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Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort, Beaufort, SC

Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort

4.7
4.7
2533 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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, 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,533 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Hilton Head

    Neighborhood 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.
2,533 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Michael

    Charleston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Gretchen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. renee

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    awesome meal and very nice ambiance ! will fo again soon!

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  6. Tom

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed speaking with the women tending bar and her colleague. They were both very helpful and fun to chat with. They provided excellent service.

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  7. DanielleC

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience!

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  8. Clark

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. The portions were a little small for the price, but the taste of everything was great! Service was pretty good, but they may be a little short staffed - we were there on Saturday night and our waitress was handling a number of tables. Overall, a good choice!

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  9. Charles

    VIP

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the fried chicken and it was wonderful. Definitely will have that again. The waitress was excellent and gave really good service.

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  10. Samuel

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Breakwater is one of Beaufort’s go-to restaurants for a good meal and great 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 2533 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 PM
Booked 15 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Additional seating options

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
  • 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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