The Cultured Pearl Restaurant & Sushi Bar

301 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, United States

The Cultured Pearl Restaurant & Sushi Bar
About This Sushi Bar

Since 1993 The Cultured Pearl Restaurant has been the premier award winning Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Sushi Bar & Japanese Seafood Restaurant on the Eastern Shore. Specializing in traditional and fusion cuisines The Pearl has something for everyone! Located upstairs at The Shops at the Pearl Mall at 301 Rehoboth Avenue Downtown Rehoboth Beach.

Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience №1

A true rehoboth staple. Amazing food. Great service. Family owned and they treat you like family. First time here off season (we came in January) but so excited to come back in summer! The Godzilla roll was amazinggggg.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №2

Great food, very cool atmosphere. Service can be slow at peak times just due to the size of the restaurant

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №3

The food is mostly good. My best is the Korean beef bbq. Some other dishes I've had are at or above average.
The ambiance is exemplary, very cool decor. Rooftop view excellent.
My real gripe is the amount of food you get. Should be a little more generous on the portions.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №4

Food and cocktails are amazing. Food was healthy and tasted 5 star. Service is always over and above. Would recommend to anyone wanting great food and drinks.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №5

Great food, and Great service

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Sushi Experience №7

Always perfect!!

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Sushi Experience №10

Great meal at Cultured Pearl! We especially enjoyed the small plate of pork
belly and dim sum dumplings! We also really loved the Yellow tail sushi. Our server, Gary, was grwat too!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №11

I ordered takeout and have not been disappointed. The sushi was the best I've had in Delaware

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Sushi Experience №12

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Sushi Experience №13

The rice was overworked and the seaweed leathery and chewy. The first menu I got smelled really bad.

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Sushi Experience №15

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Sushi Experience №16

Ive only been one other time and sat above the sushi bar wishing there were a spot open at the time. This time im sitting at the sushi bar and im just in awe of everything. The sushi chefs noticed and tested me on one of their new sushis and i wish i could tell you more about it but it was this smokey fatty sushi that was just amazing. Run-on sentence worthy. Worth the visit for anyone who loves good food. 10/10.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №17

1st time in new restaurant. Still the same great quality food & service.

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Sushi Experience №18

Love this place, eat here annually on vacation for past 2 decades, always on the rooftop. Great bibimbap and sushi. Never disappointed.

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Sushi Experience №20

Delicious and awesome service

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Sushi Experience №21

Very cool Japanese decor and natural environment with lovely roof top views while surrounded by coy fish ponds and bamboo. Sushi was great however I would recommend getting some of their specialty sushis that really showcase interesting flavors.

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Sushi Experience №23

Roof top dining is always win. Sushi rolls were fantastic. The Assai 45 Junmai Daiginjo sake chilled was very smooth. Highly recommend.

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Sushi Experience №24

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Sushi Experience №25

The best chicken bibimbap I’ve ever had ! It’s served in a hot stone, with amazing flavor & freshness. The atmosphere is great, beautiful decor. The bartender was awesome, very welcoming and overall great service. I’d definitely recommend The Cultured Pearl while you’re in Rehoboth Beach.

Visited 4 months ago

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Sushi Experience №27

I’ll start with the bad and end on a good note.

From the moment we sat at the table we felt completely rushed, waitress came over to take drink order, asked her about the bourbon list, she had to flip through her handheld ordering device, couldn’t really find them, so I ordered a standard bourbon most places have.

We ordered salads and some dumplings, she put those in and asked if we were ready to put the dinner order in.

We ordered three rolls and asked if they have fresh wasabi. She didn’t know what we meant and said “wasabi comes on the plate”

The salads and dumplings came out about a minute later, how the dumplings were ready that quickly I’ll never know.

We were half way done our salads and app and the plate of sushi came out, some kid drops it off, doesn’t say a word, and there are no plates. Three rolls a small amount of picked ginger and wasabi the size of a pea.

Ok, so here is the good. The sushi was damn good, the sushi chef’s know what they are doing and I imagine the only thing that is bringing folks back.

If you want good sushi, this is the spot. If you’re looking for a high end sushi restaurant, this is not it.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №28

I'm usually one to write a review when something's either spactacular or awful, but I think it's worth noting that our experience at the Cultured Pearl was just okay, bordering on disappointing due to how often people recommend it to us. While the concepts and appearances of everything we ate were good, things fell apart in the execution.

It was awesome, for example, to have an edamame bar. But ours came out so oversalted and overoiled that it didn't quite ruin the experience, but definitely made it less enjoyable. My husband's dish, bibimbap, was served in a bowl so hot it kept heating the elements inside until they weren't good, and said bowl was 75% rice, 15% mung beans, and 10% everything else. All filler.

My cashew chicken, which was beautifully plated, may as well have been called sweet orange bell peppers with chicken, because there were more red bell peppers than cashews, and the sauce was so overly sweet I couldn't taste much else. And unfortunately, my chicken was seriously overdone and the rice was dry. The sushi we had was good, however. Can't fault them on their sushi.

