Excellent food! I attached a picture of me before eating, and another picture of me after eating, that I think are representative of my experience. I could've stayed at this restaurant for hours! It was truly incredible. I had the roasted chicken and corn bread and both were the bomb dot com. The only complaint I have was that the lighting was too dim it hurted my eyes honestly. read more

The Pearl - Me before eating the corn bread and chicken dinner - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Downtown location, super cute inside went for brunch and was perfect. Make sure to get reservations, to enjoy this place. Food; Had a mixture of the raw Oysters, and they were crisp and perfect with all the extras that were delicious. The deviled eggs and cornbread are a must try, great appetizers. This trip since we wanted the Oysters we split the Grilled Cheese, and wow another great pick. Adult beverage, the Chardonnay was yummy. Will be going back for sure. Service, so friendly and speedy. Hess was amazing. read more

The Pearl - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Did Sunday brunch with the family. Service is always amazing. The brunch was just okay,the sausage we did not care for. Love the Pearl for lots of great drinks and appetizers overall though. read more

Went here for brunch with a colleague and was pleasantly surprised with the food. The huevos rancheros was tasty, and we also enjoyed mimosas. Service: good Parking: street parking in Short North Seating: indoor only - booths, tables, and high top tables read more

Great experience tonight dining at The Pearl. My manager was in town so I decided to let him experience The Pearl. We ordered a couple of drinks and a couple of half price appetizers. The bacon wrapped dates and the jalapeño bread was so good. Highly recommend. We both got the fish and chips and we were both pleasantly surprised at the portions, and we both enjoyed this dish. Our server was spot on! He was just present enough. We really enjoyed the evening. read more

The Pearl - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

On a packed Ohio state football weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed everything about our visit The waiter Jordon was patient and led us to some tasty choices. The wings were crispy and delicious. The clam chowder was hearty and the Hangar steak marinated in pineapple juice was seriously one of the best steaks I've had in a while....served over Kimchi fried rice with an egg. Yum!!!!! The Paloma punch shared amongst us was also fun! read more

The Pearl - Paloma punch sharing style - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The Pearl is one of Cameron Mitchel's first restaurants in Columbus, so this first iteration has been around for quite some time. The lighting is on the low side, so make sure your eyes adjust. There a decent amount of bar and table seating. With this CMR being so close to the convention center and downtown traffic, it definitely gets good walk-in traffic. Met family for happy hour on Summer Solstice, special HH pricing: All-day happy hour, which is normally half-off appetizers, starters, and their Pub Burger M-F, 4-6 pm. My sister and mother both got oysters, fried and raw. Father got scallops (forgot to take a pic), and I got their Devils On Horseback app and a Pub Burger. The bacon wrapped dates (Devils On Horseback) were really, really good. The bacon was hot, juicy, and the savory/sweet combo was perfect. My Pub Burger was also very good. The melted soft cambozola cheese was nicely accompanied by their made from scratch tomato jam, which by the way, if they'd sell this by the jar, you betcha I'd add one to the check! I'm always intrigued with not-the-norm cheeses used in entrees, and CM does a great job with this quest. Medium-rare, I actually didn't add any toppings to the burger, and it was fantastic! Wonderfully seasoned patty and juicy af. The fries were also good; nothing shabowable, but a solid side dish. I'd like to come back, maybe check out their weekend brunch offerings. A great quality:quantity ratio CRM restaurant. read more

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We had an early dinner and the restaurant was still very busy but the layout and ambience did not feel like you were in a crowd My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful recipe for red fish and scallops. The small wine selection headphone tasting wine Service was very timely. I believe we had a brown sugar pie. Which was just a little too sugary. read more

Exquisite experience as always here. Split the shrimp and grits which was plenty of food. Started out with the smoked salmon as well. Highly recommend both. Our sever was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Very nice atmosphere in the restaurant, cannot wait to come back! read more

