CQ's

4.8

3286 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ's combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. CQ's has the feeling of an old, cozy, and comfortable inn. Heart-of-pine floors, wooden mantle pieces, stained glass, and the photographs and memorabilia of the Lowcountry culture all contribute to the charm that has made CQ's the place to dine since 1973. Inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game available. Our chef creates dishes that are best described as contemporary American with classic influences. Recognized for having the most extensive wine list on Hilton Head Island, CQ's offers more than 400 wine selections with over 70 poured by the glass.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(843) 671-2779
Website
http://www.cqsrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

CQ's She Crab Soup$10.00
An Island Tradition Since 1973
Featured Daily Soup$10.00
Contemporary and classic preparations
Prince Edward Island Mussels$17.00
White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Cream & Herbed Crostinis
Fried Green Tomatoes$16.00
Pimento Cheese, Arugula & Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Poached, Lemon, & House-made Tanqueray Cocktail Sauce
Calamari Puttanesca$16.00
Sauteed with Garlic, Herbs, Spinach &Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Salads

Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad$12.00
Goat Cheese, Toasted Pecans & Balsamic Reduction
Traditional Caesar$11.00
Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Marinated White Anchovies
Iceberg Wedge$12.00
Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Ranch, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Entrees

Prestige Farms Chicken Breast$32.00
Sauteed Mushrooms, Sweet Onions, Haricot Verts, Whipped Potatoes, Demi Glace
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$35.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Buttered Leeks, Whole Grain mustard Cream
Butcher Block" Prime Pork Chop$37.00
Roasted Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Haricot Verts, Bacon, Bourbon Glazed Apples & Demi Glace
Seared Ahi Tuna$41.00
Sesame Encrusted, Edamame Hummus, Asian Vegetable Slaw, Pickled Ginger & Ponzu Sauce
CQ's Shellfish Pasta$39.00
Sautéed Lobster, Shrimp, Spinach, Grape Tomatoes & Boursin Soubise Sauce, Over Campanella Pasta
Lump Crab Cakes$41.00
Roasted Poblano Peppers, Corn, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Spinach, Whipped Potatoes and Remoulade
Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon$48.00
Potato Pancake, Grilled Asparagus, Green Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce
Wild Caught Grilled Shrimp$39.00
Herb Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomatoes, Spinach, Rosemary Beurre Blanc
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$41.00
Sweet Pea Risotto, Parmesan, Pancetta, Saffron Cream

A Take on the Classics

CQ"s Old Fashion$13.50
Basil Hayden's Mortar Cherries And Oranges, With Orange Bitters
Classic "Bleu"$12.50
Bombay Sapphire, splash vermouth and blue cheese stuffed olives
French Martini$12.50
Vodka, Chambord and fresh pineapple juice
CQ's Peach Madras$13.00
Tito's Vodka, Peach Stirrings, orange & cranberry Juice
Pearfection Martini$12.50
Pear Vodka with Elderflower liqueur and a splash of lemon
Southern Manhattan$13.00
Maker's Mark, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and a cherry
Dark and Stormy$11.50
Gosling's Black Seal Rum, ginger beer, fresh lime and a splash of bitters
Cosmopolitan$12.50
Orange vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice and a dash of cranberry
CQ's Beach Breeze$12.00
Malibu Coconut Rum, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine
Pomegranate Martini$12.50
Vodka, Sour Mix, Tripe Sec, Pomegranate liquor

Brews

Gaffel Kolsch, Germany$6.25
Samuel Smith's Brown Ale, England$6.75
Bell's Two Hearted IPA$6.00
Landshark Lager$4.50
Allagash White$6.25
Heineken$5.50
Amstel Light$4.75
Lazy Magnolia$4.75

Featured Whites

Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas, Spain
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Pinot Grigio, Baroni Fin, Italy
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Pinot Grigio, Cornaro, Veneto, Italy
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Pinot Gris, Eola Hill, Willamette Valley, OR
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Rose, Sangiovese, France
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Picpoul de Pinet, Hughes Bealiu, Languedoc
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Sauvignon Blanc, Huia, Marlborough, NZ
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Sauvignon Blanc, Paulus Gold, Hungary
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, Napa County
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
White Bordeaux, Chateau la Pereyre, Bordeaux
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Chablis, Louis Moreau, Chablis Bourgogne
- 6oz$13.00
- 9oz$19.00
Fume Blanc, Ferrari Canaro
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
Chardonnay, Louis Latour, Macon-Villages
- 6oz$10.25
- 9oz$15.25
Chardonnay, Harken, Lodi
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Chardonnay, Four Vines "Naked", Central Coast
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
- 6oz$13.25
- 9oz$19.25
Chardonnay, Chappellet, Petaluma Gap
- 6oz$22.25
- 9oz$33.50

Featured Reds

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
- 6oz$11.25
- 9oz$16.25
Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California
- 6oz$8.75
- 9oz$12.75
Pinot Noir, Cline Family Cellars, Sonoma County
- 6oz$11.25
- 9oz$16.25
Pinot Noir, Underwood, Oregon
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Malbec, Dona Paula Argentina
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.25
Merlot, J Lohr California
- 6oz$9.25
- 9oz$13.25
Merlot, Hogue, Washington
- 6oz$9.75
- 9oz$13.75
Super Tuscan, Carpineto Dogajolo, Toscana
- 6oz$11.50
- 9oz$16.25
Red Blend, Bodri Szekszard, Hungary
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
Red Blend, Revelry, Columbia Valley, Washington
- 6oz$12.75
- 9oz$18.25
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sean Mainor
- 6oz$8.50
- 9oz$12.50
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bench, Napa
- 6oz$13.25
- 9oz$19.25
Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael Pozzan, Alexander Valley
- 6oz$10.75
- 9oz$15.25

