell phones a lot. Also, not sure how the kitchen is being managed, but I've waited more than one hour for simple dishes, like a Caesar salad, to come out to the table on multiple occasions. This restaurant received a lot of local promotion and hype when they opened. At the time, it was well-deserved. Many people were rooting for them. Fast forward to today and they are on the decline. They claim that a second restaurant will be opening in the future. It's incredible that they would open a second location when they can't get the fundamentals together at the first location. I wish them well, but they lack the business, service, and operational execution skills to stay in business long-term. I really wanted this place to win, but they don't deserve it. A major disappointment on every level.

My friend and I came here on a Thursday afternoon. It's a pretty small establishment with a few tables wrapped around the bar which is the center of the room. As such, depending on the time and group size, I would suggest reservations for future reference. For drinks we tried their Boston Bramble drink and Boston sidecar Circa both of which were not overly sweet or strong tasting. We shared the spicy crab dip and mussels as appetizers. The dip was creamy and salty with the toasted but still chewy pita chips. I was even able to use the pita to absorb some of the flavorful broth of the mussels, great combination. Mussels were cleaned and seasoned well. We shared the shrimp scampi as an entree since we were fairly full from the prior meals. The pasta was slightly overcooked but the sauce and shrimp were yummy especially with the layer of freshly grated and melted cheese over the top. Overall, we had a good experience in terms of food and service. Our waiter was super friendly and happy to provide suggestions when warranted. Would come again!

Not pleased at all, very disappointed. Had dinner reservations to celebrate/birthday. Excited to support black own business. Myself is a Roxbury native. The server made many mistakes with our order, food was not served same time.I had to ask her to clear.the table several times. No water refills. For the prices of the menu many items were not pleasing or tasty. Very disappointed

Disappointing experience. Went for the first time to support a black owned restaurant. Had @ reservation arrived in time and the door was locked. Called them from a different store and went back and they opened the door. I order a drink what I got was not wha was described on the menu, then I ordered some dry wings but the wings came out with sweet chilli sauce on it and finally the main reason I went was for littlenecks and I was told they had none. Management was apologetic, but did not offer us anything for us to come back and have a better experience.

Great drinks, food, and atmosphere. Superb service in a cool part of town. Definitely recommend.

I absolutely adore this restaurant! The atmosphere is always welcoming and the owner has always been present during my visits. I've watched him approach tables or the bar and welcome the guest. It really creates an inviting space. Also, the music selection is top tier! I've tried many items from the menu and they've all been delicious. This particular visit I ordered the crispy calamari which was seasoned and fried to perfection. The salmon bites had the perfect amount of heat without being overwhelmingly spicy. I ended up taking it home because it was so much food. Lastly I had their speciality cocktail The Pearl Potion which is so good (and very strong) be careful because it can sneak up on you. This is my favorite black owned restaurant in Boston. I will always return to this restaurant again and again.

I stumbled across The Pearl on Instagram when a friend was attending an R&B Brunch one Sunday. By chance, it happened that I was heading home a few weeks later, causing me to add this to my Things To Do list. I called my Bestfriends and told them we had to do a Bestfriend Brunch at The Pearl. We made reservations for 6 for Sunday afternoon. By the time we arrived, due to scheduling, it was only 3 of us. The hostess at the door was very understanding and was able to adjust our seating. Huge Thank You to her! The venue is quaint and trendy. It presents an All-American bar aesthetic while making a great use of the space and keeping clean lines. There is outdoor seating as well which allows for the expansion of the seating area when the weather is good. Once seated, our waitress came over to take our drink order. As always I ordered a Sweet Tea which to my delight, though I was in Boston, it had the Southern Charm that I have grown to enjoy. The ambiance was fun and upbeat. The music selection was spot on and blended old school jams with some of today's top hits. The vibe the establishment sets are infectious forcing you to think nothing but happy thoughts as you enjoy all The Pearl has to offer. Our theme was Friends, Fun, and Food! We ordered from the Brunch Menu which is styled with Shareable options. We decided to just order from all over the menu to maximize our taste options. To note, the food is made to order so please be patient and know that everything most likely will not come out at the same time. The great thing is that the waitress set our expectations for this in advance. Once our food came, not only was it pleasing to the eye but it was a mesmerizing, taste bud tingling, good for the soul experience. The flavor variations provided in each dish play off one another allowing for maximum enjoyment. The Bacon (you know I love bacon) is a perfect cut that is made to perfect crispness. The potato bowl is a medley of hidden pleasures combined into a dish of delight and rave. The salmon is meaty and perfectly cooked. The tenderness of the fish selection adds to the perfect grill of the outside. The French toast, oh my goodness. The French toast is an experience all by itself and leaves you speechless... Yes! It's that good. The Pearl is a great option for any meal and any occasion. This is one to add to the Must Visit list as it is an experience that is needed any day of the week. -Happy Eating!

