Ribaut Social Club

We had an amazing dinner at The Ribaut Social Club inside the Anchorage 1770. Everything was cooked perfectly. The Wreckfish and Succotash was delicious. We also had the Chicken Milanese and it was fantastic.

We returned with a group of 6. Sarah our server was fabulous! Chef, fabulous unfortunately the young server (not ours) hushed us bc we were having fun. Large bill over $600 to be hushed 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫 We ate in the private room in the basement which was very cool! However, it only takes one rude interaction to ruin the hard work of everyone else.

I had dinner last week at the Ribaut Social Club in the Anchorage 1770 in Beaufort while I was in town visiting family who live there. We dined out on the porch where we had a perfect and gentle evening breeze and a gorgeous view of the river. The food was delicious and fresh, and we enjoyed the special summer cocktail list. Service was what you would expect at one of the fine dining establishments in town: attentive, friendly, and not rushed. The food was not as creative as I'd hoped for, but it was my first time at the restaurant and I'd heard many people rave about the chef's creativity, so I may have had somewhat high expectations. I also heard that the restaurant is in the process of hiring a new executive chef, so we may have timed our visit poorly during that transition. Even so, the meal was delicious and served beautifully. This is a perfect restaurant for a special occasion, as the dishes are quite pricey, but if you have the chance to splurge, this is a great option! It ranks as one of the finest restaurants in the Beaufort area, and the location in such a historic building with the view out over the water make it worth the cost!

We visited the Ribaut in 2022 and in 2023 and absolutely loved it. We came into town to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and made reservations over a month prior and were really looking forward to celebrating it at the Ribaut since we had great experiences the last 2 times. We had heard there was a new chef, which made us a little nervous but we tried it anyway. The tag-team wait staff were not on the same page and we had to repeat our orders a few times. Service was slow. The crab cakes we had were bland and underwhelming. My husband’s filet came out medium (when we had ordered it to be medium rare and even mentioned that he likes it more on the rare side) so they took it back. I ordered the octopus risotto and was sadly disappointed in how overcooked, tough and chewy the octopus came out and the rest of the dish lacking flavor. There was about 20 minutes from the time they took his steak until we finally got someone to come to our table to ask if we needed anything, although they went to check on every other table except for ours. My husband went back to see why and they were going to offer us more complementary wine but we refused. When they finally brought the second steak out, it was dry and over salted. We didn’t even want to try desert because everything else had already been a disappointment. We ended up paying almost $200 for a less than subpar meal. I used to recommend this place to everyone but now I’m sad to say that it has changed for the worse.

Had a lovely experience at The Ribault Social Club. Outstanding service, lovely atmosphere and great food. In times where mediocrity is rampant, this is a great reminder that there are still people doing their best. My recognition to the owners and chef. Highly recommend !!!

Loved the porch dining experience. Delicious pasta and chicken piccata. Husband loved the tuna appetizer. The brie however, was begging for some crusty artisian bread. Those little white toasted squares just weren't gonna cut it! The sauce was disappointing too. All tomato paste and no hot pepper jelly. I would just drizzle the hot jelly and skip the tomato sauce altogether. It's too bland and messy anyway. Won't be missed.

We celebrated our 10th anniversary here. It's a beautiful experience. The history just surrounds you. Our meal was superb and the service even better. We'll be back.

A great weekend in Beaufort includes Sunday brunch at RSC. You will not regret. Check out the rooftop before you leave.

This lovely B&B is located just a couple of blocks from great shopping & excellent restaurants. The owner & staff are friendly, helpful & welcoming. The bed in our room was huge & comfortable. A delicious breakfast, with many choices, is included. Every morning we enjoyed ours on the gorgeous front porch. Your room is cleaned every day & at night a cookie & water are delivered with a turn down service. They also give you a parking permit so you can park close to the property without worries. We enjoyed our stay & you can't beat the great location!

