DINING

PHOTOS: What JLB ate (and more) at The Pearl restaurant in North Naples

Shrimp and grits made with blackened Gulf shrimp and andouille sausage on a bed of cheesy grits at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Shrimp and grits made with blackened Gulf shrimp and andouille sausage on a bed of cheesy grits at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
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Key lime pie doughnuts with toasted coconut ice cream at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Key lime pie doughnuts with toasted coconut ice cream at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
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The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant is now open in the former Stonewood Grill & Tavern location in North Naples.
The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant is now open in the former Stonewood Grill & Tavern location in North Naples.
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A fried oyster po'boy crowned with shredded cabbage, tomato and a drizzle of Firetail aioli (Sriracha, lime and mayo) at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
A fried oyster po'boy crowned with shredded cabbage, tomato and a drizzle of Firetail aioli (Sriracha, lime and mayo) at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
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Lightly battered buffalo calamari with blue cheese crumbles at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Lightly battered buffalo calamari with blue cheese crumbles at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
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The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant recently opened in the former Stonewood Grill & Tavern location in North Naples.
The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant recently opened in the former Stonewood Grill & Tavern location in North Naples.
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The "Afternoon Thunderstorm" cocktail, made with muddled blackberries, gin, soda and simple syrup, at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples. In the background, grilled peaches with spicy capicola.
The "Afternoon Thunderstorm" cocktail, made with muddled blackberries, gin, soda and simple syrup, at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples. In the background, grilled peaches with spicy capicola.
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Big Daddy Beer Mussels appetizer at The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Big Daddy Beer Mussels appetizer at The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Joey Waves
Salmon crusted with panko, dill, parsley and tarragon with a stone-ground mustard aioli spread at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Salmon crusted with panko, dill, parsley and tarragon with a stone-ground mustard aioli spread at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
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A 6-ounce wet-aged black angus filet mignon at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
A 6-ounce wet-aged black angus filet mignon at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
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The Miller family, photographed last month outside their former Oyster House restaurant in Everglades City, includes, from left, Robert, James, Jillian and Patricia. The Millers recently launched The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
The Miller family, photographed last month outside their former Oyster House restaurant in Everglades City, includes, from left, Robert, James, Jillian and Patricia. The Millers recently launched The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Joey Waves
Locally caught gator tail lightly fried and tossed in Firetail aioli made with Sriracha, lime and mayo at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Locally caught gator tail lightly fried and tossed in Firetail aioli made with Sriracha, lime and mayo at The Pearl Steak and Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
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Nautical decor at The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
Nautical decor at The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant in North Naples.
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The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant has a full bar with creative signature cocktails.
The Pearl Steak & Seafood Restaurant has a full bar with creative signature cocktails.
Joey Waves