Pearl Bermuda: Sushi, Harbour Views & Elevated Dining in Hamilton
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Pearl, which is owned by the Yellowfin restaurant group, is located above the iconic
Port O' Call restaurant on Front Street Hamilton. The restaurant specializes in traditional Sushi dishes with modern innovations.
Photo: Pearl, Bermuda
Ambience & First Impressions
From the moment you arrive, Pearl gives off a refined yet relaxed vibe. You climb the stairs above Port O’ Call and enter a space designed for comfort and elevated flavor. Large windows and a balcony offer sweeping views of the harbor, while inside the décor combines simple elegance with subtle touches - dark wood, soft lighting, and a sushi bar that invites interaction.
The feeling is upscale without being intimidating, making it perfect for a lunch business meeting, a date night, or a celebratory dinner with friends.
The Menu & Signature Offerings
Pearl’s cuisine focuses on Japanese sushi, sashimi, nigiri and rolls, but with a creative twist informed by global experience. The chefs draw on traditional Japanese training and worldwide culinary backgrounds to deliver both classics and inventive dishes.
A standout is the rockfish usuzukuri: thinly sliced local rockfish presented with red onion, pink ginger, rice wine vinegar and chili oil reduction - a dish praised for clarity and freshness. The menu also features imaginative rolls, premium cuts like salmon belly nigiri, and vegetarian or vegan-friendly options.
Photo: Pearl, Bermuda
On the drinks front, Pearl offers an impressive sake list, inventive sake cocktails, and a wine selection chosen to complement sushi and raw-bar fare. Drinks at Pearl are part of the experience. Whether you choose crisp sake, a delicate wine or a sake-cocktail hybrid, the bar team show a keen attention to pairing with the food. Try out the chilled Austrian Grüner Veltliner with the sushi - a vintage pairing with a global twist. For sake lovers, Pearl’s selection is one of the best on the island.
Service & Dining Experience
Service at Pearl is attentive and professional, yet welcoming. Guests consistently comment on how the staff know their menu and drinks well, can recommend based on preferences, and manage the dining flow smoothly. A key part of the experience is sitting at the sushi bar where you can observe chefs at work, or requesting a balcony table overlooking the harbor for that extra scenic touch.
Photo: Pearl, Bermuda
Special Tips
For the best experience, aim to arrive just ahead of dinner, ask for a table on the balcony if weather allows, and be sure to inquire about the day’s catch or chef’s special roll. If you enjoy raw-bar cuisine, consider sitting at the sushi counter to experience chef preparation up close. And if you’re a sake enthusiast or curious about sake-based cocktails, don’t hesitate to ask the bartender for the "chef’s sake pairing" suggestion.
Final Thoughts
Pearl Restaurant in Bermuda offers an exceptional dining experience where harbor views, fresh sushi, creative drinks and warm service converge. Whether you’re visiting for lunch or dinner, for a special occasion or simply a memorable meal, Pearl delivers clarity of flavor and elevated yet accessible elegance. If you want a standout sushi experience in Bermuda that pairs setting and food with equal strength, Pearl is hard to beat in the island.
Open Hours
Lunch is served Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm; Dinner Monday - Saturday 5:00 - 10:00 pm. Closed Sundays.
Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner, especially if you’d like a balcony table.
Location and Contact
87 Front Street, Hamilton (Above Port O’ Call Restaurant)
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