Pearly Cow

York

THE PEARLY COW STORY

Welcome to Pearly Cow- an independent collection of restaurants created by three brothers, Tristan, James and Tom Guest. Together, they have a love of creating wonder-filled dining-destinations with never-tried-before dishes, sure to make an impression.

They created Pearly Cow in 2022, opening Pearly Cow York first, followed by Margate in 2023 and Brighton in 2024. What actually is Pearly Cow though? Well, it's all about indulgence. It’s the feeling of finding a pearl in an oyster shell. It’s a bit of magic.

We serve the finest cuts of meat cooked over open flame, and the freshest seafood on ice. Our chips will change your life (IYKYK), and our soufflés are just something else too.

Each Pearly Cow is headed by an exceptional Executive Chef and their team. At Pearly Cow York, that's Lawrence Yates who champions the Pearly Cow approach to dining..

our pearls of wisdom

Of course, our ingredients' quality is vital to our food's quality. But we also look for ethical greatness and genuine localness in our suppliers.

It's Elementary

Our cooking and presentation techniques are simple, and we think, the best. Searing flavour over open flame and preserving delicacies on ice. On the menu, there’s raw and light and smoky and deep. We keep it simple to put nature first. It’s elementary, no pun intended..

Best of British

Pearly Cows are found from York to Brighton. Around each one we’ve found the best-of-the-best suppliers to showcase British produce, from Yorkshire beef to Whitstable oysters. Wherever you dine, you’ll benefit from the whole Herd’s knowledge.

Mother Nature

We obsess about the changing seasons to serve up flavours that take you back. The first spears of asparagus, the first hedgerow fruits. The moments we all look forward to each year, are celebrated here at our sustainable restaurants.

Feeling at Home

Dining is not just about the food, but also about the experience, the feeling. Our friendly staff are dedicated to providing a memorable and relaxing experience and ensuring that every guest feels at home in Pearly Cow..

SUPPLIERS

Of course, our ingredients' quality is vital to our food's quality. But we also look for ethical greatness and genuine localness in our suppliers.

R&J

R&J is a Yorkshire-born-and-bred family farm and butcher that's been earning loyalty since the 1850s. They refer to their farming style as Low and Slow. Low being the level of impact on nature, and Slow being the natural pace at which their animals grow because they freely graze. R&J also source from a cooperative of small-scale, specialist Yorkshire farmers. The reason being they are all about supplying the best, not just their own.

Hodgson Fish

Hodgson Fish started with the creation of a smokehouse in 1850. Generations have handed down to generations, and it is now a Hartlepool-based legend of fish expertise. Exceptional freshness is a given. Their knowledge is priceless – we've never met a more discerning seafood supplier. And Hodgson ensures they only supply us with catch that is ethically sourced both in terms of fishing technique and fisherperson pay.

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Come for the tacos, stay for...more?

Every Thursday, 4-6:30pm join us for Taco Club

£15 for a duo of tacos and a margarita of your choice.
Open Friday to Sunday for lunch and daily for dinner
Congratulations to all the students graduating today and in the coming week!

And if you're heading to York Proms next Sunday, we've got Afternoon Tea picnics you can order for then
Art-filled walls to admire as you tuck in
Peppercorn sauce fans, we get it
Nothing screams summer more than eating your dinner outside 🙌🏻
There is a second stomach for dessert, agree? 👀
Serving high quality steak and fresh seafood in the heart of York
Be a Clever Cow 🐮

Two courses 34, Three courses 38

Menu available:
Monday - Thursday 5.30 - 6.30pm
Friday & Saturday noon - 6pm
Sunday 6 - 6.30pm
A lot of love for our lamb

Served with asparagus and morels 🔥
That Saturday feeling. Warning - might be hard to stop at one 😉 🥃
Cote de Boeuf, made for sharing 🥩
Spotlight on the scallops! Seared and served with black truffle and roasted cauliflower. On the small plates
We've got tacos four ways now. Take your pick:

Roasted red pepper, goats cheese, olive
Salted cod, tomato, preserved lemon
Beef fillet, pomegranate, mustard
Duck leg, orange, thyme
If we made it on your Father's Day agenda, see you later 👋
Cote de Boeuf - salted, smoked and waiting to be devoured

A heads up that we’ve got a few more tables left for Father’s Day this Sunday if you’re looking to get all plans wrapped up 👌
If you're a Sunday Roast go-er all throughout the year, come rain or shine, we hear you and we're here for you 😉
Pearly Cow
PEARLY COW, YORK
1 CLIFTON,
YORK YO30 6AA
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RESTAURANT IN YORK
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