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The Pearl, Bluffton, SC

The Pearl

4.8
4.8
2903 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 757-5511
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    REID RICHMOND every Thursday & Friday from 6-9JOHN WASEM every Saturday from 6-9
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,903 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Hot spot

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pearl in Bluffton is a top dining spot with "wonderful food and friendly staff." Known for "delicious seafood" and "amazing cocktails," this restaurant offers an inviting ambiance both inside and on its heated porch. Though noise can be an issue, the "excellent service" and "incredible dining experience" make it a local favorite.

2,903 Reviews
  1. Renee

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, best Valentine’s Day! Great service, great food and delicious specialty drink! If you’re looking for a date night dinner, highly recommend!

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  2. WADE

    VIP

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food outstanding - Service was very good for a full busy Valentine Dinner. Marked this review down because we arrived 3minutes late for reservation and I sent my fiancée in to get our table while I found parking. Our reservation was for the veranda (where I prefer to sit at this restaurant and they seated her inside - even though the questionnaire I just received states ‘outside seating’). Sounds picky - but it was the day she got her ring.

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  3. Walter

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and excellent service. Only complaint, the main dining room is very noisy with no ceiling Tiles to absorb normal talking. Will definitely return and request seating in smaller room.

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  4. Edward

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about The Pearl was fantastic! I will return to Bluffton with the singular purpose of dining again at The Pearl. The best fried green tomatoes you will ever eat!

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  5. Gina

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    67 reviews

    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always fabulous food and the service was outstanding!

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  6. Patricia

    VIP

    Charleston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the top restaurants in Bluffton! We love this place, have never had a bad experience. Everything is wonderful servers are great such a warm inviting atmosphere.

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  7. Jones

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best brussel sprouts in years. Each fish entree was delicious. Service by Nate, our server, was excellent. Will definitely go again.

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  8. Maureen

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was the best … attentive but not annoying. Great cocktails and food!

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  9. Joan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So lovely great birthday celebration for my son and great food. Bacon was raw on the bread pudding, but otherwise great

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  10. Jeff

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Low Country vibe, food and service were top notch.

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FAQs

The Pearl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 757-5511.

The Pearl is rated 4.8 stars by 2903 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pearl

55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Entertainment
    REID RICHMOND every Thursday & Friday from 6-9JOHN WASEM every Saturday from 6-9
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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