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: 4.7

4.7

3367 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 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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

Signature Crab Bisque$11.00
Chives, Sherry
Local Fried Shrimp
- Quarter Lb$9.00
- Half Lb$18.00
- One Pound$30.00
Fried Oysters$16.00
Corn Chow Chow & Spicy Remoulade
Steamed Coldwater Mussels$14.00
Coconut Curry, Cherry Tomatoes, & Grilled Baguette
Skillet Browned Crab Cake$16.00
Spicy Remoulade & Corn Chow-Chow
BBQ Pork Belly$14.00
Cabbage & Red Bell Pepper Slaw, BBQ Sauce, Roasted Peach Chutney
Steak Tartare$14.00
Beef Tenderloin, Local Quail Egg, Chives, Toast Points
Spring Rolls du Jour$12.00
Chef's Inspiration

Salads

Add to Any Salad: Steak $14 or Shrimp $9

Strawberry Salad$18.00
Mixed Baby Greens, Candied Pecans, Orange Segments, Chevre, Champagne Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$6.00
Little Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano Dressing, Butter Roll Croutons
Buttermilk Wedge$13.00
Iceberg, Buttermilk Bleu, Bacon Lardons, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic Butter Crostini, Buttermilk Dressing

Chef Specialties

Sea Island Shrimp & Stone Ground Grits$29.00
White Wine, Chicken & Herb Jus, Andouille Sausage
Diver Scallops$45.00
Basil Risotto, Broccolini, Romesco
Blackened Dorado$42.00
Mahi, Blue Crab & Fingerling Potato Gratin, Pickled Fennel & Leeks, Whole Grain Mustard Beurre Blanc
Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna$45.00
Grilled Bok Choy, Soy & Ginger, Wasabi Home Fries
Herb Roasted Half Chicken$30.00
Mashed Red Potatoes & Gravy, Grilled Asparagus
Osso Buco$40.00
Braised Veal Shank, Pecorino Risotto, Broccolini, Gremolata

The Char-Grille

Served à la carte. Top It Off: Truffle Butter $6, Café de Paris Butter $2, Add Lump Crab $10, Add Shrimp $9. Steak Sauces: Demi-Glace, Horseradish Cream, House Steak Sauce

16 oz Delmonico*$49.00
8 oz Filet*$48.00
14 oz NY Strip*$41.00

Fresh Market Catch

served à la carte

Mahi$38.00
Seared Yellowfin Tuna$38.00
Faroe Islands Salmon$30.00

Oysters

Fresh Oysters*
On The Half Shell; Daily Offering
- MKT

Sushi

Sashimi*
Wakame Salad
- Salmon Belly$10.00
- Tuna$12.00
Poke Bowl*$16.00
Diced Tuna Sashimi, Ginger Soy Glaze, Wakame, Carrots, Scallions
California Roll$18.00
Lump Crab Meat, Cucumber, Avocado, House Sauce, Tempura Crunch
Mahi Roll$16.00
Fried Mahi, Carrots, Avocado, Sriracha Cream Cheese, House Sauce, Eel Sauce, Crunchy Garlic
Eel Roll$16.00
Eel, Cucumber, Avocado, Cream Cheese, House Sauce, Eel Sauce, Scallions, Tempura Crunch
Shrimp Roll$18.00
Fried Shrimp, Pineapple, Cucumber, Avocado, Wasabi Yuzu, Citrus Tobiko
Salmon Roll*$15.00
Salmon, Avocado, Jalapeno, Granny Smith Apple, Scallions, Wasabi Yuzu
Spicy Tuna Roll*$15.00
Ahi Tuna, Cucumber, House Sauce, Wasabi Tobiko
Vegetable Roll$12.00
Avocado, Carrots, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Scallion, Red Bell Pepper, Yuzu, Wakame

A La Carte

Collards$6.00
Stone Ground Grits$6.00
Seasonal Vegetables$6.00
Pomme Frites$7.00
Truffle Frites$8.00
Smoked Pimento Cheese Grits$8.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Mash$10.00
Shrimp Pirlau$18.00

What 3,367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Hot spot
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Great for outdoor dining
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3,367 Reviews

