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May River Grill

1263 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-7003
843-757-5755
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Ranked #10 of 98 restaurants in Bluffton
Cuisines: American
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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SW Florida
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25 reviews 25 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

The location (strip of shops) is somewhat misleading. However, once inside, though small, the atmosphere is warming and welcoming. Always crowded....reservations pretty much necessary. But the food is always delicious and well presented! Steaks are my favorite! Somewhat pricey, though and service can be sporadic at times!

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Princeton, NJ
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

My wife and I have eaten here a few times and I'm still impressed with the chef's ability to change it up. The food is delicious and creative. Not a large place so you will need reservations, well worth the visit.

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Athens, Georgia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

I was by myself, it was pouring from TS Andrea so I took off from Savannah to find somewhere to eat. I passed the May Rive Grill and just caught a glimpse out of the corner of I eye. I turned around with zero expectations, what a surprise. The nice young lady at the door asked if I had a... More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Excellent seafood, quaint atmosphere, friendly service. We are moving to the area from Colorado. This will be a regular dining spot for us!

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Summerfield, North Carolina, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

We visited the May River Grill which is widely touted as one of the best restaurants in the Hilton Head area. We did not find that to be the case. We had a couple of their specials, Waleye, Crispy Flounder and Fried Green Tomato Salad, and found all of them average in taste. The only item we would rate as... More

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Hilton Head, SC
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40 reviews 40 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

I had to laugh at the last review (which didn't like this restaurant). They suggested going to another restaurant and couldn't even spell the other restaurant's name correctly. That might tell you something about the quality of that review. The food here is excellent. Period! Great menu. Wide choices. Good specials. So why not a 5 rating? Two reasons. Too... More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

So many people say this is a must do in Bluffton, but we have been there twice and didn't like it either time. Go to Squat-n-Cobble down the street from here.

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Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, United States
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54 reviews 54 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

This small, intimate restaurant is located in a small strip of stores in Old Town Bluffton. They have a fairly extensive menu that makes it hard to choose - everything sounds good. And then the server tells you the specials and makes it even harder. But you can't go wrong with the seafood. The walleye (a special) and the grouper... More

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Bucks County, PA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Best restaurant in Bluffton and one of the best in the Low Country. Don't let the inauspicious strip mall facade fool you. Order seafood, the walleye and the crispy scored flounder are favorites. For starters consider the fried green tomato salad or the mussels diablo. Enjoy!

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Saint Simons Island, Georgia
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

Great food, friendly servers. The seafood dishes are amazing. Love this place! Make a reservation for sure.

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