Perla Seafood & Raw Bar is a cozy and bustling 32-seat full-service restaurant located at 415 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood NJ 07040 that offers a unique dining experience. Our open-kitchen concept and intimate space strike the perfect balance of NYC cafe / New England seafood shack and Iberian wine/pintxos bar.
During the spring, summer and fall months, and when weather allows, we have an 18-seat sidewalk patio section in addition to our indoor seating areas, which is a mix of bar, high-top and traditional table dining areas.
Find us on Resy in the link above. While reservations are strongly recommended due to the size of our space, we leave room for walk-ins, and the bar seating is always first-come-first served.
We do not have a telephone number.
To contact us please use the link provided here on our webpage. Or DM on Instagram. And always utilize the chat feature on Resy when making/changing/cancelling reservations.
MAIN DINNER MENU SAMPLE
Here are some mainstays off our regular dinner menu highlighting selections from our raw bar, as well as various seafood and non-seafood small plates, which are inspired by coastal Iberian cuisine, Spanish tapas/pintxos, and French bistro culture
Please note that menus are subject to change depending on seasonality and market availability
DINNER SPECIALS MENU SAMPLE
Specials change weekly; often multiple times over the course of the week
We feature salads and vegetable sides using seasonal local produce from New Jersey and Pennsylvania via our partner Harvest Drop
Seafood and non-seafood specials reflect, compliment and emphasize our commitment to the freshest seasonal products, and our passion for keeping menus fun, lively and unique. We partner with Madison Seafood and Off The Hook for exceptional shellfish and seafood
SUNDAY MENU SAMPLE
Sundays at Perla feature a much different menu than our dinner offerings
Somewhere between a brunch / lunch menu, we focus heavily on seasonal seafood, shellfish and produce that you'll find in a selection of sandwiches, salads and other specialties that allow for a more casual style of dining at Perla
While dinner service at Perla tends to favor date-nights, friend get-togethers, or other special occasions, our Sunday service provides more space for kids and the whole family
CONCIERGE WINE & BEER
To make the best use of our BYO status, we've partnered with our good friends at nearby Lum's Cellars for this unique concept
This is a sampling of the proprietary beverage menu that allows our guests to order directly from the Lum's website, from their seat, and have their wine or beer express-delivered to the restaurant. Guests scan the QR Code on the menu, make their selection, and within several minutes their beverages arrive. We receive it, present at the table, open and pour for you.
Wine and beer selections periodically change. The curated list caters explicitly to our food menus and provides the full experience for the guest
origin story
Perla began in the Fall of 2023 as a mobile private events company, focusing almost exclusively on shucking fresh oysters at private parties, pop-ups, festivals and events. Owner/chef Matthew Chappina saw an opportunity to provide a hyper-focused and nuanced catering service to his community and surrounding area.
The interest and demand were so high right from inception, that it wasn't long before Matthew was searching for a brick-and-mortar space, where he could have a permanent home, expand the food offerings and menus, and create a more expansive seafood and raw bar experience
While the restaurant is the main focus, Perla still offers its mobile Kei Truck for private events for offsite catering. Please drop us an inquiry if you are interested in having "The Truck"!
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