I've been coming to key West for a few years now and have not had the pleasure of dining with the little pearl until now. The atmosphere was perfect for Key West. A nice small intimate setting with simple decor invited us in from the summer heat. The food was so full of flavor. From butter poached asparagus to the daily boat, which brings in same day caught fresh fish and the scallop crudo to transport you to flavor town. You will not be disappointed. And we can't forget the staff. A special shout out to Robert who made our evening that much more pleasurable. Hop in to try a taste of Key West.
My husband & I had a wonderful time at the Little Pearl. The waitress was absolutely perfect: welcoming, friendly and knew everything about the food/wine menu. She took the time to explain (with passion) every dish and she even offered us to taste 3 different wines to help us make our choice.
The pace between the dishes was ideal, we didn’t feel rushed and we didn’t have to wait too long either.
The quality of the food was astonishing! How good it is to find a restaurant that doesn’t offer fried food, burgers, or chicken wings!!
We had a bottle of Chablis ($72 but sooo good) + 2 tasting menus + 6 oysters which came to just under $300, without tips. It’s not the cheapest but well worth it!! I highly recommend the experience!
A brilliant little restaurant in the local neighbourhood. Exquisite food, the finest freshest ingredients and an excellent wine list to accompany.
The chefs tasting menu gives you 3 options for each of the 4 courses and there’s some optional extras you can add in.
The oysters were delicious, every dish is stunningly prepared and the service feels personal. A must do restaurant if you want something a bit smarter, intimate and special ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Phenomenal. I'm not judging based on the local area but from all the places I've been to in the United States. Food was well cooked and every ingredient added something to the dish as a whole. The lamb bao were crazy good and the fish was excellently seared. The environment was welcoming, music collection was well suited to the decor, and the waitresses were very attentive. Loved every minute of it and we will be back.
Little Pearl is a hidden gem that I’m glad I had the opportunity to visit while in Key West. My husband and I were on our honeymoon and decided to try it out. The tasting menu was fantastic! So inventive and fresh. We truly enjoyed it all, from our bottle of Orin Swift’s Abstract to the sweet panna cotta at the end. Robert was our server and was right on point with helping select our bottle of wine. It’s a small place, cozy and intimate. Robert made us feel right at home, getting to know us during the amazing four course meal. Thanks for making it super special! We will be back to see what you have for us next time!
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Now this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had in Key West and I’ve been coming here nearly 30 years and have enjoyed many restaurants and meals here. The night I came the menu was coursed-out, not a la carte, but with 3 selections per course. There were still tough choices to be made because more than one item per course looked very appealing.
Gail, our server was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu, the work being done in the kitchen, the ownership, and their broad selection of freshly caught seafood. They have a nice wine list, no other spirits/cocktails though, but we were fine with this, as we’re mostly wine drinkers. We started with bubbles and moved to a nice chardonnay and prices are very reasonable for the offerings on the wine list.
I didn’t research the pricing before coming, just reviewed several reviews, enough to know that it would be a great experience, so we came. Once the meal started, I was worried that it would be price-prohibitive, but it was far from that, as only $85/pp… what a great deal! We added the ceviche course, which came out first and it was a steal at only $16 and was incredibly fresh, tasty, and ohhh sooo spicy with ghost pepper in it!
I’m not sure why Michelin doesn’t come to Key West; if they did, this place deserves recognition! Please don’t confuse this Little Pearl with the one in DC that does have a star… they’re not related. Overall, the entire meal was excellent… We’ll definitely return!!
Small and quaint restaurant with delicious food and wine. It’s a tasting menu only and every single dish was delicious. Staff was very friendly and attentive. If you get food and wine, it’s $100+ per person, but it’s worth it. Would highly recommend the restaurant for dinner in Key West!
First time here and would definitely recommend the Little Pearl to any foodies out there visiting the keys. My husband and I decided to try different dishes and 2 add-ons…oysters and stone crab. Every plate was delicious and cooked to perfection.The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and quick to clear and set up after each course, also wished us a “Happy Anniversary” while being seated, nice touch. Be sure to make reservations before you come down!
The very first thing you notice here is the service. The staff are just so pleasant. You can tell they absolutely love working here. Their attention to detail is impressive. With how busy they are, they still somehow make you feel like you’re their main concern. Everybody got this treatment. Now for the food. To say it exceeded expectations might be an understatement. The flavors were overwhelming, but in a great way! They blend so well together. The chef definitely knows how to pair ingredients.
Folks, give this place a shot. Not at all the price you’d expect from a place this good. I want to come back, ASAP,, just to try the other plates.
A gem of a place - unpretentious and cozy, with excellent service (shoutout to our server Robert, who was so professional and warm). It’s been recommended to us many times, and for some reason or other we never made it until now. The food was excellent, and even though portions were not huge you leave feeling happy and full. I will make sure to come back once the menu is changed once again!
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