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CQ's, Hilton Head Island, SC

CQ's

4.8 (3392)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

What 3,392 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Hilton Head

    Best Overall

  • Hilton Head

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CQ's offers a charming, rustic ambiance with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive service." Known for its "unique atmosphere" and "delicious dishes," it has become a "hidden gem" and a favorite dining spot in Hilton Head. Guests frequently praise the "wonderful servers" and the "consistently high-quality experience."
3,392 Reviews
  1. Nick VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to dine at CQ’s every time we come to Hilton Head. Outdoor is clearly our preference. When we showed up this week, they were not set up for outdoor dining because of threatening weather. When we told the hostess we preferred outside, she immediately told a busser to set up a table for us outside. He jumped on it and we had a great, private dinner outdoors. The attached picture tells the story. They could not have treated us any better.

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  2. Denise VIP

    Charleston48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dining experience, with top notch attentive service and delicious food. We got she crab soup, salads, and for entrees, the scallops, flounder special, seafood pasta and tuna. For dessert, we had pistachio gelato. All were beautifully presented and were delicious. Wine and cocktail selection was terrific. The ambiance is a little rustic, as it is one of the oldest restaurants on Hilton Head Island, but it was charming and the accoustics were terrific so that we could have a lovely dinner with great conversation. The restaurant is walking distance to the marina, which made for a lovely stroll after the meal. We would greatly recommend this historic establishment for a special occasion or simple, a beautiful night out.

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  3. Nancy VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn’t disappoint! Perfect in every way. Had delicious drinks at the charming bar..our bartender Frank was delightful. Then moved to our table in the adjacent room. Our server , Michele was professional yet friendly. . She described specials expertly. I had the flilet mignon . It was cooked perfectly! Hubby enjoyed his shrimp dish! Diesnt get better than that!

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  4. Nancy VIP

    Charleston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on Mother’s Day 2025. Our server, Claudia, was perfect. From water service to descriptions of the specials, all the way to the end. Delicious food and service.

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  5. David VIP

    Charleston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleased with the food, service and value at CQ'S. My only issue is that when I made the reservation through Open Table, I was offered a $40 reward from all the points I have accumulated, and the app said to show the rewards card to the server when I ordered, which I did, but at the time the check was presented, I was told that management wouldnot honor the reward credit.

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  6. Al

    Naples29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was very nice. Had a wonderful meal for four and everyone thought their meal was better than most. The server was very attentive and polite. Really appreciate when someone excuses themselves for interrupting. I’ll be putting this on my go to list.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Sharon VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit to CQ's was all we hoped for and more. The food was all delicious and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and hospitable with just the right level of attentiveness. The location is lovely although since it is in Sea Pines it was necessary to pay the $9 Sea Pines entry fee. But, that would not be a deterrent to visiting this wonderful restaurant again.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Noreen

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious!! Favorite restaurant in Hilton Head! Staff very attentive and friendly! Lots of personal touches. Beautiful setting inside! Loved everything!

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  9. Samuel

    Coastal Georgia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal last night at CQ’s with a friend visiting from Charleston. I really like the ambience of CQ’s. The service was excellent and the food was superb. We split the squash blossom appetizer and a wedge salad. I had the flounder and my friend had the bouillabaisse. They were both delicious. Thank you CQ’s!

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  10. David

    Tampa9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was very friendly but had too many tables. We felt a bit ignored. The wait for drinks, bread, to place our order and ultimately get our food was quite long.

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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 3392 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for CQ's

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
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