We stopped here for dinner before attending a concert later in the evening. Service was very good. I'd have to rate the food mediocre however. We we're disappointed by the Hanoi Style Nems appetizer which we're quite greasy and not well flavored. Because my wife does not like spicy dishes, she had difficulty finding a suitable entree. The waiter was very helpful and suggested combining the glazed rib appetizer with a side of frites. A good suggestion, the fries were quite good although the ribs were overly sweet in our opinion. I ordered the Roll Your Own moo shu wraps with spicy chicken. This dish was good but a bit ordinary. For dessert we shared the brownie sundae which was very good, but a bit on the heavy side definitely a dish for two. The waiter suggested Hudson Baby Bourbon which was surprisingly good. It was a good night out, but I'd have to say the food was OK but unimpressive.
An unassuming restaurant in a strip mall but the food is excellent and does not disappoint. Excellent. A must try.
One of my favorites. Great oysters and overall great food!
This comment was posted a few years ago, and the food is still great! - 2017
We had dinner at The Pearl Saturday night. It didn't live up to the reviews.
I had the sweet and sour Thai noodles their take on Pad Thai, it wasn't even close. The noodles were dry, there was no sauce and the spices reminded me of a mix I'd use for a dry rub on ribs. The Tom Yum soup lacked depth. The chicken with a sweet and savory Carmel sauce was just too sweet, who puts sugar on chicken? Oysters were good.
Great food and service. One of the best in Peterborough if not the best. A bit crowded and loud inside. I like to sit outside in the summer. Wish they would change up the menu, it has been the same for a long time. Would love to vegetarian options. The bartender is great and makes a fantastic cocktail!
2016:Pearl has been our favorite in the Peterborough area for years. It is always consistently good and the food is beautifully presented. It is located in strip mall that does not look like it would have a good restaurant, but don't let that turn you away. On a nice day ask for outside sitting.
2017:Another good experience. If a peach tart is on the menu - give it a try, I really enjoyed it.
The night ceilings and narrow dinning room make for a very noisy experience. The food is good, great oysters. A bit over prices for what it is and where it is. All in all an ok place to eat.
The food is amazing. Quality is always fresh, never had a bad dish. Portions are well worth your money. Atmosphere is causal, clean and very down to earth service. Highly recommend.
One of the best restaurants in Peterborough, if not the entire Monadnock region. Great bar too.
totally fabulous. the food and service is outstanding (Graham rocks). enjoyed our meal on the covered patio during a rainstorm, which was actually quite pleasant given the recent heatwave. stayed nice & dry.
definitely many repeat visits are in the future.
Pearl has been our favorite in the Peterborough area for years. It is always consistently good and the food is beautifully presented. It is located in strip mall that does not look like it would have a good restaurant, but don't let that turn you away. On a nice day ask for outside sitting.