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Griffin Market

403 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC 29902
843-524-0240
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Ranked #3 of 95 restaurants in Beaufort
Price range: $15 - $25
Cuisines: European, Italian
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Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: Griffin Market brings relaxed elegance and a taste of Italy’s Piedmont region to the low country of South Carolina. Situated on Carteret Street in historic downtown Beaufort, the restaurant features the culinary and wine expertise of Laura and Riccardo Bonino. The couple moved the restaurant from its original location in the neighborhood of Georgetown, Washington D.C. in 2011. Laura is a veteran executive chef whose talent has been featured at numerous fine-dining restaurants across the country. Riccardo is an accomplished sommelier and is recognized for his unique gift for pairing wine with food. Griffin Market offers seasonal fare made with expert refinement for dinner 6 days a week and lunch 5 days a week.
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Beaufort, South Carolina
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

I recently relocated to Beaufort. A friend of mine from California came to visit and we have always enjoyed sharing a good meal, and finding new restaurants. I had heard that Griffin Market was good. We went on Sunday with the fixed price menu....it was superb. The ambience,and the wait staff were so warm and hospitable and the menu selections... More

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Our meal at Griffin Market was a highlight of our trip to Beaufort. The owners, Riccardo and Laura Bonino, and the rest of the staff were warm and inviting and made us immediately feel at home. The meal was first-rate. Delicately prepared soft-shell crabs, flavorful pasta mixed with the freshest of local vegetables, and perhaps the best tiramisu we have... More

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Falmouth, MA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Although the outside is nondescript, the inside of Griffin Market is warm and inviting. The place is small but not crowded and the small menu which changes daily has an interesting selection. Our server (a charming Peruvian man) was excellent and helped us make appropriate choices. My wife enjoyed her meal of prosciutto and mozzarella, swordfish, and pannacotta. I had... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I love this cozy restaurant. The service was wonderful and my tagliatelle alla bolognese with fresh egg pasta was something I will think about until our next visit. It's a small restaurant with a fairly small menu but great wine selection. Go here if you want authentic.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

Everything about this restaurant is authentic Northern Italian. The food is outstanding as has been described in many reviews. Our party of four had caprese salad, two of the daily specials ( lamb chops and a cheese pasta) and two of the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. All were excellent. I am a huge Bolognese fan and this is the best I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

First of all, don't look for a sign because you won't find one, we finally found Griffin Market by walking up to doors until we finally found the right one. Glad we did. The menu was limited, only 4 entrees to choose from. We both chose the oxtail and pronounced it excellent. Served over puree of sweet potatoes it was... More

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

This is by far one of the best places to eat in Beaufort!! The food is fantastic and the service is wonderful. Make a reservation -you will have to!

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See 2 more reviews by GRITS29928 for Beaufort
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Our favorite place to take out of town guests. Food is innovative, fresh and well prepared. However if you are seeking a place with lots of food heaped high on your plate, this is not it. Portion sizes are smallish, more in the European style, but quality is excellent. Wine selection and recommendations are fantastic and we seem to always... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Griffin Market came highly recommended by the Innkeeper of our Bed and Breakfast in Beaufort so we decided to give it a try. When you get such a great referral, expectations are high and we were not disappointed one bit. Don't be fooled by the restaurant's low-key exterior....the magic is on the "inside!" Food was outstanding and the service was... More

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Monroe, North Carolina
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

The Griffin Market is a great addition to the Beaufort area. Thanks to the great reviews on Tripadvisor we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. The menu changes daily so it is hard to recommend specific dishes but everything we had was very good. The wine menu is quite extensive and the owner and/or the servers... More

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