For my 300th review of 2025, I get to update my review of Beaufort Grocery. Beaufort Grocery is in the historic district of Beaufort, NC. The building was once Owen's Grocery store and is now a casual restaurant. They serve sandwiches and salads for lunch, but the dinner menu is closer to fine dining. I highly recommend making reservations if you are going for dinner, as it is a very popular place, even in the off-season. Reservations are not taken for the Sunday brunch, so I made sure to get there early to be first in line. On my recent visits, the restaurant was decorated for the holidays, so that was fun. It is small inside, but in warmer weather, there are outside tables. Alex took care of me at dinner. He was very welcoming, friendly, and could answer all my questions. He was very attentive and made sure my iced tea was always full. I went with the special for the night. I ordered the ribeye special without realizing it was 20 ounces. Thankfully, my appetite was good that night. It came with brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. I did get dessert too, and that was a chocolate peanut butter pie. That took me two days to finish. At brunch, my waitress was friendly and went over all the specials. I had a green apple mocktail, the #18 poached and stacked. I did the mini sweet potato biscuits as well so it was a lot of food. Alex, from dinner, saw me and asked me about my trip, so it was nice to see him again, and I thought it was nice that he remembered my plans. I will be dining here at least once on future trips to Beaufort, NC. read more

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What a fabulous lunch spot! Beaufort grocery was kind to host a larger sized party for us for lunch while in town for a friend's wedding. The bridal party along with a few others met here for lunch and they were able to seat us outside rather quickly by putting tables together which was so kind. All of us enjoyed our drinks. I had the spicy margarita and it was delish! I split the special sandwich of the day with my friend and had the broccoli salad on the side. Both were super fresh and everyone else enjoyed their meals as well! No complaints on the service or food. The outside patio was perfect for the spring weather we were enjoying! read more

Beaufort Grocery - Special sandwich - Delis Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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This is my second trip to Beaufort Grocery with my first being during the Sunday Brunch and I was too busy inhaling my foot to take pics lol. Today's trip was again, scrumptious! The restaurant was super busy both trips with us getting there as soon as they opened, so plan to either wait for a table or get there early. Also parking is tough, with a little parking at the lot next door but other than that most parking is street side. The waitress today's visit was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Bestie ordered the Hot Crab Dip to share to start our meal which is decadent and flavorful, with warm toasty pita bread for dipping. Unfortunately bestie found a shell in the crab dip which is what dropped the score for me. I ordered the Queen's Club with potato salad. The Queen's Club was very fresh and delicious, with the best tomatoes I've ever had on a sandwich. I'm not sure where they got their tomatoes but they were phenomenal. The potato salad was perfectly seasoned and made me want to order more. I tried my besties pasta salad which was tangy and sweet unlike any other pasta salad I've ever had! Definitely will be back!! We both love the decor inside the Beaufort Grocery, just wish the tables were a little further apart. read more

Beaufort Grocery - The Queen's Club - Delis Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Best breakfast I've had in a while! Phenomenal food! I had the crab cakes with a poached egg on top and it was amazing! read more

Beaufort Grocery - Delis Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Our first time dining at this restaurant and probably our last. We had heard such rave reviews of this restaurant, but frankly we would prefer to go next door to Blue Moon Bistro. This restaurant was crowded (mainly because not many restaurants are open on Monday evenings) and loud. The tables are close together. The food was mainly just okay. The Scallops were undercooked, the Duck two ways was okay, but the duck breast was also undercooked. I guess if you want Saganaki and the "Opa" experience this is the place to eat. Otherwise, we were not impressed. read more

My gumbo was delicious as was my house salad. And the carrot cake for my birthday lunch with friends was tasty. I had a mocktail with lavender that was recommended by Ivy our server and she was right on. She also took a special picture of us out in the garden. Loved every minute read more

Beaufort Grocery - My lemon lavender mocktail - Delis Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Beaufort Gro is the absolute best! We had our son's rehearsal dinner there and the food, service and atmosphere was top notch! The staff are amazing!!!! We also go for lunch, dinner, and Mother's Day brunch and all of it is top notch! read more

Everyone in Beaufort will tell you to go here and it is not because it is overrated. It is because it's truly that stinking good. Came for lunch, then had to come back for dinner. Ended up buying tee shirts to take home. We are Beaufort grocery fanatics, obsessed with the menu, specials & portions. The cocktails are no joke either. I haven't tried every spot here yet, but I have a feeling this restaraunt will put them all to shame. The vibes alone make you want to come back. read more

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You need to understand that in the evening they have the more expensive dinner menu and do not let you order off the sandwich menu. Nice place, but you may not know that going in. read more

