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- PPattiBaltimore / Maryland •6 reviews5.0Dined todayThe food is absolutely fabulous! The bar tender and servers are excellent at what they do. We were treated like royalty.More infoMiramare ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Burton•4.7
- MMichaelSouth Carolina •25 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur server, Nicholas, made my 80th birthday experience as good as it could be. He is very personable, perceptive and competent.More infoSaltus River GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Beaufort•4.7
- MMargaretAsheville / Western North Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur guests really enjoyed the beef tenderloin with potatoes and asparagus was excellent along with the tuna tartare. The lemon martini was a favorite of our guest. The service was great as in our previous visits.More infoBreakwater Restaurant & Bar - BeaufortPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Beaufort•4.7
- GGeorgeSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2025Party of 4....three ordered very nice/full salad dishes and I ordered the Reuben...which was positively HUGE. It was great....but I had to eat it with knife and fork because it was so full/filling!!!! (That's not a bad thing). Service was timely, accurate and friendly.More infoWren Bistro & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Beaufort•4.7
- LLauraVIPSouth Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 27, 2024This place, decorated for Christmas, was a delight for the senses. Just the beginning The food was superb, every selection chosen, service impeccable- make a special night of it for yourselves!More infoThe Ribaut Social Club - Anchorage 1770Price: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Beaufort•4.5
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