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The Pearl - Short North, Columbus, OH

The Pearl - Short North

4.8
4.8
5004 Reviews
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub
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Cameron Mitchell’s, The Pearl Short North, is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern. White exposed brick, original hard wood floors, over-sized iron beams and windows that open to High Street complete this unique gastropub, located in the Short North Arts District.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Dining Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (614) 227-0151

  • Website

    http://www.thepearlcolumbus.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Jon Deutschle

  • Private party contact

    General Manager: (614) 227-0151

  • Location

    641 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215

  • Neighborhood

    Short North - Arena District

  • Cross street

    Russell and High

  • Parking details

    There is plenty of street parking with meters in the Short North Arts District. The Russel Parking Garage is located half of a block west of The Pearl for hourly parking. To ensure COVID safety, please call the restaurant to check in when you are arriving. We will then text your number to let you know when your table is ready. Thank you!

  • Public transit

    There is a bus stop directly in front of The Pearl.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Andrew was great!!
  2. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They did it again!! Excellent meal with incredible service by Brandon. Bravo to The Pearl for a culture of surprise & delight the customer. Love it ❤️
  3. KK

    KKGradBrunch2022

    Columbus

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice cocktail list. Great selection of Southern style fish dishes
  4. MS

    MarkS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for happy hour and were very pleased with the overall experience. The food was great and the service was above average.
  5. WS

    WinterSolder16

    Columbus

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food - short rib AMAZING! Always great - nois-ay :) but all good!
  6. GL

    GeorgeL

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good, can't wait until the next time I go.
  7. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great Father’s Day meal. Everything was outstanding.
  8. LM

    LumumbaM

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's always a great experience. I think it is one of the best restaurants in Columbus.
  9. A

    Ainslie

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Decor is good. Oysters very fresh and delicious. Service started out fairly attentive and became less so as time went on.
  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always the star at a Cameron Mitchel restaurant. The shrimp and grits were better than any I have had in New Orleans.
  11. TM

    TMMM

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went during the happy hour menu so that was good. Half off on starters, appetizers, and sandwiches. Several drinks were discounted as well. The chowder was Delicious (the capital D was intentional), you must order the jalapeño spoon bread (not that spicy) and it comes with honey butter. We really like the fried pickles and oysters! The broth that came with the baked oysters was yummy when you dip the baguette in it. The harbor salad had various bits of seafood, and we enjoyed it, along with everything else! Server was very timely.
  12. h

    humpdaydining

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter knew the menu, was courteous, able to answer all our questions, and prompt in serving our entries and main course
  13. MB

    MamaBelles

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grilled cheese sandwich is to die for! And Casey was the best.
  14. TR

    TeamRattler

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food is okay, appetizers are a must. They offer brunch so we will be back to try it. Wasn't a big fan of our entrees but it maybe great to someone else. Waiter was great ambiance is good and the Pickles are well should be the main event. Everything is home made and you can tell they care. Definitely make reservations because it was packed on a Monday.
  15. AS

    AnnaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, the server helped us pick between entrees and his recommendations turned out great.
  16. M

    Mandy

    Columbus

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good brunch and nice variety on the menu. Service was good but they were busy. Pork cheek hash was delicious. We also tried the omelet which was supposed to have roasted pork in it, but couldn’t find any? Then again it is so dark in the dining room you can’t see well.
  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    This time around the food was so-so. The atmosphere was perfect, waiter was on it, you can definitely tell they made some unnecessary changes to how they prepare some of their dishes. The food was nothing to rave about this time, still love The Pearl and I will definitely be back.
  18. m

    miker66

    Columbus

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Nice and relaxing. A bit pricy for the quality of food
  19. JC

    JCook

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Cameron Mitchell always has excellent food and service. However we ate at the bar for happy hour and
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed oysters with my daughter, home from school. Devil’s on horseback we’re her favorite as well as the teriyaki octopus. Great time.
  21. TO

    TomO

    Columbus

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my go to place when I have people in from out of town. The Pearl is excellent. The ambiance, the food, the service.... I never have a bad experience, never have a good experience, I always have a GREAT experience! My June 9 visit was no exception. A special shoutout to our waiter, Jordan. The guy was fantastic!! Very personable, didn't rush as at all, and help explain some of the dishes and even made a recommendation that turned out to be PERFECT!
  22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place- even more amazing food and knock out service. Will be on our list for future trips for sure.
  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Had a great time at happy hour here! Food was excellent and the service was great.
  24. JS

