Pearl's Place
- Neighborhood: Grand Blvd/Oakland / Fuller Park
- 3901 S. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60653
- 773-285-1700
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The look of Pearl's Place, a sterile, great big rec-room of a restaurant attached to a motel it has no association with, makes you worry that they serve fake soul food like those places in Manhattan that hang tractor parts on the wall and put too much liquid smoke in the food. On the contrary, the food("Southern Soul with a Touch of Creole," as it's billed on the menu) is really good and does not smack of motel dining at all. After having a terrific lunch of fried chicken (cooked to order) with rich macaroni and cheese and collards and some of the best fried catfish we've ever tasted, we can't wait to go back
for the breakfast buffet some Sunday morning before everybody gets out of church. And next time we'll try Pearl's crab cakes and the sweet potato pie.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Regional, Soul Food, and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. $2 per person.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. Special occasions only.
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Specialties:
- Soul food.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 150
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"I visited Pearl's Place for..."
By dkp from Chicago, IL, August 18, 2005
I visited Pearl's Place for the first time today and was very pleased. The restaurant is kept very neat and clean. There is plenty of space and t...
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"I love Pearl's Place. ..."
By Char from chicago, il, August 5, 2005
I love Pearl's Place. The service can be a bit slow, but the hostesses are so nice that you overlook it. Their fried catfish is fantastic. This...
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"12/13 was present for breakfast..."
By Rose Cunningham from Calumet City, Il, December 13, 2003
12/13 was present for breakfast and was pleased. Intend to visit again for dinner. Would recommend to friends.
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