Little Pearl

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   Joey

   New York City

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The experience was decent overall, but it fell short in several key areas. Our server had an overly intense, high-energy approach, which felt more distracting than welcoming. Additionally, the 2.5% credit card fee left a bad taste—feeling unnecessary and out of place when spending hundreds of dollars on what’s meant to be a fine dining experience. The lobster dish was a disappointment—it was difficult to remove from the shell and smothered in sauce, making it messy and frustrating to eat. The presentation of the fin dish was unimpressive, and the cheese course felt like an afterthought, offering small portions of good cheese bulked up with large chunks of fruit. The saffron sorbet, while attempting to be innovative, missed the mark and didn’t stand out. One of the biggest drawbacks was the concept of a constantly changing menu every 45 days. While it’s an ambitious approach, it made the dishes feel like experimental work in progress rather than perfected, signature offerings. This lack of refinement hurt the overall experience, leaving us feeling like test subjects rather than guests at an established, polished restaurant. On the positive side, the wine list was excellent, though it was disappointing that our waiter couldn’t provide much guidance. The octopus hot dogs were the clear highlight of the meal—unique, flavorful, and well-executed. However, despite moments of promise, the restaurant ultimately doesn’t quite live up to its aspirations, feeling more focused on novelty than delivering a truly exceptional dining experience.
   

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   Rob

   New York City

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delightful staff, cozy environment, and wonderful food. Always a special evening
   

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   Eugenia

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Fave place in KW. Redefines fine dining, wonderful service. Pricey, but Tasting Menu has incredible choices. All I can say about the food is bring on the Michelin Stars!
   

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   Richard

   New York City

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went at the suggestion of my son and daughter-in-law who had celebrated their tenth anniversary at the restaurant. Food was excellent and creative. Wish we lived here to return more often.
   

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   Melissa

   Charlotte

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been coming to Key West every year for 6 years, and we always come to The Little Pearl! The food is amazing and the staff is knowledgeable and kind. It is a must for us, every time. If you want a unique culinary experience, this is it.
   

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   nick

   Cleveland

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been there before - a very good experience , each time. I highly recommend
   

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   Michelle

   Charleston

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the moment we walked in, we loved this little gem! We had a reservation for 5pm and were able to pick our seats. We were immediately greeted by our server who was fabulous! Their menu is a chefs tasting and you are presented with options for four courses. The lobster and ceviche were my favorite. However all of our options we ordered were very good! We will definitely go back! Thank you for a fantastic date night.
   

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   John

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful tastes, served in 4 courses, to create a perfect delight for the palate. We had oysters and stone crab add ons, which was just right. Off the beaten path, so you have to work to find it. Our server, Heather, was pleasant and attentive. The second time in 2 trips to Key West in 2 years. We’ll be back again soon.
   

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   Ted

   Charleston

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Unique and great food! Our waitress was wonderful and we love the ambiance!
   

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    Jeanne

    Philadelphia

    40 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    Very disappointing. Servers were rude. Food was below average and super expensive. Save your money.
    

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