19 Best American Restaurants near Port Royal

“Great Place to relax and just unwind. Drinks are the cheapest in town and the camaraderie is great. Different nights have different things going on. Best night is Wednesday for burgers by the Sons of AMVETS! Excellent place to get info for VA claims. #amvets70“

“Joint frequented by locals. Peach perfectly poached sitting on top of goat cheese on toast sprinkled with peppery olive oil. Piquant rocket. Delicious.Lowcountry Captain was flavourful and rice al dente. Nice. Good beer and drinks. Friendly service. A true delight.“

“We walked in on Friday evening and immediately got a high top table in bar. Our server, Brooke, was very attentive, helpful, and friendly.My husband and I shared fried oysters and cornbread appetizers. Both were delicious. The gnocchi were, however, not just delicious but outstanding! Paired with the Purple Hands Pinot Noir, the browned butter, spinach and mushroom preparation was perfectThe atmosphere is modern with high ceilings, but still nice and quiet“

“The best comfort food I’ve had in a looooooong time. Please just bury me in their shrimp and grits when I die. My guest had the pimento Mac and Cheese with a lobster tail added on top. We could not have been happier. I couldn’t eat it all so brought home the remaining grits in a take out container and reheated them for breakfast. So happy. Thank you Hogshead!“

“Initial visit Thursday 2/29 was awesome. Delicious food and drinks. Atmosphere was nice. Friday 3/01 visit felt like we were rushed out of there by waitress although they were not busy and we were steadily buying drinks. We were not being obnoxious or just loitering. Weird. Based off my initial visit though, no complaints.“

“We were there for lunch. Unfortunately our timing was not so good and we were there after Sunday church. We had a 50 min wait. The wait was fine, the down side was there was no feed back as to the wait time.Other than that, the food was good and Wait staff attentive. Cute atmosphere and lots of food and gifts available for cash and carry. We plan yo go back but plan our visit better.“

“The staff is very friendly and easy going. The food is good overall. The wait time is unreasonably long, unfortunately. And the chicken was cooked a little too fast or at too high a temperature, and so it had a little of that rubber chicken texture. I think they have a problem with the timing of the cook line. But it's worth visiting.“

“Well the waitress was wonderful I can't remember when I've had a better waitress than this young lady that waited on me she made me feel at home the minute I walked in the door with what can I get you to drink before I even sat down she had to drink on the table as I was sitting down and said welcome this lady is a gym she needs a raise naturally I left her a nice tip the food was good the atmosphere was fine the place was fairly clean I will definitely go back just to see that lady again thank you so much for a wonderful breakfast ma'am“

“The service here was absolutely amazing. Both bartenders were very attentive, and all that, but the food was absolutely incredible! Anthony and Dez were the coolest, most up beat bartenders in bluffton. Talk about an atmosphere! I will 100% make this my regular spot in town. What a hidden gem“

“1st visit in town for wkend, customer service top notch from the hostess infectious smile to our lovely waitress the food we got the french toast bacon, sausage and breakfast tacos all were delicious. Your plate arrives hot so ur food is hot and tasty check them out we'll b back when back in town.“

“We dined here for family night and our group had a great time. The inside was very pretty and decorated nicely for the Christmas holiday. Staff was friendly. Beers were cold. Food was very good too!! Stroganoff, pilaf, chicken/sausage gumbo, steamed veggies, dinner rolls, lots of dessert choices.“

“Maria was the BEST! seriously the best food service I’ve had in recent memory. Her recommendation of the hush puppies was on point! Really surprised by this place! Also there is a plant based burger not listed on online menu, really nice to have the veggie option.Vegetarian options: There is a plant based burger not listed on online menu. Fairly certain it was beyond burger.“

“This is the Five Star Dive bar! A little rough around the edges but it's my kind of place. Million $$ views. I've been here many times. The Porkchop special one of the best pork chops I've had. Good inexpensive bar food and music as well!“

“Really enjoyed dinner of cheeseburger & fries, with a salad and my wife had a reuben & onion rings, with a fried mushrooms app. Nice, fun place with many good people. It's a friendly, welcoming place. We'll definitely be back often.“

“The restaurant ran out of propane, and so the server had to tell us that we could only order salads, grilled chicken or burgers. They gave us complementary early dining drinks, which we had already ordered. Poor on the restaurants part for not planning ahead since this was a Saturday dining experience. The server did the best he could. It would've been smart for a member of management to come to our table to offer an apology. “

