27 Best American 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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Take the time to reflect on your Marine's experience by actually talking to the Drill Instructors who trained your Marine. Be sure to add this to your itinerary while visiting the island. Food on the buffet was top notch. Lots of brass were there too. Actually spoke to a Letuennant General. That was amazing. Do not overlook this activity.“

“I recently had the opportunity to play Cat Island Golf Club as a guest, and it was an excellent experience. The course was beautiful and very well maintained, but the biggest highlight was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating throughout the day. They made us feel right at home and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Very thankful for the hospitality and would highly recommend it to anyone lucky enough to get the chance to play there.“

“Fantastic food. I had the chicken Sammie with a side of Mac and cheese and it was seriously the BEST ever. My husband had the grilled BLT. He said it was the best he ever had. Highly recommend! Oh and outstanding service! 10/10⭐️“

“It was our first time to dine at Wren, but it will not be our last time! Most deliciously prepared salmon, cooked to perfection! The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is laid back and lovely! Thank you for a fun night out.“

“Nice restaurant and beautiful scenery“

“Love Bricks!!! Food is fantastic. Service amazing. Mallory is sweet, efficient, friendly and personable. All staff work efficiently with a smile. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“Shrimp and grits was great, large portions and tasty. Simone was our server and could not have been better.“

“Little slow idk but grain of salt 🧂 😊🙏🏽“

“So glad we have locally owned Fillin Station! Casual, Food, Fun, Views! Took me years to have the nerve to walk in… Now it’s my go to!“

“Loved Pickles and her team! She was always so friendly and took such great care of my family. Our last night we ran up there for ice cream and the place had already closed, she could’ve ignored we were there but instead she popped that door open and welcomed us and served us the best ice cream. Pickles is one of the reasons we love Fripp! Beautiful island, great security, and family friendly service. Thank you Pickles!!“

“Stopped in for a quick drink. It is everything you would expect from irish pub with quirky signage, bar, and barmaid attitude. Didn't try the food, but appeared to be unique and typical of a pub. We will definitely be back when we are in town longer.“

“Food was good. We sat inside and while eating we heard the guy behind the counter welcoming everyone. Casually chatting with them, making them feel they appreciated! Great customer service. Very rare these days!! WAY TO GO!!!!!“

“Excellent food in a clean restaurant. I had the chicken fried chicken and it was great. The chicken had a crispy and flavorful crust and the mashed taters were creamy and delicious. Serving size was generous as well for the price. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food from ribs and wings to an awesome baked potato. Ample parking available. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was good but a little slow and delayed but not terrible. I would return on my next visit to Beaufort.“

“Red Rooster in Beaufort is such a gem! The staff truly make the experience - everyone is welcoming, attentive, and genuinely happy to help. From the moment you walk in, you feel taken care of and appreciated. The service is fast, friendly, and consistent, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. If you’re looking for great food with even better hospitality, Red Rooster is the place. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Great food!! Super friendly staff Kids favorite“

“Beautiful course, scenery is spectacular. The course is in excellent condition. They have tees for every age and golfing ability. The staff makes every effort to keep you coming back.“

“Very positive experience. We ate on the outside porch on Friday evening. It was a beautiful nighttime view of the water & park, yet we stayed warm because of the overhead heat lamps. I had the fried pork wontons & my husband had the shrimp burger. Both were excellent. Our server suggested dessert - the fried cheesecake strawberry doughnut. It was so DELICIOUS!!!!!!!“

“Highly recommend. This is a cute place to grab an appetizer or meal while you’re on vacation. Von and everyone else, was friendly and welcoming. They went out of their way to help my family have an easy and fun meal while navigating a surprise engagement party on Fripp. We had never been and needed guidance. Everyone was patient, helpful and supportive. Von was the MVP. We will be back for sure!“