Award-winning

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.7

1589 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

Location
1612 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Phone number
(202) 319-1612
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Chris Kispert

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Offers

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

Popular dishes

Spicy Shrimp Cocktail
Cocktail Sauce, Lemon. Minimum of 3, please.
- eaUS$3.00
Chopped SaladUS$16.00
Buttermilk-Jalapeno Dressing, Market Vegetables, Avocado, Popcorn Crawfish
Classic Caesar SaladUS$11.00
Romaine, House Croutons, Parmesan, Garlicky-Anchovy Dressing
Burrata & Roasted Acorn SquashUS$16.00
Black Pepper Honey, Pomegranate, EVOO, Balsamic Redux, Grilled Flatbread
Local Beet and Blood Orange SaladUS$16.00
Arugula, Red Onion, Charred Citrus Vinaigrette, Herbed Goat Cheese, Toasted Pine Nuts
Mariscos de CampechanaUS$20.00
Local Oysters, Blue Crab, Spicy Shrimp, Charred Octopus, Tomato-Serrano Salsa, Avocado, Corn Tortillas

Hot Oyster Plates

Rockefeller (3)US$11.00
Broiled Oysters, Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan, Aioli
Tchoupitoulas (3)US$12.00
Oyster Confit, Blue Crab, Tasso Ham, Roasted Corn, Cayenne Hollandaise
Wood Grilled East Coast Oysters (4)US$10.00
Garlic and Red Chile Butter, Gremolata
Angels on Horseback (4)US$11.00
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Oysters, Vin Blanc, Balsamic Reduction

Hot

PD Clam Chowder
Creamy New England Style, Double Smoked Bacon, Corn, Poblano's, Croutons
- CupUS$8.00
- BowlUS$12.00
6pc Blackened ShrimpUS$12.00
Wood Grilled, Garlic Red Chile Butter, Lemon
6pc Southern Fried OystersUS$12.00
Cornmeal Crust, Cayenne Aioli, Lemon
Lobster RangoonUS$15.00
Cream Cheese, Spices, Crispy Wonton, Sweet-n-Spicy Chili Sauce
Wood Grilled OctopusUS$16.00
Chimichurri, Stone Grits, Crispy Onions
Addie's Mussels
Garlic, Shallot, Tomato Concassé, Chicken Stock, Butter, Lemon, Chili Flake, Grilled Baguette
- Half PoundUS$11.00
- PoundUS$17.00

Hand Food

Dive BurgerUS$17.00
Roasted Green Chiles, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cayenne Aioli
Po'Boys Oyster, Shrimp, or CatfishUS$17.00
House Pickles, Diced Onion, Shaved Lettuce, Cayenne Aioli, Dive Fries

Dinner Platters

Served with Bacon Braised Greens, Salt Roasted Potatoes & Southern Slaw

Pennsylvania Amish ChickenUS$21.00
Creole Spicy Fried
Cornmeal Crusted OysterUS$22.00
Cayenne Aioli & Lemon
Blackened ShrimpUS$22.00
Wood Grilled, Garlic Red-Chile Butter, Lemon

Spoon Worthy

Lo Que Los Gatos Sueñan-"What Cats Dream Of"US$28.00
Shrimp, Fish, Mussels, Spinach, Saffron Milk, Grilled Bread
Jambalya Aka Creole 'Paella'US$28.00
Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Mussels, Chicken, Corn & Tomatoes, with Creole Rice & White Wine-Butter Broth

Creole Gumbos

Holy Trinity, Bacon, Tasso Ham, File, Okra, House Spices, Served with Buttered Rice and Garlic Bread

SeafoodUS$26.00
Oyster, Shrimp & Blue Crab
ShrimpUS$23.00
Texas Gulf Shrimp
Chicken & Smoked Andouille SausageUS$25.00

Knife & Fork

Wood Grilled Daily FishUS$27.00
Sage & Native Pecan Brown Butter, Cayenne Stone Grits, Haricots Verts
Blackened CatfishUS$26.00
Oyster & Sausage Dirty Rice, Chili Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Spinach
Steak FritesUS$30.00
Wood Grilled Teres Major, Dive Fries, Charred Scallion Butter, Demi
Cajun Shrimp N GritsUS$26.00
Barbeque Rubbed Shrimp, Cayenne Grits, Bacon Braised Greens, Sherry Butter, Grilled Baguette
Broiled Monkfish TacosUS$26.00
White Corn Tortillas, Jalapeno Jam, Purple Slaw, Pineapple Salsa & Pablano Crema with Black Beans & Rice

Dessert Menu

Ricotta BeignetsUS$10.00
Almond Caramel Dip
Florida Key Lime PieUS$8.00
Graham Cracker Crust - Toasted Meringue - Raspberry Coulis
Tres Leches CakeUS$8.00
Cream Cheese Frosting - Chocolate
Brazos River Bottom Pecan PieUS$8.00
Bourbon Infused Custard - Native Pecans
- A La ModeUS$10.00
Rustic Apple Black Iron Pie
Apple & Cognac Filling - Cinnamon Ice Cream; Allow 15-20 minutes for baking time.
- For 2US$14.00
Dark Chocolate Pot Du CrèmeUS$10.00
Espresso Bean - Almond - Cocoa - Crème Fraiche
Bananas FosterUS$8.00
Banana Ice Cream - Banana Bread Pudding - Rum-Butterscotch - Salted Pecans
Ice Creams
Vanilla, Cinnamon, Caramelized Banana
- per scoopUS$3.00
Sorbets
Apple Cider, Strawberry
- per scoopUS$3.00
Gelatos
Double Dark Chocolate
- per scoopUS$3.00

Rise Up Coffee

Regular & Decaf DripUS$4.00

Espresso

Espresso
- Single ShotUS$4.00
- Double ShotUS$6.00
LatteUS$6.00
CappuccinoUS$6.00

Teas from Harney and Sons

$4.50

Earl Grey
Decaf Ceylon
Sencha Green

Dessert Wine

Roumieu-Lacoste Sauternes, France 2019US$15.00
Ramos Pinto 10yr Tawny PortUS$12.00

Hot and Boozy

$12

Irish Coffee
Jameson, Baileys, Coffee
Hot Toddy
Whiskey, Honey, Lemon

What 1,589 people are saying

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood
District of Columbia
Seafood

Review summary

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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.

1,589 Reviews

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Jermane
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Much has changed since the last time I had dinner here. The food was really good however, once we were seated, we waited 15 minutes before we were greeted by a server.
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PineappleMartiniLover VIP
Denver22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner - good service, delicious food, fun atmosphere. Our only issue was it was very loud due to a large group
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robert VIP
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
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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Pat
Indiana64 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
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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Philip
Washington DC47 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 1589 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.