Amazing experience at The Bluffton Room! Very upscale and delicious. Wonderful atmosphere in Olde Town Bluffton. Full bar and elegant for a romantic dinner, special occasion or just an awesome meal! Service was top notch! We went for our anniversary and a little card greeted us at our table. Tiana, our server was absolutely fantastic! The attention to detail and service was great. The food was fresh and presentation was elegant. Large wine/drink menu and lovely dishes. I had the Pork Chop and it was SO GOOD!!! My husband had the English Cut Prime Ribeye. Really large portions, we had the special baked oysters and the house salad. We had the key lime pie and skillet brownie for dessert. Tiana even brought us over glasses of champagne to celebrate our anniversary. Very reasonable prices for upscale dining. We will be back!! read more

See all

Corey and Anthony do an amazing job and really take care of their customers. Get there early though. There was a line waiting for them to open up. We had the Carpaccio, foie gras, Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, and Key Lime pie. All was amazing! The BEST Key Lime pie I've ever had (I've a had a LOT). The drinks are on point! Definitely recommend visiting this place if you can get it. read more

I am an asthmatic and this morning I came down with a severe reaction to pine pollen, which caused me to cancel our reservation for today. I certainly didn't want to be coughing loudly during our meal and causing discomfort to other patrons. If we had gone to dinner, I'll sure the manager would have asked us to leave. I called to cancel and was told I would be charged $100 for the party of four, even though I was coughing on the call and told the lady I was planning to see my doctor this afternoon. "Sorry, no exceptions" I was told. Now I will be certain to tell many people as possible about their inflexible policy even when severe sickness is involved. read more

See all

Outstanding. Party of two. Caesar salad, potato leek soup, smoked trout appy, NY Strip (prime and cooked to perfection), white bolognese and bananas foster. Everything was excellent. Riley was our server. Very professional and attentive. read more

Everything! Fabulous and memorable experience. A must while in Old Town! Have a "Cooper" at the bar while you wait.

best restaurant and service in Bluffton & Hilton South Carolina, best seat are at the bar

Perfect spot for a special night out - very intimate and chic, and the staff was kind from start to finish. Seated exactly at our reservation time. Our server, Anthony, was incredibly sweet and attentive, and Cory behind the bar made great drinks. Between the two of us, we had Caesar salads, grilled calamari, carpaccio, cocktails, wine, a 14oz filet mignon, prime rib, and finished with key lime and coconut pie. The filet literally melted in my mouth, and the prime rib had an insane crust--both cooked to perfection. We can't think of one negative thing to say. Amazing food, service, and experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

See all

A perfect dinner....... Atmosphere is intimate and comfortable. Service was impeccable, Anthony was attentive and paced our meal beautifully. We had the Octopus and it was tender and perfectly grilled. The porterhouse for two was flame grilled to perfection and melted in our mouths. The bananas foster prepared table side was the perfect finish to our perfect dinner. read more

The Bluffton Room - Porterhouse medium rare and broccoli rabe. - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

See all

Went to Bluffton Room on our honeymoon in October 2025. This restaurant is hands down amazing! But the best part of all was the experience the bartender, Cory, provided at the bar. That's my guy for real. Hospitality at its finest. My wife and I always reflect on how much fun we had here. Btw, order the banana flambé...you won't regret it! read more

The Bluffton Room - Martini - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

We celebrated an anniversary last Saturday and had an amazing evening. From walking in and speaking with the adorable hostesses to our server Tianna to all of the staff that refreshed our water, carried out bread service, served our appetizer and meals...the service was outstanding. Everyone was exceedingly pleasant and professional. My husband casually mentioned that I don't eat meat or seafood and Tianna suggested I allow the Chef to put together an impromptu vegetarian plate. It was outstanding! The Dirty Martinis were excellent and so was the cauliflower tempura. The food was wonderful, the service top notch and the atmosphere/ambiance just lovely. We will definitely return. Thank you, Blufton Room, for making this anniversary extra memorable! read more

11-9-24 8pm reservation Open Table 1800th milestone review!!! This review is a pleasant surprise and definitely the best dinner we have had this year. As we are new to the area as well as South Carolina a new neighbor and friend suggested the place for us to dine at early Summer. Unfortunately at the time we could not get a reservation. I tried again for my birthday in September but even with over a month's notice totally booked. So I was totally surprised on an early Saturday morning when I went on Open Table and a reservation was available for the same day. Note they do take your credit card for a deposit for a no show. I definitely grabbed the reservation as 8 o clock was perfect, as we were used to eating later and it is preferred. As the day went on we got a call saying there was a cancellation if we would like to come earlier but hubby declined as we didn't want to arrive late as we were already prepared for 8. Once we arrived we were confused on where to park but noticed the lot next door. After we parked we could see it was valet so we tipped him although he did not take our keys and said he was packing up shortly. As we were greeted by the hostess she checked if our table was ready. We made our way to the table. There was two tables for two but hubby preferred the one closest to the wall not the one next to the bar. The hostess had to check if it was ok and it was. Now normally I detest a small table for two. However since it is a small footprint of a restaurant we were fine with it. Also the table was unusually long so that assisted in handling all the dishes we would order. Our server was spectacular. We started with cocktails and I ordered a speciality drink from their menu 15 Promenade New Amsterdam $13. vodka, basil, cucumber, fresh lemon cardamom syrup, ginger beer. Hubby had his usual Hendricks and Tonic. For appetizer I had the Foie gras $24. and the halibut $45. for the main course. Both were specials they had off menu for the day. Hubby had the Grilled Artichoke $14. to start and a 10 oz Filet $66 that needed no knife as it was soft as butter. Also ordered a side of Madeira Mushrooms $12. there was so much we took home the leftovers and added to our omelettes which was amazing. For dessert I skipped and hubby took a Chess Pie $12. with coconut home. The next day he shared a bite and it was delicious. Definitely a special place that is luckily so close to home. Hopefully I am able to get in here again in the near future. Note they are closed on Sundays and Mondays. The server explained that there is a line outside when they open for the 18 spaces at the bar. There you do not need a reservation. read more

See all

Love this restaurant. Very intimate seating, fabulous food, and the waitstaff is expertly trained. Do not hesitate to go.

We had a great time at this restaurant for their happy hour at 5 PM. I believe that's the time it started. We came with two friends who are locals and taught us that if you don't have a reservation, and you would like to eat here you can come right when they open and sit at the bar, they have a very large bar that seats around 12 to 15 people. But you have to get in line at the door before they open. The food was well worth it and my cocktail was delicious. I enjoyed the Korean barbecue chicken sandwich. It was a little sloppy to eat, but delicious. My cocktail was like a margarita with jalapeños in it or jalapeño tequila. Equally tasty. read more

See all

This was my wife's and my first time to The Bluffton Room although it certainly will not be our last. Everything from food to service to ambiance was outstanding. Our server, Dana, was extremely outgoing, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the menu. She took us on a detailed tour of the menu since we were first timers and gave us her excellent recommendations. We started out with the grilled caesar salad and she crab soup. We think of ourselves as she crab soup aficionados and this was one of the best versions we have had in the low country. The soup had an abundance of crab and had a luxurious and smooth consistency. The grilled caesar was light and a perfect start. Next we shared a porterhouse for 2. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and sliced beautifully with some sliced mushrooms, pearl onions and a grilled tomato for flavor and color. The steak was seasoned perfectly with salt and pepper and was absolutely delicious. The steak also was accompanied by 2 sides and we chose mushrooms and brussel sprouts. The mushrooms were rich and earthy and accented the porterhouse perfectly and the brussel sprouts were a lovely green vegetable to go along with the porterhouse. They were sautéed perfectly and had the perfect amount of chew. For dessert, we had cappuccinos and shared the espresso creme brûlée. My wife said the brûlée was one of her all time favorite desserts and I agree it was sensational. The cappuccino was also fabulous. It was a lovely dinner and the pacing was perfect and relaxing. Dana led a service team that was outstanding and the restaurant is warm and charming with a beautiful bar and long window that makes for great people watching. A well deserved 5 stars. Look forward to being back soon. read more

See all

So, we've been here for dinner and absolutely loved it, but people told us to try the bar menu...which you can only get at the bar. Now, they also mentioned that the line starts early for the bar seats since there's no reservations at the bar...first come, first served. Let me say...WORTH THE WAIT IN THE LINE!!!! Cory, our server at the bar was truly amazing! He was so attentive to everyone, but what amazed us the most was his memory of his guests. He actually was making the "regulars " their drinks as they walked in the door. By the time they picked their seats, their drinks were sat in front of them! That, my friends, is impecable service!!! As a past restauranteur, I know how important it is to appreciate your regular guests, and give everyone an incredible dining experience.... The Button Room does just that! Cheers to the staff/owners!!!! WELL DONE! Even though we don't live in the area full time, trust me when I say, I consider us "regulars" now! You won us over!!! read more

Do not go here. They lie about their hours. We literally left another restaurant to eat dinner here. Show up at 9pm when Google and Yelp say they close at 10pm. The two girl hostess were LAUGHING at us as they turned us away. We left. I decide to go back and talk with a manager and he ALSO would not accommodate us. I went to go prove to him that google said 10pm HE HAD THEM CHANGE IT SO THAT I LOOKED LIKE AN IDIOT. I showed him that Yelp says "closes is 43 minutes" and he said "yeah we need to update that" YET THEIR WEBSITE OR DOOR DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A CLOSING TIME ON IT. I am SO disgustingly disappointed at the so called hospitality at a place that is so "upscale". read more

See all

The Bluffton Room is a fine dining establishment located in the heart of historic Bluffton, and may well be one of the best restaurants in the area. The Bluffton Room features the typical New American menu, with obvious local inspiration from the low country, featuring your standard lineup of steaks, a few seafood dishes, and appetizers in line with what you'll find in similar restaurants in bigger cities like Atlanta or Charleston. Our experience started with a round of cocktails, with about a half dozen speciality cocktails on offer. Our party enjoyed a watermelon margarita in particular, though all the drinks were fairly well conceived and executed. From there, appetizers came. The star of the appetizers are the She-Crab soup, which, I cannot stress enough, is not to be missed. The lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia is famous for She Crab soup, and The Bluffton Room may make the best She Crab soup on offer. The appetizers do not end with the She Crab soup, and we were quite happy with the whole artichoke appetizer, which had a nice chargrilled, smoky flavor. Next, of course, came the mains. Half our table ordered the filet, and were quite happy with it. It's hardly a standout, but it was certainly a good steak done well (not well done, of course), and is a fine choice for those seeking the familiar. I found the lump crab entree to be quite nice, with the crab cooked perfectly atop the pasta, with the caviar providing a nice saltiness to contrast with the sweetness of the crab. Another member of the party got a branzino special, which was also cooked well and dressed with a lemon butter sauce. Finding ourselves well satisfied thus far, dessert was the obvious next move. The hot chocolate brownie with salted caramel ice cream was about as good as it sounds (very), with the key lime pie and chocolate orange crème brûlée also serving as excellent punctuation to a fantastic meal. Of course, one cannot forget to mention the excellent service at The Bluffton Room, which goes the extra mile to really make you feel at home. Coming from outside of Bluffton, and having recently moved away from the South entirely, I had forgotten just how warm and friendly service could be, with Cory providing excellent, thoughtful service. He made the effort to understand what we wanted, and no detail was ignored (even subbing an orange garnish for a lime garnish on a gin and tonic, something that I've had forgotten countless times at lesser bars and restaurants). While I've had similar quality meals at other restaurants in bigger cities, I've never quite had the level of personal service that we received at The Bluffton Room, and that service made an already great meal an exceptional meal. If you find yourself in the area, whether in Bluffton or on Hilton Head Island, The Bluffton Room is well worth a visit for an upscale meal in an area otherwise plagued by hotel restaurants and overpriced tourist fare. I'd hesitate to recommend anywhere on the island ahead of The Bluffton Room, with few restaurants competing to provide the caliber of food, drinks and service on offer. Bluffton is fortunate to have a great restaurant like this, and one hopes they'll continue leading the way in the area. read more

The Bluffton Room - A branzino special, served with a lemon butter sauce - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

See all

New absentee owner from the northeast here with a home in Bluffton. Took us about a year since closing to actually get to this spot despite multiple visits. to our home. It was well worth the wait. Very surprised the rating isn't a bit higher. This spot was very good. Sat at the bar, which is beautiful. Food, at least from the bar menu, was fantastic. Highly recommend. read more

We love The Bluffton Room. We've come once a summer on vacation for the past 4 years, and have always had an excellent experience! The salmon is great, as well as the Filet Mignon. I also highly recommend the kale salad and brownie/ice cream skillet for dessert. The service has always been great. We even received warm towels to wash our hands off after having the artichoke appetizer. The restaurant is pretty inside, dimly lit and relaxing. I recommend making a reservation here! read more

See all

Known for their steak cuts slightly leery of a seafood dish. Boy was I wrong, the Sole hit the spot with garlic mash n asparagus as the sides. Highly recommend the Bluffton Room service was top notch, ambient setting I could become "Norm" at the ber seating. read more

The whole experience is awesome. Great food, inventive drinks and super good servers. What a wonderful dining experience. Will be back again and again ... read more

Easily one of the best meals ive ever had. and I eat every day. shared a rare porter house with my brother. it was huge. juicy. dang! froi gras was a big disappointment, but ALL the other food made up for it. oysters, raw and cooked. delish! old fashion made right. nice ambience. I avoided going for a long time because I've met some of the people that go there on the regular and they're pretentious to say it politely. However, the ambience and our waitress are not pretentious, and the food quality matches the price points. an Excellent experience. read more

We were quite disappointed as we didn't even have the opportunity to eat there. We had a reservation at 6pm. They called around 430 to tell us due to weather they were closing the patio area and we had our reservation cancelled. Understand that it's weather dependent and your full inside however I have never heard of a restaurant doing this and just cancelling without any other option. My biggest complaint was we arrived and still told we couldn't sit at the bar it's reserved. There was tons of space. It was also just before 6. Two families are outside eating and it's cloudy/sunny. It wasn't going to rain. The hostess as a bit curt in telling us we still can't sit outside. Please see the attached photo of the sky during this time. Ridiculous. Not coming back. read more

The Bluffton Room - Parking lot outside - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

See all

On of our favorite and most reliable restaurants in Bluffton, and finally getting around to writing a review after many visits! We ordered the vegetable pasta, filet, and a special at the moment which was a Cajun gumbo type dish. Everything was excellently prepared and the flavors were so good - everything was finished! This is a must try Bluffton restaurant but I highly suggest getting a reservation. There are some occasions where you could walk in and get a seat at the bar, but if you are visiting at peak season definitely get a reservation. read more

See all

Attempted to go here twice. Apparently they are not looking for business. Showed up at 9:01 and they close at 10. My party was denied entry. Twice. Found much better service at Calhouns next door. read more

Staff so pleasant and accommodating - set @ bar and I've never had that level of attention from A to Z! Wonderful restaurant and the consummate service was 2nd to NONE read more

Great staff. Amazing menu with broad options. I had the 22oz ribeye then came back a few days later and had the dry aged NY Strip special. Asparagus was phenomenal. The horseradish mashed potatoes were decadent and amazing. Nom nom nom. Excellent wine by the glass selection although I wish they'd expand it. Great candlelight environment. So good it's addictive. I want to try everything on the menu but I suspect that won't happen because the steaks are so great. Do yourself a favor and dine here. MAGA! read more

The Bluffton Room - 22 oz. Ribeye - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

My husband and I went on our anniversary. Our chef Jeff came table side and made us the most delicious food. The atmosphere was extremely romantic and sexy. I would really recommend eating here anytime make a reservation and try it for yourselves. read more

The Bluffton Room - So tender and juicy full of flavor so delicious. - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

I dined here on a Friday afternoon and was pleased to find the Bluffton Room an authentic Nawlin's experience. There was New Orleans music in the background, the menu featured entrees like Shrimp Creole and Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee and best of all, they had 25 cent martinis. I had the chefs special duck and sausage gumbo. It was a perfect dark brown with perfect thickness. The seasoning was spot on with a touch of heat. Pure comfort food. For my entree I ordered the Crab Gratin. This was lump crab with a creamy and sauce. Boy oh boy, it was delicious! I finished with a beignet and with that final touch, was transported back to New Orleans. read more

See all

Best bartenders and the best food in Bluffton!!! Probably the best burger I have ever had- very intimate vibe and reservations are HIGHLY recommended (bar is first come first served but fills up at 5) read more

See all

My Mom's fav spot in town. Lovely staff & people & great food. Will be back soon. Get there early if u want a table or seat at the bar. Or call ahead for reservations w lots of notice. read more

We just ate at The Bluffton Room and it was EXCEPTIONAL. My Father-In-Law is a tough critic and enjoys trying to find great food. He actually said after the meal, "this is the best restaurant in South Carolina". Let me break down all of the fantastic things about this place for you. Ambiance: The ambiance is amazing. It feels classy, yet comfortable. I particularly loved the gas lanterns on the wall. Drinks: Our waitress Tanya, was amazing from start to finish. She took the time to make sure we got the best Sancerre based on my wife's preference. (More on her and the staff later). They also have a really strong beer selection. No draft system but everything is poured into a frosty glass. Apps: All were awesome. We ordered a half dozen Rappahannock oysters, grilled octopus, beef carpaccio, and the star of the appetizer round, roasted tomato soup, gluten free and vegetarian with no cream. This was soup was so good we ordered 3 to go! Entrees: We were told the chef takes his meat selection seriously by a neighbor before we came, and that was correct. One of the specials was Elk and it was unreal. We also order halibut in an asian inspired broth which was delicious. As well as the shrimp and pasta dish. Also very good. Deserts: Tanya told us they have a "verbal desert menu" (Fantastic). They make their deserts in house daily. My FIL said even though he was full, if they had key lime pie he would get it before we talked to her. First option was Key Lime and obviously we went with it. My desert was another Stone IPA (desert beer). But the best part was Tanya's husband (also the bartender), Corey was at our table pouring my beer before Tanya was done taking the desert order. They literally must have ESPN or something. My In-Laws told Tanya they can't wait to come back, and Tanya gave them her business card (I have never seen this but it was awesome) and said to call and and request her service. Place is a MUST. They opened their rooftop 2 weeks ago but it was pouring so we didn't get to check it out. Next time. read more

The Bluffton Room - Elk Special - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

ade reservation for my wife's surprise birthday party in October for 10 people for a January reservation. Called the day before to ensure everything was good. Was told we would be seated at separate tables. Was never told this prior when making reservation. They were persistent in not helping accommodate. Poor communication and poor customer service from this standpoint. Make sure to clarify prior to trying to set up a party in advance at this establishment. read more

Don't bother. This restaurant used to be our favorite. Those days are gone. The menu is stale and the level of service has plummeted. I made a reservation for a booth for my birthday, months in advance. Despite there being an open booth, the staff rudely told me I couldn't have one and, when I objected, coldly informed me that they would be charging me for a 'cancellation' if I left. I'm so sorry the restaurant has declined but I won't be dining there again. read more

This is by no means the best steak house American cuisine restaurant in the lowcountry the time we went in and how busy they were it seems they know what they are doing excellent service great food and beautiful staff along with the chef I will be returning again. Cory the ultimate bar tender knows his taste and the lovely Tonia on the dot with every menu and special items. I will always recommend this place. read more

Excellent dinner and a great atmosphere. We ate at the bar for the bar bites menu and specifically the sliders. You can order from both the bar menu and the regular menu at the bar but only the regular menu in the dining room. Had the flash grilled Caesar salad first and found the slight smokey flavor to add some depth to the salad. Then had 6 grilled oysters with a tasty topping that I believe was some cheese and herbs. Again a tasty dish that I would recommend. Next we split the salmon sliders and fries. Fries were excellent! Sliders were good but a bit too much on the slider with bacon, lettuce, tomato and bbq sauce. Next time I'll get the tenderloin sliders, the folks next to us had them and were very pleased. We finished the meal with bananas foster prepared table side...my wife's favorite. The dessert is intended for two and it is more than enough. They did a nice job and the Carmel sauce was excellent. Lastly, they did an excellent job with the drinks...I had a Manhattan and my wife had a whiskey sour, both were well prepared and the bar team clearly knew what they were doing. If you find yourself in the area, I'd recommend you stop in! read more

See all

After the co-owner told me off last night my family will never return. Food 80% good Ambience and Service 100% Co-owner acts like a used car salesman putting on a show for everyone. But if you do something he doesn't like he will attack. Sorry after more than 50 visits in 2 /1/2 yrs. He's not for me. read more

Fantastic service and food, as usual. We felt very welcome as repeat customers. Highly recommend!

Incredible food, the Duck special, was amazing. Great atmosphere, and the service we received from Dana was impeccable. Make sure to ask for her section! read more

One of our favorite places to eat went in town. The food was absolutely wonderful and we have sent our friends there and they said it was amazing as well. Highly recommend the spot in Bluffton. read more