CQ's

Name: CQ's
Address: 140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, 29928
Telephone: (843) 671-2779
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3281 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ's combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. CQ's has the feeling of an old, cozy, and comfortable inn. Heart-of-pine floors, wooden mantle pieces, stained glass, and the photographs and memorabilia of the Lowcountry culture all contribute to the charm that has made CQ's the place to dine since 1973. Inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game available. Our chef creates dishes that are best described as contemporary American with classic influences. Recognized for having the most extensive wine list on Hilton Head Island, CQ's offers more than 400 wine selections with over 70 poured by the glass.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–20:30
Phone number
(843) 671-2779
Website
http://www.cqsrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Area
Hilton Head
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

CQ's She Crab SoupUS$10.00
An Island Tradition Since 1973
Featured Daily SoupUS$10.00
Contemporary and classic preparations
Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$17.00
White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Cream & Herbed Crostinis
Fried Green TomatoesUS$16.00
Pimento Cheese, Arugula & Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00
Poached, Lemon, & House-made Tanqueray Cocktail Sauce
Calamari PuttanescaUS$16.00
Sauteed with Garlic, Herbs, Spinach &Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Salads

Roasted Beets & Arugula SaladUS$12.00
Goat Cheese, Toasted Pecans & Balsamic Reduction
Traditional CaesarUS$11.00
Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Marinated White Anchovies
Iceberg WedgeUS$12.00
Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Ranch, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Entrees

Prestige Farms Chicken BreastUS$32.00
Sauteed Mushrooms, Sweet Onions, Haricot Verts, Whipped Potatoes, Demi Glace
Grilled Atlantic SalmonUS$35.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Buttered Leeks, Whole Grain mustard Cream
Butcher Block" Prime Pork ChopUS$37.00
Roasted Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Haricot Verts, Bacon, Bourbon Glazed Apples & Demi Glace
Seared Ahi TunaUS$41.00
Sesame Encrusted, Edamame Hummus, Asian Vegetable Slaw, Pickled Ginger & Ponzu Sauce
CQ's Shellfish PastaUS$39.00
Sautéed Lobster, Shrimp, Spinach, Grape Tomatoes & Boursin Soubise Sauce, Over Campanella Pasta
Lump Crab CakesUS$41.00
Roasted Poblano Peppers, Corn, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Spinach, Whipped Potatoes and Remoulade
Grilled 8oz. Filet MignonUS$48.00
Potato Pancake, Grilled Asparagus, Green Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce
Wild Caught Grilled ShrimpUS$39.00
Herb Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomatoes, Spinach, Rosemary Beurre Blanc
Pan Seared Diver ScallopsUS$41.00
Sweet Pea Risotto, Parmesan, Pancetta, Saffron Cream

A Take on the Classics

CQ"s Old FashionUS$13.50
Basil Hayden's Mortar Cherries And Oranges, With Orange Bitters
Classic "Bleu"US$12.50
Bombay Sapphire, splash vermouth and blue cheese stuffed olives
French MartiniUS$12.50
Vodka, Chambord and fresh pineapple juice
CQ's Peach MadrasUS$13.00
Tito's Vodka, Peach Stirrings, orange & cranberry Juice
Pearfection MartiniUS$12.50
Pear Vodka with Elderflower liqueur and a splash of lemon
Southern ManhattanUS$13.00
Maker's Mark, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and a cherry
Dark and StormyUS$11.50
Gosling's Black Seal Rum, ginger beer, fresh lime and a splash of bitters
CosmopolitanUS$12.50
Orange vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice and a dash of cranberry
CQ's Beach BreezeUS$12.00
Malibu Coconut Rum, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine
Pomegranate MartiniUS$12.50
Vodka, Sour Mix, Tripe Sec, Pomegranate liquor

Brews

Gaffel Kolsch, GermanyUS$6.25
Samuel Smith's Brown Ale, EnglandUS$6.75
Bell's Two Hearted IPAUS$6.00
Landshark LagerUS$4.50
Allagash WhiteUS$6.25
HeinekenUS$5.50
Amstel LightUS$4.75
Lazy MagnoliaUS$4.75

