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
Pimento Cheese, Dilly Bean, Bbq
$16
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
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Baked Gnocchi, Tasso Ham, Chive
$12
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Glass Noodle, Papaya, Nuoc Cham, Peanut
$16
PEI MUSSELS
Meuniere Sauce
$18
BAKED SWORDFISH DIP
Pickled Shallot, Crispy Potato Skin
$16
*DAILY CEVICHE
Avocado, Orange, Salsa Macha, Cilantro, Tostada
$18
*TUNA TARTARE
Short Grain Rice, Brussels, Carrot Vinaigrette
$19
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
Carrot Romesco, Cannellini Bean Salad, Marcona Almond
$20
FALL GREENS
Spiced Walnut, Whipped Goat Cheese, Pickled Onion, Beets. Add *Tuna ($14), Shrimp ($12), *Salmon ($12) or Fried Oyster ($12)
$11
HANDHELDS
Served with you choice of Farro Salad, Salt & Vinegar Chips, French Fries
LOBSTER ROLL
Chilled, Brioche, Green Goddess, Preserved Lemon
$32
NC SHRIMP BURGER
Fried Green Tomato, Lettuce, Remoulade
$23
FISH OR SHRIMP TACOS
Jicama Slaw, Ancho Chile Crema, Cotija Cheese
$20
DOUBLE PATTY BURGER
American Cheese, Crispy Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Comeback Sauce
$20
LARGE PLATES
LOCAL FISH
Celeriac Puree, Napa Cabbage, Pancetta, Citrus Gastrique
$32
*SALMON
Cavatelli, Butternut Squash Veloute, Fall Vegetable, Walnut & Fennel Pistou
$28
*SEARED TUNA
Tonnato, Salsa Verde, Frisee Salad
$29
CALABASH PLATTER
Local Fish, Shrimp & Oysters, Southern Slaw, Crisp Potato, Deviled Egg Tartar
$25
NC FISH STEW
Local Clams, Fish, Shrimp, Rice Grits, Tomato, Braised Cabbage
$24
*BONE IN SHORT RIBS
“Adobo Style” Carolina Gold Rice, Wild Mushroom, Cabbage, Shishito Pepper
$29
SPECIALS
*SEAFOOD TOWER
Oysters: Baked, Crispy, Lobster Salad, Ceviche, Tuna Tartare, Chilled Shrimp, Chilled Swordfish Dip
$95
DESSERTS
BEIGNET
Espresso Custard, Salted Caramel
$7
PECAN PIE
Bourbon Ice Cream
$11
PERLA SOFT SERVE
Rotating Flavors
$11
SIDES
SKILLET CORNBREAD
Salted Sorgham Butter, Apple Butter
$6
BRAISED COLLARDS
Rice Grits, Sweet Mustard
$7
TRUFFLE FRENCH FRIES
Truffle Parmesan, Garlic Aioli
$8
CUCUMBER SALAD
Fennel, Roasted Pepper, Sumac, Citrus Vinaigrette
$7
STARTERS
SKILLET CORNBREAD
Cream Cheese, Sorghum Butter, Apple Butter
$7
BEIGNET
Powdered Sugar, Strawberry Jam
$6
*DAILY CEVICHE
Avocado, Orange, Salsa Macha, Cilantro, Tostada
$18
FALL GREEN
Spiced Walnut, Whipped Goat Cheese, Pickled Onion, Beets
*Tuna($12), Shrimp($10), *Salmon($11), Oyster($11)
*Tuna($12), Shrimp($10), *Salmon($11), Oyster($11)
$12
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Baked Gnocchi, Tasso Ham, Chive
$12
HANDHELDS
Served with your choice of Farro Salad, Salt & Vinegar Chips, French Fries
CRISPY OYSTER SANDWICH
Southern Slaw, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Creole Aioli
$20
FISH OR SHRIMP TACOS
Blue Corn Tortilla, Jicama Slaw, Ancho Chili Crema
$20
LOBSTER ROLL
Brioche, Green Goddess, Preserved Lemon
$32
DOUBLE PATTY BURGER
White American, Crispy Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Comeback Sauce
Add *Farm Fried Egg $3
Add *Farm Fried Egg $3
$20
BRUNCH
*EGGS BENEDICT
Country Ham, Brioche, Poached Egg, Hollandaise
$17
*SHRIMP CAKE BENEDICT
Fried Green Tomato, Pimento Cheese, Blue Crab Hollandaise
$21
*HUEVOS RANCHEROS
Chorizo, Pinto Beans, Ranchero Sauce, Tostada
$18
*AVOCADO TOAST
Roasted Tomato, Cotija cheese, Ancho Crema, Hard Egg
$15
FRENCH TOAST
Banana Bread, Berries, Grand Marnier Syrup, Pecans
$14
SHRIMP & GRITS
Tasso Ham, Tomato Gravy, Parmesan, Scallion
$21
CHEDDAR OMLETT
Spinach Mornay, Roasted Tomato, Roasted Onion, Chive
$16
*AMERICAN CLASSIC
Eggs, Grits or Potato, Bacon or Sausage, with Brioche Toast
$16
FROM THE BAR
HOUSE BLOODY MARY
$6
MIMOSA FLIGHT
Bottle of Champagne, OJ, Peach, Cranberry
$40
PERLA 75
Honeysuckle Vodka, Lemon, Simple, Sparkling Wine
$10
CARAJILLO
Casamigos Reposado, Licor 43, Espresso
$12
TOWER COOLERS FOR 2 OR MORE
White Sangria, Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz
Ask your server for details
Ask your server for details
$40
MIMOSA
$6
COFFEE
$3.50
BRUNCH SIDES
SAUSAGE
$6
BACON
$6
2 EGGS ANY STYLE
$6
ROASTED POTATOES
$6
STONE GROUND GRITS
$6
COCKTAILS
