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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.8
4.8
1574 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices.

The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 319-1612
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Kispert
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Logan Circle
  • Cross Street
    On 14th Street between Q and Corcoran Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is accessible via metro. We are a short walk from both the Dupont Circle and U-Street/Cardozo Metro Stations.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Offers

  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 17:00 - 21:30
    Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday! We know its hump day but Pearl Dive Oyster Palace wants to help you relax. Enjoy half off bottles of wine with purchase of dinner. Promotion is every Wednesday and save big on our bottle selections. All curated to pair perfectly with your meal.

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  • OYSTERMANIA

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 17:00 - 21:30
    Available in Pearl Dive Oyster Palace starting at 4 PM. Raw bar oysters on the half shell are 1/2 price !

What 1,574 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace in DC offers an exceptional seafood dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." The oysters, particularly the "Cotuit oysters," are celebrated by many. The atmosphere is lively and casual, ideal for both brunch and dinner. Standout dishes like "what cats dream of" and gumbo are frequently praised.

1,574 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, service was prompt and attentive. I recommend. Do not drive but take a taxi or Uber. Parking was nuts!

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  2. Grace

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is a great seafood spot in DC! They had a selection of 6 different oysters to choose from and had an extensive menu of other seafood options. I do think the price of the oysters were somewhat expensive ($3.40 per oyster), but would be a good option for a happy hour after work sitting at the bar. Overall, I loved the ambience, food, and service. Great drinks, too!! I got the espresso martini and it was lovely.

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  3. Stephen

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Roxy was an amazing server. Engaged and made us feel like we were regulars. Food was delicious. Lively atmosphere and apparently happy hour is a draw, which will we find if true out another time.

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  4. Stephanie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Everything we ate was delicious, I had some fantastic Cotuit oysters, my dirty martini was FILTHY, service was exceptional.

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  5. Richard

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had shrimp gumbo and “what cats dream of” - both excellent. Our server was very accommodating. This was our second visit and there will definitely be a third.

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  6. Nemo

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun dinner! Great value for DC. The oysters were amazing

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  7. grace

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, octopus appetizer portion was very small. Everything else is ok.

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  8. James

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were amazing. Service was great. Definitely worth it.

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  9. Joseph

    VIP

    Washington DC

    207 reviews

    4.0

    207 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent drinks, superior service (by Devin?), amazing "what cats dream of", really lousy ceviche (no fish), somewhat good baked oysters. Love the atmosphere.

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  10. Alexis

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best brunch and drinks in DC … been a fav for more than a decade!

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FAQs

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 319-1612.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is rated 4.8 stars by 1574 OpenTable diners.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

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Google Map for Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

1612 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    On 14th Street between Q and Corcoran Streets
  • Area
    Logan Circle
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is accessible via metro. We are a short walk from both the Dupont Circle and U-Street/Cardozo Metro Stations.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Kispert
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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