Okan Bluffton

The most laudable dining experience! From my online reservation being processed without complications. The same reservation was honored at the time slot specified without wait or cause. The atmosphere and ambiance were warm, cozy, and inviting. Dimly lit lighting ushered us into the romance not expected for the evening. Not to be outdone, the staff was exceptional in the demeanor, professionalism, and hospitality. We were the last reservation of the evening, however, were not rushed and received impeccable service. Our server, Rodrick, provided us with the most details and thorough explanation of the menu that we simply allowed him to order for us! His recommendations on pairing our entrees and side dishes were exquisite. The meals were prepared absolutely flawlessly. Taste, texture, and plating aroused our taste buds, which, by the way, were not disappointed. The food was amazing....simply amazing!! Our evening was highlighted and honored by Executive Chef Bernard stopping by our table. We shared our gratitude for an evening of elegance and succulent dining. While Chef shared his passion for creating such unique (albeit common by name) dishes. Let just say that I have found a new place to not only dine but host business partners, future clients, and friends. I am encouraging everyone to make a reservation or just stop by Okan Bluffton for a dining experience of exceptional class. Chances are, I will be there when you visit!

The staff and atmosphere were absolutely exceptional. I couldn't have chosen a more outstanding experience. The Chef was very personable and took the time to visit our table to explain the menu. Our server greeted us by name, having accessed our online reservation, and as the last reservation of the night, my husband and I were treated to exceptional service. He assured us that every dish on the menu was delicious but also provided us with the top recommendations. The corn bread, which he suggested, was an excellent choice. The establishment's ambiance is upscale yet relaxed enough to allow for a casual, stylish attire. I would highly recommend this dining experience to everyone.

Great place and great food. If you haven't had African food before this place is a great start. The service was prompt and everyone was extremely polite. I got their take on an old fashioned that was very tasty. For an appetizer we got the muhamarra which is a middle eastern style dip walnuts and pomegranates. Also quite good, was sweeter than anticipated but not too much and matched with the crackers and cucumbers that it was served with to dip. The coco bread was extremely good sweet and salty with an apricot jam to dip. The main meal I got was the blackened fish filet, which you can ask to be made spicy, which I did and it didn't disappoint. We finished it off with dessert. Sadly the rum cake was out but the chef told us of the olive oil cake he made that was worth missing out on the other. All in all this place is great. If you do what we did and get a slew of things it is a bit on the pricier side but well worth it.

Came here for Saturday brunch. Everything about the restaurant is inviting, from the decor and natural light from all the windows, to the attentive and friendly service. Most importantly, the food was exquisite. We were introduced to unique (to us) foods, spices and sauces, beautifully presented. One of our most memorable meals! Worth the drive from Hilton Head!

The food was absolutely amazing for both of my visits. Each bar tender made amazing drinks and made for an interactive experience through taste testing/sampling. Will definitely add to my weekly routine by visiting frequently! Atmosphere was welcoming and calm. The aesthetics of the restaurant were gorgeous.

Such a beautiful space, but what made our visit so enjoyable were the people we interacted with. Roderick was our main server, but we also had another young man helping and he was as pleasant as Roderick. The food is divine. Flavorful, comforting, and huge portions. We enjoyed the crispy mushrooms (a meal on their own), the tapalapa bread service, jerked goat, and the pastelón. All of the food was amazing. Bold, earthy flavors that were like a hug to your taste buds. We cannot wait to come back and enjoy more of the menu!

Fantastic service from the greeters to the food runners, server and bar tender!! It was our first time and we loved it. Flavors were carefully crafted and rich with love and flavor! Our server Keyshauna was knowledgeable and delightfully helpful at recommending options. We had crispy mushrooms and curry lobster! Chefs kiss

Yoooo, all I will say is I'm Caribbean and this food was horrendous! I couldn't believe that this has great reviews because the food we received didn't match the reviews! Between the off putting flavors, bland, unseasoned food, rice that looked and tasted like mush and no hot pepper, terrible! Now the decor is nice and the drink I had was great, but that's about where it stops. We had 2 appetizers, the shrimp and muhammara and they were ok. When the waitress described the shrimp, she failed to mention the shrimp are still on their shell and seasoned! This made for a messy eat, which I didn't appreciate. The muhammara wasn't bad but it wasn't great. Now those main courses, horrendous. That curry was sweet and had no developed flavors. The pork shank was a big piece of meat, covered in a sauce and had no seasoning. It was like the meat wasn't seasoned and was thrown in the pan to cook! Absolutely terrible! My jerk goat wasn't even spicy and tasted nothing like jerk! Plus that meat was chewy and had some random sauce on top. Not a fan. The flavors on all the dishes weren't developed or layered with flavor, as this food should taste. Plus, that goat and pork didn't cook long enough because the meat wasn't even falling off the bone or was tender! The jollof rice was tomato mush, absolutely inedible. The vermicelli rice had more texture, but no taste of garlic or spices, as noted in the description. The raspberry sorbet was missing something and that rum cake was not delicious. It was hard in some spots and even dry. I love me some rum/black cake, but that flavor NEVER came together. It was so poorly made, and clearly not made for the seasoned taste buds. Overpriced subpar food not even worth stopping in for. A complete misrepresentation of African Caribbean fusion cuisine. Waste of money and waste of time. Don't come here if you know how this food should taste, you will definitely be dissatisfied.