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The Pearl, Bluffton, SC

The Pearl

4.7
4.7
2974 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 2,974 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pearl in Bluffton offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like shrimp and grits, redfish, and seafood stew. Guests praise the "great service" and "delicious food," describing it as "probably the best restaurant in Bluffton." The atmosphere is charming, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Highly recommended!
2,974 Reviews
  1. Donna VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been to the Pearl before. Forgot how much we enjoyed our meal in the past. All 4 of us had a fantastic meal.

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  2. Janice VIP

    Charleston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Food was delicious snd service was professional. We will be back!

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  3. Debra VIP

    Cleveland8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m not sure what happened in our experience but it was not favorable. We ordered our food. Appetizers and main meal. Our server came back after 30 minutes and asked if he could place our main order. We stated we never received our appetizers yet. We waited another 15 minutes to get the appetizer. When they arrived they were very good. But then we waited another 45 minutes for our main meal. Tables around us had all received their meals. I spoke with the manager and explained we had been there 90 minutes with no meal. We ended up taking one meal to go as we were not willing to stay any longer. The manager was very conciliatory about our complaints and did not charge us anything. The food we did eat was great and the overall atmosphere was good.

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  4. StevenA VIP

    Indiana21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and the service was terrific also!

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  5. Mike

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, recommend anytime you’re in the area, nice local spot.

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  6. Allison VIP

    Minneapolis21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sherry was awesome! Thanks for always making our visits to The Pearl so much fun.

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  7. Karen

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pearl’s remains our favorite place to gather with friends. My birthday dinner on the front porch began with a festive glass of bubbly. The Crisped Red Snapper with Jasmine rice and vegetables was perfection. The Strawberry Cake is shared at every visit.

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  8. Nancy

    Coastal Georgia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious dinner, great service by our waiter Gabriel.

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  9. rick

    Charleston11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our service was terrible. We have been to this restaurant several times and couldn’t believe what A bad experience it was. Very disappointed.

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  10. Kevin VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Nate was excellent. Food and cocktails delicious!

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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 4.7 stars by 2974 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
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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