What to order at Pearlz Oyster Bar

The dish to know
Happy-hour oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, crab dip
Editor tip
Walk-in only at the bar; happy-hour menu is bar-only. The West Ashley Magnolia Road location runs the same special.
CuisineSeafood
Price$
NeighborhoodDowntown
The dishHappy-hour oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, crab dip
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