“ This is a great place for fresh oysters. They always have a house special for a dozen oysters and a great selection of drinks with a full menu. I've now been to the pearls in both locations and both offer great service. We came here after sightseeing and were able to get a table pretty quickly. I got the fish and chips which had a little bit too much breading, but the fish was cooked perfectly. My brother got the seafood pasta And my stepmom got a bloody Mary, which she says was not too fishy. ”

“ 4 Stars Pearlz in downtown Charleston is a solid spot for fresh seafood and a laid-back atmosphere. The cold shrimp appetizer is refreshing and flavorful, a great way to start the meal. They offer a nice selection of oysters, giving you a chance to try different varieties. Whether you're in the mood for surf and turf or just a casual bite, Pearlz is a good choice. The service is friendly, and the vibe is relaxed--worth a visit if you're in the area. ”

“ Great selection of oysters, I love their hot sauce, and they have a good selection of fun cocktails. Their crab dip (served warm as it should be) was very flavorful, plenty of crab and had a touch of horseradish which I thought was a nice kick. The service here is good, no complaints and plenty of seating on a Friday night. ”

“ The prettiest presentation of Peel and eat shrimp with the dusting of Old Bay seasoning on the plate and dollop of pungent horseradish on top of the cocktail sauce with lemon. The shrimp are so fresh and plump. Great happy hour with Narragansett lager on draft for $4.00! ”

“ We made reservations for a Sunday night on Memorial Day weekend. For some reason, I thought the restaurant would be a bit more upscale based on the pictures, but it had a pub like feel. The ambiance was casual and lively. There was a large bar area filled to capacity. When we arrived at our alloted time, we were seated immediately at a small table for 2. The place was packed, and with all the tables jammed in close to each other, there was little room to move around. Thankfully, I am not a large person because I had to squeeze in between 2 tables to get to my seat. Our waiter was amicable, but the service was slow. We first ordered drinks. I had The Dahlia, the description looked great, yet the drink was forgettable. My husband had an old-fashioned and it was equally not good. We ordered the lump crab cakes for our starter. The two small crab cakes were good and paired well with the mustard sauce that it came with. For our entrées we both ordered the Chef's Special, the Mixed Seafood Grill. We both enjoyed our entrées . It was a unique combination of fresh fish. Overall, we had a decent experience. It was more like 3.5 stars, but I rounded up. If you are looking for a nice place to take a date, this is a great option. ”

“ My favorite seafood place in Charleston. Service was awesome, food was delicious. Love the red rice. Flavor was bomb. Crab cake as you can see was full of crab. Mussels portion was decent. Clam chowder was full of clams. Everything was just perfect. ”

“ We've been going to Pearlz for a decade. We appreciate downtown restaurants that stick around, have a chill atmosphere, and are consistent. Further, Pearlz's happy hour is a fun stop on your way to the Vendue roof or when heading back uptown. We're writing this review to compliment Pearlz on always having some non-seafood options and great drinks. On this particular outing/trip, the jalapeño margarita, oysters (we heard), tuna, crab cakes, and burger were all excellent and well presented. Bartenders and staff are friendly, warm, and clearly get along with each other. Every time we stop in to Pearlz, we're warmly greeted and well taken care of. ”