We have been to several shows at Roadrunner and WAITING for this place to open! It did not disappoint. We had the salmon rillette with bagel chips and fresh pickled veggies- so light and not something I would typically order. Taylor on the bar was so fun, personable and sold it without selling. Love her! The beet salad was a little citrusy for our taste but also delicious and the seafood rice was so flavorful and the perfect balance of spice and richness. Highly recommend the visit and can't wait to come back!

I had a wonderful dining experience here. We came to dinner on Tuesday evening and had a delicious meal of bang bang shrimp, grilled salmon salad & warm lobster roll w/ truffle fries. For dessert- toffee pound cake; warm & delicious garnished w/ fresh berries. Everything was cooked perfectly- fresh and hot (so many restaurants hit below standard on this) ready for my fork and knife to get disrespectful. Our espresso & pistachio martinis were great choices and crafted so well. Natasha provided excellent service and was very kind and polite. Luther, the owner greeted our table and checked on us throughout dinner, which was lovely. If I still lived in Boston, I would definitely frequent this place regularly. It's so refreshing to see Black businesses thriving throughout the neighborhood.

Nothing less than amazing. The food was amazing and needed no salt, pepper or sauce of any kind. The servers were attentive, friendly and quick to bring me my food. My favorite dish is the hot oysters but everything on the menu is delicious. Hands down one of my favorite places.

I visited The Pearl yesterday with a friend after seeing an influencers review. I love supporting black-owned businesses in my community. To keep it short, the ambience was nice, the food was good and the service was nice until it wasn't. Drinks took a while to come out as they lost our ticket; but once they did, I was pleased. We had to bring this to the waitresses attention after we waited about 20 minutes after ordering them. I ordered a mule mocktail and my friend ordered a specialty drink from the menu. For our entrees, I ordered salmon bites and truffle fries and my friend ordered fish tacos and later in our dining experience, shrimp. The salmon bites were seasoned and coated well. Some pieces were cooked longer than others, but it was still tasteful. My friend enjoyed her three fish tacos and shrimp. As we were enjoying our food, just before we were planning to order dessert, we were asked to leave because the next party was coming in that had reserved our table. I was SHOCKED and honestly had no words in that moment. I understand that the restaurant is small; but this could have been handled differently. I've never been asked to leave a restaurant in the middle of my meal. Needless to say, we decided to not order dessert and left after taking care of the check. I'd suggest that there be better training provided to employees to manage traffic flow. Unfortunately, we won't be back as this left a poor impression and was quite frankly embarrassing.

This is a cute casual dining! Nothing toooo fancy or expensive. Came here 2x I believe. We sat near the bar, food was great! Service at the bar was great but the first time I came service was a little off. People seem like they was having a bad day ! We was really in and out. The space isn't that big so it was getting a little cluttered.

So we went there last week on our trip to Boston. My wife, son, three grandchildren and me. We made reservations but they did not have it noted. They sat us outside, and it was fairly chilly. They could not get the propane heater to work. The waitress was nice but very inexperienced. She could not count to 6 when bringing cutters, or the napkinds, and initially forgot an order. She could count to 6 when it came time to add a mandatory 20% to the bill. Save your time, and money, go to the 110 Grill just across the street You will get better food and service.

