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The Salty Pearl

Fresh seafood, $1 oysters, and warm hospitality at The Salty Pearl in Oakland.

4.5(23 reviews)
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Situated at 550 2nd St in Oakland, The Salty Pearl delivers fresh seafood, a lively wine pairing vibe, and an inviting atmosphere. Guests praise attentive service from Kim and Niffy, well-shucked oysters at $1 during happy hour, and a menu featuring tuna crudo, clam chowder, smoked trout dip, anchovies, and more. Outdoor seating and easy parking near Jack London Square add to the welcoming experience.

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550 2nd St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

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550 2nd Street
Oakland, CA, 94607
www.saltypearl.us/

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Services

Fresh Oyster Bar

Enjoy $1 oysters during happy hour, expertly shucked and served with premium quality.

Seafood Dining

Savor dishes like tuna crudo, clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, and smoked trout dip in a coastal-inspired setting.

Happy Hour Specials

Affordable deals including $1 oysters up to a dozen with wine and appetizers like clam casino.

Wine Pairings

Curated wine selections designed to complement our seafood menu for an enhanced dining experience.

Event and Anniversary Dining

Perfect for celebrations with phenomenal customer service, beautiful ambiance, and top-tier food.

4.50 · 23 reviews

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Scott P. Hu

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· 4 months ago

There’s nothing NOT to love about this place! I made a reservation for date night, as we’ve wanted to try this place for awhile. The atmosphere is cozy and casual and the service staff are really friendly. In terms of food, we started with a dozen oysters, the smoked trout dip, and the boquerones. The smoked trout dip was outstanding!!! Loved the flavor of it! The Boquerones was also delicious… the oysters were all fresh and can be ordered with horseradish and hot sauce (I think it was Crystal). For mains we ordered the steamed mussels and the grilled shrimp. The mussels were good, though on the smaller side, and the shrimp was delicious, buttery and garlicky. Great combo! To finish I had the Key Lime Pie which was done in a bowl. Great lime flavor and not overly sweet. Overall, a fantastic experience and we will definitely return!

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Caitlin Grey

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· 4 months ago

Oysters good. But WHAT in the world was that “Caesar salad”?

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Colene Weaver

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· 4 months ago
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Kent Botsford

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· 5 months ago
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Felicia Murrell

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· 5 months ago

Win some, lose some. I feel like the only thing good that we ate here were the oysters. Didn’t know enough about the area to choose somewhere different and the reviews sounded promising. All night I kept wishing I’d picked somewhere else to eat. The food wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t memorable.

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Tien

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· 5 months ago

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