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The Pearl, Bluffton, SC

The Pearl

4.7
4.7
2933 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,933 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pearl offers an exquisite dining experience with "fantastic food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the delectable seafood, especially the "redfish entree" and "she crab soup." The ambiance is celebrated for its charm, whether dining indoors or on the porch. A true "gem in Old Town," The Pearl consistently delights visitors and is highly recommended for special occasions.
2,933 Reviews
  1. David

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, waitstaff attentive. Will definitely return.

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  2. Beth

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful! From service to food everything was great! The Brussels sprouts were delicious - loved the cranberries with roasted sprouts rather than bacon which seems the most common. I had a special - tile fish and my husband the ravioli- both were delicious. We will be back. Highly recommended.

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  3. Patty VIP

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good service. True Low Country food!

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  4. Elizabeth

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had yet another wonderful dinner last night at The Pearl. We were celebrating our 1st Wedding Anniversary and our server greeted us with a celebratory glass of champagne! The service was stellar, the food was absolutely delicious and we really had a wonderful time! I can’t say enough good things about our experiences at The Pearl. We highly recommend you try it!!

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  5. Stephen VIP

    Charleston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasantly surprised how good this restaurant was. The Ahi Tuna and shrimp and grits appetizers were wonderful as was the chicken francaise. Waiter was attentive.

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  6. Nicole VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kristin was amazing! She made my birthday celebration so great and fun! The restaurant is super cute and a great, warm vibe and everything was delicious but the fried green tomatoes and the strawberry cake were my FAVORITES! Thank you for making my birthday dinner so fun!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place to eat. Great service and friendly staff. The food was wonderful! 

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  8. SwankyGirl

    Alabama8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very charming, lively atmosphere, great service. Prices were for tourists though…. A little too high priced for what is offered, but all in all a really good dining experience.

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  9. John VIP

    Charleston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So wish the shrimp and grits you had on the main menu was there again as a regular item. Chef made it better than any restaurant on the low country. Still, the rest of menu is great, service is always efficient and friendly and the wine list os solid with good pinot noir options that go well with your food. Finally, the carrot cake and strawberry cake are sublime. So fresh with that homemade feel.

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  10. Jeff

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to the Pearl for a birthday dinner, and noted that in the reservation. Hostess asked if we were there for a birthday and that was the only acknowledgement - not sure why they ask in the first place. Was shown to a small table by the front door with a view through a divider of the service end of the bar. Special occasion seating I guess. Food was very, very good as always. Calamari appetizer was maybe the best I've ever had. Halibut was cooked perfectly, though portion was petite at best. All in all a good meal, but the service was perfunctory as best and not up to a special occasion.

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FAQs

The Pearl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 757-5511.

The Pearl is rated 4.7 stars by 2933 OpenTable diners.

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 45 times today
Google Map for The Pearl

55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
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