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CQ's, Hilton Head Island, SC

CQ's

4.8 (3421)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 3,421 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 Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CQ's offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service" and "fantastic food." Nestled in a charming and historic setting, it excels in providing a cozy atmosphere. Highlights include varied menu selections like seafood pasta and crab cakes, complemented by a "wonderful" wine list. A "hidden gem" for memorable occasions!
3,421 Reviews
  1. Dawn VIP

    Atlanta33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at CQ’s and so glad we did. It’s in a quaint cottage like house. We sat upstairs. We enjoyed the She Crab Soup and CQ’s House Salad and for entrees we ordered the Salmon and the Scallops. Both were very good! It was one of the best prepared salmon filets I’ve ever had. We had no room for dessert but they did give you chocolate truffles with your check. It was raining when we left but if you do go and aren’t staying in Sea Pines, it’s a great chance to walk around and enjoy Harbour Town.

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  2. Tara

    South Carolina1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have not been to CQ's in several years but my husband wanted to go there for his Father's Day dinner. The food was subpar compared to what we had previous visits. Scallops had a strange consistency and were only seared on one side. Crab cakes tasted fishy and were shredded not lump crab meat. My seafood pasta had very little seafood in it, but the sauce was good. I had much higher hopes for the food considering the cost of each meal.

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  3. David

    South Carolina8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Wonderful dining experience

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  4. Lynn

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peter provided exceptional service! Food was fantastic. Will go again.

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  5. Beth

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Before we went, we looked at the reviews and the menu. Everything looked great. We already knew what we wanted to order and both of us got the scallops. The food and the service was excellent. On the website, the scallops were and still are listed as $41, but when I got the bill, they were $45. So I asked the waitress to check and she did and came back saying that the price was right. When I got home, I looked at the website again and sure enough, it says $41. So I called the manager, who said that the website is wrong and they would fix it. No apologies for the discrepancy. Very disappointed, not that $8 was going to break the bank, but it was the principle of misleading the customers.

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  6. Jack

    South Carolina6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at CQ's. Excellent experience. Outstanding service, quiet atmosphere, food selections were varied, and all of our selections were delicious

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  7. MICHELE VIP

    South Carolina12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Complete disappointment. Only positive was the wait staff. Food was bland. This used to be one of the best high end restaurants on the island. To walk in and be greeted by a hostess wearing a t shirt and jeans was disappointing. Reservations were made over a week in advance. Treated as a walk in and was going to be seated at a less than desirable table when several others were available. Seafood pasta had no flavor. Shrimp was undercooked. Looking forward to the Cesar salad with anchovies- but again no flavor. Truffles at the end of the meal was a nice touch. Unfortunately, will be my last time there.

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  8. Don

    South Carolina11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, service, atmosphere as it always has been b

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  9. Jeff

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed a great dinner at CQs. Our server is also a local teacher and shared many details about the food, the chef, the restaurant, it's art and photos. I had the special caprese salad with yellow tomatoes and my wife had the house salad. Both were excellent. My wife loved the sucatash that accompanied two large crab cakes. I really enjoyed the lobster and shrimp pasta with boursin sauce that is as good or better than the lobster Mac n cheese at another local favorite. This is a great restaurant for couples or groups with seating inside or out.

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  10. Andrew

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal, exception service and ambiance

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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 3421 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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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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