Drinks are way too expensive. $13 for a spritzer. It doesn't cost that much in Italy. Service is with a smile because they know they are over charging you. Ambiance is average. read more

The Pearl - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I enjoyed the food, service and the ambiance was very nice. We had about 12 in our party. Try it for yourself...have fun!

This was such a cute spot!! I'd never been to Short North before, but after visiting The Pearl, I definitely want to keep exploring the area whenever I'm visiting Columbus. My sister-in-law made a reservation for a few of us family members, including her two young kids. Sometimes, nicer restaurants like this aren't as receptive when you have children dining with you ... but our waitress was incredibly engaging and sweet with my niece and nephew, and didn't let the addition to our party get in the way of absolutely stellar service. Before visiting, I did a little research and found that the Pearl has been recognized for its amazing Bloody Mary's. Being that that's my favorite brunch drink EVER, I had to put theirs to the test. I ordered the drink as spicy as I could ... and I can say that they're definitely at the top of their game with these. I have to say that their Jalapeno Spoon Bread starter is one of the best cornbread renditions I've ever had. It's moist and gooey, served with lightly whipped butter and just a touch of sweetness from some local honey. This was a hard dish to share ... I could've totally eaten the whole thing on my own. I love oysters, but didn't get the chance to order any of theirs during this particular visit ... which means I guess I'll just have to come back! I did create my own soup & salad duo, with orders of their Creamy Clam Chowder and their Tavern Citrus Salad. This ended up being a delightful combo ... the soup was warm and flavorful, and the salad was light and bright. Definitely can't wait to return to the Pearl sometime soon ... and to explore more of the adorable Short North district. read more

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Ambience was formal and casual with dim lighting. Great place to hang out and have a drink. Came here from out of town and recommended by my cousin. Service was impeccable. I made reservations to the wrong location but the host immediately accommodated us and sat us at the next opening. We ordered an espresso martini 8.5/10. The hanger steak and smoked salmon 10/10. Great recommendation! read more

I love the downtown location, but just saw their place in Dublin and it's BIG!! Like two stories and balcony. Looks awesome, going to need to check it out sometime. You need reservations though or go early/really late!!! UPDATE: we just checked out their Dublin location it was really GREAT! Love the interior. They have more oyster options on the menu. They had a Shrimp and Lobster boil special going on that we split.. wow! It was really, really good. For appetizers we had bacon wrapped dates, fries, and the New Orleans baked oysters. Very very good! Definitely should do the reservations and/or get there early. This place is absolutely busting at both locations. Last time we went to the downtown location, we sat at the oyster bar, cool spot but not comfortable. The Dublin location we also got sat at a high top in the bar area. Not ideal, but cozy. We noticed that their downtown location doesn't offer as many oyster options as their Dublin location. Maybe it's rotating? Don't come often to know. Other than that it's a great spot for a Thursday/Friday night date! Intimate. We had a great time and just enjoyed ourselves. read more

Great food and accommodated a large party! We had reservations and were able to hold seats for us. When some people dropped out last minute they were still fine. It was busy around 7p on a weeknight! It took a while to get our drinks but understand that the whole place was packed. Towards the end they were able to refill drinks much quicker as the place emptied out. We enjoyed the food, a mix of seafood and terrestrial favorites. Unfortunately a few people in our party did not partake bivalves so more for those who enjoyed! The spoon bread was a great shareable as well as the candied bacon apricots. Everyone got different entrees. I had the 6oz Arctic char. It was grilled perfectly, with the fish still flaky and flavorful. The cauliflower had an acidic flourish. Finally the desserts were awesome. We shared a couple of each. They came with whipped cream and some caramel or chocolate sauces on the side but they were plenty sweet. Great Short North spot for your party! read more

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Most times when I want seafood I dive illegally into my neighbour's pool. Whatever I find I shovel into my face. Most times it is not tasty. So when we sat in the middle of the very cool restaurant with all the yellow low lights. And they gave me food that I did not have to fight my neighbour's six dogs for. I became excited. It was even better when the food actually tasted fresh and delicious. Bonus points that there was not any sniper fire during the meal, unlike when I eat with my family. read more

Columbus, particularly the Short North neighborhood has some great food offerings and shops. The Pearl, however, is just ok. Food: I tried the deviled eggs, grilled oysters, and octopus. First, the good: how cute is the presentation for the deviled eggs?! Simple ingredients and definitely a hit. I would get this again. The grilled oysters were also a hit. Nicely seasoned with a hint of spiciness. That's about all that good. The octopus was executed horribly -- rubbery and overcooked. The happy hour deals are awesome, bar none. With the all appetizers and small plates offered half off, you will leave full. Great deal. read more