This review is for the restaurant at Anchorage 1770 but we also enjoyed the room at Anchorage the last time we stayed here. We had our wedding anniversary dinner last night at this Ribaut Social Club restaurant at Anchorage 1770 and I can't stop praising on how amazing our steaks were! It was one of the best steak we ate in a while and the gravy and fresh veggies that came with our steaks were fresh and cooked to perfection! Misty, our server, brought us our complimentary sparkling wine that tasted delicious and our fried oysters appetizers were so good. The ambience at the restaurant was so nice with soft music that serenade our dinner. Misty told us that we can go upstairs to their hotel rooftop to enjoy our sunset with our beverages while she keeping our food and table situated for us. What an amazing service and the busboy always make sure to come and refill our water. We loved and enjoyed our dinner!

*PLEASE NOTE: This review was downgraded from 3 stars to 1 star after I received not one but FIVE harassing emails from Chef Daniel Salazar trying to bribe me into removing my review below in exchange for a refund of our disappointing $250 meal. He said unless I removed it he did not feel "comfortable" having me back at the restaurant and he needed to "protect" his business, amongst many other ridiculous things. Maybe this is how they get their 5-star reviews??? I have been blogging and reviewing local restaurants on different platforms for over 10 years and this is the first time I have ever been harassed for it. I emailed the owners with a forward of the harassing emails over a week ago and have yet to receive a response from them. If this is any indication of the kind of establishment they're running they have much bigger problems than the mediocre food. I think it's also worth mentioning that I saw one of the owners arrive as we were sitting on the porch. She was dropped off at the front, walked up the stairs, looked at the few of us dining at her establishment and continued to walk right inside. There was no "hello", no acknowledgment of her customers, and she never circled around to any of the diners, just sat at a table inside with some other people in the middle of the dining room and acted like the rest of us were of no consequence. I've never visited a fine dining restaurant where the owner was there and didn't at least go around to the tables and ask how our meal was going. Despite the exorbitant prices, this is not fine dining. Came for my husband's birthday dinner. After considering the same menu reinvented at every. single. restaurant. in Beaufort, we went with Ribaut Social Club because of the ambiance and slightly more interesting menu choices. We started with the scallop gratin. Although there was only one large scallop, the cauliflower and gratin made up for the size in taste. Hubby had the bone-in aged ribeye and I had the lamb porterhouse. The tastiest thing about my lamb was the sauce. The lamb had no flavor, barely dusted with salt. The same seasonal veggies we both had were crisp and fresh but nothing I couldn't whip up in a few mins in the kitchen. Hubby's ribeye had a delicious aged flavor but neither of our plates were worth $60/each. We both ordered our meat medium rare but both came out medium well at best. The porch seating was great but the majority of the few diners (inside and outside) looked like they were wheeled in from the nearest home for the elderly. There was no music. Waitress was nice enough and explained menu well but we received no birthday candle or any recognition of the special occasion. Not impressed at all. The search for good high quality food in Beaufort continues...

We are there a few months ago and had one of the best steaks I have ever tasted. We went on Valentine's Day for our anniversary , service was great but the food was average at best. My wife ordered the double cut pork chop, the portion was huge . The server said that it would be to medium temperature but when she cut into it and it was close to raw. She sent it back and got the salmon that was slightly over cooked . I ordered the strip steak med rare . Th temp was perfect but it was a tough piece of meat. The first time we ate there I thought it was money well spent , the place is fairly expensive . After this visit we probably won't go back.

Brunch is back at Anchorage!!! The Chef is amazing and the smoked salmon benedict is the best!

We stayed here while on a getaway to Beaufort. It's a lovely old home built in the 1700's facing the sound. Our room faced the sound which had a great view. The large common area porch was great to relax, have a cocktail, and watch the boats sail back. A wonderful breakfast was provided each morning with several selections to choose. We liked it so much we stayed another night. The inn keeper got us another room on the back side of the house. Both rooms were bright and decorated beautifully. It's right on the edge of the small downtown with many shops and restaurants. Great area to walk the town and historic neighborhoods. Plan to return again in the fall.

