There's nothing NOT to love about this place! I made a reservation for date night, as we've wanted to try this place for awhile. The atmosphere is cozy and casual and the service staff are really friendly. In terms of food, we started with a dozen oysters, the smoked trout dip, and the boquerones. The smoked trout dip was outstanding!!! Loved the flavor of it! The Boquerones was also delicious... the oysters were all fresh and can be ordered with horseradish and hot sauce (I think it was Crystal). For mains we ordered the steamed mussels and the grilled shrimp. The mussels were good, though on the smaller side, and the shrimp was delicious, buttery and garlicky. Great combo! To finish I had the Key Lime Pie which was done in a bowl. Great lime flavor and not overly sweet. Overall, a fantastic experience and we will definitely return! read more

The Salty Pearl - Steamed Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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I wanted to give this place a try because I've been searching for an oyster bar close to home. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. When we walked in, we were greeted with an awkward look, which immediately made the experience feel a little uncomfortable. We were seated with menus and waited about 10 minutes without anyone coming by to take a drink order. I completely understand that staff may be busy attending other guests, so I tried to be patient. Since it felt a little stuffy inside, I kindly asked if we could sit outside, and they said yes. After moving outside, we waited another 10+ minutes and still no one checked in on us. Meanwhile, I could hear servers laughing and chatting nearby while we continued to be overlooked, so we ultimately decided to leave. I was genuinely excited to try this place, so the experience was disappointing. read more

The first time I tried to go to the Salty Pearl they were closed. The second time was the charm. Two things to note, the whole staff is friendly and everything is fresh. They were running a special with a winery, buy a carafe of wine, get a dozen oysters for a $1 each. I mention it because it was a good deal. Unfortunately for me, no alcohol. I still had the oysters though. They served me 1/2 East Coast and 1/2 West Coast. For once, my beloved Miyagis were the bigger oyster. Delicious! Instead of wine, I had a Shirley Temple. They make a good one. For my main, I had the lobster roll. They do it with mayonnaise and celery. It was good, but I prefer my naked with butter. Wish that was an option. I chose to splurge and get the Cesar salad on the side. It was almost delicate, with finely shredded cheese and light dressing. I wish there was more dressing to stand up to the romaine. Maybe a few more croutons, too. For dessert, I tried the creme brulee. It was nice and creamy with lots of fresh fruit on top. I only ate half. Be aware, the serving size is generous. You and a friend could easily share. The space itself is nice. It's modern and bright with jwarm wood and jaz playing in the background. There is seating at the bar, and a few outdoor tables in addition to the main room. I enjoyed my experience. If I had a criticism, it's that I wished for one or two more mains. They really have what I consider a grazing menu. It's not a bad thing, just something to consider. Only go if you love seafood. They have the obligatory burger, but not much else. I give them a solid 3.5. Recommended. read more

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The service was amazing! Niffy and the hostess were absolutely amazing! I felt like the menu was incomplete and the flavors were lacking. We ordered a Caesar salad and whoever prepared the salad forgot to put dressing on it. When I think of a goo Caesar dressing I want to taste anchovy garlic lemon and pepper. The salad dressing completely missed the mark. I feel like a seasonal vegetable would be a great addition to the menu. We were really hungry and this place was more of a small bite and wine after work snack type of place. I got the Niffy burger with was really good I wish it could have had cheddar cheese instead of American cheese. I have never liked American cheese ‍. This place has a great staff they I need the food to be just as good as their service! read more

