The Pearl Tampa

"Our waiter, Devon, was so kind and knew everything about the menu. Extremely professional. The tater tots are a MUST TRY. The sauce that comes with it is strong tasting like mayonnaise- very good. The wings were good “fall off the bone” quality but no seasoning. The hot sauce and blue cheese comes on the side. These sauces were fine but the lack of seasoning on the wings was disappointing. The New York strip steak was cooked perfectly but not much to write home about. It is a good piece of meat but I wish there was some sort of sauce that came along with it. The pork piri piri was tender, the sauce was amazing, and all around it was a great combination of flavors. The mussels were a nice break from the bites of pork. The hanger steak and the Arctic char were amazing!!! The Arctic char was the best dish at our table. If you order anything, I’d recommend these two dishes! We also had a bottle of red wine which everyone agreed it was great and on the sweeter side. The three pies we ordered were the original brown sugar with ice cream, the Oreo, and the triple chocolate option. The last two mentioned are not always on the menu. Our group was mixed on which was best but it was a great way to end the night."

"Fantastic food! Love the non-gendered bathrooms - 5 individual bathrooms for privacy. Decor was eclectic and sophisticated, great vibes. The curry mussels was probably the best I've ever had. We enjoyed the deviled eggs (see picture), the wings were juicy and cooked perfectly- any gourmet chef would be proud of those wings! The fried oysters were pretty good, large with sweet chili and horseradish, and the clam chowder was so authentic - full clams in it, still in the shell! Unique but it's a good, thick chowder recipe that clearly has been perfected. I loved The Cure drink but best of all was the Oreo pie! I expected a cheesecake consistency, but it was light and just beyond delicious! Possibly the best pie I've ever had!"

"Overall we were pleased with the drinks and food. My only complaint is we felt rushed from the minute we sat down. I like fast service but we barley had time to enjoy our date. The server was great and informative. Overall the atmosphere was great. Water, drinks, salad, entrees… done in under an hour. Now on to the beverages, The Old Fashion was very good, the spicy margarita was the best my wife’s had out of others. The Hangar Steak two thumbs up, the shrimp and grits the best I’ve ever had thus far. The raw oysters were super fresh and as I mentioned our sever did a great job……fast but did a great job. I’d like to try again at a slower pace without feeling rushed."

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Pearl Tampa, and I was absolutely blown away. The cornbread was some of the best I've ever had, and the mussels and salmon were both outstanding. The cornbread was perfectly moist and flavorful, with a crispy crust on the outside. It was served with a honey butter that was the perfect complement to the sweetness of the cornbread. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and they were served in a delicious broth that was full of flavor."