Restaurants near Saint Helena Island

“This local restaurant has the absolute best Shrimp and Grits on their Sunday menu. Their fried shrimp is the best I've ever had and their Beedos burger is amazing. With a great variety of sides and homemade desserts, you won't be disappointed with anything you order here. It's on the way to Hunting Island State Park. Doesn't look like much but it's the best restaurant in in my Beaufort by my far. Any of day is a good to day to eat at Beedos and their Sunday menu is extra special.”

“really cozy atmosphere really good banana bread latte pretty latte too! 🥰”

“First off, what a great menu!! Even have an $8 section called “broke best friend.” The food was great, the service was great, the atmosphere was great. We sat at the bar and our waitress, Tiffany, took the experience from great to amazing. Highly recommend this place. We had no complaints.”

“Lovely sunsets, delicious food, enjoying the new dinner specials. Love seeing what the new owners are creating.”

“Been eating here since 1973 on my first trip to Hunting Island State Park. Food has always tasted fresh and delicious.”

“The sunrise yoga on the beach is the best way to start your day. ☀️”

“Best meal we’ve had since being on the island! The food at Johnson Creek Tavern was insanely good — super flavorful Southern dishes. Service was amazing too. We’ll definitely be back!”

“The absolute best Mexican food in the area, hand down! It's a simple,small place, but their tiny kitchen produces the most delicious tacos, enchiladas imaginable!!”

“Oh my God, was the food delicious! Johnathan was working the kitchen in the food truck and Dutch was working the crowd of customers. Insanely wonderful food but it takes time to prepare , not hours or anything but if you are looking for the 3 minutes at the fast food window tempo, you won't find it here. our food to about 15 minutes and was absolutely worth it. Give this place a try on your way to or from the beach. You will thank me, I promise.”

“Fantastic pizza”

“My husband and I really enjoyed the food—we had both breakfast and dinner here. While I understand why the reviews are mixed (it is on the pricier side and the atmosphere is pretty basic), it’s a small beach town spot and I’m sure the staff is doing their best. That said, the cocktails were excellent, the food was fresh, and we left feeling full and satisfied.”

“William Green; the owner of this small home-style "Gullah Cooking cuisine" restaurant, let us (party of 8) in after closing early due to poor weather. The hospitality he greeted us with was as if he had never closed the restaurant. This kind, generous man welcomed us into his local-art-stocked room. Mr. Green was the only worker in the place at this time. He took our order with impeccable accuracy, went back to the kitchen, and prepared the comfort food himself. Surprisingly, he arrived with the food 20 minutes after the order was placed. The stories he told us of his fishing and hunting excursions are spiritual connections I will carry for a lifetime. This man is truly God-sent, and if you're ever in South Carolina, I recommend this place "Gullah Grub", to anyone in the area. He will treat you with upmost respect and courtesy and he will give you his best! God Bless this man and his family!!”

“Great food and service. Best in this area for sure.”

“Best meal we’ve had since being on the island! The food at Johnson Creek Tavern was insanely good — super flavorful Southern dishes. Service was amazing too. We’ll definitely be back!”

“Good Service, Good Food and Fun Spot...A Tavern Environment Cheers”

“We enjoyed a wonderful meal 2 nights ago! Lisa was our server and she was phenomenal. We ordered the Tuna Tartare and fried Oysters as starters followed by the Pan Seared Scallops and Shrimp and the Grouper Special. All perfectly prepared! When we return to Beaufort we certainly will return! Service, great timing in bring out absolutely delicious food. We highly recommend!”

“It was my absolute pleasure to help Y'all get started in a small way ! I finally had a chance to come in and experience the place and we were floored ! Totally amazed !”

“We were looking for a place with an unpretentious menu which let the ingredients shine through. Chef Frank’s came in at an A+. Our salad, swordfish and crème brûlée were delicious. Customer service was warm, friendly, and professional. Friday and Saturday nights are always full, and the space is small so be aware of the noise level. Will definitely be back! Yes Chef!”

“Delightful spot in Beaufort for breakfast or lunch. Patio is dog friendly. Highly recommend the Shrimp Bowl, Beef on Weck French Dip, and the gourmet Avocado Toast. Service is attentive and welcoming. Perfect spot to unwind and enjoy yummy dishes.”

“great beet reuban.dont miss the meat at all . great almond croissant stuffed with almond paste.”

“Fish Camp on 11th Street is putting out some great seafood! We found it through a TikTok review of the Beaufort area, and it did not disappoint. This place is huge with plenty of seating, so we did not have a problem finding a comfortable table on the screened-in porch. First off, we tried a couple cocktails - the Crab Punch and the Pineapple Mojito (both were excellent - the Mojito was very good blend of ingredients). Our server, Vanda, was super helpful in making a recommendation of a starter that was not on the menu - it was a shrimp/clam fritter with an amazing butter/tequila/lime dipping sauce - out of this world! For our main courses, I got the Shrimp & Polenta (cajun smoked ham, peppers, cheddar cheese, fried green tomato) - I highly recommend this dish. The cajun sauce was killer mixed with the polenta (grits). My wife got the Daufuskie Island Crab Cake meal (blue crab cake, sharp cheddar cheese polenta, mustard cream sauce, broccolini) - this entree was equally tasty with layers of flavors. Did I mention that our server Vanda was amazing, smiley, quick, and excellent at providing stellar recommendations? That young lady deserves a raise! Try this place, y'all!”

“This should be a regular stop for me. Coffee and breakfast are amazing!”

“Thrilled that this restaurant is now open for dinner! We had a birthday dinner and every single thing we tried was absolutely delicious. We will include LCP on our list of favorites!”

“My husband and I had the very best experience at Ribaut Social Club for my birthday date night!! We started with rooftop cocktails (made to order) before heading down to dinner in the beautiful dining room. My filet mignon was the best I have ever had! I grew up in the restaurant business - my parents were founders, owners, operators of their high-end steakhouse; my dad trained his chefs and served only the finest of everything. Chef Rob is truly a master chef - my filet was outstanding!!! I highly recommend Chef Rob and Ribaut Social Club for your very best dining experience!! You will definitely enjoy the service, atmosphere, and most delicious menu choices created by Chef Rob!!”

“Great atmosphere, kind staff, great beer, fabulous name! Don't miss it!”

“Exceptional ambiance, food, and service. Looking forward to next time!”

“Quaint facility nestled in a cute town with friendly staff and made from scratch pastries and a large variety of ice cream flavors. A must experience for port royal.”

“If you want the best pizza in Beaufort look no further. We stopped by and had a choice of seating in either the hip store to the left or more traditional place to the right. Same great food. We chose the left and had spectacular service from Sean. A great local resource he went out of his way with service you only find in expensive venues. The pizza is true brick oven and the ingredients were fresh. They have a sofa sitting area near the fireplace that caps your evening. We had bourbons. Perfect evening.”

“My husband and a few friends came here for dinner while staying on the beach. The tacos were so good. They were so packed with food they were busting. The waitress was really nice but didn’t check on us very often, which made it a little difficult when we did need something. The noise level was a tad much. We had to talk loudly to hear each other from across the table. Overall, definitely recommend for the food!”

“I read reviews that looked like this was a law we should try and so glad we did. I love the ambience, the views and the people are great here . They really treat you kind here . Our food was awesome! I had the catfish and my husband had the flounder , both were awesome and we both had fried shrimp. The cornbread is a nice touch when you sit down. You won’t be disappointed in this place.”