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Octagon - Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

4.6
4.6
98 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Octagon welcomes guests to a lively gathering place where tales are told, laughter lingers in the air, and nothing is taken too seriously. Cocktails, food and life are shared in this social hub. A namesake to the “Octagon House,” one of the first plantation homes that stood on the Bluff in years prior to the Wilson era, Octagon features sharable bites, classic cocktails with a creative twist, locally crafted beers and our Signature barrel-aged Artillery Punch.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily: 7:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Bar Menu 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 836-6210
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Beriau
  • Private party facilities
    The Vine private room gives you the feeling of exclusivity as well as an opportunity to look out over the water inlets that connect to our beautiful May River. By using your private walkout onto the Octagon deck, your group may be able to see the beautifully painted sunset sky.
  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Cross street
    477 Mt Pelia Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cooking Unplugged: Grains of the Lowcountry

    Jan 18, 2025 only
    Unplug from the hustle of daily life and reconnect with the simpler things in life with our Cooking Unplugged monthly series. Led by our Executive Chef, this January class celebrates the Roots of the Lowcountry as we explore the rich flavors of red rice, okra, and local shrimp in partnership with Rollen Chalmers of Rollen’s Raw Grains, a local farmer with generational ties to Palmetto Bluff. Discover the heart of Lowcountry cuisine while savoring the joy of being fully present. Complimentary

What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Hilton Head

    Great for brunch

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • Hilton Head

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octagon at Palmetto Bluff delights with "kind, accommodating service" and "melt-in-your-mouth" dishes. Diners rave about the "phenomenal" cocktails and "delicious" seafood options. This scenic spot offers a "peaceful and beautiful" waterfront dining experience. While prices can be steep, the "fantastic" atmosphere and attentive staff make it a worthwhile visit.

98 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Foods good, everything else is least to be desired. If you like $34.00 martinis while eating in an upscale college cafeteria, with screaming children, choppy layout, crowded bar and bright lighting then I would highly recommend the Octagon. Love Palmetto Bluff, but for the price eating at octagon is not worth the dinner reservation. Only for lunch. I Would recommend Riverhorse, and if the Montage cant get you into Canoe Club, then eat at riverhorse or bluffton for fine dining. The Montage gets you because if your staying on site and all there restaurants are booked….which happens, your stuck. They simply can charge whatever they want. Blackberry Farm does the same but atleast they can justify the food service and ambience.

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  2. Donna

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the perfect selection for a Christmas lunch for those of us who didn’t want to cook. The food was great, service excellent and we had a wonderful time in a beautiful location.
    Octagon - Palmetto BluffResponded on December 29, 2024
    Good Evening Donna, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Christmas lunch at Octagon - Palmetto Bluff. It's great to know that our food and service met your expectations. We're also pleased that you appreciated the beautiful location. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Octagon - Palmetto Bluff Management Team.

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  3. Bari

    VIP

    Chicago

    67 reviews

    2.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Realizing it was Christmas Eve, expectations were not high for service. Our poor waiter was in the weeds and we sat for an hour before we were served corn bread. The table behind us came in after us and finished and left 30 min before we were even served. The quality of food was beyond awful. Everything was cold, the sides were small and cold, and the food was not what we are accustomed to getting at a montage property. The prices for the portion size were too high. 60$ for four pieces of crispy rice and the price of the steak for the portion was ridiculous. The back room needs to be made to feel like the front of the restaurant, not a forgotten room with bright lights and no atmosphere. Overall, it was one of the worst dinners we have had at the Montage. We will try again in the future on a day that is less busy, hoping this was a one off.

    2 people found this helpful

  4. Cindy

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was extremely slow. Orders were inaccurate. Appetizers were delivious but we sent the main entrees back. They were over cooked, cold, tasteless, oversalted, and poorly presented.

    2 people found this helpful

  5. carol

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter forgot our appetizer course and brought out all the sushi on one plate without explanation of what was what. Not a great experience given the price of dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Helen

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasure to enjoy a meal here! Staff, food and ambiance are fantastic.
    Octagon - Palmetto BluffResponded on December 29, 2024
    Hi, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your meals at Octagon - Palmetto Bluff. Our team works hard to provide fantastic food, ambiance, and service, so your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Kacie

    VIP

    Tahoe

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday brunch—no brunch. Either breakfast until 11 am or lunch. Limited menu

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  8. Debbie

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were wonderful. Autumn was great as was the food. The truffle fries are a must have as is the Seafood Salad. This is my third lunch there and will be back again soon. The atmosphere and ambiance are lovely as is the entire Montage Resort as well as the Palmetto Bluff neighborhoods.
    Octagon - Palmetto BluffResponded on December 29, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Dallasdeb! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Octagon - Palmetto Bluff. Your compliments about our truffle fries, Seafood Salad, and service are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience for our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark with you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Octagon - Palmetto Bluff Management Team

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  9. Fred

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    really good consistent food, but getting pretty expensive
    Octagon - Palmetto BluffResponded on December 29, 2024
    Hey FredW, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it to be consistently good. We always strive to provide our guests with great value and we're glad to know that we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  10. Amy

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and ambience! Loved the patio decorated for the holidays.
    Octagon - Palmetto BluffResponded on December 29, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance at Octagon - Palmetto Bluff. It's wonderful that you chose to celebrate the holidays with us and we're glad we could make it a memorable one for you. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon.

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Octagon - Palmetto Bluff is rated 4.6 stars by 98 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 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

477 Mount Pelia Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    477 Mt Pelia Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
  • Neighborhood
    Bluffton
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily: 7:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Bar Menu 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Beriau
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (843) 836-6210
  • Private party facilities
    The Vine private room gives you the feeling of exclusivity as well as an opportunity to look out over the water inlets that connect to our beautiful May River. By using your private walkout onto the Octagon deck, your group may be able to see the beautifully painted sunset sky.
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