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socky
Charleston
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delmonica. Mussels, eel roll, shrimp/grits and Submission wine all superb. Great waitress. Noisy.
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ClayS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
The shrimp & grits and the swordfish were great. Really great collards. The grits were perfect and the taste was unreal for both dishes. The apple spice cake with ice cream was great also. I hate they sat us in a booth next to the bar because of the loud people in there. They should put up some sound reducers in the ceiling so that it is not so loud. We didn't even know there was music playing until the bar of about about 90% full went out to all smoke for a break. We asked if we could be moved but they could not they said. Waitress was perfect and nice about it all and apologetic. Prices is a bit high because the place is not really set up for fine dining. There were was no bread served and that was unusual it seemed. Being in the south, I was expecting some local type of bread serving. Would we return? For sure and we know what to expect now. Just don't expect the top of the line atmosphere but great food.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the outdoor dining on the riverfront. Food was great, service was great.
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Pete
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time! Food was delicious and service was excellent, a great place for those special occasions!
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JasonZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. I’d highly recommend friends and family.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
A beautiful setting on the water and lovely decor, but could use a little interior refreshing as the bar area etc looks a little worn. Food is always excellent. Our server was delightful.
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JeffW
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Good and friendly service. Food was OK but not great.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
We celebrated our 25th Anniversary. Our waitress, Kirstie was awesome. Very friendly & made us feel at home. Food was very good. On our next visit back we will make reservations to eat here again.
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ArtieM
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were there for our 40th anniversary. It wasn’t our first choice but a lot of restaurants in Beaufort are closed on Monday. The only disappointment was we couldn’t sit outside on a beautiful evening. Devon was our server and she was fabulous!! Our meals were delicious, the sangria was one of the best I’ve had (and I’ve had a lot!) and we got a complimentary dessert for our special occasion. It was pumpkin cheesecake and it was lick-the-plate good. If we’re ever in Beaufort again we will definitely go back.
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LawrenceR
St. Louis
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
We were so glad to have a table on the patio! The view was beautiful and it was a lovely evening to be outside. Our food was excellent (our group tried the scallops, tuna, and sushi). The service was very good as well. We will definitely be back again soon!
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JudyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a 7;30 reservation and decided we wanted to eat earlier. They were very accommodating even though it was very busy they were able to seat us earlier. Food was very good.
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PatriciaC
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was delicious portions were small. I ordered scallops, they were cooked perfectly but they only gave you 3. Great wine list. The outdoor seating was very nice.
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georgek
Charleston
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Did not get what we ordered. Food was not up to their standards. Very disappointing evening. I will be looking for other options.
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Jenn0607
Minneapolis
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Our server, Nicholas was excellent! Great food, great service! Definitely will go back!
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JeffS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most excellent dining experience. This review process is however ridiculous. Minimum 50 characters? I dont wish to be micro-managed.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Love the sushi and drinks are awesome my favorite place in beaufort
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susanr
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
seating outside was on top of another table so we moved indoors. cocktails were good. steak tartare was excellent. not enough dressing on caesar salad. chicken was very pricey. however the biggest disappointment was the sushi. not more than one shrimp chopped into tiny pieces for the whole role. barely a taste of pineapple. the role was very small and the presentation lackluster. dessert portions were large and good
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garyd
Charleston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambience, cool vibe, outdoor seating available also
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duck
Dallas
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice upscale restaurant on the water front in beautiful Beaufort South Carolina. Although some what pricey the food is very good. However, management should insure that the restaurant is in tip top condition. The ladies room needed a bit of attention and the television above the sushi station was covered in dust.
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Dorothy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
our meals were excellent, except for the so called caesar salad. There were no anchovies, garlic or lemon in the dressing and the croutons were cut much too large. We were all (3) very happy. It was a very pleasant evening. You should check the dress code for a Saturday evening. Saltus is a special dining experience and should be treated as such.
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FrequentOpenTableUser
Charleston
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We both had the Osso buco, which was great, as was desert! Kevin, our server was excellent!
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CheriL
Charleston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Saltus used to be my favorite restaurant, not anymore. First, we have very few upscale restaurants in Beaufort, I wish we had more, so to get a reservation you typically have to make them 2 to 3 weeks in advance unless you want to eat at 5:30, which I don’t. The wine was good, that’s very important to me. The food presentation is ok but the food is underwhelming with no originality, plain boilerplate. We sat outside and the weather was spectacular and their outside seating is great. Our waiter was quite good but we took guests there for a special dinner and although the weather and the outside seating and the wine and the waiter were all good, that could not make up for the fact that the food was pricey but was not particularly good and none of us felt the dinner was special. Not sure if it is food quality or something else. Something has gone sideways with the food, and that’s the most important part. Wine is a close runner up though!
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JeannineM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it. Devon was our waitress and she was excellent.
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CaroleB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience3
We dine at Saltus often and really enjoy the food, employe’s and the view!
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DianeW
Jacksonville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lacey was amazing! So glad we decided to come here. The food was delicious but the service was really the standout! Incredible. Thank you for your hospitality!
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JulieB
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Saltus Grill was unbelievable! Had the wedge salad to start. Absolutely delicious! Then followed the filet mignon with crab and the bacon and cheddar mashed potatoes. Cooked to perfection! I wish I would have had room to try the dessert!!! Fabulous
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trube78
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first trip to Saltus. Luckily perhaps unusually for a Saturday evening, it was about 2/3 full. Food and service was excellent. Overall a great evening. I hear they are typically can be crowded which would add to the noise but … as close to perfect as possible.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Outside seating nice and quiet. Great shrimps and wonderful views.
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WeBRads
Atlanta Metro
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crab bisque, steak tartare, and creme de pot were all delicious, and service was delightful!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful experience with a variety of options for both surf and turf. The crab bisque was rich with crab flavor, the salmon roll was fresh and made for a great appetizer. The filet and NY strip were both cooked perfectly. The truffle fries were seasoned perfectly with truffle salt. A wonderful last evening dinner for our honeymoon.
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Barb
Atlanta Metro
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it so much the first time; coming back within two weeks and we live in Georgia!!!
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ThomasPendarvis
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their sushi options are outstanding. We also were impressed with the quality and content of their crab cakes. The mood and ambiance were spot on for our business dinner.
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daa2202
Charleston
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Our first visit to Saltus River Grill, and overall we liked it very much. The food was excellent overall, with great crab bisque, creative and tasty spring rolls, good salads (especially the buttermilk wedge), and fine entrees - dorado and tuna. The only minor flaw was that the tuna was slightly overcooked - closer to "medium rare" than the desired/ordered "rare". But it was still very good and my wife's entree (blackened dorado) was excellent. Service was very good overall, lacking only a little polish from the food runners. We liked the restaurant very much and plan to return in the future.
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cvbyrd
Atlanta Metro
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Magnificent evening. Loved every minute. Food was delicious. Service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Music was far too loud. Service, cocktails & food were all so-so. There are definitely better options for dinner in Beaufort
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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing - and the food was excellent! We sat outside and it was a great atmosphere with a beautiful view. It was our anniversary and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for great food and great service.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing service! The best steak I’ve ever had in a restaurant.
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ChattTraveler
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was wonderful as was the patio seating area. We had swordfish and the most tender and buttery scallops. The view of the marina and river under the shade of the trees added the perfect ambiance. Highly recommend Saltus for a special dinner.
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JohnB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit to Saltus, we found everything to be fantastic. Kelsey waited on us and she was knowledgeable and upbeat, we ordered 3 appetizers(crab cake, crab bisque(I like crab)and the spring rolls)all delicious and service was prompt. We finished off with the Filet and a Blackened fish. Both done perfectly. We definitely recommend to anyone, especially foodies like ourselves!!
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Frank
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We had to make our reservation at 6:15 instead of later when we wanted. When we arrived it was not crowded but it still took over 5 minutes to be acknowledged by a waitress. She was good afterwards, however. Very expensive but just ok food and a limited menu. I would recommend Saltus but be aware of some of the negatives. Pleasant surroundings and active later.
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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 4.7 stars by 3367 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 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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.

