Pearl Tavern

Pearl Tavern is a seafood-forward tavern and oyster bar in Lee’s Summit, MO, operated by the locally owned Summit Hospitality Group (co-founders Andy Lock and Domhnall Molloy). Opened in July 2018, it brings a fresh-daily oyster bar and an elevated tavern menu to the southeastern KC metro.

Description

Pearl Tavern is a seafood-driven restaurant and oyster bar that also serves classic American tavern fare, billing itself as on a mission to bring the freshest seafood to “land-locked Lee’s Summit.”¹ The concept pairs a fresh-daily oyster bar with a rotating fish selection alongside burgers, salads, and elevated comfort plates, served with what the group describes as elevated tavern-style hospitality.¹² It is operated by Summit Hospitality Group, the locally owned restaurant group also behind Summit Grill, Third Street Social, and the former Bōru Asian Eatery.¹³ Frequently cited dishes include the lobster roll, crab cakes, and blackened shrimp tacos, with a daily happy hour from 3–6 p.m.¹⁴

Ownership and history

Pearl Tavern opened in Lee’s Summit in July 2018, launched by Andy Lock and Domhnall Molloy, the duo behind Summit Grill, Third Street Social, and Bōru Ramen Bar.⁵ Lock and Molloy — both veterans of McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants — founded what became Summit Hospitality Group with the original Summit Grill in Lee’s Summit in 2012, and have since grown it into a multi-concept, KC-metro group.³ Pearl Tavern’s seafood-forward concept draws directly on the founders’ seafood-restaurant background.⁵

Menu

Last verified: 2026-06-22 · Source: Pearl Tavern official site (menu + happy-hour PDF) and AllMenus listing · URL(s): https://www.pearltavernkc.com/our-menu · https://www.pearltavernkc.com/happy-hour · https://www.allmenus.com/mo/lees-summit/743202-pearl-tavern/menu/ · Confidence: Medium

Pearl Tavern publishes its full menus as downloadable PDFs (Dinner, Happy Hour, Brunch, Kids) plus carry-out family packs on its official site; the official site confirms categories and signature dishes, while itemized prices below are drawn from the AllMenus listing and may lag current in-house pricing.⁶⁷ Prices shown are representative; some current in-house figures (e.g., a chilled Maine lobster roll) appear higher than the AllMenus listing, so treat dollar figures as approximate.⁸

Raw bar & oysters

• Char Grilled Oysters — garlic butter, buttery bread crumbs ($18.35).⁶
• Colossal Shrimp Cocktail ($19.49), Hot Peel and Eat Shrimp ($16.05), Ceviche ($16.05), Ahi Tuna Poke Tacos ($17.19), Smoked Salmon Dip ($16.05).⁶

Starters & small plates

• Hushpuppies ($7.99), Pearl Poutine ($12.59), Blue Crab Dip ($17.19), Calamari ($16.05), Mussels ($16.05), Crab Cake ($18.35), Popcorn Shrimp ($13.75), Jumbo Wings ($12.59), Fried Cauliflower ($12.59), Fresh Mozzarella Toast ($11.45).⁶
• Blackened Shrimp Tacos — a frequently cited signature ($13.75).⁶⁵

Soups & salads

• New England Clam Chowder ($7.99+), Tavern Gumbo ($7.99+), Kale Caesar ($10.29), Pearl House Salad ($9.15), Chopped Salad ($11.45).⁶

Fish entrees

• Lobster Roll — chilled Maine lobster, tarragon mayo, crispy onions, split-top bun (AllMenus lists $22.95; current in-house pricing reported higher, ~$36).⁶⁸
• Crispy Crab Cake Sandwich ($19.49), Oyster Po’boy ($17.19), Fish and Chips ($19.49), Cioppino ($22.95), Tavern Boil ($26.39), Lobster Mac and Cheese ($22.95), Mushroom Stuffed Salmon ($25.25), Pretzel Crusted Trout ($18.35), Parmesan Sole ($21.79), Crispy Shrimp Platter ($17.19).⁶

Non-fish entrees

• Tavern Cheese Burger ($12.59), Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($16.05), Andouille Sausage Sandwich ($17.19), Romano Chicken Pasta ($21.79), Crispy Chicken Tenders ($18.35), Angus Beef Tenderloin ($39.05).⁶

Sides & desserts

• Sides: Fresh Corn and Crab Saute ($12.59), Mac and Cheese ($10.29), Grilled Asparagus ($9.15), Mashed Yukon Golds ($7.99), Forbidden Black Rice ($5.69), Steamed Broccoli ($6.85).⁶
• Desserts: Key Lime Pie ($11.45), Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie ($11.45), Coconut Cream Pie ($10.29), Chocolate Chess Pie ($10.29).⁶

Carry-out family packs & happy hour

• Carry-out family packs (feed 4–6): Crab Boil ($119.95), Mushroom Stuffed Salmon ($99.95), Shrimp Fettuccini ($69.95), Pearl Tavern Gumbo ($49.95).⁷
• Happy hour runs daily 3–6 p.m. with half-price specials on oysters (chef’s daily selection), hushpuppies, cheddar biscuits, Chesapeake fries, fresh mozzarella toast, blackened shrimp tacos, jumbo wings, ceviche, mussels, calamari, blue crab dip, and hot peel ‘n’ eat shrimp.⁹

Note: prices verified from the AllMenus listing and official site as of 2026-06-22 and are subject to change; some current in-house prices run higher than the AllMenus figures. menu_status: current (official categories) / itemized prices Medium-confidence.

