Mother of Pearl
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, and Hawaiian Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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Omer ZachOctober 15, 2015Amazing drinks, amazing decor, great service. My drink came in a ceramic shark mug with a dead "fish" and lots of blood.
Anami NguyenMay 14, 2016The jackfruit buns were to die for. Drinks are good and well-presented. Interior feels cozy, fun and chic - in a tikki kind of way. The staff was really nice, patient and attentive.
- Sam BrownNovember 14, 2015Creative cocktails in a tastefully themed tiki bar. Don't let the theatre mask the boozy drinks though, they are real good.
- DoubleDeuceJuly 16, 2015Great airy vibe. I went at night and it glowed and flowed (window treatments & b00ze). I will be most likely to have a happy hour drink by the windows for Avenue A breeze catching when I go back.
Jon BernardJuly 24, 2017Matahari Julep was sooo delicious if you really enjoy drinking rum. The drink has at least 3 different types of rum in it and I love the presentation #soodelicious #litformy32ndBday
Jen RiosNovember 17, 2017I want to love it as much as I did but I'm not vegan and since the change to strict vegan only everything, I can't say I love it as much. Still lively & the food and drinks although vegan are great.
YayaLuciJuly 24, 2017luv the plantains garnished with guacamole. Matahari Jula - drink which belong to my best friend, soo pretty, love the mint taste. 👌🏽 friendly staff, amazing!! Pretty interior.
s vJune 7, 2017(Thrillist tip) Everything, down to the food, is animal-free (unless you count the bourbon-and-passion-fruit Shark Eye cocktail, served in a ceramic shark's head w/ “blood” streaming from its jaws)
Emilie FuttermanAugust 14, 2015Fun, relaxed, tropical vibes, good for small groups and dates. Cocktail presentation sometimes better than drink itself, but the shark eye and the drink with bell pepper are delicious.
Santi AmayaAugust 2, 2015Really unique cocktails. The shark eye has by far one of the best presentations. The Mexican summer is a good sweet cocktail. The Indus Valley is a must have. Top notch environment!
One of my favorite NYC restaurants. It's all vegan and it's incredible.
- Anami NguyenMay 14, 2016Their whiskey based drinks are great & so are desserts. Hearty food, hearty drinks. Music is loud & people are "trendy", not pretentious though. We got a spot on a friday night, but it was quite full.
Ben K.July 12, 2015Gin Palace turned into an airy, outdoor space with an island vibe and tiki drinks in fun vessels like a shark head.
Maneesh NSeptember 7, 2015Good summer drinks spot - outdoors but still covered. Only issue is that the bar area is a little small, and the only other place for drinks is the circular table in the middle of the restaurant
Roniel TesslerSeptember 19, 2015A fantastic go-to spot when PDT is full and you're tired of a too crowded bar scene. The drinks are excellent and the vibe will transport you to Miami in no time.
emily chenFebruary 20, 2016kitschy tiki cocktail bar. cocktails air on the sweet side but i guess that's what you get at a tiki bar!
Radairis DiazJune 9, 2019Cute trendy place with fun cocktails. We had the shark eye and the Matahari Julep. The shark eye tasted like fruit punch. The Julep tasted better.
AmateurConciergeDecember 4, 2016Vegan menu has some decent healthy brunch (kale Caesar, fruit poke) options, but food is not on par with the drinks. (Skip the hash browns)
Kisha ChandlerJune 16, 2019Good food service could be warmer food is vegetarian and they have vegan things too. Place is unique and a little overpriced. But great quality.
Brian MasefieldDecember 20, 2015Fun, funky place - but wow, it's pricey. Small plates at big plate prices. $15+ cocktails add up quick.
Emily KaneSeptember 26, 2015Wonderful spot! Open and breezy with creative cocktails that transport you to a tropical island.
Ben MackeyAugust 22, 2015It is a tiki bar, so you should order a drink that comes in an outrageous tiki mug. That drink is the Shark Eye.
Fritz HeckelDecember 31, 2017The cocktails are great, but so is the food! Amazing potstickers, dumplings, pad thai... Lovely place for dinner.
Nicolette RomeroDecember 19, 2015Don't fall for the tiki vibe allure. It took 45 minutes to order and get our drinks. Depending on what you get, the drinks are mostly ice. Yes, they are in fun glasses, but it's totally overpriced.
Daniel ChvatikAugust 8, 2015Good drinks but presentation trumps taste. Still, loads of fun. Tuna poke is amazing!
- Anami NguyenDecember 3, 2016Great atmosphere, interior design, tasty food and innovative cocktails. Love the buns and the virgin cocktails are yummy, too!
Amruta BugeJanuary 7, 2017Difficult to get seating since Mother of Pearl is always crowded but the cocktails make up for it 🏝
Benazir MartinezMarch 31, 2018Drinks are so cute and good but expensive. Vegan restaurant and really good food. Try the dumplings delicious.
Amanda RellaJuly 6, 2017Came for the shark drink because it looked cool. It also tasted delicious. Very interesting tiki style drinks!
- Dina RughaniAugust 11, 2015The cocktails! would like to try the food as well. The atmosphere is really nice
Nir BanchikJuly 30, 2017Great tiki bar with good atmosphere. Great vegan food and tropical cocktails.
CaseyAugust 22, 2015The Shark Eye is an insane drink you will remember for months to come. Great vibe and friendly servers.
Billy ThomsenJuly 9, 2015The drink on the top of the menu is the most expensive for a reason. It's the best drink this side of the Mason Dixon.
Ashley ChanJanuary 13, 2017Get the Shark Eye for one of the most creatively-presented drinks I've ever had. Taste is on the sweet side though.
Ernesto GutierrezDecember 6, 2016Stick with the individual cocktails. The group drinks are a rip off. You will end up with a cocktail flavored 60 dollar bucket of ice. Tasty nonetheless.
Harry RaymondMarch 22, 2016Island vibes and creative cocktails make this a good group destination in the summer. Try the shark eye.
Breeze SkrrtAugust 14, 2015This place is all about the space and presentation, both of which are great here. Unfortunately, none of the three drinks I tasted offered much beyond brief novelty.
Lindsay KirkOctober 13, 2015Delicious cocktails served in fun containers and with fun garnish. Very good wings too!
Sophie OmnomJuly 3, 2016Trendy and fun take on tiki that feels fresh. Fantastic cocktails, food, and staff!!
Cocktail MagicMarch 21, 2016Shark Eye was the signature cocktail featured at Cocktail Magic. Read more
Dinorah G.July 22, 2016Awesome drinks!! But still dont understand how some restaurants like this can't offer you bottled water 💆🏼
Adrienne PetrinoAugust 25, 2015Everyone needs some Polynesian tropical goodness in there life! The tuna poke is super tasty!
Honghui YuNovember 25, 2018This is where I go while I wait in the queue for Death & Co. Drinks here are fine but there are many better options in the area.
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Mother of Pearl sets itself apart by eschewing the imitative cuisine endemic to upscale, vegan dining. The dinner menu features creative vegan cuisine developed highlighting the seasonally inspired flavors and beauty of organic vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, legumes, herbs and spices.
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- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 PM–12:20 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–12:20 AM
(212) 614-6818
View menu on http://www.motherofpearlnyc.com/food
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