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Tried the Pearl for happy hour and really enjoyed the food. At the time of this review, the happy hour runs from 4-6pm Monday thru Friday and includes half off (most) draft beer, wine and specialty cocktails, half off snacks, starters and the pub burger, and $3 oysters. We showed up without a reservation around 430-445 and thankfully were able to be seated. The restaurant got pretty crowded around 530, so would recommend making reservation if you're coming after 5pm, regardless of day of the week. I ordered the pub burger and also tried both a fried and baked oyster. The burger is topped with cambozola cheese and tomato jam and comes with thick cut fries. Simply put, the burger was absolutely delicious. It was also a lot of food and I was able to take half home for leftovers. For the oysters, I preferred the baked over the fried. The baked oyster comes on a plate doused in flavored juices/oil from the baking process and a side of toasted bread to dip the excess with -- it was great! A couple people ordered some of the snacks and starters (specifically the fried pickles, tater tots, jalapeño corn bread and chicken wings), and each was large enough for 2-3 people. Lastly, our server Nik was awesome and did a great job accommodating our large party. read more

The Pearl - Oysters, baked (top) and fried (bottom) - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Stopped in on way to airport for the steamed salmon and it was great. I'm not picky with beer so I went with the brown bag and the chocolate stout was perfect. Turns out the salmon was only a starter but it was delicious and filling with toast and a deviled egg. Classy place good for date night with a bar and oyster bar. I'll be back next time I'm in town and try a full meal. read more

The Pearl - Smoked Salmon Starter with brown bag beer - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

First, the ambiance was what I expected. Upscale, casual was the vibe. The music and conversation noise was higher than most restaurants but because we were placed in a cozy corner I was able to easily talk and enjoy conversation in my party of 4. Being it is Lent, we had plenty of seafood options which is why we chose this restaurant. Fish and chips, shrimp and grits were delicious as were fried and raw oysters we had to begin as appetizers. The waitress (Jala) was friendly and offered good service. One in our party was very particular about his dirty martini and was pleased he received 4 olives stuffed with cheese. We finished our meals with pies as that is what we were told is their dessert. We tried 3 of the 4 offered. My favorite was the brown sugar. They had brown sugar, buckeye, chocolate cream and peach maple. We did all but the peach maple. Everyone was happy and I tried a bite of each. All were delicious. We will definitely come back if we are in the Short North area. read more

Amazing!!! Its a great fun restaurant with incredible ambiance. Menu is full of wonderful options. Will be back!

Visited with a large group and The Pearl delivered like it always does. We ordered lots of apps, deviled eggs, spoon bread and devils on horseback. All so so good. I decided on the Cuban which was so tasty and the portion size was great. Also tried their house special, the oyster stout, which to me tasted like a brown ale so i enjoyed that as well. You can't really go wrong with anything here. read more

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The Pearl has quickly become one of my go-to happy hour spots. My favorite drink is their Moscow mule which is refreshing and tasty. As for starters, I love the devils on horseback (cheese stuffed bacon wrapped dates) and deviled eggs. Both have smaller portions but the taste will leave you satisfied enough that it won't matter. I also can't go without getting the baked oysters which come in a flavorful sauce and with bread for dipping. The restaurant has an upscale feel and is great for dates and happy hours with friends or coworkers. read more

The Pearl - N'awlins Style Baked Oysters - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

For many, many years our work friends have cherished our meetings at The Pearl in the Short North when we are attending or presenting at conferences. Last evening we came from all over the US and Ohio to celebrate friendship. For the first time ever, our experience was lack luster. Service was mediocre and the expensive food (it has always been delicious) was overly salty (scallops, chicken ) and the portions left you hungry. The menu has less options too. We had a large party and if the 20% gratuity wouldn't have been added we would have left less. A real disappointment. Most Saturdays at 6:30 in years past we would have had to fight for a reservation. The restaurant was not overly crowded. Do better @ThePearl @CameronMitchell read more

I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. We were in town for a convention and thankfully I booked it ahead of time. We loved it so much that we ended up going back again. Service is top notch and the food was so good. My steak the first night was packed full of flavor, the jalapeño corn bread WOW! Delicious. The second time I went back I had the short ribs and subbed out the root vegetables for the broccoli and it was melt in your mouth goodness. read more

