The Pearl - Short North

Name: The Pearl - Short North
Address: 641 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States, 43215
Telephone: (614) 227-0151
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

5507 Reviews

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

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Cameron Mitchell’s, The Pearl Short North, is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern. White exposed brick, original hard wood floors, over-sized iron beams and windows that open to High Street complete this unique gastropub, located in the Short North Arts District.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 227-0151
Website
http://www.thepearlcolumbus.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Tim Easterling
Private party contact
General Manager: (614) 227-0151

Location
641 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Neighborhood
Short North - Arena District
Cross street
Russell and High
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking with meters in the Short North Arts District. The Russel Parking Garage is located half of a block west of The Pearl for hourly parking.
Public transit
There is a bus stop directly in front of The Pearl.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

5,507 Reviews

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Golfer
Palm Springs
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting Columbus. What a great town! Very impressed with the restaurant scene and the Pearl was awesome! Our waiter Joe was perfect. Attentive and knowledgeable but not pushy or intrusive. (Handsome too) The food was delicious and we had a great table overlooking the sidewalk. Loved it! And highly recommend!!
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BurgerNightPerfection
Columbus
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burger night at The Pearl is the place to be! Coupled with the cocktail list, it makes for a perfect evening. Thank you to the amazing staff and ambiance for always being a 10/10! If you haven't been, you're missing out!
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Bruce
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The oysters whether baked cooked or fried were excellent. I would recommend the pork peri peri. My wife is a shrimp and grits fan and really enjoyed the Pearl's version. The service and atmosphere are always great.
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Christina
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time at The Pearl, It was a great meal with great selections.
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Wkk777
Columbus
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our service was incredible. The noise level was too high for us. It was very loud. The food was really good. It was really very tight in there. A bit too much.
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Renee
Columbus
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Brit? Bree? was great. She was very attentive and the food was great. We have been to the Bridge Park location but this was our first visit to Short North and it was awesome. Food was terrific. Can't miss with CMR.
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floydc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was great!!! Would recommend Everytime.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall great experience. Excellent service & food.
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StuartK
Columbus
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jordan was best server I have ever had. The food was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've always had a great experience with the Pearl. Our servers have been very attentive (but not too). The food is delicious and the atmosphere is great, especially dince we often want to talk! Not overly quiet, but not loud either. One of our favorites when we're in North Short visiting our OSU student.
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JustinE
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A favorite place to celebrate our anniversary, it is becoming a tradition. Great as always!
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Jeff
Cleveland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Hanger steak recommended. Arctic char delicious,, as was halibut. Burger was outstanding! Our server, David, was attentive and informative. Cocktail were very good!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was absolutely phenomenal, and she made our experience so much better!! We were celebrating our 15 year wedding anniversary, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Food was on point, drinks were on point, atmosphere was on point! 10/10 would recommend to anyone!!
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NinaH
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very aesthetic atmosphere and yummy food and drinks! -1 star on food bc my meal could have been a bit warmer—but overall a great place for brunch and would return!
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SteveM
Columbus
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience2
Great food, but pricey (which is no surprise and a reflection of prices in general). If you want a relatively quiet, relaxed dining experience, this isn't the place for you. It was cramped, crowded, and extremely noisey (or, in OpenTable rating-speak, "Energetic"). Plus, a constant stream of cold air was blowing into our area of the restaurant (there was a noticeable temperature difference between where we sat in a rear corner and the rest of the space). We'll certainly go to The Pearl again, but not the Short North location. We'll try Dublin to see if it's more comfortable and less energetic. In terms of recommending The Pearl to friends (or to anyone reading this review), although we responded "No," that isn't a reflection on the restaurant itself. Rather, it's a matter of preference. And, since there wasn't a free table or chair in the place, many people love having dinner in an "energetic" atmosphere. We simply don't.
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SmithPower
Columbus
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
The waitress wasn’t very attentive and the chicken and waffles were just ok this time (the chicken tasted like it had been sitting and wasn’t fresh).
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Looking for something unique (which is most everything in the Short North!) and decided upon The Pearl. Great choice! We enjoyed craft beers, raw oysters, shrimp & grits, harbor salad. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere charming.
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Rstrntfan
Columbus
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was excellent and very attentive. The happy hour deals are awesome! Cocktails were fixed to perfection.
