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: 4.9

4.9

3254 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
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 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
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 Island
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 SoupUSD 10.00
An Island Tradition Since 1973
Featured Daily SoupUSD 10.00
Contemporary and classic preparations
Prince Edward Island MusselsUSD 17.00
White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Cream & Herbed Crostinis
Fried Green TomatoesUSD 16.00
Pimento Cheese, Arugula & Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 18.00
Poached, Lemon, & House-made Tanqueray Cocktail Sauce
Calamari PuttanescaUSD 16.00
Sauteed with Garlic, Herbs, Spinach &Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Salads

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

Entrees

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

A Take on the Classics

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

Brews

Gaffel Kolsch, GermanyUSD 6.25
Samuel Smith's Brown Ale, EnglandUSD 6.75
Bell's Two Hearted IPAUSD 6.00
Landshark LagerUSD 4.50
Allagash WhiteUSD 6.25
HeinekenUSD 5.50
Amstel LightUSD 4.75
Lazy MagnoliaUSD 4.75

Featured Whites

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

Featured Reds

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

Sparkling Wines

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

Cordials

Remy Martin XOUSD 42.00
Remy Martin VSOPUSD 14.00
Courvoisier VSUSD 12.50
Hennessy VSUSD 11.50
Hennessy VSOPUSD 18.00
Grand Marnier 100yrUSD 39.95

Small Batch Bourbons & Whiskeys

Basil Hayden 80USD 12.75
Knob CreekUSD 12.75
Woodford ReserveUSD 12.75
Gentleman JackUSD 10.75
BulleitUSD 11.50
Bulleit RyeUSD 11.50
BookersUSD 30.50

Classic Malts

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

What 3,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Contemporary American
Hilton Head
Best Overall
Hilton Head
Best Service
Hilton Head
Best Ambience
Hilton Head
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CQ's offers a charming dining experience on Hilton Head Island with "excellent food and service" consistently praised by guests. Known for its "quaint" setting, the restaurant provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. Highlights include fresh seafood dishes and accommodating staff, making it a "must-visit" destination for locals and tourists alike.

3,254 Reviews

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Chuck
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CQ's is a hidden gem, I had been to Harbor Town many times and never knew this place was there until a local recommended it to us. Everything was incredible!!
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Charles
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A thoroughly enjoyable experience from beginning to end .
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tedd
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just love this place, the food, the atmosphere, one of our favorites!
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Paul
Indiana
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CQ’s never disappoints. We have had some of the best dishes we’ve had on the entire island at CQ’s. It is so good that we have our Christmas Eve dinner there each year. So good!!!
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Amy
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place! Our server was helpful and attentive. Food was delicious and we had a great time. Highly recommend this restaurant
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Donald
Toledo
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Quiet, refined atmosphere combined with excellent food and service make CQ's a must visit when on Hilton Head Island. Last night's special, flounder, was truly special along with tender green beans and mouth watering polenta. We've never had an average meal at CQ's and make sure that we include it on every visit to the Island.
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Lori
Charleston
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The setting is charming, but it’s TOO LOUD! We could not hear each other - and none of us have hearing issues. The food was just OK - not great. The service was good. Not enough pros to outweigh the cons. We would love to support this iconic Sea Pines establishment, but, alas, we will not be back.
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Nancy
Charleston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A totally delightful evening.. Both of our choices weer outstanding. Our server was attentive but not too attentive. The ambiance is always so pleasant!! Ir was a Halloween treat!!
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Sarah
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a gem! We enjoyed our first (of what will definitely be many) dinners with CQs. We were there as a party of four and each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals! I had the seafood pasta and all I can say is “Wow”! The generous portion meant that I could enjoy it again for lunch the next day!!
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Amy
San Francisco
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service! Cool ambience in an older house. Food was sooo yummy! Would for sure 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 4.9 stars by 3254 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Hilton Head Island
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
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 SoupUSD 10.00

Featured Daily SoupUSD 10.00

Prince Edward Island MusselsUSD 17.00

Fried Green TomatoesUSD 16.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 18.00

Calamari PuttanescaUSD 16.00

Salads

Roasted Beets & Arugula SaladUSD 12.00

Traditional CaesarUSD 11.00

Iceberg WedgeUSD 12.00

Entrees

Prestige Farms Chicken BreastUSD 32.00

Grilled Atlantic SalmonUSD 35.00

Butcher Block" Prime Pork ChopUSD 37.00

Seared Ahi TunaUSD 41.00

CQ's Shellfish PastaUSD 39.00

Lump Crab CakesUSD 41.00

Grilled 8oz. Filet MignonUSD 48.00

Wild Caught Grilled ShrimpUSD 39.00

Pan Seared Diver ScallopsUSD 41.00

A Take on the Classics

CQ"s Old FashionUSD 13.50

Classic "Bleu"USD 12.50

French MartiniUSD 12.50

CQ's Peach MadrasUSD 13.00

Pearfection MartiniUSD 12.50

Southern ManhattanUSD 13.00

Dark and StormyUSD 11.50

CosmopolitanUSD 12.50

CQ's Beach BreezeUSD 12.00

Pomegranate MartiniUSD 12.50

Brews

Gaffel Kolsch, GermanyUSD 6.25

Samuel Smith's Brown Ale, EnglandUSD 6.75

Bell's Two Hearted IPAUSD 6.00

Landshark LagerUSD 4.50

Allagash WhiteUSD 6.25

HeinekenUSD 5.50

Amstel LightUSD 4.75

Lazy MagnoliaUSD 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