Eastern Pearl Restaurant — Restaurant in Beaverton

On a sorry stretch of SW Canyon Rd with nothing but car dealerships as far as the eye can see, the Pearl definitely fills a communal void. It’s nothing magical, but it’s got better than average food for a bar, with the interesting menu getting an Asian twist (my faves are the Potstickers and/or Gojujang Pork Belly) plus there’s video poker, karaoke, pool, and solid bartenders in a weirdly laid out space. It looks like there are three sections; one area that’s laid out like a restaurant, with tables and chairs; the middle lounge area with the bar/counter and more tables; and a lower area with pool table and a bunch of TVs. There are TVs scattered all around actually but it doesn’t really feel like a sports bar (and there are video games along one wall of course). Somehow this mashup works, and feels pretty dang homey, making for a decent spot to hang out with your friends and neighbors. Oh, and also: the Vietnamese Fried Chicken is very good. So yeah, the food here deserves another mention. Parking in the free lot attached, but fills up quickly...

On a recent visit, I had a medical emergency and was taken by ambulance from this bar to the ER at Providence hospital. My EKG reflects cardiac abnormalities, for which I'm being treated by a cardiologist. Upon returning to the bar the following week, the staff was unfriendly towards me and, in fact, told me I could only have two drinks max. No "how are you?" No " we were worried about you" Their concern was utterly selfish. They were not happy that a paying customer, a regular, needed paramedics. To say that I was offended and hurt is an understatement. I thought these folks were my friends. But sadly, that are upset they had to call 911. I will never return to this place, as I value friendship and loyalty above money and business. I enjoyed being a regular customer here, as many places don't treat homosexuals with respect. In the end, I guess I was just another paying customer,...

One of the most awful food experiences you can have. Me & my party of 5 unpicky eaters all ordered different things & they were all equally inedible (except for the things that were clearly cooked from frozen). Do not come here for anything but beer & pool. The staff is very friendly and sweet & the ambiance is nice, but the food is so god awful it’s hard to think of anything else. Oh, and each dish was $12-15. For that price we could’ve pooled together a fund for the copay of a vasectomy which would’ve been a more enjoyable experience than eating here. My honest advice would be to scrap the menu and make a new minimal menu with 5 or less dishes that the kitchen staff can become confident in. Many bars function like that & are awesome. This is such a cool location and the staff is lovely. There’s no reason to let a menu that the kitchen isn’t prepared to...