Black Pearl, located on Main Street in Ann Arbor, is a renowned seafood restaurant and bar known for its inventive cuisine and signature martinis. Boasting an extensive menu full of creative dishes such as the popular fish tacos and Atlantic Misoyaki Salmon, guests of Black Pearl have grown fond of the unique dining experience put together by co-owners Harry and Jan Cohen up until aided by General Manager Jake Doyal in 2021. Renowned for having some of the area’s finest cuisine, individuals looking for a different taste can explore offerings like the weekly rotating steak feature, filet mignon, and signature martinis that incorporate fruits like The Last Strawberry which combine Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, strawberry purée, and lemon.
Black Pearl, located on Main Street in Ann Arbor, is a celebrated restaurant and bar that has been putting its unique spin on seafood and martinis since 2008. Co-owners Harry and Jan Cohen’s vision of providing a comfortable and cool dining experience has come to life with General Manager Jake Doyal joining the team in 2021. Not only does Black Pearl serve up delicious seafood dishes like the popular fish tacos, but it also offers an impressive selection of martinis to enjoy. With a vibrant atmosphere and creative cuisine, Black Pearl has become a go-to destination for seafood aficionados.
Inspired by the travels of one of the restaurant’s former chefs, the fish tacos have become a crowd favorite due to their unique blend of flavors. Jake Doyal proudly states that “week after week [the fish tacos] are the top sellers, and they are never going anywhere”. The menu also features other creative dishes such as the Atlantic Misoyaki Salmon, which is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its combination of smashed fingerling potatoes, creamed leeks, sesame, and Michigan maple miso yaki.
For those looking for something a bit different, the restaurant also offers non-seafood options such as their weekly rotating steak feature, filet mignon, and a mouthwatering burger. To top it all off, Doyal unveils the bar’s signature martinis, which incorporate fresh fruit into each unique concoction. One of the most popular martinis is The Last Strawberry, a delicious mix of Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, strawberry purée, and lemon.
Not to be outdone, the Lychee Martini is a delicate blend of Tito’s Vodka, Soho Lychee Liquor, Elderflower, lemon, and lychee juice. Customers can always expect something new on the menu at Black Pearl, as Doyal is constantly refreshing the menu with popular and beloved dishes.
Located at 302 S. Main Street, Black Pearl is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Find out more online, on social media, or by calling 734-222-0400.
Clocking in nine years since its founding, Black Pearl proves that it is more than up to the challenge of continuously providing creative cuisine and a vibrant atmosphere that is sure to please seafood aficionados. With Jake Doyal at the helm, the bar is abuzz with top sellers like the fish tacos, inventive dishes like Atlantic Misoyaki Salmon, one-of-a-kind martinis such as The Last Strawberry, as well as full entrees like steak and burgers. With all these offerings, there truly is something for everyone at Black Pearl, an ideal hotspot for a great seafood meal or a delectable martini anytime.
