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    The Pearl

    4.2 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Wings (GF)
    Jasmine T.

    I stopped by for another happy hour visit and tried the pub burger this time, it was yummy! The bun to bread ratio was good and the fries were crispy. Of course, I got some wings as well. They're my favorite . I also tried a cocktail that had black pepper in it, but thankfully wasn't too peppery. An all around good time.

    Sheila P.

    The location is settled in the middle of a nice little shopping/food area so we walked around beforehand. We were seated right away and not made to feel as though our stroller and kids were a huge annoyance. In fact, they offered us a sling right away and were prepared to store the stroller also. We arrived for happy hour which was AMAZING. It was half off almost half the menu! We tried the tator tots (had to based off photos), fried pickles, fried oysters, mussels in coconut broth, gem salad (bc at this point we felt disgusting), and pub burger. Didn't realize that came with blue cheese so our 4 year old gave it a hard pass. But they do have vanilla ice cream...so that saved us. There was also no up charge to split dishes in the kitchen which we appreciated as parents who were eating with kids on our laps. Everything was good- truly nothing bad to say. I had their non alcoholic gin drink which was crisp and herbal. Mussels, fried oysters, and tots were my favorite. The kids menu was one of the best I've seen, even though we didn't order off it. I would return any time.

    Braised Short Rib (GF) $49
    Ces C.

    Saturday night was packed & noise level was high. Tables are pretty much seated close to each other and parking can be challenging.. The food on the other hand, we kicked off with a dozen fresh oysters. They were delish! Really fresh! For the mains we had 2 orders of scallops, though its on the small side, it was well seasoned and very tasty but slightly small dish portions. Redfish was decent, slightly dry but overall okay. Shortrib - my son claimed it was delicious. I would believe a picky eater.

    Oyster shooter
    Mark R.

    Back at the Pearl on the way home to NEO from Cincinnati - the Pearl stood tall with a great oyster shooter, devils on horseback, bacon and bourbon cocktail, and one of the best burgers anywhere... glad to see it's still going strong. Bar service was excellent and a lively brunch atmosphere made this an excellent stop over on our trip home... Until next time!

    Thai Curry Mussels (GF) Tater Tots
    Nick S.

    The Pearl is an excellent restaurant that is great for a date night, drinks and meals with friends or almost any other occasion! Their service is spot on and it's always a really good vibe! They have some of the best oysters in Columbus, so starting your meal with any of their oyster offerings is a must! All of their seafood dishes are delicious and they have one of my favorite happy hours in the Short North as well! Go give the Pearl at any of their locations a try!

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    Kat C.

    A vibrant scene with friendly - though distracted and rushed service. Our appetizers were quite nice - particularly enjoyed the Alabama oysters, which were a first for me. The fish and chips were average. The skirt steak with kimchi rice sounded delicious - unfortunately, the steak was the roughest steak I've ever encountered ($51 for the dish). The rice was too vinegary and not as tasty. We eat a LOT of Korean dishes, and this missed the mark in every way. The presentation was nice but one almost chokes on the steak. Our server didn't ask whether we enjoyed our meal so there was no opportunity to convey why most of the dish was untouched. I'm not sure I would return here for a price point of $100 pp without alcohol.

    Great Lakes Fish N Chips (GF)
    Siroda D.

    Stopped here for brunch as my husband and I were on our way back to Cleveland. So glad we did! We were early enough to miss the Easter brunch crowd and were able to score a very last minute reservation via OT. The hostesses were friendly (one was also from the Greater Cleveland area!) and sat us right away. Our server was the best (I kept my digital receipt thinking it had his name on it but just realized that it doesn't...womp). Anyway, we were at a bar table, which made for good people watching. It is deceptively large too. I got to see the rest of the restaurant when using the bathroom. We ordered an espresso martini and Manhatten to start. Devils on Horseback, N'awlins Baked Oysters, and Peel and Eat shrimp as appetizers. Husband got the Great Lakes Fish and Chips and I got the Shrimp & Grits. Everything was sooooo good. Perfectly cooked and flavorful. We each got an Old Fashioned for a second round (my go-to) and that was equally delicious and made right. I ordered a pie jar for the road, which I believe was peaches and cream. Not super cute in the box but also very tasty after being on the road. Would absolutely come back on my next visit to the area!

    Maricel J.

    Came here during happy hour, they have the appetizer special. Service was good, we didn't have reservations, but was able to find open seats at the bar area. The place is very nice, clean. Food was good, we enjoyed our oysters, deviled eggs, clam chowder and fish and chips. Def recommend.

    Devils on Horseback
    Jen T.

    Love love the Pearl! There is lots to choose from on the menu, especially for seafood lovers. You definitely need to check out the daily catch to see what fresh oysters are available. Be sure to order some tater tots, old-fashioned deviled eggs and jalapeño corn spoonbread to start. Staff is always friendly.

    Scallops (GF)
    Graham G.

    The lady I sat next to on the plane ride to Columbus told me this is her #1 favorite restaurant in the city. She lives here. So I had to check it out. I had the scallops. They were so good!! Joey at the bar was super cool too very helpful since I couldn't decide what to order. Will definitely be coming back!! Nice work guys

    Menu 04/25/2025
    MaryLinda W.

    Without having reservations, we were directed to the oyster bar or the alcohol bar, each with the full menu available, and we chose the bar. We took the last two seats at the bar, but even with a couple of TVs on, it wasn't too loud. The bar stools are a bit high for short people, but we squeezed in! The bartender was friendly and helpful as we ordered the cider and stout, and gave us some menus. (Guinness was not available.) Our food was delivered quickly, hot and tasty. Hubby enjoyed the pub burger and fries while I had the Cuban with black bean stew. We were pressed for time so we took part of our meals with us.

