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PEARL Bar & Dining
Pearl Bar & Dining features Contemporary Northwest cuisine - fresh, local, seasonal. Located in downtown Bellevue at Lincoln Square, Pearl is a vibrant room that embodies the foods, attitudes and urban lifestyles of the Pacific Northwest. Pearl offers complimentary valet parking and validated parking. Our menu features an array of classics that look sound and taste familiar, prepared and presented with ingredients and garnishes, side dishes and sauces that set them apart. The wine list features over 200 bottles with 40 wines by the glass. Happy Hour features 1/2 off appetizers, wines by the glass, specialty cocktails and beers, early and late. Whether it's a casual bite in the bar with friends, a working luncheon or dinner with business associates or an intimate evening for two, Pearl is the east side's newest go-to gathering place. Pearl. Highly polished dining. We look forward to meeting you! Visit www.pearlbellevue.com for more information.
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86 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 86 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(40)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(41)
- fit for foodies(33)
- vibrant bar scene(33)
- romantic(29)
- good for groups(25)
- notable wine list(21)
PEARL Bar & Dining Reviews List
Review 1 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Met and Exceeded Expectations
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great experience at Pearl on Saturday night. First we arrived a bit early and were delighted to see it was Happy Hour. We had a cocktail in the bar (Buffalo Trace bourbon in the Pearl Manhattan, yum!) The pork belly appetizer was outrageous and all at half price. We went in to our dinner reservation, with a slight glow. Nice table and glad the party of 14 didn't arrive while we were there. The halibut was incredible. We would definitely order it again. Morel mushrooms, peas and asparagus with perfectly cooked fish. The other entree was the sable fish/black cod. Originally, thought it was a tad spicy, though we do love spice. Turned out to be perfect (had to order a bit of bread to wipe up the last of the sauce)."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, hot spot
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Review 2 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent everything. Only negative, very loud party next door, fortunately we couldn't see then. We heard most of their conversation"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pearl Impresses Again
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We took advantage of the June special that offers one entree free with the purchase of another entree at a similar price point. We were not disappointed by the food or the service. Portion size is perfect, and dessert was yummy. If one is looking for huge entrees, Pearl is not the place. We prefer reasonable portions with great presentation and flavor. The June special was definitely a nice marketing tool for the summer."
Dined on 6/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
NW cuisine at moderate prices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The cocktails were delicious with flavorable dishes!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I went for dinner sunday night and it was excellent. We started with drinks and a shrimp apetiser in a garlicy sauce. They were great. Cooked just right and the sauce was out of this world. I had the lamb shank and my wife had the penne with crab. My lamb was delicious and beatifully presented. My wifes penne was very good but a bit quite rich. All in all, I have never been disappointed when dining at Pearl."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 6 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Dining Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service. Excellent presenation. Very attentive staff. Not overpriced. Liked the free valet parking. Usually come for special occasions. And we got a complimentary dessert for our anniversary."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 7 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ladies Night Out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a good time... Good food and excellent service. Shelby was wonderful."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
surprising poor service; good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were so disappointed with the service we received. We like to frequent PEARL as the food and value are good, especially for
business occasions as it is close location to our office. The welcome was great, but in a not fully busy restaurant we often waited 5+ minutes for our waitress. At one point, everyone (8) at the table had completed their lunch, and eventually pushed their plates away, but still no waitress to clear, and asked if we wanted anything further. We could see her visiting with two other waitresses by the kitchen, but could not get her attention. We had pre-arranged that we had a small cake for serving as it was a birthday celebration, and yet had to re-ask for her to bring it to the birthday girl. Very disappointed!"
business occasions as it is close location to our office. The welcome was great, but in a not fully busy restaurant we often waited 5+ minutes for our waitress. At one point, everyone (8) at the table had completed their lunch, and eventually pushed their plates away, but still no waitress to clear, and asked if we wanted anything further. We could see her visiting with two other waitresses by the kitchen, but could not get her attention. We had pre-arranged that we had a small cake for serving as it was a birthday celebration, and yet had to re-ask for her to bring it to the birthday girl. Very disappointed!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fun and convenient but not great dining. Wouldn't recommend for foodies."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 10 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food in a good location.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent, fresh fish. Portions a little on the small side but quality makes up for it."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sunday brunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had Sunday brunch on Mother's Day. The scones were great, the fried potatoes were too oily but the eggs were very good. The atmosphere was fun and the service was good."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 12 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I took my mom for Mother's Day. We had a nice private table with enough room for her to open her gifts which was nice. The food was excellent. I had a crab omelette, which was cooked perfectly. My mom had the crab cakes, and she really enjoyed them. The only down fall was that my mom ate a whole peppercorn which were in her potatoes. It kind of ruined the rest of her meal. But luckily that didn't happen until the end of the meal. We will definetly be returning. The dinner menu looks awesome!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Slow service and so-so food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Cons:
- Very slow service - 40 minutes between appetizers and main course. They seemed overwhelmed in the kitchen and short of servers, using hostesses to serve. Forgot to bring silverware with dessert / cheese and didn't come back to check, so we sat unable to eat even when the food did come!
- So-So food - Risotto was dry and stodgy. Probably sat under the heat lights fpor ages waiting for the other dishes to become ready.
- Very noisy - Found ourselves shouting to have a conversation. I was hoarse by the end of the evening
- Overpriced - for the low quality food and service.
Pros:
- The waiting staff were pleasant and apologetic (though they did not provide anything to ease the disappointment.)
- The waiting staff were pleasant and apologetic (though they did not provide anything to ease the disappointment.)
- Good cocktails
- Valet parking"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 14 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Outing with friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was exceptional (scallops and lamb chops) were excellent our server was very attentive. The restaurant was empty when
we arrived there were 3 ladies at the checkin desk but it took 6 minutes to seat us. We had reservations all tables were set, not
sure what the problem was"
we arrived there were 3 ladies at the checkin desk but it took 6 minutes to seat us. We had reservations all tables were set, not
sure what the problem was"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great bargain for lunch and they validate valet parking at the Westin next door."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 16 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Three of us went for dinner and had aa excellent meal. We started with the special starter, a soft herb and garlic cheese and crostini dish that was very good but also very small. For the price it coulpd have been a bit bigger. I had a rather new entree the rack of lamb. It was absolutely delicious and very tender. It was served on a bed of cheesy rissotto which wasn't such a good combination. The flavors didn't go together in my opinion. However, I'd have to say the lamb was as good as I have ever had."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 17 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have eaten at Pearl many
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have eaten at Pearl many times and had a great dinng experience but this time not so much. There were several tables of really loud people, lots of loud talking, louts of really loud laughing. The waitress had to speak really loud in almost a shrill tome Ito be heard and we could barely hear each other talking. We asked to be moved once only to be moved to a side with more really loud people. I know the restaurant can't do anything about really loud people bit that seems to be what is happening more often at Pearl. We will go back again however because the food is really good and the wait staff helpful."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
An average dining experience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place itself is nice. The service was great. The free valet was also nice. The food however was a bit lackluster. Considering what we ordered, it was quite expensive too. Nothing tasted that amazing. Everything we ordered was pretty average. I don't think I would ever eat here again. For the amount of money we spent, we could have eaten a much better meal elsewhere."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 19 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special occasion lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We requested a private curtained booth and it was granted. Staff very professional and service was excellent. A surprise free birthday dessert was provided with forks for each of us to share. We've enjoyed other special lunches at the Pearl and that is why we chose it on this occasion."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 20 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've been going to Pearl since they opened and I've never had a disappointing meal. The people I was with enjoyed the duck and sea scallops and really loved the beet salad. I got the chicken pappardelle and it was creamy and earthy with all the mushrooms. We went at 6PM on a Sunday so it was pretty empty, but service was top-notch."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good, but can be great!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall it was a very pleasant experience. The reason I only rated the food very good is because the desert was a disappointment. It was meant to be a warmed chocolate cake, warmed and moist in the center. It was instead rather dry and crunchy on the outside. The icecream that went with it helped, but it was not at the standard I expect from Pearl. I hope it was a one-off situation, which happens."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
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Review 22 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent dinner. I always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent dinner. I always enjoy Pearl and highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a very pleasant evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a very pleasant evening and the food was good. Will come again"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We had a special lunch planned
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a special lunch planned - and pre-arrangements were made to make the day special.
We were seated in a nice spot that we requested, however during the course of the lunch. I had to get up out of my seat 3 seperate times to get the waitress attention. The entire lunch took over 2 hours! We did not get our bill seperated out like requested either. I complained to the owner - I think if I was in his shoes, I would have offered a free lunch or something. That is not what I was looking for, but just an offer would have been nice. The lunch quality was very good though. No complaints there. Maybe on a different day, the service might have been better."
We were seated in a nice spot that we requested, however during the course of the lunch. I had to get up out of my seat 3 seperate times to get the waitress attention. The entire lunch took over 2 hours! We did not get our bill seperated out like requested either. I complained to the owner - I think if I was in his shoes, I would have offered a free lunch or something. That is not what I was looking for, but just an offer would have been nice. The lunch quality was very good though. No complaints there. Maybe on a different day, the service might have been better."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
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Review 25 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wow, what an experience! This was the best meal we have had in a long time. Highly recommend this place."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service. This
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. This is the fourth time we have eaten there in last three months. The staff are very friendly and professional. Pearl is truly a "gem" which we would highly recommend!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for PEARL Bar & Dining
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
You get what you pay for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit to Pearl, and once again it was a great evening. My wife really enjoys the Mushroom Risotto, and my Salmon with Saffron Risotto was excellent! A great place for special occasions. Not inexpensive, but a great value because everything was done to perfection."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for PEARL Bar & Dining
Based on the average of (59) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
23 out of 24 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic