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Pearly Queen, London, Greater London

Pearly Queen

4.6
4.6
105 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative

Pearly Queen is a new oyster, seafood and wine bar in Shoreditch from renowned chef, Tom Brown, of Cornerstone fame. Think top notch oysters and seafood, beautifully plated fish dishes, cocktails curated by Three Sheets, interesting wines from small producers, and great tunes!

Explore our great value Chef's Choice menus, with 4 sharing plates for lunch at £30 per guest and 8 sharing plates for dinner at £45 per guest.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8161 0399
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Brown

Experiences

  • Oyster Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our Oyster Happy Hour, Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm to 6pm. Half a dozen Carlingford oysters with a Champagne mignonette, and a glass of sparkling Crémant de Limoux for £18. All our bar snacks are also available during these times.
    Oyster Happy Hour photo

What 105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Seafood

  • East London

    Innovative

  • East London

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pearly Queen is a seafood lover's paradise with "outstanding" fish dishes and "exceptional" service. The "sublime" buffalo oysters and innovative flavors make it a must-visit. While some found the atmosphere lively and service occasionally slow, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "beautifully presented" food and attentive staff.

105 Reviews
  1. Alexander

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luca was great! Thanks for the lovely food and service!
    Pearly QueenResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Alexander, We are so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us! Luca is indeed a valuable member of our team, and we are glad that his service made your visit memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  2. Gareth

    VIP

    London

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, pitch perfect service, a pretty perfect meal all things considered.
    Pearly QueenResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Gareth, Thank you for the 5-star review! It's great to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be pitch perfect. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  3. david

    London

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had been to Cornstone before and were looking forward to this place, esp as recently the latter had closed down.... On arriving the waitress showed us to a bar seating area, I mentioned we'd requested a nice quiet table, she then said it was that or nothing, I was quite shocked... Then a supervisor came over and I said the same thing, we were past customers of cornerstone and had requested a nice quiet table, same response.... We found this quite rude, especially when they had tables downstairs.... So it was the bar or go elsewhere.... So much for a romantic meal... On being seated i went to the loo downstairs, that was damp and smelt bad, sadly another negative....  The food arrived which seemed ages from when we ordered it, 12 oysters @ £58 (when u can get 6 for £11 in whitstable )..... they were delicious however.... Then the Kuiv and the lasagna another 20 min after.... One wonders if they were short staffed that evening.... I had to ask several times for a glass of wine (which we were charged double and only received 1 glass 🤷‍♂️).... Dessert was lovely.... Overall the food was nice, the ambiance not so and the service not great (except off anastasiia)  she was friendly and helpful....   The bill for 2 was £228.... Not cheap I sadly wouldn't go back.... Definitely not cornerstone and can't see it getting a star anytime soon sadly....

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  4. Olivier

    London

    66 reviews

    3.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was tasty, service was inatentive. Could have been an amazing experience. The place decoration is superb
    Pearly QueenResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Olivier, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your recent visit. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our decor superb. We apologise for the service. Your comments will be shared with our staff to ensure we address this issue. We hope you will visit again in the future. Warmest regards, PQ

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  5. Christopher

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place..amazing oysters, nice service and just a great place.
    Pearly QueenResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Christopher, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed the oysters. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  6. helene

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tom Brown knows seafood. Pearly Queen is extraordinary—every single thing I put in my mouth was sublime. My sole critique is the tasting menu, at 45 poinds per person, seems reasonable at first glance until you realize its not enough food, and leave still hungry.
    Pearly QueenResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Helene, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Pearly Queen. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our seafood offerings and found every dish sublime. We appreciate your feedback regarding the tasting menu as we are always looking for ways to enhance our guest's experience. We hope you'll visit us again soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  7. Quyen

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beyond my expectations. A great atmosphere in terms of friendly, attentive and professional service. The food was excellent as expected and the ability to surprise with flavours was what made the food and drinks magical. My friend and I had a lovely time and I would recommend ❤️
    Pearly QueenResponded on 9 December 2024
    Dear Quyen, Thank you for your review! We are so pleased to hear that your experience exceeded your expectations! It's great to hear that our team provided a welcoming atmosphere and you enjoyed the food and drinks. Thank you for recommending us! We look forward to welcoming you and your friend back for another lovely time. Warmest regards, PQ

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  8. Scott

    VIP

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant dinner for 8 people, the best oysters / seafood restaurant in London.
    Pearly QueenResponded on 9 December 2024
    Dear Scott, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are glad to hear that you had a brilliant dinner and enjoyed the oysters and seafood offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warmest regards, PQ

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  9. Christopher

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious from start to finish. Stand outs include the deep fried oyster and crab bun but everything was very good indeed. Chose wine at the cheaper end of the range and both red and white were excellent. Service great and we are already looking forward to returning soon.
    Pearly QueenResponded on 6 December 2024
    Dear Christopher, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear you had a great experience at Pearly Queen. It's wonderful to know that the deep-fried oyster and crab bun stood out to you. We're also glad that you enjoyed your wine selection. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  10. Richard

    Hertfordshire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Pearly Queen having been to Cornerstone a few years ago. Had high expectations after Cornerstone and our expectations were exceeded. Incredibly high quality of food and really attentive service from everyone who looked after us. We loved every single course and dish that we had. Possible the best ever clam dish that I’ve ever had ! Thank you team Pearly Queen for a fantastic lunch and afternoon.
    Pearly QueenResponded on 6 December 2024
    Dear Richard, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Pearly Queen! We're so pleased to hear that your visit exceeded your expectations. We strive to create memorable culinary experiences for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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FAQs

Pearly Queen is rated 4.6 stars by 105 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
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pearly Queen

44 Commercial St, London, Greater London E1 6LT

Additional information

  • Area
    Spitalfields
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Brown
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