The atmosphere was lovely on the rooftop, but bring a wrap or jacket, it gets chilly at night! Nice views, good ambience. Service was also good, even on a busy night. Docked one star for a very dirty men's bathroom, though.

So in all, it didn't live up to the hype, but it's a good spot for sushi and a nice rooftop view.

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Sushi Experience №32

DO NOT SIT INSIDE WHEN THE RESTAURANT IS FULL BECAUSE THE ACOUSTICS ARE HORRIBLE!
It is such a good restaurant I wish they would invest in good sound management.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №33

Came here for a date night. Staff were all very friendly & accommodating. Our server, Garrett, was great. We got the Sushi Combo (mix of nigiri & spicy tuna roll), the Rehoboth roll & the Cultured Pearl roll. Fish quality on the nigiri were as it should be, though nothing too special. The rolls we tried were all very good though! An aesthetic, unique & popular spot with koi ponds surrounding the tables both inside and outside. A line quickly formed behind us around 7pm, so would recommend getting a reservation ahead of time.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №34

My husband and I went here in 2017, and it was delicious. We've been wanting to go back, and we finally had an opportunity to go this past Saturday from southern Maryland. I'm beginning to think this is my favorite restaurant in the world. My food was out-of-this-world delicious! I'm vegan, and there are so many vegan options! My husband and our 6YO daughter loved the food, too!

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Sushi Experience №35

Great sushi! Beautiful outdoor atmosphere!

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Sushi Experience №36

This place not only had great food but a beautiful atmosphere everywhere you went there were koi ponds and flowers and plants
The staff were very kind and actually cared
The food was so good
Please make a reservation and go here

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №37

Very nice place, with an elegant but understated decor. Tables were far enough apart that having a private conversation was easy enough. Service was very nice, from being seated to our first encounter with our server. She was very attentive without coming by to often. She explained the menu, options, and drinks and food. Our food was really delicious, and we had mostly sushi and a dessert. Afterwards, our server was quite accommodating with some questions. We left full, happy and very glad our anniversary date night went so well.

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Sushi Experience №38

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Sushi Experience №39

Rooftop dining at its finest plus a fish pond
Staff is very organized, alert & courteous
The food was good not anything over the top but good

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Sushi Experience №40

An unexpected joy for vegans! Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and we were able to enjoy starters, mains and veggie sushi rolls and we still didn't even try all of the available vegan options. The added ambiance of the rooftop patio made the whole dining experience absolutely wonderful. Vegans and vegetarians this place will feed you well!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №41

To preface, I am going to have a "but" after the positives.

We have been coming to Cultured Pearl for years.

The food is amazing. The drinks are amazing. The atmosphere, especially the roof top dining Koi Pond is gorgeous.

BUT, this evening, it took a while for our food to come out, which is fine, life happens. We finished dinner. Moved on to evening drinks, dessert, and coffee.

Dessert drinks and dessert was brought out. The waiter forgot to bring our coffees and did not return to check on us for about 20 minutes. So when he came by to check on us we let him know that we hadn't received our coffees yet. He apologized, rushed to get them. About 10 minutes after we received our coffees, the manager (an Asian lady with long hair whom I believe also owns the establishment) told us we need to leave because she needed the table for other reservations.

Our dessert was not finished. Coffees were just started because of the delay in YOUR wait staff and kitchen. She then proceeded to hover above us until we stood up and left.

This is not to goad but we spent ok excess of $300 this evening in the establishment. To be told that we need to leave, while there is still food on our plates,unfinished drinks, and to someone that just provided income to your establishment is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №42

Delicious food, staff was friendly and the decor was great!

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Sushi Experience №43

Really high quality seafood. The menu is vast. I ordered their Special, which was a Pineapple Ceviche, and ordered the Cultured Combo. Both were phenomenal.

Our waitress, Svelta, did a great job!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №44

The food was priced well and delicious. Garret was very cool and the best server! This is my first google review cause he was the best

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Sushi Experience №45

Garrett served me this evening. The food is good even tho there have a lot of customers but the food still come really fast. It’s warm and wonderful. This restaurant has such a warm welcome too.🥰🥰

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Sushi Experience №46

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Sushi Experience №47

The cultured pearl is truly a beautiful place! The atmosphere is warm and inviting! Our server Garrett (two R’s two T’s 😂)went above and beyond. He is kind, genuine, and amicable. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. There is a wonderful sense of community among the staff. The cultured pearl is a must!!!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №48

Our Vegans in the family really wanted sushi and found this gem online. We’ve been coming to Rehoboth for 10 years and never made it here before last night. A nice lady who seemed like the owner was sitting at the greeting station directing staff to take parties to the appropriate table and saying goodbye to patrons as they left and asking how their meal was. This was a nice touch and showed the owner was taking a hand in the restaurants success. Everyone enjoyed their food and the service was very good. There was a large menu with lots of choices. I had chicken udon which was very spicy and tasty. The Gyoza I had was just okay nothing special about it. My wife loved her Sake Sangria cocktail they have a very large drink menu. Overall a very good experience if I had any critique it’s just the decor feels a little tired and could use a refresh. Hard to put my finger on it exactly but a more discerning eye would probably know what specifically it was. My wife loved the restaurant.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №49

Our server Patrick made the experience perfection.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №50

Three words.

Our. Server. Patrick.

💥💥🔥🔥🔥

Great food. Even greater service.

Will definitely be back.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №51

First time at this restaurant. Me, my daughter, her friend, and my fiancè. The decor was cool, with severl koi ponds decorating the interior. As someone who has sampled sushi all across the country, I will say that the fish was fresh and well prepared. The waitress was friendly and helpful, and the servings were generous. In conclusion, we highly recommend a visit to this restaurant during your Rehoboth Beach vacation.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №52

Always a great time here. Pricey but worth it.

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Sushi Experience №53

Visited this past weekend and will be coming back. Garrett’s attention and recommendations enhanced the evening. I will be asking for Garrett as our server for all our visits.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №54

Awesome food, amazing service.

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Sushi Experience №55

Went on a first date yesterday and this place really knows how to take costumer service to the next level! Our server was Patrick was phenomenal and he was very knowledgeable about the menu had great recommendations! We got the Smokey edamame and it was by far the best I’ve ever had! This place even gives wet naps for your figures after the edamame, thought of everything. We also ordered five sushi rolls and if you’ve never had the East of Maui, do it! By far my new favorite roll! The outside ambience is top tier and was the perfect view of the blue moon! 10/10! Perfect experience from start to finish.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №56

Love this place!!!! Rooftop is amazing, but the most important food is 10/10 and service is great! Ask for Patrick to have the best experience!!!!!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №57

Had the best server at The Cultured Pearl. Patrick was phenomenal. He was attentive & gave the best food recommendations. Everything was delicious. Didnt disappoint. When I return, I'll ask that Patrick be my server. He is awesome!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №58

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Sushi Experience №59

Fantastic bar drinks…creative, beautiful, and oh so tasty. For bout on affectionatos, the Hari Gari is great. The Roku Lavender Lemonade was awesome. The rolls are the best I’ve had…and the sashimi starter was excellent. You have to try the banana tempura for dessert.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №60

I brought my partner to The Cultured Pearl for a special dinner, and it didn’t disappoint. Patrick took great care of us, and the food was amazing. The restaurant has such a beautiful aesthetic – the decor and ambiance really set the tone for a relaxing evening. Definitely recommend for a nice date spot!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №61

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Sushi Experience №62

Dined outside under the Gazebo with some friends from out of town. Food and atmosphere were great! Kincso, our server, was excellent and knew the menu well. She gave us several great recommendations on what to order and kept our wine glasses full. She made our night fun! We will definitely be back!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №63

The food is very good, however I got half the amount of food I get for the same price @ most Sushi restaurants. The rolls were half size at best. The staff is great. Competent, knowledgeable, and very pleasant. The experience was very nice, but the amount of food for the price is usurious. They seem to have taken "tourist prices" to a new level.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №64

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Sushi Experience №65

It was our first time there and I’m definitely coming back. Atmosphere, service and food is even MUCH better than at lots of places in DC. Our server Garret (hope I spelled it right) was just amazing, friendly and professional. Crab soup just left me speechless

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №66

We had an amazing evening at The Cultured Pearl. The food and service were just outstanding! We sat outside and the atmosphere (and weather) was perfect . Our server, Garrett was so pleasant and attentive and even provided this “local” with a parking tip 😉 We are not sure what took us so long to dine there, we will definitely go back.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №67

We had a wonderful dinner this evening and our waiter Logan was the best ever!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №68

The most disappointing sushi dinner and experience at Rehoboth Beach ever.
When we arrived we were told that we absolutely needed to vacate our table before 7:30 , because a reservation was coming in to take our table. WOW, we've never been told to get out of a restaurant because someone else's reservation was more important than ours.
So, we really wanted to order happy appetizers. We were sternly told that only bar tables were aloud to order happy hour exclusive. Very disappointed we got a table, and we're told we need to finish diner and be finished and pay by 7:30 for their next table. WOW! We are customers also, been coming here for the last several years.. Nope, Not any more. This restaurant had so many open tables, inside, as well outside. We are appalled.
Our sushi rolls were even the size of happy hour apps., yet at a regular table charged full price. Very disappointed. Also my noodles tasted rotten, not fermented, just gross. Our server never really asked. It was a slow night. I know, because I've worked so many restaurants across this great country of ours. This place now falls upon the percent of unsafe places to eat.
Folks, this place has fallen off the deep end and now has cheaper ingredients as well poor service.
There are so many more sushi restaurants that truly deserve our services.
Extremely recommend not this black pearl place. Go somewhere that has fresher raw fish, better customer service and cares for their clients.
Even the portions of sushi were very small. I wonder if the servers are jipping the clients with happy hour sizes and chargingfull price. Very disappointed and after years of coming here....never again.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №69

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Sushi Experience №70

Patrick made our dinner at The Cultured Pearl truly special. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. My wife and I were seated quickly and had a fantastic evening. This restaurant is a gem, and we’ll definitely be back!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №71

We had a wonderful evening at The Cultured Pearl, and our server Patrick made it even better! He took great care of us, and the food was outstanding. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance, and we felt very welcome. Definitely a place to try if you’re around!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №72

I was encouraged to order a beef meal instead of shrimp. I was told by my swver the beef was great! Unfortunately, the server chose not to mention the market valu cost. I received 6 small slices of steak that tasted like any another well seasoned meet for $42.00 needless say I was unhappy. I woul not recommend

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №73

Overall the server was good and most of the food was tasty, but the experience started with edamame that was delivered already eaten. I’ve never ever been served food that was eaten before so please be forewarned about this major issue.

