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CQ's, Hilton Head Island, SC

CQ's

4.6
4.6
2966 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 671-2779
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Private party contact
    Eric Thompson: (843) 671-2779
  • Neighbourhood
    Hilton Head
  • 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

What 2,966 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Contemporary American

2,966 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We just had the appies as we weren’t hungry enough for an entree.. but nice presentation and good salads.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We enjoy CQ’s and have been many times. The service and atmosphere is always excellent, but the food can range between very good and “ok.” The other night I had the special (Flounder) it was bland. Still, we’ll be back as it’s not a terribly expensive date night ($200 with tip typically) and we have nice memories from years past.

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  3. Rick

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are seniors and don't need big portions. Had heard that CQs had early bird specials with smaller portions. We were disappointed that they didn't. Everything that we did experience was great.

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  4. MarkR

    Detroit

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service, food and atmosphere. Along with OMBRA, one of our favorites on HHI

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous, we have been going to see CQ’s for over 20 years. Favorite restaurant in Hilton Head! 

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  6. Pdemore

    Charlotte

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff, food and Service was awesome. What a great night!!

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  7. HemperAM

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was solid! Brings your friends/fam & please enjoy!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food was good but nothing outstanding and is a bit expensive for the quality. We had a dirty bread plate when we were seated and they brought our white wine out at room temperature. The server was very nice. Not a bad place but I will not rush to go back.

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  9. KarenR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Exceptional service from our waiter, Peter. The food was excellent and we love the ambience!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Historic charm in an authentic atmosphere. Food was delicious. We’ll prepared and presented. Lives up to the reputation.

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  11. WilsonL

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant for great food, the staff were wonderful. Food came out hot and we enjoyed everything we ordered. Great place! Congratulations to the chef, first class food.

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  12. Louie

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    We felt the food was mediocre at best. We have found much better choices in Hilton Head for a nice meal.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Food was only fair ..hadn’t been for years , Will not return

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  14. CarolB

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve dined at CQ’s for 45 years and they continue to wow us! Fine dining food, fabulous service, and relaxing atmosphere. Definitely on our favorite list. Congratulations on 50 Years!

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  15. Epps

    Jacksonville

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with excellent food and service located in the heart is Sea Pines

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  16. JennyW

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great, and our server, Peter was excellent! Will definitely return!

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  17. MichaelH

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ultimate dining destination in Hilton Head. A wonderful spot for an evening faith authentic southern charm and Lowcountry vibes.

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  18. KimH

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Been coming here for years, a family favorite. I get that it was a Tuesday night but someone needs to look at the kitchen. The food was poor, a 57.00 steak special with no flavor. Waiter messed up one plate and had to return it ( which we never do). Hostess dress in jeans, no personality and looked bored to be there. This at it's peak was a best in class restaurant and it gives me no joy to say that either there has been a shot in ownership or something has really prompted a drop-off in quality and experience. Hope they can turn it around, our family would love to come back. Cannot recommend to friends based on this experience.

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  19. ddubjr

    Charlotte

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time experience. Absolute gem. Will definitely go again. everything about it was a hit.

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  20. AndrewM

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner! casual setting. I had the Tomato Caprese Salad special and the New York strip special. Had a glass of the Super Tuscan red wine. The food was fabulous! Wonderful service, loved on the pictures on the walls regarding tennis and golf over the many years. Great dinner - I will be back!

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  21. SIRRICHARD

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great seafood and service. I have dined here at least 6 times and always great.

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  22. Milton

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommended. Food was great and so was the service. Great place.

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  23. ChrisA

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit and we are impressed. Service was superb. Attentive, informative, and allowed us to dine. Scallops and Trout for dinner, beet salad for app. Really 5 Star across the board.

