Food is so amazing, Richard outs together some really unique combinations. The food is always off the charts, and don't forget to save room for one of Allie's desserts! read more

I am confused. Are Bluffton restaurants required to make their employees where a mask? As the server leaned in to put my plate down his unmasked face came very close to mine and vise versa. If he was not going to wear a mask I would at least try to social distance. FYI, none of the other employees wore a mask. As far as the food and drinks go, the wine prices are higher than neighboring restaurants. For instance, the Rombauer Chardonnay was $20 a glass. My grouper was $42 with a side of cold bean salad and my husband"s pork was the same price with a side of cold potato salad. I was disappointed. Ambience is nice. But if you are concerned about the virus- Do Not Go There! read more

When traveling, I prefer to try the local restaurants and sometimes I really treat myself. I read reviews for Pour Richards and decided to give it a try. Well... the place was packed! I was hoping for a seat at the bar. The couple ahead of me said, 'good luck... if you don't have reservations...' Luck was on my side and one seat was open at the bar. I sat with some friendly locals who love the place. Steve was awesome - very personable and fun. The food and service were top notch. I had a wedge salad and the scallops small plate. And even though I didn't need it, I had to have the butterscotch (with Macallan) creme brulee dessert. The menu changes daily... so not sure if or when these items will make a reappearance. So go here! But to make sure you can get in... make reservations... even at the bar! Enjoy! read more

A top end eatery, Rib Eye ctr cut, dead on great Halibut, OK, just OK Chicken, not good, too much curry Veal Chop, good taste but very tough. The table was shaking as I was cutting. Decor and comfort no not great, kinda bare Service great, spot on. Soup had no depth, tasteless Salad, good and fresh Wine Selection, Excellent For 200 encl tip per couple, I expected more. I might have caught a bad night, to be fair. This place has a great reputation. read more

Great place for a fancy night out! The food is great. The only reason I don't give it five stars is because they don't do substitutions if you don't like a side item. read more

Pour Richards offers Excellent Menu Choices Such as Pork Bellies and a Large Variety of Pate's which are rare in the area. A Great Wine List as well as Superb Service! I started with the Quail with Braised Pork Belly Appetizer which was tender and delicious. Then, my next choice would have been the Oyster Pie, However, Pour Richards will only make it if the Oysters are in season. The Shrimp and Grits were Perfect, as well as my Dates Dish, The days Special "Grouper". If you're looking for fine dining in Bluffton, I suggest getting a reservation at Pour Richards. It can get crowded! Enjoy, Chef Gary Curry read more

The food and wine is the best in Bluffton. Don't waste your money anywhere else. Great service and atmosphere. read more

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Pour Richards never disappoints - cept getting a table w/out reservation. Appetizer scallops are simply divine, and chef changes up sauces/toppings to keep you ordering repeatedly. Flatbreads are so mystical you'll want to never order another bland red pizza. Fresh grilled Seafood is the lure, here, of course..... Love that it is not a kid friendly place, and I've got 3 of them! Sometimes an adult needs a meal w/out the cries/whines of the littles, you know? Bartender Steve keeps you on your toes if can grab that rare open stool read more

The watermelon gazpacho and pan seared sea scallops were out of this world. Menu changes daily but based upon what we had I'm sure everything will be good. Don't forget the desert! The pastry chef is for real!! read more

I don't even know where to start- Pour Richard's will become a regular place for me to visit when I'm in town. A small group of us went and were all extremely happy with everything. The staff is so nice, knowledgable and passionate about what they do. (Plus, they support local which is always great!) Can't wait to return! read more

Firstly, make sure you have plenty of time before going here to eat. They're busy. All the time. And they take their sweet time to do everything, and they know it (but I think that's a good thing). Secondly- don't think about skipping dessert. Ally makes the most delicious things I have ever had the pleasure to eat. Coconut crème brulee was on the menu last time and it was phenomenal. Sitting at the bar, you could see them freshly whip the cream to complement the dessert. The food is pretty good. Like most restaurants around here, it's hard to find something to eat if you're not big on seafood. But you can never go wrong with the filet mignon there. The servers know what they're doing and do a great job telling the specials. Everything is very detailed and you can tell they put a lot of love in to what they do (chefs and servers alike). It also has a very homey feel, like somehow when you walk in it's like you're a long lost friend they haven't seen in ages. Would recommend to locals and tourists who are looking for fresh, local fare with a fun staff. read more

