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The Pearl, Bluffton, SC

The Pearl

4.8
4.8
2907 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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, Regional American (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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,907 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.

2,907 Reviews
  1. Dana

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Fabulous dinner and wonderful staff. Calibogue Seafood Stew was amazing!

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  2. Jaime

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love The Pearl! It’s probably the best restaurant in Bluffton. Always a treat!!!

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  3. Ellen

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Price for quantity was off to me. I paid $36 for 3 Shrimp over grits on small plate. $48 for 4 scallops. Couldn't find a bottle of wine under $50. I used to love this restaurant but like many others think price is going up and quantity down. I won't go back just not worth it. Do sad too cause food is good.

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  4. Barbara

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and food was delicious. Great place for a comfortable, relaxing evening!

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  5. kenny

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! Everything was ideal. Highly recommended!

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  6. Renee

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  7. WADE

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  8. Walter

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 2907 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 p.m.
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pearl

55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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, Regional American (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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