I've been eyeing this place since it popped up on my Yelp page and we finally got to try it out. Overall, I liked it! The restaurant itself is small and quaint. There's dim lighting with candles on each table, but it still feels relaxed and casual. Makes for a good date night spot! For oysters, you could get either the $1 oysters with an order of a bottle of wine or the regular menu ones for $40 for a dozen. Since we didn't want an entire bottle of wine, we opted for the regular menu option and they were good! You would not have caught me eating oysters a few years ago, but I've grown to enjoy them and these tasted fresh! Aside from the oysters, we also got the tuna crudo, clam chowder, lobster roll with Caesar salad, and shrimp ceviche tostadas. I probably sound crazy, but the best thing we had was hands down the Caesar salad. This was the best Caesar salad I've had in my life. The parm on top was so finely grated, and I think they also grated the croutons or something because each bite had the perfect crispy texture, almost like fizzy rock candy in your mouth. Ugh it was so good. I would have eaten a whole plate of it, but we only got it as a side for the lobster roll. The lobster roll was also yummy, with mayo and celery. There was a good amount of meat, though the roll itself was a bit small. I think the menu listed it as market price and it ended up being $45 plus $6 to sub in the Caesar salad instead of chips. All in all, the lobster roll was good, but I don't think it was worth the price. Finally, the clam chowder was really good. Savory, creamy, nothing to complain about. The tuna crudo and shrimp ceviche tostados I'd pass on next time. Now I love carpaccio at Japanese spots, so I always think I'd like crudo, but it usually ends up being a bit disappointing to me. This was the case here. The oil with the fish was just a bit bland. Similar with the ceviche - the flavor was a bit one note and it was a bit too much onion and tartness for me. read more

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I love this spot, and found it through Instagram ads talking about the $1/oyster deal if you purchase a bottle of wine. I've gone twice already and it's been great as an oyster lover. It's in a walkable area but has ample parking, the vibe is cool and cute, their wine selection is unique, and the service is great. Normally, I'm skeptical about oyster deals and the quality of it, but these oysters are fresh, delicious, and shucked well. Out of the dishes I've tried: + yellowfin tuna crudo - grilled garlic bread (a little tough) + New England clam chowder -/+ anchovies Bottles range about from about $55-80 and up to $225. Great deal and great quality -- definitely coming back for more. read more

The Salty Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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Disappointing Experience at What Should've Been a Gem in Jack London Square I've been to oyster bars, raw bars, and wine bars up and down the coast--from casual docksides to upscale wine lounges. So when I heard about a local oyster and wine bar in Jack London Square offering $1 oysters, I was genuinely excited. Local to Oakland, great concept, and a killer promo--what's not to love? Sadly, the experience fell flat. We had a reservation and arrived right on time at 5:30 p.m., only to be sat in the sunroom... directly on the heated seats... on an 80-degree day. It felt like dining in a greenhouse. When we politely asked to move to the main dining room (which had plenty of open tables), the female server seemed less than thrilled. She relocated us to a cramped table sandwiched between two parties--still with lots of open space around. Not exactly the warmest welcome. The $1 oyster promo came with a catch: you must buy a bottle of wine. Not an issue... until we discovered the markup was outrageous. The brut we ordered was a $9 bottle retail, charged at $56. That's over 600% markup--not a deal, but a poor business practice. As for the oysters, we ordered a dozen--some off-menu BC variety, per the server. But three of them had a funky smell and questionable freshness. A foodie's nightmare. The crudo was bland, diced instead of sliced (and barely seasoned), and the clam chowder was watery with barely any clams. The only bright spot? The key lime pie. Tart, creamy, and actually enjoyable. The crème brûlée, unfortunately, was dry and likely overcooked. Service was mixed. The male servers had friendly energy, but our main server lacked warmth. We sat for nearly two hours catching up, but she rarely checked in unless we flagged her down--no water refills, no offer for more food, and little attentiveness. Bottom line: Beautiful location, but poor service, questionable seafood freshness, and overpriced wine made this visit a major letdown. With a few major tweaks, this could be a local gem--but as it stands, I won't be rushing back. read more

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The Salty Pearl is a very nice oyster & seafood spot in the Jack London Sq. area. We've been in on three occasions now. They offer a great deal of $1 oysters, up to two dozen, with the purchase of a bottle of wine. The oysters are fresh and delicious. Their trout dip is really good too. We've also tried their BBQ'ed oysters, which were tasty, but after having my partner's BBQ'ed oysters in his made-from-scratch chipotle bourbon sauce, it's hard to find other BBQ'ed oysters that can even compare. Nevertheless, all the food here is great. Service is terrific as well, friendly and unpretentious. They recommend reservations, but we've had no trouble getting a spot without one. Just found out that they also do Sunday brunch, so we will return for that. This is a great date night spot. Go check it out and enjoy! read more

