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Octagon - Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

4.7
4.7
94 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Octagon welcomes guests to a lively gathering place where tales are told, laughter lingers in the air, and nothing is taken too seriously. Cocktails, food and life are shared in this social hub. A namesake to the “Octagon House,” one of the first plantation homes that stood on the Bluff in years prior to the Wilson era, Octagon features sharable bites, classic cocktails with a creative twist, locally crafted beers and our Signature barrel-aged Artillery Punch.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Bar Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (843) 836-6210
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Beriau
  • Private party facilities
    The Vine private room gives you the feeling of exclusivity as well as an opportunity to look out over the water inlets that connect to our beautiful May River. By using your private walkout onto the Octagon deck, your group may be able to see the beautifully painted sunset sky.
  • Area
    Bluffton
  • Cross Street
    477 Mt Pelia Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cooking Unplugged: Grains of the Lowcountry

    18 Jan 2025 only
    Unplug from the hustle of daily life and reconnect with the simpler things in life with our Cooking Unplugged monthly series. Led by our Executive Chef, this January class celebrates the Roots of the Lowcountry as we explore the rich flavors of red rice, okra, and local shrimp in partnership with Rollen Chalmers of Rollen’s Raw Grains, a local farmer with generational ties to Palmetto Bluff. Discover the heart of Lowcountry cuisine while savoring the joy of being fully present. Complimentary

What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Good for groups

  • South Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • South Carolina

    American

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • Hilton Head

    Healthy

  • Hilton Head

    Hot spot

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octagon at Palmetto Bluff offers "kind, accommodating service" and "melt in your mouth good" food in a picturesque setting by the water. Guests praise the "phenomenal" cocktails, live music, and attentive staff. While it may be pricey with smaller portions, the "wonderful experience" and ambiance make it worth a visit.

94 Reviews
  1. carol

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter forgot our appetizer course and brought out all the sushi on one plate without explanation of what was what. Not a great experience given the price of dinner.

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  2. Helen

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasure to enjoy a meal here! Staff, food and ambiance are fantastic.

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  3. Kacie

    VIP

    Tahoe

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday brunch—no brunch. Either breakfast until 11 am or lunch. Limited menu

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  4. Debbie

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were wonderful. Autumn was great as was the food. The truffle fries are a must have as is the Seafood Salad. This is my third lunch there and will be back again soon. The atmosphere and ambiance are lovely as is the entire Montage Resort as well as the Palmetto Bluff neighborhoods.

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  5. Fred

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    really good consistent food, but getting pretty expensive

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  6. Amy

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and ambience! Loved the patio decorated for the holidays.

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  7. Heather

    VIP

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress would not accommodate shellfish allergy by asking chef to prepare fish dish on separate surface from shellfish (this should be done anyway). Frustrating because it has never been a problem before at Octagon. Also she refused to allow us to sub one ingredient in a cocktail. Again, never been a problem before. We ordered the “fried green tomatoes” appetizer and it was one tomato slice. Seemed a bit ridiculous for $18. Did not offer bread service or refill water. Had to track down another waiter to get service. Frustrating to pay so much and still tip 20% for such bad service.

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  8. Bari

    VIP

    Chicago

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the sushi and it was fabulous! Our waiter was awesome!

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  9. Thomas

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner with wife and kids. Gary our server was top notch and attention he gave to our kids was amazing.

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  10. Ocie

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server(Larissa) made us feel so special. The best anniversary moment for us. Thank you,
    Octagon - Palmetto BluffResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us at Octagon - Palmetto Bluff! We're thrilled to hear that your anniversary was made special with us. Our team always strives to make special occasions extra memorable. We're glad we could be a part of your special day. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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FAQs

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff is rated 4.7 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

477 Mount Pelia Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    477 Mt Pelia Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
  • Area
    Bluffton
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Bar Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Beriau
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (843) 836-6210
  • Private party facilities
    The Vine private room gives you the feeling of exclusivity as well as an opportunity to look out over the water inlets that connect to our beautiful May River. By using your private walkout onto the Octagon deck, your group may be able to see the beautifully painted sunset sky.
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