CQ's

4.8

3340 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ's combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. CQ's has the feeling of an old, cozy, and comfortable inn. Heart-of-pine floors, wooden mantle pieces, stained glass, and the photographs and memorabilia of the Lowcountry culture all contribute to the charm that has made CQ's the place to dine since 1973. Inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game available. Our chef creates dishes that are best described as contemporary American with classic influences. Recognized for having the most extensive wine list on Hilton Head Island, CQ's offers more than 400 wine selections with over 70 poured by the glass.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(843) 671-2779
Website
http://www.cqsrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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CQ's She Crab Soup$10.00
An Island Tradition Since 1973
Featured Daily Soup$10.00
Contemporary and classic preparations
Prince Edward Island Mussels$17.00
White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Cream & Herbed Crostinis
Fried Green Tomatoes$16.00
Pimento Cheese, Arugula & Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Poached, Lemon, & House-made Tanqueray Cocktail Sauce
Calamari Puttanesca$16.00
Sauteed with Garlic, Herbs, Spinach &Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Salads

Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad$12.00
Goat Cheese, Toasted Pecans & Balsamic Reduction
Traditional Caesar$11.00
Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Marinated White Anchovies
Iceberg Wedge$12.00
Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Ranch, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Entrees

Prestige Farms Chicken Breast$32.00
Sauteed Mushrooms, Sweet Onions, Haricot Verts, Whipped Potatoes, Demi Glace
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$35.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Buttered Leeks, Whole Grain mustard Cream
Butcher Block" Prime Pork Chop$37.00
Roasted Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Haricot Verts, Bacon, Bourbon Glazed Apples & Demi Glace
Seared Ahi Tuna$41.00
Sesame Encrusted, Edamame Hummus, Asian Vegetable Slaw, Pickled Ginger & Ponzu Sauce
CQ's Shellfish Pasta$39.00
Sautéed Lobster, Shrimp, Spinach, Grape Tomatoes & Boursin Soubise Sauce, Over Campanella Pasta
Lump Crab Cakes$41.00
Roasted Poblano Peppers, Corn, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Spinach, Whipped Potatoes and Remoulade
Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon$48.00
Potato Pancake, Grilled Asparagus, Green Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce
Wild Caught Grilled Shrimp$39.00
Herb Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomatoes, Spinach, Rosemary Beurre Blanc
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$41.00
Sweet Pea Risotto, Parmesan, Pancetta, Saffron Cream

A Take on the Classics

CQ"s Old Fashion$13.50
Basil Hayden's Mortar Cherries And Oranges, With Orange Bitters
Classic "Bleu"$12.50
Bombay Sapphire, splash vermouth and blue cheese stuffed olives
French Martini$12.50
Vodka, Chambord and fresh pineapple juice
CQ's Peach Madras$13.00
Tito's Vodka, Peach Stirrings, orange & cranberry Juice
Pearfection Martini$12.50
Pear Vodka with Elderflower liqueur and a splash of lemon
Southern Manhattan$13.00
Maker's Mark, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and a cherry
Dark and Stormy$11.50
Gosling's Black Seal Rum, ginger beer, fresh lime and a splash of bitters
Cosmopolitan$12.50
Orange vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice and a dash of cranberry
CQ's Beach Breeze$12.00
Malibu Coconut Rum, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine
Pomegranate Martini$12.50
Vodka, Sour Mix, Tripe Sec, Pomegranate liquor

Brews

Gaffel Kolsch, Germany$6.25
Samuel Smith's Brown Ale, England$6.75
Bell's Two Hearted IPA$6.00
Landshark Lager$4.50
Allagash White$6.25
Heineken$5.50
Amstel Light$4.75
Lazy Magnolia$4.75

Featured Whites

Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas, Spain
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Pinot Grigio, Baroni Fin, Italy
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Pinot Grigio, Cornaro, Veneto, Italy
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Pinot Gris, Eola Hill, Willamette Valley, OR
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Rose, Sangiovese, France
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Picpoul de Pinet, Hughes Bealiu, Languedoc
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Sauvignon Blanc, Huia, Marlborough, NZ
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Sauvignon Blanc, Paulus Gold, Hungary
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, Napa County
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
White Bordeaux, Chateau la Pereyre, Bordeaux
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Chablis, Louis Moreau, Chablis Bourgogne
- 6oz$13.00
- 9oz$19.00
Fume Blanc, Ferrari Canaro
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
Chardonnay, Louis Latour, Macon-Villages
- 6oz$10.25
- 9oz$15.25
Chardonnay, Harken, Lodi
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Chardonnay, Four Vines "Naked", Central Coast
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
- 6oz$13.25
- 9oz$19.25
Chardonnay, Chappellet, Petaluma Gap
- 6oz$22.25
- 9oz$33.50

Featured Reds

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
- 6oz$11.25
- 9oz$16.25
Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California
- 6oz$8.75
- 9oz$12.75
Pinot Noir, Cline Family Cellars, Sonoma County
- 6oz$11.25
- 9oz$16.25
Pinot Noir, Underwood, Oregon
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Malbec, Dona Paula Argentina
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.25
Merlot, J Lohr California
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Merlot, Hogue, Washington
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Super Tuscan, Carpineto Dogajolo, Toscana
- 6oz$11.50
- 9oz$16.25
Red Blend, Bodri Szekszard, Hungary
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
Red Blend, Revelry, Columbia Valley, Washington
- 6oz$12.75
- 9oz$18.25
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sean Mainor
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bench, Napa
- 6oz$13.25
- 9oz$19.25
Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael Pozzan, Alexander Valley
- 6oz$10.75
- 9oz$15.25

