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    Panini's on the Waterfront

    3.5 (425 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Pizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fried Shrimp Platter
    Ronnie T.

    Came down for dinner and decided to sit at the bar. This is a very lively restaurant, and a hot spot! I ordered a shrimp platter which was absolutely delicious and bountiful in terms of the quantity of food. Service was excellent as well. I cannot remember the name of the bartender, but she was also the manager of the restaurant, and my har goes off to her, because she was juggling multiple tasks and a bit overwhelmed, and through it all she still managed to provide me with amazing customer service. My recommendation is to hire a bartender and to let the Manager manage. Otherwise, check this spot out! Cheers!

    (top left) calamari, (center) fettucine alfredo with blackened chicken
    Jessie P.

    Came down from Charleston for dinner with a friend, be prepared to circle the block a few times looking for parking! Once inside, the hostess was lovely and got us a cute booth right away. The building used to be a bank so it has some really interesting features. The food is good but not life changing. It was more about the location (right on the waterfront) and the good service staff.

    Mixed Greens with Grilled Chicken
    Terri R.

    Panini's on the Waterfront Stopped in for lunch as we we've heard this is a cute little historic town. Walking in and being greeted by the hostess with zero social skills was not what I was hoping for. This is also known for their Waterfront view. She never even asked if we wanted to sit out there. On the menu I saw $2 side of fries. Can't go wrong there. But when the bill came, we were charged $4. The waitress said "we just changed our prices". I could only smile and say "Oh ok. Maybe you should start with that when you handed me the menu". Justin's chicken cheesesteak was terrible. It was so blah. The grilled chicken on my salad was plain. I should have ordered it with flavor I guess. The only good thing was the prices. Now I know why. #charlestonfoodie #pininisonthewarterfront

    Lo R.

    Highly recommend. Excellent food. Large portions. Reasonable prices. Short staffed, long wait. Nice bar but no bar service.

    Mediterranean Shrimp & Grits
    Cat M.

    absolutely loved the view and the food. Service was great, food came out fast and it was perfect. We had the Frogmore Penne and the Mediterranean Shrimp & Grits, excellent serving size and the focaccia bread the meals came out with was absolutely delicious. definitely be back.

    Mary S.

    This is the best place ever! Fabulous pizza I ordered the special crab cake salad it was delicious Service was spot on! Nothing bad to say!

    The bar inside the restaurant
    Landen Y.

    Full disclosure-we were bar hopping & snacking when we came here, so I can't say I've had the full experience. We came by early on Saturday evening after polishing off some beers and hot dogs over at Hop Dog and decided to get some patio beers at Paninis. There was a short wait, where we sat at the indoor bar before our table was ready. The staff were awesome and it looked like they all enjoyed being at work, which was nice. Once we were seated at the patio with drinks in hand, I took a look at the menu, which had we been in the mood for dinner, I doubt would have disappointed. We did order some calamari, which had an almond flavor to it, which was pleasantly different. Also- it had to be without a doubt was the biggest serving of calamari I've ever seen in my life, not bad for $12! All in all, we enjoyed ourselves and are looking forward to coming for dinner sometime!

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    Lexie K.

    Great location on the waterfront. The drinks and paninis were great - could've done without the antipasto plate. Service was good!

    Incredibly good stout

    The service was top notch. Our server, Octavia, was polite, attentive and courteous. She suggested menu options that will have use coming back for lunch. The food was delicious, I had the shrimp and scallops scampi and my wife had the clams and smoked salmon. They had this incredibly good stout called The Night Before from Westbrook Brewing Co. It was AWESOME. We sat out on the patio, so the view of the waterfront was nice.

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    Our waitress Michelle was great. Good suggestions for food. Great service and good sense of humor .

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    Food was amazing and our server Emma was on point. It certainly didn't hurt that the temperature was perfect. Highly recommend

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    A favorite for my family. Love the Tuscan pizza and Rosemary focaccia bread. Michele our server very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

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    It's very nice. Good quality food. Relaxing atmosphere. Smells great. Amazing fantastic.

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    10 months ago

    Love the shrimp app here and great beer selection and view/location. We love paninis!

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    1 year ago

    Nice. Birds are a problem on the outside deck. Food was okay, and we enjoyed our lunch.

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    Whether you are going for something on their lunch menu or dinner menu it's always amazing. Great atmosphere

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    Probably the best fried shrimp I've ever had! Great atmosphere and reasonably priced. Excellent service. Thank you James. We'll be back

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    Dockside Restaurant

    Dockside Restaurant

    4.1
    (813 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Back for our annual trip and review of Dockside. This is probably our favorite restaurant. Friendly…read morewait staff, excellent food and beautiful view. My only negative feedback is the temperature in there. I know it's hot outside but the restaurant is uncomfortably hot.