Tried this place a few weeks ago, and had the bronzed grouper. Let me tell you, it just melted in your mouth. One of the best fish dishes I have ever had. Everyone was accommodating on my wife's allergy, as compared to the May River Grill, in which they said how much of a problem it was making sure the food didn't have soy, which is my wife's allergy. As someone told me, that's the difference between a cook at the may river grill and A CULINARY CHEF at Poor Richards. Just try it for yourself, you won't be disappointed. read more

I came here a last summer with my parents when my fiancee and I were engaged as a celebration and absolutely loved the food and service! I was also excited to receive a $50 gift card from my Aunt and Uncle for Christmas! However, after my parents experience last night when my mother was called a mother fucker by a patron with a connection to a staff member, I can safely say that I will be ripping up my gift certificate and never giving this place my business again. What a despicable way to end a meal which was well in excess of $1000. Good luck and good riddance! read more

We're from out of town, staying with the in-laws for the holidays, and wanted to have a date night (sans kids) while we have the grandparents around to babysit. My in-laws recommended Pour Richards. Loved the decor and atmosphere immediately. The menu reads upscale American. Some Southern, French, Italian, Mediterranean influences. I was satisfied with the meal overall but I was definitely not Wowed. By the standards of this area it's probably better than most though. I ordered the Waldorf Salad, Grouper, & Milk Choc Chai Creme Brulee. My husband got the Pate, Lamb Osso Bucco, & Cheese Cake. The salad was pretty good and not over dressed -- definitely important for me! The pate was not all that good and too salty. The main courses were heavy on the salt but not to the point where I couldn't eat them. My Grouper fish was over cooked but the flavour of the dish over all (came with rice, wilted spinach, & a Mediterranean style tomato sauce) was very tasty. The lamb Osso Bucco was more impressive and perfectly cooked. Tender and falling off the bone (came with couscous, wilted spinach, and the same tomato sauce as my Grouper). I didn't try the Cheese cake but thought my creme brulee was quite tasty. It came with a little dollop of whipped cream with flambeed banana slices on the side; which I thought was a nice complement for the creme brulee. I was pretty full by this point and couldn't finish the dessert. We both had wine - I got a Portino size (1.5 glass) and hubby got 1 glass, as he was driving. The total bill came to around $150 which we thought was a hefty price for what we got and for this area. We could definitely have gone to a very fancy restaurant in the DC area for this price. Bottomline: If you're looking for somewhere to go for a special occasion or date in the Bluffton, SC, area then this place will definitely do the job. read more

Less than 2 years later, I'm back again. Still the best in town. Ribeye was perfect. Dessert was amazing. Some idiot customer can tell my mom to F-off anytime (dumb ass review mentioned here), I don't care, I want to hang with Steve and Richard and Ally. Best ever dinner hands down. Reviewing a place based on your mom making someone angry is lame, get off Yelp dum dum. Pour Richards is for the win always. read more

Everything about this place is great! The service is phenomenal and their menu is very diverse and everything I've tried was perfect. Their nightly specials are always worth checking out. read more

Found the local place in Bluffton. Our waitress couldn't have been sweeter (Leah) and so informative. As the menu changes each day, she was patient with a full explanation of all menu items. We opted for French onion soup(delicious), gumbo, and 2 small plate items. IT was the perfect amount of food. Lamb chops and scallops were delicious. We asked for some side spinach, which was an up charge but that was fine as it rounded out our meals. Great ambiance with low lighting and comfortable seating. read more

Omg, last night I had the best vegan lasagna, ever! It was the perfect balance of fresh vegetables, tomato sauce, and homemade pasta that was so light it could float. The chef personally invited me to try it and assured me that I would love it! He was on point, I would go back today for seconds, but they are closed on Sundays. Thank you Rita for taking me to Pour Richard's!! And much love to the chef!! read more

I found it to be overrated and overpriced. The waitstaff wasn't very friendly. We were a party of four and are locals. And we would not be back. Lots of better places to go with better service read more