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BGC is my favorite place to eat in the world. Everything is wonderful, the food, the service, everything! The ambiance is pure Beaufort. Best restaurant in NC , IMO. read more

The approach gives "townie" vibes, instead of the all-too-prevalent tourist trap, almost like what a diner wants to be when it grows up. It's laidback and approachable. We ordered fairly quickly, and I was surprised that when splitting a sandwich with my wife, they give you the choice of a second side. On reading the fine print, we realized that was because they charge a $4 fee to split a plate. This would have been fine, considering the inclusion of a second side dish, but each "side" was literally a disposable plastic ramekin of the size one might normally use for a salad dressing or catsup. We got the turkey club, which was pleasant and the portion was certainly big enough to share. My wife had the potato salad, which she said was okay, but had not been warned that it included onions and celery. I chose the "Carolina Caviar", a blackeyed pea salad, which taster like a peach salsa with peas; very tasty, but I only received about five fork-fulls, so it's hard to call it a "side". Overall, it was solidly "okay": nothing was really wrong, it wasn't good enough that I would hurry back, but I wouldn't object too loudly if someone else wanted to go. read more

The GOAT of the Crystal Coast. Do not miss. One of the best lunches you'll ever eat. One of my favorite places in the world. read more

This was not my first time but always a great choice when in Beaufort. Please note, you can call for reservations. Many times there is a wait but it's worth it. I started with their chicken curry soup which was perfectly seasoned and delicious. It wasn't as creamy as expected but was very tasty. I then had their turkey and bacon and spinach special sandwich. There was a large portion of turkey and it was an overall delicious sandwich. I had their broccoli salad as my side. It's one of my favorites. It is very creamy with a sweet kick and raisins. This is a definite stop you have to choose when in town. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This establishment is always great when we are in Beaufort. My family always stops here and yours should also. We ordered the specials today and they HIT. Service is outstanding and the ambiance outside watching people walk by drooling at our food is always great! You're 2 blocks away from the water and downtown. We will always come back and till next time ..... read more

Beaufort Grocery - Lunch Menu - Delis Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Awesome Nice place Good food Good service Will go back again ................................... We love this place read more

The Beaufort Grocery is my favorite restaurant in Beaufort, NC. I visit Beaufort for work and always eat at this wonderful restaurant. I also bring back to Tampa the Gouda cheese spread. I start with the cheese spread and see what specials they have. Last time I stuck with the Pan-Seared Duck Breast but you can't go wrong with anything they serve. They have a tiny bar but will make you anything you want. Service is fantastic! Wish I could visit for brunch! read more

Beaufort Grocery - Beaufort Cheese & Fruit - Delis Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

We arrived just past lunch crowd and still had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, but sat at the bar and made friends until table was ready. Food was amazing, service impeccable, and OMG -- the cheesecake for dessert, WOW, so good! I highly recommend the Apple Granny, (fresh apple slices with cheddar cheese paired nicely), my companion ordered the Reuben Willis from Down East and was very satisfied (the rye bread was so fresh!). They have gluten free as well as vegan options available. Highly recommend!! read more

2nd time was the charm! So, First visit. After all the raging reviews, I had high high hopes for brunch. We had went over the summer during the busy period, and although the food was good and beautifully presented, it was not memorable. Honestly, we were so uncomfortably hot, even sitting inside, it was hard to enjoy our experience. The food was also a little pricey so I didn't get the hype on my first trip. 2nd visit: Less crowded, less hot, and the food was amazing. They have some really great and interesting sandwich options. It comes with some yummy crispy sweet potato chips. We also tried the desserts which were excellent. You have to peak in the dessert cooler and pick the one that's calling you. If this was my first time I would have gave it 5 stars. We will certainly be back! It is a little pricy for a sandwhich, but for this meal it was worth it. read more

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Attractive venue. Plenty of staff and servers and fairly quick food service. Quick seating for early reservation, accommodating moderate size party. Still noisy even with their hanging cloth panels for sound dampening. While they have outside seating, they had the foresight not to seat with possible rain, while next door they seated on streetside grass. Saganaki and oyster appetizers were standouts. Be prepared to ask for more dressing on the Caesar's. No recommendation here on the Tuna Napoleon appetizer. read more

The food was very good and the service was great. Our waitress was awesome. Would definitely recommend this to those visiting the area

The food is good, but they are frequently super busy, so expect service to be a little spotty, but don't blame this on the servers, they are hustling! I must say that they're expensive. The food was worth it, but the very expensive old fashion that I ordered was the worst one I've ever had. Stick to beer and wine if you want a cocktail. read more

If you find yourself in Beaufort, don't miss out on the experience of Beaufort Grocery. We found ourselves there for Sunday brunch and were thrilled to learn they had the cutest outdoor patio garden. The only thing better the ambiance and service was the food! I had the Ben & Flo (combo of their crab cake Benedict and eggs Florentine) and my partner had the Ben & Willie (combo with the Wellington) and a stack of pancakes. Everything was delicious and prepared beautifully. We added a couple mimosas and enjoyed a delicious meal in the sunshine. We loved it so much, we came back the following night for dinner and got two of the specials. It was an equally yummy and top notch service experience. read more

Beaufort Grocery - Sunday brunch menu and outdoor seating area. - Delis Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

We ordered a few of the lunch specials and really enjoyed every item. The tomato soup with cheese tortellini was a lovely comfort on a cool day before our sandwiches arrived. I got the sandwich special with a fabulously fresh focaccia and herby ham + spread. I'm not a big sandwich gal, just usually am not impressed by the combinations. But as hoped, this one delivered. Loved the crunch of the greens, the high quality ham and the pop of flavor from the basil mayo. It was flavorful and well balanced, a lovely creation. My boyfriend got the sandwich with turkey, bacon, peach chutney and goat cheese. I'd considered it and enjoyed a few tastes. I enjoyed my selection most, but his is a regular menu staple and it definitely sets a high bar for flavor and unique ingredient combinations. I eyed other plates around me who got brunch and do think they have wonderful selections for this meal as well - would have to debate which to choose if we got back at brunch time again. Service was fast, friendly and attentive. The space was quite filled on a Sunday, but we didn't feel cramped and were grateful for a spot by the window (might have felt differently in another area of restaurant). Everything seemed incredibly fresh, most made in house (desserts look tasty, but we were satisfied with our lunch entrees). Overall an impressive spot in a small town that is not to be missed! The food was fresh, fabulously tasty and well crafted. We're culinary oriented folks, so always enjoy finding a place like this. Whenever we're back in the area, it'll be an easy decision where to read more

The food was amazing as always. You can't go wrong with anything at this amazing bistro. We both ordered two different fresh fish specials, both were great!! The service is always just as great as the food! Everyone was amazing! read more

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Great food. We had lunch with the two specials of the day. Great stop. Friends suggested it and it was worth the stop.

Birthday dinner for my wife Had the Saganaki Cheese for the appetizer The chef dinner special Mahi, lobster, scallops with asparagus & brussel sprouts Everything thing was absolutely delicious Service was great, checked on us often Great place to eat while in Beaufort, can get a little loud in there read more

Objectively the worst meal and worst service we've had this year!! It was a beautiful day in Beaufort and we were excited to find the charming storefront of Beaufort Grocery. We were seated at an outdoor table by the hostess who asked us for a drink order. 2 Iced Teas, please. Our first clue should have been the table next to us telling us to ask for silverware as soon as our server comes. Hmmmmm... Okay, five minutes later, our serve shows up and brings menus, the first thing on our table so far. , we ask for iced teas again...and silverware. Five more minutes, no tea, no silverware, our server comes to take our order. We order two sandwiches and two drinks from the bar. And iced teas. And silverware. Then we notice, every table outside has a different server. We start to suspect that management has split their indoor team to cover one table each outside. This is a recipe for disaster. At this point, we should have cancelled our order and left, we've been there 20 minutes, just getting tea, our server has come out to tell us he's arguing with the bartender over our bar order. Honestly, it's getting comically bad. Finally, some half hour after we've been seated we have tea, drinks, & silverware. Food is nowhere in sight. Another 10minutes and we get our sandwiches. The wife's looks good, but mine is a disaster on a plate...soggy bread, mayo & mustard strewn about the plate and a handful of greens that look like someone has released like confetti from the sky!! At this point funny has turned to infuriating, so I ask for a manager. She comes out and unapologetically makes me out to be the culprit?? Huh?? She tells me she gets the sandwich wrapped in a tortilla, because it's so unruly. Wait?? So you know this is an issue and no one in your organization has ever dealt with it? Honestly, I can't believe we stayed. At this point I should have told them to stick the entire order. But the wife was eating and I was trying to make the best of it. The final insult...the manager comped not one thing. Nothing. When I commented about it to my server, he responded, "yeah...she does that." So this is top-down horrible management that's leaked into literally every department. From staid between servers and the bar, a kitchen that's making sub-par food, servers....every aspect of this organization has obviously lost their give-a-damn. Avoid Beaufort Grocery at all costs!! read more

Lovely restaurant, great food and desserts! A true Beaufort gem. We enjoyed our lunch of fresh salad and seafood of the day.