The Pearl - Bourbon Bacon Drink - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Never have I ever experienced an oyster bar like this! We started off with baked and fried oysters then I had the Atlantic salmon with cauliflower vinaigrette and cauliflower mash! Wowsa!!!! My Moscow Mule was sick! Fresh grated ginger! Amazing! Party in mouth! read more

Fantastic server and very calm ambiance. We were a large party, and were told by two of the locals in our group that the burger and fish and chips were the star menu items, but everyone that got them ended up scraping off the cheese of the burger and said the fish was okay but cold. I very much enjoyed my caesar that came with a very solid portion of chicken I requested. Also, great accommodation for my gluten allergy with my food clearly labeled from the kitchen. read more

The Pearl - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a Cool restaurant I just don't like how often they change the menu I like to stick to my favorites

It's funny... lol, of all the places we went to during our Columbus trip, the least friendly servers we encountered were at this restaurant. LOL. And it wasn't just toward us too, they seemed VERY annoyed with each other, too. Lots of side-eyes, eye rolls, and some not-so-subtle trash-talking going on between the staff. Our waiter, a cool-looking guy with tattoos, wasn't exactly warm or chatty, but he got the job done quickly and efficiently. Our water cups and drinks were refilled very promptly. Now, the food? Absolutely stellar. I don't know if those square tater tots are a The Pearl signature or just a Columbus thing, but either way--they were AH-MAZING. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and mushy on the inside. Easily the best tater tots I've ever had. The chicken sandwich was cooked and seasoned to perfection...super garlicky, just how I like it. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and our pescatarian friend loved the fish and chips (recommended by our server, so points for that!). Honestly, the food and the overall vibe of the restaurant itself deserve a solid 5/5. But the tension between the staff was a bit much lol... it made the experience feel more stressful than it needed to be. Still, if you're here for the food (and can tune out the drama), it's totally worth a visit. read more

Went for happy hour recently and it was an overall good experience. The corn bread was delicious!!! Salmon starter and tater tots were pretty good too. Only downside was the pub burger which was not very good at all #midsauce. And they ended up charging us full price for the pub burger and salmon starter which were supposed to be half off. My fault since I didn't realize until after I paid but still a little frustrating. read more

This place is poppin! Busy, loud environment which is fine if you're fine. They pack them in because the food, drinks, and service are great. The deviled eggs taste excellent and the egg scale "plate" makes it a home run. The burger is massive and tastes great. The Harbor salad has great flavor, could have used some more seafood. Love the vibe, until next time! read more

The Pearl - Harbor salad and burger on the left. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Service good- Food not so good- Fish and chips were greasy and room temperature. BOTH ORDERS, myself and my wife's. Had to attend a concert so a redo was not a option read more

The Pearl has one of my favorite steaks in town. It's a simply prepared hangar steak and it's delicious. I never have high expectations given it's not a "steak house", which is probably why I always like it :) read more

We have had such an amazing experience the last two Monday evenings we have dined at the pearl. The best part of our evening has been the server, Eric! The quality of the entrees plus the impeccable service is why we cannot get enough. read more

I've been a loyal fan of The Pearl for years, and it never disappoints. The Parmesan-baked clams are absolutely phenomenal--perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. I also love trying the catch of the day, which is always fresh and consistently delicious. Whether you're stopping in for a casual meal or a special night out, The Pearl delivers exceptional food and a welcoming atmosphere every time. read more

This is a very nice comfort food type of restaurant. The overall vibe is loud and difficult to vary on a conversation. The waitress was helpful in making decisions and had a great overall knowledge of the menu. They don't offer a bourbon list and she was no help there. As a result I was told to go look at the bar. I saw a bottle of old Fitzgerald and ordered one Boy was I shocked when I got the bill and one shot was $72. Maybe a warning before serving me a $72 dollar shot. When I asked if that was correct she shrugged and just said yeah and there was a $2.50 up charge for ice!! The hanger steak was prepared well and the muncher rice is amazing. The egg I. Too was overcooked though which dropped the Expectation. The kitchen is slow but not super bad. read more

