Saltus River Grill

Name: Saltus River Grill
Address: 802 Bay Street, Suite C, Beaufort, SC, United States, 29902
Telephone: (843) 379-3474
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2941 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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We are now booking reservations for parties of up to 4 people online! Please call the restaurant at (843)379-3474 to make a reservation for parties of 5 or more people. All reservations are held for inside as outdoor seating is weather permitting. Comments specifying seating preferences are honored if and when available. We will try to honor all requests, but they are not guaranteed. We look forward to serving you soon!

Saltus River Grill is a unique, and exciting restaurant in historic downtown Beaufort, South Carolina. With a grand view of the Intracoastal Waterway from its Sonoma-style patio or from the expansive full-service bar and dining room, this sizzling contemporary seafood grill combines the atmosphere of a chic Manhattan eatery with the historic charm found only in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 379-3474
Website
http://www.saltusrivergrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Restaurant can be closed for private events.

Location
802 Bay Street, Suite C, Beaufort, SC 29902
Neighborhood
Beaufort
Cross street
Scott Street
Parking details
Public parking available on Bay Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Local Shrimp
Served Fried
- Quarter lb$9.00
- Half lb$18.00
- One Pound$30.00
Char-Grilled Oysters*$18.00
Roasted Garlic Butter & Parmesan
Steamed Coldwater Mussels Marinière*$14.00
Garlic, Shallots, Bay Leaf, White Wine, Butter, Herbs & Grilled Baguette
BBQ Pork Belly$14.00
Corn Pudding, House BBQ Sauce, Roasted Peach Chutney
Steak and Eggs$14.00
Beef Tartare, Quail Egg, Chives & Brown Butter Toast Points
Signature Crab Bisque$11.00
Chives, Sherry

Salads

Lobster Roll Salad$19.00
Lobster Tail & Claw Meat Tossed in Butter, Bibb Lettuce, Shaved Red Onion, Fennel, Heirloom Tomatoes, Butter Roll Croutons, Buttermilk Lemon Old Bay Dressing
Caesar Salad
Little Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano Dressing, Butter Roll Croutons
- Side$6.00
- Full$11.00
Buttermilk Wedge$13.00
Baby Iceberg, Buttermilk Bleu, Bacon Lardons, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic Butter Crostini, Buttermilk Dressing

Salads Additions

Add to any salad

Steak$14.00
Shrimp$9.00

Chef Specialties

Sea Island Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits$29.00
Roasted Mushrooms, Scallions, Smoked Bacon, Garlic Confit & Chicken Pan Jus
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$29.00
Red Potato Mash, Garlic Roasted Squash & Zucchini, Honey-Thyme Brown Gravy
Caramelized Sea Scallops*$38.00
Fingerling Sweet Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Bacon Lardons, Saffron Sweet Onion Soubise
Blackened Dorado*$39.00
Blackened Mahi, Blue Crab Gratin , Pickled Fennel & Leeks, Whole Grain Mustard Beurre Blanc
Crispy Flounder$36.00
Field Pea & Summer Corn Succotash, Andouille, & Sweet Pickle Remolaude •

The Char-Grill

served à la carte

Delmonico$42.00
Filet$41.00
48 Oz. Tomahawk$100.00

Top It Off

1/2 Pound Grilled Lobster Tail$28.00
Truffle Butter$6.00
Buttermilk Bleu$4.00

Steak Sauces

Demi-Glace
Maitre d' Hôtel Butter
Horseradish Cream
House Steak Sauce

Raw Bar

Fresh Local Oysters on The Half Shell*
- MKT
Local Shrimp Cocktail
- Quarter lb$9.00
- Half lb$18.00
- One Pound$30.00

Sushi

Sashimi*
Served with Wakame Salad
- Salmon Belly$10.00
- Tuna$12.00
California Roll$18.00
Lump Crab Meat, Cucumber, Avocado, House Sauce, Tempura Crunch
Mahi Roll$15.00
Fried Mahi, Carrot, Avocado, Red Bell Pepper, Wasabi Yuzu, Wasabi Tobiko
Eel Roll$16.00
Eel, Cucumber, Avocado, Cream Cheese, House Sauce,Eel Sauce, Scallions, Tempura Crunch
Spicy Watermelon Roll$16.00
Spicy Tuna, Carrots, Avocado, Jalapenos, Yuzu, Scallions
Salmon Roll$15.00
Salmon, Avocado, Cucumber, Eel Sauce, Wasabi Tobiko
Salmon + Tuna Roll*$16.00
Salmon, Tuna, Avacado, Cucumber, Scallion, Wasabi Yuzu, Wasabi Tobiko
Shrimp Roll$16.00
Fried Shrimp, Carrots, Avocado, Jalapenos, House Sauce, Eel Sauce
Spicy Tuna Roll*$15.00
Ahi Tuna, Cucumber, House Sauce, Wasabi Tobiko
Vegetable Roll$12.00
Avocado, Carrots, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Scallion, Red Pepper, Yuzu, Wakame

