Best restaurants near me in Bluffton, South Carolina

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1. The Pearl

4.8

Exceptional(3518)

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• Seafood • Bluffton

Booked 52 times today

Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more.

2. The Bluffton Room

4.9

Exceptional(2685)

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• Contemporary American • Bluffton

Booked 12 times today

At The Bluffton Room, we serve inspired American cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bluffton. Our well crafted cocktails, gracious service and tableside preparations evoke the feeling of a classic dinner party.Please note that due to the size of our dining room and our tableside service, the restaurant is not suited to children under 13 years of age. Thank you for your understanding.

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3. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

4.6

Exceptional(635)

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• South Carolina • Bluffton

Booked 29 times today

At Nectar Old Town Bluffton we work with farmers who are as passionate about food as we are. Our group of distinguished chefs thoughtfully prepare every dish using ingredients made and grown throughout the Lowcountry and the South. Paired with a farmhouse atmosphere and local southern charm, Nectar Farm Kitchen is a pleasure one can only experience in our small corner of South Carolina. Experience where local flavor meets Southern hospitality at Nectar in Old Town Bluffton!

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4. Bricco Ristorante Italiano

4.6

Exceptional(310)

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• Italian • Bluffton

Booked 3 times today

Bricco only takes direct Telephone reservations. 843-707-1419

5. CRUDO Bluffton

4.7

Exceptional(241)

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• Seafood • Bluffton

Booked 5 times today

We source the freshest possible seafood and produce available from dedicated farmers and fishermen. Our chefs take great care in using the finest ingredients available and looks forward to creating your new favorite dishes.Try one of our delicious craft cocktails or a time honored classic that is treated with respect to tradition. Highly allocated Bourbon and Tequila play a prominent role on our back bar.We are committed to finding great bottles from all over the world made by vignerons and farmers, not factories. Featuring the Verre de Vin tower, we can offer a greater variety of wines by the glass including Cru class Champagne! Come see what Certified Sommelier Brian Behnke has available.

6. Ọkàn Bluffton

4.7

Exceptional(172)

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• Contemporary American • Bluffton

Booked 25 times today

Located in the heart of Old Town Bluffton and coastal South Carolina, Ọkàn will locally source the best the region has to offer. Utilizing the vast resources of local farmers, fisherman, and other purveyors, Chef Bernard and Ọkàn aim to cultivate relationships honoring the pathways and history of the African-American heritage.Prepare for a culinary experience like none other. Nationally recognized Chef, Bernard Bennett, will lead you on a culinary journey through West Africa, across the Caribbean, and up to the South Carolina Coast. Chef Bernard's vision is 'to showcase our ancestors' resilience and influence through thoughtful and intentional food that pushes the boundaries beyond what's expected' and that vision fully comes to life with a bold and differentiated menu of food and libations at Ọkàn as a part of The Bridge Collective.

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7. Calhoun Street Tavern

4.5

Awesome(374)

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• Southern • Bluffton

Booked 4 times today

A comfortable room where fine spirits are drank, laughs are had, and stories are told. A public house for travelers and locals alike. Cold beer, classic cocktails, and familiar faces are just the start of it.We strive to offer Old Town Bluffton, SC a timeless neighborhood watering hole just a couple blocks from the bluff. Paired with a chef driven menu of southern plates, thoughtful service and comforting lowcountry classic food. After a swell day on the river or a rough one at work, bring a friend or come alone. Whatever you do... pull up a stool and stay awhile.You are home.

8. Greenhouse

4.2

Awesome(358)

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• American • Bluffton

Booked 26 times today

Greenhouse is a modern, small-plates restaurant designed for sharing, centered around a cocktail-driven experience. Our menu is intentionally focused and globally inspired, with dishes served as they are ready to create a relaxed, social pace. We’re bringing a fresh and different perspective to dining in the Lowcountry, with bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and a thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach.We accept reservations and walkins (as space allows) in our Main Dining Room. Reservations are required for dinner in the Speakeasy, but walkins for drinks are accepted when space allows. Please check in with the host.

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9. Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff

4.4

Awesome(237)

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• American • Bluffton

Booked 25 times today

Located in the heart of Wilson Village, Buffalos is a favorite gathering place for all and a community staple at Palmetto Bluff. Offering Lowcountry coastal dining, Buffalos recently underwent a complete renovation and menu refresh, and rotating daily offerings. Guests can also choose from an extensive wine list or sample signature cocktails to tantalize their taste buds.Buffalos takes reservations or walk-ins for Lunch & Dinner. The bar at Buffalos is first come first serve.

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10. River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

4.8

Exceptional(754)

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• American • Bluffton

Booked 22 times today

River House does have a dressy casual dress code consisting of no shorts, flip flops, baseball hats or tank tops in the dining room for the gentlemen. Comparable attire for the ladies. Children under 16 are exempt. We do offer complimentary pants to guests that may need them. River House corkage policy is a maximum of 3 bottles per reservation without management consent at $35 per bottle. River House has a 24-hour cancellation and No-Show Policy consisting of $25 per person plus a 18% SVC Charge. In the South, there’s an intimate connection between the table and the land. Our fertile soil feeds corn and cattle. The palmettos provide cover for quail and game. And the ocean provides its bounty with the incoming tide. The River House is a culinary celebration of this relationship and our professed love for the land and waters of the Lowcountry.

Dining near Bluffton, South Carolina at a glance

Updated on 23/10/2026

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Katie
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We hit a lot of restaurants in our week long stay in Bluffton that were great. This one stands out. It did not disappointed. From the tuna tartare app to the carrot cake dessert, it was truly a great meal. The carrot cake is to die for! (And it was on the house for our anniversary) Service was wonderful and the atmosphere was perfect. Lovely front porch dining too. Will definitely be back.
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The Pearl$$$$• Seafood• Bluffton
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4.8
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RayGold
Coastal Georgia •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our diners were generously greeted and promptly engaged by our very competent waiter, Floyd. Memorable experience: food, service and an unrushed experience.
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Bricco Ristorante Italiano$$$$• Italian• Bluffton
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4.6
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christinaGold
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was delicious and so were drinks. Great experience
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Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton$$$$• South Carolina• Bluffton
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4.6
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Mark
Coastal Georgia •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great anniversary dinner at the Bluffton Room, truly the best restaurant in the area. Food and service were great and the atmosphere is intimate yet has a buzz to it.
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The Bluffton Room$$$$• Contemporary American• Bluffton
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4.9
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NicholasGold
Phoenix / Arizona •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The raw bar food was exceptional, loved the PEI and New Brunswick oysters, the caviar was very good grade of Highland and Menlo Osetra, and excellent Big Eye crudo and Hamachi Crudo. The cocktails designed by the manager were incredible, a great mixologist as well as a very well stocked bourbon bar.
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CRUDO Bluffton$$$$• Seafood• Bluffton
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4.7

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126 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pearl

2. The Bluffton Room

3. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

4. Bricco Ristorante Italiano

5. CRUDO Bluffton

6. Ọkàn Bluffton

7. Calhoun Street Tavern

8. Greenhouse

9. Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff

10. River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

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