TOWER COOLERS Serves 2 or more
White Sangria, Cucumber Melon
$40
SUMMER BREEZE
Tito’s, St. Germaine, Watermelon, Lemon
$14
GIN & JAM
EOD Luna Bloom, Lemon, Raspberry, Mint, Tonic
$14
FUEGO MARGARITA
Espolon, Cointreau, Sour, Jalapeno
$14
HONEYBEE
Casamigos Reposado, Krupnikas, Lemon, Bitters
$14
A PERFECT STORM
Plantation Pineapple Rum, Gosling’s Black Seal, Luxardo, Lime, Ginger Beer
$14
PERLA OLD FASHIONED
Aged in house in our own oak barrel
$18
KEY LIME CRUSH
Stoli Vanil, Triple Sec, Lime, Soda
$14
DRAFT BEER
Seven Saturdays, IPA
$8
Broomtail King Tide Kolsch
$7
Seasonal Rotating
$8
Buenaveza Salt and Lime Lager, Mex lager
$6.5
Red Oak, Amber Lager
$7
Bill’s Honey Drip, Brown Ale
$7
FROZEN
FROZE
Rose, Strawberry Syrup, Lime
DAILY SPECIAL
Ask your server for details
BOTTLES & CANS
Tecate, Mex Lager
$4
Modelo Especial, Ale
$5
Corona Extra*, Mex Lager
$5
Miller Light*, American Pils
$4
Dogfishhead 60 min, IPA
$6
Michelob Ultra*, Light Lager
$4.5
Stella Artois*, Pilsner
$6
Pacifico*, Mex 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 WHITE
Green apple, lime, sea spray, zesty & vibrant – Zebedeo Albarino | Rias Balxas, Spain
$8/$32
CHARDONNAY
Pear, melon, lemon butter, round & creamy – Howard Park | Margret River, Australia
$13/$52
CHARDONNAY
White Peach, pineapple, fresh lemon, crisp & fruity – Milou/Pay d’Oc | France
$12/$48
MELON DE BOURGOGNE
Yellow apple, lemon, saline, classically for oysters – Bow & Arrow | Willamette Valley, Oregon
$54
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Passionfruit, white grapefruit & green herbs, tropical & bright – Fernlands | Marlborough, New Zealand
$10/$40
CHARDONNAY
Crunchy green apple, lemon, oyster shell, brisk & mineral-driven – Paul Nicolle Chablis | Burgundy, France
$66
SANCERRE
Grapefruit, white peach, fresh lemon & wet stones – Etienne Daulny | Loire, France
$78
PINOT GRIGIO
Citrus fruits, peach & honeydew melon, refreshing and juicy – Alto Adige, Italy
$12/$48
PICPOUL
Lemon zest, green apple, mineral, light & crisp – Face a la Mer | Languedoc, France
$9/36
VERMENTINO
Ripe tropical fruit, pear, salty & fresh – Podere Parpinello | Sardinia, Italy
$13/$52
Red
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Rich blackberry, kirsch, tobacco, full & textured – One Stone | Paso Robles, California
$13/$52
HOUSE RED
Bright cherry, mineral, spice, light & fresh – Terres Blondes Gamay | Loire, France
$10/$40
PINOT NOIR
Cranberry, cedar, lavender, medium & plush – Davis Wines ‘Delta’ | California
$10/$40
GRENACHE/SYRAH BLEND
Blackberry jam, violet, medium & silky – Clot del Pila ‘La Perla’ | Roussillon, France
$11/$45
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Ripe black cherry, blackberry, graphite, elegant & silky – Jordan | Alexander Valley, California
$142
ETNA ROSSO
Raspberry, plum, leather, light & structured – Girolamo Russo | Sicily, Italy
$68
PINOT NOIR
Bing Cherry, lavender, cola, soft & clean – Grochau Cellers ‘Commuter Cuvee’ | Willamette Valley, Oregon
$52
CABERNET FRANC BLEND
Blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate & spicy tobacco – Raats’ Jasper’ | South Africa
$48
ZINFANDEL BLEND
Ripe cherry, plum, exotic spices & toasty oak – Ridge ‘Three Valleys’ | Sonoma, California
$70
Bubbles
HOUSE SPARKLING WHITE
Green apple, lemon, white flowers, bright & fresh Agarena Brut | Cava, Spain
$10/$44
HOUSE SPARKLING ROSE
Juicy strawberry, tart raspberry, soft & dry – Paul Buisse Cremant de Loire Rose | Loire, France
$12/$48
PROSECCO
Pear, melon & bright citrus, brisk & fruity – Luna Argenta Brut | Veneto, Italy
$10/$40
BRUT NATURE ROSE
Wild strawberry, fresh thyme, mineral, lifted acidity – Chateau de Rouanne | Provence, France
$68
CHAMPAGNE
Lemon, orange blossom, hazelnut butter, mineral driven – Laherte Fre’res Blanc de Blanc | Champagne, France
$125
Pink & Orange
HOUSE ROSE
Kumquat, citrus oil, fresh white peach, crisp & dry – Figuiere | Provence, France
$11/$45
HOUSE ORANGE
Lemon/lime, coconut husk, mint, zesty & textured (unfiltered) – Mother Block, Skin Contact | New South Wales, Australia
$11/$45
“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:
Brunch Sunday:
10am – 2:30pm
Dinner:
Mon-Thu: 4pm – 9pm
Fri: 4pm-10pm
Sat: 12pm-10pm
Sun: 3pm-9pm