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Pearl's Oyster Bar

3.8 (383 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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This green juice was nearby
Theresa G.

Right at the entrance of the Market. Very informal setting some tables and stools. We came for breakfast. Service was fast, efficient and friendly. We had egg sandwiches and pancakes. We brought in some green juice from a different place and they were ok with it. Prices are reasonable and good portions. My fave were the crispier breakfast potatoes. I loved those! All in all great deal. There is a lot of oyster ingredientes incorporated on the breakfast menu that we omitted since we were not in the mood for oysters at 9am. They open at 8am.

Lana S.

This review is for breakfast early! It was a busy morning at Reading Terminal. I was trying to find a place for breakfast. There was too many people at Dutch Eating place so we wander and found Pearl's. There is a decent breakfast menu and seating at the counter so we sat down. I got the shrimp and grits which came with 4 decent shrimp over grits. The shrimp was delicious! and the grits were pretty good as well. There was a turkey andouille sausage gravy that comes with it. I ordered the french toast with strawberries ($2 upcharge for the strawberries...not really worth it). French toast was on brioche toast and was good. I wanted more powdered sugar and syrup but overall it was good. Have to come back and try their lunch/dinner menu!

Pearls in Reading Terminal Market
Ricarta C.

My friend recommended this place for brunch and I'm so glad we decided to eat here while visiting the Reading Terminal Market again. We ordered the strawberry waffle with a side of bacon and the Brioche French toast. Food was very good and full of flavor. Service and ambiance were also very good. Next time i will definitely get oysters !

Mixed Seafood Platter
Stephen L.

While staying at the Marriott I crossed the street to Reading Terminal I found Pearl's. The fried shrimp was amazing and fried to perfection. The seafood platter had a piece of fish that was perfectly made and delicious. The calamari was also a part of this and it was a great addition to the platter . The price was right and the service was on par. I'll definitely be back at Pearl's as upon my return to Philly!

Fried Shrimp Basket
Christopher F.

We had some time to grab a quick lunch in the market and chose pearls. The counter service is efficient and friendly and was helpful with picking out my lunch. I had the shrimp basket. The shrimp are big and not overcooked so quite tender. Fries are good and hot. It's a hustle bustle place with lots of different vendors to choose from. You can tell they do a good job keeping the space clean and clutter free. Can't wait to come back and try something different.

Claudia L.

Grabbed a counter seat for a quick lunch. Had a deliciously huge crab cake sandwich! Service was fast and friendly at this busy place in the Reading Terminal market!

Patrick D.

Large helpings. Sausage links were butterflied and over grilled (for my taste). Poached eggs were well done. Potatoes were a little dry.

Strawberry Waffle
James W.

I was able to get breakfast at lunch time. I ordered Strawberry Waffle, Bacon & Cranberry juice. In no time, it was gone with the wind. Service was great. Our server made sure we had everything we needed.

Gabriela L.

I was visiting Philly and stayed across the street from Reading Terminal Market so my adventurous palate was wandering about for some breakfast. The large neon sign drew an oyster lover like me in. I ordered the fried oyster egg scramble and it was definitely worth trying. The fact that it's fried brought out a little bitterness out of the oyster but it was still delicious overall. The meal did not come with any sides so I recommend ordering a side. I added the cheesy grits after realizing there were no sides by default. The grits were okay, nothing to write home about. Their other breakfast dishes were your American staples and were in good portions.

Mixed Seafood
Sherri W.

I enjoyed a weekday lunch at Pearls. I ordered the fried mixed seafood which included fried shrimp, (1) piece of cod, fried clam strips, French fries, and coleslaw. I'm not a fan of coleslaw or clam strips but theirs was good so I ate some of it. The fish, shrimp, and fries were good. I liked that I had control over the salt and pepper for the fries. Pearls has designated seating for their customers which is a plus for the always crowded Reading Terminal. The staff were friendly and efficient. I will return and try something else on the menu.

Mixed seafood fry and shrimp and grits
Alicia J.

My mom was in town and she's a seafood fan so I decided to give this spot in Reading Terminal a try after passing it all the time. It has both counter seating and restaurant-style tables, and kind of operates as a mix of both which is a little confusing - you're supposed to seat yourself and I guess flag a server or have one notice you, then it's table service until you have to get up and go to the counter to pay. Anyway, small quibble! My mom and I grabbed a table and ordered the mixed seafood fry and shrimp and grits to share (they offer their breakfast options all day which is nice). The seafood fry was a generous portion of battered cod, four big shrimp, and clam strips on top of a big bed of fries, with coleslaw, cocktail sauce, and tartar sauce. It came out hot, fresh, and crispy. The shrimp and grits had the same juicy big shrimp grilled on top of the grits, which were pretty mildly-flavored and not too creamy or cheesy but my mom liked it that way. Overall a filling casual seafood meal for very reasonable prices! I'd visit again and they even have a good number of non-seafood brunch options so there is something for everyone.

Raw Bar Sampler
Steven T.

Walking through Reading Terminal Market, this oyster bar caught my eye. I decided to sit down and try their sampler platter that came with oysters, shrimp, and clams. The oysters were some of the best I've had on the east coast! Slightly sweet with a great briny flavor. I was not a fan of the raw clams, probably a bit too intense for me. Would definitely come back for some oysters though! Entrees: Raw Bar Sampler

located inside reading terminal market
Van D.

"Eat Oysters Love Longer" -- As an oyster fiend I knew I had to enjoy some oysters while travelling to the east coast. Pearl's Oyster Bar is located inside of the Reading Terminal Market and they have diner style seating and a few tables. Since I was alone I decided to get the Small Raw Bar Sampler ($42) to try a bit of everything since it comes with 8 oysters, 4 clams, and 4 shrimp cocktails. Service was questionable. It took a while to get me the order too. When I asked which oysters they were they waitress was like umm these are from Massachusetts and these are from New Jersey and the clams are Littleneck Clams from Virginia. Very nonspecific. Like what breed, what farm? Not just what state. Also the reason I dinged them on the rating is POOR SHUCKING. You guys are an oyster bar. This is unacceptable. There were visible shells floating on some and some of these oysters and clam got super cut up. Basically an example platter of what not to do. The shrimp was the best thing on the platter and the clams came second. I didn't really enjoy the oysters. Maybe they accidentally washed out the natural brine cause it was so bland, and not that salty briny taste I get from east coast oysters. Please train your staff on how to shuck an oyster properly and better explain to the customer what they purchased.

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Solid oyster place! Gave us 2 types of oysters to try from and they were both delicious!

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Is it a BYOB?

Technically they don't have a liquor license, but not sure they are setup to serve alcohol as this is more of an open bar seating style place.

What time do they open? Came for lunch around noon and it was closed and taped off.

That was two months ago. This past weekend it is open and packed with guests.

Do they have a happy hour?

No they don't serve alcohol.

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