The Pearl

4.3

48 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:00 PM

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood 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 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
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 48 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
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

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!

48 Reviews

A
Adam
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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Kay
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was below average and Drinks weren’t well made. Service was terrible, sat at my table for 30 minutes before anyone came over to see if we were being helped.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 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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OpenTable Diner
Cancun
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 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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Arielis
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 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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James
VIP
Baltimore
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 27, 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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RJ
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 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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Kathe
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 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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Philip
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 17, 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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Anne
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 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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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 48 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

Dec 25, 2024

9:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

20 District Ave, Boston, MA 02125

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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 Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thepearlsouthbay.com/
Phone number
(617) 288-8810

The Pearl

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What 48 people are saying

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Review summary

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