This is probably Chinatown's best dim sum restaurant. The prices are reasonable and for the most part the food is served fairly hot (we all know how much it sucks to be served cold dim sum!). Service is good - they do not mind showing items for all you non-Chinese. Seating is ample and I have never had to wait for a table.
However, compared to some of the suburban dim sum places, the Bright Pearl is only average. The only places better than this in the downtown area are all in swanky Yorkville - no thanks. Stick to the Bright Pearl and get a decent dim sum experience for a reasonable price.
For all those interested, many Chinese people think that the bathroom in the ground level of the Bright Pearl's building is indeed haunted. Just thought I would throw that in there for you all.