Fresh Market Catch

Served with a featured set below or an à la carte side for an additional charge

Faroe Islands Salmon$35.00
Mahi$37.00
Swordfish$38.00

Lowcountry Set

Smoked Pimento Cheese Grits
Sauteed Field Greens
Sea Island Tomato Gravy
Sweet Corn Chow Chow

Carolina Set

Featuring Shrimp Pirlau
Pickled Okra
Spicy Sausage
Carolina Rice
Jezebel Sauce

Farmers Market Set

Featuring Locally Inspired Vegetables

À La Carte Sides

Collards$6.00
Stone Ground Grits$6.00
Garlic Roasted Squash & Zucchini$6.00
Pomme Frites$7.00
Truffle Frites$8.00
Smoked Pimento Cheese Grits$8.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Mash$10.00
Farm Plate$13.00
Shrimp Pirlau$17.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese$22.00

What 2,941 people are saying

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
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Scenic View
Hilton Head
Outdoor Dining
Hilton Head
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First trip to Beaufort and Saltus was referred to us by a Beaufort native. It was a delicious meal. The shrimp and grits my husband got were the best we’ve ever had. And my buttermilk fried chicken, collard and mashed potatoes were a Southern girls heaven. We sat outside and it was a beautiful view of the bay and a gorgeous evening.
M
Michael
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Special time! My favorite place to dine in Beaufort!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Crab cake seems like it had mayonnaise as the binder. Or, it wasn’t cooked thoroughly. Disappointed lobster roll no longer on menu. Bread not normally served. Shrimp rolls were tough. California roll was good. Wedge salad good. Sangria disappointing as limited variety of tastes
DO
DarcieOz
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fabulous food and phenomenal view of the water. Chelsea was very attentive. Bre was great as well. We've already been back a second time.
KB
KateB
Atlanta
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oysters! Delicious service excellent!
DO
DarcieOz
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our dinner at Saltus River Grill. Chelsea was very attentive - great customer service. The chargrilled oysters and blackened mahi Carolina Set style was amazing!
SS
SusanS
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location. Friendly staff. We made a meal of appetizers. Salad, soup, shrimp and Mussels. Everything was outstanding. We will definitely go there again next time we’re in Beaufort.
P
Pqueen
Orlando
87 reviews
vip
4.0
87 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good but the menu seems a bit limited in choices. If you like sushi you’re in luck! Wish there were more seafood choices.
B
Babs
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant in Beaufort! Very nice atmosphere, excellent food, and great service. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and our neighbors' wedding anniversary and we were brought complimentary desserts to share to celebrate at the end of the meal, which were all delicious! A very enjoyable evening at a very special place! 😀
EG
EdwinG
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, an interesting menu, a great setting, and terrific staff ⚕️
D
Deano
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service, and wonderful outdoor atmosphere
CR
ChuckR
Charleston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every definition of the word. Sit bar side, outside or restaurant ambiance. Enjoy. You will be pleased.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Too loud. We had to yell over the music. The ambiance is utilitarian and the food is uninspired
GG
GlennaG
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything, including our server, Lacy, was perfect. We had a one night get away from Columbia and this restaurant was well worth it..... and sunset just added to the experience. We will return.
CB
ChefBob
Savannah
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of Beauforts best. Great food, great ambiance, and great staff. The Quail and scallops were outstanding. Caters to distinguished diners. Great bar scene.
CD
ColleenD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Food was fair bit as I cutt my wedge salad a fly walked out from under the lettuce & just walked around the plate. (We were earing inside, not outside) Not sure if it was in the lettuce or on the plate when they put the food on it. Management made it right, though!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and atmosphere
CA
ChrisA
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
As usual, the food was fantastic but the service was spotty. No olives in the martini, sticky table top, sat for 20 minutes before waiter came over.
SZ
SueZ
Charleston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service at dinner - would highly recommend this restaurant for any type of dining!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
It seems like a great value but the food is not exceptional. The people are delightful and it is a gorgeous location. After eating and drinking our way around Beaufort, it's just OK.
p
peterg
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great atmosphere, good food, excellent service but very pricey
JW
JohnW
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We had the catch of the day, one a la low country and one a la Carolina. Both were outstanding. The collard greens were also excellent. We will go back.
JK
JaneK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our Shrimp & Grits. Our server Veronica was outstanding. We ate outside, the view was lovely. Would definitely recommend.
LB
LindaB
Palm Springs
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time at Saltus. Everything was wonderful from food to service and beautiful outdoor view!.. would definitely be back!
JE
JERRYD
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Create outside, my great atmosphere. Would have been a little better and not been for the appy dog brought in by a customer in the next table, but that's not the restaurant's fault. My only real complaint was the oysters or very tiny. They got lost in the half shell besides that they were cooking up very good buttery garden garlic sauce food was overall excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside , had a wonderful waitress Terri and enjoyed our dinner so much
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Pros 1. Salmon with Carolina sauce set was outstanding!!! 2. View of water outside was great 3. Good service Cons 1. Outdoor table dirty, they removed a beach off my table. At this price point they either need new tables or tablecloth 2. Menu on line vs menu at restaurant ? Prices higher once you arrive!!! 3. Nice restaurant make no strawberry drinks
JL
JohnL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience5
Mussels were horrible …… was afraid to eat … smelled rank !! Sent them back . The oysters were very good .. server was great !
AM
AliceM
Charleston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual. Nick took great care of us and made our out of town guests as well as us feel special.
DH
DonnieH
Savannah
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was good but expensive as was the wine. Service was okay. Overall it was good and enjoyed.
S
Swagger
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
I mixed in my review as Kevin ended up being a good waiter, but the r overall feel of service was that they preferred my group not be there. The chargrilled oysters are amazing though!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Devin, was excellent and we enjoyed our meal!
NK
NancyK
Savannah
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly staff. Great food in good portions. Quality over quantity. Nice atmosphere. Upscale but relaxed. Would definitely recommend
J
John
Charleston
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server was delightful and the meal was delicious.
JK
JosephK
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
2nd night in a row. Great experience though I was somewhat ignored sitting outside. I don’t understand why everyone, not just my waiter, doesn’t make eye contact and say ‘hi’. And I’m not management intensive.
JK
JosephK
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Last night was a wonderful experience. I plan to go back again tonight.
RL
RussellL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
We went to Saltis for our 24th anniversary. The server and staff were great, very attentive and helpful. The view of the river was great and the tuna roles were good. The only down point was my wife ordered the buttermilk fried chicken. The bredding was so salty that she could not eat it. She removed the bredding and even the chicken was very salty. Every thing else was great but I am a little reluctant to return.
RJ
RandyJ
Raleigh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
High end seafood establishment we looked forward to visiting . Disappointing. Hostess was young and cute but did not speak to or make any effort to welcome us, nor thank us on our exit. Bre, our server was good, but average. Wife’s salad was served warm rather than chilled. Her shrimp was good, margarita passabke. My blackened Mahi with Low Country Set was tasty as the pimento cheese grits and sautéed greens were stars, However the Mahi filet was skimpy for the 42.00 price and seasoning was lackluster. My beer was served just a notch above warm, not cold. Overall disappointing for the price and reviews on the place.
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Patrice
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Plus: outside seating delightful Waitress pleasant Crab cake tasty and generous portion Good white sangria Minus- wait for sangria Extra charge for toast points with salad Too much ice in sangria Water refill had to be requested
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat here quite a lot but was there last night for my birthday. Chelsea was an incredible server who was so sweet and made sure to make me feel so special for my bday! Food is always delicious and the drinks are even better!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Saltus River Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2941 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