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cristinaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great setting, good food, great service, we had a great time overall!! it is a bit loud- would be great if there is an area that has more sound reducing things? or a private room if able
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AshleyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Shrimp and Grits are amazing. I would highly recommend!
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DanL
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great drinks. Excellent staff. and the lighting is so good in that space.
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NickB
Columbus
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience2
We were seated in the very back of the restaurant which is fine but there was a cold breeze that blew over us the entire time causing food to be cold by the time we were finished eating. Our waitress was very nice but seemed like a new hire. My only personal complaint is the brunch menu. Wish there was a filet or a pasta dish or more from the dinner menu offered. I'm passed the point of breakfast food by 1:30 PM. We have been to The Pearl several times and we definitely will be back. I always try to avoid brunch menus but we had a 93-year-old with us and we come from out of town so a later reservation would not have been real convenient for us.
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AleshaI
Columbus
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love love love this place! We had a group of five that went for brunch. This was my first time dining at The Pearl and I was very impressed. Our server Nick was super knowledgeable and engaged throughout our visit. The Manager Emily checked on us and ensured we were having a good experience. The food was exceptional! I had the Devils Horseback, Jalapeño Cornbread and Pork Cheek-hash. I will absolutely be returning!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
The food was mediocre but the service was great. Had brunch. Wouldn’t return.
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MarvinH
Columbus
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
The service was pretty slow. I didn’t think it was busy enough to justify the wait times.
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Jessa
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food, cocktails, and service. Never had a bad experience!! The Pearl always delivers!
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gg95
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience2
Good food when it arrived- super slow service and tables v tight - made for just a medium experience. Diasspointed had heard great things.
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AliceH
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I have eaten here many times and I usually do it for convenience. The food was only ok, I am not sure the value is there.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
The signature dish (Hangar Steak) was disappointing. Previous times it was delicious, but this time the steak was over seasoned and charred outside and medium inside, the rice was way too salty. The Tuna special with chickpeas was good. Drinks were excellent . Smoked salmon app was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe was a fantastic server, all the drinks and food were delish. Definitely going back!
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best brunch! Super cute and trendy decor. Definitely will be back!
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JustineE
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Tables too close in the back and overly loud compared to previous experiences. Food was delicious
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A little too loud but food and service were amaze-balls.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
Waiter was good but service lacked the longer we were there. Forgot our appetizer. Only had one drink, would’ve had more drinks but waiter stopped coming by. Food was great.
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GeoD
Columbus
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Shrimp and grits was virtually soup with celery and tomato. A few clumps of grits here and there. The Pub Burger a friend ordered looked good. The service was good. Appreciated their featuring Jackie O's beer.
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Robin
Cleveland
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing service & cool vibe.
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MaryB
Cincinnati
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience2
Tables are extremely close together with some people sitting almost shoulder to with the people sitting at a different table. Food was good but very small portions. The menu has some different variations on recipes that are likely hit or miss with customers.
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DawnM
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was amazing! Our server was excellent! It was very loud in the restaurant, but there were large parties.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really vibey and a professional staff 👏🏻❤️ food was all very good!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely phenomenal meal! The arctic char was excellent.
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You can order delivery directly from The Pearl - Short North using the Order Online button. The Pearl - Short North also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 227-0151.

The Pearl - Short North is rated 4.7 stars by 5507 OpenTable diners.

The Pearl - Short North does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Order delivery or takeout

641 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

Cross street
Russell and High
Neighborhood
Short North - Arena District
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking with meters in the Short North Arts District. The Russel Parking Garage is located half of a block west of The Pearl for hourly parking.
Public transit
There is a bus stop directly in front of The Pearl.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Tim Easterling
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thepearlcolumbus.com/
Phone number
(614) 227-0151
Private party contact
General Manager: (614) 227-0151

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The Pearl - Short North

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Popular dishes

Shrimp & Grits

Pub Burger

Hanger Steak

Menu

What 5,507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Pearl - Short North offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Pearl - Short North restaurant rated?

Does The Pearl - Short North offer gift cards?

Is The Pearl - Short North currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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