Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits
Wondering where to find the 3 top restaurants in Beaufort, SC?
Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay St.
The Saltus Patio
If you’re looking for a delicious dining experience with great views, visit the Saltus River Grill overlooking the Beaufort River. Dine inside or on the outdoor patio. If you like Lowcountry style with a modern and worldly spirit, try the pirlau, crab bisque, shrimp and grits or the buttermilk fried chicken.
If you’re an oyster lover, you are in for an exciting evening where you can order char-grilled oyster with roasted garlic and parmesan or simply eat them on the half shell.
There are sushi and sashimi options to think about and classic skillet-browned crab cakes, smoked salmon, mussels and steak tartare.
Dinner with a view of the Beaufort River
Saltus never disappoints when it come to their bone-in ribeye served with four different sauces. Theirs an extensive wine list and an array of tempting desserts. www.saltusrivergrill.com
Breakwater, 203 Carteret St.
At Breakwater great attention is given to details in every aspect of the place. The glassed enclosed Wine Room opposite the bar showcases a wall of wines from around the world – the most extensive cellar in Beaufort, nearly all of it available by the glass.
Breakwater Wine Room
The Fresh Crab Stack Salad is a local favorite. It’s hand picked crab, grilled corn relish with fresh tomato and basil – light, bright and refreshing. The Cornmeal Dusted Diver Scallops are pan seared to a succulent perfection, served with sweet corn risotto and Tabasco beurre blanc. The grilled lamb can be either a tapa or a meal. These plump chops are coated with a savory herb crust, roasted rare and served atop a bed of rosemary grits with julienne snow peas and port mint demi. The bar noshes are outstanding. They serve Lamb Sliders, with toasty home-made mini-buns with minted yogurt, feta cheese, a pickle and the famous hand cut fries.
Breakwater never disappoints. Make your reservation and get ready to be spoiled. www.breakwatersc.com
Wren, 210 Carteret Street
Owner Anne Sergeant describe Wren as a restaurant with an urban edge that maintains a feeling of comfort. “It’s a great place for friends to meet.”
The vibe is a dramatic blend of ingredients and ideas with everything sourced and crafted locally. “Wren is all about choice and value which leads to repeat business,” says Anne.
You will find Wren Bistro and Bar to be a hip neighborhood restaurant that boasts a relaxing, yet upscale environment. They serve delectable dishes with locally grown ingredients, unique micro brews and carefully selected wines. Located in the heart of historic downtown Beaufort, it’s open for lunch and dinner.
Wren’s Famous Chicken Salad
Lunch includes their toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad – a local favorite. You cannot beat their Smash Burger, Fish Tacos and Crispy Thai Shrimp Salad.
Dinner is served starting at 5 pm with entrees like Mahi Mahi, Diablo Chicken, Shrimp and Grits, Crispy Flounder and Seafood Pasta.