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Clawson's 1905 Restaurant

3.9 (342 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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CLAWSON'S 1905 RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Caroline J.

Highlights: Good service and restaurant is in a cool historic building that has been around since 1890 something. Fried potato chip appetizer and ranch. Not so good: crabcake! Would try other places in the area if wanting crabcakes!

Summer Salad minus the shrimp that was ordered
Andrea H.

Should have known something was up when every restaurant in town had a 20 minute wait and here we were able to get a table immediately. people working here were very nice. It was the food I had an issue with. Located across from the waterfront in downtown Beaufort, Clawson's is the most famous restaurant in town and has been around forever. We ordered two bowls of Clam Chowder and a Summer Fruit Salad with a side of grilled shrimp. Unfortunately, both bowls of soup were served cold--completely inedible. My husband and I moved them to the side of the table, and when the waitress came by to check on us, we let her know. She was polite and insisted on bringing us "fresh" bowls. A few minutes later, the same exact bowls were returned--and not even reheated. It was quite obvious they didn't care. At that point, we didn't bother eating them. When the salad arrived, it was missing the shrimp. Half way through the salad a plate with 4 small grilled shrimp was bright to the table. As an $11 add on, those 4 shrimp were grilled but most likely frozen from a bag and not fresh considering it's a town famous for fresh shrimp and oysters. It's disappointing when something like this goes wrong.

Ted D.

Went for some heavy snacks at lunchtime. We hit the Server Lottery! Deb was super friendly, chatty, knowledgeable about the menu and really, really took good care of us (as we did of her). Located in a historic building with a great interior and vibe. We had the hot crab dip and the fried calamari. Both were generous portions and very good! Although the calamari only come with a remoulade sauce Deb also brough two other sauces she thought we would like (and she was correct - all good). Deb also recommended the down east style clam chowder but I was too full - so without asking she brought out a sample for me. It was great and well worth a try! Don't miss this great spot right on Front Street and across from the riverwalk. ASK FOR DEB!!! You won't be sorry.

Fish batter pulled away from the fish, undercooked on the inside
Daun H.

The food (fish and chips, substituted fries for kettle chips) was hot and plentiful. The fries were very good, the fish disappointing. The batter was very thick, cooked on the outside (almost burnt), but wet, gummy and underdone on the inside, pulling away from scant actual fish. Suspect too much batter and overly hot oil. The service was very good. I would try the restaurant again, but avoid this dish. Old pub style restaurant ambiance.

Shrimp Scampi
Chelsea H.

Man, we keep coming back and getting let down. Service wasn't quite as great this time and the food we ordered (scampi and shrimp and grits) was just not very impressive. We would not order it again. Some of my family tried some of the apps and did enjoy those, especially the cheese fries. We probably will just stick to fried shrimp if we come back.

The food was absolutely amazing!!! The service was just splendid our waiter, Wayne,was very kind and helpful and had a killer mustache. The environment was like a fancier Cracker Barrel with all sorts of old tools and items from the 1900s. Me and my family loved this place 10/10

Amazing The Onion Rings

The onions rings were amazing. As was the salad and chicken sandwich. Love their home made dressings!

Beans, pulled pork sandwich and peaches n cream beer
Jenny D.

Went with a small group of friends for early ish dinner and it was very quiet, not too busy and the waiter was really nice. The price was kinda average. We also got onion rings but the batter was a bit strange and flakey instead of breaded. The beers they have are neat. They are from a local brewery nearby and the peaches and cream one was pretty good and smelled so floral and sweet. For an area with only seafood and hamburgers it was nice to be able to have something a little different

Sarah W.

Loved the old building and the feel! We had a great waitress and amazing huge fresh fish and chips!

Key Lime Pie

Tonight was my family's first time here. Food was excellent as well as the service! Enjoyed the laidback atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Crab cakes
Laura S.

We love Clawsons. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I decided to change it up this time and got the crab cakes with cheese grits and the veggies. Might just be my new favorite. I will say it was a little spicy but definitely didn't mind it. Kyle was out waiter and he was awesome! Love it how they kept the old feel to the building that was once a grocery store.

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food was poor quality and greasy, service was poor. Pricing on higher end. It was not an enjoyable experience.

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Service was great.. waitress was very attentive and friendly. Food was disappointing.

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1 year ago

One of my favorite places when I venture to Beaufort! Definitely a good meal! Service was on point as well.

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The fried calamari plater was great and my wife loved the burger!! Great service, food was good, it came out fast, and the price wasn't bad!

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