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Solid cocktails, and very tasty fried pickles. Just be wary that they can come pretty hot temperature wise so avail yourself of the dipping sauce which is also pretty tasty read more

Finding good fish n chips in the states is like seeing Big Foot. Everybody has a "story" about a place that does a good fish n chips but you don't really believe it until you see it for yourself. Well, let's just say the Great Lakes Fish N Chips is as good as the stories say! Mouth watering lightly battered fish that melts in your mouth, with some thick cut fries just like it should be done. A+ I was up in the high chair which didn't have the most room so get a reservation if you want a nice table. read more

The Pearl - Great Lakes Fish N Chips - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great experience overall. I had the baked oysters the beet salad and snapper. All were excellent! Great vibe and service as well.

This has to be a new favorite for me-- I'm so surprised it's taken me so long to check it out because I've heard such great things. I was walking around high street on one of our warm recent days to look for a fun new spot for happy hour that had a patio or open-air seating. As any Columbusites know, warm sunny weather plus happy hour in the Short North = BUSY. As I was passing the Pearl I noticed the open-air window seating and walked in to ask about their happy hour. They were offering 1/2 off on all "Snacks", shareables, and drinks! What an awesome Happy Hour. I had a friend meet me and they weren't able to give us a table, but we were able to find seating easily on their left barstools. score. We ordered 6 oysters, whitefished spread, coconut Thai mussels, and devils on a horseback. We washed them down first with two specialty cocktails and finished out with a martini each. All food items were delicious-- the oysters were fresh and I I loved the mignonette they were served with. It already contained the horseradish and was the only condiment I used (normally im squeezing lemon, adding horseradish, topping with hot sauce/a mix of those). The devils on a horseback were crispy and delicious. The broth for the mussels was creamy and dynamic. The whitefish spread was rich with a great combination of flavors. All serving sizes seemed totally fair. We were totally satisfied sharing one app and 3 snacks. The cocktails we had were the gin/thyme and the peach bourbon cocktail. They were fresh, decently sized, and did not disappoint. The peach cocktail came with frozen peaches instead of ice, which we devoured after they thawed. The Martinis were perfectly to our liking. Service was attentive from start to finish (and we sat there for awhile). This restaurant is normally a little bit on the pricier side, but during Happy Hour it was an absolute steal. I can't wait to go back soon. read more

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Had a date night at The Pearl on a Wednesday specifically for their burger night. Each Wednesday, they do a special burger posted on their insta. This week was a beer cheese one. We ordered the shrimp for HH and wow! Delicious! The bread that comes with it was great in the oil. I ordered a salad with a bunch of different seafood and they really do put a lot of meat into it. Worth the price. The burger was delicious. High quality meat, which makes sense figuring it's $22. That's steep for a burger, and comparable to steakhouses. The fries were good also, but for this special meal, the cheese on them made them really mushy really fast. I will definitely come here again. I do recommend making a reservation, because even on a Wednesday, it was packed! read more

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Atmosphere was great, just as the service and food were! Highly recommend the Clam Chowder. read more

The Pearl - Creamy Clam Chowder, N'Awlins Style Baked Oysters - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We came here on a Sunday morning and it was absolutely filled to the brim. Understandable - their food and service were great. A couple people in my group got the chicken and waffles that looked amazing. I got the fish and chips, which looked like a classic. The fish was super tender and crispy on the outside. The fries were also a spot-on classic. My coleslaw tasted a litttttle but in the funky side though, which was difficult to tell if that was because it just drowned in mayo or had something weird brewing. Be ready to wait for a table if you're coming though! Luckily, someone in my party had the foresight to make our reservation, but otherwise the wait for 2 sounded like it'd be another hour or so when we got there. read more

The Pearl - Great Lakes Fish N Chips - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The service and ambiance were good but the tables were way too close. This isn't NYC! The fried Oyster appetizer was tasty but contained only 3 very small oysters. Ordered side salad with the pub burger. Burger had good flavor but was small. had maybe 1/4 lb of beef. The side salad was served in a ramekin cup again very small. Really?? For the price certainly not what you would expect from a quality restaurant in Columbus read more

Great place for a brunch, a night out or a lunch date. The restaurant is a lot larger than it looks. Now since the bridge is finished it is always busy. Make a reservation! Went to brunch, had a good selection. Sadly, I think the waitress was a little too busy or they were shortstaffed. But, it wont take away the five stars. The oysters were fabulous, crackers , enough lemons, hot sauce and not tabasco. They have their own favorite hot sauce. YUMMMY. Then the light tempura baked pickles. Hot temp. pickles with a light salty batter. Oh my. Then we had the not sure,,, bisquits and gravy with poached eggs. Perfectly cooked, perfectly in taste with everything and the spicy bloody marys to top it all off. We were so stuffed. A must have to date with the brunch staff here. read more

Great food, great service, loud environment. We enjoyed a large table in back for our group of 8. Appetizers and cocktails are wonderful.

