The Black Pearl in Tyler, TX, is an absolute treasure! Exceptional dishes with bold flavors, an inviting atmosphere, and top-notch service. Every visit feels special, making it the perfect spot for any occasion. Truly a five-star experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nick Knutson
Great food. Very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Audra Bryan
Great staff. Good Playlist of music in the background.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
josh stinnett
One of the best experiences in Tyler. Wonderful staff, great cocktails, and even better food. Ask for Nathan he was wonderful and knowledgeable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laney Daniel
Sometimes, you just have to treat yourself!THE BLACK PEARL. located on the square. a member of RICK'S ON THE SQUARE family.A very high end classy oyster Bar for a lack of better words. but let me tell you, very down to earth feel and amazing, friendly staff. .open since 2016. How I didn't know it has been here that long, as much of an oyster guy I Am, surprised me.Mind you, not just one type of oysters. . they carry many east coast varieties. . to be able to order oysters and to be able to specify which ones you wanna try. AMAZING. salty mariners, black Berry's. China sea, the list goes on. all with with different salinity levels and flavors. . and my favorite. Served with a Nice vinegar sauce and all the normal condiments on packed crushed ice. Super chilled and fresh and accompanied with some wonderful lavash crackers.There's only 16 Items on the menu. . .and they do them so well. I tried 5 out of the 16 Today. Lol. don't judge me. ha ha . .and all of them were excellent. maybe more than 5 if you count two orders of oysters. 4 at a time. 2 each flavor of the ones I tried. .Oh and plus one oyster shooter as well. . so I had 5 different types of oysters Today. It was fantastic. I also tried the creole seasoned jumbo shrimp. Excellent spice amount to them. The crab stuffed boiled shrimp. Very tasty with the lemon cream sauce over them.The shrimp and crab ceviche was so fresh and light and bursting with flavor. All that was my snacking finger food so to speak. .Lol. But for my main dish. I went with the carpaccio. It was beautiful as much as it was tasty. Done Oh so perfect with the choice of toppings they did it with, very much in the traditional sense. However one twist I found pleasant, was the fried capers. It added a Nice crunch and salty pop to go with the rich taste of the Raw beef. And the garlic toast points were a Nice addition to the dish.So for all you oysters lovers or anyone with a taste for classy food and flavor. this is the place. and surprisingly. . for all that flavor? All that food? and 4 ice cold beers and an oyster shooter with vodka. . my tab was right under a hundred bucks. . . without tips of course. but not as costly as you would think for Such quality.I'm highly Impressed and very Happy with this, soon to be my favorite food spot in Tyler Texas.Give them a try. you won't regret it. . .only open Tuesday through Saturday. and only after 4 pm.Tuesday by the way. . Half price oysters. So for you folks on a beer budget but craving champagne quality food? That's your day!enjoy the pictures.Kid-friendliness: I would not call this place Kid friendly. . Its kinda small and all your main seating is Bar stools and Bar tops. There are a few tables for parties of 4 or more it seemed. . But most of it is sitting at a Bar environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Stuffed Shrimp, Shrimp and Crab Ceviche, Steak Tartare, Oysters on the Half Shell
deborahf394
Went there for cocktails was very impressed! We had fresh raw oysters from Nova Scotia and Canada they were very delicious and fresh! When we mentioned that today was our anniversary the bar tender surprised us with a crème brûlée for us to share! First time for crème brûlée for me it was amazing! Had a fun time talking about oysters and where we’re from and the bar tenders! Very beautiful place to stop!
Kathy Stucker
Pretty good. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dalton Martin
One of the coolest bars in Tyler. If you’re a male, make sure you have some kind of sleeves on the shirt you’re wearing when you enter. I was asked to leave once because I was wearing a tank top on a hot summer day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Sistar Vittina Mills
Absolutely delicious….Crab Stuffed Shrimp and Crab Crosstini are my “HOLY GRAIL “ great for a first date or like me….. memories…. My special spot…. I will never forget the Black Pearl and its essence…… BEST RESTAURANT IN TYLER TEXAS….Vegetarian options: Meet your needs…Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Perfect place for late night cocktails. We didn’t get oysters tonight, but it looked like they had a solid selection. Just a couple tables here - we were lucky to snag one. Everyone else was lined up at the bar and behind it. But everyone seemed to love it! It’s that kind of place. Great buzz. Solid bar tenders. All staff was very helpful and kind. We enjoyed the two desserts we got (key lime pie and crème brûlée). Nicely done. All our cocktails were great. Would definitely recommend for evening drinks. Downtown Tyler is a neat vibe these days!Kid-friendliness: Not really for kidsParking: After 5pm the parking around the square is free. We circled once and found a spot. Worth it.
Over the top! Yes, it's pricey, but oMg!!!! The oysters were divine, service the best and drink's delicious!!!!!!
Shanda Bailey
My favorite place to hide away from the world and have a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Corley
Amazing place food great .drinks are
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Russell Hopkins
Surprisingly good oysters. Superb staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janis B.
We've been here twice now, and I'm sure this is only the first of many!! Food was Wonderful, Drinks are to die for ( my husband's description of their Old Fashion) !! I actually have to agree on this point, shrimp and oysters were Wonderful!!Can't go wrong with Anything here!
