FARE Idaho Feature: Little Pearl Oyster Bar
Photos by Leslie Rodriguez
Owners Cal and Ashley Elliot opened Little Pearl Oyster Bar in October 2020, bringing fresh seafood, house-ground burgers and hand-crafted cocktails to the heart of downtown Boise.
The intimate space is filled with personal and historic touches, including the front doors of their former New York City bar and restaurant, Rye, as well as salvaged wood from the old Bouquet bar being remodeled by the Elliots a couple of blocks away.
We spoke with Chef Cal about his background and what dishes you should try when you stop in.
What dishes should people come in to try?
“People should feel good about trying anything on our menu , everything is made daily in house. Definitely try some oysters both east and west coast get flown in daily. The Cioppino is a must made with lobsters broth. The burger is ground in house and the beet salad is pretty special.”
What should people know about you and/or Little Pearl?
“We are a husband and wife team that built and designed everything and we are everyday employees. I have been cooking for the last 25 years and my Ashley managed some large restaurants in NYC.”
