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Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort, Beaufort, SC

Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort

4.7
4.7
2520 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 21 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 2,520 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Hilton Head

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort is a "local gem" offering an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" service and a creative menu that caters to all tastes. Guests rave about the "beautiful presentation" and "FRESH" seafood. Servers like Lisa and Jess are frequently praised for their attentiveness. A must-visit in Beaufort!

2,521 Reviews

  1. Andrea

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not our first time and definitely not our last ! The buttermilk chicken is the best !!

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  2. MichaelT

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice local high quality restaurant Menu needs a little update

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  3. Barbara

    VIP

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the tuna special for dinner and it was excellent!!! Rare tuna seared to perfection. Love Breakwater. Favorite place to dine in downtown Beaufort.

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  4. Sandra

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, excellent service and great atmosphere!

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  5. john

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 4 had a great experience at Breakwater. Food, drink & service was wonderful & we look forward to going back. Jess was terrific in making our dinner a memorable time.

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  6. Jill

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated New Years Eve AND a birthday here last night and it was absolutely perfect! The food was spectacular, great cocktails, wine, ambience and especially our waiter, Lisa! We will be going back!

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  7. Philip

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely, quiet New Years Eve. Happy 2025. See you again soon.

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  8. Donna

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakwater has become our anniversary tradition. It never disappoints.

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  9. Terri

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and atmosphere was excellent. Very clean and quiet and intimate setting. The food was just average. But the prices were pretty good!

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  10. madeleine

    Houston

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated in an area that was very cold, with cold air blowing over us. Although there was many other tables for 2 available elsewhere in the restaurant I had to ask the hostess 3 times to move us to a table in another location. The food was ok, nothing special. Our waitress Michelle was helpful and attentive. Overall a good experience but I would not return.

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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 2520 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 21 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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