The Salty Pearl - BBQ'ed oysters - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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We stopped by The Salty Pearl on our bike ride home and it was the perfect little reward after a 9-mile ride. It's a cozy seafood and wine bar with a laid-back vibe. We grabbed a couple of menus, ordered two mimosas, a breakfast sandwich, and the lobster salad served with buttery Ritz crackers--simple, flavorful, and totally hit the spot. The staff was warm and welcoming, and sitting outside made the whole experience feel even more refreshing and peaceful. Can't wait to go back and try more things read more

The Salty Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

Didn't plan on going but was looking for a brunch spot and wondered if they were open and they were! Got a seat quickly and had lovely host and server over the course of our brunch. Had coffee and oysters, that were so delicious, sea-tasting, briney, and came out quickly. We also ordered breakfast burritos, lox bagel, and country potatos and was SO hungry I didn't take any photos but the brunch meal items were delicious! My Lox bagel was warm, soft and chewy, all the elements worked in balance. Highly recommend a visit be it for brunch, or dinner, or a drink and some oysters! read more

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Such a wonderful experience at The Salty Pearl. Food was exceptional. Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend the sparkling red wines. read more

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Went there on the Saturday evening and had oysters, caviar, the focaccia bread and Caesar salad. Everything was delicious, but the Service was a little slow. It took a while to get water and our wine glasses. It's a great place for a date night. I would go back. read more

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I went to the Salty Pearl to meet one of my girlfriends for oysters, wine and to catch up. I've been meaning to check this spot out as I really like Rocky Island Oyster Co when they were in Point Richmond. I was immediately greeted when I came in and checked on frequently as my friend was running late. We ordered a bottle of Blanc de Blancs and two dozen oysters, as oyster are a dollar each when you order a bottle of wine. We also added the grilled garlic bread, shrimp cocktail and anchovies as the table next to us had some that looked terrific. Everything was really good, but unfortunately I didn't get any photos as we had a ton of catching up to do. I did get photos of the desserts as we ordered two out of three. Both were absolutely perfect. The decor of the restaurant is nice with floor to ceiling windows facing 2nd Street. I will say, opt for a table away from the window when the sun is setting unless you've brought sunglasses. I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Salty Pearl is an oyster bar and seafood establishment in Oakland. Service on a Saturday evening was attentive even though the restaurant was busy. Our group opted for their deal that included dollar oysters with a bottle of wine purchase. With that, we enjoyed a bottle of orange wine between a party of three, and maxed out the two dozen oysters. We also enjoyed a half dozen baked oysters, which were covered in butter and garlic, which we soaked up with some bread. Clam chowder was cozy on a cold evening. Definitely a cool deal for their wine and oyster pairing if you're coming with a small group. read more

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This place had been on my list for a while and I finally went, now I can't wait to go back! Beautifully decorated! Great to go with friends or date night. There is community seating at the bar area as well as several 2 and 4 top tables in the dining area. They take reservations, you can find the link to Tock on their website. I came on a Wednesday at 5:30pm and did not need a reservation. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Our server was attentive and one Wednesday they are running a special wine selection and the wine maker came to introduce his wines. They let us try a few before deciding on a bottle which I appreciated. I think they rotate their specials so I recommend following them on Instagram for the latest. Currently they are offering $1 oysters (up to 2 dozen) with the purchase of a bottle of wine and $10 caviar. It's a great deal! The caviar comes with chips and crème fraîche. The oysters were fresh and delicious! Honestly everything we had was great! But the oysters deal is certainly what will bring me back. The desserts, particularly the key lime pie were better than I anticipated. read more

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I recently saw them on social media and I am obsessed with oysters, so I had to check out the oyster happy hour where oysters are only one dollar. It was cute, interior decor, and the music was everything. The thing that I did not like is that our service was terrible. At one point, I even had to go inside of the restaurant (we were sitting outside) to place my order with my waiter. He was not attentive at all, to the point where another waitress had to step in because she saw how we were not being checked up on. We ended up closing out our tab with the other waitress because he never came back to check on us. So I will say the service is a hit or miss depending on who is your server. With that being said, it's one of the best deals for dollar oysters. If you spend $50 or order a bottle of wine that is when they are $1. read more