The ambiance is amazing! Beautiful establishment. The Music was good and set the vibe. I had the bang bang shrimp as my app it was delicious and then I had the stuffed salmon for my main entree. It was good but I think a little more season would make it even better. The drinks were really good, I got The Pearl Potion and a white sangria.The service was kind of slow but not the worst, I did go on a Friday night so it was busy. Definitely will return

They have excellent grilled oysters. Got the brunch Shrimp and grits. Dish was tasty but the food was not hot enough. The wait staff was very good.

I went to the Pearl with a group, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The restaurant is a smaller space but they were accommodating to give our group a bigger table. The young man who was our server was really great and knowledgeable about the menu. Everyone's food was great. I got the chicken Cobb salad, which was a great size and the chicken breast was really tasty. Everyone else enjoyed their food, including shrimp Scampi and the seafood boil. The only thing was the seafood boil took forever to come out and most of us were finished with our food before it was ready, but it tasted great. I would recommend coming here and plan to go back.

The pearl is an amazing experience! Every dish I ever tried there has been great. the staff is welcoming and the location is beautiful. They have a great bartender that goes by the name of JoJo ,when you go there make sure to ask for her. She makes the best drinks.

This was the best place I have been to in a long time, it exceed my expectations tremendously. The ambiance and welcome getting it with the nice and very well dressed owners, the sweetest waitress who gave us great recommendations were just the beginning! We got Malik's oysters that came with grilled lemon slices, small touches Ike that are a part of what makes the is place so great bc when I asked for some more lemon the waitress brought more grilled lemons. The salmon was amazing as were the mussels in white sun, I wish I could have brought that back with me. It was that good. Another owner came by to chat with us, not just to see how we were doing with the food but just also being friendly and asking how our trip was (we were visiting from nyc). I wish I could have tried so much more but we left full and very happy with the experience.

The Pearl is just a VIBE! I cannot get enough of this place. Anytime you go, prepare to feel welcomed and cared for and your belly leaves happy and full! The food is spectacular. I have never had an non-tasty bite of anything. Chargrilled oysters- both versions (with or without spinach) are staple even if you don't like oysters like me lol. I get these every single time. Bang Bang Shrimp was a first for me - it lived up to the name. It was banging. Seafood Trinity- Chef did their thing because the flavors and the textures and the quality did not miss! The only thing about this dish that was missing was bread to sop up & eat all the juicy bits so we asked for that they brought out garlic toast! Paired perfectly. Sahrina was our server and she was amazing. Very personable and attentive! My taste buds can't wait to return again! 10/10 Oh and the spicy watermelon margs!! Absolutely do it! Delicious!

My overall rating for The Pearl is 3.5 stars. Service has really improved. However, there is still not a hostess/host at the stand most of the time Jon entry. I have experienced and witnessed people coming in to the main bar area or self seating simply because no one was there. I think they could set the hostess/host stand up further into the restaurant if they need to because no one wants to start their dining experience with being fussed at or told they are wrong when they are just trying to dine. It can kill the ambiance. You also may have to wait even with a reservation. Once you are seated, that's when you get to the good stuff. You will enjoy their perfectly seasoned food. Please note: they serve salads but not ranch. I was told their were only two options for salad dressings--disappointing. My sodas were completely flat the last time. Each time i sent them back the server said they came from a can. Again, it was disappointing. The seafood is always fresh. I have taken visitors here instead of a chain like Legals. I think this place has a lot of potential. It's small but the vibes are good.

I have to say my experience at The Pearl far exceeded my expectations. First of all I made reservations without ever experiencing the establishment. We had a group of 11 who came from California, Las Vegas, and Atlanta to celebrate my daughter's graduation. The ambience and the music selection was on point. I had the pleasure of meeting Luther upon our arrival. He was very friendly and assured us we would be well taken care of by Ashley. Ashley went above and beyond to ensure we had amazing service. The food was absolutely delicious. Because we had such a large party I preordered a little bit of everything on the brunch menu. Seafood Newburg, Brioche French Toast, Crab Cake Benedict, Steak and Eggs, and everything was fresh, hot and tasty. I would absolutely recommend The Pearl for brunch. I will definitely come back.