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Sushi Experience №74

Ask for PATRICK! he's the man.

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Sushi Experience №75

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Sushi Experience №77

Great everything.
Fun view on the roof outside.

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Sushi Experience №78

Garrett was so sweet and attentive we loved him. The food was slammin and the drinks were amazinggggggggg. 10/10 would recommend. Every time I come here it gets better.

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Sushi Experience №79

Their restaurant is very nice but they are Chinese restaurant, not original Japanese chef, so that sushi is just ok. But I love the building construction.

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Sushi Experience №80

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Sushi Experience №81

Best service! Staff are knowledgeable, helpful, and welcoming. They have amazing specials year round and run a great special Monday nights in the off season. Definitely a good place for an out of the box dining experience.

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Sushi Experience №82

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Sushi Experience №83

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Sushi Experience №84

Been here 6 times. Never disappoints, always pleases. Garrett our server in the roof deck was one if the best servers we have had. It was refreshing to have a skilled, intelligent, knowledgeable server.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №85

Super place

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Sushi Experience №86

What a surprisingly awesome place!
Took my family for dinner there. Not everyone is into Japanese food, but everyone left happy!
The sushi bar is great and the selections fresh and flavorful. The ginger udon noodle is spicy but so delicious!
One of our party had steak teriyaki and it was tender and delicious. Highly recommend!

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Sushi Experience №87

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Sushi Experience №88

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Sushi Experience №89

3 stars for 3 reasons

1. Appetizers were good! The fried cauliflower is delicious! Good flavors and lightly crisp.

2. Prices were somewhat reasonable but some items are a bit expensive.

3. Free dessert for my friends birthday! Good Reese’s peanuts butter cake.

Minus 2 stars for 2 reasons

1. The appetizers were good but the food was just mediocre and nothing special. The Bibimbap was just ok and not enough beef!

2. The sushi was just ok as well and nothing to rave about! Fish used wasn’t fresh or didn’t taste fresh.

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Sushi Experience №90

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Sushi Experience №91

Went to the cultured pearl last night and the food and service was perfect. Svetla is hands down one of the best servers I’ve had since being in the town of Rehoboth beach. Definitely coming back! Oh and she has the most beautiful eyes 😇

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №92

The Cultured Pearl Bar and Restaurant in Rehoboth, Delaware holds a special place in my heart! My family and I have been dining here for over 10 years since we started coming Rehoboth, and it never fails to impress. The staff and service, food, and zen atmosphere are the key elements that make this restaurant truly outstanding!

Our waiter of choice, Garrett, is simply the best. He is incredibly professional, nice, and has a great sense of humor. Garrett is experienced and knowledgeable about the menu. He is always on top of our table without us having to ask, making our dining experience seamless and enjoyable.

The food at The Cultured Pearl is exceptional. My favorite dishes include the bibimbap which is very authentic and the Korean beef is always cooked perfectly. The sushi is consistently fresh and delicious and always plated beautifully. All the specials are also outstanding, and the Korean cauliflower is a must-try. Every single drink on the menu is fantastic. I’ve enjoy the sake flight, salted caramel martini, espresso martini and mango margaritas.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for family dinners for night out. I look forward to visiting the adorable koi fish when I go too. The Cultured Pearl will always be our go to spot! If you’re looking for a place with great food, impeccable service, and a welcoming ambiance, this is it. 🫶🏼🍱🎏

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №93

I highly recommend the cultured pearl if your in the area! My partner and I were in the area for a day trip and just looking for a nice place for dinner. We did not regret trying out The Cultured Pearl! Although they were busy on a Friday night, we were seated right away! We were given a couple different options for where we could sit, which was great instead of just being put where ever was available! The hostess was super sweet and helpful! Our waitress was a bit quiet, very straight forward with helping us but she was very attentive and made sure we got everything we needed! They have daily special that were great! The drinks were made very well. The variety of steamed edamame was very interesting, we tried the eastern edamame and it was delicious, they even provided moist towelettes for us since it was a bit messy! Great touch! The sushi was delicious, they had some unique options that I've never seen before! My partner got a meat sampler that was amazing! The meat fell right off the bone. For dessert we split the banana tempera. While I didn't care for warm banana, it was delicious! The decorations were beautiful and very suiting for the theme. The price for everything wasn't as bad as I thought it would be for an appetizer, two alcoholic drinks, two entrees and a dessert, the total only came up to about $100 before tip. A great experience!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №94

The highlight of our most recent trip to Rehoboth. Highly recommend making a reservation for the rooftop patio. There are koi ponds all throughout the restaurant, even on the roof! The food and service are excellent. Flavored edamame and hearty miso soup with lots of tofu and seaweed.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №95

Garret was the best server! Had the best recommendations and was very friendly and enthusiastic!

