About Us

About Us

With an ambiance steeped in rustic Gulf Coast charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on sourcing sustainable and quality ingredients from like minded purveyors and farmers.  Specializing in a variety of oysters from the Mid and Northern Atlantic along with the West Coast and occasionally an international treat, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously.  Along with our featured Raw oysters we have many hot oyster options as well like our signature Tchoupitoulas consisting of our house Tasso Ham and Blue Crab with a Poached Oyster and Cayenne Hollandaise.   Utilizing our prized Wood Grill other appetizer options include Blackened Shrimp, Wood-Grilled Oysters with Chile-Butter and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables with Burrata.  Beyond oysters house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair with Gumbos, Po’ boys, and Blackened Local Catfish along side other composed dishes like our Steak Frites or Fried Chicken.  Continue on to the dessert menu to complete your journey with favorites like Key Lime Pie with Toasted Meringue,  Beignettes with Chicory Cream or Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie and Caramel.  Pair any of those with some of our Signature Cocktails or NOLA Classics and it is like a trip to the Big Easy right here in DC.

Fresh oysters and shrimp laid out

Current Availability and Hours Of Operation:

To make a reservation click this link- OpenTable. Due to the size of our Dining Room tables are reserved for full service only.  During busy and special occasion days we may implement our 1 1/2 hour policy for parties of two and 2 hours for parties of 3 or more.  To enjoy cocktails and lighter fare we feature three bars- Pearl Dive on the main floor and  BlackJack and TILT Sidebar upstairs.  You can also get here early, check in with the Host and then enjoy one of those spaces while waiting for your table.  We are proud to continue to be a part of the community and we thank you for supporting a local business.

oysters and shrimp on a table for an event