Our last two dining experiences were awful. Ambiance and service was great. The food was tragic. I had swordfish that was like tough shake and bake coating. My husband’s lobster seemed thawed from the freezer and stringy. DONE!?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Emily Cassel
STUNNING ambiance, the food was incredible, love that it was within the same block as our hotel (The Faraway) for our first night in town! We went to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary, and they gifted us champagne to celebrate! That cornbread was phenomenal- best I’ve ever had (and we live in Charleston, SC, so that’s significant)! My husband isn’t a fish lover typically, but LOVED the daily catch (branzino) - it was very flavorful and bright, and came whole and deboned (epic). Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve C
Wow, what a change. Been going there for years usually several times each year. This year will be the last.
Food, which had always been the best around, has lost their way.
The owners/chef seem to be interested in delivering an insta moment and catering to that crowd vs delivering a fine dining experience that used to be so consistent.
Pearl, hope next season you go back to being great instead of relying on word of mouth from years gone by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Emily Chen
Rating should be much higher!! We loved the food and service. Swordfish and chicken mains were great !
AV 79
The rating on the Pearl should be much higher. The food was amazing!! Was a very pleasant experience and I can’t wait to go back!! Love the names of some of the creative cocktails as well. Fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wolfram Radke
The Pearl is an upmarket American-Asian fusion restaurant. The cuisine is innovative, with fresh ingredients. Service is great. If seated indoors, the table next to the cash register is not ideal because service staff needs to go there each time they book an order. Kids are welcome but they definitely need to be prepared to try new food (there's the kids' staple of chicken fingers etc. on the menu but why go to a place like the Pearl to order something like that?). Definitely a place to go when on Nantucket.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ann McAllister
Love everything about this place. Highly professional and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nina Brajdic
The bar is so beautiful, so is the restaurant itself. The food was very good and the presentation was on point! We started with ceviche and beef tartare, finished with potatoes and steak - which was absolutely amazing!! Thank you Svetlana and Kevin for great service and fun time!
Jennifer Svestka
This was our last and worst dinner for the week on Nantucket. It is our second time coming here (first back in 2020) and it’s nothing like it was. The service was so painfully slow that we asked for the check as soon as the food came, put it in boxes, and left. We voiced our dissatisfaction and never even received an “I’m sorry.” Do not waste your money or your time.
Kid-friendliness: Not at all kid friendly. Do not come here with small children.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Justin Doyle
Fantastic food in a beautiful garden. Decedent Allen Brothers steak in incredible Umami au poivre. Delightful infused branzino. Crispy rice in the salad. Loved.
This place used to be amazing / top notch… I’m not sure if it’s under new ownership or what, but the drinks are watered down and still the most expensive ones in town. I had to beg for a glass of water, and then they gave me like 3 ounces in a small glass. Really disappointed. The Pearl used to be my favorite place on the island, but the vibe is different now, and I’m not interested anymore, sadly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Mitchell Roberts
Beautiful restaurant in the heart of Nantucket. Service is terrific and food is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stacey McKenzie
The pearl was an experience.The place was modern, white, and romantic.Service overall was good. Our table was ready quickly, and the food came out quick. The server had knowledge and knew the menu.The food by itself is Asian inspired. Some dishes were good. Some were great. I will mention only the highlights - cornbread, rangoons, and short rib.The Coctails were ok. The first one that we ordered was really small. The second round was a full cup. The taste overall was ok. Prices were ridiculously expensive.Dessert wasn't as good as expected.It's not a dessert place.I would visit again, yes. There is something interesting and unique at this place.
Parking: Curbside parking if available
Kid-friendliness: I would not bring my child there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Klaudia Pyz
My mom and I were physically pushed out of the bar downstairs by a worker by simply waking into the bar! We were told it was “private” but there’s no sign, bouncer or anything to indicate. You can’t push your patrons.
