PERLA RAW BAR
Wilmington welcomes a fresh approach to coastal cuisine. Perla Raw Bar, an oyster bar that takes pride in sourcing local seafood to craft an inviting array of dishes, invites you for any occasion. Join us for a relaxed bar atmosphere and delectable shareable bites that celebrate the bounty of our shores.
Our Menu
OYSTERS
*PERLA OYSTER
Caviar, Rose’ Mignonette, Crisp Apple
$21
BAKED
“Rockefeller” Smoked Tasso Ham, Pork Rind
$18
CRISPY
Country Ham Butter, Pickled Celery, Creole Aioli
$16
*SHOOTER
Bloody Mary, Cucumber, Vodka
$6
*SAMPLER
Perla, Baked, Crispy, 2 Of Each
$22
SMALL PLATES
CRISPY SHRIMP
Bibb Lettuce, Sweet Chili Sakura Sauce, Thai Slaw
$18
SEAFOOD BISQUE
Blue Crab, Sherry, Basil, Baguette Crumble
$12
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Glass Noodle, Nuoc Cham, Peanut, Cilantro
$16
PEI MUSSELS
Meuniere Sauce or Coconut Green Curry
$18
BAKED CRAB DIP
Pimento Cheese, Grilled Artichokes, Pickled Mustard Seed
$19
*DAILY CEVICHE
Avocado, Orange, Salsa Macha, Cilantro, Tostada
$18
*TUNA POKE
Short Grain Rice, Cucumber Kimchi, Toasted Nori, Yuzu
$19
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
Carrot Romesco, Cannellini Bean Salad, Marcona Almond
$20
SPRING SALAD
Marinated Tomato & Cucumber, Radish, Pickled Onion, Feta, Cornbread Crumble, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette. Add *Tuna ($14), Shrimp ($12), *Salmon ($12) or Fried Oyster ($12)
$12
HANDHELDS
Served with your choice of Cucumber Salad, Potato Salad Salt & Vinegar Chips, French Fries
LOBSTER ROLL
Chilled, Brioche, Green Goddess, Preserved Lemon
$35
NC SHRIMP BURGER
Fried Green Tomato, Lettuce, Remoulade
$23
FISH OR SHRIMP TACOS
Elote, Ancho Chile Crema, Cotija, Blue Corn Tortilla
$20
DOUBLE PATTY BURGER
American Cheese, Crispy Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Comeback Sauce
$20
LARGE PLATES
*SCOTTISH SALMON
Quinoa, Baby Carrot, Asparagus, Arugula, Citrus Tomato Butter
$29
*TUNA
Napa Cabbage, Sugar Snap Peas, Carrot, Cucumber, Crisp Wonton, Ponzu, Ginger Dressing
$29
LOBSTER & SHRIMP CAVATELLI
Heirloom Tomato, English Pea, Blue Crab, Sauce “Americaine”
$32
FISH AND CHIPS
Cod, Southern Slaw, Tartar Sauce, Fries
$25
*STEAK FRITES
6oz NY Strip, Arugula Salad, Pickled Onion, Peppercorn Jus
$30
SPECIALS
*SEAFOOD TOWER
Oysters: Baked, Crispy, Raw Lobster Salad, Ceviche, Tuna Tartare Chilled Shrimp
$95
DESSERTS
LEMON TART
$12
BEIGNET
Espresso Custard, Salted Caramel
$8
COCONUT CAKE
$12
PERLA SOFT SERVE
$7
SIDES
SKILLET CORNBREAD
Salted Sorgham Butter, Apple Butter
$6
POTATO SALAD
Southern Style
$7
TRUFFLE FRENCH FRIES
Truffle Parmesan, Garlic Aioli
$8
CUCUMBER SALAD
Fennel, Roasted Pepper, Sumac, Citrus Vinaigrette
$7
SMALL PLATES
*TUNA POKE
Short Grain Rice, Cucumber Kimchi, Toasted Nori, Yuzu
$19
CRISPY SHRIMP
Bibb Lettuce, Sweet Chili Sakura, Thai Slaw
$18
*DAILY CEVICHE
Avocado, Orange, Salsa Macha, Cilantro
$16
SEAFOOD BISQUE
Blue Crab, Sherry, Baguette Crumbs
$12
HANDHELDS
Served with your choice of Cucumber Salad,
Salt & Vinegar Chips, French Fries
CRISPY OYSTER OR FISH SANDWICH
Southern Slaw, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Creole Aioli
$20
NC SHRIMP BURGER
Fried Green Tomato, Lettuce, Remoulade
$21
DOUBLE PATTY BURGER
White American, Crispy Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Comeback Sauce.