Wish i had take more pictures, but this place was a wholeeee vibe. The staff was super cool and friendly, the drinks were super good and this SALMON WAS TO DIE FOR. Packed with flavor, stuffed with crab. The mashed potatoes and green beans were both cooked perfectly. If i lived in Boston this would be a regular for me! Super good!

I'm not sure who's having a good experience here. I tried one more time b/c I thought maybe when I went it was still new and they had improved by now. However, they really do over-charge and the portions are badly cooked and small.... you get one tiny crab cake for $30 and a minuscule amount of lobster in the lobster roll.... How are they still in business?

Service was great! Food was a little overpriced but tasty! Inside sounded real busy and a little loud but the playlist was on point. Sat outside was a little chilly in the shade but it's New England in autumn so it's to be expected. Cute little brunch spot! I would return for that crab dip OKAAAY!!!

good food but absolutely horrible service.it was not busy and everything took forever. in general their team looked confused. honestly would not be back :(

My cousin had a ceremony so I surprised her with a late lunch! Loved our waitress she was super honest The fish tacos is great The drinks are very good Over all a cool little place to try menu is small but the choices is good Also I seen reviews on cost rating and to be honest if you go out expect to pay

A friend recommended this black owned restaurant. We were greeted by the host and she got us quickly seated even though one of our friends was late. We ordered bang bang shrimp, fish tacos, the crab cake, calamari, lobster mac and cheese, a Cobb salad, and the fries topped with crab and shrimp. Everything was hot when delivered the Cobb salad, bang bang shrimp, and crab cake were the table faves. We had to send the lobster Mac back because we couldn't find the lobster and the fries only were only topped with shrimp so they had to remake them. Overall The Pearl had a great ambiance and I'd visit again for the 90s music.

The food is bomb! I also had a strawberry something but my thirsty ass forgot to snap a photo

I came here again for brunch with a friend. I had the brioche French toast, eggs bacon and the breakfast potatoes. The service was good too and great drinks. Hoping they move to a bigger location soon. The restaurant is too small

As a first-time visitor to this establishment, I must say that the ambiance is incredible! I am in Boston for a conference and decided to have dinner with friends. My friend chose this incredible restaurant. When I tell you that this restaurant is on fire, it's ! I love this place! This is a Black-owned business, and when we entered the restaurant, we were immediately greeted by the owner. He was very friendly and personable. He answered questions that we had about the menu. He is a nice guy! Now...the food! I ordered the Fish Tacos and the Clam Chowder. The fish tacos were incredible. The clam chowder was incredible! The service was immaculate. Our server was on point! As a Virginian, I would drive from VA to Boston daily for this great food and incredible environment. I will be back!

Drinks: Old Fashion, Mimosas, Bloody Mary, Sweet Tea Mojitos Food: Lobster Vodka Sauce, Oysters (char and raw), Lobster Newburg, Fish Tacos....no dessert Bathroom dance off music ...top notch sound system Management gets the most props here. Was celebrating a friends bday so it was a special day and the management turned it around to be a great experience. And I think that is key here when owners pick the right people to lead when things make a hard left too bad. So because of that gentleman this is a 4 star review instead of -0. Food and drinks were a mix of hits and misses. Even with that I would love to visit this place in the summer and enjoy eating on the patio.

Bruh this spot is amazing. Everyone working was great and the ambiance is hella on point. Very impressed all around and will absolutely be back. Check out the pictures to see how fresh the Maine lobster was and how vibrant the shrimp was. Also their cocktails are top notch. Don't be fooled, I've never been full in my life but sheeeeeesh it was close! Remember you didn't eat it if you didn't tag stay eatin! @stayeatinbruh

Made reservations with my coworkers to attend this lovely black owned business based in Boston. We were in town for a Leadership Summit and it made sense as it was the last day of Black History Month! Man, this food was beyond my understanding type of good. We ordered a host of appetizers, a number of different dishes, everything was cooked fresh and to perfection. They also had some really strong and tasty drinks as well with top notch liquor options. If I'm ever back in Boston, I will be stopping in for another meal and drinks! Thanks for being kind to us and for your amazing customer service!