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Charles + Dinorah’s - Pearl Hotel, San Diego, CA

Charles + Dinorah’s - Pearl Hotel

4.2
4.2
135 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
It’s our love letter to the original husband-wife owners of The Pearl Hotel who embarked on their journey to create the Sportsman's Lodge in the 1960s. Decades and a name change later, we’re paying homage to the property’s history through this namesake neighborhood eatery.

Full dinner available Tuesday - Saturday featuring fresh, locally sourced and organic ingredients. We're happy to feature seafood straight from the Point Loma docks, delivered fresh daily! Ours is a fully scratch kitchen with each dish crafted to order.

Specialty cocktails using house-made infusions, 100% local beers and carefully curated wines are just a few of our offerings at the bar. But it doesn't stop there, come on in for what has been voted Point Loma's Best Martini.

WEEKEND POOLSIDE BRUNCH SERVED 10AM-3PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, STARTING 8/13!

Neat, up, on the rocks. No matter how you shake it, Charles and Dinorah would approve.

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 2 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (619) 226-6100

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Catering

    Full food and beverage catering available. Everything from passed hors d'oeuvres and plated dinners to full buffet and family style dining.<br /><br />And of course a full bar with specialty and custom cocktails.

  • Private party facilities

    Venue and guest rooms available for private events ranging from 30-120 people. Nobody throws a party like The Pearl. Email info@thepearlsd.com to be connected with our Sales Team.

  • Neighborhood

    Point Loma

  • Cross street

    Between Garrison and Fenelon St.

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Offers

  • Point Loma's Best Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Charles + Dinorah's All Day Happy Hour on Tuesdays is simple - it's a good deal in a nice place. Join us poolside or pull up at the mid-century modern bar for all day Happy Hour on Tuesdays. Choose specials from classic dishes to local beer, wine and cocktails designed by the boss of the bar.

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Diego

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. LaurenV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charles & Dinorah at The Pearl Hotel is such a hidden gem! It's quickly become my go-to date night spot in San Diego. The food menu changes seasonally, which makes each visit so fun and we've never had a bad meal. My bf loves their craft cocktails and I always go for a glass of wine; their glass prices are great! Happy Hour all day Tuesday and Dive-In movie nights are some of my favorite days to go for dinner.

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  2. ohlinda

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We were celebrating our Anniversary and were treated to champagne and a dessert on the house! Our drinks were great and the presentation of the food was very nice indeed! We do recommend this restaurant but caution there is a problem with parking. Thank You to our waitress /bartender for outstanding service.

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  3. Mauricio

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    We got great service from our server Dale, the ambiance is great, sitting poolside and movies playing in the background. My Martini was pretty good. And all the staff was helpful and friendly. However, the ravioli was undercooked and had hard edges and the halibut encrusted with pistachios was pretty flavorless. So I'll come back, but definitely not ordering those two meals.

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  4. GailP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cole did a great job! Food was great. We had the scallops, halibut and swordfish. Would highly recommend!

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  5. TaraS

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is really cute and the food is delicious.

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  6. MovieQueen

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Service was poor and slow....the movie was not played on the big screen over the pool. My main reason for going to The Pearl was for the movie, not the food.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome drinks, cool food and a chill vibe. It's an oasis from the crazy spots. Perfect date spot.

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  8. CAliA

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    First of all, it took about 10 minutes for somebody to greet us, and they had plenty of staff walking around. Second of all, the drinks were only so so. Finally, the food was terrible. We ordered three different things and all of them were bad. Well, I guess the carrots were OK. Not sure I’m gonna go back to this place and don’t feel like I can recommend it. However, I have a friend who loves it, and actually is the one that recommended it to me. Perhaps it was just a bad night… One separate note, our server was great – she was super responsive once we finally got sat down.

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  9. JennyW

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I love this spot and the happy hour just makes it even better.

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  10. KatG

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Underrated hidden gem of a restaurant in San Diego! Everything our party had was fantastic and service was quick even though it was busy. Fresh oysters from Washington were great and the cocktails were tasty! Highly recommend for a date night or special occasion. Casual but fun midcentury modern vibes!

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  11. ChristopherM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Maddie was fantastic! I worked in the restaurant industry for years and she's as good as they come. But the steak was out of this world! I will be back...and soon. Nice little gem! - Chris

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  12. Albert

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    The NYE pre-fixe and wine pairing was not worth the money. Server was nice no wine was delivered late and no explanation of dishes or wine. Had to go get another meal after. For $280(tax +tip for two)expectations were not met.

    2 people found this helpful

  13. DianneM

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The service, food and drinks were wonderful. Mid-week get together with close friends to celebrate the holiday season. Dine-in movie, Elf, added to the occasion. Will definitely return.

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  14. Funeats

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food was amazing. Absolutely love the ambiance!

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  15. FlyingRYNO

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Gem of a place, service was outstanding and the food was fantastic.

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  16. Nevio

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    So disappointed… Waited 10 minutes for the hostess to show up. It’s a tiny place. Where was she? They finally sat us along side the pool but it was cold and their heater was out of gas (it was 6:30 and should’ve been replaced the day before or before they started dinner). Bartender came out and she changed out the tank and started the heater for us. The waitress came around and took our order for wine and an appetizer. We waited a while and she came by to ask if we wanted to order dinner but we said we wanted to start with the appetizer first. Still nothing. Then she came by again and asked if we were finally ready to order dinner but we said we never got the appetizer, so she went to check on it and admitted that she never even submitted the order so we waited another 20-30 minutes. Finally after an hour we got our first appetizer, a beef tartar which was mediocre at best. Then we ordered another appetizer, sun-chokes, which the server said we’re great. These came shortly thereafter but were just ok, maybe average. We really wanted to like this place as we hadn’t been here since before the Covid lockdowns and heard great things and being from Pt Loma I saw how they took advantage of a Motel 6 type of property and made the most of it but the food was over priced, service was poor (server blamed it on a group of 20 they were serving but we didn’t see any group that large). The place is small. The server waived the appetizers on our bill but that wasn’t really the issue. Try this place with a buyer-beware attitude. Maybe it was just that evening but if it was lower priced we might go back but at these prices for a fairly limited menu, it’s one and done for us. Good luck…