Service: 1
Chris M
Newly revamped dining rooms, private spaces, and bar. Furnishings are top notch with complementary lighting. imaginative dishes; crispy carrots and the pea shoot fried rice were standouts. friendly service too.
Our last two dining experiences were awful. Ambiance and service was great. The food was tragic. I had swordfish that was like tough shake and bake coating. My husband’s lobster seemed thawed from the freezer and stringy. DONE!?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
STUNNING ambiance, the food was incredible, love that it was within the same block as our hotel (The Faraway) for our first night in town! We went to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary, and they gifted us champagne to celebrate! That cornbread was phenomenal- best I’ve ever had (and we live in Charleston, SC, so that’s significant)! My husband isn’t a fish lover typically, but LOVED the daily catch (branzino) - it was very flavorful and bright, and came whole and deboned (epic). Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, what a change.
Been going there for years usually several times each year. This year will be the last.
Food, which had always been the best around, has lost their way.
The owners/chef seem to be interested in delivering an insta moment and catering to that crowd vs delivering a fine dining experience that used to be so consistent.
Pearl, hope next season you go back to being great instead of relying on word of mouth from years gone by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Rating should be much higher!! We loved the food and service. Swordfish and chicken mains were great !
The rating on the Pearl should be much higher. The food was amazing!! Was a very pleasant experience and I can’t wait to go back!! Love the names of some of the creative cocktails as well. Fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Pearl is an upmarket American-Asian fusion restaurant. The cuisine is innovative, with fresh ingredients. Service is great. If seated indoors, the table next to the cash register is not ideal because service staff needs to go there each time they book an order. Kids are welcome but they definitely need to be prepared to try new food (there's the kids' staple of chicken fingers etc. on the menu but why go to a place like the Pearl to order something like that?). Definitely a place to go when on Nantucket.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love everything about this place. Highly professional and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bar is so beautiful, so is the restaurant itself. The food was very good and the presentation was on point!
We started with ceviche and beef tartare, finished with potatoes and steak - which was absolutely amazing!! Thank you Svetlana and Kevin for great service and fun time!
This was our last and worst dinner for the week on Nantucket. It is our second time coming here (first back in 2020) and it’s nothing like it was. The service was so painfully slow that we asked for the check as soon as the food came, put it in boxes, and left. We voiced our dissatisfaction and never even received an “I’m sorry.” Do not waste your money or your time.
Kid-friendliness: Not at all kid friendly. Do not come here with small children.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fantastic food in a beautiful garden. Decedent Allen Brothers steak in incredible Umami au poivre. Delightful infused branzino. Crispy rice in the salad. Loved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This place used to be amazing / top notch… I’m not sure if it’s under new ownership or what, but the drinks are watered down and still the most expensive ones in town. I had to beg for a glass of water, and then they gave me like 3 ounces in a small glass. Really disappointed. The Pearl used to be my favorite place on the island, but the vibe is different now, and I’m not interested anymore, sadly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Beautiful restaurant in the heart of Nantucket. Service is terrific and food is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The pearl was an experience.The place was modern, white, and romantic.Service overall was good. Our table was ready quickly, and the food came out quick. The server had knowledge and knew the menu.The food by itself is Asian inspired. Some dishes were good. Some were great. I will mention only the highlights - cornbread, rangoons, and short rib.The Coctails were ok. The first one that we ordered was really small. The second round was a full cup. The taste overall was ok. Prices were ridiculously expensive.Dessert wasn't as good as expected.It's not a dessert place.I would visit again, yes. There is something interesting and unique at this place.
Parking: Curbside parking if available
Kid-friendliness: I would not bring my child there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
My mom and I were physically pushed out of the bar downstairs by a worker by simply waking into the bar! We were told it was “private” but there’s no sign, bouncer or anything to indicate. You can’t push your patrons.
Service: 1
Newly revamped dining rooms, private spaces, and bar. Furnishings are top notch with complementary lighting. imaginative dishes; crispy carrots and the pea shoot fried rice were standouts. friendly service too.
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