A must go to place if you're in the area! I got the chicken salad on a wrap and it was delicious!! My husband got the Huey's Hacha Choania with brisket and that was incredible!!!! The service was outstanding and the bartender, I think her name was Resa (I think?) was so nice!! You won't regret going to this place to eat! read more

We've heard about this place for literally years, but never made it there. It was worth all the hype because everything was divine! You do need to make reservations though! The food was fresh, prepared perfectly, and the as delicious. The service was wonderful from the host to the bartender to the server. It's nice when a place actually lives up to his hype. read more

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This place was amazing! Went here for Sunday brunch and I'm so glad we made the choice to eat here. The loaded sweet potato biscuits were the star of the show. The service was smooth and friendly. Everything we tried was spot on. Pancakes, brisket burrito, crab cakes, and coffee! We will be back next time we're in town. read more

Several people recommended this place so we went into Beaufort and had lunch here. It was crowded but we were able to wait at the bar - unfortunately it was around 2pm on a Thursday and they were already out of ingredients for their special drinks (peach smash and watermelon mojitos). We ordered the saganaki which was SO good - we wish it came with more than 8 slices of bread (you have to pay for more bread) because we had so much cheese leftover. We also ordered a chicken salad gourgere (which is chicken salad on a delicious Parmesan light pastry). It was delicious - loved that the chicken salad wasn't doused in mayo and let the flavors really shine. We also ordered the bourbon pecan pie which might have been the star of the meal! If you are in Beaufort, I highly recommend you make this a stop on your tour...the wraps and sandwiches looked huge so definitely come hungry and save room for dessert. read more

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Walking up to the restaurant located just off the Main Street, you instantly get a good feeling about this place, like it's gonna be really good. We had made our reservations a few days prior to arrival, and thankfully so. This was a popular restaurant. My friends and I had originally asked for a bigger table, but since two people in group didn't show up they had to separate our tables, while this was going on we went to the little bar at in the back and ordered some drinks. The bar tender seemed like she was having a bad day, but at least she whipped up some quality old fashions for us. Next we moved on to our table and had the most helpful waitress. As the boys and I went through asking our questions most of them quickly realized that the meals they wanted to order where not available because the quality of the fish that came in. I tried the squash blossoms and really enjoyed my entree. Would definitely recommend! read more

Beaufort Grocery - Squash blossoms - Delis Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

My partner and I were very excited to eat here. We'd planned the last morning of our week-long vacation in Beaufort, ending it with lunch at BGC. As we usually do, we scoped out the menu and looked over countless reviews and photos. (When we travel, we take meals pretty seriously.) Unfortunately, no amount of research would have prepared us for this terribly disappointing experience. We were greeted by our server relatively quickly. She took our drink order and we ordered the crab dip appetizer. She was very personable and courteous; I have no complaints about the server herself. We ordered a couple sweet teas, a diet, and a sangria from the bar. The teas came quickly, but my son had to wait nearly 15 minutes for his drink and my partner waited about 20 minutes for her drink from the bar. We finally ordered our food. The appetizer took about as long as I would expect our actual meals to take. This was where my main issue lies. We waited well over an hour for our meals. We were told a party of 11 ordered just before us; however, that would excuse only a slight delay. We waited for another 25 minutes AFTER our server said it was coming right up. I suspect she forgot to place the order earlier, but it was never admitted. My daughter's food did not come how she asked for it; however, since we'd already waited so long, we didn't have time to have it corrected, and who knows how long that would have taken. My son enjoyed his meal. My partner and I liked ours okay, but the experience had already taken most of the enjoyment out of it. We had to rush through eating and leave. We finally received the check. It was a gut punch. I would never ask to be comped for any reason, as demonstrated with this experience, but I couldn't imagine a world where I would let a customer pay full price after a wait like that. $142.99 for a family of four...for lunch. I worked as a server and bartender for 15 years. I am extremely patient with the staff because I understand, more than most, all of the uncontrollable variables that go into executing a meal. That said, this was one of the most egregious cases of delayed food that I've ever seen, let alone experienced. Had this been a normal lunch, I would be more forgiving. It wasn't, though. This was the last day of our vacation. We had plans to get back to our resort in a timely manner to hang out with our new friends one last time and had dinner plans early that evening. This derailed all of that, and took a chunk of time that I'd like back. Sadly we won't get that time back. There is no consequence to the business because, since they are always busy, they don't seem to care about the personal experience. We would have likely never returned anyway, since we don't usually vacation in that area, but I wanted to leave this review for the next family who wishes to enjoy their vacation by not sitting for a 2-hour lunch. I can't award any stars for the food; it didn't matter after what we'd been through. For the record, I reached out twice to the business to hold them accountable, but they have chosen not to acknowledge this. read more

