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Pearl Oyster Bar


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5 of 5 stars 158 ratings
158 ratings
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#21 of 6,759 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Price range*: $25-$40
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 6, 2009

The food is great! more

Brilliant
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5 of 5 stars
ChrissySweden 12 contributions
Stockholm
Jun 6, 2009

Excellent bustling little restaurant that is perfect for stopping by for som oysters and cave before dinner. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 2, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

It's ok, not necessarily a place I would love to return to exactly. more

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5 of 5 stars
Second_City_Traveler 27 contributions
Chicago
Apr 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I had read about this in a NYC travel guide...but was wondering if it was really worth the hype. I decided to try it regardless b/c I absolutely love lobster. Turns out, the Pearl Oyster deserves all the hype. It is a very comfortable restaurant - classy but casual; elegant but relaxed. The lobster roll was absolutely delicious and "melts... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 27, 2009

Food was awesome; no frills, just good food more

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5 of 5 stars
rtyszler 3 contributions
Rio de Janeiro
Jan 30, 2009

Thanks to a friend who lived in NY, my wife and I went to this place, and the experience was terrific. Small place, but nice. Also great is the attention, given by the owner and her daughter. I will defitivelly come back! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 20, 2008

Lobster roll is outrageous, especially with the shoestring fries. more

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4 of 5 stars
ThePrinceFamily 23 contributions
Paris
Nov 18, 2008

We went to the place two times and I must say that is our best experience of restaurant in NY. The place is rather small, few tables and sits at the bar. No reservation but you can go for a walk or a drink in this lively area in the mean time. The speciallity is oysters and lobster. Oysters are... more

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5 of 5 stars
Biedross 1 contribution
Montville, NJ
Nov 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Decided to visit at the last minute so I liked the fact there were no reservations. Was very pleased to see several parking spots on the streat literally within 75 ft of the entrance (not bad at 7 pm on Sat eve!). Left our name and walked around the area for 20 minutes - great location with lots of shops... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 28, 2008

I like it here more

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Pearl Oyster Bar Address

18 Cornelia St, New York City, NY 10014-4138
Tel: (212) 691-8211
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.