Add *Farm Fried Egg $3
LOBSTER ROLL
Brioche, Green Goddess, Preserved Lemon
$30
FISH OR SHRIMP TACOS
Blue Corn Tortilla, Jicama Slaw, Ancho Chili Crema
$18
BRUNCH
AMERICAN CLASSIC
Eggs, Potato, Bacon, Brioche Toast
$14
FRENCH TOAST
Banana Bread, Berries, Grand Marnier Syrup, Walnuts
$14
*AVOCADO TOAST
Roasted Tomato, Cotija Cheese, Ancho Crema, Hard Egg
$15
*SHRIMP CAKE BENEDICT
Fried Green Tomato, Pimento Cheese, Blue Crab Hollandaise
$21
*EGGS BENEDICT
Country Ham, Brioche, Poached Egg, Hollandaise
$17
FROM THE BAR
WAKE UP CALL
Casamigos Reposado, Bailey’s, Espresso, Orange Peel
$14
PERLA 76
Honeysuckle Vodka, Lemon, Simple, Cointreau, Sparkling Wine
$14
MIMOSA FLIGHT
Bottle of Champagne, Choice of 3: Orange, Peach, Cranberry, Pineapple, Pomegranate
$40
HOUSE BLOODY MARY
$6
MIMOSA
$6
COFFEE
3.50
SIDES
POTATO SALAD
$6
SALT & VINEGAR CHIPS
$4
TRUFFLE FRIES
$8
CUCUMBER SALAD
$7
SKILLET CORNBRED
$6
SMALL PLATES
*TUNA POKE
Short Grain Rice, Cucumber Kimchi, Toasted Nori, Yuzu
$19
CRISPY SHRIMP
Bibb Lettuce, Sweet Chili Sakura, Thai Slaw
$18
*DAILY CEVICHE
Avocado, Orange, Salsa Macha, Cilantro
$16
SEAFOOD BISQUE
Blue Crab, Sherry, Baguette Crumbs
$12
SALADS
Add *Tuna, Shrimp, *Salmon, or Fried Oyster | $12
QUINOA BOWL
Cucumber, Avocado, Cannellini Bean, Arugula, Tomato, Lemon Vinaigrette, Hard Boiled Egg
$12
SPRING SALAD
Marinated Tomato, Cucumber & Onion, Radish, Feta, Brioche, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
$10
HANDHELDS
Served with your choice of Cucumber Salad, Salt & Vinegar Chips, French Fries, Potato Salad
CRISPY OYSTER OR FISH SANDWICH
Southern Slaw, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Creole Aioli
$20
NC SHRIMP BURGER
Fried Green Tomato, Lettuce, Remoulade
$21
DOUBLE PATTY BURGER
White American, Crispy Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Comeback Sauce
Add *Farm Fried Egg $3
Add *Farm Fried Egg $3
$18
LOBSTER ROLL
Brioche, Green Goddess, Preserved Lemon
$32
FISH OR SHRIMP TACOS
Blue Corn Tortilla, Jicama Slaw, Ancho Chili Crema
$18
BRUNCH
AMERICAN CLASSIC
Eggs, Potato, Bacon, Brioche Toast
$14
FRENCH TOAST
Banana Bread, Berries, Grand Marnier Syrup, Walnuts
$14
*AVOCADO TOAST
Roasted Tomato, Cotija Cheese, Ancho Crema, Hard Egg
$15
*SHRIMP CAKE BENEDICT
Fried Green Tomato, Pimento Cheese, Blue Crab Hollandaise
$21
*EGGS BENEDICT
Country Ham, Brioche, Poached Egg, Hollandaise
$17
FROM THE BAR
WAKE UP CALL
Casamigos Reposado, Bailey’s, Espresso, Orange Peel
$14
PERLA 76
Honeysuckle Vodka, Lemon, Simple, Cointreau, Sparkling Wine
$14
MIMOSA FLIGHT
Bottle of Champagne, Choice of 3: Orange, Peach, Cranberry, Pineapple, Pomegranate
$40
HOUSE BLOODY MARY
$6
MIMOSA
$6
COFFEE
3.50
SIDES
POTATO SALAD
$6
SALT & VINEGAR CHIPS
$4
TRUFFLE FRIES
$8
CUCUMBER SALAD
$7
SKILLET CORNBRED
$6
COCKTAILS
MINT CONDITION
Don Q Rum, Passion Fruit, Lime, Mint, Club Soda
$14
PERLOMA
Grapefruit Vodka, Agave, Grapefruit, Fruit Pearls, Club Soda
$14
