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    Backwater Bill's

    4.1 (15 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
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    1 year ago

    No outsiders allowed! Would have been nice to known before we drove out to try and eat dinner here.

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    3 years ago

    The best burger in Bluffton and the biggest! The service was amazing, super nice, and the food was delicious.

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    6 years ago

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    6 years ago

    We love Backwater Bill's! The food is great! The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice and so are the people who work there!

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    6 years ago

    This restaurant is listed as open to the public. We were turned away at the gate today while trying to go for lunch.

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    12 years ago

    I have had the experience of eating BB for over a year and have never had anything I didn't like. I have had every menu item.

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    After moving to the area 4 years ago I have wanted to go to this restaurant and finally did…read more So good! There was 4 of us and we just got a bunch of small plates and apps. Their cucumber mint margarita was so refreshing. In my pictures you will see: Beef Carpaciao Burrata with ham and peaches Beat salad Chicken Dumpling Oysters Potatas Bravas Corn Bread Squash Their menu changes often so more reasons to keep coming back. Centrally located in the charming Old Town Bluffton . There were no early reservations available and took a chance on walk in and were accommodated on the patio. Very attentive and friendly service. We will be back and totally not wait another 5 years for this true gem.

    Our go to restaurant every time we have something to celebrate. Our anniversary dinner is not a…read morematter of where we are going, it's let's go and try to have a budget because we literally order everything on their menu and NEVER REGRET IT. You can spend $300 on a dress or everything on the menu including a generous tip and dessert! Food you CANNOT REPLICATE OR ATTEMPT TO MAKE AT HOME. A favorite feature of mine. And service that is worth a Gold star for bringing it to the next level. We love eating upstairs but downstairs is just as nice! I'm hoping they will always be here because this is our favorite! Best chicken I have ever had... to this day. And I NEVER order chicken because it's usually dry, not at The Farm. We also LOVE THEIR MOCKTAILS! Best way to feats and have the best experience in Bluffton!

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    I've eaten at Buffalos probably a dozen or so times since I moved to the area a little over a…read moredecade ago, and I've never been disappointed. The food is always top-tier, whether it's their appetizers or salads, or a variety of sandwiches and sides, I've always come away happy and full, and usually with leftovers for lunch the next day. The staff members are always warm and inviting, and the restaurant has a laid-back feel to it for being in such a prominent location in the village of Palmetto Bluff. I like to take a stroll down the community dock after eating to hang out and enjoy the view before heading home. My personal favorites are the spinach and artichoke dip, the Caesar salad, and the double double cheeseburger. The burger is one of the best I've ever had--and I don't say that lightly!

    First-time visit to Buffaloes in Palmetto Bluff. We sat in the screened-in outdoor area and the…read moreambiance is genuinely outstanding -- 10/10. The setting is peaceful, the views are lovely, and Palmetto Bluff itself is gorgeous. That part of the experience was excellent. Unfortunately, almost everything else fell short. The food was average at best. The appetizers were clearly the strongest part of the meal; once the entrees arrived, things leveled off into "fine but nothing special." For the price point, average isn't good enough. Service was the real problem. Our waitress repeatedly forgot about our table. Menus were still sitting on the table when the appetizers arrived. Water glasses sat empty for long stretches. No one cleared plates, so we eventually started stacking and clearing the table ourselves. When staff finally checked on us and we asked for refills, they charged for the kids' second Cokes. That felt particularly nickel-and-dime after the neglect. When you're spending around $300, you shouldn't have to bus your own table or chase basic refills. The wait staff left a strongly negative impression. Bottom line: Come for the beautiful Palmetto Bluff setting and the appetizers. Temper expectations on the rest of the food and especially the service. The ambiance is hard to beat, but the overall experience didn't match the price or the location.

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    I wish I could explain some of the bad reviews, but I can't (well, perhaps I could but we'll keep…read moreit civil. Being turned away because the place is popular is not a reason to give 1 star.) This is not luxury roof-top dining on the island... this is American pub comfort food... and it is GREAT for what it is. We've been there at least 10 times with only one item that was mildly disappointing. the pot pies, sandwiches, burgers. All great. Even the steak and fish. Their country fried chicken and mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort food. I don't often order alcohol, but I love their light, crisp house ale and get it every time.Compared to most places now-a-days, the prices are good. I feel sorry for the reviewer who thought the Cracker Barrel across the street was better... they are somewhat similar, but OAH has more variety and is much better.

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