Woah! Walking in to this restaurant is like walking in to an old fish market. The smell of dead fish is overpowering. Clearly, they are not keeping up with clean in place standards. Hello, health department? A clean fish restaurant doesn't stink. Period. The service was terrible. Three hostesses at the hostess stand. I asked, "dinner for one?". One of the hostesses explained I could sit at the bar, the oyster counter, or have a table. I asked to sit at the oyster bar. No one walked me to my seat or handed me a menu til I went back to the hostess stand and asked, "is it ok to seat myself?". The waiter took 10 minutes to find me for a drink order. I ordered the harbor salad. It was supposed to include chilled shrimp and scallops. The fish was chopped and I could detect maybe one basic large shrimp mixed as 4 chopped pieces and six pea sized bites of scallop. My salad tasted like someone put clam juice in the vinaigrette dressing. The croutons were soggy. There was more grated cheese than any other ingredient and a nice hard lettuce core in the bowl. I picked at it. Asked for bread and did get a nice mini cast iron skillet full of fresh warm cornbread served with whipped butter and honey. It was delicious! When I asked for a check, in 20 minutes of reading news articles it never arrived. Weird. Off night for service? New chefs being trained? I don't know, but I'm NOT going back. Should have followed my instinct and walked back out the door after the scent! read more

Back in 2019 this place was one of my favorites in Columbus but sadly over time I feel the quality has gone down. Ordered the New Orleans Oysters, Parmesan clams, and oysters on the half shell and all of them disappointed. While size was on par with other oysters they all tasted more briny and not as buttery. The most redeeming part of the restaurant is the bar and dessert. I ordered the barrel aged old fashioned which runs sweeter than most but still excellent. My partner got the house mojito which was light and refreshing. Definitely good for summer. For dessert we got the seasonal peach jar pie. It was huge, definitely enough to share. The whipped cream tasted fluffy and fresh and the peaches tasted sweet. An honorable mention also goes to the devils on horseback which is a bacon wrapped date stuffed with cheese. My favorite in the snacks section of the menu. read more

The Pearl - Devils on Horseback - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Lots of options for brunch if you want pork on your plate. Seems to me to be limited if you want to not have that as part of your selections. That having been said, the staff were helpful in trying to work out an alternative for non-pork dining. Made a reservation and arrived timely, but still had to wait a while to be seated. A number of other parties appeared to be in the same boat also waiting - this made for a crowded waiting experience, as the pre-seating/waiting area is tiny. Once seated and my order placed, the food did arrive fairly quickly. The server suggested starting with deviled eggs and this was an excellent addition to my order - quite tasty with hints of savory spices that complimented the eggs. Hot cakes were well prepared and ai elected to replace the pork on the plate with potatoes that were similarly well prepared with aromatic spices. Everything tasted great and the server attending to my table was friendly & helpful. read more

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The Pearl is on Short North so expect street parking or garage parking, most likely paid. I recommend getting a reservation. I was able to get a reservation for 10ppl about two weeks before the date. The brunch drink menu didn't have much as I'd expect from a brunch spot but there is an old fashioned and anything a bar can make too (mimosas!). Started off with the tator tots which were recommended in reviews and these were different, and amazing - perfect to share. For entrees got the Pub Burger and Pork Cheek Hash. Everyone at our table enjoyed what we got. I've been told dinner here is great as well so I am looking forward to trying that menu. read more

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Being a Cameron Mitchell Restaurant, of course you expect excellence. Excellence delivered. From the beautiful rustic wooden decor to the warm candlelight, you can't help but love this wonderful upscale spot. I have one word to describe the food. INCREDIBLE. From the fork tender Pork Peri Peri to the heavenly shrimp and grits, there's a delicious option for everyone. The waitstaff was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Columbus is an oyster with many restaurants to choose from, but this is THE PEARL. read more

