We had a wonderful experience celebrating our wedding anniversary at Wren! We seamlessly made the reservation on OpenTable. Our 4 year old joined us - we were not sure if the restaurant was kid friendly but they were so sweet and accommodating. They offered a high chair and surprisingly had kid friendly meal options (macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers/french fries). The portions for all of our meals were large and everything was yummy. We even received complimentary champagne for our anniversary which was so kind! We would happily recommend Wren to anyone looking for a nice dinner out! read more

Yay! I'm a fan of their scrumptious food! I would rate Wren 5 stars for their food & atmosphere, but the service is UGH! We were driving back from a day adventure in Charleston, on our way back to Hilton Head and decided to find dinner in Beaufort. The town was dark and we couldn't find the restaurant we were looking for and stumbled upon Wren. It was a Tuesday night, so it wasn't very busy. We were greeted by their host (Phillip) who seated us and recommended the Fillet. He said that many customers had raved about how tender it was. He said Kyle would be our server. I was the only person who had wine, everyone else had tea or water. We ordered appetizers, all great. I had the mussels, husband had their creamy tomato basil soup, brother-in-law had spring rolls and sister-in-law had the crab cake. We loved every bite. But we had to beg for water and tea refills. Our server stood at the host stand with her back to us talking to the host Phillip and her co-workers. We had to ask another server for refills. While we waited for our appetizers, I motioned to our server as she walked by, and had to ask her to take our dinner order. The main courses were as good as it gets. My fillet was cooked to perfection, along with the mash potatoes, onion stack and vegetables it was served with. My husband and brother-in-law had the pecan crusted chicken, one elected for the grits instead of mashed potatoes and the other risotto. Both were very pleased, as was my sister in law who had Shrimp Diablo We had to ask for water refills and finally our waitress/server plopped a carafe of ice water in the middle of the table. We sat a while after we were done with our main course, utensils resting on our plates, when she came over to ask us if we were done. As she removed our plates, she asked us if we were ready for the check... No, "Would you like coffee or dessert?" We obliged her with a, "Yes, bring us the check." As I told the host, "we tipped her 20%," but she has no business waiting tables. He said, "Awe, but you did like your fillet didn't you?" Hope Wren finds better help. We would certainly go back for the food, but don't want to spend our good money in a restaurant that is not concerned with its service. Maybe we'll vacation in Beaufort next year and get take-out. read more

We had my brother's wedding rehearsal lunch at Wren on Friday, May 4th. We didn't book until Wednesday the 2nd, but Cindy was incredibly friendly and very accomodating to us, especially with another bridal party coming in the same day! She helped us to quickly put together a menu with selections to cover almost any preference or palate. They made 'to die for' cheddar biscuits and vol-au-vents as a starter and delicious lemon bars and brownies for dessert. Everything we ordered was outstanding. It was fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. All the staff including our servers and the hostess were wonderful. We had a lovely time and can't wait to come back to Beaufort again to dine at Wren! read more

Great food. I really didn't care for the hurrying us out the door. Please don't bring me the entree while I still have my appetizer. There is no extra room on the table. Don't ask me about dessert while people are still eating the entree. Seriously don't ask about binging out the bill while we are still eating. If you do, the tip will decrease. Great food, but there needs to be some restaurant 101 with servers. read more

Thursday is BURGER NIGHT. $7 for a huge patty with a ton of fries. Too bad you can't swap out the fries for onion rings. Their onion rings are delightful. Ate all the onion rings and left most of the fries on the plate. PS - I'm still searching for the best burger in Beaufort. Haven't found it yet. This one had too much burger and a hard bun. I ended up eating it with a fork and knife. You get the picture. read more

Warm Wine...Cool Food. My wife and I recently had dinner at Wren. Nice atmosphere, small local bar, friendly staff. As for our meal, honestly, we've had better. We started with a bottle of Shiraz wine, which came to the table overly warm. We should have returned it, but instead we added some ice from our water glasses which cooled it down enough to make it more palatable. The opposite occurred when we received our meals. The fried green tomatoe appetizer came out luke warm topped with a blue cheese crumble that must have been straight out of the refrigerator (too cold) which overpowered the appetizer. As for dinner, I ordered the famous Mama's meatloaf, and my wife ordered the shrimp and grits. Both had good flavor but again were served luke warm. Interestingly, the server warned my wife the plate was hot, but her food was not. With the portion size of the meatloaf, it was obviously pre-cooked and reheated. Unfortunately, the entire meal was on the dry side and again luke warm. As for the onion ring garnish they were cold, oily and mushy too. It seems like the kitchen is cutting corners. On the upside, we've been to Wren a number of times for lunch and have had some good meals. read more

So glad I went back to Wren one more time. The food was amazing and priced right. The atmosphere is hip and our server Amy was awesome! A definite do-over and over... read more

Wren brings new meaning to the (not so) traditional sandwich. Definitely worth the wait. Had a chance to check out the Dinner Menu. Looking forward to my next visit. Hopefully the wait won't be so long. read more

This restaurant is simply amazing! The atmosphere is awesome, servers are very helpful, and management is very attentive! I called ahead to see if they had any vegan options and they accommodated me so nicely! When I arrived everyone was very friendly and so nice. We really enjoyed our experience at this restaurant as they made me something off the menu, a stuffed pepper with black bean and corn salsa with spinach with a side of green beans sautéed with mushrooms and roasted red peppers! It was unbelievably delicious! Thank you Wren you the amazing service me and my husband will definitely be back! read more

Wren - Wine Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

See all

Excellent salmon, the strawberry mint cocktail was amazing, the staff were all very friendly and the atmosphere manages to be cozy, intimate, casual, a little sexy and very inviting all at the same time. I will definitely be coming here again! read more

Wren - Wine Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Cool little spot in Beaufort. A mix of rustic and industrial charm on the inside...would be a good spot for drinks at night. Our group was there for lunch and the opinions were mixed. My meal alone would have been four stars (fried chicken sandwich and seafood chowda'), but my fiance had a grilled cheese sandwich that looked meh and tasted subpar. They also had run out of pimento cheese for the grilled cheese sandwich, which is like unheard of in the South (or so I thought) and probably had an adverse effect on how it was meant to taste. Anyways I enjoyed the atmosphere and would recommend Wren for a drink or laid back meal if you are ever in Beaufort. read more

Jenny the bartender was awesome. She helped us choose from their amazing menu. The fried green tomatoes were absolutely out of this world.

We have been twice and food, service and drinks have been excellent both times. If you like burgers, go on a Thursday night for their special - burger and fries (thin cut, potato stick fries so yum) for $7!!! We have had the chicken salad - pecans, cranberries and amazing. The Reuben was delish as well as the butcher's sandwich. Service has been phenomenal and whatever you want from the bar, they can do it. Enjoy~ read more

I was looking for a late night meal while in Beaufort on business. I went to Wren and was not disappointed. The shrimp and grits with bacon was unbelievable, but the best part of the meal was the service. The bartender was friendly and personable and chatted with me the entire time, so I didn't get lonely. I will definitely visit again the next time I'm in lovely Beaufort. read more

Post Covid Wrens is a shadow of it's former self. No table cloths and no attempt at creating any ambiance. The menu is extremely limited and the prices for what you get are outlandish - $15 - $20 for lunch. (You'll go over $20 for lunch with just tax and tip, not including a drink.) Had their famous chicken salad. It's a scoop of chicken salad, day old baguette, a few wilted leaves of arugula, and a cup of fruit past it's prime - for $15. In all honesty, I would have put more effort out assembling a plate of leftovers for my husband. Service was perfunctory at best. Server seemed tired and a little annoyed to have to wait on us even though it was her first hour on the job. I only came because my friend was nostalgic for the place, but it's time to realize, it's only a memory now. read more

Most of the items on the menu are well-priced although I had a difficult time reconciling a $10 hot dog (toppings cost extra) and $18 fish/chips in my head and I instead ordered the croque-monsieur for lunch. Excellent sandwich. Maybe I should give the hot dog or the fish and chips a try. The wife ordered a chicken salad sandwich which she enjoyed and I tried. I'm not a fan of cranberries, but it works in that sandwich. Inlaws (who are regular customers) ordered Reuben, chicken salad and the seafood chowder. All good. The down side is that they lost their advertised draft beer special: dogfish IPA. They really lost it... it wasn't hooked up. Maybe another customer ran off w/ the keg!! read more

I like Wren. Enough so that I recommended it to very tired friends who were passing through Beaufort. I am embarrassed by the reception they received and the rude staff. Not only were they left waiting at the hostess desk for 10 minutes, when they pointed that out the host disagreed and argued that it wasn't 10 minutes. Subsequently, they were told that salads could not be packaged to go. Given the less than welcoming experience, they left and ate fast food. I live in Beaufort now, but will never make the mistake of recommending what I thought was a fun and delicious option to my guests. This was a terrible first impression for people from out of town. It seems that a reviewer below had a similar experience. read more

The worst experience you could have at ALL of the restaurants in Beaufort. The manager Vin was beyond rude and condescending. The other manager was just a pacifier. We were a party of 5, four out of the five dinners were cold and incomplete, sauces cold, fries cold and over done burger that had to be sent back. The manager Vin had the audacity to tell the customer that she was lying and then completely ignored us. Not that we were looking for anything but they didn't even offer a dessert. I will not only call the owner of 350 bill plus but to pay for such disrespect is unconscionable. read more

My family usually eats at Saltus, which has always been fantastic, but this year we wanted to switch it up. We originally had reservations at Breakwater, but were told to check out Wren Bistro. We showed up a half hour early for our reserved time and were seated immediately, as our table was already set. We ordered heavy apps, two orders of tacos one fish and one beef, fried green tomatoes, and calamari. All were fantastic. My mother ordered the shrimp and grits, which everyone makes down here and these truly were fantastic, as another review said "the perfect mixture of shrimp, bacon, and grits." My sister ordered the red snapper, and my other sister ordered a seafood pasta. Myself and my stepfather had the frogmore stew, which was incredible. The broth at the end was perfect for dipping the delicious bread, not to mention he phenomenal herbed butter brought along with it. Most importantly, our server, Brittany, was incredible. I have a very lively and over the top family and Brittany took us with stride. A true sweetheart and a magnificent server. Everything came out perfectly and we will definitely be back next year. Thanks again Brittany and the rest of the crew at Wren! read more

I give Wrenn 5 stars. My wife and I ate there on3/6 and the service and food quality was excellent. Any return visits to Beaufort will include dinner at Wrenn. read more

Sadly your stars have gained some tarnish. The last couple of visits the food seemed tired and ordinary. Gone was the juicy fried chicken breast from former visits. Sigh. In its place was a dry, cold, flavorless version. I would have flagged down the server to request a fresher version, but the restaurant was busy and it would have been an inconvenient interruption during a business meeting. And please, why is it that Beaufort restaurants don't change up their menus or offer more specials? The locals would gladly welcome some creative new offerings, not just from Wren, but from most of our downtown restaurants. read more

It's hard to mess up moules frites, but Wren was up to the task. They came in a bowl, with soggy fries heaped on top. The mussels were barely lukewarm and a somewhat mushy. There was no broth. Almost certainly these had been cooked well in advance and then served after an attempt to warm them up. Carelessly prepared. Carelessly served (by the kitchen. The server was ok.) My wife had flounder that was covered with a heap of sort of southwestern beans, corn etc. Terrible presentation. My wife had a decent but undistinguished glass of house wine. My Bellini had no peach flavor, just some coloring. The bread was good. The place was loud though not full and the music was Shrieking Divas. I've had some acceptable lunches at Wren in the past few years, but this dinner continued the string of disasters each time I venture back. No more. Never again at dinner. read more

Wife and I went last night best decision ever the food was amazing .the service was spectacular and price was excellent. I would recomend every thing we ordered meatloaf,salmon and garlic shrimp but the fried green tomatoes were out of this world ill probably go back tonight just for that! read more

