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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.7
4.7
1395 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices.

The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 319-1612
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Kispert
  • Private party contact
    Catherine Ker: (202) 319-1612
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Circle
  • Cross street
    On 14th Street between Q and Corcoran Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is accessible via metro. We are a short walk from both the Dupont Circle and U-Street/Cardozo Metro Stations.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday! We know its hump day but Pearl Dive Oyster Palace wants to help you relax. Enjoy half off bottles of wine with purchase of dinner. Promotion is every Wednesday and save big on our bottle selections. All curated to pair perfectly with your meal.

    Wine Down Wednesday Photo
  • OYSTERMANIA

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Available in Pearl Dive Oyster Palace starting at 4 PM. Raw bar oysters on the half shell are 1/2 price !

What 1,395 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

1,395 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a Birthday and couldn't have picked a better place. The food and service was outstanding. Ask for Olivia! She did a fantastic job .

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  2. Maryallys

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Your staff is fantastic! Abduli is always so helpful and really makes you feel special when you are there!

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  3. Loop

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great oysters and even better rockfish!! Rockfish was very hot when it arrived at my table.

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  4. LdC17

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Friendly service. Tasty oysters & food. Music is sometimes too loud for conversation.

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  5. CaryC

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. I always make a reservation when I travel to DC for business jambalaya is absolutely the best!! Service is with an amazing smile!

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  6. PeterW

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went for brunch and had the two of the egg specials. Both were delicious. The service was outstanding.

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  7. DCBronxGuy

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We ordered oysters, chowder and entrees (catfish and sea bass special). Quality and flavor of all was very good. Cocktails did not disappoint either. Staff was warm and attentive and our server, Roxie, was great. Our only peeve was the 4% surcharge for paying by credit card (build that into pricing). It was off-putting. If there's a surcharge, it should go to the staff.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The gumbo was excellent.Staff was very friendly and attentive.

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  9. EWH816

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an exceptional dining experience! The food is outstanding - of course the raw bar is wonderful and every entree is developed with such depth of flavor - truly authentic! The cocktails are unique and prepared to look as good as they taste! Really great for a date night, special occasion, or simply a night out with friends!

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  10. RyannS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing meal for our anniversary. The wait staff was attentive and efficient, and the food was delish! The oysters were amazing quality, and the seafood gumbo and what cats dream of dishes were flavorful and perfectly cooked. Our cocktails were tasty and the beignets are a must. We can’t wait to come back!

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  11. PamelaF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a party of 5 big eaters so we were able to try so many different dishes. Our waitress was very helpful in directing us to the best items. The raw oysters were immaculate and fresh, the pan seared scallops were amazing, the wood grilled oysters were out of this world. Steak Frites were great. 2 different mussel dishes were wonderful. Overall fantastic meal!

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  12. Fastroadie

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Omg the grilled oysters are an incredible bite of food Highly recommend Need bread to soaked up the butter

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  13. SavonR

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Friday brunch in DC! The drinks, food and service are amazing in no particular order. Will be making this a monthly treat .

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  14. GregC

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great oysters last night. My wife and 2 friends come almost every Monday and oysters are usually really good but sometimes they are fantastic, like last nights Oystermania! We finished with mussels which were plump, tender, and in a perfect broth. Service was spot on. A little loud but manageable without taking too loud.

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  15. DCPattie

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience1
    The most uncomfortable restaurant I've been in for many years. Crowded together, hard chairs. Not a pretty interior, and very very loud. Service was excellent, food was good but not special something to go out of the way for. Okay, perhaps, for a fast, casual stop by.

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  16. Loop

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous at always!

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  17. chefdiningout

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Server was friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable %stars

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  18. franco

    Baltimore

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    This place is great. Great staff and food. Hopping bar. Very accommodating folks!

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  19. Rewired2

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful dinner. Our server was the best! We had the oysters Rockefeller and tchoptukas. Delicious! The only disappointment was the wine. Should have stay with cocktails! The gruner didn’t hold up yo the jambalaya and shrimp and grits.

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  20. CaryC

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd time here and well worth the Uber/Cab ride from the center of DC. Food is great (I love the Jambalaya) and great oysters. Perfect Old Fashioned too. And the service was stellar. I actually had an 8:15 reservation and we showed up at 7:30 and they were gracious enough to seat us early.

