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Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort, Beaufort, SC

Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort

4.7
4.7
2495 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
"Chic, sexy and glamorous", are words that have been used to describe the decor of this downtown Beaufort hotspot. If you are looking for where the locals eat, Breakwater is it. The atmosphere is upscale casual, the staff is friendly, welcoming and attentive.

Chef Lang and Chef Shaw's version of 'New Southern Cuisine' contains the past, present, and future all at once. Younger, lighter, and fresher than traditional Southern 'Old School' deep-fried fare while acknowledging culinary influences from the world beyond. Exceptional tapas menu, outstanding fresh local seafood and produce.
The bar at Breakwater exudes a lively energy with locals and travelers alike. Exceptional wine list with 75 wines by the glass.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Low Country, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 379-0052
  • Website
    http://www.breakwatersc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sami Mussman & Gary Lang
  • Private party facilities
    Breakwater Restaurant offers two private dining areas. The Wine Room offers a private dining experience for a party of up to 14. Our semi-private front dining room can accommodate a party of up to 25. For completely private events, Breakwater can accommodate groups from 30-70.
  • Location
    203 Carteret Street, Suite 102, Beaufort, SC 29902
  • Neighborhood
    Beaufort
  • Cross street
    Port Republic
  • Parking details
    Two parking lots are available one block away on Port Republic. Or there is street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hilton Head

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Breakwater Restaurant & Bar in Beaufort offers "amazing" food and "exceptional" service, making it a standout dining experience. The menu features creative dishes, from Tomahawk pork chops to lamb meatloaf, all beautifully presented. Guests appreciate the "attentive" staff, especially Lisa, who enhances the experience. Perfect for celebrations!

2,495 Reviews

  1. Arlene

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal beginning to end. Friendly helpful servers, off the charts food - beef tenderloin, lamb meatloaf, grilled Caesar salad one of the best ever. Was tempted by the tuna special but the meat will provide better leftovers - huge portions.

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  2. Joan

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation was for 5, so noise level wasn’t bad. Butter bean hummus and short ribs were delicious. My husband had shrimp and scallops and said it was really good. Can’t go wrong at Breakwater. We’ve been there many times

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  3. Paige

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Katie was an amazing server! She was attentive, friendly and a highlight to our dining experience. The braised short rib and hummus were our favorites of the night!

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  4. Elizabeth

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner. Had the special and it was fantastic. Fresh & delicious. Friendly and professional staff. Recommend.

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  5. David

    Charleston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. And Lisa our server was great.

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  6. James

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Beaufort. Consistantly good.

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  7. KAREN

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. Our server Lisa treated us like family, and Juliette is always attentive, too. It was lovely to not feel rushed at all. We were glad we chose to dine here tonight.

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  8. Judith

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great time and food here. We go often and love entertaining our out of town friends here.

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  9. Mark

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Somewhat disappointed. Service was slow & it wasn’t crowded. The drinks, though tasty seemed watered down but the Malbec was good. The fried green tomato app was excellent as was the grilled Caesar salad….but a tad overdressed. Fried shrimp were delicious, flavorful with a light dusted coating. The broiled shrimp were meh…not well seasoned & not as good as what you can get at Costco— the accompanying noodles with lemon caper butter sauce was also lacking so as to almost be flavorless. The ahi tuna were ok…but plain…no pop of seasoning, a missed opportunity. It was all a bit underwhelming given the high ratings. The potential is there, with some easy adjustments, maybe it was just an off night. (Breakfast over at Red Rooster Cafe was outstanding!)

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  10. ConstanceW

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent Juliette proved cheerful and awesome service

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FAQs

Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 379-0052.

Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort is rated 4.7 stars by 2495 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort

203 Carteret Street, Suite 102, Beaufort, SC 29902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Port Republic
  • Neighborhood
    Beaufort
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Low Country, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two parking lots are available one block away on Port Republic. Or there is street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sami Mussman & Gary Lang
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.breakwatersc.com/
  • Phone number
    (843) 379-0052
  • Private party facilities
    Breakwater Restaurant offers two private dining areas. The Wine Room offers a private dining experience for a party of up to 14. Our semi-private front dining room can accommodate a party of up to 25. For completely private events, Breakwater can accommodate groups from 30-70.

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