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Octagon - Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

4.5
4.5
107 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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: 7:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Bar Menu 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • 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 - French Family Heritage

    15 Mar 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. Complimentary

What 107 people are saying

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Great for brunch

  • Hilton Head

    Child-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • Hilton Head

    Healthy

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octagon at Palmetto Bluff impresses with its "exceptional service" and "amazing sushi." Diners appreciate the "beautiful setting," attentive staff, and delightful outdoor dining experience. While some mention minor service hiccups and noise levels, the overall consensus highlights "great food," expertly crafted cocktails, and a "wonderful atmosphere."

107 Reviews
  1. Pat

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service at Octagon! Pork chop was amazing!

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  2. LucasK

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Octagon presented us with a 5 star experience from the moment we arrived until we left. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. We drove from Savannah for my husband’s birthday and they even gave us a birthday slice of cake that was to die for. Absolute must eat.

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  3. Joan VIP

    Pittsburgh41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Octagon is in a beautiful setting with lovely views. It is in the main hotel building whereas the other restaurants on property are in more of a town setting. The food was good but not outstanding in my opinion. I was annoyed to see the shrimp and grits price was 18 dollars higher than what is listed on the online menu. All the other prices were accurate. The restaurant was very busy for lunch, but not overly noisy and our service was attentive, and food was served in a good time. Some of our party had the seafood cobb salad which looked delicious, and others had the grilled fish sandwich. Today's fish was red snapper. The sandwich came with a side - be aware there is an upcharge for truffle fries which wasn't clearly conveyed. All in all I don't feel it was worth the drive from Hilton Head, but it is a lovely property to explore if you have additional time to spend.

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  4. Sapezinskiene

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my friend for a lunch to celebrate her special Birthday. The food was absolutely delicious! The customer service outstanding. Highly recommended to All.

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  5. Henry

    Pittsburgh14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food but even better service. An extremely enjoyable experience.

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  6. Lydia VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Impeccable service and food! The oysters were small but delicious, the stir fried crab rice was also excellent, and you cannot go wrong with the burger and some of the best crispy fries I’ve ever had!

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  7. betsy

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful attentive server, lovely day and atmosphere…outside table. Oysters/ fried okra salads were all amazing

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  8. Fred VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always great, especially when Sushi chef is in residence

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  9. Leigh

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service and food! I think we would have preferred to be in the front dining room as opposed to the back - it was a little chilly in the back dining room and front dining room had a warmer ambiance. I would go back for sure.

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  10. Robert

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Foods good, everything else is least to be desired. If you like $34.00 martinis while eating in an upscale college cafeteria, with screaming children, choppy layout, crowded bar and bright lighting then I would highly recommend the Octagon. Love Palmetto Bluff, but for the price eating at octagon is not worth the dinner reservation. Only for lunch. I Would recommend Riverhorse, and if the Montage cant get you into Canoe Club, then eat at riverhorse or bluffton for fine dining. The Montage gets you because if your staying on site and all there restaurants are booked….which happens, your stuck. They simply can charge whatever they want. Blackberry Farm does the same but atleast they can justify the food service and ambience.

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Octagon - Palmetto Bluff is rated 4.5 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 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: 7:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Bar Menu 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • 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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