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Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort, Beaufort, SC

Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort

4.7
4.7
2540 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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, Regional American (Low Country), Regional American (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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,540 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Hilton Head

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Breakwater Restaurant & Bar in Beaufort stands out for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," with highlights like the seared tuna and fried chicken. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and inviting atmosphere, making it a top choice for special occasions and regular dining. Patrons find it consistently "wonderful," ensuring memorable dining experiences.

2,540 Reviews

  1. Joey

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent from beginning to end. From starters to dessert.

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  2. Melissa

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service. One of our favorite places to eat in Beaufort.

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  3. April

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, but our server could’ve been better instead of treating us like actual people she wanted to treat us like we weren’t paying customers.

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  4. Stephen

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We went there for Valentine's Day, but with a very loud bar crowd and closely spaced tables, it was not particularly romantic. Food was good, but not great. My wife order the NY Strip. It was cooked properly, but one end was seasoned nicely while the other end was bland. I ordered the shrimp and scallops risotto. The scallops were delicious, but the shrimp were bland and some were overcooked. Similarly, the service was good, but not great. The waitress was pleasant, explained the specials, and took our orders. As happens often, moments after the runner brought our meals, she came by to ask how they were. We saw her again when we were done with the meal. Overall, a fine place to dine, but not as good as the prices would suggest.

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  5. Melissa

    VIP

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great!! Thank you to the hostess for the great table!!

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  6. Thomas

    VIP

    Atlanta

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an outstanding restaurant! We ate here last year while in Beaufort. This time was even better. I chose a high top table in the lounge…like being where there’s more activity. We had Ozzie as our waiter, and he was the bartender as well. He was excellent, great service with friendliness as well. I had Chicken with collards and selected broccolini instead of potatoes. My husband had the Filet with potatoes and asparagus. We both had the grilled Caesar. Everything was first class decadent! If we come back next year, we’ll have a third visit.

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  7. Karen

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time eating at Breakwater. We had originally made the reservations for two. At the last minute, we had friends come in to town and we asked to change the reservations to four. It was a busy night, but the were able to seat us in the dining room. We were very appreciative of that.

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  8. Michael

    Charleston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Juliet, was the best in all respects. We celebrated my wife’s 77th birthday and were very, very pleased with the service, food and ambiance. When dinner concluded, When dinner concluded Juliet presented us with a very tasty creme brulee. We are very happy customers.

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  9. Gretchen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated right away and offered beverages immediately. Our waitress was very helpful when we asked for details of dishes and their preparation. All the dishes were presented beautifully and tasted wonderful. Courses arrived quite quickly. A slightly more leisurely pace would have encouraged us to savor each course on its own. I'm sorry we hadn't discovered this restaurant earlier on in our visit to Beaufort, but what a wonderful meal to have on our last night.

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  10. Carl

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seared Tuna special was outstanding, staff was amazing as always. Thank you!

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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 2540 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Regional American (Low Country), Regional American (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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