Black Pearl
Denver, CO 80210
Phone: (303) 777-0500
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thur 10am-3pm, Sun 10am-2pm , Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Black Pearl – by Lori Midson
In Short
The high-ceilinged dining room of this airy East Washington Park hot spot, outfitted with banquettes and wooden tables, is congenially crowded and infectiously noisy with neighborhood hipsters in party mode. The ever-changing, market-driven menu, which always includes fresh oysters from the raw bar, has also featured dishes such as iced cucumber soup, seared halibut with lump crab hash and a lobster BLT with apple smoked bacon and heirloom tomatoes.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe tables pressed against the open windows are prime people-watching spots.
What to DrinkAll of the wines here are available by the glass, and the eccentric list offers numerous organic and small estate bottlings that you won't find elsewhere.
User Reviews for Black Pearl
07/21/2008 Posted by MeggySue
I have been to the Black pearl on a few different occasions, and had been impressed. They have this mac and cheese with truffle oil that was to die for. However, this experience was extremely disheartening. I coordinate a dinner group for between 8-15 people. We had eight people at the Black Pearl, and it was a disaster. Our waiter started out being friendly, but once we spoke with the manager about the unacceptable service and multiple errors on our bill he started giving us attitude. Here are specific examples of what went wrong. 1. One member of our party had a martini someone else wanted. Four martinis later, none of them were right. Unfortunately, we sent all of them back because...well...they weren't right!! The waiter seemed very courteous about the situation, but we caught him snickering about us in the bar and then he tried to charge us for all the drinks. When we brought this to the manager's attention, he lied to the manager, telling him that we drank them all. We absolutely did not. 2. Mac 'n Cheese was oily and tasted only of mushrooms and truffle oil. I love mushrooms and truffle, however, was so overpowering that it was practically inedible. I was really disappointed - I had this before and was delicious. 3. When we asked for our bill. The waiter said (in a rude, sarchastic tone "Trust me, it's coming". Like he couldn't wait to get us out of there. Another member of our party didn't realize I had asked for the bill, and she also asked for it; he replied "I heard you the first time". UNACCEPTABLE. In addition - we were charged for things we didn't order, charged for things that were supposed to come off the bill (martinis). 4. Once we had talked to the manager and expressed our discontent, the waiter proceeded to 'shoosh' us and scurry us out to the bar to pay, since they had just sat another party at the table next to us. I have a partially torn MCL and am wearing a brace - bad move! Unfortunate experience!!
Pros: Great ambience, happy hour, fresh oysters
Cons: Service was lacking, food was okay
04/20/2008 Posted by family4food
I had some family in town this weekend, we had such a great weekend! The Black Pearl played yet another role in our great time! One of my favorite brunches in town, i made sure to bring them in for some of that fantastic french toast! We sat out on the patio- great spot, and had some bottomless mimosas (although I can barely finsh one). They were tasty as always. The food was good, although our fries came out late. That was made up for, as the truffle fries are amazing! The service is high end and casual all at the same time. We had fun with our server and the server assistant. Great time.
Pros: Location! Patio! Food! Service!
Cons: The bottomless mimosas at brunch can cause some very loud people at surrounding tables.
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