    Stopped by Dockside tonight and had a really enjoyable experience…read more I started with the coconut shrimp appetizer, and it was so good that I ended up ordering another round and just calling that dinner. The food exceeded my expectations, and combined with the waterfront setting, made for a great evening. The view is absolutely beautiful. In my opinion, Dockside has one of the better waterfront views in Beaufort. While it isn't positioned for a perfect sunset, getting there as the sun starts going down is well worth it. After dinner, taking a walk around the marina is a great way to end the night. Service was solid overall. Our server was patient, responsive, and did a great job taking care of us throughout the meal. The only minor issue we had was that when our food was delivered, the cocktail sauce for the shrimp was missing, and the team member who brought it out seemed a little annoyed when we asked about it. To be fair, our server quickly fixed the issue, and it wasn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things. I'm giving Dockside 4 out of 5 stars. Not because it wasn't very good--it was. I just reserve 5-star reviews for places that leave me struggling to find anything that could be improved. My biggest critique is really more of a personal preference than a complaint. Dockside is very seafood-focused, which makes sense given what it is. However, the non-seafood options felt somewhat limited. If you're bringing someone who doesn't enjoy seafood, there aren't a ton of choices outside of a few entrees. I'd love to see something simple added to the menu--a burger, chicken tenders, or another casual option--to make it easier to bring friends and family members who aren't seafood fans. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend Dockside to both locals and visitors. Great food, beautiful views, a relaxed atmosphere, and a place I'll definitely visit again.

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    Albergotti Grill

    Albergotti Grill

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    We got the opportunity to visit Beaufort, SC and while we were here we dined at the restaurant here…read moreat the hotel we were staying. The food was amazing! We ordered a Barefoot Moscato, Fish N Chips, Fried Fish Basket and a Shrimp Quesadillas . The Fish N Chips were light with a golden touch that was very flavorful with a batch of the most mouthwatering chips! The shrimp was made to perfection and simply delicious. Omg, the Shrimp Quesadillas were filled with Sautéed peppers, onions along with a blend of cheeses. The meal was amazing! Customer service was on point and perfect. Our server Katie was fantastic. She was very polite and professional making sure that our meal was the best. The ambiance was very lit, clean and beautiful. I highly recommend visiting this location for a great meal and service if you're here in Beaufort. Ohhh, let me not forget this drink called Tequila Sunrise. This was a very fruitful vibrant splash of happy times in a glass!! This drink was so good I was loving it. Great way to end a fun filled evening!'

    I visited The Albergotti Grill several times during my stay at the Holiday Inn in Beaufort, South…read moreCarolina. I was in town working the Grand Opening for a local grocery store. My bartender name is, Ashley. She offered sincere conversation, great customer service and above all ahe makes a "Mean" drink. The bar had drink specials nighly. To my surprise one of my favorite drinks (Crown Royal) became a special cocktail during my stay. My entire stay at the hotel was successful because of the customer service that I received from the front desk attendant KaDemia, and the best bartender, Ashley! I only dined in a few times and the chicken wings were delicious. The cook will fry them hard on request!

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    Peach Crown Royal cocktail
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    Wren

    3.9
    (402 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We decided to take a chance and dine at this establishment and we're not disappointed. Very casual…read moreatmosphere for food that is upscale. I had the shrimp and linguini. The sauce was excellent, the shrimp some of the most moist and flavorful I've ever eaten. My hubby had the tomato basil bisque and was very satisfied. The highlight was my friend's fried flounder. OMG. Perfection. Crispy, well flavored and perfectly prepared. Our server was Lelia and she was exceptional. Attentive, patient and she knows the menu. She was a true dear and made the dining experience one of our best.

    My husband and I went to Wren our first of 3 nights in town. We got reservations earlier that day…read more We were seating at a table where the sun was right in our face for the first 15 minutes and there were other tables out of the sun that were available. I ordered the Mahi which was really good. My husband got the pecan chicken. It was the first pecan chicken either of us had ever eaten that had cumin in it. My husband gave me a bite & it was so strong, I knew immediately what spice it was. NOT a good match with pecan chicken. Our waitress told us the desserts & my husband chose the chocolate cheesecake and I chose the lemon dessert I had seen pictures of here on Yelp with raspberry sauce. I mentioned that & she informed me that they didn't have the raspberry sauce tonight for some reason. Well, 10 minutes later, she brought out my husband's dessert and said the didn't have the lemon dessert tonight. That is something the servers should be told at the beginning of the evening!

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    The Therapist- highly recommended and highly appreciated- it was excellent!
    The Therapist- highly recommended and highly appreciated- it was excellent!
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    Behind the hostess stand

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