About
About Little Pearl Oyster Bar
Little Pearl Oyster Bar, located at 160 N. 8th St. in downtown Boise, Idaho, was opened in October 2020 by Chef Cal Elliott and his wife, Ashley. Featuring a blend of seafood and refined comfort food, the intimate spot is known for its decor, which repurposes materials from the couple’s former NYC restaurant, Rye.
Indulge in the tantalizing essence of Little Pearl Bar, offering handcrafted cocktails, wine and beer. Located in the heart of Boise’s vibrant downtown, this enigmatic bar combines the allure of fresh oysters with late-night food menu, making it the ultimate destination for a night of indulgence and delight.
Design & Historic Touches
The restaurant’s interior is noted for its “DIY spirit” and incorporation of salvaged materials from the owners’ past ventures and local history:
- New York Roots
The front doors and a 1930s dark wood humidor (now used for wine storage) were brought from their former Brooklyn restaurant, Rye. - Local Salvage
The space features reclaimed wood from the historic Bouquet bar and other materials from the old Tiner Building in Boise. - Ambiance
The restaurant was designed to create an intimate, “moody” atmosphere, complete with aged decorative metal ceiling tiles treated by Cal himself.
About Chef Cal Elliott
Cal Elliott is a Michelin-Star chef who has led and prepared in some of New York’s premier restaurants for over 20 years, collecting accolades and fans throughout his decorated tenure.
Cal grew up in Boise, graduating from Borah High before hopping between fishing boats in Alaska and his first cooking gigs in Portland. He soon moved to New York, where he graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in 1999 and subsequently worked in legendary kitchens like Tom Collichio’s Gramercy Tavern, Dan Barber’s Blue Hill, and Diane Forley’s Verbena before opening his own, Rye, in Brooklyn, 2008.
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