Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen

$$ • Cajun, Gluten-Free

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617 Ames St, Elk Rapids
(231) 264-0530

About Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen offers great Cajun cooking, with excellent meals and friendly, professional service. Known as a portal to New Orleans, the restaurant has gained a reputation for its authentic New Orleans cuisine in Northern Michigan. The menu features highly recommended dishes like swordfish special, crawfish étouffée, shrimp and grits, Louisiana Jambalaya, Seafood Jambalaya, and Shrimp Creole, with every bite praised for its flavor. The lively atmosphere enhances the dining experience, and there is a patio available for outdoor dining, where guests can enjoy live music. The restaurant also provides a separate veg/vegan menu with clearly marked options, which is appreciated in a small tourist town. However, parking is limited. The staff is commended for their attentiveness and accuracy in delivering orders, ensuring a delightful experience for all guests. While service may vary, many find the food and atmosphere make up for any issues. Making reservations online is highly recommended to ensure a spot at this popular location.

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Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen Reviews

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4.6
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Amazing food! Jambalaya was so good!

The bartender (at least the one on Sunday 10/19/25) needs to be fired. Period! She only cares about customers that are regulars I guess. I feel like speaking to the manager was a waste of my breath! I was offered a table instead of what should have happened which is offered my seat back at the bar, a drink in front of me and her escorted out to her car! NO, not any customer should be ignored like myself and my husband was! This is not the first time! You don’t have a tab that...read full review

I call Pearl’s the Portal to New Orleans!💜💚💛 I’ve been around the globe, and this was the best meal of my life from start to finish! Between four of us we had the swordfish special, crawfish étouffée, shrimp and grits, chicken Alfredo, cobbler, and bananas foster. Every bite was better than the one before - we all agreed! I’m from the south, so to find this NOLA gem in northern Michigan was nothing short of magical!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 9PM
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 10AM - 9PM
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