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Sushi Experience №96

Garret was our server! Very informative, he knew the entire menu and was able to answer many of our questions. He was timely and we never had to look for him to ask for anything we needed, etc. If you come to cultured pearl ask for him.

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Sushi Experience №97

Garret was an awesome waiter! Would come again!

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Sushi Experience №98

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Sushi Experience №100

Absolutely divine pork belly Raman. Service was top notch, and the atmosphere was refined and relaxing. Will definitely be a returning customer.

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Sushi Experience №101

Had a lovely dinner with my family last night at the Cultured Pearl. The food was delicious and the service was great. Our server Garrett was both attentive and personable. We’ll definitely be back soon!

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Sushi Experience №102

Good Japanese food. Rolls are a bit small. Had the yellow curry with shrimp which was flavorful and plentiful. The tempura appetizer was also tasty.

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Sushi Experience №103

The food was really good. I also liked how I sat right next to the koi fish. The best part was, you could feed them!

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Sushi Experience №104

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Sushi Experience №105

I love everything.

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Sushi Experience №106

Great ambiance. What staff is a bit impersonal but timely and informative.

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Sushi Experience №107

Garret took such wonderful care of our large rambunctious family. He offered excellent suggestions and recommendations, took our silliness in stride, and was so kind to our children. Thank you, Garett.

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Sushi Experience №108

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Sushi Experience №109

Beautiful spot that makes use of their space by making the indoors feel outdoors. Outstanding sushi as well!

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Sushi Experience №110

had such a lovely experience with my friends at this restaurant! ambience was amazing and so was the food. our serve garrett was great!!

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Sushi Experience №111

Excellent experience. Out waiter was awesome. The outside dining area is very inquisitive experience. Awesome time. Thanks.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №112

This place was so great! The ambiance, the food, and the service (thanks Garrett!!) far exceeded our expectations. It couldn’t have been better!

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Sushi Experience №113

Mediocre

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Sushi Experience №114

The best dining experience of our vacation! My husband and I thought this was the best sushi we've ever had, and our toddler liked it too! He was given food to feed the koi fish next to our rooftop table, and he loved that. It was a beautiful atmosphere, and very easy to make an online reservation! We can't wait to come back.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №115

A lovely suprise on our visit to Rehoboth beach . Celebrating a family B day.... many interesting appetizers to choose from [ we had a huge housew salad and green noodles. We started w Rainbow roll.....sushi combination of salmon , whitefish, shrimp & tuna . Still had little bit room left, so we ordered a small salmon roll . . ..everything was delicious!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №116

Fantastic place, great service and food. Beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommend.. Florin made the event even better! Thanks

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №117

This restaurant has been our go to for over ten years, however the past two visits have been sub par at best.
Went last Thursday for dinner and the service was spotty. Waitress seemed to have too many tables. The sushi rice was overcooked and mushy. Not what we expected for sure.
Tonight we had friends in from Peru and Japan in town and decided to give them another shot… so far it’s been a mistake. Sat down at 8:15pm and by 9:22pm still NO drinks, NO food and I believe a drunk waiter… this is embarrassing especially with people here from abroad. We finally had to find another waiter that eventually brought our food out at 9:45pm. 90 minutes after sitting and the restaurant wasn’t extremely busy either.
I really wish I didn’t have these bad experiences because I am local to the area and always enjoyed taking guests there…

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №118

Had an amazing meal with my family. Sushi was so fresh and they had great options for the non-sushi eaters.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №119

Really great happy hour even on weekends! Only thing to be careful of is paying attention to the markings next to foods if you have dietary restrictions, friend got some noodles that seemed vegetarian from the description (but were not marked on the menu as vegetarian), realized it had a fish based sauce and sent it back, they were really nice about the whole thing even though it was on us and took it off the bill.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №120

Excellent experience at Cultured Pearl! phenomenal food and atmosphere, and Garrett (Gare Bear) was an absolutely excellent waiter. We would return just for Garrett!!!!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №121

the food was excellent and the decorations are beautiful. recommended the green curry chicken- got mild and was spicy for me!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №122

Food was great and service was excellent! However, portion sizes should be defined for some entrees. Overall would return!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №123

Food and Service was out of this world. Garrett was fantastic with taking care of our table and our requests, drink and food recommendations, and helping us pace through our dinner. As a Marylander, it was kind of surreal to get a cream of crab soup with true lump crab meat at the price. Blown away. Will definitely be a go-to place from now on. We got the Karai Edamame, Cream of Crab soup, Gyoza, as well as Sea Monster roll and Firecracker roll. We made sure finish every bite. It was all excellent.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №124

Such a beautiful restaurant. The waiter was kind and friendly. I wish this restaurant had taller glasses because $5 for a non-refillable soda in a small cup was kinda sad lol.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №125

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №126

We ordered smoked edemone, east of Maui roll, Korean fried cauliflower, and pork belly bibimbop. All delicious and amazing with excellent service by Garrett. Rooftop dining next to a Koi pond with a slight breeze, the setting was perfect for a birthday dinner. We will be back.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №127

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👰‍♀ the bachelorette mentioned below here 😁🙋‍♀️

We had our reservation for a month prior to our arrival. The host was nothing but sweet while other guests were accosting her. This restaurant was very accommodating and apologetic that someone was sat at our table mistakenly and caused a delay. The drinks were delicious. The food was amazing. And the vibe was immaculate.