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Ack! So excited to have an oyster bar so close to home. As much as I love San Francisco, the traffic, crowds, and parking situation make me lazy to consider heading that way for a fresh, seafood meal. With the Salty Pearl so close by, this is now a non-issue. The restaurant ambiance is cozy and casual, yet elegant. We were here on a date and the warm, dimly lit interior was pretty romantic. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The food is fresh and delicious. We ordered the lobster roll (an elevated version from the food truck variety) with Caesar salad, clams casino, grilled garlic bread, and a deconstructed key lime pie dessert. The salad, lobster roll, and key lime pie were outstanding. The clams casino were really tasty and the bread was simple, but good. We can't wait to come back. Definitely have to get oysters next time. If you order a bottle of wine, oysters are a dollar! I also have my eye on the clam chowder and mussels. read more

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Highly recommend! I didn't make reservations, but they had room for me at the bar. Their menu is all small plates to share (if you want), except for the captains platter (which looked amazing). I ordered the shrimp cocktail, bread and butter, boquerones (anchovy fillets), clam chowder and bbq oysters. The plates look small, but you will walk away satisfied. The perfect bite of the evening was a piece of the fillet on the buttered bread. Im still reminiscing about it. The BBQ oysters were really good. Perfectly cooked, so the center was still perfectly soft and warm. It's a casual place, with a friendly atmosphere and just as friendly staff. Great place for small groups or couples to catch up. read more

The Salty Pearl - Shrimp cocktail, boquerones (anchovy fillets) and bread. - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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We have been here a couple of times before and for some reason I just wasn't feeling it. Not sure if it was the service or what but it all felt off. But tonight it was completely on. Dollar oysters if you get a bottle of wine and service rocked. Not sure what changed but definitely for the better. We ordered 2 dozen oysters and a bottle of Pol Clement bubbles. After we demolished the oysters we moved on to the trout dip and BBQ'd oysters. So the BBQ'd oyster were the good, I prefer my variation of Hog Islands recipe and the trout dip with chips was great.And let's not overlook the bread. A big chunk with butter. Overall a great dining experience and recommend to all. Also, it's still Oakland so keep your wits about you. We will be back again and again. So dudes, I know yall'z need alot of help, great place for a date night. Bring your wallet and don't be cheap. read more

I liked everything but the price. We had a lot and a bottle of wine...$280. Decent lobster roll ....$44. Crudo, caviar, oysters $100. Nice staff. Mussels were okay. Classic 2026 dilemma. Caviar is overrated, in general. To do again I'd just go overpriced lobster roll. read more

-The tuna crudo was perfectly balanced & seasoned. -Scallops were cooked just right. -bbq oysters (and the garlic bread!) was 10/10. -friendly service. -low ABV/wine. read more

The Salty Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

I don't have anything bad to say about this place other than for them to charge $45 for their lobster roll. It's a decent lobster roll but I don't think it's worth $45. The portion is very small that only comes with some potato chips. Their $1 oyster with a purchase of a bottle of wine is a great deal! read more

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A nice little oyster bar addition to Jack London Square. I came on the day they had a promo for $1 oyster with the purchase of a bottle and there was surprisingly no wait. The food was good and I love that they put everything on a giant platter so it looks cool. Service was super nice as well and would definitely come back. I hope they have more promos in the future! I also hope they do add more to their menu as it's not so much a dinner place but a happy hour place with the options. read more

The Salty Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

Happy to have finally made it out to try this local oyster and seafood place. The Caesar salad, as many have reviewed, is very good and not your usual creamy dressing. Portion was good as well. The mussels and garlic bread were good, the dipping sauce is very buttery. I wish there were maybe 10% more mussels though. The oysters were really good and very fresh. Will come back another time for their bottle of wine and $1 oysters specials Weds to Sunday. Service was good in taking our order and bringing the food out but water refill never happened even after I asked. Cute spot for a date night. read more

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The oysters were delicious, fresh, and the service was excellent. Right now, they have a special deal $1 per oyster, up to 2 dozen when you purchase a bottle of wine. Additionally, they are dog-friendly if you prefer to sit outside~ read more