802 Bay Street, Suite C, Beaufort, SC 29902

Additional information

Cross street
Scott Street
Neighborhood
Beaufort
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public parking available on Bay Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.saltusrivergrill.com/
Phone number
(843) 379-3474
Private party facilities
Restaurant can be closed for private events.

Featured in

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Saltus River Grill

Make a reservation

Additional information

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Shrimp

Caesar Salad

Steak

Small Plates

Local Shrimp

Char-Grilled Oysters*$18.00

Steamed Coldwater Mussels Marinière*$14.00

BBQ Pork Belly$14.00

Steak and Eggs$14.00

Signature Crab Bisque$11.00

Salads

Lobster Roll Salad$19.00

Caesar Salad

Buttermilk Wedge$13.00

Salads Additions

Steak$14.00

Shrimp$9.00

Chef Specialties

Sea Island Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits$29.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$29.00

Caramelized Sea Scallops*$38.00

Blackened Dorado*$39.00

Crispy Flounder$36.00

The Char-Grill

Delmonico$42.00

Filet$41.00

48 Oz. Tomahawk$100.00

Top It Off

1/2 Pound Grilled Lobster Tail$28.00

Truffle Butter$6.00

Buttermilk Bleu$4.00

Steak Sauces

Demi-Glace

Maitre d' Hôtel Butter

Horseradish Cream

House Steak Sauce

Raw Bar

Fresh Local Oysters on The Half Shell*

Local Shrimp Cocktail

Sushi

Sashimi*

California Roll$18.00

Mahi Roll$15.00

Eel Roll$16.00

Spicy Watermelon Roll$16.00

Salmon Roll$15.00

Salmon + Tuna Roll*$16.00

Shrimp Roll$16.00

Spicy Tuna Roll*$15.00

Vegetable Roll$12.00

Fresh Market Catch

Faroe Islands Salmon$35.00

Mahi$37.00

Swordfish$38.00

Lowcountry Set

Smoked Pimento Cheese Grits

Sauteed Field Greens

Sea Island Tomato Gravy

Sweet Corn Chow Chow

Carolina Set

Featuring Shrimp Pirlau

Pickled Okra

Spicy Sausage

Carolina Rice

Jezebel Sauce

Farmers Market Set

Featuring Locally Inspired Vegetables

À La Carte Sides

Collards$6.00

Stone Ground Grits$6.00

Garlic Roasted Squash & Zucchini$6.00

Pomme Frites$7.00

Truffle Frites$8.00

Smoked Pimento Cheese Grits$8.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Mash$10.00

Farm Plate$13.00