The Black Pearl in Tyler, TX, is an absolute treasure! Exceptional dishes with bold flavors, an inviting atmosphere, and top-notch service. Every visit feels special, making it the perfect spot for any occasion. Truly a five-star experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food. Very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff. Good Playlist of music in the background.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of the best experiences in Tyler. Wonderful staff, great cocktails, and even better food. Ask for Nathan he was wonderful and knowledgeable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sometimes, you just have to treat yourself!THE BLACK PEARL. located on the square. a member of RICK'S ON THE SQUARE family.A very high end classy oyster Bar for a lack of better words. but let me tell you, very down to earth feel and amazing, friendly staff. .open since 2016. How I didn't know it has been here that long, as much of an oyster guy I Am, surprised me.Mind you, not just one type of oysters. . they carry many east coast varieties. . to be able to order oysters and to be able to specify which ones you wanna try. AMAZING. salty mariners, black Berry's. China sea, the list goes on. all with with different salinity levels and flavors. . and my favorite. Served with a Nice vinegar sauce and all the normal condiments on packed crushed ice. Super chilled and fresh and accompanied with some wonderful lavash crackers.There's only 16 Items on the menu. . .and they do them so well. I tried 5 out of the 16 Today. Lol. don't judge me. ha ha . .and all of them were excellent. maybe more than 5 if you count two orders of oysters. 4 at a time. 2 each flavor of the ones I tried. .Oh and plus one oyster shooter as well. . so I had 5 different types of oysters Today. It was fantastic. I also tried the creole seasoned jumbo shrimp. Excellent spice amount to them. The crab stuffed boiled shrimp. Very tasty with the lemon cream sauce over them.The shrimp and crab ceviche was so fresh and light and bursting with flavor. All that was my snacking finger food so to speak. .Lol. But for my main dish. I went with the carpaccio. It was beautiful as much as it was tasty. Done Oh so perfect with the choice of toppings they did it with, very much in the traditional sense. However one twist I found pleasant, was the fried capers. It added a Nice crunch and salty pop to go with the rich taste of the Raw beef. And the garlic toast points were a Nice addition to the dish.So for all you oysters lovers or anyone with a taste for classy food and flavor. this is the place. and surprisingly. . for all that flavor? All that food? and 4 ice cold beers and an oyster shooter with vodka. . my tab was right under a hundred bucks. . . without tips of course. but not as costly as you would think for Such quality.I'm highly Impressed and very Happy with this, soon to be my favorite food spot in Tyler Texas.Give them a try. you won't regret it. . .only open Tuesday through Saturday. and only after 4 pm.Tuesday by the way. . Half price oysters. So for you folks on a beer budget but craving champagne quality food? That's your day!enjoy the pictures.Kid-friendliness: I would not call this place Kid friendly. . Its kinda small and all your main seating is Bar stools and Bar tops. There are a few tables for parties of 4 or more it seemed. . But most of it is sitting at a Bar environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Stuffed Shrimp, Shrimp and Crab Ceviche, Steak Tartare, Oysters on the Half Shell
Went there for cocktails was very impressed! We had fresh raw oysters from Nova Scotia and Canada they were very delicious and fresh! When we mentioned that today was our anniversary the bar tender surprised us with a crème brûlée for us to share! First time for crème brûlée for me it was amazing! Had a fun time talking about oysters and where we’re from and the bar tenders! Very beautiful place to stop!
Pretty good. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of the coolest bars in Tyler. If you’re a male, make sure you have some kind of sleeves on the shirt you’re wearing when you enter. I was asked to leave once because I was wearing a tank top on a hot summer day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Absolutely delicious….Crab Stuffed Shrimp and Crab Crosstini are my “HOLY GRAIL “ great for a first date or like me….. memories…. My special spot…. I will never forget the Black Pearl and its essence…… BEST RESTAURANT IN TYLER TEXAS….Vegetarian options: Meet your needs…Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Recommended dishes: Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Stuffed Shrimp, Crab Crostini
Perfect place for late night cocktails. We didn’t get oysters tonight, but it looked like they had a solid selection. Just a couple tables here - we were lucky to snag one. Everyone else was lined up at the bar and behind it. But everyone seemed to love it! It’s that kind of place. Great buzz. Solid bar tenders. All staff was very helpful and kind. We enjoyed the two desserts we got (key lime pie and crème brûlée). Nicely done. All our cocktails were great. Would definitely recommend for evening drinks. Downtown Tyler is a neat vibe these days!Kid-friendliness: Not really for kidsParking: After 5pm the parking around the square is free. We circled once and found a spot. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee
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Over the top! Yes, it's pricey, but oMg!!!! The oysters were divine, service the best and drink's delicious!!!!!!
My favorite place to hide away from the world and have a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place food great .drinks are
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Surprisingly good oysters. Superb staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been here twice now, and I'm sure this is only the first of many!! Food was Wonderful, Drinks are to die for ( my husband's description of their Old Fashion) !! I actually have to agree on this point, shrimp and oysters were Wonderful!!Can't go wrong with Anything here!