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Had a great brunch here. The company crab cakes with grits. My daughter had French toast. She wasn't pleased with the amount but it was good. Everythi…
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I wanted to like this place! Met up with a friend and we were both excited to try this place out. We ordered the poinsettia mimosa and it was, ok. The…
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The Pig and The Pearl is open for Casual Dining. The Pig and The Pearl serves Seafood and BBQ dishes. Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!Details
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9 Reviews on “The Pig and The Pearl”
I wanted to like this place! Met up with a friend and we were both excited to try this place out. We ordered the poinsettia mimosa and it was, ok. They brought out a filthy glass and immediately poured my drink into it. It had someone’s lipstick on it and orange juice pulp caked on to the sides. I had to ask for a new glass from another server. I can’t see how they overlooked how filthy it was. We ordered the fried green tomatoes and the sweet potatoes. We had to ask for salt and pepper for the tomatoes; literally tasted like tomatoes fried in panko breading with NO seasoning…like, none. It’s sitting in this red sauce that we desperately scrapped off of the plate hoping it would give the tomatoes some flavor, but it didn’t really help. Sweet potatoes were… Well, you can’t mess up sweet potatoes, they were ok. Only ate a third of them, weren’t anything special. They didn’t have any seasoning either. My friend got the arugula salad and it literally looked like they opened a bag of arugula and sliced half of a green apple and put it on the side. She had to ask for salad dressing because it was just so plain. I got the pulled pork benedict and it was just ok. They only seasoning it had was the sauce they poured on it and the biscuit was super hard but soggy/doughy in the middle (maybe from sitting in the back for so long) Overall, we decided that we would never go back. The waiter even shorted my change and didn’t give me a receipt. My friend had to ask him to come back to the table so I could get the rest of my cash and my receipt after I paid. Food and service was just bland.
In our continuing support for Midtown Restaurant Week, we visited The Pig & The Pearl in Atlantic Station. Wed first learned of The Pig & The Pearl when we had done a review of The Shed at Glenwood and found that they were sister restaurants. We had such a fantastic time at The Shed, we knew The Pig & The Pearl wasnt going to be far off.It was later in the evening on a week night when we chose to visit and we were able to walk right in and be seated. I would expect however, that on the weekends this place is hopping and Saturday and Sunday afternoon are particularly busy so plan accordingly.The idea of barbeque and a raw bar sounded like a strange combination to me, but the name fit together so well and was so representative of the concept, I quickly began to see the light. I mean, this should be heaven for Melanie and I with our strong affection for both food genres, right?As par for the course with most barbeque places, we almost always order the Brunswick Stew (not pictured). Melanie, the ultimate judge when it comes to Brunswick Stew, LOVED IT! It was thick and meaty and wonderfully delicious. She thought it was some of the best Brunswick Stew she had ever experienced! I found this to be interesting because it was so thick, it was rather untraditional and didnt include many of the vegetables normally found in a Brunswick Stew. Still, the flavor is what took home the day and therefore we must recommend this as a MUST TRY when you visit The Pig & The Pearl.We also ordered the Cornbread for starters as well. Normally we are disappointed with cornbread because its so easy to not make this properly and, worse still, to overcook cornbread where it dries out and then loses its flavor. I am pleased to report though, this cornbread would make any true Southerner smile. Its sweet, moist and a pleasure to enjoy.Theres many choices on the menu that were off limits for Melanie though because they were just too spicy. Im a fan of the heat so I like to see those things as options, but I think sometimes restaurants get carried away and dont consider the vast majority of diners who dont enjoy spicy foods.Melanie chose her staple meal for barbeque, Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast and Smoked Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese. I went with the Smoked Rainbow Trout that comes with Green Chile Grits and a Mushroom & Green Bean Salad.The Pig & The Pearl is an awesome place to gather with friends or family. The restaurant is large and welcoming and the staff was so friendly. I can see how entertaining here on the weekends would be great fun!The Pig & The Pearl won my heart when the meal arrived and it was steaming hot! I love, love, LOVE hot food! I really enjoyed the presentation of the Smoked Rainbow Trout dish. The trout, was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. Every bite was splendid! The mushroom and green bean salad was surprising good. I think these are Enoki mushrooms but perhaps one of our readers may know for sure. The Green Chile Grits had just the right amount of kick to them and I absolutely LOVED them!Melanie said her Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast was a fantastic piece of smoke chicken with a bold, smoky flavor. The meat was moist and tender and the breast itself was so large, she couldnt finish it.The Smoked Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese is served in a cast iron dish which help maintain its temperature throughout the meal. Melanie wasnt enthusiastic about the Mustard & Bacon Potato Salad but I think that had more to do with the choice to use dijon mustard, which is one of my favorites. I really didnt care for it cold, but I took her leftover chicken, mac & cheese and the potato salad to the office the next day and heated it up and it was pretty awesome. I also realized then thats theres bits of celery in there too and that may have been another thing she was picking up on that she didnt like about it. Heated, I enjoyed it much more than cold.We had a great time at The Pig & The Pearl! The food was great and our service was top-notch! Best of all its in one of our favorite spots on Earth Atlantic Station! When in Midtown, you simply MUST visit The Pig & The Pearl! Guten appetit! atlanta-food-critic.com
The Menu Is Very Different From What Is Posted On This Site And Totally Worth Clicking Through To The Website To See All The Great Changes. The Brisket Is Amazing & I Loved The Octopus Salad On The Pearl Side Of Things! Fantastic Drinks That Aren’t Over Anyone’s Head! Just Perfect For The Season! Get The Daily $5 Cocktail or The Amazing Honeysuckle Sipper!
The Pig and The Pearl is my favorite place to eat in Midtown. They have the best meat around and great signature cocktails. They also make their own sauces, like the Bourbon Hot Sauce. It’s totally worth your time.
Cold food. Our first time there, and we will never go back. First of all, it took a very long time for the food to arrive. We were there around 11:30 for lunch. There were only about 3 other tables occupied, so it wasn’t like the kitchen staff was overwhelmed. I had ordered the knife and fork pork shoulder sandwich with a side of greens. When my food finally arrived, it was all cold.The greens came in a cast iron skillet that was already cold. The piece of pork shoulder was cold, and most of it fat. There was not much meat left to eat after the fat was trimmed off. The bread under the meat was soggy and tough. It was just terrible. I didn’t send the food back as we were running short on time and I didn’t want to wait another 15 minutes for the food.
Had a bbq sandwich for lunch. Sandwich was nice, presentation very nice and everyone was pleasant. really price for a bbq.
Stick to the raw bar and drinks. Fun, Great Bartender(s) and lovely atmosphere. My lunch was horrible. My friend’s was sent back and removed from the tab. Upside, $1 oysters Monday – Thursday 4pm-6pm.