10/10 would recommend!

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Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №128

Great food and vibe. The restaurant is big yet intimate and can't wait to go to the outdoor roof deck that looks so cool with all the different areas.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №129

My wife and I have been coming to this place for about 20 years. Every meal has been of top-notch quality, and the service has always been memorable. I have yet to find a competitor to their Cultured Pearl Martinis — who knew that wasabi-stuffed olives and sushi ginger would make such a delectable garnish!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №130

The sushi was delicious! Both the food and the service was top tier! We had Drew as our server and he was great! He was very attentive. I would definitely recommend checking this spot out and requesting Drew!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №131

Went on a Sunday night. Not busy. Sat right away. Good drink specialty. Spiced pear martini. Sushi Rolls were good except the bigger ones were not rolled properly and each piece fell apart. Did not have that problem with the Real Crab California roll. Will be back for the ambiance.
Came back with someone who had never been. He loved the ambiance as I knew he would. Wanted outside seating but since we didn’t plan ahead with reservations, we were sat inside. Still ok except it was a gorgeous day.. will be back with reservations next time to sit outside!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №132

In a town where good sushi and sashimi are hard to come by, this place is the best I've found so far. The pieces of fish were good quality and a nice size.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №133

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №134

Our dinner last night was served cold! I had Korean beef BBQ & my husband had salmon teriyaki. The salmon, the rice & the beef were not even a little warm. The meals must have been sitting a long while. We waited over 30 minutes, each of us took a bite, & each agreed our meals were cold & just awful. We've eaten here many times before & were looking forward to quality dinners. Our waiter sent a manager over. After asking how the situation would be handled, the manager said the meals could be remade (another long wait). He told us..."you have to understand, we are very busy now." Apparently when the manager feels the restaurant is busy, the customer needs to adjust their expectations. Two different meals served cold is never acceptable. No courtesy was extended. It was 7:40 pm when this happened & the restaurant was half empty. We won't be back!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №135

As always, the Cultured Pearl was pleasure. The outdoor terrace catches cool breezes even on the hottest of days, and the koi ponds and trees round out a lovely atmosphere. The sushi is fantastic with good-sized portions. The rest of the menu is excellent, with the crispy garlic udon being a standout among the many tasty dishes. The service is generally excellent, but given its well-deserved popularity, sometimes the service is only really good.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №136

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №137

The cultured pearl is by far my favorite dinner spot for special events like birthdays or even to just get sushi after a day on the beach. I recently went the other day for my anniversary and everything was amazing the service and the food is always the best! I always ask for terrance to be my server evertime I go and he is by far one of the best servers I have ever had!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №138

Just visited the cultured pearl for the first time this year and what an experience it was! My family and I were blessed with exquisite food and excellent service. Drew, our server, was so personable and on point with his service. Can’t wait for my next culture pearl experience!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №139

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №140

Our server Dan was incredible, couldn’t say enough good things about him. Truly a gem. The food took a while but we were always attended to by Dan. We celebrated our friends birthday and he made it an incredible experience!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №141

A Perfect Night at The Cultured Pearl
Rehoboth Beach offers many restaurants, but for a truly memorable dining experience, look no further than The Cultured Pearl. The ambiance is what first grabbed my attention. The koi ponds create a serene atmosphere, and the rooftop deck (weather permitting) provides a stunning backdrop for your meal.
The service was excellent. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, answering all my questions and making helpful recommendations.
But the star of the show, of course, was the food. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and the menu offered a wide variety of options. I particularly enjoyed the Yellow Curry Shrimp.
Whether you're a sushi aficionado or a curious newcomer, The Cultured Pearl is a must-try. The combination of ambiance, service, and delicious food makes it a hidden gem in Rehoboth Beach.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №142

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №143

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №144

The Cultured Pearl is one of our go-to places in Rehoboth. We stopped by for an early Mother's day celebration and everything was amazing!

We sat at the sushi bar, Simi was our server, he was fantastic. He's from Romania and was very pleasant.

Jake and the rest of the sushi chefs were incredibly nice. They answered any questions we had and kept us company while we dined.

We got the gyoza, vegetable medley and seaweed salad. Everything was really good but the vegetable medley was my favorite!

For dinner I had the 5 piece shrimp tempura, the shrimp were huge and the vegetables were delicious. My son and daughter-in-law got sushi and the presentation was insanely beautiful.

Jake recommended us a delicious whiskey and I will be picking up a bottle for home!

