The Pearl

The Pearl at Water Street in Tampa is a tavern and oyster room presenting chef‑inspired American cuisine with an emphasis on made‑from‑scratch entrees and shareable plates. The restaurant is part of the Cameron Mitchell Restaurants family and pairs handcraft cocktails with a curated wine list and a rotating selection of local and regional beers. The Tampa location earned selection in the MICHELIN Guide for 2024–2025 and has received accolades from OpenTable and local press, while the concept supports everyday gatherings, happy hour and private events. The space is lively and warm with a casual gastropub vibe, arranged with booths, banquettes, high‑top tables, a marble oyster counter and a breezy covered patio for open‑air dining. Cuisine focuses on contemporary American cooking centered on scratch‑made entrees, shareable plates and an oyster bar, with menus that highlight seasonal seafood, classic tavern fare and handcrafted cocktails. Executive Chef Olivia Giesler leads the kitchen; her long tenure with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and prior experience as Sous Chef at Ocean Prime Tampa inform the menu and kitchen leadership. Specialties include Devils on Horseback, Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs, Jalapeño Corn Spoon Bread, the Pub Burger, Great Lakes Fish & Chips, Brown Sugar Pie and a rotating selection of oysters at the Oyster Bar.