Rebecca Charles, who cooked for many years in New England, offers up the steamy, rustic ocean cuisine of the Atlantic Coast to New Yorkers at her newly expanded restaurant, Pearl Oyster Bar. Named for Charles's grandmother, Pearl is known for its luscious lobster rolls, fat steamers, and fresh fried fish sandwiches. While this warm, upscale New England diner-style place is always packed, it is worth the madness. If tables are taken, the warm and friendly bar is a super place to grab a fresh fish bite with a cold ale.

Pearl Oyster Bar Information:

• Seafood menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun. Bar. Casual attire.