Delicious lunch spot in beautiful downtown Beaufort, SC. Our large party ate in a downstairs private area. In the room there was a bathroom with a gorgeous shower area. We assume this room doubles as a wine area because there was a lot of wine in here as well! Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. I had the lump crab Benedict-with a side of THICK BACON! The bacon was more like slices of ham. I wanted more of a traditional bacon-but to each their own! My husband had the C.A.B Benedict, with a side of cheese grits. His favorite things where his potatoes and the cheese grits. I sampled the cheese grits and oh my gosh they were heavenly! He wasn't sold on the filet mignon. He said it was very thin. Overall, our entire party enjoyed the experience. We enjoyed the private space, our carafe of mimosa ($30), and the friendly staff. When the weather is nicer I hope to eat on the outdoor balcony!

Ribaut Social Club a must go to restaurant in Downtown Beaufort SC. Upscale but well worth it. Eat inside the Mansion or outside on the porch both charming settings. Menu changes regularly. This time we had Parsnips and potato soup, Grouper over top of homemade pasta, and Lamb porterhouse. Good wine list to choose from as well.

This place is a mansion with a few hotel rooms. I can't speak about the rooms since I came here just for brunch. You can make brunch reservations online at Open Table. We started with some coffee and mimosas- they served coffee the way you want, caffeinated or decaff but the mimosa was weak. For my brunch entrée, I got the smoked duck- which wasn't smoked but tasted fried. It comes on a bed of rice mixed with black eye peas and collard greens. The collard greens were way too salty for me to eat. I also got a side of potatoes, which was not bad. One of the people on our table got the Shrimp and Gnocchi, which was good. I recommend trying that. The steak with potatoes looked good as well. The servers were really friend and made sure to check on us. Overall, I wasn't happy with my meal but few other people in my party liked what they got.

Excellent restaurant with a chef that is passionate about serving local low country food with a bit of magic! Highly recommend dining here if are a guest. Be mindful it is a very small dining room & limited seatings. Restaurant is 5 star. Now, this is a very good Inn and well located in Beaufort. Not a 5 star experience by any means and the inn appears to be in disrepair& lacking some basics like upscale bath products. If you can get past the peeling plaster in the ceiling and tired decor, it has it's charms like big gracious porches and an honor bar. It definitely could do with a major facelift. The staff is kind & capable.

To be fair, this is a front of the house complaint. A friend and I stopped in, no rez for dinner. They asked us to come back at 7:30, about an hour and a half away. No problem. We busied ourselves elsewhere. When we returned at literally 7:44, we were denied seating with some excuse. Now, if the timing is that sensitive, warn the customer not to be late. I was dressed quite casually, and sensed this was a problem from the get go. But... honestly, they could have just said no in the first flipping place! PS We called to advise that we were running a tiny bit late, and no one answered.

Very nice staff and community, but the rooms have seen better days in terms of investment in the property (bathrooms old and worn, almost no lighting, etc.). The price point felt high for the quality of the accommodations, but the staff made up for the lack of niceties in the lodging. Overall may be worth the try, just be realistic with your expectations.

Lovely B&B in historic Beaufort. Went here for brunch and enjoyed our time here immensely. Our outdoor table for five was positioned beautifully to enjoy the views of the harbor. Service was beyond friendly and accommodating. Our group ordered eggs Benedict, steak and eggs and French toast. Every dish came with a little surprise, and the meals were beautifully plated. Both diners who ordered the steak were pleased with their medium rare requests and the full bodied beefy flavors. The vegetable medley including artichokes was a nice and surprising addition to their plates. The Benedict lovers praised the sauce, and the accompanying ingredients. The French toast was a bit mundane, but when paired with the glazed pecans and syrup, it became a shining star. The bacon side was plentiful, but a bit more of a jerky bite than a crisp and crunchy one. Nevertheless, we are eager to return to sample the chef's dinner offerings.