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  21. natc

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and the server really made our experience. All the food was very good, the mussels were exceptional, and so was the gumbo! Our server was the sweetest girl, I wish I could remember her name, but she was funny, sweet and knowledgeable. She knew we had a concert to go to so she made sure that we got out of there on time, even though we took our time deciding on everything. It was a little cold, because the front windows were all open, but once more people came in the restaurant, we all felt fine. Overall, we had a great time!

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  22. RicoN

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always a great experience here. OYSTERMANIA is always a fun time.

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  23. Sally

    Portland

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was a great find. Our food and wine were fabulous. And our server was awesome.

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  24. Saffrey23

    Portland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Such a fun spot! I wish I could offer more about my experience but I was solo and it was a pre dinner stop do not a lot to report. My server was amazing (wish I remembered his name... cute 30 year old). The raw bar oysters were awesome. The Rockefeller, a little lacking of excitement. I definitely will come back to try entrees!

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  25. Vivaandc

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Service was excellent- food generally good with a couple of misses.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding, all around great. We will come be back!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Deliciousness and fabulous service .. Friday brunch. Awesome Bloody Mary

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  28. Backagain

    Atlanta Metro

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    They were able to accommodate our early arrival. Service was quick, friendly and knowledgeable about not just their menu, but also the food. Fresh oysters were fresh and reasonably priced. Seafood gumbo was delicious and generous with the shellfish. The flatbread (?) was too greasy but the cornbread was superior. Volume of noise was turned up as more customers filed in, especially at the front of the restaurant that staged the bar. They also offer a small discount if you pay cash.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time in DC, my boyfriend and I shared 12 cold oysters( min 6 and they offered oysters from VA NB WA MA ME)received complimentary bread in between oysters and main course. I ordered shrimp and grits and boyfriend ordered seafood jumbo. We went on a Wednesdays which is wine down Wednesday - half off a bottle of wine,ordered Pino Grigsh that paired nicely with everything! Had a wonderful delicious experience! Would 100% return, wait staff was amazing, informative and kind.

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  30. JaneS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    We've been to Pearl Dive before and really liked it. Last night the food was okay at best, and the portions were small. We ordered the grilled peach and burrata salad and there were almost no peaches. The fried oyster platter had very few, small oysters. The drinks were watery. We will think twice before returning.

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  31. EllenL

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I love pearl dive for the food and atmosphere! When I went for dinner recently it was louder and more crowded on a Monday night than I expected, but the service was still impeccable and the food delicious!

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  32. ReginaT

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dinner was delicious. Our group included a 3yr old and a 1yr old. Jolly but messy dining! Our server was absolutely wonderful with the chaos at our table. Thank you for a great meal.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Pearl for my birthday and the experience was amazing. Food was awesome. Ambiance was intimate. Can’t wait to return for weekend brunch. Thanks for such an amazing birthday dinner 🥳🩷

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  34. LavawnG

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and came out quickly. Cocktails were delicious as well.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good. Service was great. Oysters, bubbly, and dessert were sooooo good. Wasn’t particularly impressed with the crab/avocado dip stuff, seemed kinda bland but other than that, loved everything!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing ambience is perfect! We plan on being regulars!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time coming here and it was such a great experience. Right when we walked in the door, it felt like home and host, Elliott made that possible. Very personable, funny and helpful! Our server, Roxy was awesome! We will be asking for her when we come from now on. She was informative, have ideas, always had a big smile and made our anniversary very special. If you plan on stopping in, you won’t regret it. The food, the drinks and ambiance is a great time! Can’t wait to go back!

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  38. Freeda

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Really great spot for good food in a comfortable setting,

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  39. NathanielH

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and everyone worked really hard to make sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back.

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  40. EricP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The host Elliot was very welcoming and patient as we and our guests arrived late. He got on the phone and helped our guests find the restaurant (they were lost) and made sure we were taken care of. Thanks!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 319-1612.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is rated 4.7 stars by 1395 OpenTable diners.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

1612 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    On 14th Street between Q and Corcoran Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is accessible via metro. We are a short walk from both the Dupont Circle and U-Street/Cardozo Metro Stations.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Kispert
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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