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The Pearl, Bluffton, SC

The Pearl

4.7 (3045)
$30 and under
Seafood
55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • 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

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What 3,045 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

    Innovative

  • Hilton Head

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Good for special occasions

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pearl in Bluffton offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious" seafood and "scrumptious" dishes like the Calibogue Stew and Lobster Shrimp Carbonara. The ambiance is "lovely," though it can be "loud." Perfect for special occasions, with attentive staff that enhance the experience.
3,045 Reviews
  1. Gennaro

    South Carolina8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service at a busy location and time. Staff was excellent. The Calibogue Stew fish was fresh, bountiful, and the broth outstanding. Even the Lime Sorbet was notable. The background noise was noticeably high but did not disturb our 55 yr Anniversary.

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  2. Charles

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Be prepared for the noise! It is extremely loud. Noise from the server stations, kitchen and music was overwhelming. Difficult to carry on a conversation as others are yelling across their tables to be heard adding to the already high noise level. Dinner was delicious and the service was excellent, but the noise level would keep me from coming back.

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  3. Cathy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our dinner for my husband’s birthday. Service was great; our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive, food was delicious and we were pleased with the portion size. The pear and burrata salad was so tasty! It’s a little pricey but well worth it for a special occasion. We’d definitely go back. The only negative comment is, while our table was in front of a window, (which was lovely!) the view was of a shed and propane tanks were visible. Some greenery on the exterior of the shed and tucking those propane tanks away could easily solve this small issue.

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  4. Jacqueline

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Love sitting at the bar when I’m on my own.

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  5. Sherri

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is amazing and service is awesome. Pretty loud environment so don’t go expecting a quiet intimate dinner. A little on the pricey side but didn’t mind overmuch as the food was phenomenal.

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  6. Debbie

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole dining expires fabulous. Food was delicious and drinks were outstanding. I highly recommend the Pearl for a special night out

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  7. Donna VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always fantastic. Never had a bad meal. Our server Cindy was amazing

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  8. Heather VIP

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening with food more in line with our NYC expectations and gracious southern service. Definitely must return.

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  9. Marie VIP

    South Carolina13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mr. George has eaten at a lot of fine dining restaurants over his 92 years. The Pearl is one of his favorites in Bluffton. His favorite server is Cindy. She is sweet, knowledgeable and very attentive to details. We plan on dining here over and over!

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  10. Marilyn VIP

    South Carolina28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first experience at the Pearl and it was exceptional and we will return as a regular patron! our food started with the brussel sprouts and they were probably best we have ever had! 4 different dishes and all were scrumptious! Bourbon pudding for dessert melted in your mouth. Great cocktails and prosecco! our server was attentive and helpful and we just had a great experience!

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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 3045 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
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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
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