Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Name: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
Address: 1612 14th St Nw, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 319-1612
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1086 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices.

The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 319-1612

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 319-1612
Website
http://www.pearldivedc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Chris Kispert
Private party contact
Catherine Ker: (202) 319-1612

Location
1612 14th St Nw Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Cross street
On 14th Street between Q and Corcoran Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is accessible via metro. We are a short walk from both the Dupont Circle and U-Street/Cardozo Metro Stations.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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OYSTERMANIA
Multiple dates available
Mon - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Available in Pearl Dive Oyster Palace starting at 4 PM. Raw bar oysters on the half shell are 1/2 price !

Popular dishes

Soup du Jour
Chef's Daily Preparation
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
Spicy Shrimp Cocktail
Cocktail Sauce, Lemon [Min. of 3]
- ea$2.50
Chopped Salad$14.00
Buttermilk-Jalapeno Dressing, Market Vegetables, Avocado, Popcorn Crawfish
Classic Caesar$11.00
Chopped Romaine, House Croutons, Garlicky-Anchovy Dressing, Parmesan

Hot Appetizers

Lobster Rangoon$15.00
Lobster, Cream Cheese, Crispy Wonton, Sweet-n-Spicy Chili Sauce
Addie's Mussels
Garlic, Shallot, Chicken Stock, Butter, Lemon, Chili Flake, Grilled Baguette
- 1/2 Lb$11.00
- 1 Lb$17.00
Blackened Grilled Shrimp
Garlic Red Chili Butter, Lemon [Min. of 3]
- ea$2.00
Cornmeal Crusted Oysters
Cayenne Aioli, Lemon [Min. of 3]
- ea$2.00

Hot Oyster Plates

Rockefeller [3 Pcs]$11.00
Broiled Oysters, Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan
Wood Grilled Oysters [4 Pcs]$10.00
Garlic and Red Chili Butter, Gremolata
Angels on Horseback [4 Pcs]$11.00
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Oysters, Vin Blanc, Balsamic Reduction

Handfood

Oyster or Shrimp Po'boy$16.00
House Pickles, Lettuce, Diced Onion, Cayenne Aioli, & Dive Fries
Dive Burger$17.00
Roasted Green Chilies, Pepper Jack, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cayenne Aioli, House Sesame Seed Bun, & Dive Fries
Amish Chicken Dinner$21.00
Creole Spicy Fried Chicken, Bacon Braised Greens, Salt Roasted Potatoes, Creamy Cole Slaw
Corn Meal Crusted Oyster or Blackened Shrimp Dinner$22.00
Bacon Braised Greens, Salt Roasted Potatoes, Creamy Cole Slaw, Cayenne Aioli/ Garlic Red-Chile Butter

Spoon Worthy

Creole Gumbos
Holy Trinity, Bacon, Tasso Ham, File, Okra, House Spices, Served with Buttered Rice and Garlic Bread
- Seafood Gumbo$24.00
- Shrimp Gumbo$22.00
- Chicken & Andouille Gumbo$22.00

Knife & Fork

Wood Grilled Gulf Red Fish$26.00
Sage & Native Pecan Brown Butter, Stone Grits, Haricot Verts
Blackened Swordfish$28.00
Black-Eyed Pea Jamabalaya, Boudin Blanc Sausage Buttered Rice, Chili Peppers
Wood Grilled Hanger Steak$30.00
Salt Roasted Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Chimichurri