    Happy Mothers Day
    Jennifer R.

    I think this is the most consistent food of all the Cameron Mitchell restaurants. Nothing rocks your world, but it is always reliably very good. The location is perfect for views of Bridge Park and fun people watching. IMO, the atmosphere of the restaurant has a bit of an identity crisis that takes away from the overall experience. It looks great with beautiful views and dim lighting (date night vibe), and sounds not so great with loud, random music (college bar DJ vibe). All that said, we really enjoyed Restaurant Week dining here. Deviled eggs are the best in town, entrees were fantastic, and dessert.... Desserts are their specialty for sure. Sugar pie was like pecan pie, minus the pecans and not as ultra sweet as it sounds. The PB&J dessert was one of the best things I have ever eaten. Fresh strawberries with peanut butter mousse and crunchy peanut topping. I would go back just to have that again. Ps just realized this review posted to the wrong Pearl location. We went to Dublin. My bad.

    Roasted Half Chicken
    Lisa D.

    My husband and I stopped by The Pearl for a date night a few weeks ago! We had a 6 PM reservation and arrived around 5:30 PM. We were told that we would have to wait for our reservation time (they were extremely busy - every seat in the restaurant was full). Also note - it is a tight fit once you are seated! We decided to sit at the bar and have some drinks while we waited. I had a margarita and my husband had an old fashioned. The ice cube in my husband's drink was pretty sweet (pic attached to this post). Once seated, we started with the garlic shrimp and oysters on the half shell. The oyster special was 3 for $15. The oysters were pretty good! The garlic shrimp stole the show though! The shrimp placed on the garlic bread and topped with the smoked tomatoes, parsley, and crispy shallots was super divine! The shrimp was cooked perfectly as well! For meals, my husband ordered the roasted chicken and I ordered the braised short rib (I kept going back and forth between this and the hanger steak as it is served with kimchi fried rice - one of my faves). My husband enjoyed his meal; however, I was not a fan of the braised short rib. The meat was overcooked (super tough) and fatty. I did enjoy the savory gravy, the horseradish mashed potatoes, and the tasty vegetables that were served with my dish though! Our server, Gary, was absolutely amazing! He definitely deserves huge props for his exceptional service (that I watched him portraying to everyone on our side of the restaurant)! Thank you, Gary!

    New Orleans oysters.. SO GOOD

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    Ive had multiple bad experiences here. Food is sub par and restaurant was freezing on one occasion. Disappointing for a cameron mitchell.

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    Great waiter. Fantastic deviled eggs. Nice atmosphere. I will be going back. Great food with reasonable prices

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    The food was just okay. I had 2 margaritas and didn't feel anything from them. For the price, I would say go somewhere else.

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    It's such a pretty spot just off the bridge. Devils on horseback are my favorite love the pearl!

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    Absolutely delicious! Best fried chick3n I've had in a long time. That spoon bread is perfect

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    What's the dress attire?

    Casual. This is a trendy place, so you'll see hipsters in their cool outfits. You'll also see tourists in shorts.

    How much is valet parking?

    $10

    How much on average for two?

    I was there for a business dinner and even with drinks and all it was not bad at all. I think we averaged 60 per person but that was with aps, drinks, mains, and deserts!

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    For me, Agni was a completely new and unique experience that I will recommend to anyone who likes a…read morefood adventure. The experience wasn't completely flawless, but I don't really care. My wife and I started dinner at 5:45 and didn't leave until 8:45 and it was a lovely evening. We chatted for hours, sampled some absolutely delicious food, and just generally relaxed. We had a lovely server, but to say it was just a single person would do the staff injustice. I feel like every single employee in the place waited on us. All of the staff were knowledgable and gave off pretty cool, chill vibes. Three hours is a long meal, but the pacing was superb. Courses didn't come out like beats on a metronome. Rather, the pacing was changed to meet the waxing and waning excitement for the next plate of an absolutely enormous amount of food. The appetizers came in at a measured pace, the mains slowed, and then deserts were served rapid fire. Between courses, staff might stop by for a quit chat before moving on to the next pressing matter. Lots of staff offered their thoughts on their favorite dishes or suggestions on how a plate my be best enjoyed. The whole experience lacked any pressure or pretense. There were fine dining touches such as replacement of my wife's napkin after she stepped away for a break, but it felt more like eating at a cool friends house than it did eating in the ballroom of a palace. Do you know what I mean? You aren't going to Agni for opulence. You are going for a cool exciting food adventure that you aren't going to get many places and certainly very few in Columbus. We had the Midwest Tasting Menu. 11 courses? Something like that. It was expensive, but I don't even mind it. We loved the "Health Sodas" that were curated by the bartenders. My wife had a coconut, lime, and guava concoction and I had some else that was sweet and fruity and tart. The first few bites of pani puri with spiced ginger and then the "happy meal" and salad course really set the tone of a kitchen that puts out excellent dishes with balanced flavors. For me, the best bite of the night was the Thai noodle salad. It was just a perfect amount of spicy with lots of textures. Mine was served with tofu since I'm not a seafood lover and it was the best tofu preparation I've ever had. My wife's favorite was the "soup and salad" course which is hard to describe, but I agree that it was delicious. The low point of the evening's food for me was in the seafood course. My wife loved her actual seafood, but my vegetarian replacement was a miss. They served it with a piece of baby eggplant that was nearly raw; crunchy and practically inedible. I will forgive them, but I think that one needs to be rethought. The end of the meal had lots of little fun touches. The bill comes in a giant lego minifigure head. The restaurant provides a souvenir menu that lists all the dishes that were tried. There were some curated, store-bought candies for take away. All-in-all, it was just an excellent experience. Do yourself a favor and try it, but go hungry and maybe don't try to eat every bite of every dish so that you aren't hurting by the end of the night.

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