Featured Whites

Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas, Spain
- 6ozUS$9.25
- 9ozUS$13.25
Pinot Grigio, Baroni Fin, Italy
- 6ozUS$9.25
- 9ozUS$13.25
Pinot Grigio, Cornaro, Veneto, Italy
- 6ozUS$9.25
- 9ozUS$13.25
Pinot Gris, Eola Hill, Willamette Valley, OR
- 6ozUS$9.75
- 9ozUS$13.75
Rose, Sangiovese, France
- 6ozUS$9.75
- 9ozUS$13.75
Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany
- 6ozUS$9.25
- 9ozUS$13.25
Picpoul de Pinet, Hughes Bealiu, Languedoc
- 6ozUS$9.25
- 9ozUS$13.25
Sauvignon Blanc, Huia, Marlborough, NZ
- 6ozUS$9.75
- 9ozUS$13.75
Sauvignon Blanc, Paulus Gold, Hungary
- 6ozUS$8.50
- 9ozUS$12.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, Napa County
- 6ozUS$8.50
- 9ozUS$12.50
White Bordeaux, Chateau la Pereyre, Bordeaux
- 6ozUS$9.75
- 9ozUS$13.75
Chablis, Louis Moreau, Chablis Bourgogne
- 6ozUS$13.00
- 9ozUS$19.00
Fume Blanc, Ferrari Canaro
- 6ozUS$8.50
- 9ozUS$12.50
Chardonnay, Louis Latour, Macon-Villages
- 6ozUS$10.25
- 9ozUS$15.25
Chardonnay, Harken, Lodi
- 6ozUS$9.75
- 9ozUS$13.75
Chardonnay, Four Vines "Naked", Central Coast
- 6ozUS$9.75
- 9ozUS$13.75
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
- 6ozUS$13.25
- 9ozUS$19.25
Chardonnay, Chappellet, Petaluma Gap
- 6ozUS$22.25
- 9ozUS$33.50

Featured Reds

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
- 6ozUS$11.25
- 9ozUS$16.25
Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California
- 6ozUS$8.75
- 9ozUS$12.75
Pinot Noir, Cline Family Cellars, Sonoma County
- 6ozUS$11.25
- 9ozUS$16.25
Pinot Noir, Underwood, Oregon
- 6ozUS$9.25
- 9ozUS$13.25
Malbec, Dona Paula Argentina
- 6ozUS$9.75
- 9ozUS$13.25
Merlot, J Lohr California
- 6ozUS$9.25
- 9ozUS$13.25
Merlot, Hogue, Washington
- 6ozUS$9.75
- 9ozUS$13.75
Super Tuscan, Carpineto Dogajolo, Toscana
- 6ozUS$11.50
- 9ozUS$16.25
Red Blend, Bodri Szekszard, Hungary
- 6ozUS$8.50
- 9ozUS$12.50
Red Blend, Revelry, Columbia Valley, Washington
- 6ozUS$12.75
- 9ozUS$18.25
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sean Mainor
- 6ozUS$8.50
- 9ozUS$12.50
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bench, Napa
- 6ozUS$13.25
- 9ozUS$19.25
Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael Pozzan, Alexander Valley
- 6ozUS$10.75
- 9ozUS$15.25

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco, Cavit, Lunetta, Trentino Chandon NV (Napa) 187ml
- SplitsUS$9.50
- SplitsUS$13.00

Cordials

Remy Martin XOUS$42.00
Remy Martin VSOPUS$14.00
Courvoisier VSUS$12.50
Hennessy VSUS$11.50
Hennessy VSOPUS$18.00
Grand Marnier 100yrUS$39.95

Small Batch Bourbons & Whiskeys

Basil Hayden 80US$12.75
Knob CreekUS$12.75
Woodford ReserveUS$12.75
Gentleman JackUS$10.75
BulleitUS$11.50
Bulleit RyeUS$11.50
BookersUS$30.50

Classic Malts

Highland Park 12yrUS$16.50
Dalwhinnie 15yrUS$16.50
Glenkinchie 10yrUS$12.50
Glenlivet 10yrUS$12.50
Laphroaig 10yrUS$13.50
Oban 14yrUS$13.50
Macallan 12yrUS$13.50
MaCallan 18yrUS$34.50
Lagavulin 16yrUS$24.00

What 3,281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

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Hilton Head
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CQ's in Hilton Head blends charming ambiance with delightful dining, creating memorable experiences. Known for its "excellent food and service," this restaurant is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. The seafood dishes, especially the grouper and scallops, are highlights. While there are accessibility concerns, overall, CQ's is a "must-visit gem" offering a special experience.

