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Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort, Beaufort, SC

Breakwater Restaurant & Bar - Beaufort

4.7
4.7
2512 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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 2,512 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

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    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!

2,512 Reviews

  1. madeleine

    Houston

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Donna

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Again, we were not disappointed. This is by far our favorite fine dining restaurant in Beaufort. Great food and great service!

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  3. Katherine

    Charleston

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    5pm reservation was a good idea. Went from quiet to energetic by 6pm. Food and drink were both good, as was the service.

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  4. Ellen

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's always a nice place to dine and the staff is always very pleasant and helpful.

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  5. Angela

    VIP

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Breakwater delivered! It was our wedding anniversary, and I felt as if we were treated like royalty. The food was beautiful and delicious, and our server was attentive without being intrusive. This is one of our go-to spots for special occasions and will continue to be.

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  6. John

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Katie our server struck just the right tone, so professional!

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  7. Joanna

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible, service was attentive. Overall great experience, highly recommend!

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  8. Rick

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good experience overall. Would not order pork chop unless tender cut promised.

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  9. David

    VIP

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good and Lisa and Juliette are great servers.

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  10. John

    VIP

    Charleston

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little restaurant in Beaufort. Had the seafood special Ahi Tuna, which was delish, better half had the short ribs on grits, equally delish. Wines were very good. Service and ambiance was very good. We will be back!

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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 2512 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 16 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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