The staff was amazing and the food was even better. We will be back soon. If you stop by, make sure you grab a seat at the sushi bar!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №145

Very tasty.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №146

We had really high expectations for our dinner here. The ambiance was nice, the bamboo with lights gave it a nice romantic feel. The food was just ok though. The flavors weren't what I expected and bland and the drinks were not great. Overall it was OK, buy for the price I didn't think it was worth it.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №147

Cannot believe I slept on this gem for so long! I went for my birthday and caught the last Local Night where we got 3 rolls, miso, and edamame for $19. The food was amazing. Our server was delightful. The drinks were fab. Overall, 11/10, will be here more often on the off season!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №148

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №149

Great Restaurant, great service, would definitely return. The Sushi was amazing in my opinion. Gyoza was cold if I had any complaints.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №150

We had a group of 6 adults & teens and everyone had a great meal. The service was terrific

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №151

Fantastic as always.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №152

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №153

The place is aesthetically pleasing.. we also had a nice view by the window :) Waiter was great and food was amazing. Edamame is very fresh, the soup is yummy… the firecracker roll is a must.. so GOOD.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №154

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №155

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №156

Great atmosphere , staff, and food

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №157

The food was okay it wasn't spectacular there's other places that are much better. But it's okay to go with. This is during the winter The summer is much better.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №158

The food was excellent!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №159

Went for their sushi buffet. Only available on certain nights. The food was amazing and they had a rotating selection. The staff was friendly and explained what was in the different options. It is a great place to go for beginners or experienced sushi lovers.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №160

Food is fantastic. Service excellent. In summer you can eat on the rooftop deck, built over a giant koy pond. Great atmosphere. Sushi is featured, but lots of other stuff on the menu.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №161

Sushi is pretty good, not the best in the Delaware Beach area. The sushi chefs are really nice and very knowledgeable. Great option if you are in the area.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №162

It's SO NICE to have clearly marked menus to see what is gluten free and what is vegan! Thank you so much for this! The place is beautiful, and the Monday night seasonal special for locals is an amazing deal! Perfectly prepared edamame, and I had 3 of the vegan + gluten free sushi rolls. They were delicious, but the roll is so tiny. Has to be the smallest roll I've ever had. Us plant based eaters still like to eat 😂 Please consider making the vegetable rolls bigger than bite size 🙏

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №163

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №164

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №165

I drove 3 HOURS to come here. I live in VA and we told the stupid server that I couldn’t eat spicy at all, we told her that 3 times, my boyfriend said “ she cant have spicy at all” and she said she will take out the spicy sauce and that i should be fine, me food arrived and it was spicy. I couldn’t even eat it because every time I eat spicy i start crying and my nose starts to get runny, i went in there with a nice dress and makeup to have a good dinner with my boyfriend for VALENTINE’S day and I end up ruining my makeup, and i ate 2 sushi rolls after driving for 3 hours and being STARVING, i am still hungry, and btw the calamari isn’t the calamari rings you imagine, they are calamari inside of a sushi roll with asparagus, i hate asparagus. I will never ever EVER come here again, my valentine’s was ruined. And even tho i told her, hey this is spicy and i asked for not spicy, she STILL CHARGED US EVEN THO I DIDNT EVEN finished them!! Never go there.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №166

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №167

Amazing koi pond. Great atmosphere. Delicious sushi.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №168

Our first time, but not our last! The drinks were awesome!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №169

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №170

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №171

Went for Monday sushi special. Lovely place with a great special. Sushi was fresh and very good. Served wish good miso soup and edamame.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №172

Great place. Never had a bad meal!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №173

The Pearl never disappoints! Always a great time!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №174

Always an amazing time!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №175

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №176

Top notch EVERYTHING!!! Bartender was personable and gave us the run down being first timers. Definitely tops on the rotation!!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №177

Had a great experience, and the sushi was delicious and clearly of high quality, but they charged way more than necessary- bro it's not THAT good. also the hot edamame was nothing special chill out

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №178

Has a pretty cool indoor koi pond in the front.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №179

Nice restaurant food was okay. Service was great!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №180

Ótimo ambiente para comer uma comida japonesa.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №181

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №182

Experience was great. Took the family here after the Christmas tree lighting celebration, and everyone loved it. Shared a few sushi rolls, sake, and the Korean fried cauliflower. Ordered the bibimbap for my main course, steak and house-made gochujang were on point. Great spot to share some plates and rolls with beautiful decor and a cozy atmosphere. Also loved the walkway over the Koi pond as you enter the restaurant, great esthetic.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №183

Nice vibe. Good is subpar.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №184

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №185

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №186

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №187

My mom and l made a reservation for dinner after viewing the Christmas tree lighting in Rehoboth Beach. I made a reservation and was expecting a high top table and we ended up with a window seat by the Christmas tree. Our server Florin was very professional as he introduced the menu to us in an elegant way. The cream of crab soup , martini and dinner truly exceeded all expectations. You will find this restaurant to be very authentic while offering a diverse menu. Next time you are in the Rehoboth Beach area l would highly recommend this restaurant.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №188

Go to spot for sushi! The outdoor seating is the best. The koi fish everywhere, you can feed them as well.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №189

Service was great and you cant beat Mondays local night. The staff found out that it was my daughter's 16th birthday and very discreetly brought out a piece of cake and candle. What is awesome is that they could tell she didn't want to be embarrassed so they sang very quietly and very personable! Awesome!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №190

