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Saltus River Grill, Beaufort, SC
Saltus River Grill, Beaufort, SC
Saltus River Grill, Beaufort, SC
Saltus River Grill, Beaufort, SC
Saltus River Grill, Beaufort, SC

Saltus River Grill

4.7
4.7
3367 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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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2 people

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant can be closed for private events.
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Hot spot

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Lively

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

3,367 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Saltus River Grill

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
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