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A restaurant, tavern and oyster room, The Pearl will introduce an expansive menu of chef-inspired cuisine featuring made-from-scratch entrees, shareable plates and seasonal oysters complemented by handcrafted cocktails, a carefully curated wine list and a rotating selection of ales, lagers and stouts.
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Address: 823 Water St C100, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 709-7776
Website: https://thepearlrestaurant.com/locations-menus/tampa/
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Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Brian Alexander
The Pearl Restaurant & Tavern offers a refined yet welcoming dining experience that perfectly blends upscale ambiance with Southern charm. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone—elegant décor, warm lighting, and a lively but comfortable energy that makes it ideal for date nights, celebrations, or even a classy dinner with friends.
The menu does an excellent job of combining fresh seafood with Southern-inspired favorites, giving you the best of both worlds. One standout dish for me was the Chili Garlic Shrimp. It was packed with flavor—perfectly cooked, tender shrimp coated in a bold, savory sauce that had just the right balance of heat and richness. Every bite was satisfying without being overwhelming.
What truly elevated the experience was the service. My server was exceptional—attentive without being intrusive and incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and cocktail menus. She offered thoughtful recommendations and made sure everything came out just right, which added a personal touch to the evening.
Oh! And the old fashioned cocktail is perfect! Lol
… moreThe menu does an excellent job of combining fresh seafood with Southern-inspired favorites, giving you the best of both worlds. One standout dish for me was the Chili Garlic Shrimp. It was packed with flavor—perfectly cooked, tender shrimp coated in a bold, savory sauce that had just the right balance of heat and richness. Every bite was satisfying without being overwhelming.
What truly elevated the experience was the service. My server was exceptional—attentive without being intrusive and incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and cocktail menus. She offered thoughtful recommendations and made sure everything came out just right, which added a personal touch to the evening.
Oh! And the old fashioned cocktail is perfect! Lol
Lindsey
Such a pretty restaurant inside and out! So many gluten free options (they have a separate fryer). Best chicken wings ever and the tater tots were amazing! Fried oysters were alittle spicy but the perfect bite.
… moreSara Cygan
Located right in downtown on Water Street- came with friends visiting and got alittle of everything to share. If you like wings- these are a must try- they are brined and then fried (fall off the bone tender but a great outside crisp) served with this house Gochujang hot sauce (so good!), the N’awlins oysters (savory in a buttery seasoned broth with baguette to soak up the sauce which you will want to do!), jalapeno spoon cornbread (good texture and complements butter), burger done up their way (fresh meat they grind daily, classic), garlic shrimp (delicious and need bread for the broth), seabass special (perfectly cooked), ham and cheese open face (on their brunch menu we got earlier- sweet and savory! Delish)- and just like their menu suggests- save room for their fresh made pies! Overall- great service by Whitney! She was fantastic- food was great (ordered a 2nd order of wings btw) and love coming here! Some people I see have complained about being overpriced but I think the food is high quality and it’s comparable to other similar restaurants downtown – Highly recommend!
… moreXavier Gonzalez
What caught my attention is that we made a reservation for a group of 12 people and were seated 30 minutes later. That’s where things started off badly…
For a table of 12 people, we were assigned only one server who came by every 10–15 minutes.
The kitchen, or the dishes we ordered, were basic—nothing spectacular for a place with Michelin stars. The only standout were the desserts, which I give a 10/10.
Again, the service is very poor and basic. It’s an option you should rule out for groups of more than 10 people.
The atmosphere is limited, and overall my experience was very basic.
6/10 for a place with Michelin stars.
… moreFor a table of 12 people, we were assigned only one server who came by every 10–15 minutes.
The kitchen, or the dishes we ordered, were basic—nothing spectacular for a place with Michelin stars. The only standout were the desserts, which I give a 10/10.
Again, the service is very poor and basic. It’s an option you should rule out for groups of more than 10 people.
