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The Black Pearl - Ann Arbor

4.5(1,072)
Seafood Restaurant

About

The Black Pearl in downtown Ann Arbor offers a sleek, seafood-focused dining experience with locally sourced ingredients and craft cocktails. Its dimly lit interior and attentive service create a comfortable setting for client dinners or team gatherings.

Beyond the bar's creative cocktails, the venue features private and outdoor heated greenhouse dining spaces that accommodate groups, making it a versatile choice for business events with a relaxed yet polished atmosphere.

Best for

  • Client dinners with attentive service
  • Small group seafood tastings
  • Cocktail receptions with craft drinks

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Lounge-style ambiance with dimmed lighting
Atmosphere
Lounge-style ambiance with dimmed lighting
The venue shifts to a lounge vibe after 9 PM with dimmed lights, cocktails, and music, creating a sleek and comfortable setting for evening business gatherings.
Locally-sourced seafood and craft cocktails
Food & Beverage
Locally-sourced seafood and craft cocktails
Dinner menus highlight locally-sourced ingredients with standout dishes like miso honey steak tips and creative sushi rolls, complemented by craft cocktails including custom creations like a spicy lychee margarita.
Heated outdoor greenhouse dining
Outdoor Space
Heated outdoor greenhouse dining
Offers an outdoor heated greenhouse dining area, providing a distinctive option for fresh-air events year-round in downtown Ann Arbor.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 1,072 reviews