Pearl - Bellevue

Riaz was excellent—observant and witty—and made great suggestions. He warned me about the open-faced steak sandwich, which turned out to be the best choice: it featured tender steak on a piece of drenched toast topped with fresh, juicy tomatoes and Bleu cheese. The sandwich came with onion rings and fries. One of the drinks we tried was the Pearl Cosmo, made with Effen Vodka, sparkling wine, and rosemary syrup. It was bold and delicious, and the aftertaste was my favorite part. They only had Kushi oysters available, but that was fine because they are among my favorites. The accompanying mignonette was absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to come back when they have other varieties of oysters. Our first dish, a steaming hot polenta cake with a medley of mushrooms and truffle oil, was superb. I would definitely return, especially since I heard their Happy Hour is exceptional!

Pearl Signature Sable fish is the best! It's so delicious. Over all service is great and enjoyed my dinner there.

Upscale and very pricey, but decent food quality and good taste. We came with a large group and were seated in a dedicated room which was great. The appetizers were good for sharing. I did not like the truffle fries very much, as they were too thick for my taste. Their thinkness was mentioned on the menu though, so just a personal thing. The seafood as well as the steaks were very good and everyone got their food at the same time which shows the kitchen's professional and abilitiy to deal with a larger group. As Pearl is more on the pricy side (the scallop entree was around 40$ , I am rating 4 stars for the overall experience.

Pearl has become one of five go to establishemnets in Bellevue. 4 .34576 out of 5.00000 stars. Beverages... they have a fine selection of signature cocktails and 2 dollars off during HH in the Bar. I 'm typically a 'Gasping Gin Martini ' Dude, but their Shiso Wild Drop is awesome; a tad sweet but easily down-able. Wine selection is in line with most high end resturants. Appetizers... THE Roasted Pork Belly is absolutely the quintessential small plate to get. It would Turn a Vegan into a full fledged Carnivore. I 'm certain that that will insight the Vegans reading this to be appalled... well that just means there 'll be more for me. Only negative is that the portion size seems to have shrunk by about 50%... Just say 'n when we first started going and getting this amazing starter it was enough for two even four if you just wanted a taste. Now shared by two its 'Just a Taste '. Mains... The Pan-Roasted Free Range 1/2 Chicken is fabulous. The Chiopino is good but could be turned up a notch for or five in heating as in Spicy. The Scallops were cooked just right. Deserts... No comment on this, basically due mostly in part to I rarely partake in deserts and I prefer savory. Did I mention that Pear Resturant is also in welcoming and friendly Bellevue; you know the place that wants you to come visit and shop and eat and finds a way not to make parking abhorently difficult or expensive. Oh, did I mention that parking was free, 3hour validated valet parking. Maybe Seattle could learn something, D 'Oh what am I thinking its impossible... then that 's another story.

We ordered several dishes, but unfortunately, the octopus and shrimp were both overcooked. The goat cheese was a bit unusual as it was rolled in herbs (a detail not mentioned on the menu), and there were quite a few stems. Additionally, the bread was overly greasy. On a positive note, we thoroughly enjoyed the vegetables; the broccolini, asparagus, and salad were all excellent. The oyster sample was also delicious. The sablefish was cooked to perfection and paired beautifully with tasty crab dumplings, and the accompanying sauce was just right. Pearl is located in downtown Bellevue, so parking is limited to nearby garages. The restaurant itself has a lovely ambiance, and the service we received was top-notch. Overall, while some of the dishes were hit or miss, I would definitely return to try more items from their menu.