Luckily, the hostess was so rude I didn't have to eat here. Go next-door to La Norteña. When they are that rude at the front door, just walk on bye read more

The food here is fantastic, and the service is fantastic. The only negatives are the fact that the chef won't do substitutions, and the prices are steep. read more

I just have to comment on some of the other reviews, first of all Richard the head chef isn't there to entertain you, he is there to feed you, which he does very well. He has his favorites that go in because they are friends. If he gives them more attention it's because they know eachother and it's not his job to be your table side entertainment. Also this place should be 5stars but there is one group who is having a fit that another customer called them a mean name for complaining rudely all night. But anyway, Best atmosphere in town. Food is great, but getting to know the crew is so much fun. Richard is a hoot! Very friendly family feel. I always feel very welcome. read more

This is a wonderful place. Make a reservation, and don't be weary of sitting at the bar. The southern french onion soup is awesome. I recommend any of the seafood specials. Definitely a locals place as the kitchen staff will talk to customers. The chef is amazing and the wine list/beer list is legit! Not a dessert person, but they are divine here!!! read more

We picked this place last minute for date night and we were very impressed! Food was on point (salmon and swordfish were to die for), service (Steve is a character) was great and ambiance was laid back. We sat at the bar and watched the chefs behind the scenes as we sipped our drinks. We well definitely come again. read more

French Onion soup is so on point its unreal. But their crab rangoon pizza....*drool* I wish I could have some now. This place is somewhat of an older crowd but their food speaks for itself. We had several things on the menu and I can't say 1 negative thing about it. (Wouldn't recommend this place for kids though) read more

Good atmosphere. Wait staff was upbeat and friendly. I have been here twice, I have to say food has been average. I really want to say the food was great but I cannot. read more

Buyer Beware (especially if you are a tourist)!! Menu does not match what you are served! I ordered a wedge salad with blue cheese and received a chopped salad of romaine and mixed greens instead. I ordered a rose wine and received a white wine and was told that it was a really light rose. Not! I held it up to the light and there is no way I was served a rose yet waitress swore it was, making me feel foolish for asking. I should have asked to see the bottle! I should have suspected something was up when I saw the small open kitchen consisted of a diner griddle which explained the greasy food. When we received the menu, it was $10 more than what I saw online even though they claim to change the menu everyday. I ordered grouper with roasted corn and tomatillo salsa with sautéed spinach and a side of black beans and also chorizo fredo for $38 (yikes, especially for its location!). What I received was a really small piece of fish with cold tomatillo sauce from the jar and frozen corn that was no where near being roasted and also cold. The black beans tasted like they were served directly from a Progresso can and sadly the chorizo fredo that was supposed to be a pilaf was just a lousy Rice-a-Roni overcooked and soggy with not a trace of chorizo (or chorizo flavor). I couldn't even eat it because it was so soggy and cold. I have eaten at other high end restaurants nearby that charged the same or less and can't compare to this mess that I was served. I hate to be hard on a restaurant but this is one case where I cannot hold back because for $155 for my husband and I, we were truly ripped off and I'm embarrassed to not speak up at the time or return our plates. They knew we were tourists and blatantly took advantage, thinking we were sucker and unfortunately I let it happen. Please watch out for this restaurant and don't be fooled by the menu!! read more

Absolutely fabulous! Perfect for date night. Great food and atmosphere we will be back and recommend Pour Richards to our friends.

Absolutely fell in love with the place...great atmosphere... great service... great staff...but most of all fantastic and creative foodies to delight our pallette!!! From the in house smoked duck breast egg roll to the old school filet on top of hash browns and then Ally's terrific chocolate dessert we thought we had died and gone to heaven!!!You are crazy not to try this restaurant in Bluffton,Sc!!! read more

Great place with several options for your budget. We went with friends and experienced excellent service. Our server was probably the best we'd ever experienced. She provided very detailed descriptions of menu options, installing the same amount of love that I'm sure the back of the house gives to every dish. The food was excellent--we had the southern French onion soup, the spinach craisin salad, the cornbread stuffed quail small plate and the scallops st. Jacques. The wine selection is small but contains some really great wines. The entrees are pricey, but you could easily get away with a small pizette or a salad and small plate as your meal. read more