WATER LILLY
End of Days Luna Bloom Gin, Creme de Violet, Orgeat, Lemon, Prosecco
$14
GOLDEN HOUR
Citrus Vodka, Iced Tea, Peach Nectar, Lemon, Agave, Mint
$14
FROZEN COCKTAILS
Fozen Rosé & Frozen Seasonal Cocktail
$14
TOWERS Serves 2 – 4
Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz & White Sangria
$40
FUEGO MARGARITA
Espolon, Cointreau, Freshly Squeezed Sour Mix, Jalapeno, Tajin Rim
$14
HONEYBEE
Casamigos Reposado, Krupnikas Honey Liqueur, Lemon, Angostura Bitters
$14
PERLA OLD FASHIONED
Old Forester 86 proof, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Amareena Cherry Syrup. Aged for 1 month in our oak barrels.
$18
DRAFT BEER
Seven Saturdays, IPA
$8
Broomtail King Tide Kolsch
$7
Seasonal Rotating
$8
Buenaveza Salt and Lime Lager, Mex Lager
$7
Red Oak, Amber Lager
$7
Bill’s Honey Drip, Brown Ale
$7
MOCKTAILS
JUST PEACHY
Peach nectar, lime juice, ginger beer
$8
SPRING WATER
Muddled lemon, lime, orange, passionfruit syrup, club soda
$8
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
Lemonade, strawberry syrup, basil, fruit pearls
$8
BOTTLES & CANS
Tecate, Mexican Lager
$5
Modelo Especial*, Ale
$5
Corona Premier*, Mexican Lager
$5
Miller Lite* American Pils
$5
Dogfishhead 60 min, IPA
$6
Michelob Ultra*, Light Lager
$5
Stella Artois*, Pilsner
$6
Pacifico*, Mexican Pilsner
$5
White Claw, Hard Seltzer
$5
Tropical Lightning, IPA 16oz
$9
Flat Rock Cider, 16oz
$8
Allagash White*, Wit Bier
$7
Partake Blonde Ale, N/A
$6
Whites
HOUSE ROSE
Figuiere – Kumquat, citrus oil, fresh white peach, crisp & dry | Provence, France
$11/$45
HOUSE WHITE
Zebedeo Albarino – Green apple, lime, sea spray, zesty & vibrant | Rias Baixas, Spain
$8/$32
CHARDONNAY
Jeanne Marie – Pear, apple, vanilla, lightly toasty and silky | Sonoma, California
$11/$44
CHARDONNAY
Orchis Anne De Joyeuse – Fresh lemon, green apple, white flower, crisp and lively | Languedoc-Roussillon, France
$12/$48
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Fernlands – Passionfruit, white grapefruit & green herbs, tropical & bright | Marlborough, NZ
$10/$40
CHARDONNAY
Paul Nicolle Chablis – Crunchy green apple, lemon, oyster shell, brisk & mineral-driven | Burgundy, France
$66
SANCERRE
Domaine Franck Millet – Citrus fruit, tart white peach, green mango peel, white flowers, wet stones | Loire, France
$78
PINOT GRIGIO
Citrus fruits, peach & honeydew melon, refreshing and juicy | Alto Adige, Italy
$12/$48
PICPOUL
Face a la Mer – Lemon zest, green apple, mineral, light & crisp | Languedoc, France
$9/36
VERMENTINO
Podere Parpinello – Ripe tropical fruit, pear, salty & fresh | Sardinia, Italy
$13/$52
Red
BORDEAUX BLEND
Chateau Bentejac – Bold black cherry, spice, hints of earth, full and supple | Bordeaux, France
$13/$52
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
One Stone – Rich blackberry, kirsch, tobacco, full & textured | Paso Robles, California
$13/$52
HOUSE RED
