The Pearl

Name: The Pearl
Address: 20 District Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02125
Telephone: (617) 288-8810
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (66)

$31 to $50

Seafood

20 District Ave, Boston, MA 02125

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
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Southern hospitality with city sophistication. Welcome to The Pearl at South Bay, a contemporary seafood grill and raw bar on District Avenue at South Bay. The Pearl is committed to a high quality culinary experience will serve handmade cocktails from a patio-accessible bar. District Avenue is a one-minute walk from the Newmarket T station and a two-minute bus ride from Andrew. Owned and operated by Roxbury natives, hiring local, buying local, and serving local is baked into our DNA.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 288-8810
Website
https://www.thepearl-boston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
20 District Ave, Boston, MA 02125
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 66 people are saying

The Pearl reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Pearl boasts "phenomenal" food, such as crab dip, chargrilled oysters, and divine salmon. The "amazing atmosphere" and "intimate setting" enhance the dining experience. While some reviews highlight service inconsistencies, many praise the staff's attentiveness. The restaurant's unique charm and top-tier offerings make it a worthwhile visit.

66 Reviews

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Pamela VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I actually made this reservation for my brother and my sister-in-law, so I am capturing their experience in detail. Good News - The food was absolutely PHENOMENAL; the chef did a fantastic job!! They ordered the calamari, lobster roll, truffle fries, steak frites which was totally amazing. Bad News - The service was subpar at best. The table they were seated at was wobbly, so they spent half the time trying to ensure their drinks did not spill over. They were then informed that the restaurant was out of chowder and chicken wings on a Friday evening which was very surprising. Approximately, 15 minutes later, the chicken wings were being served to everyone else around them. When they asked the question about the wings, they were advised that the wings just came in which is why they were now being distributed. First of all, the waitress should have proactively come back over to inform them the wings were now in-house to determine if they still wanted the order. Second of all, when the manager on duty came over she should have been more empathic and instead abruptly asked if they wanted the order of wings or not….really?! The manager never came back over at the end of the service and instead, kept eye-balling the guests as they did end up deciding to comp the wings (to-go). The Pearl is a great restaurant with fantastic food, however, if the “service” does not significantly improve, they will lose any new customers.
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Arminius
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing atmosphere !! I was in town on business and this restaurant is amazing. The service is great and food was even better.
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Della VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my date there for the first time, but I often visit. He enjoyed the grilled oysters and the fish and grits. The vibe and intimate setting were also a plus as well.
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Mary Erika
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I always have a nice time here. We sat outside, and my only issue was the table and seats weren't wiped off. It was dusty and leaves on the chairs and tables.
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patricia
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service from the manager to the waitresses were top-notch. However, I have to say the food this time around was not the best. I ordered shrimp and grits and they were lumpy than I anticipated. I was disappointed but the manager was able to receive our feedback and told us he will make sure to get that done next time.
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Candace
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a refreshing treat!! I loved my experience at this place. The service was on point and with a smile. And the food was top tier!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time we go there we have a fantastic experience. Love the food and the people. The mussels are the best.
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Johnathan
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing spot recommend it to everyone!!! The vibe and cocktails were amazing. Food was awesome the salmon was divine
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Jalila
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, drinks, ambiance, everything outstanding! Such a great place to visit and dine out at. Thank you for making my grandmothers Valentine’s Day a success
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Leroy
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I went on Valentine’s Day. They were charging 100 per person. However, it was not on the menu and they were not offering their regular menu. They should have notified customers up front that this is what the were doing. It was a definite bait and switch. In addition the waiter who served us had bad body order. We ended up leaving without eating anything once we realized they were doing things differently
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FAQs

The Pearl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 288-8810.

The Pearl is rated 4.6 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

20 District Ave, Boston, MA 02125

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thepearl-boston.com/
Phone number
(617) 288-8810

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