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The Pearl, Boston, MA

The Pearl

4.3
4.3
47 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Southern hospitality with city sophistication. Welcome to The Pearl at South Bay, a contemporary seafood grill and raw bar on District Avenue at South Bay. The Pearl is committed to a high quality culinary experience will serve handmade cocktails from a patio-accessible bar. District Avenue is a one-minute walk from the Newmarket T station and a two-minute bus ride from Andrew. Owned and operated by Roxbury natives, hiring local, buying local, and serving local is baked into our DNA.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 288-8810
  • Website
    https://www.thepearlsouthbay.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    20 District Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  • Area
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pearl offers "excellent, friendly service" with a warm atmosphere enhanced by jazz music. Guests praise the "amazing food," especially the brunch and chowder. While some visits have been inconsistent, the staff's attentiveness and welcoming nature often make it a delightful dining spot. Enjoy the outdoor patio and try the charbroiled oysters!

47 Reviews

  1. Adam

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak and eggs for Sunday brunch with a delicious cocktail to start the day, what else can you ask for?

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    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was definitely a great dining experience! Customer service was great and the food was amazing! I’ll be back when I travel to the area again.

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    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had our monthly girls brunch and we loved it!!! Will go back again

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  4. Arielis

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good vibe. Out waiter was absolutely fantastic. The drinks were very good, we only had apps but they did not disappoint!

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  5. James

    VIP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food, service and vibe! Love it there!

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  6. RJ

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was welcoming, but the food seemed a bit overpriced. The drinks were good. Food was good. Intimate space.

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  7. Kathe

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love The Pearl - great food, great vibe, great PEOPLE

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  8. Philip

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The charbroiled oysters are simply fantastic. The service was efficient and timely.

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  9. Anne

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat on the outdoor patio. Service was great, everyone who works there seems very friendly and service was very prompt. One of my friends ordered a “spicy” cocktail that was way too hot. The server responded immediately to the request to replace it, no extra charge. Mussels appetizer was very good. Caesar salad was just okay. My companions both got swordfish kabobs that they said were good.

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  10. Ann

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I met a group of friends at The Pearl for drinks and dinner. We had a lovely evening. We tried many items from the menu - oysters, chicken wings, burgers, chowder - and, we all enjoyed our food very much. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. My only complaint, and it's a small one, is that the music was louder than it needed to be.

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FAQs

The Pearl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 288-8810.

The Pearl is rated 4.3 stars by 47 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

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Google Map for The Pearl

20 District Ave, Boston, MA 02125

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Dorchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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