Terres Blondes Gamay – Bright cherry, mineral, spice, light & fresh | Loire, France
$10/$40
PINOT NOIR
Davis Wines ‘Delta’ – Cranberry, cedar, lavender, medium & plush | California
$10/$40
GRENACHE/SYRAH BLEND
Clot del Pila ‘La Perla’ – Blackberry jam, violet, medium & silky | Roussillon, France
$11/$45
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Jordan – Ripe black cherry, blackberry, graphite, elegant & silky | Alexander Valley, California
$142
ETNA ROSSO
Girolamo Russo – Raspberry, plum, leather, light & structured | Sicily Italy
$68
PINOT NOIR
Grochau Cellars ‘Commuter Cuvee’ – Bing Cherry, lavender, cola, soft & clean | Willamette Valley, Oregon
$52
CABERNET FRANC BLEND
Raats ‘Jasper’ – Blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate & spicy tobacco | South Africa
$48
ZINFANDEL BLEND
Ridge ‘Three Valleys’ – Ripe cherry, plum, exotic spices & toasty oak | Sonoma, California
$70
Bubbles
HOUSE SPARKLING WHITE
Agarena Brut – Green apple, lemon, white flowers, bright & fresh | Cava, Spain
$10/$44
HOUSE SPARKLING ROSE
Paul Buisse Cremant de Loire Rose – Juicy strawberry, tart raspberry, soft & dry | Loire, France
$12/$48
PROSECCO
Luna Argenta Brut – Pear, melon & bright citrus, brisk & fruity | Veneto, Italy
$10/$40
BRUT NATURE ROSE
Chateau de Rouanne – Wild strawberry, fresh thyme, mineral, lifted acidity | Provence, France
$68
CHAMPAGNE
Laherte Fre’res Blanc de Blanc -Lemon, orange blossom, hazelnut butter, mineral driven | Champagne, France
$125
“Beautiful seafood restaurant. Excellent drinks, oysters, fish and more! Lovely outside seating area and an amazing bar inside and out. Food was very good and tasteful. Service was excellent!”
Stephen C.
“Bravo! Food and drinks were excellent, service was fantastic and atmosphere was very lovely. We will be back. Highly recommend!”
Jackie S.
“Our dinner at Perla was such a delightful and delicious experience. Our server, Ziz, was personable, welcoming, and on top of her game. The food was great, as were the carefully curated cocktails. Atmosphere was amazing and gorgeous, and the ambiance was calm and relaxing. Glad to have another restaurant to enjoy in town.”
Zachary P.
“Amazing experience, best meal in Wilmington we’ve had in years. Great atmosphere, warm and inviting. Thank you Teresa for providing a wonderful service from start to finish.”
James R.
“The owner Ash, Adam the manager, and server Becky were fantastic and went above and beyond. Excellent customer service and food! Thank you very much. We are so excited for The Perla Raw Bar to be open!”
Sydney B.
“The best new restaurant in Wilmington! The ambiance is 10/10 and the burgers are to die for. The decor is phenomenal and our server tonight was perfect. The biscuits are divine and we will definitely be coming back.”
Tara O.
1039 Ashes Drive,
Wilmington NC 28405
Open 7 days a week:
Mon: 4pm-9pm
Tue-Thu: 11:30am-9pm
Fri: 11:30am-10pm
Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 11am-9pm