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  24. MichelleD

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    I’ll start by saying Other reviews led me to expect more for this restaurant that’s considered a Harbortown Favorite. We took our family of 4 there for dinner while on vacation. For 6pm on a Friday night in the summer, the restaurant wasn’t busy at all. We were greeted by 3 unsmiling hostesses. Not sure why they were all at the host stand when it was clearly not busy and they were not friendly or inviting. We had dressed nicely for dinner and I was disappointed when we walked in… it looked like a dusty old house, even the inside. Even The hostesses were in jeans and t-shirts. We were waived over to the table nearest the door in the room with the bar. Perhaps our bad table location led us to not be impressed by the ambiance but seeing so little I don’t know where the charm could have been. It was very quiet and there was slight music in the background… maybe if we could have heard it would’ve livened the place up. Eventually our server arrived and good thing he was friendly and cordial or I’m not sure we would’ve even stayed. The drink selection looked tempting and there were many good looking menu choices. Our meals came quickly. I ordered the seafood pasta and despite needing a little salt it was very good. We skipped dessert. We were there for exactly an hour and left underwhelmed.

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  25. Buddy

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We honeymooned on Hilton Head 50 years ago. Being a very special occasion, we wanted a great dining experience. We found it at CQs. The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend CQs restaurant!

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  26. LeeA

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The trout was very good but the hunter sauce on the chicken was not good and it drownedout the entire dish.

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  27. ThomasH

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    We arrived early and took two seats at the bar. The bartender was very engaging and very helpful. The food was terrific. The server did not seem overly interested which was noticable due to the outgoing nature of the bartender. The She-crab soup was nice but tasted more like mushroom soup than She-crab. The scallops were of a medium size and the accompanying sides were very nice. The seared tuna was wonderful but the sides were somewhat underwhelming. All in all the main courese were the reason we were there.

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  28. DinaM

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were amazing. Peter our server was very polite and very knowledgeable about all the items on the menu.

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  29. DavidB

    Charleston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were both excellent, wonderful place for brunch

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  30. Monica

    Coastal Georgia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambiance to celebrate a special event! We will be back….

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice local restaurant, good selection of entrees. Service was outstanding.

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  32. HollyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful birthday dinner at CQs. They gave us a spacious table in a quaint room. Our food was amazing - two of their specials - mahi mahi and trout amandine, and we discovered a good Hungarian Syrah! Our server was fun and made the experience truly enjoyable.

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  33. PELKN

    Charlotte

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Atmosphere and food were great as was our waiter Peter as he did a great job. My only complaint was when you have a very quaint, small intimate restaurant like CQ’s and the manager is present, he needs to interact with the customers. Jorge, the manager, must of passed our table at least 20 times over the course of the evening and never once smiled at us or even asked us how our experience was. Unacceptable!!! Because of that, I wouldn’t rush back or recommend to friends.

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  34. KevinS

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Our waiter was very good.

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  35. StevenR

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was adequate. A little pricey for what you got. Service was good. Waiter attentive. Very difficult to park there. Found something at the last minute before giving up. Had a better meal with more food at the Quarterdeck the week before

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything great - like always :) Will get back soon.

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  37. MichaelR

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for dinner with your family. Food was excellent and super convenient to Harbor Town.

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  38. JamieP

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and recommendation were great. Service was wonderful. Only complaint would be it was a bit warm even for the indoor seating.

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  39. EdwardR

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining at CQ. Everything about our visit was excellent. Great food and service. We will definitely return on our next HHI stay.

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  40. BethO

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my first time dining at CQ in the dining room. Previously I had walked in and was served at the bar. Both experiences were excellent. From the moment I walked in and both occasions Jorge graciously welcome to me into the restaurant. No matter the request he always accommodated. The service at the bar was quite good, and the service as a table side was quite excellent. Denise make sure our every request was met, and she did so, with efficiency, professionalism, and a smile on her face. On both occasions, the food was quite good. I always like to get the fresh catch and my dining mate did the same. We were delighted with every bite. I will definitely go back and bring my visiting friends with me. CQ,s gets an A+ across-the-board

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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 4.6 stars by 2966 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CQ's

140A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Hilton Head
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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
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