This place is ok. We got the oyster, and I was surprised how unflavored it tastes, and I've eaten oysters around the world. The only reason I am giving this place a 4 star is because of the gumbo. OMG, the best I've ever had. Can't stop thinking about it. A must for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lisa Dee Smith
Ya'll listen. I'm crazy hooked on this place. Emily, Cody and Hannah were all superb in every way. I met new friends, had amazing food, excellent customer service. All around superb experience. ❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peel and Eat Shrimp, Tuna Tartar
Jim Cossitt
Decent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Alyce N.
We have been going to Pearlz for 10 years. Always loved their oysters. Tonight we had the worst oysters we have had in Charleston. They were tasteless, several dead crabs were found in the oysters and several were dirty and looked "green". We politely told and showed our server and the best she was able to comp us was $10. I know this was not her decision. It will be a long time before I will even consider going back to Pearlz. I am so disappointed.
Erin F.
The food was good but pricey for the quality. We found the crab dip was delicious and it was served with warm focaccia-like bread. The Oysters Rockefeller were good but surprisingly bland. Service was decent, and it was a fun vibe, but with so many amazing options in Charleston we'd probably try another place next time. Still, I'm glad we went!
David O'Donnell
Oysters were a bit watery, but that is probably a seasonal issue. Enjoyed our visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
patric jang
Fantastic food, server was attentive. All the recs were ?. We had the shrimp/grits, crab cakes, dozen varietal oysters, and tuna tartar. eeeevvverything was ?happy hour from 4pm on weekdays, couple bucks off on some of the main
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits
Lisa T.
We ordered the mahi fish special and crab cakes. The grilled fish was tender and flavorful and was served with a rice containing andouilles sausage - super yummy. The crab cakes were delicious as was the slaw served along with it.
Roksana H.
Food, Service, and Ambiance all were great. My husband and me , decided to come Charleston(SC) suddenly from Atlanta for a short vacation. We were hungry and in midtown we found this restaurant.The personal, all are great. Quality was great. I recommend Fish of the day. Friendly people. Close to the parking.
Joelle
We have never experienced worse service. We got on the waitlist, were told it would be 2-15 minute wait. After 30 mins of no text, we went to check. She said she'll clear a table for us and we were sat 15 minutes after that. A waitress came another 15 minutes later to greet us and apologized that she didnt come sooner. At this point, we had been waiting an hour for a table/waitress, when we were initially told “2-15 minutes”. We decided to order food and drinks at once so it would be faster service. We didn't receive our drinks until 25 minutes later! The waitress came back and said "Sorry I thought someone brought these out, but I had them rush the order. Your food will be out in a minute." We asked for straws so we can drink and she said she'll be right back with them. We didnt receive our food (or straws) for at least a half hour after that! Another waiter brought the food out, and we asked him for the straws that she never brought out. We didnt see our waitress again until she brought the check out, after asking a third waitress we saw for the bill because we were completely ignored at that point. It's like she completely forgot about us because we were sitting outside. She kept apologizing for not checking on us at all but we just wanted to leave at that point. We were sat an hour after expected, and food came out another hour later. We had to wait 2 hours to finally be able to eat. This was definitely the worst service we've ever received and not at all worth what we paid.
Absolutely amazing meal here tonight! I enjoyed a half dozen of their varietal of oysters and half dozen of the char broiled oysters along with an amazing wedge salad. Hubby had the grilled black bass with red rice & beans and asparagus. Sooooo goood!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Christopher Shaw
First time here and totally blown away. The oysters on the half shell were incredible. Low salinity, fresh and freakin’ delicious. Also enjoyed Oysters Rockefeller with Blantons single!! The staff were more than accommodating with a wonderful waterfront vibe?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pearlz House Salad, Fried Oysters
Janice Marley
A friend recommended this place. We are very happy we went. Great food, great service. Oysters were shucked perfectly. We had St. James oysters. Shrimp and grits well done and tasty. We also had the fritters....yum. don't miss this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits, Key Lime Pie
jim rafeld
It was well worth the 30 minutes wait. Service was great. The food was fantastic!
