Okan Bluffton

Bernard and team have truly brought something special to Bluffton and the low country. Tantalizing my taste buds from the Sauvignon blanc, oyster appetizer, and all the way to the pork shank that rocked my world. Don’t be like me and take so long to try this place. You won’t regret it.

Don't sleep on this place, Bluffton. We came in to town to visit some family, and decided to try this place. The food was excellent for flavors and presentation. The Coco (sp?) Bread was dangerously good. We could've filled up on that alone. Lobster curry was mild but awesome. The flank steak was cooked perfect. I would come here regularly, if I lived in town.

Beautiful restaurant with outdoor dining option that is dog friendly. Waiter couldn't have been more polite. Manager was very hospitable and even brought bug spray for me. Now to the star of the evening--the food! The oxtail is incredible..the okra was grilled perfect and underneath had the most delicious red sauce. The lamb ribs were also very good

Soooo glad we made the drive out from Hilton Head Island to try Okan! Hands down the best meal of our trip and one of the best meals we’ve had in a very long time. Everything was uniquely delicious but the goat curry and jollof rice were our favorites! The hint of the scotch bonnet pepper in the goat curry was perfection. After dinner we walked up to their ice cream window and enjoyed some home made ice cream. Our daughter who always gets strawberry LOVED the butter pecan and so did we! Can’t wait to come back in the future. ❤️

The food was delicious. There was only one waitress for the entire restaurant. Needless to say service was slow. If you ordered a drink it did not come until your meal came or after. They also allowed a gentleman to come in with his dog. It was not a service dog. One it was not identified as a service dog and two the dog was barking.

I chose this restaurant based on the high ratings and an intriguing menu—but what a letdown. There was a huge gap between expectation and reality. Service: It took 50 minutes to get our food—and there were fewer than 10 people in the restaurant at lunchtime. No excuse for that kind of wait. Food: • Cornbread: Just… no. It had an odd, almost plantain-like flavor (if that’s what it was?), but not in a good way. It was also overcooked and slightly burnt. • Djon Djon with Shrimp: Word of warning—do not order this if you’re on a date unless you want to look like you’ve been possessed. Your mouth turns black. The mushrooms were flavorful, and the dish itself was okay, but the presentation and side effects? Yikes. • Shrimp: I love head-on shrimp, but these were so overcooked they were impossible to peel. Do you eat the shell or just give up? I tried… and gave up. Overdone and dry. A little fat or oil during cooking would’ve gone a long way. • Fonia Bowl with Jerk Chicken: Probably the best of the bunch, but still just meh. Maybe a 6/10. Add it all up—slow service, disappointing food, and an $80 lunch tab—and it’s a hard pass from me.

Went for the first time and had a wonderful experience. The overall ambiance and interior design is modern & warm. Our server was incredibly attentive & knowledgable. It was a somewhat quiet night. The food came out pretty quickly and was full of flavor! We had the green hummus as a great starter, both had the oxtail which I’d gladly order again and the okra with harissa was also really good. Well worth the 45 minute drive. Wandered down to the waterfront after to enjoy the sunset. Thanks for a great time!

This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had—truly unforgettable. My mother and I ate here while on vacation and split the local fish, the grilled okra, and coco bread and it was all SO good. The ambiance was lovely, and the servers were wonderful. If I lived in town I would be going back here all the time, but instead I’m just going to be craving it until next time I visit and can go again!