Award-winning

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Name: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
Address: 1612 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 319-1612
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1559 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

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.

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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
Website
http://www.pearldivedc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Chris Kispert

Location
1612 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighbourhood
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 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 1,559 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,559 Reviews

K
Kathryn
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first visit to Pearl Dive and the food was fresh and fantastic. It won’t be my last visit.
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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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M
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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J
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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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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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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S
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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J
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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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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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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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 1559 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today