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco, Cavit, Lunetta, Trentino Chandon NV (Napa) 187ml
- Splits$9.50
- Splits$13.00

Cordials

Remy Martin XO$42.00
Remy Martin VSOP$14.00
Courvoisier VS$12.50
Hennessy VS$11.50
Hennessy VSOP$18.00
Grand Marnier 100yr$39.95

Small Batch Bourbons & Whiskeys

Basil Hayden 80$12.75
Knob Creek$12.75
Woodford Reserve$12.75
Gentleman Jack$10.75
Bulleit$11.50
Bulleit Rye$11.50
Bookers$30.50

Classic Malts

Highland Park 12yr$16.50
Dalwhinnie 15yr$16.50
Glenkinchie 10yr$12.50
Glenlivet 10yr$12.50
Laphroaig 10yr$13.50
Oban 14yr$13.50
Macallan 12yr$13.50
MaCallan 18yr$34.50
Lagavulin 16yr$24.00

What 3,340 people are saying

CQ's 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CQ's offers "excellent food" and "outstanding service" in a charming, historic setting. Diners rave about the "fantastic food" from seafood to steaks, and recommend the She Crab Soup. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with attentive servers like Peter enhancing the experience. A "must-visit" in Hilton Head!

3,340 Reviews

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Bill VIP
Washington DC160 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service, beautiful setting. Highly recommended.
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Bob VIP
Baltimore156 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal at CQ’s. Food and service were outstanding as was the vibe. We always have a wonderful time at CQ’s and look forward to returning on our next trip to Hilton Head. Hope to see you there!
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Kathy VIP
Minneapolis20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love CQ’s and it is always on our list during our annual visit to Sea Pines. The food is always excellent and the casual vibe and ambiance is part of the experience!
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andrea VIP
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely fabulous time celebrating a 70th birthday with a large group. Food, service, and ambiance were spectacular! Thank you!!
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Barbara VIP
Miami3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere and a delicious meal Highly recommend ending the meal with the Key Lime pie!
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was awesome and our server ( Michelle) was wonderful! The lady who sat us was not very friendly but everything else was top notch. We always enjoy this restaurant!
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Kathleen VIP
Coastal Georgia7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My meal was delicious but my husband ordered the special and thought it was not good. He said the fish was very hard to chew. Unfortunate because we typically love our food from CQs.
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Sandy VIP
Charleston42 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We've eaten at CQ's many times and are never disappointed. We stay in Harbour Town and love walking to CQ's.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent dining experience at CQ’s and the most amazing service experience ever!!!
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mike VIP
Greensboro3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Appetizers great mussels and pear salad. Fish of the day was overcooked snapper that was not hit when served. We have been here before when then food was much better.
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FAQs

CQ's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 671-2779.

CQ's is rated 4.8 stars by 3340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cqsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(843) 671-2779

Featured in

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

CQ's

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Great Beginnings

CQ's She Crab Soup$10.00

Featured Daily Soup$10.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$17.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$16.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Calamari Puttanesca$16.00

Salads

Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad$12.00

Traditional Caesar$11.00

Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Entrees

Prestige Farms Chicken Breast$32.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$35.00

Butcher Block" Prime Pork Chop$37.00

Seared Ahi Tuna$41.00

CQ's Shellfish Pasta$39.00

Lump Crab Cakes$41.00

Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon$48.00

Wild Caught Grilled Shrimp$39.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$41.00

A Take on the Classics

CQ"s Old Fashion$13.50

Classic "Bleu"$12.50

French Martini$12.50

CQ's Peach Madras$13.00

Pearfection Martini$12.50

Southern Manhattan$13.00

Dark and Stormy$11.50

Cosmopolitan$12.50

CQ's Beach Breeze$12.00

Pomegranate Martini$12.50

Brews

Gaffel Kolsch, Germany$6.25

Samuel Smith's Brown Ale, England$6.75

Bell's Two Hearted IPA$6.00

Landshark Lager$4.50

Allagash White$6.25

Heineken$5.50

Amstel Light$4.75

Lazy Magnolia$4.75

Featured Whites

Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas, Spain

Pinot Grigio, Baroni Fin, Italy

Pinot Grigio, Cornaro, Veneto, Italy

Pinot Gris, Eola Hill, Willamette Valley, OR

Rose, Sangiovese, France

Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany

Picpoul de Pinet, Hughes Bealiu, Languedoc

Sauvignon Blanc, Huia, Marlborough, NZ

Sauvignon Blanc, Paulus Gold, Hungary

Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, Napa County

White Bordeaux, Chateau la Pereyre, Bordeaux

Chablis, Louis Moreau, Chablis Bourgogne

Fume Blanc, Ferrari Canaro

Chardonnay, Louis Latour, Macon-Villages

Chardonnay, Harken, Lodi

Chardonnay, Four Vines "Naked", Central Coast

Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River

Chardonnay, Chappellet, Petaluma Gap

Featured Reds

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France

Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California

Pinot Noir, Cline Family Cellars, Sonoma County

Pinot Noir, Underwood, Oregon

Malbec, Dona Paula Argentina

Merlot, J Lohr California

Merlot, Hogue, Washington

Super Tuscan, Carpineto Dogajolo, Toscana

Red Blend, Bodri Szekszard, Hungary

Red Blend, Revelry, Columbia Valley, Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sean Mainor

Cabernet Sauvignon, Bench, Napa