“We just came in from out of town and arrived about 40 minutes before closing, so we were those customers everyone loves to hate. ? Our server was Dewey. He was very kind and patient. His customer service was second to none as he was very attentive to my nephew’s food allergies, even at the time we came in. He provided great recommendations from the menu and the food was delicious!! Compliments to Chef Tony! ?“

“After a long day heading back from MUSC in Charleston my wife and I were craving some steakhouse food. Living on Hilton Head there are not many options.Longhorn Bluffton never disappoints. My wife said her ribeye was one of the best she's had in years and it was cooked PERFECTLY. I always get the chop steak and it was soo-soo good! The salads they give are so big, fresh and delicious!I'm a detail guy and I notice the little things. I was watching an owner running food and asking patrons how everything was.I NEVER see that anymore. Nuff said.“

“First visit and it was pretty good. Wife had the breakfast burger and I had the meatball sandwich. They also have a few local brews on tap and a full bar. My wife was very happy with her Bahama Mama. Ask for Chris as your server. He was on top of things. He even gave some suggestions on places to visit in the area. We just moved here.“

“The Cat Island Club in Beaufort, South Carolina was course designer George Cobb's final design as he “passed the baton” to his understudy, John LaFoy who did a masterful job completing the work. When the course debuted in the summer of 1985, it was enjoyed by both locals and out-of-state residents and became one of the most desirable clubs in the area for years.However, after several years of neglect and poor management, the property was in disrepair and was subsequently purchased by Resort Development Partners (RDP) on June 1st, 2022. The company immediately called on LaFoy to help them return the golf course to its former glory. LaFoy and the staff at Cat Island Club have worked tirelessly to see that every mound, undulation, and contour has been restored to what both Cobb and LaFoy meant it to be.RDP hired Tim Mervosh, a golf industry professional with over 35 years of experience in the golf industry as General Manager. One of the first things Mervosh did was open up lines of communication between himself, RDP, and the membership base eliminating any doubt that RDP was “in it for the long haul!”LaFoy has done a wonderful job of blending Cat Island Club into its natural surroundings. Water comes into play on at least 12 holes and makes for a couple of Kodak moments from the 16th and 17th tees. The Port Royal Sound comes into play on six of these.As I stood on the first tee at Cat Island Club in Beaufort, SC, one of the members offered me some words of advice, “Favor the right side of the fairway.” I took his advice and hit it down the right side and, when I drove up to the ball, I could see why. There's a pond on the left side that is reachable from the tee. If you hit it left off the tee, you might get lucky and find a bunker! The water comes into play on approach shots to center or left pin placements. Looking back, I should have kept him around for the rest of the round!The views for Numbers 16 and 17 steal the show. As you stand on the tee box of the 118-yard par 3, 16th hole, you can’t help but be impressed by what you see behind the putting surface. Sixteen showcases South Carolina’s Lowcountry at its best with a boat dock beyond the green and countless miles of marshland behind that. The par 4, 17th hole is a dogleg left that plays 341 yards and starts with a tee shot from a manmade tee box in the middle of the marshland. Playing your tee shot over the marsh and down the left side of the fairway will leave a good angle into the green which is long and narrow.If you’re looking for a club where status is measured by how much you’re worth, how big your house is, or the car you drive, then Cat Island Club probably isn’t a good match. Membership here leans towards God, country, and family. Patriotism is also on high display here and with Parris Island nearby it’s no wonder! There are many Military veterans in the area and Cat Island Club is no exception. They’re easy to spot; they’re the ones standing at attention and saluting whenever Revelle plays at nearby Parris Island. When the course officially reopened, the Marine Honor Guard raised the flag and there was a flyover of F35 fighter planes; talk about impressive! LaFoy himself served in the Marine Corps.On my recent visit to the club, I was overwhelmed by how much use the swimming pool complex received. It includes a lagoon-style pool, a kiddie pool, an adult-only pool, and a jacuzzi. In case hunger or thirst overtakes you, there’s a full-service bar and poolside grill with a casual menu. It’s not unusual to find entire families here for the day.Cat Island Club is currently accepting new members. There are several membership classifications with low initiation fees and very reasonable monthly dues. It’s the best and most economical way to be a part of Cat Island Club and take advantage of everything they have to offer.“