Links

• Official site: https://www.pearltavernkc.com/
• Summit Hospitality Group (parent): https://summithospitalitygroupkc.com/

Sources

Disputes

None recorded.

See also

• neighborhood-cafe — Neighborhood Café (Summit Hospitality, Lee’s Summit)
• Summit Grill (Summit Hospitality flagship, Lee’s Summit / Waldo)
• Third Street Social (Summit Hospitality)
• Bōru Asian Eatery (Summit Hospitality; Waldo location closed Feb 2026)

Footnotes

1. Pearl Tavern — official site / About. https://www.pearltavernkc.com/about — asserts: address 1672 NW Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081; seafood/oyster-bar concept; classic American fare; current hours and daily 3–6 p.m. happy hour; tie to Summit Grill, Third Street Social, Boru. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

2. OpenTable — Pearl Tavern, Lee’s Summit (Updated 2026). https://www.opentable.com/r/the-pearl-tavern-lees-summit — asserts: 4.6 rating across 735 diner reviews; recent 2026 reviews; seafood concept; active operation. ↩

3. Summit Hospitality Group — official site. https://summithospitalitygroupkc.com/ — asserts: locally owned group founded by Andy Lock and Domhnall Molloy (McCormick & Schmick’s veterans); Summit Grill opened Lee’s Summit 2012; Pearl Tavern opened 2018; portfolio includes Summit Grill, Third Street Social, Boru, Pearl Tavern, Neighborhood Café. ↩ ↩²

4. Yelp — Pearl Tavern, 1672 NW Chipman Rd. https://www.yelp.com/biz/pearl-tavern-lees-summit — asserts: listing updated April 2026; 361 reviews; New American/seafood category; address; active operation. ↩

5. IN Kansas City Magazine, “Famous For Seafood, Pearl Tavern’s ‘Sheer Variety’ of Other Tasty Menu Items Keeps Guests Coming Back For More.” https://www.inkansascity.com/eat-drink/restaurants/famous-for-seafood-pearl-taverns-sheer-variety-of-other-tasty-menu-items-keeps-guests-coming-back-for-more/ — asserts: Pearl Tavern opened in Lee’s Summit July 2018; founded by Andy Lock and Domhnall Molloy, the duo behind Summit Grill, Third St. Social, and Boru Ramen Bar; oyster bar and signature dishes including blackened shrimp tacos. ↩ ↩² ↩³

6. AllMenus — Pearl Tavern, Lee’s Summit (menu with prices). https://www.allmenus.com/mo/lees-summit/743202-pearl-tavern/menu/ — asserts: itemized menu and prices for hot/cold appetizers, soups & salads, fish entrees, non-fish entrees, sides, and desserts (char grilled oysters, crab cake, blackened shrimp tacos, lobster roll, cioppino, clam chowder, tavern gumbo, etc.). Prices may lag current in-house pricing. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵ ↩⁶ ↩⁷ ↩⁸ ↩⁹ ↩¹⁰ ↩¹¹

7. Pearl Tavern — official site, Our Menu / carry-out family packs. https://www.pearltavernkc.com/our-menu — asserts: menu published as Dinner, Happy Hour, Brunch, and Kids PDFs; carry-out family packs (Crab Boil $119.95, Mushroom Stuffed Salmon $99.95, Shrimp Fettuccini $69.95, Pearl Tavern Gumbo $49.95). ↩ ↩²

8. Web search result, Toast online ordering — Pearl Tavern, Lee’s Summit. https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/the-pearl-tavern/r-9802054b-3fb8-4dac-af68-804c0eacc3fc — asserts: current online-ordering items including Chilled Maine Lobster roll ($36), grilled oysters ($18), panko crusted shrimp ($24), Alaskan cod ($23) — indicating some current prices run higher than the AllMenus listing. ↩ ↩²

9. Pearl Tavern — official Happy Hour menu (PDF, hosted on official site CDN) and Happy Hour page. https://www.pearltavernkc.com/happy-hour · https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/664cf0e5601c7f3a4de01edf/673cd81b6ce82793e2a8f333_PT%20HAPPY%20HOUR%2024%20WEB.pdf — asserts: happy hour daily 3–6 p.m. with half-price specials on oysters, hushpuppies, cheddar biscuits, Chesapeake fries, fresh mozzarella toast, blackened shrimp tacos, jumbo wings, ceviche, mussels, calamari, blue crab dip, hot peel ‘n’ eat shrimp. ↩