What 1,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood
District of Columbia
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KippL
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Reservations suggested! Seafood was great and prices were on point.
F
Francis
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved this place. We had 730 pm reservations on 7/1. Great food, great staff and love the place.
KM
KentM
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great wait staff and great food!
P
wallaceP
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very very good food. Best meal while we were in DC. Service was the best. We went on a Wednesday night, half price on wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great gumbo
KJ
KJH1351
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always one of my favorite places to enjoy good food, people and ambiance! Our waiter Nate was the best! Never had a server like him, he was personal and such a good person and very tentative. Loved it! I will always eat at Pearl Dive!
DM
DianeM
Washington DC
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
My first time at Pearl Dive and I'll be back. Food was outstanding. I had Oysters Rockefeller and Salmon and Latkes platter. BF had NE Clam Chowder which he said was great and he's a trained chef. Tried to figure out if he could duplicate it at home. He also enjoyed his potato latkes platter. Only issue is that's it's quite a small place and the noise level was high. They do have outdoor seating and busy bar area. High;y rated in most DC media and now I know why. If you love oysters, this is the place to eat.
EK
EllenK
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
If you have any issues with sun, best to book inside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well worth the trip to DC
A
Alvertos
New York Area
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Good food, although the fried oysters portion is tiny and the oysters po-boy sandwich is 80% bread. Great service, but gets too loud when busy, like headache loud.
AH
AceH
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is probably my favorite restaurant of all time. I always get their saltiest oysters with lime and their Maryland oysters to start, followed by anything on the menu (because it's all fantastic) and the beignets for dessert. Brunch here is simply divine and the wait staff always performs worthy of an encore. I have never had a bad experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is incredible. Staff is fun, attentive and on point. Music and ambience are a co laid back vibe. You can sit in, do the patio or the bars. I will make this a must do whenever I am in DC.
SL
SLDC
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
Service was friendly, and food was delicious. This is a popular gathering place for the 30-somethings, so it was quite noisy.
T
Tangowood
Washington DC
155 reviews
vip
4.0
155 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We went for the oysters, as usual, but were impressed with the rest of the menu -- many reasons to return.
RB
RichardB
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great services. Always. One of the best in DC.
J
Jayj
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cal, Amanda & Taryn were so sweet. The host is a sweetheart too, but don’t know his name. I love to go to our local places and fee like family and not like I’m being waited on by robots. Of course the food is always spot on. One of the best places to ever come to LC thank y’all
B
Bobt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful neighborhood restaurant. A great go to place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We just had some wine and great oysters so everything was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had five different waiters. Little confusion about who took which order.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Nate was amazing. Very engaging and displayed great knowledge of the menu.
EM
EvanMD
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sat outside on a perfect evening. Way quieter than indoors, but lots of pedestrian passerbys, so vibrant setting. Server was Nate - knows his stuff and made solid (honest) recommendations. His attention to detail was spot on, while bussers efficiently covered water, clearing dishes, etc. Great service. We had jumbalaya, crab cakes, beat/mandarin salad, asparagus/goat cheese, bananas foster and a chocolate mousse. All exceptional. Even when coupled with a good selection of beer and wine, the bill came in well below what we might have expected.
SB
SusanB
Raleigh
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal, priced right.
DS
DebbiS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My whole family agreed that the meal here was one of the best we have had in a long time and most definitely the best of our vacation to DC. The decor is welcoming and fun and the people really friendly. Our server Amanda was outstanding- great personality and amazing service. We had appetizers, entrees and desserts and talked all night about how delicious it was. Definitely make this a stop when in DC.
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Lawsmith
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Most enjoyable. We started with a selection of very fresh oysters, followed by a salad and delicious octopus. Outside dining on a balmy evening was most enjoyable. We will be back.
JS
JarvisS
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a date. Had a wonderful time with my wife and I would go again in a heart-beat.
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erynr
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our waitress was amazing. Oysters were fresh. Highly recommend!
P
Peterw
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and Excellent service. It was worth every Penny. Highly recommend.
P
Patita
San Diego
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nautical ambiance and casual vibe, this place is amazing! Quaint and EXCELLENT servers, especially Tim, and the whole staff. We ordered fresh oysters as our appetizer and they were fresh and tasty. Southern style seafood dishes. We had warm baked bread that was awesome. We then ordered clam chowder. The best I’ve ever had! For our main dish we had their blackened fish of the day with green beans and creamy grits! WOW…. Very tasty. For dessert we ordered Key lime pie and it was delicious! Our favorite place in DC so far.
EP
ElizabethP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Surprisingly good food!
S
Socrates
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, excellent service. Very loud inside.
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anoukl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice staff taking their time to familiarize us with the menu. Felt welcome and love the music in the background. Good value for the money.
ED
ElbaD
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent. Best meal I have had in DC! Nathan, our waiter, provided the best service. 5 stars!
HS
HollyS
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the host, Nadia to our server Nate, it was very good service and they had tons of personality which I like. We sat outside and it was a cute setup against the sidewalk. It was really loud inside the restaurant, but their bar is fun, so there's that! My only complaint is the rapid fire removal of plates. We were sharing and had two smaller plates we were transferring the food onto, and when there wasn't much left they descended on the table to take it, along with my unfinished cocktail. I've noticed this in many restaurants so I can't say it's just them. It makes the experience feel rushed, not clean or efficient. I believe they were creating the latter and I ended feeling bad asking them to give me back my glass and the plate. I still give them a high rating though because the food was so good! We had the crab cakes, octopus and oysters. And again, Nate was awesome and engaging.
JL
JimL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fun vibe with tasty food... The shrimp and oysters were on point!
t
toutoften
Washington DC
172 reviews
vip
5.0
172 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place for brunch on Friday...excellent food, service and delightfully casual.
TB
ThomasB
Austin
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Each time we visit DC, we eat at Pearl Dive (approx. 10 times now, albeit it s been 2+ years since there last.) This time we enjoyed the fried oysters we suspect it's simply all of us adjusting as we return to "normal." The energy is vibrant and staff very friendly and positive. We will return on our next trip to DC.
EB
EnvoyBoy
Washington DC
100 reviews
vip
4.0
100 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
What happened to the front of house team? We got a lukewarm greeting upon arrival, whereupon it was obvious nobody had noted the requests in our reservation. When we brought them up, it was met with disinterest. Upon leaving, we walked right alongside the same hostess that initially greeted us who looked up at us, and then looked back down at her tablet, saying nothing as we departed. What happened to the usual "where everybody knows your name" vibe you get from the team here?? We left feeling like we were treated as one-time tourists from out of state and not the local regulars that we are. All that said, the food and service continue to excel! We were trying to remember a dish we ever didn't like and couldn't think of one. Amazing things come out of that kitchen! Hopefully their excellence and popularity are not leading them down a road of arrogance and complacency. That would be worst of all.
CP
CPNP
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous and Quincy took good care of us! Don’t forget to vote!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great experience and great oysters! Cal our server was great. She has a way of making us feel so special. She is surely an asset to the restaurant. Will came back again.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 319-1612.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is rated 4.7 stars by 1086 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 319-1612

