Griffin Market

4.7 (442)

$31 to $50

Italian

403 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC 29902-5513

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Griffin Market brings relaxed elegance and a taste of Italy’s Piedmont region to the low country of South Carolina. Situated on Carteret Street in historic downtown Beaufort, the restaurant features the culinary and wine expertise of Laura and Riccardo Bonino. The couple moved the restaurant from its original location in the neighborhood of Georgetown, Washington D.C. in 2011. Laura is a veteran executive chef whose talent has been featured at numerous fine-dining restaurants across the country. Riccardo is an accomplished sommelier and is recognized for his unique gift for pairing wine with food. Griffin Market offers seasonal fare made with expert refinement for dinner 6 days a week and lunch 3 days a week.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.griffinmarket.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Laura Bonino

Location
403 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC 29902-5513
Area
Beaufort
Cross Street
Craven St
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar Dining

Melanzana
Wrens Nest Farm Eggplant sauteed in a light batter, topped with Wrens Nest Farm Honey and Sesame Seeds
Insalata di Mare
Baby Octopus, Calamari, Cuttlefish, Shrimp and Mussels in Herb Vinaigrette
Alici
Pickled Anchovies in Tarragon and Capers Vinaigrette, with sieved Eggs
Crostini
Garlic Rubbed grilled Ciabatta topped with a fried Yard Farm Quail Egg and Bottarga di Muggine
Maiale Tonnato
Berkshire Pork Tenderloin thinly sliced, served with a Tuna and Capers Sauce
Insalata d'Anguria
Ripe Watermelon and Griffin Garden Basil in Blood Orange infused Olive Oil

Primi

Penne al Granchio
Artisanal Pasta in a sauce of PeekyToe Crab, Cherry Tomatoes and Serrano Chiles
Fusilli al Pesto
Artisanal Pasta in a Fresh Basil Pesto with Green Beans and Potatoes
Tagliatelle Verdi
Handmade Kale Pasta in a Sage Butter and Asparagus, Fava Beans and Pea Sauce
Risotto
Carnaroli Rice Risotto with Wild Boars Sausage, Amarone Wine and Borlotti Beans

Secondi

Gamberi
Local Shrimp sautéed in a Lemon and Caper Brown Butter Sauce, served over Soft Polenta
Capesante
Seared Sea Scallops served over Parsnip Puree, with a Saffron Vanilla Sauce
Agnello
Crispy Lamb Rib Chops in a Parsley and Parmigiano Crust, served with Wrens Nest Farm Roasted Figs, Potato Puree and Fig & Olive Tapenade
Petto di Pollo alla Milanese
Chicken Breast in a Crispy Parsley & Parmigiano Crust served with Baby Arugula & Shaved Fennel Salad
Anatra
Seared Duck Breast, served over Butternut Squash Puree with fresh Cherry Sauce
Asparagus
Roasted Asparagus, topped with Fontina Cheese, fried Yard Farm Egg, served with Garlic Rubbed Crostini

Dessert

Tonda Gentile
Piedmont Hazelnut cake served with Hazelnut Ice Cream
Panna Cotta
Vanilla infused Eggless Custard with Blueberry Sauce
Bunet
Chocolate and Amaretti Terrine with Amarene Cherries

Extras

Small Green Salad

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Griffin Market.

4.7

(442)

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
1.3Value

Noise • Moderate

442 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Acapulco / Ixtapa1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tremendous meal and service. This is the place to go in Beaufort IF you are lucky enough to get in given their limited seating.
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Local1947
South Carolina9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 February 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Real authentic Italian. Excellent fine dining!! 30 guest capacity run by wife and husband most efficiently.
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BobbyH
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 January 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bonino's were very friendly, knowledgeable and provided us with a great dining experience. The wine suggested was a perfect pairing with our choices. Only complaint is we wish it had lasted a little longer. Will go back whenever near Beaufort.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 January 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem for Beaufort! My husband took me for my 50th b-day and it was perfect. The owner was our waiter and he was so helpful. He even suggested sharing a few items instead of trying to make us each order an appetizer, pasta and entrée. The menu changes daily based on what is fresh. We shared a charcuterie of meats and a tagliatelle with 3 cheeses. Both were outstanding. I don't usually go for the vegetarian option, but after the cheesy pasta dish, I wanted a lighter entrée and got the roasted asparagus with fontina cheese, an egg and garlic crostini. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the yolk made such a nice sauce for the dish. My husband had the steak and mushrooms and he loved it. They gave us a complimentary dessert of chocolate pot de crème with cherries and it was divine! We were already full, but we just couldn't stop eating it! We found out the restaurant was celebrating their 5th year anniversary of being open and we hope we'll be back for their 10th, 15th and 20th anniversaries!! One other little tidbit- there was a cute older couple sitting next to us and they each has a glass of wine with their meal. They must have mentioned to the owner how much they liked it, because when they left, he wrapped up a bottle of the same wine for them to take, free of charge. They seemed surprised but really grateful. With that kind of service, I have no doubt this restaurant will be around for many years to come.
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JohnZ
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We shared two antipasti; the veal meatballs and the mozzarella with roasted Italian sausage both were superb. Laura's fabulous homemade tagliatelle verde is made with fresh kale in a sage butter sauce. For our Secondi, we had a "melt in your mouth" pork and delicious roasted winter vegetable stew. Riccardo offers excellent advice for pairing a wine with the meal. We had a very enjoyable evening.
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Foodie
South Carolina39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as usual. Not to be missed. The food will tempt every plate.
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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always consistent and interesting menu with emphasis on Primi pastas and Secondi options. Excellent value for price of meal.
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Mangopop
South Carolina42 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We only eat there as often as we can. When family or friends are in town this is a "must do", number one on their list - which is fine with us. It's not your grandpa's I-tal-in restaurant. (Unless he's actually Italian.) The cuisine is authentic Piedmontese - Northern Italian with a slight nod to the Low Country. If you like to eat a loaf of bread with your meal - don't go there. They serve (great) bread only with those dishes that would call for it in Piedmont. Without exception every dish is made with the best fresh ingredients, sized to allow you to enjoy 3-4 courses without getting stuffed. Laura (the chef) adds her magic to every plate. Add to that Riccardo's wine list and talent for selecting the wine or wines to accompany your meal and you have a perfect evening. The menu changes daily so you never know until you get there what surprises await!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 December 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a nice evening out. Excellent food and low key relaxed ambiance make this restaurant top of the list while visiting Beaufort.
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Mazo
Houston31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Just a great place to have a fantastic meal. Great wine list, I recommend letting Ricardo pick! He will then suggest which of each course to have with his wine selection(s). He seems to love that responsibility and he is good at it. It makes him happy! The food is incredible and you can see and taste the love that goes into the preparation and presentation of each dish. Go with the flow and you will be happy!!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.griffinmarket.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Laura Bonino

Location
403 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC 29902-5513
Area
Beaufort
Cross Street
Craven St
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar Dining

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Griffin Market

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Antipasti

Melanzana

Insalata di Mare

Alici

Crostini

Maiale Tonnato

Insalata d'Anguria

Primi

Penne al Granchio

Fusilli al Pesto

Tagliatelle Verdi

Risotto

Secondi

Gamberi

Capesante

Agnello

Petto di Pollo alla Milanese

Anatra

Asparagus

Dessert

Tonda Gentile

Panna Cotta

Bunet

Extras

Small Green Salad

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable