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- RRRickRAcapulco / Ixtapa •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLovely dinner with great service. I had the fried chicken and my husband had the fresh catch of the night which was grouper on risotto. Both were excellent. We also had their butter bean hummus which is always great. The finish to the evening was cream brûlée and it was perfect. All this on first Friday evening which meant they were packed and they still delivered. Thanks so much.More infoBreakwater Restaurant & Bar - BeaufortPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Beaufort•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat downtown restaurant. Sams pasta was fabulous. Reasonable prices for a very nice restaurant. Hubby and I took 2 guests. All thoroughly enjoyed!More infoWren Bistro & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Beaufort•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinervipMemphis / West Tennessee •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoRibaut Social is our favorite restaurant in Beaufort. We dine there several times a year. The food has been delicious every time. The visit on Nov 30th was for my birthday. The scallops were the best we have ever had! We had brunch there for the first time over Thanksgiving weekend and it was just as wonderful as dinner! I highly recommend Ribaut Social to others. You will not be disappointed. I wish that they allowed walk-ins to have a glass of wine or cocktail in their cozy den during the winter or on their porch during the warmer months. Even if they limited the hours from 5 to 7 or only on week nights. It would be a great option for locals to gather.More infoThe Ribaut Social Club - Anchorage 1770Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Beaufort•4.9
- CchermNew York / Tri-State Area •7 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 18, 2023Love Yummy!! Sushi is in incredible. Passion & Paradise Rolls my favorite. Try the Kani salad. Filet hibachi is so good. Everyone is so nice and very welcoming!!More infoYummyPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Port Royal•4.3
- SKSharonKSouth Carolina •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023We dined at Saltus 2 out of 3 nights while in Beaufort! The sashimi, sushi rolls, Tuna Poke Bowl, oysters and Gray Goose martinis we're excellent 😋. The staff is fabulous 🎉. Thank you for such wonderful dinners!More infoSaltus River GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Beaufort•4.7
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