RHETT HOUSE INN RECOMMENDED DINING
Breakwater Restaurant & Bar, 203 Carteret Street, 843.379.0052
www.breakwatersc.com
Chefs Lang and 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 past. The very popular Bar at Breakwater exudes a lively energy with a fun mix of locals and travelers. Huge wine list, including many by the glass. Walking distance. Parking.Open Tues. – Sun., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; bar later. Reservations required.
Emily’s, 906 Port Republic Street, 843.522.1866 www.emilysrestaurantandtapasbar.com
Very popular bistro with a huge tapas (large portion appetizers) menu, large variety of delicious Southern Comfort Food, and friendly, casual atmosphere. Restaurant and bar seating available. Walking distance. Open daily, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; bar open later. Reservations recommended.
Panini’s Café, 926 Bay Street, 843.379.0300 www.paniniscafe.net
Panini’s features unique and crispy stone-baked pizza, panini sandwiches, hoagies, and large salads in a family-friendly atmosphere. Dinner features pastas, fresh local seafood and hand-cut steaks prepared with Mediterranean flair. Full bar; indoor and outdoor seating on the Waterfront Park. Walking distance. Open daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Plum’s, 904 Bay Street, 843.525.1946 www.plumsrestaurant.com
Casual, eclectic waterfront dining. Voted “Best Beaufort Restaurant”. Homemade soups; Giant Salads; gourmet sandwiches, burgers, and po’ boys; pasta, seafood, and steak. Nightly specials; Oyster Bar; live music.. Indoor and outdoor seating on the Waterfront Park. Walking distance.Open daily, Lunch 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Dinner 5 - 10 p.m.
Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay Street, 843.379.3474 www.saltusrivergrill.com
Everyone’s favorite waterfront bistro. Upscale, Contemporary Southern Cuisine at its best; with seafood, fresh fish exquisitely prepared, fine cut meats, full menu sushi bar, and large oyster selection. Indoor and outdoor seating on the Waterfront Park. Walking Distance. Parking. Open daily, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Very popular – advance reservations strongly recommended.
Wren, 210 Carteret Street, 843.524.9463
A hip neighborhood bistro and bar which boasts a relaxing, yet upscale environment. Serves delectable dishes with home-grown ingredients, unique micro-brews, and carefully selected wines. Walking distance. Open Mon. – Sat.., Lunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Bistro at The Tooting Egret, 706 Craven Street, 843.521.4506
Located in the renovated Historic Beaufort Firehouse 3 blocks from The Rhett House, this upscale bistro has quickly become a Beaufort favorite. Like being welcomed into a (very) stylish friend’s home – beautifully presented, delicious dishes will thrill your eyes as well as your palate. Menu changes with the seasons to take advantage of fresh ingredients; wine selection also varies. Also contains an upscale shop full of exotic, unusual housewares, furnishing, and decorative accessories, and a floral designer. Walking distance. Open Tues., Wed., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
11th Street Dockside, 1699 11th St. West, Port Royal (29935), 843.524.7433 www.11thstreetdockside.com
Casual, family-friendly waterfront dining. Fresh-from-the-docks fish, crabs, oysters, clams, and other seafood; surf-and-turf specialties prepared while the sun sets over Battery Creek and Parris Island. Hugely popular; highly recommended by locals and visitors, who come from miles around (and wait in long lines) for Dockside’s delectable menu. Water shuttle from Beaufort Marina to 11th St. Dockside available seasonally. Extremely popular – esp. in summer months. Reservations not accepted, but guests of The Rhett House Inn receive priority seating and do not wait in line. Ask for details and directions at the front desk. Open daily, 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Palm & Moon Bagel Co., 221 Scott Street, 843.379.9300 www.palmandmoonbagelco.com
Wonderful selection of fresh bagels, coffees, baked goods, salads, soups, and Boar’s Head premium meats and spreads. Bagels are baked fresh in our shop daily. The specialty sandwiches are sure to be a favorite! Wi-Fi. Open Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Blackstone’s Deli & Café, 205 Scott Street, 843.524.4330 www.blackstonescafe.com
Blackstone’s menu consists of both breakfast and lunch. Fresh muffins and sticky buns or New York Bagels and lox, French Toast, or on Saturday, Pancakes topped with pecans, apples, or blueberries. Omelets of various flavors-shrimp, ham, veggie, and TexMex. The Homemade Corned Beef Hash is a favorite! Sunday’s are special at Blackstones with Homemade Crabcake Eggs Benedict!! Shrimp and Grits are our specialty. Mon. – Sat. 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