Top shelf. Food, ambiance, service. We go there as much as we can and are sure to take friends because it's a guaranteed great experience. Always a line. Outstanding menu. read more

Server exceptional. It's Friday after Thanksgiving and the place is packed. Servers are still spot-on. Our group enjoyed pan seared shrimp and scallops, smoked sea salt seared yellow fin tuna, and crab cake appetizer. The children ordered spaghetti and meat balls with marinara and it could easily serve 24 people, at minimum. Lovely warm place with white sails hanging above to deaden the sound. EVERY restaurant with a high ceiling should adopt these sound controls. read more

Just got into town and needed lunch. Was greeted quickly and seated! Service was nice and knowledgeable. Selection is great for a nice lunch. We had the Red and White Sangria's and you can't go wrong with either. Sandwhich and salads were quick, enjoyed! Loved the decor and space. Seating is very tight and that made it difficult for some in our party to move comfortably. read more

We love Beaufort Grocery. The food is wonderful and it has a great atmosphere. It's always on our must-visit list when in Beaufort.

I have eaten here twice and both times were fantastic! Most recently we went with a party of eight just before they closed up for lunch. The group was half foodies and half always happy eaters. We ordered crab dip and a blue cheese type of dip that was very rich. Either one would have been way too much for a party of two app but for our big group it was ideal. My mom ordered a Ruben, my dad ordered the Joshua Tree and added Mahi, he definitely won best dish of the day. I had the sandwich special. The only sandwich that I wouldn't order again was the crab cake sandwich and it wasn't bad but the other sandwiches were just so much better. Our server was great and even though they were closing up for lunch we didn't feel rushed at all. The dinner menu looked amazing and I can't wait to head back for a nice dinner sometime soon. read more

100000x yes to Beaufort Grocery! This was a highly recommended spot here in beautiful Beaufort and I completely see why! What a gem. BeauGro is a quaint little delicatessen, but it's oh so much more. There is the cutest little patio out front, but it was a little chilly so we opted to dine inside. We arrived around 12:30 on a Friday, and they were busy but we were promptly seated. The place setting was so fun! Instead of napkins, they used colorful little towels and it really added a homey and unique touch. Although the restaurant was busy, the waitstaff commanded the restaurant, I saw food coming out quickly and drinks were kept full. Our server Holly was great! Despite how busy they were, I never once felt rushed. She took time to explain the menu and the specials and made sure all of our questions were answered. I asked her for a recommendation, and ended up getting the rare roast beef special she suggested and loved it! I believe their meats are Boar's Head, but regardless, it was apparent that the roast beef was high quality and it was STACKED on that delicious, fresh bread! Dressed with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and horseradish Mayo, this was a hit. I got mine with pasta salad which was a nice take on it! My mom got the Queen Anne's club and whoa! I love a good club sandwich and this one was straight fire. Toasty sourdough with tons of ham and turkey, all the fixings of a classic club, but added flair with a basil mayo. Yum! She ordered the sweet potato chips as her side and these are a knockout. Perfectly crispy with a hint of cinnamon and sugar sprinkled over top. We were raking up the crumbs with a spoon, because it was just that good. Another person in our group ordered the fish sandwich special which was mahi mahi on this particular day. It came with kimchi and a special mayo of some kind. She ordered the fish blackened and absolutely loved it! She was easily able to request sourdough bread instead of the rye it came with. Super accommodating on any substitutions. Her side was the cowboy caviar which was a black eyed pea salad. So good! We had to try their hot Carolina crab dip and I will be thinking about this crab dip daily for the next 3 months. The presentation was great, the dip was in a small cast iron and it was served with pita and lavosh crackers. I am a pita girl myself, but we devoured it all. Plenty of crab, totally cheesy and the best part - there were little cloves of roasted garlic throughout. Simply perfect. Can't forget dessert - you're greeted by a cake case when you walk in, so you have your entire meal to think about the drool worthy dessert options you've just witnessed. We opted for the bourbon pecan pie and I think my soul left my body when I tasted it. Firstly, the size of this baby! Have you ever seen a slice of pecan pie with this deep dish girth? Whew. Covered in a creamy bourbon glaze and I opted to get mine a La mode. The warm pie paired with the ice cream was an explosive combination. At this point I was so completely full I was miserable but I couldn't bear the thought of leaving a crumb of this pie. I love exploring new restaurants when I'm traveling, especially with the selection in Beaufort, but this is a place I'd come again and again. read more

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