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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.8
4.8
1558 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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 1,558 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 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 offers a delightful seafood experience with "great food and great service." Guests rave about the "fresh and delicious oysters" and commend the "friendly and attentive staff." While the atmosphere is lively, it can get "extremely loud inside," making outdoor seating preferable for conversations.

1,558 Reviews
  1. Bryce

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service. Will visit again!

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  2. Moira

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great oyster selection and the chopped salad with popcorn crawfish is… mwah! Delicious.

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  3. Jalen

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brianna was so sweet. She was very nice. Great food as well.

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  4. Pamela

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, and our server, Breanna, was even greater. Perfect blend of delicious food and excellent service.

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  5. Zyel

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I began the evening by meeting the host, who was incredibly sweet. I settled at a table and ordered a drink and some oysters. The server, who was both knowledgeable and attentive, offered excellent recommendations on the varieties of oysters available. Later, I enjoyed a plate of delicious scallops. After the show I came to DC for, I returned and treated myself to the fried chicken, which was cooked to perfection.

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  6. Stevie

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from our server! She knew the menu and made awesome recommendations

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  7. Jack

    VIP

    New York City

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The raw oysters, fried oysters, Addie’s mussels, Jambalaya, and Lo Que Los Gatos Sueñan were delicious. The Caesar Salad had no flavor…none. No anchovy flavor…

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  8. Leni

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always happy with Black restaurants. Food was reliably excellent if not exceptional - we had blackened catfish and blackened shrimp. Service was attentive, congenial and responsive. Good value for increasingly expensive DC restaurant scene.

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  9. David

    VIP

    Washington DC

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were exceptional, but the noise just too loud for conversation. Will definitely go back, but not on a weekend.

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  10. Ashley

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fantastic food and great service, but it is a little pricey.

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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 4.8 stars by 1558 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 25 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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