Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar — Restaurant in Peterborough

Unfortunately this used to be my favorite restaurant of all time. The past few times have been a bit disappointing and the other night was pretty much the final straw. I think they certainly provide amazing food and for the area I would say it's the best. But they have gotten so busy that they are losing appeal. I made a reservation and brought my sister and her husband along, I had been so excited to have them experience it. Unfortunately, our food took a long time to get to the table (which can happen) but it's the way its dealt with that can make a difference. The waitress was to busy to worry about it. When the food finally came some of the food was not really hot but we dealt with it knowing they were really busy. HOWEVER, when we finished our main course the bill was quickly thrown on our table saying that it was 7:05 and the 7:00 reservation was already waiting ..... really ??? They said we could not order coffee or dessert. That totally does not fly and was out right rude. I was embarrassed that I had told my sister and her husband how good it was. I actually still can't believe it. Not sure I will go back. Last time we had made a reservation that they somehow didn't have when we got there and they told us they could not seat us until 9:00. They didn't even attempt to see if there was something they could do to fit us in. They told us we were welcome to go to the sister restaurant next door....

We didn't make reservations so we were seated outside. Outside is really not very nice, it's kind of a cheap porch tacked onto the side, with metal tables and hard wooden chairs. Good view of the roof shingles, and a faint odor of possibly... manure? And naturally the no-see-ums found us as the evening progressed. We started with the ribs and blue crab cakes appetizers which were both delicious. 😋 Since there was so much meat in the appetizers we decided on the coconut rice bowl for our entree. That was a mistake. Buried under a thick pile of vegetables swimming in curry was (possibly) some coconut rice, also generously bathed in curry. You couldn't enjoy the taste of the vegetables, or the rice, it was basically just a mish-mosh. The few pieces of tofu were deliciously crunchy with sesame seeds on the outside. I think we probably need to make reservations, go back and order some of the fish entrees or try the raw bar. We were in Cuttyhunk eating oysters 4 days ago, so we didn't go for the raw bar this time. If you're into loogies on the half shell, this is your place! Make reservations, sit inside, stick to...

I can't wait to go back! The food is incredible and is very reasonably priced considering just how good it is. I appreciate that they allow their waitstaff to wear whatever they are comfortable wearing. It makes me feel very uncomfortable when waitstaff are required to wear masks like I'm some special class citizen allowed to sit down and eat and breathe comfortably while they are just my servant.

Those who wanted the vaccine have had plenty of opportunity to get one, it's not for everyone! I can't believe some out-of-towner had posted a complaint about this, you're literally in the "Live Free or Die" making an adult choice to dine out indoors at a restaurant. Why should the rest of the world suffer and cater to your irrational fears? Please just stay home if you're that scared of catching a cold. Thank you (Emily?) for being our server, you had us all cracking up with your cheerful demeanor and fun...