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Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC

Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff

4.5
4.5
29 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
11 Village Park Sq, Bluffton, SC 29910

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Located in the heart of Wilson Village, Buffalos is a favorite gathering place for all and a community staple at Palmetto Bluff. Offering Lowcountry coastal dining, Buffalos recently underwent a complete renovation and menu refresh, featuring an oyster bar and rotating daily offerings. Guests can also choose from an extensive wine list or sample signature cocktails to tantalize their taste buds.

Buffalos is walk-in only for lunch and will take reservations as well as walk-ins at dinner. The bar at Buffalos is first come first serve.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bluffton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 29 people are saying

Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Great for brunch

  • Hilton Head

    Child-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buffalos at Palmetto Bluff offers a welcoming southern setting and a "delicious menu" with standout dishes like ribs and veggie burgers. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and exceptional staff, including noted servers like Jordan and Clint. Outdoor dining enhances the experience, making it a "beautiful spot" for casual yet high-quality meals.
29 Reviews
  1. juliet VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    So disappointing, this was one of our favorites in the past. Food and service were not good.
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded 6 days ago
    Juliet, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff. We strive to provide our guests with the best food and service, and it's disheartening to know that we didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration as we continue to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to show you the quality Buffalos is known for. Polina Campbell Buffalos General Manager

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  2. Christina VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience at Buffalo's continues to deteriorate each time we visit. On our most recent visit, April 12 we experienced problems with every aspect of our evening, from reservations, to slow service and inaccurate food and drink orders. When our drink order was delivered and we realized it was wrong, the manager came to our table and tried to re-serve us the same incorrect drink that had already been returned and tasted. Two beef entrees were ordered medium rare but came out medium well. They were sent back, and even the second serving was medium well - not even close to our preferred temperature. It was tough and flavorless. The chicken entree was dry and overcooked. Our daughter ordered grilled cheese and was brought chicken tenders. We have had high hopes for this restaurant since they renovated, and even thought that having the Montage hotel take over operations would result in a boost in service and quality. Instead, the menu is very basic and uninviting, and the service continues to disappoint. We will not be returning and instead will choose to dine at other restaurants on property.
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 17 April 2025
    Christina, We're truly sorry for your recent experience at Buffalos. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered, from the food to the service. We appreciate your feedback and it's important to us. We'll address these concerns and work on improving our service and food quality. We hope for another chance to provide you with the quality experience you've come to expect from us. Polina Campbell Restaurant General Manager

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  3. Patrick VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Really a bit of a mess...service, food, drinks...all of it.
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 7 April 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Patrick. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff didn't meet your expectations. We take your comments about our service, food, and drinks very seriously and will use them to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Polina Campbell Restaurant General Manager

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  4. Jeffery VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent varied menu. One of the best for dinner. Food was delicious and service was wonderful.
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 7 April 2025
    Hi Jeffery, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our varied menu and found it to be one of the best for dinner. It's great to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience for all our guests at Buffalos. Polina Campbell Buffalos General Manager

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  5. Reed

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were lucky to have Jordan as a waiter and Ariel and Luke as servers. Such a great team. The food was awesome (wife had salmon and I had the flat iron steak). Not as fancy as River House, which we appreciated. More casual and laid back. I selected the Carrot Cake for dessert. It was outstanding!
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 7 April 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Reed! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our team to be great. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience and it sounds like we hit the mark for you. We're glad you enjoyed the flatiron steak and especially the carrot cake. We hope to serve you again soon at Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff. Polina Campbell Buffalos General Manager

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  6. Barbara

    Chicago37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was wonderful. I have already book another reservation.
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 10 April 2025
    Barbara, Thanks for the great review! We're thrilled you had a positive experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We'll continue to work hard to exceed expectations Polina Campbell Buffalos General Manager

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  7. David

    Coastal Georgia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had brunch on the screened porch. Our fabulous waitress has been our server dozens of times through the years. She is always pleasant, personable and has great recommendations! I had the delicious veggie burger with the awesome sweet potato fries. My sister had the tasty tuna melt which she loved and my BOL had the ribs which he described as “perfect”! Good food and majestic scenery…excellent!
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 29 March 2025
    David, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed Buffalos. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Looking forward to seeing you again! Polina Campbell Buffalos General Manager

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  8. victoria VIP

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and service excellent. Delicious meal of slow roasted prime rib and homemade carrot cake. Highly recommend.
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 7 April 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Victoria! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our slow-roasted prime rib and homemade carrot cake. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We always strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals at Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff. We look forward to serving you again soon. Polina Campbell Buffalos General Manager

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great changes to the menu. First time in a while that I saw multiple things I wanted to try!
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 20 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Buffalos. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us continue to improve. We look forward to serving you again soon! Polina Campbell General Manager Buffalos

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  10. Cathy

    Charleston12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and our server couldn’t have been sweeter!
    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffResponded on 16 March 2025
    Cathy, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to know that you loved Buffalos. Our team works hard to ensure Buffalos meets your expectations, and it’s great to hear that we succeeded. We can’t wait to welcome you back! Polina Campbell Buffalos General Manager

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FAQs

Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 706-5455.

Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff is rated 4.5 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff

11 Village Park Sq, Bluffton, SC 29910

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bluffton
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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