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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Gressingham guinea fowl, parsnip, pancetta, chestnuts, confit leg. From the Mibrasa coal fire to plate to table 🔥

Also on our Clever Cow menu! 2 courses £34, 3 courses £38

Available
Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm-7pm
Friday-Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: 5:30pm - 6.30pm
Clinking cocktails because it's a Margarita kind of weekend 🍋‍🟩 If a Margarita isn't your tipple of choice, come find out what else we have

And don't forget that our next monthly Jazz Night with the fab Karl Mullen Jazz Trio is on the 25th May 🎶
If you see this light, you're at the right place 😉
The right way to end the week 🔥

Choose your main of 45-day salt-aged beef sirloin, roast chicken
or wild mushroom and butternut squash Wellington

Thanks for joining us for your Sunday lunch @ambereaglen
Ordered our 45-day aged fillet of beef tartare on your last visit but want to order it again this time? We see you and we hear you. Steak tartare too good to pass up 🍽️
It's barbecue season 🔥 And we take it up a notch with our Cote de Boeuf cooked over charcoal
Wishing you all a very lovely Easter Sunday!
It's all about tacos and margaritas on Thursdays 🌮
Weekend views 👌🏻 Tag your steak mate or steak date so that they see this cote de boeuf 🥩

Shot by @mikekey_
Celebrating the quality of meat and the cuts' natural flavour by simply cooking over open flame 🔥
"Epic sticky toffee pudding soufflé" in @missnaomiangela's very own words. Thanks for the shot!
Pearly Cow
PEARLY COW, YORK
1 CLIFTON,
YORK YO30 6AA
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RESTAURANT IN YORK
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York Margate Brighton