Review Pearl Oyster Bar - New York City

sarah laskaris

Probably one of the best lobster rolls in NYC! It’s definitely on the pricier side, but so worth it. I usually prefer light Mayo on my lobster rolls, but will always make an exception for this roll. Lobster tastes super fresh as well. The fries are also a perfect compliment to the lobster roll. Crispy like a chip!

Terry Reyn

Pearl Oyster Bar: “The best … (insert any order)”. Sadly, this incredible restaurant staffed by long term employees is finally closing. The lineups to get a “last supper” were biblical. Incredible sea food, fries, chowder, salads and service are ending. This review is really an opportunity to offer last respects. Thank you.

Forest Key

Really great oysters, clams, mussels, lobster… you get the idea. Very minimalist menu, all sea-to-table ingredients and minimalist presentation. Good wine pairing list. Friendly staff, tin-ceiling with exposed brick and traditional lighting with cafe chairs and classic cutlery. Everyone raves about the lobster roll, but I’m allergic so stayed clear! Cape-Cod in the village?

Carolina C

Best Lobster 🦞 Roll in town! Chunky, creamy, generous roll with an overflowing side of shoestring fries. What’s not love? Give it a try, and it’ll become an instant favorite. Plus super friendly hosts that welcome you to grab a drink while waiting for your table.

Ayodeji Otuyelu

Cozy space, with a warm ambience. The oysters are fresh and briny. We totally enjoyed our meal, the cod is a die for and the fish sandwich is like a must have. Totally recommended.

Sam

A nice little hidden spot in the west village. It seems like a place plucked right out of Maine. Great lobster rolls, raw clams and oysters, fresh steamers. Dimmly lit and cozy place. Be there early, a crowd forms very fast. Awesome place for date night!

J PARK

This restaurant is one of my favorites. You can meet kind servers in a cozy atmosphere. If you visit here, you must try the lobster roll and mussel. The lobster roll is the best I've ever had. It's so fresh and chewy.

Nic Garcia

this place is delicious. the lobster roll is out of this world. stuffed with lobster, and a good amount of creamy mayo. don’t let that put you off, it’s wonderfully balanced. it’s pricey, but it’s worth it to me, everyone deserves to spoil themselves. you can never wrong with a full maine lobster, theirs is cooked perfectly. the corn pudding is really tasty, very sweet.

Antonio Sousa

I found Pearl Oyster Bar on the Michelin Guide and their menu looked really appealing. When I got there I received a warm welcome and then showed me their specials along with their menu. I wish I could of ordered everything. In the picture is a Pan Roasted Cod and this dish was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! Thank you for this amazing experience!!!

Ricardo Torres

We have been coming here for many years. They have the best lobster roll outside of Maine and perhaps better than you can find in Maine. The place has always been a little cramped for space but I find that part of the experience of eating there. The staff are friendly and helpful. If I were going to the Electric I would order off of their menu for my last meal.

Eric Douglas

I am from Maine originally, and people ask me all of the time what my favorite lobster roll in NYC is. I had yet to visit Pearl Oyster Bar until recently, and can say without a doubt that this is by far my favorite authentic Maine-style lobster roll in the city. Can't wait to go back!

Donna Marie

I've eaten lobster rolls from Maine to DJ's Clam Shack in Key West. No trip to NYC is complete without a visit to Pearl Oyster Bar for an unforgettable meal every time. Freshest lobster roll in New York served with delicate shoestring fries! Save room for the chocolate mousse and some berry pie!

Annette Grande Magjuka

I love EVERYTHING about this place! Whenever I go to NYC, I try to eat at Pearl. I have beautiful memories of eating there with each of my children and my husband (getting all five of us together at any one time is almost impossible!) The Lobster Roll is heaven on a plate!! We have a family story about the lobster roll: It was during the "don't eat carbs" craze a few years back, and I was eating the filling, pretty much avoiding the bun. Our server walked by and said, "The lobster roll is really meant to be eaten with the bread." Haha! My son still uses this phrase, "Mom, this dish is really meant to be eaten as I prepared it." And of course, this is right. I make the blueberry pie from the cookbook all the time. It is so easy and delicious. Every time I bring the pie to a cookout, people say,"This is the best pie I have ever eaten!" Haha. I am no pastry chef. I have written enough, although I could go on. The service, the story about the place, the low key atmosphere, but especially the FOOD! The FOOD! I love Pearl Oyster Bar.

Peg Sabo Adamcik

Always delicious! Best lobster roll in the city and the grilled lobster is "perfection". Wash it down with a glass of Rosé and the night is complete!

Pierre Hensenne

Terrific place, amazing fried oysters and World best Saison beer (from St-Feuillien <3) ... Thanks Andrew for the welcome last month when I was in NYC, hope to return soon :-D

Kevin O'Connor

Small place and I mean small, (32 seats) the food and service were worth the wait Best Lobster Roll!

Romero Tragedy Perez

The lobster roll was to die for and clam chowder w/ bacon was everything! Service was fast and our server was nice!

Paul Montgomery

This is one of my favourite restaurants. Have been going there since the early 1990s. It has changed, but not importantly. The food is just great. Fresh simple and delicious. The lobster rolls and shoestring fries are a real favourite. With a bottle of gruner veitliner- a brilliant lunch or supper! Go early (6pm) would be my top tip. They are always busy/full.

Colin Liam Argue

I can't say enough good things about the staff, the oysters and the fantastic lobster rolls. Amazing

Emmerson Salles

Oysters were to die for and the staff were very friendly too. Very good experience

Bridgeen Hale

Amazing dinner as always best Lobster Roll in the city for sure!! Service always quick, friendly, love this place.

Ann Sullivan

POB is a must when we are in NYC! Lobster rolls with delicate shoestring potatoes, fried oysters with sublime tartar sauce, thick NE clam chowder and decadent butterscotch sundaes are heavenly choices. Chef Rebecca and her wonderful team ensure that you feel like family. Life is so good at Pearl Oyster Bar.

Mark A. Bermudez

Wow what a lobster roll !! Soooo good!! And the service was brilliant !! John is a brilliant server very atttentive !! Maria is super fun too !! Love her socks !! I hope thats her name ! good seafood

Erin Dichiera

Best lobster roll I've ever had... so delicious! Highly recommend this neighborhood gem.

Plaimanus Srisuwan

Food delicious..place very nice small but can made me feel dinner nearby the beach 🌊 I 💙Your restaurant 😀👌