Perla Oyster Bar

My husband and I tried Perla for the first time this past Saturday and absolutely loved it. It feels like you're sitting in an NYC restaurant but you're on a cute corner in Maplewood. The food is absolutely delicious — so, so fresh and flavorful. The vibe is super cool and the seating is tight but no different than any place in the city. We also loved our waitress, she was knowledgable, friendly and attentive. Highly recommmend. It's also nice because palette brewing is within walking distance so it makes for a perfect date night!

My husband and I dined here on Valentine’s Day. They had a pre fixed menu which consists of seven items. Everything was so good, my husband and I couldn’t pick just one favorite. Everything was just scrumptious! The food was just incredibly fresh and delicious. I don’t think there’s any other place like this in Essex County. We were sooo excited to dive into our dinner that I didn’t get to take a picture of our oysters and scallops. The place is cozy, very clean, does not smell like a seafood market. We sat at the bar and it was nice to sit there, cause you could see the action and the chef was very approachable. The service was also awesome, the staff are friendly and very attentive. It’s BYOB which is a plus for me, we brought our own bubbly which paired well with the meal. Definitely co

What a unique place with outstanding and unique oysters clam and seafood dishes! Definitely on the pricier side but so worth it if you appreciate fresh and pure seafood dishes. We were seated at the bar and lived watching the dishes being prepared. Our waitress was entertaining and gave great recommendations. Every single dish was super delicious! My favorite was the uni toast with crab foie gras. Chorizo breaded clams were to die for and the fish dip was finger licking good. Byob or get something delivered. Will be back for sure

The Best Raw Bar and Seafood Restaurant in NJ!! I keep coming back to Perla and for good reason. Matt and the entire team consistently deliver exceptional seafood-forward cuisine that rivals anything you'll find in NYC. The raw bar is outstanding! But here's the secret: don't sleep on the specials. The kitchen truly shines with seasonal offerings like the marinated uni in winter months and the peak-season tomato salad in summer that maybe the best tomato salad out there. What sets Perla apart: The team clearly has strong relationships with quality purveyors, and it shows in every dish. The attention to seasonality means you're always getting ingredients at their absolute best. Whether you're a raw bar enthusiast or prefer cooked preparations, there's something special here for everyone.

Just an amazing Valentine's Day experience. From the swordfish to the trout dip to the scallops (with an amazing caramelized onion/chorizo butter/piquillo pepper topping) to the manchengo cheese to the olive oil cake with the lick-the-plate lemon curd, it was just a fantastic meal. And the attentive and personal service didn't hurt! We will be back!!!