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The Pearl, Bluffton, SC

The Pearl

4.7 (3003)
$30 and under
Seafood
55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    REID RICHMOND every Thursday & Friday from 6-9JOHN WASEM every Saturday from 6-9
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,003 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pearl in Old Bluffton offers an exceptional dining experience with a "charming spot" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about "excellent" dishes like halibut, salmon, and fried green tomatoes, as well as the "tender chicken" and "delicious" desserts. Despite occasional noise, the "service is great," making it a "must-visit" for fine dining.

3,003 Reviews
  1. Kevin VIP

    Richmond30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and drinks. The service was outstanding. Beautiful menu-something for everyone.

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  2. Richard

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The dinning room is quite small and very noisy. Conversations at other tables can be heard. Noise level makes it very difficult to hold a conversation at your own table.

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  3. Erin

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited with my daughter and everything from the pianist and atmosphere to our service and entrees were 5 star. My daughter is 12 and our server was so engaging and made her feel so special.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very disturbing. They were dead flies on the windowsills, and the place itself seemed very beat and dirty the food prices or a little expensive we will not be returning. 

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  5. Tina VIP

    Phoenix7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is in a charming spot in Old Bluffton. The restaurant is small and quaint, and it offers a good wine selection; the food was outstanding. Would highly recommend.

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  6. Michael

    Coastal Georgia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional dining experience. The food and service exceeded our expectations. The halibut and salmon were excellent, but it was the peach and banana bread pudding with candied bacon that stole the show.

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  7. Mike

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed at The Pearl! Food and service are exceptional!

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  8. Erin

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best meal we’ve had all vacation. The scallops were amazing and maybe the best we’ve ever had. Nate, our server did a great job taking care of us. It was a bit of a drive from Hilton Head but definitely worth it. We will be back.

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  9. Lorraine

    Coastal Georgia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had heard great reviews about this restaurant and it didn't disappoint! Great food and service, will be back.

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  10. Mike

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed dining outside at The Pearl. The fried green tomato appetizer was excellent as was the gumbo. I enjoyed the scallop special, and my wife enjoyed the chicken dish. As she said "this is the most tender chicken I have ever had" A new favorite go to restaurant.

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FAQs

The Pearl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 757-5511.

The Pearl is rated 4.7 stars by 3003 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for The Pearl

55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nate Clepper
  • Entertainment
    REID RICHMOND every Thursday & Friday from 6-9JOHN WASEM every Saturday from 6-9
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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