BLACK PEARL

Japanese Discipline, Italian Soul

An Itameshi concept in Ponte Vedra Beach

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Itameshi — Japanese × Italian

Blackpearl is a Japanese × Italian concept rooted in culture, technique, and human connection. Two traditions share one table: the quiet discipline of Japan and the warmth of the Italian home kitchen.

Nothing is fusion for its own sake. Every decision — a piece of fish, a pour of olive oil, the pace of a course — is intentional. The result is a room that feels composed, modern, and unmistakably ours.

Culture

Two culinary traditions, one considered table

Technique

Michelin-honed precision, everyday intention

Connection

Hospitality as the quiet center of the evening

Itameshi plate at Blackpearl
Chef Abel Chiok Diaz at the pass

From Italy & France, By Way of Japan

A note from Executive Chef Abel Chiok Diaz.

I grew up in kitchens shaped by Italy and France. Over more than two decades, I've cooked my way through Peru, Australia, and Europe — but it was in the United States that I fell in love with Japanese food.

That collision between what I was raised on and what I found here is what Blackpearl is about. A miso carbonara that still reads Italian. A short rib finished with dashi soy. Two disciplines, one voice. All of it is story.

— Chef Abel Chiok Diaz, Executive Chef

Reserve Your Evening

Three rooms, three bookings. Main dining and the Omotenashi bar are reserved through OpenTable. Blackpearl Omakase is reserved through Tock.

The Counter · Tock

Blackpearl Omakase

Edomae Tasting · Reservation Only

An intimate eight-seat chef's counter led by Michelin-starred Omakase Chef Wei Chen. Seasonal Edomae tasting, served simultaneously to all guests at the counter.

The Speakeasy · OpenTable

Omotenashi Bar

Cocktail-driven · Intimate · Vibey

Our hidden cocktail speakeasy, led by Bar Director Johan Luque. A seasonal, Japanese-inspired program built around balance, technique, and storytelling through the glass.

Hosting a private event?

Parking & Entrance

Parking and the main entrance are located at the front of the building. Follow the posted signage upon arrival.

Seasonal Menu

Our menu evolves continuously. Dishes rotate with the season, so a plate you loved may not return in the same form.

Private & Special Inquiries

For private omakase, buyouts, or anything outside the booking platforms: contact@blackpearljax.com · (904) 373-0200.

Visit Us

Location

Ponte Vedra Beach
Palm Valley, FL

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Black Pearl Interior