I went to Pearl South Bay with three friends and my friend's mom and we had such a great time. I had the coconut curry mussels, spicy crab dip, pearl wings, and sweet tea. Everything was delicious and the service was stellar. The only downfall was the wait for a new batch of sweet tea that ended up coming out unsweetened. They fixed it but it was definitely a pain after waiting almost a half hour. Other than that hiccup, the food and atmosphere made it worth the visit. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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It's ALWAYS a pleasure to visit the Pearl - South Bay! This time I went for a private event for the METCO Alumni Association Mix & Mingle and had the most amazing time. The space allows for intimacy and 1:1 conversations at the bar, but still worked perfectly for mingling and chatting with friends at the hightop tables. My favorite things about this restaurant are the food and the amazing owners who are so down to earth and truly care about their patrons. The seafood is always so fresh and I could have eaten 1,000 of their fresh oysters with onion vinegar and lemon! The shrimp were also very delicious. All of the hot food was delicious and well seasoned as usual. Another fun feature is the fact that the best music always "rains down" on you from a DJ who is situated in a perch high above the restaurant area. This small detail makes the experience feel like a supper club vibe for grown folks. I have plans to check out their second location in Allston/Brighton very soon! read more

The Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

The Pearl - Wrinkled, stained menus. A QR codes menu or laminated sheet would be much more impressive. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

The Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Pearl - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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? read more

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! read more

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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. read more

The Pearl - Warm lobster roll & truffle frites - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Black owned shouldn't mean irregular service and watery drinks and out of stock items. I was with friends who came to support this business but... I hope they are able to step up in the future to the standard of the neighborhood read more

Beautiful spot, with very fun vibWe came for lunch got a few house cocktails, a few appetizers and split an entree. The food all came out hot, flavorful and delicious! The service was great, we will be back! Thank you Lorraine! read more

The Pearl - Delicious drinks and wonderful place - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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!

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! read more

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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. read more

The Pearl - Bang bang shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

The Pearl - Salmon bites - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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 read more

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. read more

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

The Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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Excellent gem added to the community. I have been looking forward to the opening of the gem. Now for the fun. The seafood was so fresh, this staple does an amazing job of not overpowering the seafood with a bunch of salt. Everything was flavored to perfection. I can't wait to god back and enjoy some other things on the menu. -This visit included: Grill oysters Spicy crab dip Crab cake Shrimp scampi The best clam pasta with white clam sauce. Everything was AMAZING! read more

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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. read more

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I use to love this place , even tho the wait time to be served was crazy. The food was so good it made up for everything wrong. I have not been to pearls in over a year. I went this weekend and was super disappointed . The food isn't what it used to be to be when they first opened. The grilled oysters was still good but everything else was blahhhhh. Oh the French fries were good lol. I took a bite of my dinner and rather than sending it back I figure I will take it home to my husband. He ate the entire thing because he was so hungry but told me to never bring him anything back from there lol . I hope it was just a bad night. I also noticed the place was empty. I've never seen it empty on a Saturday night. I will give their Brighton location a visit , maybe there is better hope there read more

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. read more

The Pearl - Malik's chargrilled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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? read more

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. read more

The Pearl - Malik's charbroiled oysters. These were so flavorful and yummy and I don't even like oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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!!! read more

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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 read more

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. read more

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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. read more