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Upscale seafood-focused American cooking with regional ingredients served in a charming house.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 140 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 671-2779
Website: https://www.cqsrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Paul Foley
This was my wife and I first visit to CQ’s and we enjoyed it very much. Such a beautiful building inside and out and one of the best restaurants for ambiance on the island. The hostess was not very friendly when we first got there but the server was awesome. I had the She crab soup to start and it was amazing. For dinner my wife got the seared Ahi tuna and it tasted as good as it looked. I had the CQ’s shellfish pasta but did not really care for it. It had a mountain of shredded Boursin cheese that overwhelmed the dish. We will definitely be back but I will try another dish next time.
… moreWoodie Anderson
A really splendid experience. The wine selection was wonderfully complete, a splendid range. Our group of 8 was well accommodated, and serviced. I could not have fully emptied my water glass if I wanted to. Every dish expertly prepared and artfully presented. My steak had just the right beautiful pink coloration.
… moreDavid Fern
I first would like to say we had impeccable service from Peter!! So attentive and knowledgeable!
The ribeye special was out of this world. It was well worth the price. The bone in porkchop was outstanding too!
Beautiful place to enjoy and relax.
… moreThe ribeye special was out of this world. It was well worth the price. The bone in porkchop was outstanding too!
Beautiful place to enjoy and relax.
beastlycharizard13
I’ve been here twice before and had a great time, but words CANNOT describe how my most recent meal here went above and BEYOND what I remember of this place; my family practically had a six course meal!
SIX!
Before I get into the food, the restaurant itself. This is most certainly a fancy and fine dining establishment, and the vibe from both exterior and interior certainly radiate that further. The soft candlelit esque interior lighting gives off an impression of a simpler, bygone era, and it works great for my tastes!
In reference to the food, I admit I might be using the word “course” a bit lightly, given how the first “course” was the standard bread rolls and butter you would expect from just about any place. But hey, you can’t beat a classic! 🙂
Our second course was the salad course. My mother had the Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad, father had the Pear Salad, and I helped myself to a delicious Caesar Salad with anchovies! I’m a bit of a sucker for the highly salty fish, and it paired well with the salad!
For beverages, I have never cared for alcohol, so I just went with a water and root beer, but my folks had…well, I don’t remember, but they had a selection from the HUGE selection (and just as costly) wine list. They certainly weren’t disappointed!
The third course was this special item Ravioli looking thing that I can’t recall the name of, but it had meat stuffed inside. Our fourth and main entree course followed next, where my mom and I ordered some delectable Marinated Grilled Shrimp, and Dad had…I think it was the Grilled Atlantic Salmon?
Course #5 consisted of our main dessert order, where I partook in the Key Lime Pie with strawberry syrup, and they had…forgive me for forgetting the name again, they had some kind of salted caramel brownie square. The sixth and final course consisted of the big and complementary chocolate circles that they gave us when the bill arrived.
They even have a special Christmas menu too!
TL;DR A fine dining experience with elegant food out the wazoo!
If you are staying in the area and are looking for something more than ordinary, look no further than CQ’s!
… moreSIX!
Before I get into the food, the restaurant itself. This is most certainly a fancy and fine dining establishment, and the vibe from both exterior and interior certainly radiate that further. The soft candlelit esque interior lighting gives off an impression of a simpler, bygone era, and it works great for my tastes!
In reference to the food, I admit I might be using the word “course” a bit lightly, given how the first “course” was the standard bread rolls and butter you would expect from just about any place. But hey, you can’t beat a classic! 🙂
Our second course was the salad course. My mother had the Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad, father had the Pear Salad, and I helped myself to a delicious Caesar Salad with anchovies! I’m a bit of a sucker for the highly salty fish, and it paired well with the salad!
For beverages, I have never cared for alcohol, so I just went with a water and root beer, but my folks had…well, I don’t remember, but they had a selection from the HUGE selection (and just as costly) wine list. They certainly weren’t disappointed!
The third course was this special item Ravioli looking thing that I can’t recall the name of, but it had meat stuffed inside. Our fourth and main entree course followed next, where my mom and I ordered some delectable Marinated Grilled Shrimp, and Dad had…I think it was the Grilled Atlantic Salmon?
Course #5 consisted of our main dessert order, where I partook in the Key Lime Pie with strawberry syrup, and they had…forgive me for forgetting the name again, they had some kind of salted caramel brownie square. The sixth and final course consisted of the big and complementary chocolate circles that they gave us when the bill arrived.
They even have a special Christmas menu too!
TL;DR A fine dining experience with elegant food out the wazoo!
If you are staying in the area and are looking for something more than ordinary, look no further than CQ’s!
Jack Hill
We have spent a lot of time on Hilton Head over the last 40 years and CQ’s has been a there all along. Many others are come and gone, but we know we have always counted on CQ’s for a great time. I believe we will be back.
… moreLauren Duxbury
We all enjoyed our food, the historical Lowcountry ambiance, and the fabulous service! Unlike some of the other venues in Sea Pines this restaurant isn’t a total tourist trap. It is fine dining style food in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is family friendly but all the children were well behaved. The pork chop was divine! I’m not a big pork eater but I was quite limited for choice because most of the menu is seafood and I was very pleased with the chop, the bourbon sauce and the sides that it came with. The decor is very cozy, traditional and quaint. I wouldn’t recommend sitting outside in the summer because Hilton head has too many mosquitoes. But their patio looks like it would be quite nice for the spring. The Only complaint is that both the Bouillabaisse and Clam dishes both had some grit in them. Maybe the clams could use some extra cleaning or something. The beet salad was okay nothing special, the scallops were very nice and the Bouillabaisse was a southern Creole twist on the dish with andouille sausage. My fellow diners didn’t care for the lack of crusty bread with their saucy seafood dishes, but that’s a very minor and particular gripe.
… moreGentle John
This is a very fine place to eat. Good food, good service & priced reasonably for fine dining. I highly recommend eating here. Our server was Michelle & was exceptionally friendly & helpful.
… moreCraig Harris
We went 3 for 3: medium rare 8oz filet cooked perfectly. High quality Ahi tuna prepared perfectly, along with fantastic crab cakes. Our service was outstanding as well.
… morePhil Green
We were pleasantly surprised by the place, which is very atmospheric! I wouldn’t have been surprised if a phantom had walked by! However, the starters were laughably spare for the price: the beet salad had but a sliver of actual beet. I had a steak, which was well cooked but was not great quality, with chewy pieces of fat that made it seem like it was lower quality meat served.
The cocktails were strong, thankfully, and the wine list varied. Deserts were forgettable.
… moreThe cocktails were strong, thankfully, and the wine list varied. Deserts were forgettable.
Glue Guy
50 year restaurant at Hilton head must be doing something right. We had a wonderful meal. Main course took a little longer to serve than normal. Thought they missed our order. Waitress was very friendly and full of energy. Food was good. Not a busy night. Our table was right where the staff went in and out of all night. Atmosphere at other tables would be much be better.
Overall we would recommend this restaurant.
… moreOverall we would recommend this restaurant.