The atmosphere is limited, and overall my experience was very basic.
6/10 for a place with Michelin stars.
Michael Combs
Excellent experience at this one of a kind Seafood restaurant in the heart of Channelside literally right across the street from Benchmark Arena, formerly Amalie Arena! The menu is spectacular and has something for everyone. I loved the Harbour salad which was rich with scallops, crab meat, and shrimp and featured a very nice red wine vinaigrette. I also loved the smoked whitefish spread and the Thai style mussels. For dessert I went with the iconic brown sugar pie which delighted with every bite. Overall I was very happy and impressed with The Pearl Tampa and certainly will be back!!
… moreG
Incredible experience. Staff was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Clean, well decorated and full of life. Several Lightning fans on a game night just like us. Lots to chose from on the menu. We kept it simple oysters and burgers. All were delicious and served timely. Presentation was spot on. Highly recommend.
… moreTyLisa Johnson
I enjoyed it here! 8.5/10 — the service and ambiance was sparkling, really elevating the overall experience. i loved the art, the individual bathrooms, our attentive waiter and the overall ambiance. the menu was full of thoughtful combinations that will have your mouth watering, seriously.
– The water street punch caught my eye because of the reposado tequila, but it was so much more than i was expecting. Robust and bursting flavors, with the St-Germain Elderflower and the basil. The strawberry gave it a fresh sweetness, and the grapefruit juice gave it a sharp tartness. It was spritzy and refreshing, with a cute, thin slice of cucumber dusted with lime zest. I really enjoyed it! 9/10
– the n’awlins style baked oysters were fantastic, definitely recommend! they come on a bed of rich garlic herb butter, and have a cheesy, herbaceous crust. the butter really was unforgettable! We even ordered more bread to eat all of it.
– the harbor salad was full of creamy chunks of avocado, lump crab, plump shrimp, bacon and sharp bright quality from the vinaigrette — just so fresh and light. i didn’t really enjoy how mushy the croutons became, but otherwise it was delicious.
… more– The water street punch caught my eye because of the reposado tequila, but it was so much more than i was expecting. Robust and bursting flavors, with the St-Germain Elderflower and the basil. The strawberry gave it a fresh sweetness, and the grapefruit juice gave it a sharp tartness. It was spritzy and refreshing, with a cute, thin slice of cucumber dusted with lime zest. I really enjoyed it! 9/10
– the n’awlins style baked oysters were fantastic, definitely recommend! they come on a bed of rich garlic herb butter, and have a cheesy, herbaceous crust. the butter really was unforgettable! We even ordered more bread to eat all of it.
– the harbor salad was full of creamy chunks of avocado, lump crab, plump shrimp, bacon and sharp bright quality from the vinaigrette — just so fresh and light. i didn’t really enjoy how mushy the croutons became, but otherwise it was delicious.
J.A. Monta
We ordered the Old-Fashioned Deviled Eggs—great presentation and very good flavor. The Fish & Chips were hot, crispy, and delicious. The Harbour Salad had excellent seafood flavors and was very fresh.
The atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was very good. We sat by the glass wall, which gave us an amazing view, almost like sitting on the patio.
The Michelin Guide was spot-on with this recommendation.
… moreThe atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was very good. We sat by the glass wall, which gave us an amazing view, almost like sitting on the patio.
The Michelin Guide was spot-on with this recommendation.
Leandra Carrillo
The food at The Pearl was absolutely delicious. We ordered the House Smoked Salmon as a starter and Hanger Steak for entree and it was so good, the steak was soft and tender with the combination of kimchee rice and a fried egg. The drinks were also really good. Our waitress Whitney was super sweet, kind and friendly. The interior design of this place is elegant, chic, beautiful and inviting. We will definitely come back again.
… moreThetampafoodie
The Pearl is highly rated and I can see why. The food, service and atmosphere were top notch. The menu is not large but well thought out and there is something for everyone.
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