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco, Cavit, Lunetta, Trentino Chandon NV (Napa) 187ml
- Splits$9.50
- Splits$13.00

Cordials

Remy Martin XO$42.00
Remy Martin VSOP$14.00
Courvoisier VS$12.50
Hennessy VS$11.50
Hennessy VSOP$18.00
Grand Marnier 100yr$39.95

Small Batch Bourbons & Whiskeys

Basil Hayden 80$12.75
Knob Creek$12.75
Woodford Reserve$12.75
Gentleman Jack$10.75
Bulleit$11.50
Bulleit Rye$11.50
Bookers$30.50

Classic Malts

Highland Park 12yr$16.50
Dalwhinnie 15yr$16.50
Glenkinchie 10yr$12.50
Glenlivet 10yr$12.50
Laphroaig 10yr$13.50
Oban 14yr$13.50
Macallan 12yr$13.50
MaCallan 18yr$34.50
Lagavulin 16yr$24.00

What 3,286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

South Carolina
Contemporary American
Hilton Head
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Hilton Head
Best Ambiance
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CQ's in Hilton Head blends charming ambiance with delightful dining, creating memorable experiences. Known for its "excellent food and service," this restaurant is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. The seafood dishes, especially the grouper and scallops, are highlights. While there are accessibility concerns, overall, CQ's is a "must-visit gem" offering a special experience.

3,286 Reviews

T
Tom
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great hidden gem in Harbourtown. Excellent food and great service and a very quaint inviting environment.
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William
VIP
Charleston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visit CQ’s often and this time was especially good. Starting with our server, Peter, who was quite knowledgeable and attentive. The dinner was preps perfectly and the drinks were delicious.
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Cathy
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wonderful service. Will definitely be back.
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Robert
Charlotte
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance and service were great - the fact that the beverage of choice for my party of 3 and our entree of choice for 2 of 3 of my party was sold out was a huge disappointment! Our bill was $200+ which I thought was a little high for no beverage, 1 shared appetizer, no dessert and having to compromise on the entree, I don’t mind premium prices when it’s for what I want to order.
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John
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in an older building that feels like a home...cozy and inviting. We had Christmas day dinner and enjoyed all dishes. Desserts were excellent and just the right size (quality over quantity). The chef was happy to make a few changes we requested, such as substituting sides. Will go again.
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Nancy
VIP
New York City
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CQ’s did not disappoint on Christmas Day! Everything was prepared exceptionally! Peter - best waiter !
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Lori
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a magical Christmas. Peter was the most amazing server, and the food was out of this world! We highly recommend the seared tuna....10/10!
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Rich
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is OUTSTANDING, food and service. We did Christmas day and they made us feel very welcome
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Guy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Third Xmas and remains a great place to celebrate. One of our party is vegetarian which was a challenge as the menu offers few options. But we knew that prior to arrival.
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Julie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CQ’s had great ambience, stellar service, and delicious food. All three generations of our family enjoyed it immensely!
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FAQs

CQ's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 671-2779.

CQ's is rated 4.8 stars by 3286 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cqsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(843) 671-2779

Featured in

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

CQ's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Seared Ahi Tuna

CQ's She Crab Soup

Calamari Puttanesca

Great Beginnings

CQ's She Crab Soup$10.00

Featured Daily Soup$10.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$17.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$16.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Calamari Puttanesca$16.00

Salads

Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad$12.00

Traditional Caesar$11.00

Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Entrees

Prestige Farms Chicken Breast$32.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$35.00

Butcher Block" Prime Pork Chop$37.00

Seared Ahi Tuna$41.00

CQ's Shellfish Pasta$39.00

Lump Crab Cakes$41.00

Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon$48.00

Wild Caught Grilled Shrimp$39.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$41.00

A Take on the Classics

CQ"s Old Fashion$13.50

Classic "Bleu"$12.50

French Martini$12.50

CQ's Peach Madras$13.00

Pearfection Martini$12.50

Southern Manhattan$13.00

Dark and Stormy$11.50

Cosmopolitan$12.50

CQ's Beach Breeze$12.00

Pomegranate Martini$12.50

Brews

Gaffel Kolsch, Germany$6.25

Samuel Smith's Brown Ale, England$6.75

Bell's Two Hearted IPA$6.00

Landshark Lager$4.50

Allagash White$6.25

Heineken$5.50

Amstel Light$4.75

Lazy Magnolia$4.75

Featured Whites

Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas, Spain

Pinot Grigio, Baroni Fin, Italy

Pinot Grigio, Cornaro, Veneto, Italy

Pinot Gris, Eola Hill, Willamette Valley, OR

Rose, Sangiovese, France

Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany

Picpoul de Pinet, Hughes Bealiu, Languedoc

Sauvignon Blanc, Huia, Marlborough, NZ

Sauvignon Blanc, Paulus Gold, Hungary

Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, Napa County

White Bordeaux, Chateau la Pereyre, Bordeaux

Chablis, Louis Moreau, Chablis Bourgogne

Fume Blanc, Ferrari Canaro

Chardonnay, Louis Latour, Macon-Villages

Chardonnay, Harken, Lodi

Chardonnay, Four Vines "Naked", Central Coast

Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River

Chardonnay, Chappellet, Petaluma Gap

Featured Reds

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France

Pinot Noir, Block Nine, California

Pinot Noir, Cline Family Cellars, Sonoma County

Pinot Noir, Underwood, Oregon

Malbec, Dona Paula Argentina

Merlot, J Lohr California

Merlot, Hogue, Washington

Super Tuscan, Carpineto Dogajolo, Toscana

Red Blend, Bodri Szekszard, Hungary

Red Blend, Revelry, Columbia Valley, Washington