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CQ's, Hilton Head Island, SC

CQ's

4.8
4.8
3385 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ's combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. CQ's has the feeling of an old, cozy, and comfortable inn. Heart-of-pine floors, wooden mantle pieces, stained glass, and the photographs and memorabilia of the Lowcountry culture all contribute to the charm that has made CQ's the place to dine since 1973. Inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game available. Our chef creates dishes that are best described as contemporary American with classic influences. Recognized for having the most extensive wine list on Hilton Head Island, CQ's offers more than 400 wine selections with over 70 poured by the glass.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,385 people are saying

CQ's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Hilton Head

    Best Overall

  • Hilton Head

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CQ's offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate its cozy, charming ambiance and variety of dishes, from the she crab soup to the almond-crusted flounder. While the reception could improve, the "friendly and attentive staff" ensure a memorable visit. Reservations recommended.

3,385 Reviews
  1. Noreen

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious!! Favorite restaurant in Hilton Head! Staff very attentive and friendly! Lots of personal touches. Beautiful setting inside! Loved everything!

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  2. Samuel

    Coastal Georgia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal last night at CQ’s with a friend visiting from Charleston. I really like the ambience of CQ’s. The service was excellent and the food was superb. We split the squash blossom appetizer and a wedge salad. I had the flounder and my friend had the bouillabaisse. They were both delicious. Thank you CQ’s!

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  3. David

    Tampa9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was very friendly but had too many tables. We felt a bit ignored. The wait for drinks, bread, to place our order and ultimately get our food was quite long.

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  4. Sandy VIP

    Charleston49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have eaten there many times, it's always good. Claudia was our waitress, she's excellent.

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  5. Harry VIP

    Charleston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had intended to go to CQ's many times and finally got there. We were not disappointed. The rustic ambiance is very pleasant. The food options and quality were excellent. Our server was attentive and friendly. We'll be back!

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  6. Beth VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the seafood pasta, filet mignon, she-crab soup. Drinks were great. Service is top notch. Lovely atmosphere.

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  7. Maureen

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great evening as usual. We had a wonderful dinner with our guests.

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  8. Deborah

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinners were delicious, very interesting options for dinner and desserts. Our waitress was fun and quite delightful. We’ll definitely come back for dinner when we’re back in this area.

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  9. Ashley

    Charleston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were exceptional! Definitely our best meal we’ve had in Sea Pines. Great little hidden gem!

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  10. Carol

    Pittsburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal! Went for my husband’s birthday. I must admit when we arrived we were seated at a horrible table right beside the entrance which certainly wasn’t what I had in mind for a romantic dinner. I expressed my disappointment to the server and was immediately moved to a lovely table! I can’t begin to say enough about our server! He was excellent and dinner did not disappoint!

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FAQs

CQ's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 671-2779.

CQ's is rated 4.8 stars by 3385 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. South Carolina
  4. Hilton Head
  5. Hilton Head Island

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for CQ's

140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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