Calhoun Street Tavern
If you're ever wandering through Bluffton, South Carolina, and craving a spot that nails Southern charm with a modern twist, Calhoun Street Tavern is worth a detour. Tucked at 9 Promenade St Ste 1201, this place is a go-to for locals and tourists who want good vibes, bold flavors, and a casual, yet classy setting.
The vibe here? It’s got that “hang out and stay a while” feel. Expect a mix of trendy and laid-back with moderate buzz in the background—perfect for catching up with friends or making new ones. Plus, if you're into live music, you'll love the evenings when local acts take the stage, adding a soulful soundtrack to your meal.
Now let’s talk food. The Crab Cake is a crowd-pleaser—crispy outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor. But don’t stop there. The Prime Rib Sandwich delivers serious satisfaction, especially when paired with one of their craft cocktails or local brews. Looking for something with a twist? The Crab Stuffed Flounder is pure coastal comfort. Oh, and the Pickled Brined Fried Chicken? That one’s for the Southern food purists—tangy, crispy, and downright addictive.
The menu plays with Lowcountry tradition in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. And while it leans Southern, there's enough variety to keep things interesting. Whether you're popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a long dinner with a group, Calhoun Street Tavern manages to make every visit feel like the right choice.
There's no need to dress up too much, but you'll still feel like you're somewhere special. The staff keeps things friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which adds to the overall experience.
Reviews
Great food and service. Menu is a little expensive but reasonable. Great outdoor seating with live band on the weekend evenings.
Brined chicken sandwich awesome, music is always a favorite of Hiltons. Hilton even gotten some lovin from last nights music group
Food is consistently good. Great bar program. Specialty cocktails are on point. Fried Chicken sandwich is outstanding, might be the best anywhere. Tavern Potatoes. I dream about them. Pickled shrimp appetizer, OMG. too small though. Great Bloody Mary, get the Captain. Had a great waiter. he was full of jokes, and took us through the whole menu with candor. He even gave the kids glow sticks.
We come to HH once a year and last year we decided to make a reservation here for the first time. When we got to the restaurant the hostess turned us away even though we showed up at our reservation time, followed by her telling us the kitchen was closed. So of course we were super annoyed after traveling all day and having to scramble late to find somewhere to eat. Not very hospitality like. However, this year we decided to give them another shot and I am so glad we did. Our server was absolutely delightful and just so kind to us. The food was out of this world. We got the kettle chips to start and we both got the double burger. I was nervous to get the double burger thinking it would be huge and too much food but I ended up eating the entire thing, the patties were super thin. THE MAC AND CHEESE THOUGH!!!!!! I could eat mac n cheese literally everyday and I am soooooooo picky when it comes to others, and I COULD EAT THE MAC N CHEESE HERE EVERY DAY! It just reminded me of home, my dads mac n cheese. The restaurant is super homey and quaint. You can tell its a local spot as well. You definitely need to eat here if you're in town!
We were a party of four celebrating Christmas and had a great time. Miss Burdette waited on us and was completely on point! We had the seared Tuna, Andouille sausage and cheese plate and Crabcake Apps and they were great. 10/10 will be back!