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! 🥰”

“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!!”

“I sat out on the patio tonight and enjoyed delicious fried shrimp, fries and a root beer while a bald eagle soared overhead. Great experience!”

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

“Epic dinner last night! Had an amazing dinner for my birthday. Both Miranda and Maria made it even better!! Thank you so much and can’t wait to go back!!”

“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.”

“The service was SO SLOW! from arrival to departure we were there for 2 hours and 10 minutes,it took almost and HOUR AND A HALF to get our food! I got salmon with peach sauce,okra,and corn which was just....ok nothing special i wouldn't recommend this place. I get some places you have to wait a little bit but the wait time was REDICULOUS! The rush came and went and we were left there still waiting and waiting as the tables emptied.myself as well as other diners observed that the whole half of the restaurant we were on,pretty much were forgotten about while the other side of the restaurant and the to go orders were going out fast.”

“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.”

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

“We ate there for our 5th time and everything was perfect. The soft shell crab sandwiches were outstanding. Friendly and courteous service is always a plus at this great local restaurant.”

“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!”

“Just ignore the occasional negative reviews about this lovely restaurant with great food. the portions are fine. the food and wine are exquisite, the best we have experienced while livling here in Beaufort, SC for 8 years. I know folks who will drive over from Hilton Head or Blufton for a chance to enjoy a meal at Chef Frank's in 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 mother, my daughter, and I decided to try a new place on Saturday afternoon, and Magnolia Cafe popped up on my list of must-tries—and we were not disappointed! From the first greeting to the final touches on our food, everything was perfect. What a truly lovely experience ♥️”

“I was lucky enough to find OG Fresh over a year ago after moving to the Lowcountry. To say it's had to find good whole food plant-based options is an understatement. But OG Fresh has become my favorite spot for fresh and delicious foods. If you are in the Beaufort area it is a must. You will not be disappointed. I would recommend something but everything is equally delicious! Thank you!”

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

“Lost Local has a wide variety of adult beverages and canned beers that cover a wide range of beer styles. The beer list is online, so you can easily check out everything they offer before heading over.
I ordered the Hawaiian and Korean tacos, and both came packed with bold flavors and textures. The ingredients were very fresh. They are served on individual small lined aluminum trays. The beef barbacoa is outstanding, juicy and flavorful. The service is efficient and timely. There are so many different styles to try, so take your time and enjoy sampling a few!”

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

“My fiancé is has an ice cream obsession. We like to try out new ice cream shops whenever we travel. Fabulous ice cream, unique flavors and fantastic service! We will be back next time we’re in Beaufort!”

“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!”

“I had the chicken burrito. It was excellent, very fresh ingredients.”

“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!”

“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.”

“We had the BBQ Ribs and Shrimp Platter and Shrimp Platter. 10 out 10 I highly recommend! The ribs was tender, juicy, and melted in my mouth! Grilled and fried shrimp delicious as well!”

“Tried the new menu at my old favorite spot and was so excited for some fresh options. The views here are fabulous. Nothing like a great meal WITH a great view! I like the recent changes.”

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

“My husband and I Recently had the pleasure of dining and having drinks at this amazing restaurant . It has been a very long time since we have received service of this caliber . Michael, Travis, Megan and I believe Kristen . We’re all so amazing and friendly. We literally cancelled our reservations at another spot to come back for a second night. The food was so good and the oysters were fat and so fresh!! The drinks were absolutely perfect . The second night we came back they remembered our names and that it was my birthday!! That kind of service just doesn’t happen anymore and we were just so thankful. It truly felt like we were having dinner and drinks with family. We cannot wait to come back just to see y’all! Thank you for an amazing, delicious and friendly experience!! The food was so very good but the service was too notch!”

“Came highly recommended from a friend of ours and we were not disappointed! Food was excellent.....I loved the fresh baked bread! Steady line the whole time we were here! Highly recommend and would definitely come again!”