New Restaurants in Bluffton, SC
New in 2026: Greenhouse and its upstairs speakeasy on May River Road, and Local Pie, Cafe Al Dente and Frosty Frog in New Riverside Village.
Opened in 2026
Plates built for sharing, Sunday brunch and craft cocktails in a new building on May River Road, with a speakeasy upstairs Thursday to Saturday. Opened in 2026.
Bluffton's second Local Pie, at 135 Parkside Commons in New Riverside Village, opened in April 2026. The first is on the Promenade in Old Town.
The Coligny Plaza Italian restaurant's second location, with handmade pasta, at 303 Parkside Commons in New Riverside Village. Opened in 2026.
The Coligny Plaza daiquiri bar and pizza place has a Bluffton cafe at 147 Parkside Commons in New Riverside Village. Opened in 2026.
A second Bluffton shop for the bagel and deli favorite, at 8230 Pinellas Drive in Buckwalter, opened in June 2026. The first is on Sherington Drive.
Ice cream and drinks in the former Cupcakes 2 Cakes space at 108 Buckwalter Parkway, open into the evening. Closed Mondays.
Opened in 2025
Northern Italian pasta, steaks and seafood in the former Pour Richard's building on Bluffton Parkway. Opened in March 2025.
A two-acre Gullah Geechee food and culture destination on May River Road from chef Bridgette Frazier. Opened in August 2025.
Lobster rolls and New England seafood in Moss Creek Village, on US 278 just before the bridges. Opened in summer 2025.
The Savannah poke shop's second location, with bowls made to order, at 267 Parkside Commons in New Riverside Village. Opened in November 2025.
Coming soon
Culver's is coming to the Buckwalter Place roundabout, at Buckwalter Place Boulevard and Innovation Drive. Chipotle has proposed a restaurant at May River Crossing. Dunkin' opened a third Bluffton drive-thru at 1002 Fording Island Road in 2026.
Recently closed
Kenny B's French Quarter Cafe, which moved from Hilton Head to the Bridge Center on the mainland side of the bridges, closed in early 2026; a Mexican restaurant is planned for the space. Cupcakes 2 Cakes closed its Buckwalter Parkway bakery in 2026, and Scoop & Sip now has the space.
About this list
This page tracks new restaurants in Bluffton, SC, from Old Town out to New Riverside and the Bridge Center, along with the spaces that changed hands and the places that closed. Venues with their own page link to it for hours, menus and phone numbers. For openings on the island, see new restaurants on Hilton Head Island.
Most of the new tables are in New Riverside Village, where Compass Commons and Parkside Commons filled in through 2026 with second locations of island favorites. Several others took over a closed restaurant's space: Radici is in the old Pour Richard's on Bluffton Parkway, and Scoop & Sip is where Cupcakes 2 Cakes was on Buckwalter Parkway.
More ways to choose where to eat
Bluffton restaurants by meal, food and area: Old Town, brunch, coffee, seafood, BBQ, sushi, bars and breweries, with photos and ratings on every card.
The best restaurants in Bluffton, SC, by part of town: Old Town and May River Road, Buckwalter, US 278 and Belfair, and the breweries.
New restaurants in Hilton Head: recent openings, moves and closings on the island, from Barnacle Brews and Capri Pizza to DryDock’s last day.
New Riverside in Bluffton, SC: Heritage, The Lakes, Del Webb's 55+ Haven, New Riverside Village and The Landings, with every home for sale in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated
What new restaurants opened in Bluffton, SC in 2026?
Greenhouse on May River Road, and in New Riverside Village a second Local Pie, Cafe Al Dente and Frosty Frog Cafe. Island Bagel & Deli opened a second Bluffton shop in Buckwalter, and Scoop & Sip opened on Buckwalter Parkway.
What is the new restaurant with a speakeasy in Bluffton?
Greenhouse, at 1260 May River Road. The main dining room serves dinner Wednesday to Sunday and brunch on Sunday, and the speakeasy upstairs is open Thursday to Saturday evenings. Both take reservations on OpenTable.
Which Hilton Head restaurants have opened in Bluffton?
Cafe Al Dente and Frosty Frog Cafe from Coligny Plaza both opened second locations in New Riverside Village in 2026, next to Local Pie's newest Bluffton location.
Is there a Culver's in Bluffton, SC?
Not yet. One is coming to the Buckwalter Place roundabout, at Buckwalter Place Boulevard and Innovation Drive. Check Culver's own site for its opening day.
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