We loved the food, atmosphere, and service! Our server, Tammy was great! I highly recommend the Mahi Mahi and Shrimp! I am so picky about my fish and this was some of the best Mahi I have ever had. Our party also ordered the Pork Chops, Southern Salad, and Pecan Crusted Chicken, which was all very good also! Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food. Pleasant staff. Salads are amazing! Chicken salad homemade! Not crowded & a great place for groups! read more

See all

This place is way over hyped for what it is.... I could not even tell what type of meat I was eating while it was still on my plate. It could have been chicken, but I ordered pork chops. The atmosphere is nice, but the food looks more creative than it actually is.... and the taste is quite bland. read more

Our first time at Wren. We had salads and all were just delightful. I had the shrimp Cobb with hot bacon dressing. Wow - some of the best I have ever had. The tea - mango infused- a specialty in the South- included a slice of orange, a sprig of mint, a slice of lemon and a strawberry slice. Delicious!!! We will be back!!! read more

Great place. All of our sandwiches were great. The hot ham and cheese was piled high and had carved ham. Burger and bistro fries were good. Shrimp roll on French bread was nice as well. read more

See all

Being in a strange town, driving around forever and ran across Wren! Best burger ever, superb service and great atmosphere! Love it. read more

This restaurant was above expectations! We were a party of four and enjoyed all of our meals immensely. Fried green tomato sandwiches and chicken salad & orchard salad were delicious! read more

The review is because of the food or the staff. I am visiting the area and was trying to order take out. The website says take out and I was declined service. Very unfortunate because the food looked great. They need to change the website to prevent this from happening. read more

Amazing dinner, had the fried green tomato app and the salmon entree. Our server was very nice, at times service was just a bit slower than what I would've liked but she was very pleasant. Live in Beaufort and will keep coming back! read more

Customers are permitted to walk in without masks. Don't visit if you're concerned about the spread of covid.

Wrong food served (not what was ordered) a.d reordered onlyto find that it ended up tasteless anyway. Third and last time that we have been there. Nothing special and expensive. read more

Decor, staff, wine, food - wonderful. I love restaurants that decorate tastefully, simply, with that subtle modern big city feel while incorporating the uniqueness of the area.. Every thing from the linen to the lighting is intentional. Finding a gem like this in a beautiful small town -- what more could you ask for. The Shrimp Diablo was the perfect choice for me this evening, impeccably prepared; my husband felt the same of his Shrimp & Grits. Our guests were equally pleased with their dishes. We look forward to coming back again next year. read more

There are many wonderful dishes here but there burgers are truly special! This is much more of a fine dining experience but also you could bring the family here. Reservations recommended.!love the decor! read more

We were extremely disappointed in our meal today. After we ordered, we waited an hour to get our food. The waitress let us know that they were out of 5 different items on the menu. The menu isn't particularly long, so our options were significantly limited. We also had dietary restrictions in our party (gluten free, dairy free) and we had to send 3 dishes back because they couldn't grasp the concept of leaving cheese off of a dish. When we finally received our food, it was incredibly average. We came here because of all of the positive reviews, but we were disappointed. Do not come here unless you are looking to wait forever for your food. There are better restaurants in the area, keep searching. read more

Southern salad outstanding and garlic shrimp app so good I will never share it. Thanks for tremendous kitchen and front of the house effort through Covid. Much appreciated. read more

The food here is generally delicious. Their burgers are great and every special I have had is excellent. However, the service is extremely hit or miss. On one occasion, our food took an hour to arrive and we were told they were understaffed since they weren't expecting as many patrons as they had. However, this was a Friday night around seven and it was the same amount of patrons they usually have. They also manually type in the prices and my group has been overcharged by as much as $60.00 because the waitress put too many zeros. I do go back, usually for lunch or an early dinner since he food is good, but now, I always check my bill. read more

Walked in 40 minutes before closing on a friday night. There were lots of full tables some of which were just being served their meals. We asked the waitress if we could still order and she said sure. Then the hostest or manager came out and said the kitchen was closed but we could have a drink if we wanted. Seemes a bit rude as there were just two of us wanting a quick bite and it was only 9:20 when we walked in... read more