The Pearl - Hanger steak with kimchee rice - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I was "clutching my pearls" after eating those two pie slices. They were super sweet. We tried the chocolate and brown sugar pie. Definitely get the chocolate if you are like me and don't like things too sweet. Hence the word, "sugar." I got the Harbor salad to counteract the dessert but I didn't really care for it too much. The seafood was salty and the salad was off balance with the dressing. Service was good. It is best to make reservations because we had to sit at the counter. It was a classy place and definitely a place to impress in downtown. Parking is on the street. I think there are better food options in downtown. read more

Picked up a pub burger for Happy Hour, and it turned out to be an amazing choice for only $11. Relatively quick service, and my waiter was attentive and easy to flag down. In my opinion, it was a little bit on the loud end, but this doesn't detract from being a gorgeous restaurant to look at and eat inside of, and considering that the student base hasn't really seemed to discover this place yet, it was easier to make conversation with the person I was dining with. read more

Excellence service and top kitchen food. I loved the the oysters!! I think everyone who loves seafood should try them.

It was okay. This time around, we were so excited to re-visit and take my wife this time. Tots were as-always GREAT. Almost asked for ketchup to break up the creaminess of the sauce. Got the shrimp and grits this time, the shrimp wasn't anything special. If anything, I felt that it was pre-prepare and already cooked shrimp. If you're looking for an okay meal, this may be your place. read more

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10, 10, 10! Oh, is this not the Food Olympics?!?! We were in Columbia for a trade show and wandered into this place. The service was beyond professional and oh so fun! We were a party of five, sat at a round booth and had a great time. Here was what we ordered: Whitefish salad spread (as good as Bubbe's), clam chowder (nice and creamy), shrimp cocktail (big and tasty. Very fresh and very big.) A burger (ask for extra pickles, they're housemade), we had the deviled eggs (spicey!), the Char (delish!) and PLEASE leave room for the BROWN SUGAR PIE. PLEASE! And thank you. read more

The Pearl - Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food was not the best and the service was EXTREMELY slow. Took them almost one hour to get us drinks and it really wasn't that busy. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Very cute ambiance. Excellent bloody Marys. The lunch sandwiches were very good, however, the tavern eggs Benedict was not the best. Would go for lunch over brunch. read more

The Pearl - deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great service, great value in happy hour selection. Just wish my baked oysters were served warmer. Our server, Shawn was great. read more

It's fine. A warm celebratory atmosphere (90% dudes who look like well off college football coaches) and friendly service. Oysters are subpar though at $60 a dozen and poorly shucked with no liquor in the shell. Clam chowder was all potatoes. I hear the burger is good maybe stick with that. read more

The pub burger might be the best burger Ive ever had. Fries were decent as well. Love the atmosphere and great deals during happy hour. Service was efficient and very friendly. Would highly recommend, especially for happy hour where the deals are good! read more

The Pearl is fantastic! The ambiance is moody and cozy. The staff is incredibly friendly, shoutout to the manager Rose who was so warm and welcoming to our group :) The food is excellent! Highly recommend starting with the Jalapeño Spoon Bread (comes with butter and local honey), the deviled eggs (very flavorful!), and the tater tots (crunchy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside). We also tried the Whitefish spread which was tasty. And some of the group had oysters. For my main, I had the chicken sandwich and it was ssooo goood!! Would definitely order it again. We also tried all of the pies and honestly they were all incredible. I think the brown sugar, the cherry, and the chocolate cream were the favorites. Cocktails: highly recommend the gin and thyme :) read more