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Saltus River Grill

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Additional information

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Caesar Salad

Diver Scallops

Steak Tartare

Small Plates

Signature Crab Bisque$11.00

Local Fried Shrimp

Fried Oysters$16.00

Steamed Coldwater Mussels$14.00

Skillet Browned Crab Cake$16.00

BBQ Pork Belly$14.00

Steak Tartare$14.00

Spring Rolls du Jour$12.00

Salads

Strawberry Salad$18.00

Caesar Salad$6.00

Buttermilk Wedge$13.00

Chef Specialties

Sea Island Shrimp & Stone Ground Grits$29.00

Diver Scallops$45.00

Blackened Dorado$42.00

Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna$45.00

Herb Roasted Half Chicken$30.00

Osso Buco$40.00

The Char-Grille

16 oz Delmonico*$49.00

8 oz Filet*$48.00

14 oz NY Strip*$41.00

Fresh Market Catch

Mahi$38.00

Seared Yellowfin Tuna$38.00

Faroe Islands Salmon$30.00

Oysters

Fresh Oysters*

Sushi

Sashimi*

Poke Bowl*$16.00

California Roll$18.00

Mahi Roll$16.00

Eel Roll$16.00

Shrimp Roll$18.00

Salmon Roll*$15.00

Spicy Tuna Roll*$15.00

Vegetable Roll$12.00

A La Carte

Collards$6.00

Stone Ground Grits$6.00

Seasonal Vegetables$6.00

Pomme Frites$7.00

Truffle Frites$8.00

Smoked Pimento Cheese Grits$8.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Mash$10.00

Shrimp Pirlau$18.00

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