Great place to celebrate our anniversary. Everything that we ordered was fabulous. Yummy signature cocktails, too.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №191

Just, WOW! Amazing experience. Food was great, atmosphere was relaxing with the koi pond and outside patio. We actually came back two days in a row! Simi and Sadie were amazing servers and we took a selfie with the chef, Rob!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №192

If you’re a hardcore sushi lover, drive past this place. The rolls have lettuce for starters….the dumplings are way below average with some spice that will definitely clear your sinuses….the edamame is ridiculously over salted….the waiter didn’t even know what yum yum sauce was and had attitude….the sashimi was good though…the margaritas were on point though….the water was great….the rice was well above average….so not recommend this place for rolls, signature rolls or appetizers.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №193

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №194

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №195

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №196

Very popular and very busy sushi restaurant in Rehoboth. The sushi was amazing and fresh! Service was attentive and knowledgeable. There was a little bit of confusion about navigating the various floors with a stroller and trying to find the elevator. But once that was figured out, it was smooth sailing. We were able to find a table that had space for our sizable stroller so that our baby could sleep while we ate. During the summer and early fall, reservations are most likely needed. In the off-season, you may be able to get a table easily without a reservation.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №197

We’ve been regular Cultured Pearl customers for over 20 years and have always thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. Last night’s experience was sub-par to disappointing for the following reasons:

(1) Our server seemed tired and indifferent (not rude, just tired and indifferent). He didn’t stop by our table to check in and when it came time to close out the check, we waited over 30 minutes after saying we were ready for the check before he came back with the check. The restaurant wasn’t busy at all and the other two tables near us in his station were sharing similar concerns about how long it took him to bring their checks and how little he seemed to stop by our tables.

The food was pretty disappointing and this is saying a lot because it’s always been a favorite of ours in Rehoboth. If this had been our first experience we would not be returning. We ordered the Asian Vegetable Medley (which we were told by our server is a “pre-mix” — and that was another disappointment… made it sound like and tasted like a pre-mix of frozen veggies, and that’s exactly how it tasted. The texture and lack of variety in the “medley” was squishy and bland — there were only green bell peppers and onions (think Chipotle “Fajita Mix” and this tasted much worse than that). The “Brussels appetizer” was way over-drenched in a salty sauce that overwhelmed the dish… couldn’t taste the vegetable at all. What was particularly disappointing was that when asked about the dish, our server said it was a lightly sautéed pan seered Brussels dish. It was more of a salty mosh of soupy Asian sauce drowning out soggy Brussels cut in half… maybe the kitchen was having a particularly bad day?

The sushi was below average (Cultured Pearl and Delaware Rolls). We’ve always loved their such I so this was both a surprise and disappointment. The Cultured Pearl didn’t taste as fresh as usual and we experienced bad stomach cramps all night soon after eating it. The Avocado seemed past its prime and the veggies in the Delaware roll included scarce ‘micro slivers’ veggies — much more rice than veggies.

Overall, the service and food this one evening was barely a 2-star and the atmosphere was what pulled it up to 2-stars. We’re hoping this was a one-time bad day for the restaurant which has been historically one of our favorites at Rehoboth over the years.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №198

Great experience at the Cultured Pearl! The food was delicious. I got the edamame and the korean bbq bibimbap. Food was fresh, hot and tasted great! Service was impeccable and the atmosphere out on the rooftop deck was perfect. Sitting by the koi pond watching the sun set couldn't have been better. Looking forward to eating here again on my next trip to Rehoboth

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №199

Nestled off to the side on the way to the Boardwalk, this cute place is a must-see if you love Asian food. Located upstairs, you'll pass by a sushi bar in the mid-level, with indoor and outdoor dining options on the next floor up. Outdoor dining offers covered pergolas and a cute koi pond. Indoor dining is dim and surrounded by lit bamboo trees. Expect a good blend of sushi options, korean faves like bibimbop, classic Noodle dishes, multiple flavors of edamame, and korean cauliflower almost as big as your fist.
Food and ambiance were amazing, the service was attentive, and the whole experience was great. The place packs out at night, so reservations are recommended. Also, parking is limited in the entire area.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №200

We went here to celebrate a friend's birthday and the place did not disappoint. At first we were seated outside, but the host was kind enough to get us a seat inside where it was much calmer. The service was fantastic and the food was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the place and would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for good food and a great ambience.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Details
  • 16 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.4 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 302-227-8493
  • Menu Website: https://www.culturedpearl.us/
  • Sushi Address: 301 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, United States
  • Sushi Map: 38.715932699999996, -75.0860852
Specialties
  • Sushi restaurant
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 4–9 PM
  • Monday: 4–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 4–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 4–9 PM
  • Thursday: 4–9 PM
  • Friday: 4–9 PM
  • Saturday: 4–9 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
  • Delivery: Available
Highlights
  • Great coffee: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
  • Rooftop seating: Available
Popular for
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Late-night food: Available
  • Private dining room: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Romantic: Available
  • Trendy: Available
  • Upmarket: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended: Available
  • Accepts reservations: Available
  • Usually a wait: Available
Payments
  • Cheques: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Paid street parking: Available
  • Parking: Available