Just got back from great meal at Pour Richards after meeting friends from our home town, Crown Point in Indiana. Was recommended by them since they live in Bluffton. Great drinks, service, meals and dessert. Best goodie place we have experienced including Neo and Hogsheads Tavern. Would recommend highly. Our group opted for crafted drinks, soups, salads, seafood meals, multitude of pizzas and great dessert. All were the finest we have had on Bluffton in informal setting. Great night. read more

Had a fantastic dinner last night with my family, that's includes our 5 year old who enjoyed a very good wood fired pizza! Richard our server and chef Richard and his wife showed that southern hospitality is alive here in the low country. The warm greeting when we entered, they made us feel welcome and we appreciate that experience. The cod, the grouper were well presented, hot and flavorful and paired very nicely with our bottle of Steele Chardoney. Thank you Pour Richards we will be back next weekend. read more

I would love to give this place a 5 star review, the service is wonderful and every meal we've had, has been great, until this last time. Unfortunately, rather then the chef understanding and realizing that the food was burnt, he decided to cuss us to another table. So. We have to say, if your food is cooked correctly, it will be great, if it's not, watch out. read more

A visit to Pour Richard's is required when we Angelenos travel to Bluffton in the HHI area. We are never disappointed. Tonight's fare started with a deeply rich beef broth for a Southern style French Onion soup. The person scrapping off the baked-on cheese topping from the bowl with her knife was me. I think my husband was embarrassed because he offered to buy me a second one. But, I just couldn't, else I would not have had room for the "nekid" grouper, a thick piece of fresh fish charred on the outside and succulent on the inside. If I could cook it like that at home, I would, but I can't, so I don't! Know what I mean? Let's not talk about dessert because I had already forgotten my table manners on the first course. If you noticed someone licking her spoon, it wasn't me. Once again, Leah was our waitstaff. Talking food with her is, well, sorta sexy, because her menu descriptions are mouth-watering. read more

We had a reservation for 12. It took 2 hours for dinner. We had to ask for bread at one point. We ate dinner after 10 pm. Upon leaving, we spoke with a client of the restaurant ( who had some connection with the restaurant). We mentioned that we enjoyed it but had to wait a long time for dinner. He called us mother fuckers for being impatient for food. We actually felt unsafe in the restaurant speaking with this person .Sadly, for us, out last visit there was when our son got engaged several months ago. What a special day that was for our family but now it is so tainted. read more

Horrible dining experience. Overpriced and the owners are too intent in taking care of their rich clients from Bluffton. My steak was overdone and the food is bland. The only highlight is Jordan an extraordinary server. It's too loud to have conversations....like being in an overpriced locker room. There are better restaurants in Bluffton and in HIlton Head. Skip this place. read more

As much as we love May River Grill, we have fallen head over heels with Richard and Ally of Pour Richard's in Bluffton. I know, you are saying right now......Bluffton, SC??? Good healthy food?? YES...and it is here in this tiny strip mall located near a car wash. I would definitely recommend ordering any specials that Richard may have for the evening. In fact, half the time, we never open the menu. The fish is cooked to perfection every time and the bruschetta is so flavorful. The only negative I have about this restaurant is that the decor is a little sparse and there needs to be more "softness" which may include rugs or upholstered dividers to create more of an ambiance and reduce the noise level. Other than this, we tip our hat and compliment the chef and staff on the mouth watering creations served daily. read more

Never have I paid so much for so little! The appetizer that was supposed to be oysters had 3 without any oysters under the topping and the others so small they may have not been there. We are a coastal town, 'cmon! The restaurant was extremely warm, too. The service was excellent, though. read more

I would give it five stars if they would renovate! I love the food but the atmosphere really needs to revamped. Despite that we still go on average once every 2 weeks as its my husbands favorite restaurant. The gumbo was great! read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time this weekend. The food was very good. I had a crab cake which was delicious. The farmers salad was very good, with watermelon radish in a decorative way. I would have liked some blue cheese on it, but very good as it was. The decor I nice, with an open kitchen. No cooking smoke or orders were noticed. We will return! read more