The Pearl - A cleaned plate of the Pearl Shrimp & Grits - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My boyfriend and I went here for our 1 year anniversary - its one of our favorite places. We made a reservation, as well since it's a happening spot. We ordered the fried pickles and Jalapeño Corn Spoon Bread as a starter, as always they were both so good - those two starters NEVER disappoint. The starters filled us up and we ordered the Pub Burger to split, its our literal favorite burger in Columbus. They always cut the burger for us to split, the fries on separate plates, we always appreciate that level of customer service. Since it was our anniversary they gave us a slice of their pie of the day, it was a toffee brown sugar pie. The pie was so darn good, we loved it not too sweet at all. Loved it - service was amazing! read more

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They Got rid of the best dish! Fried chicken dinner is GONE! Hopefully this isn't forever!

Everything was great! From the fish & chips to the banana cream pie and espresso martini. The waiter was helpful with any questions that we had. The dining room and decor is all wonderfully done and fun to look at. Overall an enjoyable experience! read more

Cozy and contemporary vibe. Lots of seats. Great service. Clam chowder and chicken & waffle was good. Waffle could be fluffier and larger. read more

The Pearl - Chicken and waffle - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Next up...(a continuation of a food journey) My second stop on this culinary adventure through Columbus was Pearl. This Gastropub relaxed environment was a surprise given my knowledge of all the Cameron Mitchell concepts are fine dining. This rustic and straightforward approach to food was delightful. Eric, my server, was a true pleasure. He was engaging knowledgeable about the menu to include recommending new dishes such as the flank steak with kimchi fried rice and a sunny side up egg (no pictures because my phone battery was dying). Still, I must say the cocktails were great. I started with a bourbon bacon cocktail made by a person named Kate whose roommate Katie was my server/bartender at Martini (which speaks so highly of the family atmosphere of all the Cameron Mitchell concepts. This drink was AMAZING! The perfect mix of bourbon and topped with a candied piece of bacon--what could be better than bacon...bacon makes everything better. I started with the New Orleans-style baked oysters, which was terrific. My spouse is from New Orleans78 so I've had great char-grilled oysters everytime I visit...these were amazing. My server Eric suggested the flank steak and kimchi fried rice topped with a friend egg, the presentation was amazing and all elements of the dish cooked perfectly. I liked the shrimp and grits a bit more for flavor and despite the excessive al dente celery and broth that accompanied the creamy gouda cheese grits. Eric suggested an amazing desert made with hommade Vanilla Ice Cream and a cookie crust. I was surprised to see Amberlyn, a Regional Manager, in the resturant who took time to sit and chat a bit. I love how engaged leaders at all levels are in the resturant and how she and all of the associates engaged with guest to make them/ us feel like more than customers but like family.. On to the next one....(DelMar) read more

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The short north location is probably my favorite. It just feels a lot more relaxed.. Maybe its the lighting? Not sure. The drinks are great, and the food is delicious! I highly suggest going during happy hour (monday to friday 4-6 pm) so you can grab a variety of things on their snacks and starters menu to try for half the price! read more

The Pearl - Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs Jalapeno Corn Spoon Bread House Made Tater Tots Oysters - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The pearl is great. It's always been so busy when I go, which is my only hang up. Other than that the stuff, service, food, cocktails, are extremely consistent and good. I'm never disappointed leaving! read more

Yum!!! Went here for Valentine's Day with my husband and another couple. Wild since I haven't dined out with anyone in about a year. We ordered the jalapeño spoon bread and omg I would go back just for it! The bread outdid the entree! We had plenty of cocktails, they had a special rum drink that my husband really enjoyed. Both guys at the table had the braised short rib which vanished within 5 minutes of arrival. Ha! I had the attic char which was fantastic and a great portion and someone else at our table had the steak which she said melts in your mouth. Oh she also had oysters which I can't stand but she loved. To end the night my husband and I had their crack pie which was absolutely amazing and I ate too much of. They had the snickers pie which was huge and looked delicious. Some wine and coffee to end the night, it was perfect and our server was fantastic! read more

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Every dish we ordered was OUTSTANDING! The garlic shrimp appetizer had some major heat. My mouth was on fire and I still couldn't stop myself from devouring it. The shrimp and grits were literally the best I've ever had - and in the Midwest! I don't have a taste for oysters (one of their go to items) but my husband loves them and said they were outstanding. The vibe of the entire place was very chill and well laid out to keep table conversational noise down. read more

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