Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Octagon - Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

4.6 (129)
$31 to $50
American
477 Mount Pelia Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Octagon welcomes guests to a lively gathering place where tales are told, laughter lingers in the air, and nothing is taken too seriously. Cocktails, food and life are shared in this social hub. A namesake to the “Octagon House,” one of the first plantation homes that stood on the Bluff in years prior to the Wilson era, Octagon features sharable bites, classic cocktails with a creative twist, locally crafted beers and our Signature barrel-aged Artillery Punch.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily: 7:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Bar Menu 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Beriau
  • Private party facilities
    The Vine private room gives you the feeling of exclusivity as well as an opportunity to look out over the water inlets that connect to our beautiful May River. By using your private walkout onto the Octagon deck, your group may be able to see the beautifully painted sunset sky.
  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Cross street
    477 Mt Pelia Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cooking Unplugged - Traditional Gullah Cuisine

    Jun 21, 2025 only
    Unplug from the hustle of daily life and reconnect with the simpler things in life with our Cooking Unplugged monthly series. Led by our Executive Chef. Complimentary
  • Cooking Unplugged - Low Country Tomatoes

    Jul 18, 2025 only
    Unplug from the hustle of daily life and reconnect with the simpler things in life with our Cooking Unplugged monthly series. Led by our Executive Chef. Complimentary
  • Cooking Unplugged - All Things Melon

    Aug 15, 2025 only
    Unplug from the hustle of daily life and reconnect with the simpler things in life with our Cooking Unplugged monthly series. Led by our Executive Chef. Complimentary

What 129 people are saying

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Kid-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octagon at Palmetto Bluff impresses with "excellent food" and "incredible service," offering a beautiful setting and delightful dining experiences. Highlights include "some of the best shrimp and grits" and "fantastic sushi." While the atmosphere is mostly praised, some find it noisy. Overall, a must-visit for its "wonderful ambience" and attentive staff.
129 Reviews
  1. miller

    Atlanta8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The place has gotten out of control expensive. $27 for a vodka/soda. $30 for a cheeseburger?! The sushi items are more expensive than anywhere I have seen…in the world. What a shame as we have been coming here for 10+ years but certainly won’t be in the future….have already cancelled future reservations. West coast prices have ruined a Southern gem!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Elizabeth VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Fred is always so kind! He makes our evening so enjoyable! Thank you for a wonderful experience..

    Is this helpful?

  3. Catherine

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was excellent. Servers were very good. Dining room was nicely appointed. Atmosphere was very poor because of the guitarist/singer musician. Too loud and distracting and he sang he sanf non/stop.. It was excruciating. Could not have table conversation easily. Live music does not work well in your lovely venue.I would not return except on a night without live music. However, some of the absolute best shrimp and grits I have had!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Mark VIP

    Denver / Colorado15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch menu and the food was great. we drove the boat over and had a great lunch.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jack

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the most amazing food I’ve had in the last decade. Unfortunately the small children/lack of care to quiet them was quite a nuisance. Btw, the fried chicken is the best you’ll ever have.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Marc

    Northwest Florida14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gary is an incredible server! Great job all the way around!

    Is this helpful?

  7. James

    South Carolina8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch seemed rushed, the appetizers and main entrées arrived at the same time. They took the entrées back to the kitchen to hold and was presented back with the condiments, all stripped off and cold fry’s. We had to ask for extra plates to share the appetizer and they delivered them to wrong table. Seems like the kitchen and weight staff are out of sync. I listed that it was a special occasion for my wife’s birthday on the reservation and it wasn’t acknowledged.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Michele

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible and the service was excellent!

    Is this helpful?

  9. jeff

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience was good. Food was good. Just it was very noisy with other couples probably won’t return again just for that reason hard to hold a conversation.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Lon VIP

    Alabama29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise level was extremely high. It took two hours for our entrée to be served. The entrée was hot and fresh, but the service was extremely slow. There was a lot of downtime.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff is rated 4.6 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. South Carolina
  4. Hilton Head
  5. Bluffton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

477 Mount Pelia Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    477 Mt Pelia Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily: 7:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Bar Menu 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Beriau
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Vine private room gives you the feeling of exclusivity as well as an opportunity to look out over the water inlets that connect to our beautiful May River. By using your private walkout onto the Octagon deck, your group may be able to see the beautifully painted sunset sky.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo