Neat local place we fell into for our 2024 visit to HHI. Once inside your greeted by intimate colors, an open dining area and a friendly crowd that appear to be from the neighborhood and they are surely regulars The restaurant has full bar service, this evening we chose wine and since it was late we opted for the small plates (which ironically are not that small) Our selections included the wedge salad - think chopped salad if you order this as that's truly what it is, the fresh tuna over arugula, orzo and tzazziki and finally the giant sea scallops We found all small plates good , ingredients were all very fresh and portions respectable. Beyond just a good rating, the sea scallops were unbelievable The scallops were hard seared first, the finished in the oven in a large rammacan with a poached butter sauce. DELICIOUS without compromising the butteryness texture of the scallops and the flavor -YUM Service was great, all were friendly and the POUR RICHARDS special made table crackers are worthy of asking for seconds Hope I can visit again and try other items read more

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This place would be amazing if you only judged it by their food. BUT the service is super friendly and puts it over the top! Even though we're only in 2-3 times a year, it always feels like we're treated as regulars. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Pour Richard's - a plate of food with shrimp and grits - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Poor Richard's is a little secret gem of Bluffton. My husband I are grateful to have discovered it. The owners are Ali and Richard, together are a very cool couple! Richard creates a new menu every night. He using ingredients that are in season. His savory creations are a delight to the palette!! Ali is a pastry chef, her desserts are delightful!!! Tonight we stopped by for a quick dinner. I ordered the Lobster Roll, Richard is from New England so he knows how to make a lobster roll!!! It was delicious, served with potato salad and watermelon. My husband had the pizza with fried chicken on it... he said I'm going to eat only half of this... well as he was going in for the last slice I reminded him... he said, it was just so good!!! We couldn't leave without having Ali's famous pecan checkered pie with vanilla ice cream... While every bite of it is delicious, I just love the buttery crust soooo much!!!! I'd say tonight's visit to Poor Richard's is like every other visit... it was SPECTACULAR!!! So go have a nice meal at Poor Richard's try to reserve a seat at the Bar... you'll really enjoy that!!! Tell them I sent you!!! read more

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With out a doubt one of the TOP restaurants in the low country of Bluffton South Carolina. Pour Richard's is one of the few consistent restaurants in Bluffton. Pour Richard's is a true hidden gem in Bluffton , SC . The chief acquires the freshest seafood and ingredients. Fantastic atmosphere and the service is the best on the island and Bluffton. The menu offers small plates and full entrees. Dinner Specials are also available nightly. This is my go to spot in Bluffton and it always delivers. If you are here visiting the low country you should give Pour Richard's a try. Enjoy !!! read more

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Great atmosphere. Food and service are excellent but pricey. Highly suggest making reservations.

Literally some of the BEST food I've ever had! My bf and I were in town for the weekend and we stopped here for dinner. I had the oysters Florentine & it was amazinggg. My bf had the lamb chops with shepherds pie. Cooked to perfection. I also ordered the surf & turf pizza which was also very good. I was stuffed and could barely finish. My bf ordered the blackened steak/shrimp which were really good. Definitely try this place out if you're in the area. Our server Delina was super nice and attentive. The owner spoke to us and checked in on us throughout the night which we really appreciated. Great vibe and even better food read more

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This week my family and I decided to give Pour Richard's a try after hearing some good things. Upon arrival we realized they don't post menus online because the food is "seasonal" but in reality they just don't want people seeing the prices. We decided to stay anyway because they must be making fantastic food if they charge 60-100 dollars a plate....wow were we wrong. Not only was the food nothing special... it was actually bad. The 80 dollar steak tasted very similar to a 15 dollar grocery store cut and other entrees made you left wondering why didn't I walk out when they charged me for water at the start. If you and your family are deciding between Pour Richards and McDonald's... just know the only difference is McDonald's doesn't sell T-shirts off the wall. read more

Outstanding food, service, and ambiance. I suggest the sea scallops, but I've had a steak there as well. You just can't go wrong.

The service was good, the food was good but not a value for the money, expect dinner to be over $50 a person for just avg food. They hype there menu but I found the food to be mediocre. When you take the price into account it was very disappointing. read more

Amazing selection of entrees, apps, deserts. The attention to detail and service is almost unmatched. A fantastic selection of wine and spirits. The staff is loaded with personality and friendliness. This hideaway is a local secret and for good reason. We can't say enough about these beautiful people here. If you leave hungry it's your own fault. A+ read more

Although the food was enjoyable, most dishes are not unique enough nor good enough to justify the prices. For example, 2 Thai meatballs with glass noodles for $18 ? We spent $150 for a bottle of wine, 1 bowl of soup, 1 salad, an appetizer and 1 shared dessert. The service was good, the dessert was great, but I wouldn't recommend this expensive experience for anyone! read more

Great staff, food is amazing. This place has become a weekly date night staple for us. Try the filet with the fried egg definitely my favorite!!! They don't have meatballs in the menu but he makes them for the pizza. Ask for them being from NY I have been looking for years for a good meatballs in the south and I found them here. read more

Pour Richards is an "event" experience, where every taste Bud will be treated to an optimal experience! From when Allie the desert chef and owner meets you at the door; and when Leah rolls through the daily ( changes daily!) menu, you'll find this more than a dinner! Our favorite stop when we visit HiltonHead! The seafood and steaks are out of this world! And be sure to inquire about the "special" wines! Stupendous!!!! read more

I think maybe we were oversold on this place before we got there. Had high hopes. My martini would have fit in a shot glass. Ice particles floating around. Hate that. Bad start. Wedge salad was fair at best. Wife's onion soup was bland. Blackened ribeye was dry and lacked seasoning. Actually more charred than anything. Topped with fried shrimp (why?) which were also dried out. Never had overcooked shrimp in Bluffton before. Hmm. Sides were... meh. At $45, way overpriced. My wife had a pizza. It was decent but $18? It's Bluffton, SC not Las Vegas. People seem to like the place. Can't recommend it. P.S. Would it kill 'em to put a hunk of bread and some butter on the table? read more

Might be the best restaurant in Bluffton. Absolute hidden gem. Perfectly cooked steak and veal chop! Great desserts.

It's really obvious the chefs care about what's going into the food as they recreate the menus every day and come out to talk to you personally. I had a trigger fish fish with a crab pesto that was insane. I also had the candies fig creme brûlée which was top notch as well. read more

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This place has fantastic servers and the food is to die for! My party's server was a really nice man who went over the whole menu in detail when I told him I'm pescatarian. He told me which dishes I would like because I like seafood and told me about what was in every dish. The wedge salad is the best I've EVER had (and I'm a huge salad person). The Oyster pie was different than anything I've ever had and honestly so good! I recommend you make a reservation if you plan to go here (which you should) because my mom and I got the last table that wasn't reserved. If I could give this place more than five stars I definitely would! (Also they were playing some Amy Winehouse which I love) read more

Pour Richard's - Oyster pie - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Why haven't I heard of this place yet!?!? The food, 5 stars! The service, 5 stars! The pricing, worth it (it's pricey, but worth it!) These guys don't mess around! New favorite! read more

We had a very nice dinner at Pour Richards but found the pricing to be exorbitant. Too many other choices to give you a better value for dollar. read more

If you're not one of their local regulars be prepared to be treated like an outsider and get terrible service. My husband and I ate there one time were sat at the very far end the bar away from everyone. We are locals, but we don't come in often. It felt like we were being stared at the entire time. I didn't feel welcome at all. The hostess was especially short and rude. Made a snotty comment on how you don't get in usually without a reservation. Clearly we were branded as outsiders as soon as she realized we didn't have a reservation. The food was really good but that doesn't make up for the crappy experience. I truly hope the management see this and takes a look at themselves and how the treat patrons. read more

This is my first time here, it was amazing. I have not had food like this before. We had oysters topped with crab, curried mussels, surf n turf pizza for dessert we had milk chocolate coconut chess pie=almond joy pie read more

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There's no shortage of good seafood in the Bluffton/Hilton Head area, and Pour Richard's is no exception in this regard. What sets Pour Richard's apart is the exceptional atmosphere and excellent service. From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted with a wonderful smile and a catering to our every need. We were told to not even look at the menu because we were there to relax. The waitress for our table explained the specials and our dinner options almost like a performance, with emphasis on all the right words to make our mouths water. There were enough options that everyone at the table was able to try something different. For myself, I tried the flounder, with was juicy and flaky at the same time. It came with linguine and mussels to make it a full on seafood experience. I wasn't as big of a fan of the bedding that it came on top of, but the overall meal was nothing to complain about. It was just the right portion and left enough room for dessert. All in all, I was very impressed. I will definitely be looking to come back when I can! read more

Pour Richard's - Flounder special with mussels and linguine - New American Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Just finished having small plates ( not really small). I had the short ribs on noodles. So tender and the broth delicious . Hubby had the spicy tuna ( not really ) on ramens w broth and he loved it. The food was creative and was hard to choose our dishes.. all sounded exciting. Our server was engaging, knowledgeable and accommodating. Richard stopped by and chatted and it made the meal even more enjoyable learning some background and meeting the man with such great vision. Ally s desserts were delicious and soooo good. PB tart w ice cream! Great meal we will return soon !!!! read more

I'm in love! We are kicking ourselves for not understanding what Pour Richards is all about. We've lived here 9 months and tonight is our first (and certainly not the last) this is excellent food on another level! Be sure to visit this place. Great staff.. lovely menu... fun drinks... great atmosphere. read more

We are so happy to have found Pour Richards! We were looking for a nice meal to celebrate our anniversary and from what I was able to glean online we were very excited to give them a try. We could not be happier with the experience. We were warmly greeted and were seated immediately even though we were thirty minutes early. The service was excellent without being intrusive and the food was amazing. One of the most enjoyable meals I've ever had. Our only regret is that we live 30 miles away and we seriously want to work our way through the entire menu! read more

Went in to celebrate our 24th anniversary. Obviously full of people who go in a lot as they got a lot of attention. Server was friendly and food was above average. Regulars seemed to get some crispy breadsticks to snack on, we did not. Wife asked if her choice was spicy and was told "no". It was too spicy. My glass of wine ordered before the entree was to come out never arrived. We were comped a dessert to take to go, but wasn't that impressive nor worth the $12 price tag it would have carried. Asked if they could do anything else for us and we just wanted the check to get the heck out of there. Just about ruined our anniversary. So sad, because many people recommended. read more

Their food and service is incredible. I cannot say one bad thing about Pour Richard's. Owners are terrific folks. Their menu changes daily, but always something for everyone. read more

Outstanding! Best food we've had in a very long time. We had a bit of everything Especially wonderful was the French onion soup and grilled wedge salad and the desserts! read more

We had a FANTASTIC dinner at Richard's last week. We both agreed it was the best restaurant meal we've had in about 5 years. The food is positively exceptional, period. The flavors, textures, exceptional ingredients, and the selections are beyond anything else in this area, and I dare say as good as or better than the finest, most special restaurants in Charleston. If you're a "foodie", this restaurant is your heaven. Honestly, it's in a level by itself, a class of one, for the Hilton Head/Bluffton area. No chef around here is better, NOT ONE!! And desserts are SPECTACULAR, period! Each one perfectly hand crafted by co-owner Ally, with exceptional ingredients, flavors, textures....the desserts are DIVINE !!!!! read more

I don't usually write a bad review but had to in this circumstance. I had their $10 Chopped Wedge salad which was average. The Short Rib Pho, under the small plate section, at $16 was an insult to the word Pho. Traditional Pho (and I've been to Vietnam) has more than 6 noodles in it. Our waitress, Jordan, was pleasant and provided good service. I'll agree with the other reviewer, the owner needs a lesson in customer service. With all the wonderful restaurants in our area, Pour Richards falls to the bottom of my list. A message to the owners --- don't try to charge those prices in a restaurant with a TV above patron's heads and overhead lights that dim and brighten every few minutes. What's up with that? read more

Great food and atmosphere . My favorite spot in Bluffton. Reservations are your best bet. Also sitting at the bar is a treat.

It was OK, but not for the $$$. Sat at the bar. Service for us was above average, engaging and entertaining. We liked it. Food? Overpriced given the atmosphere. Don't get me wrong. Atmosphere is warm and comfortable--just not at this price point. We expected something differently. Ribeye was good (but not great). Whole flounder was fresh but collards seemed to be lacking of flavor. It was "good",...but not great. Liquor also a bit overpriced for the environment. Would we return? Given it is dinner only, then more than likely no. Like other reviewers, there is much to much competition for better atmosphere and food AT THIS PRICE POINT. read more

I went to buy a gift certificate six months ago. it is a long time ago but I still don't understand so I am writing this now. I just wanted to buy a $50 gift certificate for my friend who love to go there. But they said that I can buy a gift certificate $100 or more, not $50. This is the first time for me that restaurant asked me how much I need to spend. read more

Overall delicious. I got the Lobster roll and my wife had the Filet steak cooked to perfection. However, very overpriced. Also, the garlic bread and hash browns appeared to be store bought and not homemade. read more

Went here with a group of four last Saturday night. Loved it. Preparation of the trigger fish was outstanding. Appetizers, salads, dessert all first rate. read more

Pour Richards is a quaint little restaurant in Bluffton, SC that offers some of the food in the area (and that includes Hilton Head). Some of the food can be a little pricy, but it can also be very affordable if you order the small plates or flatbreads (which are made in a stone fire oven). All of the entrees that my wife and I have tried have been excellent. That includes what is permanently on the menu and the ones that are specials. I'd definitely recommend Pour Richards to anyone staying in the area. Make sure you make reservations though, because the place fills up fast! read more

Let me start by saying that the food here was incredible. There is a unique creativity that goes into the creation of each dish and I was extremely impressed with each item I ordered from the menu. The bartender who served me was cheerful and polite and very knowledgeable about the menu. The reason for the poor review comes solely from the experience I had with the female owner/manager (so I assume). I sat at the bar earlier in the evening on a Wednesday, between 5:30-6, so as not to take up valuable table space since I was dining solo. After my meal, I was forced to handle a rather time sensitive matter regarding some business, and I stepped outside to take a phone call (which I had informed the bartender I needed to do so she wouldn't think I was pulling a dine and dash). Since I desired to stay for a bit longer and enjoy my wine and possibly order dessert, I did not close my ticket. It was too loud to take the call in the restaurant and I did not wish to be rude to the others sitting at the bar. When I came back inside, I went to sit at my place at the bar, only to be told by the owner that she had a reservation for two coming in and needed my seat. There were plenty of open tables in the restaurant, so I was unsure why she needed that particular seat. Not only did she move me without asking, she moved my water glass to a new spot wedged between two other couples and informed me that "your water is right there". As someone who worked in the service industry before, I was appalled at this behavior. She never once asked me if I would mind moving, never apologized for the inconvenience, and worst of all - handled a beverage without my knowledge and never bothered to even offer a new glass of water. Treating paying customers like second rate patrons is never acceptable. I hate writing this review because the food here really is fantastic but it's certainly not worth being treated like that. read more

We had an excellent dinner at Pour Richards . It was our first time and our waitress very patiently when over the menu. I had the lobster roll with a side of potato salad. The roll was small but delicious and the potato salad was the best I ever had. My husband had the tuna special and did everything but lick the plate. My daughter had the short rib with noodles and enjoyed it very much. The Sandbar dessert was delicious. I bit pricey but great for special occasions. read more

This place is the best. I have lived here for years and never visited Pour Richards. Went here tonight and was amazed. Food was outstanding & staff wonderful. Steve and Chris were awesome!! Thanks guys for a great night! Lauren & Marie (from Boston) read more

Food is so amazing, Richard outs together some really unique combinations. The food is always off the charts, and don't forget to save room for one of Allie's desserts! read more