Hours
May River Grill
May River Grill is a small, long-running dinner restaurant at 1263 May River Road in Old Town Bluffton. The room is easygoing and brightly colored, with a fish motif, and the menu is built around seafood from local waters with a few steaks and chops alongside. Regulars come for the weekly specials and the owner’s presence in the dining room. Because it is small, it fills quickly, and reviewers repeatedly tell other diners to reserve ahead.
What to Order at May River Grill
Shrimp and grits, pan-roasted grouper and seared duck breast are the dishes the town’s dining write-ups name. Reviewers add flounder, lamb shank, a pork chop that several call the best they have had, and appetizer features such as crab wontons. Specials change weekly, and the restaurant emails its regulars about them. There is a full bar with martinis and old fashioneds. Call the restaurant for the current menu.
Hours and Reservations
Dinner starts at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and runs until 9 p.m. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. Call (843) 757-5755 to reserve; a table for a Friday or Saturday night is best booked days ahead. There is no outdoor seating, and takeout is available.
Getting There
May River Grill is in Unit D at 1263 May River Road, a short walk from Ma Daisy’s Porch and FARM Bluffton (Ma Daisy’s Porch, FARM Bluffton). It is not May River Golf Club; for that, see Bluffton golf. For every restaurant in town, see the Bluffton restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is May River Grill in Bluffton?
At 1263 May River Road, Unit D, in Old Town Bluffton.
What are May River Grill’s hours?
Dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 4:45 to 9 p.m., and lunch Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Does May River Grill take reservations?
Yes. Call (843) 757-5755. The dining room is small, so book ahead for weekends.
What does May River Grill serve?
Mostly seafood: shrimp and grits, grouper, flounder and weekly fish specials, with duck, lamb shank and pork chops.
Is May River Grill the same as May River Golf Club?
No. May River Grill is a restaurant in Old Town Bluffton. May River Golf Club is a private club at Palmetto Bluff.
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