3,281 Reviews

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Robert
Charlotte
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance and service were great - the fact that the beverage of choice for my party of 3 and our entree of choice for 2 of 3 of my party was sold out was a huge disappointment! Our bill was $200+ which I thought was a little high for no beverage, 1 shared appetizer, no dessert and having to compromise on the entree, I don’t mind premium prices when it’s for what I want to order.
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Nancy
VIP
New York City
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CQ’s did not disappoint on Christmas Day! Everything was prepared exceptionally! Peter - best waiter !
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Lori
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a magical Christmas. Peter was the most amazing server, and the food was out of this world! We highly recommend the seared tuna....10/10!
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Guy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Third Xmas and remains a great place to celebrate. One of our party is vegetarian which was a challenge as the menu offers few options. But we knew that prior to arrival.
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Bob
VIP
Charleston
101 reviews
5.0
101 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GRATE food & service-----the best. As a local we will come more often:)!
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Julie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CQ’s had great ambience, stellar service, and delicious food. All three generations of our family enjoyed it immensely!
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patrick
VIP
Caribbean
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding (Annika) food was delicious
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Randy
Charleston
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service were excellent. We will be back.
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Rhonda
VIP
Charlotte
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First came perfectly chilled martinis. Everything that followed was delicious, but if local pecan crusted flounder with brown butter sauce is a special, order it. Ours came with three large filets served on a copious bed of perfectly cooked green beans accompanied by a yummy square of parmesan polenta. While the Caesar salad was tasty, topped with white anchovies, it had a bit too much of what appeared to be pre-shredded packaged parmesan cheese. For the price, some freshly shaved parm & house-made croutons would have been better. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the pear & arugula salad. There was also a good selection of desserts but, alas, we had dined to well to have any. Kudos to the chef et al in the kitchen & to the bartender. All the rest of the CQ staff, from hostess to servers & bussers, were welcoming & efficient. And, your evening will be made even more perfect if you are seated at a table that includes Michelle as your wait person. Her warmth, efficiency & sense of humor was delightful & topped off a most wonderful evening.
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Randy
Charleston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our food and drinks were great. The food was particularly hot (temperature) which I love. Very old school. We have been once before and will certainly go back.
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FAQs

CQ's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 671-2779.

CQ's is rated 4.8 stars by 3281 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Hilton Head
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–20:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cqsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(843) 671-2779

Featured in

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

CQ's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Seared Ahi Tuna

CQ's She Crab Soup

Calamari Puttanesca

Great Beginnings

CQ's She Crab SoupUS$10.00

Featured Daily SoupUS$10.00

Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$17.00

Fried Green TomatoesUS$16.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00

Calamari PuttanescaUS$16.00

Salads

Roasted Beets & Arugula SaladUS$12.00

Traditional CaesarUS$11.00

Iceberg WedgeUS$12.00

Entrees

Prestige Farms Chicken BreastUS$32.00

Grilled Atlantic SalmonUS$35.00

Butcher Block" Prime Pork ChopUS$37.00

Seared Ahi TunaUS$41.00

CQ's Shellfish PastaUS$39.00

Lump Crab CakesUS$41.00

Grilled 8oz. Filet MignonUS$48.00

Wild Caught Grilled ShrimpUS$39.00

Pan Seared Diver ScallopsUS$41.00

A Take on the Classics

CQ"s Old FashionUS$13.50

Classic "Bleu"US$12.50

French MartiniUS$12.50

CQ's Peach MadrasUS$13.00

Pearfection MartiniUS$12.50

Southern ManhattanUS$13.00

Dark and StormyUS$11.50

CosmopolitanUS$12.50

CQ's Beach BreezeUS$12.00

Pomegranate MartiniUS$12.50

Brews

Gaffel Kolsch, GermanyUS$6.25

Samuel Smith's Brown Ale, EnglandUS$6.75

Bell's Two Hearted IPAUS$6.00

Landshark LagerUS$4.50

Allagash WhiteUS$6.25

HeinekenUS$5.50

Amstel LightUS$4.75

Lazy MagnoliaUS$4.75

Featured Whites

Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas, Spain

Pinot Grigio, Baroni Fin, Italy

Pinot Grigio, Cornaro, Veneto, Italy

Pinot Gris, Eola Hill, Willamette Valley, OR

Rose, Sangiovese, France

Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany

Picpoul de Pinet, Hughes Bealiu, Languedoc

Sauvignon Blanc, Huia, Marlborough, NZ

Sauvignon Blanc, Paulus Gold, Hungary

Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, Napa County

White Bordeaux, Chateau la Pereyre, Bordeaux

Chablis, Louis Moreau, Chablis Bourgogne

Fume Blanc, Ferrari Canaro

Chardonnay, Louis Latour, Macon-Villages

Chardonnay, Harken, Lodi

Chardonnay, Four Vines "Naked", Central Coast

Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River

Chardonnay, Chappellet, Petaluma Gap

Featured Reds

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France

Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California

Pinot Noir, Cline Family Cellars, Sonoma County

Pinot Noir, Underwood, Oregon

Malbec, Dona Paula Argentina

Merlot, J Lohr California

Merlot, Hogue, Washington

Super Tuscan, Carpineto Dogajolo, Toscana

Red Blend, Bodri Szekszard, Hungary

Red Blend, Revelry, Columbia Valley, Washington