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Exquisite and friendly, The Pearl is a delicious pearl hidden in the city From the moment I stepped into The Pearl, I knew that this meal would be a wonderful experience. The restaurant environment is elegant but not restrained, with soft lighting and exquisite layout, and a low-key sense of luxury. We ordered: Chargrilled Oysters, Shrimp & Grits, Braised Short Rib], and each dish was above standard, even amazing. The oysters were chargrilled just right, with a perfect blend of smoke and seafood; Shrimp & Grits is one of the most layered I have ever eaten, with a great blend of milk and slightly spicy; and Short Rib is melt-in-the-mouth, with a rich sauce but not stealing the show. The drinks are also excellent. I ordered [your drink, such as: Pearl 75 or House Old Fashioned]. The bartender's skills are online, and the appearance and flavor coexist. The service is the icing on the cake-the waiter is friendly and professional, and he is full of enthusiasm when introducing the dishes, making the whole dining process particularly comfortable. read more

The Virginia oysters on the half shell, served with lemon horseradish and cocktail sauce, satisfied my picky husband. We also enjoyed the old fashioned deviled eggs, handsomely served on a rustic stand and topped with smoky spice. Rather than an entree, my husband ordered the roast chicken apple salad and I had a citrus salad. Both were ample and delicious, although we had room to share the Mississippi Mud. Cameron Mitchell restaurants rarely disappointed and we will certainly return to The Pearl when we next visit the Short North in Columbus. read more

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Delicious food and ambiance. Nice view. Impeccable service. Highly recommended. It's cozy and quiet. There is also outdoor seating for the warmer months! read more

Everything I had to eat at this place was amazing. The deviled eggs were amazing and the clam chowder had great flavor the clams were amazing and the shrimp and cocktail sauce were also amazing. The server was very attentive and made sure I had what I needed and the atmosphere was amazing and smelt great!!!!!!!!! read more

The Pearl - Parmesan Baked Clams & Peel & Eat Gulf Shrimp - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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"Jordan" was top notch. From recommendation customer service even helped the rest of our evening out on the town. Only thing better than the food was attention to detail. read more

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Stopped in here on a whim and had brunch and cocktails with the fiance. We had a wonderful time. Some truly amazing service and food. The shrimp and grits was unbelievable! The bacon wrapper dates just sung on the taste buds. Wow. What a find. read more

We had booked a party of 9 for our daughter and son's birthday dinner. The restaurant did not seem busy but because we are a large family we know that a party of our size needs to be patient. We ordered drinks and then our waitress disappeared for a considerable amount of time. When we finally found her we reordered all of our cocktails, sodas and water as we had been out of all of these items for a considerable amount of time. She seemed annoyed by us constantly. Which I couldn't figure out. We were kind and considerate as always. We ordered meals and then she disappeared again which happened so much. The lag in service caused us to be late for the rest of our evening. I don't know if she did not try because the tip was already included for a party of our size but I was very disappointed. We spent a significant amount of money for an experience that put a damper on the rest of the evening for me. I don't know why I would recommend this to anyone other than if they want to spend a lot of money to be treated poorly. read more

My friends always rave about the tater tots, so we walked half an hour to downtown specifically to try them and unfortunately the first thing they told us when we sat down was that they were sold out for the day... and it was only early afternoon! The jalapeno spoon bread is another one of their popular menu items and thankfully they had it. It was very good and savory esp with the whipped honey butter. I got the pork cheek hash which I thought was delicious but a little pricey for the portion size and wish it had more pork pieces. But my friend got the hueveos rancheros and thought it was pretty average and nothing special. The cocktail I got (I think it was called the cure?) was also pretty yummy and I enjoyed the peach. Overall, a pleasant experience and I would come back again to finally try those tater tots! read more

The Pearl - Jalapeno Corn Spoon Bread - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place shocked me! The tater tots is a must get! It was fried with beer batter and the inside was like a steamy mashed potato texture. The sauce on the side was also amazing. I tried the hangar steak and it was surprisingly really good. The steak was precut on top of kimchi fried rice. I like how this dish was a good balance of carbs and protein. Lastly, the drink was 10/10. I'm not a big cocktail person but I finished this one. Our server was super attentive and was really nice when asking for recommendations. The food also came out decently fast so nothing to complain there. The ambiance was really nice. I saw a few people go on dates here. I went for a company dinner and it was really appropriate for that as well. read more

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