The Pearl – Tampa

The Pearl – Tampa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Nancy

   Tampa25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a first visit and we will definitely return. The oyster selection was excellent. We shared a burger which came split and separately plated with all the accoutrements. The service was superior.
   

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   Lindsay VIP

   Atlanta3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Place was PACKED when we got there at 5:15pm on a Saturday. They were 30 minutes late seating us even though we had a reservation. The ambiance is fine, they're were just WAY too many people packed in there, we could barely walk back to our seats. Food was fine, but nothing to write home about. Everything we had, down to the dessert, lacked any real flavor. The best part of the experience was our server, she was lovely. And so we're the hosts up front. Not mad about the experience, but we most likely won't go back. There are better places on Water Street.
   

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   Tom

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and great service. Convenient to Amelia center.
   

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   Geoff

   Nashville2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server Mariah was amazing as always. I appreciated her attention and service.
   

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   QUANICA

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The pearl was perfect for date night . The food was amazing. Overall 10/10
   

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   Erin

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a treat to eat here. Firstly, my DIL has a gluten allergy and they take it seriously plus have many options for her to choose. You must try the tater tots w/dipping sauce, it’s what I eat in my dreams! Also they have an INCREDIBLE dessert meal, homemade pies and a few GF options as well. The ambiance is immaculate. I love this place. It’s casual but classy.
   

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   Patricia

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love the food and atmosphere. Go every time before a lightning game.
   

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   stephan

   Tampa17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it. Ambience was very nice. They were busy. Server was Alex and we recommend. I had the snapper and it was excellent. My wife had the chilean sea bass with crab and it too was excellent. There was a casual menu and an upscale menu. Prices seemed on point. Highly recommend. Great for just before hockey too
   

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   Rick

   Seattle1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Not at all what we expected from a Michelin worthy restaurant. The best thing we had was the corn bread jalapeño. The snapper was plain and no taste on a bed of mayo. The shrimp and grits were oily and not impressive. For a staple dish this was a huge disappointment. And it took 25 minutes to bring out a piece of key lime pie which was warm. It want busy so my best assertion is lazy management who didn’t want to be there on Eastern Sunday. Owners take heed. The only thing you have going for you is your location across from Amalie. Don’t kid yourself your restaurant is doing well because of the food quality and lousy service. Truth.
   

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    Lisa Shingleton

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Easter dinner was very special at The Pearl. The food was great! Our party of 4 shared deviled eggs and fried pickles. For dinner we shared clam chowder, nawlins oysters, beet salad, fish/chops and shrimp/ grits. We shared chocolate peanut butter pie for dessert We loved the dining room and the music choice. Thanks for a very memorable meal
    

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