The Salty Pearl - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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small and intimate, but nice. I feel like it's a little overpriced for what you get. When we went it v was 4 of us and one server. I believe he was a little overwhelmed. read more

How cute is this spot! I know a few oyster specialty restaurants have opened this year and I was so excited to finally try one of them ~ the Salty Pearl in Jack London. With ample street parking (metered) we had no trouble pulling up in front and cozying up to the bar. Shoutout to the amazing Thursday wait staff, we had everyone's prime attention :) Lobster roll I would come back for, delicious. Oysters were super fresh and not briny, Caesar was solid, and the Clams Casino...it was my first time trying clams served this way (I know, don't come for me!) and I wanted more umph from the clams besides the buttery goodness of the breadcrumbs. Don't get me wrong, being Italian I love a good breadcrumb, but I think the clams could take more of glimmering center stage moment here. The spot is overall super cute and would love to come back and try the Chowder, Rocky Burger, and any of the local wines from Richmond. I remember when this spot was a pop-up near the Craneway Pavilion, much respect for the beautiful new digs! read more

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I love the concept of the salty pearl: a seafood wine bar. I like the ambiance and space: it's large and airy with big windows facing the street. I like the service of the salty pearl, everyone is seemingly lovely. I like the oysters at the salty pearl. I like the salty pearl lobster roll. Clearly, they have a lot going for them. A few things: I haven't found a wine there that I love, and I tried a few. I didn't love the clams casino which were over powered by the bread crumbs, parm and butter, you couldn't taste the clams. I don't love that there is no happy hour which would help with this place, as it's not cheap. I don't love that the dip and lobster roll come with chips, when I think a more elevated cracker or fries would have worked better. The menu is very limited. With that, the oysters have always been incredibly fresh and as mentioned, I really like the space. It's pricey, but quality fresh seafood usually is. Overall, a great spot to check out for oysters. read more

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This place is super hip! It's located in the heart of Jack London Square. I would have to start off by saying that unfortunately some of the reviews of the customer service being bad and the waiters are getting items is true. They have a really cool deal where you could get dollar oysters if you buy a bottle of wine, which is great until I realized how much the bottle of wine is, but it was definitely worth it. It was my first time trying an orange wine and it was not bad but pair very well with the oysters. They are by reservation only and do not have a telephone and have a cancellation policy of $20 per person if you're unable to make it. I arrived upon opening and was sat immediately served water in a candle on the table, but they did not light the candle which made me sad lol. The oysters were the first thing to come out and they were fantastic. I ate all 24 just as I intended. The ceviche tostadas were definitely a two out of five only because it was shrimp that I could have been cooked longer, and it didn't have much flavor. The clam chowder also did not have much flavor, but was very hot upon arrival. The muscles and the oysters were definitely the stars of the show. Unfortunately, did have to ask the waiter a couple of times just for a side of hot sauce and ketchup for our items which I would assume would come with things that we ordered. Would definitely return upon wanting oysters and mussels only. Check it out! read more

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Came here for the oysters. You can get up to 2 dozens $1 oysters if you order a bottle. The food and drink selection wasn't the best. Very small menu. Most food items are around $20 and wine are around $50-60 per bottle. Everything was pretty average. The grilled garlic prawns was the best item that we ordered. We ended up having to get take out somewhere else because nothing else in the menu sound good enough to order. Service was very fast and friendly for a busy friday evening. The bar area is very cute. It was a hot day and for some reason it was hotter inside the restaurant than outside and that ruined it for me. I like that they don't have loud music so you can have a conversation without yelling. Overall it's an ok restaurant to try. I wouldn't go out of my way to get food here. It's more of an wine bar with snacking food. read more

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Was a great first time experience, food was amazing had the oyster and shrimp cocktail... The service was 5 stars Neffy was amazing.. the music and atmosphere was a vibe... read more

The Salty Pearl - Was bomb. Com good - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

