Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Bluffton

25 restaurants available nearby

1. The Bluffton Room

4.9

Exceptional(2173)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bluffton

Booked 17 times today

At The Bluffton Room, we serve inspired American cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bluffton. Our well crafted cocktails, gracious service and tableside preparations evoke the feeling of a classic dinner party.Please note that due to the size of our dining room and our tableside service, the restaurant is not suited to children under 13 years of age. Thank you for your understanding.

2. The Pearl

4.8

Exceptional(2879)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bluffton

Booked 34 times today

Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more.

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3. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

4.5

Awesome(338)

Price: Moderate

• South Carolina • Bluffton

Booked 4 times today

At Nectar Farm Kitchen we work with farmers who are as passionate about food as we are. Our group of distinguished chefs thoughtfully prepare every dish using ingredients made and grown throughout the Lowcountry and the South. Paired with a farmhouse atmosphere and local southern charm, Nectar Farm Kitchen is a pleasure one can only experience in our small corner of South Carolina.

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4. River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

4.9

Exceptional(399)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Bluffton

Booked 8 times today

River House does have a dressy casual dress code consisting of no shorts, flip flops, baseball hats or tank tops in the dining room for the gentlemen. Comparable attire for the ladies. Children under 16 are exempt. We do offer complimentary pants to guests that may need them. River House corkage policy is a maximum of 3 bottles per reservation without management consent at $35 per bottle. River House has a 24-hour cancellation and No-Show Policy consisting of $25 per person plus a 18% SVC Charge. In the South, there’s an intimate connection between the table and the land. Our fertile soil feeds corn and cattle. The palmettos provide cover for quail and game. And the ocean provides its bounty with the incoming tide. The River House is a culinary celebration of this relationship and our professed love for the land and waters of the Lowcountry.

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5. HogsHead Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(450)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Hilton Head Island

Booked 4 times today

Known as one of the best scratch kitchens in the area, HogsHead offers guests fresh and innovative cuisine, along with Lowcountry staples like chicken & waffles and shrimp & grits, all with the best staff in town. Ask them to recommend their favorite handcrafted cocktail or expertly pair wine from the extensive by the glass or bottle list to complement your dinner.The ever-present Chef/Owner and Philly native John Pashak has been nominated for four James Beard Awards in the Mid-Atlantic area. All the sauces, dressings, desserts and even focaccia bread are made daily from his handwritten recipes. Local fresh catch and filet specials are offered nightly along with the full menu which includes gluten-free options.

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6. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(5054)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 16 times today

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, dropped its anchor in the Fall of 2017 and forever changed the culinary landscape of the Lowcountry. In early 2017 the partners of the restaurant began to transform it into their vision for Hilton Head's newest waterfront dining destination. This restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you've stepped into a Melville novel. The sweeping waterfront view is showcased by full pane glass windows throughout the restaurant which you can enjoy no matter where you dine. The covered patio dining area, and massive outdoor bar, the shark bar, allows patrons to enjoy the Lowcountry climate and serve to further highlight the amazing sunset views over skull creek. If you are concerned about long wait times, the good news is the restaurant accepts reservations and provides a family recreation area between dockside and boathouse. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of games, the very popular shark bar and 'shrimp boat' playground. Kids can play while families are waiting for a table, or simply enjoying the amazing waterfront views.

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7. OMBRA Cucina Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(5967)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 58 times today

Top chef Michael Cirafesi, voted Best Chef Hilton Head Island seven years in a row, brings to Hilton Head Island and the low country region one of the area’s most acclaimed Italian restaurant and bar, OMBRA Cucina Italiana, located in the beautiful Village at Wexford on the south end of Hilton Head Island. Come and enjoy innovative Italian cuisine along with an extensive wine list including Italian Benchmark wines. Stop by to relax at our bar and lounge with a spectacular selection of Italian specialty cocktails, apertifs, and digestivos. Our pasta entrees can be made with gluten free pasta upon request to accommodate customers with allergies. We also have vegan/vegetarian options upon request.

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8. ELA'S On the Water

4.7

Exceptional(6844)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 18 times today

Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards, ELA'S On the Water is a shining star on the Hilton Head scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our culinary team of experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Located at Shelter Cove Harbour overlooking the marina and Broad Creek, ELA'S is known for the best water views on the island. A casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior, and nightly entertainment provided by local recording artists sets the perfect dining experience or location to host special events, private parties, or rehearsal dinners.

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9. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9

Exceptional(5359)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 24 times today

Charlie's Coastal Bistro is a quaint French country restaurant with a local seafood focus. It's a go-to spot for special occasions as per multiple reviews, with many customers praising its excellent food, service, and ambiance. It's been described as a place where 'various occasions are never disappointed at the service, menu selection or quality of the food'. It's the place for good food, good wine, and unforgettable memories.

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10. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(5842)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 51 times today

For over 20 years, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana has been Hilton Head’s premier culinary destination, featuring award-winning regional Italian cuisine, impeccable service and warm hospitality. Our innovative culinary team prides itself on sourcing local fresh products and the finest imported ingredients. Menu choices include homemade pasta dishes, delectable veal, prime meats, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. We are also renowned for our extensive yet approachable wine list. We invite you to enjoy a definitive dining experience amid an ambience that is at once modern, chic and welcoming. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted Michael Anthony’s their “Favorite Fine Dining” restaurant offering their “Favorite Dessert Menu.” Michael Anthony’s Cooking School pairs our chefs’ passion and creativity with weekly demonstration-style or hands-on classes. Here you will interact closely with our cooking staff.Please call or visit our website for reservations and class schedule.

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DavidVIP
South Carolina •96 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Top notch as always - the Bluffton Room never disappoints. I do wish the regular menu had a little more variety (it's very steak-heavy), but I usually end up with one of the non-steak daily specials anyway. Last night was roasted duck, and it was outstanding. My wife's fish was also excellent. We topped it off with the bananas foster desert, which is always a special treat. Service was excellent, drinks were well made - like I said, the Bluffton Room never disappoints. We'll be back.
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The Bluffton RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Bluffton
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4.9
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RonaldVIP
South Carolina •75 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Four of us had dinner last night. Four different entrees. Four great meals. Service was a little spotty but the dinner was a hit.
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The PearlPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bluffton
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4.8
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RenaeVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nectar Farm is one of our favorite restaurants. We are always warmly greeted, service is excellent (especially Reagan), the food is consistently delicious and prices are great!
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Nectar Farm Kitchen- BlufftonPrice: Moderate• South Carolina• Bluffton
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4.5
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Jack
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Our server, Bryce, was exceptional. He recommended the specialty oysters with wagyu beef which were delicious, as was the rest of our meal. We will definitely return.
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River House - Montage Palmetto BluffPrice: Very Expensive• American• Bluffton
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4.9
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Gary
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Amazing meal, amazing staff. Can not say a single bad thing about this resturant.
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HogsHead Kitchen & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Southern• Hilton Head Island
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4.7

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. The Bluffton Room

2. The Pearl

3. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

4. River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

5. HogsHead Kitchen & Wine Bar

6. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

7. OMBRA Cucina Italiana

8. ELA'S On the Water

9. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

10. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

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