Pearl Restaurant & Lounge

Credit where credit is due- a shift in management seems to have breathed new life into this space. While the decor is decidedly over the top, it seems less obnoxious than it used to. The crowd - older, slightly more sophisticated and definitely less Ed Hardy than when I was last dragged to this spot. The night we went it was mellow, ambient funk hop and craft cocktails with sexy wait staff and only a touch of "Blowout looking right, kid!"

Pearl done did stepped its game up with improved music, clientele and the overall feel was more polished and less fuckfacey than I remembered it.

I dont live in Lil Peezy anymore, but if I were to, I can actually envision coming here.

I have only been here once but I would love to go again. Its a smaller lounge with a dance floor and bar inside then another area outside with lounge areas to sit and talk/mingle with friends. There is also a bar available in the same lounge area too. I like the atmosphere because it is more relaxed compared to other bar/lounges I have been too.

I could also tell the staff were very attentive and on top of their work. I observed the employees picking up empty glasses/bottles to make sure the space was clean & organized, the security was observant to make sure the environment was safe for everyone and the shot girls/bartenders made the drinks quick and were upbeat. Good place to go to celebrate a birthday, special occasion if you're over 21.

Pearl would not typically be on my radar for the same reason as I do not watch Jersey shore or go to anywhere (other than Venda) on The Hill.

Prior Yelp reviews made me very fearful of what type of service I would receive.

I was pleasantly surprised.

It started with my reservation.  We were going to Pearl to listen to some live music (Miss Wensday - check her out), our reservations were at 7pm; just a few minutes before she was set to start.  The host warned us that the lounge would busy as all guests were arriving at around the same time so there might be a delay in food service.

The decor of Pearl would fit better in Miami rather than Charles Street Providence and although that may sound ghastly, I actually thought it was a well designed and thought out use of space.  The area is split into sections; the lounge where we sat for the music was a great location to see Miss Wensday. Beyond that you have the "white room "china room" & the outside bar.  I could imagine that this set up might attract many itali-wanna-be characters, however I would love to have an event there..happy birthday to me!

Our server for the evening was awesome. Though it did take a little bit to get our drinks and food, the fact we had been warned of this meant that we planned accordingly...drink getting low, time to reorder.  We had the sushi; it was good, there are better places in town to get sushi, however for a lounge, it was very tasty.  Once we saw what some of the other tables got we decided we have to come back for the steak frites...looked delicious.  

I would say Pearl is a strong 3.5 to 4 star. I can't imagine going to just hang out at their bar, not really my scene; however I will check them out when they have live music in the lounge