    JeannieS

    Columbus

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waitress, Tora, was WONDERFUL! We celebrated our 30th anniversary last night and she treated us like royalty! Thank you!!
  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The service was terrible from the get go. I asked for requested a taste of the $68 bottle of Sancerre and was told “only if there is a bottle open”. Asked him to check because it was offered by the glass. He came back and set the tasting in front of me and said ther was only one bottle left. We did order the bottle and he delivered it but did not open it. We opened it ourselves. Then he came back and gave me 3 oz more of an open bottle and made sure that I knew that it was because “it was too small of an amount to serve to anyone else”. Thanks, I guess… Asked about what oysters were available tonight. He listed them (and mispronounced them) and had nothing to add about their taste. I asked if he knew anything about the oysters or if someone else could tell us. He made a big deal about telling us about the size of the oyster. Who cares? What does it taste like? It was a Sunday night and wasn’t busy, but it was clear he did not really want to be there. We got through the meal but the food was unremarkable and the prices were exorbitant for the amount. Oysters were served with cocktail sauce and a heavy horseradish sauce. No mignonette sauce. We ordered two platters of a dozen oysters plus a dinner salad and split another entree. We also ordered deviled eggs - $9 for four (half) deviled eggs. I don’t mind paying well for good food and good service. But let’s have it! We won’t be going back for a long while and this was a favorite. Not anymore.
  26. BT

    BTraveler13

    Cleveland

    72 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Service slower than normal, appetizers delivered slowly and baked oysters seem like they had been sitting for a while. First less than awesome experience here, but will try once again in the future.
  27. RW

    RikW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had their pancakes as part of brunch with other shared selections. Everything we chose was great for sure. I might have pancakes one time a year, one day later I woke up thinking about Pearl's. Looking forward to having brunch there again soon.
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The portions are small. If you want to get full, make sure you order some appetizers besides the entree.
  29. KF

    KristiF

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service-food and drinks were outstanding! We will be back!
  30. AL

    AndrewL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don't quite know why, but I had not been to The Pearl in the 5+ years I've lived in Columbus. We had a FANTASTIC brunch. And that was enough to make me a convert. I will look forward, with great anticipation, to our next visit to The Pearl. Food, service, ambiance, drinks - all fantastic. Thank you!
  31. LS

    LaurenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was quite possibly the best restaurant I’ve ever eaten at. Every dish was even better than the next. Highly recommend!
  32. D

    Deee

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food! The baked Parmesan clams are to die!
  33. MB

    MoniB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding servers, delightful food. Columbus was just wonderful.
  34. P

    Pe4kms

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner for my husband. Hostess and server both recognized this which was a very nice gesture. Apps, drinks and dinner were very good. Pork dish was a bit fatty but still tasted good. Server was very good. Attentive and helpful. Outstanding dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
  35. SB

    SBan

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Server was the best I ever had!
  36. CC

    ChrisC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Eric was extremely professional and provided exceptional service! Didn’t miss a beat!
  37. MT

    MarshaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had an awesome time and meal at The Pearl! We had a reservation and we’re taken to our table immediately. We happened to be there during Happy Hour and the specials at The Pearl offer are outstanding! The Devils on Horseback and the Jalapeño bread were great starters. Our meals were terrific, our server was very personable and we saved room for a piece of pie. Overall we were very pleased with our outing to The Pearl!!
  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second visit. The first time was for brunch and this time I was able to catch happy hour with my family who were visiting from out of town. Let me tell you, everything was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING both times.
  39. SR

    SavannahR

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    First time here - little on the pricier side but it is very tasty! The short rib with mashed potatoes were great. We also enjoyed the fried pb&j - but we agreed it was more of a dessert than appetizer as it was very sweet. The brown sugar pie is a must for dessert!!
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Lots of waiting, we were practically eating with the table next to us, and the food, drinks and dessert were just okay.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from The Pearl - Short North using the Order Online button. The Pearl - Short North also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 227-0151.

The Pearl - Short North is rated 4.8 stars by 5004 OpenTable diners.

The Pearl - Short North does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Pearl - Short North

641 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Russell and High

  • Neighborhood

    Short North - Arena District

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Dining Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There is plenty of street parking with meters in the Short North Arts District. The Russel Parking Garage is located half of a block west of The Pearl for hourly parking. To ensure COVID safety, please call the restaurant to check in when you are arriving. We will then text your number to let you know when your table is ready. Thank you!

  • Public transit

    There is a bus stop directly in front of The Pearl.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jon Deutschle

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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