The sea has much to teach us: its tides foretell the lunar cycle, its salt treats us to delicious shark jerky, and its colourful creatures prove that nature looks better in Blu-ray. Celebrate the big salty puddle's sagacity with today's Groupon to Pearl on the Rock, located on White Rock's historical beachfront.

Pearl on the Rock, a AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant, presents contemporary Pacific cuisine in a well-appointed dining room with spectacular views of Semiahmoo Bay. The inventive menu binds a harmonious marriage between land and sea with seafaring items such as Qualicum Bay scallops ($28.95), bolstered to daring levels of decadence by mushroom risotto and brown-butter cauliflower puree. The weekend brunch menu also boasts multifarious fare with items such as the pancetta and cheddar omelette ($12.95), with house-made bacon, farmhouse cheddar, organic greens, and hollandaise sauce. The restaurant participates in the Ocean Wise initiative, serving sustainable seafood while protecting the sea's tasty resources and mermaid farm industry. To supplement its creative culinary creations, Pearl boasts a 625-bottle wine list that has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.

Reviews

Open Table.com reviewers give Pearl on the Rock an average rating of 4.3 stars, and Open Table.com named the restaurant a Diners' Choice Winner in 12 categories, including Best Food, Ambiance, and Overall Restaurant. Vancouver magazine mentioned Pearl on the Rock in its "Worth the Drive 2010" piece, and 92% of Urbanspooners like it.

• Pearl on the Rock aspires to the polished service, wine knowledge, and fine-dining flavours of Vancouver’s best rooms—and nails it with dishes such as the house-made charcuterie plate and perfectly seared Qualicum scallops with spring pea and Alpine Gold agnolotti. – Jesse Spencer, Vancouver magazine