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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.7
4.7
1587 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    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 - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Available in Pearl Dive Oyster Palace starting at 4 PM. Raw bar oysters on the half shell are 1/2 price !

What 1,587 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace in DC offers "fresh and delicious oysters" with an outstanding selection that includes "briny and bright to sweet and meaty" varieties. The vibrant atmosphere is lively, though sometimes loud. With "great food and service," standout dishes like shrimp and grits and unique cocktails are must-tries.

1,587 Reviews
  1. robert VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. The apple pie is especially recommended!

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  2. Pat

    Indiana64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience! Great vibe (kinda noisy if you’re up by the bar, but that just added to the experience!). Service was excellent, food was great. Costs can add up with lots of oysters, but the quality made it worth it! Always a stop for us when we visit DC!

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  3. Philip VIP

    Washington DC47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Deliciously fresh oysters and fish. The broiled fish of the day had so much salt and butter that we couldn’t finish it: a little restraint by the cook would have been appreciated. Excellent service from Roxy.

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  4. MichaelCDC

    Washington DC29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Four of us had a really great meal at Pearl Dive last night. The food was as good as I’ve ever had on my many trips to New Orleans. Our server was cheerful, knowledgeable and efficient. It had been a long time since I’d eaten there, but two of our party had done so recently. Prices were reasonable, as we all had three courses for $60 per person, including gratuity. I was glad to go back to Pearl Dive, and am excited to back more often.

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  5. mary VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Pearl Dive. Great oysters , great cocktails, Fun cozy ambience. Staf is friendly and responsive. All the food is delicious. It does get awfully loud but it is a lot of people having fun.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good. Service was attentive. I like Pearl Dive.

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  7. Karin

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good service and good price. Our group of 6 had a great time. Everyone had a different entree and all were enjoyed.

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  8. Emily

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, service, and ambience was excellent.

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  9. David

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We caught up with old friends we hadn't see in a while. We had just the right amount of service and the food was great. Oysters were on point with a solid variety.

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  10. Jacki VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience last night! Our server was delightful. We tried 2 of the hot oyster plates, farro & spinach salad, blackened shrimp, scallops entree and the “cat milk” Thai mussels/shrimp and fish dish. All were delicious! We took some beignettes to go :)

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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 4.7 stars by 1587 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
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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