First time trying The Salty Pearl! I live in the South Bay and saw this on my feed one day. I was in Oakland for the Kaytranada concert and had to check this place out because I loveeeee fresh oysters AND wine!! Their $1 oyster happy hour is great with a purchase of a bottle of wine. I went by myself but definitely finished that bottle of Chardonnay! I also ordered their grilled shrimp focaccia sandwich was also to die for! I would definitely go back if I was in the area to try more of the food they offer! Ambiance was beautiful- I sat at the bar and the bartender was very kind! I forgot her name, but she was wonderful! read more

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Needed a quick meal before running off to the airport. Great friendly service but food was lacking. 1-2 oysters were questionable in taste, clam chowder was thin and lacked clam flavor, and the lobster roll felt like a cold deli lobster salad. All the food was also heavily under seasoned. The house made hot sauce is fantastic though. NOTE: The business is cashless but also charges a 3% credit card surcharge that I was unaware of until after I had paid. read more

Amazing new find, every dish we tried was incredible. Lobster roll, caviar, trout dip, and fresh oysters were all standouts. The service was top notch and the ambiance was cozy and romantic. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Amazing experience every time! Beautiful raw bar with exceptional service! Only wish they were open on my (service) days offs! But this only makes it all the more special to splurge when we go! Buy the wine bottle eat the oysters, clams, sardines, crudo, dips and Xavier! all the lil fishies our delicious and totally worth it! Love this read more

The Salty Pearl - First round oysters, sardines, trout dip, crudo, prawns - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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Disappointing. Food - not worth to dress up for.. I've been to many oyster bars and I was not impressed with their quality of food. ( in my honest opinion it wasn't fresh for me ) Garlic shrimp - rubber on a stick Bread - can't even finish it ( tasted like 2 weeks old bread ) Clam chowder - tasted like soup in tap water. ( Head chef PLEASE add more seasoning ) there was barely any clam in there. ( Campbell soup has more clams and flavors in a can! ) Dollar oyster for a bottle of wine is not worth it. The original bottles cost about 10 - 25 bucks vs. 70 bucks max. I'm livid, at least put some good pairing wines. YES I said it. Services * 2-3 stars, reserved a table for 5PM, was rushed out of 5:30PM. LOL ( our server was kind enough to check on us though ) Overall hefty price for a mediocre food is not worth coming back for. I was excited about this place but it didn't do justice. read more

Lousy service. No contact information and an automatic $40 charge for a cancelled reservation. Twisted ankle in late afternoon and no way to give them a cancellation. Apparently this isn't exactly restaurant policy. They contacted us within an hour & apologized. They also said they're changing their reservation platform. read more

The Salty Pearl is the kind of place you want to love. It's festive, fun, and brings some much-needed life to Jack London Square. But after a full meal here, I left feeling more annoyed than satisfied. Let's start with the service: friendly, yes, but clearly overwhelmed. There seemed to be only one server for the whole dining room, and we were left sitting for over 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. Even basic things (like resetting the table for our correct party size) were overlooked. Oysters are tasty but steeply priced (nearly $4 each), and the atmosphere is... chaotic. Tables and barstools are jammed so close together it feels like you're dining in a storage closet. The decor is best described as "your quirky aunt's attic"--a jumble of random paintings and mismatched design. Meanwhile, contemporary R&B blasts from the speakers. If that's your vibe, great. If not, good luck tuning it out. They seem more focused on wiping down tables and arranging glasses than taking care of seated guests. And yet--the people running it are genuinely sweet, and you can tell they care. With more staffing and attention to detail, this place could shine. For now, The Salty Pearl is more salt than pearl. read more

Service was exceptional, food was excellent! The best Caesar salad I've had in the Bay Area. The oysters were also spectacular we topped it off with the key lime pie which also was delicious. A little disappointed with the clams casino. Go easy on the breadcrumbs and the bacon with this dish, would like to have been able to taste the clam. Otherwise a fabulous place to enjoy a meal with great music and trendy atmosphere. read more

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Came in on a Thursday night and it was first time it gave me a cozy vibe. I've tried the half shell pink moon oysters and they were fresh and perfect balance. We had the best service with Kim, she gave great customer service from the beginning to the end. I will definitely will back to try other dishes. Oh and the Key Lime Pie is a must try !!! Mannn so good and creamy. read more