Melissa's Guidebook for Bluffton
Food scene
This is a great local spot with fresh food, lots grown right on site. Known for their fried chicken and home cooked southern sides.
26 locals recommend
Cahill's Market & Chicken Kitchen
1055 May River RdThis is a great local spot with fresh food, lots grown right on site. Known for their fried chicken and home cooked southern sides.
Fun spot in Old Town Bluffton with lots of outdoor seating, live music and the most delicious nachos!
42 locals recommend
Old Town Dispensary
15 Captains CoveFun spot in Old Town Bluffton with lots of outdoor seating, live music and the most delicious nachos!
Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop
1415 Ribaut RdDelicious sandwiches with eclectic decor
Local donut shop with lots of pastries! Be sure to arrive early! Only open certain days and close when they run out
11 locals recommend
Alljoy Donut Co
22 Heyward StLocal donut shop with lots of pastries! Be sure to arrive early! Only open certain days and close when they run out
Great southern brunch spot with the cutest decor and outdoor patio
8 locals recommend
Nectar Farm Kitchen Bluffton
207 Bluffton RoadGreat southern brunch spot with the cutest decor and outdoor patio
Delicious ice cream and milkshakes with coffee and alcohol addition options - get the boozy shake of your dreams :)
Joe’s Ice Cream & Beverage Co.
15 Bruin RdDelicious ice cream and milkshakes with coffee and alcohol addition options - get the boozy shake of your dreams :)
Cute little restaurant with large selection of craft beers and delicious food options. My favorite in the Cheesesteak by far!
Craft Kitchen
7 Johnston WayCute little restaurant with large selection of craft beers and delicious food options. My favorite in the Cheesesteak by far!
Top notch local seafood restaurant - no water view, but definitely worth it.
10 locals recommend
Bluffton Seafood House
27 Dr Mellichamp DrTop notch local seafood restaurant - no water view, but definitely worth it.
Beautiful distillery with locally crafted spirits, cocktails and dishes. Shares a courtyard with a local pizzeria, Pizza Co.
21 locals recommend
Burnt Church Distillery
120 Bluffton RdBeautiful distillery with locally crafted spirits, cocktails and dishes. Shares a courtyard with a local pizzeria, Pizza Co.
Pizza Co
120 Bluffton RoadCustom made brick oven pizzas - attached to the Burnt Church Distillery.
Locally brewed beers, live music, trivia nights, music bingo nights and a delicious menu make this one of our favorite places. Seating is limited and all tables are first come, first served.
9 locals recommend
Southern Barrel Brewing Co.
375 Buckwalter PkwyLocally brewed beers, live music, trivia nights, music bingo nights and a delicious menu make this one of our favorite places. Seating is limited and all tables are first come, first served.
Local seafood spot with large screened patio and often live entertainment. Located in the center of the Promenade in Old Town.
42 locals recommend
Captain Woody's Seafood Bar
17 State Of Mind StLocal seafood spot with large screened patio and often live entertainment. Located in the center of the Promenade in Old Town.
Sippin Cow Cafe & Grill
36 Promenade StGreat spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Sightseeing
Historic church located on the May River with beautiful sunsets and scenery
31 locals recommend
The Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun StHistoric church located on the May River with beautiful sunsets and scenery
Waterfront park in Old Town Bluffton with a walking path, wooden swing hanging from a giant oak tree, views of the May River and Church of the Cross. Bring and blanket and have a picnic on the beautiful greens.
7 locals recommend
Wright Family Park
Calhoun StreetWaterfront park in Old Town Bluffton with a walking path, wooden swing hanging from a giant oak tree, views of the May River and Church of the Cross. Bring and blanket and have a picnic on the beautiful greens.
Charming "downtown" district in Old Town Bluffton filled with local restaurants and shops.
Promenade Street
Promenade StreetCharming "downtown" district in Old Town Bluffton filled with local restaurants and shops.
Small sandy area right on the May River if you're looking for something a little different than a typical beach!
Alljoy Beach
Small sandy area right on the May River if you're looking for something a little different than a typical beach!
Get acquainted with our town from the inside out by stopping at the Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center. They have maps, brochures, menus and information to help you plan your visit to Bluffton.
15 locals recommend
Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center
70 Boundary StGet acquainted with our town from the inside out by stopping at the Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center. They have maps, brochures, menus and information to help you plan your visit to Bluffton.
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
63 Wharf StWater front park with beautiful sunsets
True southern charm gated community situated on the May River with shops and restaurants open to the public. Tell the Security Gate you're heading to Wilson Village and enjoy the scenery. Famously known as the place Justin Bieber married Hailey Baldwin!
12 locals recommend
Palmetto Bluff
True southern charm gated community situated on the May River with shops and restaurants open to the public. Tell the Security Gate you're heading to Wilson Village and enjoy the scenery. Famously known as the place Justin Bieber married Hailey Baldwin!
Indoor Entertainment
Station 300
25 Innovation DrBowling, arcade and restaurant all in one location for rainy days.
Cinemark 12
106 Buckwalter PkwyLocal movie theater with reclining, pre-picked seats.
Indoor go karts for those that need some adrenaline!
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
Indoor go karts for those that need some adrenaline!
Outdoor Entertainment
Fishing and river excursions right from Old Town. Take your pick of Dolphin tours, sunset cruises, ecology excursions and more!
24 locals recommend
May River Excursions
81 Calhoun StFishing and river excursions right from Old Town. Take your pick of Dolphin tours, sunset cruises, ecology excursions and more!
Guided Stand-up Paddle Board excursions including SUP Yoga, group lessons and everything in between.
Stand and Paddle
63 Wharf StGuided Stand-up Paddle Board excursions including SUP Yoga, group lessons and everything in between.
Public golf course, great for beginners, with beautiful scenery and intercoastal waterway views
11 locals recommend
Old South Golf Links
50 Buckingham Plantation DrPublic golf course, great for beginners, with beautiful scenery and intercoastal waterway views
Public golf course with beautiful views. Hilton Head National is a course that’s challenging but not punishing. It’s a joy to play!
8 locals recommend
Hilton Head National Golf Club
60 Hilton Head National DrPublic golf course with beautiful views. Hilton Head National is a course that’s challenging but not punishing. It’s a joy to play!