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  17. TaylorS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    We had to wait a while to be seated (with reservation) / served, but the server made it right by comping our espresso and providing a 10% discount. She was a great & personable waitress and the food was good! Atmosphere was really cool

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  18. MaddieS

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place! Went for a Dive in movie on Wednesday. Katie was so awesome, great service! Yummy food and warm cozy vibe :)

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place!! We will be back!! Truly a fabulous experience!!

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  20. Sheba

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    From the prices we thought the food would be good and portions generous. The burrata was an embarrassment and the toast was burned. Oh yeah, and the pool was a tiny little thing. The owners should just stick to drinks and appetizers, the menu is so limited and overpriced.

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  21. LSConcoit

    Houston

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very fun and quaint place. My husband’s chicken was superb and my burger was pretty good! The service was good other than the waitress mixed up and forgetting a beer but other than that we really enjoyed it!

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  22. Dave

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    Disappointing showing for a normally cool spot. A pair of families had four kids who were unnecessarily loud. Despite the staff asking them multiple times, the families took no action and the ambiance suffered.

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  23. Gw28

    Cincinnati

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service! Great food. Espresso, not as good.

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  24. Cris

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    My review is mostly based on service that evening, which was a bit slow or neglectful, but it may be due to short-staff & also a movie being shown. The dish I ordered (Seasonal Salad --- feta, mint, cucumber, watermelon, etc) was horribly prepared. The cucumber chunks were absolutely CHUNKS. No way to humanly eat them without cutting them smaller or taking multiple bites out of them. The kitchen staff should prepare this salad better for actual consumption without the guest needing to cut them smaller. This was my gripe, but overall the ambiance and the movie & dinner concept was really nice. In the future, I would order something else to better enjoy the evening & event.

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  25. pots

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    Worst experience at the Pearl in our many years of coming. My drink was served half full, like it had been made full, but spilled before it got to us. Food was bland and tired. Charcuterie cheese still had pieces of foil on it. A group of young adults (maybe 10?) were having a pool party right beside us. I know the dining area is poolside. But this kegger-like party ruined the dining experience. We miss the old menus and food prep.

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  26. Jett

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious oysters, salt & pepper Calamari and the Mary's chicken was awesome. We wanted the muscle but they were sold out. Must have ice-cream for desert!

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  27. TaylorY

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Incredible menu and excellent execution of their creative offerings. Fun, mid-century modern atmosphere. Perfect for a summer evening dining by the pool.

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  28. Barrie

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Maddie was our server. She was very knowledgable and delightful. She's your best server we've experienced at your restaurant. The Salmon was the fish of the day and it was prepared perfectly and sooo fresh. The cauliflower dish was not up to par and was a 1 out of 5 (5 being the highest). Very limited wine list.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love it!! Out go to restaurant in pl…casual yet stylish, food was amazing, ambiance beyond fab!! Server was darling!!…we can’t wait to go back!!

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  30. RobChi

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Met some friends and had a nice evening. Cocktails were good, service was just the right speed (not rushed and not slow) and the tuna was grilled just right.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    How did we not know about this place? It’s so interesting, great drinks, super friendly staff and the food was good.

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  32. Alex

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The fish dishes were exceptional, the pasta dish was not. The charcuterie board was uninspired and uninspiring and this is the only time EVER that I don’t regret skipping dessert. The service was perfect.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is SO CUTE and the food was excellent as well. Great for a quite date night they even play movies outside.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Movie by the pool was a blast.

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  35. CarolM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Cute place with fun ambiance. Good cocktails but the food was just okay and kind of bland.

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  36. XimenaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, service, location and decorations, definitely a must if you visit San Diego

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  37. VictorE

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This place was near our hotel and walked up on it. Very cool retro hotel with nice quaint restaurant with tasty food and nice cocktails.

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  38. Walter

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolute fun place for dinner and the atmosphere is first class. Staff is friendly and fun. A definite place to go.

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  39. DinerGirl

    San Diego

    110 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    My friend and I are huge lovers of the Pearl and all its offerings such as the restaurant. Been patrons for two decades. However, last night the service was abysmal and the food was just OK; nothing great - at least for the hefty pricing. My biggest gripe is the lackluster menu and terrible service. Our waiter was rather new and doing his best and delightful nonetheless. Hopefully the restaurant will get their act together sooner than later.

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  40. joyfulone

    Portland

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    We love the ambiance and service at The Pearl. Just wish that their menu was on the same level. The seasonal watermelon salad was outstanding but the BBQ Chicken was very disappointing. We would definitely come more often if the food was better.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Charles + Dinorah’s - Pearl Hotel does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Charles + Dinorah’s - Pearl Hotel also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 226-6100.

Charles + Dinorah’s - Pearl Hotel is rated 4.2 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Charles + Dinorah’s - Pearl Hotel

1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between Garrison and Fenelon St.

  • Neighborhood

    Point Loma

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (619) 226-6100

  • Catering

    Full food and beverage catering available. Everything from passed hors d'oeuvres and plated dinners to full buffet and family style dining.<br /><br />And of course a full bar with specialty and custom cocktails.

  • Private party facilities

    Venue and guest rooms available for private events ranging from 30-120 people. Nobody throws a party like The Pearl. Email info@thepearlsd.com to be connected with our Sales Team.

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