1612 14th St Nw Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
On 14th Street between Q and Corcoran Streets
Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is accessible via metro. We are a short walk from both the Dupont Circle and U-Street/Cardozo Metro Stations.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Chris Kispert
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pearldivedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 319-1612
Private party contact
Catherine Ker: (202) 319-1612

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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OYSTERMANIA

Addie's Mussels

Dive Burger

Rockefeller 3 Pcs

Cold Appetizers

Soup du Jour

Spicy Shrimp Cocktail

Chopped Salad$14.00

Classic Caesar$11.00

Hot Appetizers

Lobster Rangoon$15.00

Addie's Mussels

Blackened Grilled Shrimp

Cornmeal Crusted Oysters

Hot Oyster Plates

Rockefeller [3 Pcs]$11.00

Wood Grilled Oysters [4 Pcs]$10.00

Angels on Horseback [4 Pcs]$11.00

Handfood

Oyster or Shrimp Po'boy$16.00

Dive Burger$17.00

Amish Chicken Dinner$21.00

Corn Meal Crusted Oyster or Blackened Shrimp Dinner$22.00

Spoon Worthy

Creole Gumbos

Knife & Fork

Wood Grilled Gulf Red Fish$26.00

Blackened Swordfish$28.00

Wood Grilled Hanger Steak$30.00

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