This place is ok. We got the oyster, and I was surprised how unflavored it tastes, and I've eaten oysters around the world. The only reason I am giving this place a 4 star is because of the gumbo. OMG, the best I've ever had. Can't stop thinking about it. A must for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ya'll listen. I'm crazy hooked on this place. Emily, Cody and Hannah were all superb in every way. I met new friends, had amazing food, excellent customer service. All around superb experience. ❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peel and Eat Shrimp, Tuna Tartar
Decent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
We have been going to Pearlz for 10 years. Always loved their oysters. Tonight we had the worst oysters we have had in Charleston. They were tasteless, several dead crabs were found in the oysters and several were dirty and looked "green". We politely told and showed our server and the best she was able to comp us was $10. I know this was not her decision. It will be a long time before I will even consider going back to Pearlz. I am so disappointed.
The food was good but pricey for the quality. We found the crab dip was delicious and it was served with warm focaccia-like bread. The Oysters Rockefeller were good but surprisingly bland. Service was decent, and it was a fun vibe, but with so many amazing options in Charleston we'd probably try another place next time. Still, I'm glad we went!
Oysters were a bit watery, but that is probably a seasonal issue. Enjoyed our visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food, server was attentive. All the recs were ?. We had the shrimp/grits, crab cakes, dozen varietal oysters, and tuna tartar. eeeevvverything was ?happy hour from 4pm on weekdays, couple bucks off on some of the main
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits
We ordered the mahi fish special and crab cakes. The grilled fish was tender and flavorful and was served with a rice containing andouilles sausage - super yummy. The crab cakes were delicious as was the slaw served along with it.
Food, Service, and Ambiance all were great. My husband and me , decided to come Charleston(SC) suddenly from Atlanta for a short vacation. We were hungry and in midtown we found this restaurant.The personal, all are great. Quality was great. I recommend Fish of the day. Friendly people. Close to the parking.
We have never experienced worse service. We got on the waitlist, were told it would be 2-15 minute wait. After 30 mins of no text, we went to check. She said she'll clear a table for us and we were sat 15 minutes after that. A waitress came another 15 minutes later to greet us and apologized that she didnt come sooner. At this point, we had been waiting an hour for a table/waitress, when we were initially told “2-15 minutes”. We decided to order food and drinks at once so it would be faster service. We didn't receive our drinks until 25 minutes later! The waitress came back and said "Sorry I thought someone brought these out, but I had them rush the order. Your food will be out in a minute." We asked for straws so we can drink and she said she'll be right back with them. We didnt receive our food (or straws) for at least a half hour after that! Another waiter brought the food out, and we asked him for the straws that she never brought out. We didnt see our waitress again until she brought the check out, after asking a third waitress we saw for the bill because we were completely ignored at that point. It's like she completely forgot about us because we were sitting outside. She kept apologizing for not checking on us at all but we just wanted to leave at that point. We were sat an hour after expected, and food came out another hour later. We had to wait 2 hours to finally be able to eat. This was definitely the worst service we've ever received and not at all worth what we paid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
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Absolutely amazing meal here tonight! I enjoyed a half dozen of their varietal of oysters and half dozen of the char broiled oysters along with an amazing wedge salad. Hubby had the grilled black bass with red rice & beans and asparagus. Sooooo goood!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
First time here and totally blown away. The oysters on the half shell were incredible. Low salinity, fresh and freakin’ delicious. Also enjoyed Oysters Rockefeller with Blantons single!! The staff were more than accommodating with a wonderful waterfront vibe?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pearlz House Salad, Fried Oysters
A friend recommended this place. We are very happy we went. Great food, great service. Oysters were shucked perfectly. We had St. James oysters. Shrimp and grits well done and tasty. We also had the fritters....yum. don't miss this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits, Key Lime Pie
It was well worth the 30 minutes wait. Service was great. The food was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Gumbo
Oyster shooters were great! Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5