If you're in Beaufort this is a great place to stay. It is conveniently located right at the end of Bay St close to all the restaurants and the bay. When we arrived the owner, Amy, moved her car so we could have a parking space. Very cool. She runs a very nice place. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a full breakfast, not just pastries, and was very good.

Great Sunday Brunch on the open front porch at the Ribaut Social Club in Beaufort. Delicious egg offerings, tasty wine, wonderful salads and deserts. Beautiful setting and building, looks to be a wonderful B&B as well. We enjoyed it!

Enjoyed our room with an excellent view of Beaufort. The bed was great, the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect.

From the moment we arrived, we knew we were staying somewhere special. The house is gorgeous! The third floor balcony is cozy and fourth floor balcony has amazing views! Beds are comfortable. Rooms do not have a mini fridge, there is one on the fourth floor you can use as well as an honor bar. We did have a couple things from the honor bar and thought the prices were average. The staff is wonderful and go out of their way to make your stay wonderful. There are bikes and beach chairs available for you to use. Breakfast on the front porch is a highlight! The food is so good and plentiful!! And the location can't be beat! I can't say enough good things about our stay!

Not from the area and was looking for a nice, quiet place for spring break. There was 3 of us staying in the basement room. The beds were extremely comfortable and a working AC was perfect for the hot southern weather. However there were bugs all over the bathroom, and the toilet seat would fall on your back after sitting down. The provided soap on the shower walls was great, however not easy to use for someone with back disabilities. The main problem we had was that breakfast was said to be complimentary. Not only was it voiced upon arrival, it was stated in the printed sheet they provided every evening with warm cookies and lemon water. However we were sternly approached one morning stating that we will be getting charged for our "extra person" that we were technically paying for in the room fee. No big deal, however considering nothing was said until halfway through our stay was frustrating. The honor bar was lovely, the outdoor porches were perfect for a mid day nap, or some quality sun time. Overall, the place is worth visiting, however it's the little things that management can clean up to make the experience even better.

I wish our stay was longer than one night! We took a side trip to Beaufort while visiting Savannah and stayed at Anchorage 1770. First, the place is gorgeous with large porches and is beautifully decorated and landscaped. They offer a free breakfast menu (not just the regular buffet like many B&Bs). It is right across the street from the water so you can't beat the views and right in town so you can easily walk to everything. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. But now let's talk about the rooms/bed. I loved the decor and the bed was FANTASTIC! I've already contacted them to ask about all the brands they use so I can recreate it at home. Make sure to visit beautiful Beaufort if you can and if you do...stay at Anchorage 1770!

We fell in love with this beautiful, intimate inn, ideally located in an historic mansion on Beaufort's waterfront, a stone's throw from downtown. The staff is lovely and accommodating beyond the call of duty. It was a joy to make reservations- the woman with whom I spoke was very patient and spent quite a long time talking me through all the room options and helping me decide which to choose. When we arrived, the inn wasn't full, so we were offered a choice of rooms and ended up taking a different room than I'd originally booked. This is just the kind of extra special service that makes an inn truly memorable. (Also, they provide free parking passes to park on the street next to the inn, which is super convenient.) Our room, waterfront on the third floor, was lovely - cozy with beautiful views and lots of light. The bed linens are deliciously soft, and the water pressure in the shower is strong - two big tests for us. We also loved the evening delivery of a carafe of lemon water and plate of cookies. As lovely as our room was, the highlight of this place has to be its porches. There are three porches, one on each floor. We spent our first evening on the second floor porch, which fits my image of the quintessential Southern porch to a tee, and watched the sun set with drinks from the Honest John bar. The well-stocked Honest John bar on the third floor is another huge selling point for us. We loved being able to mix our own drinks and hang out for a few hours on the porch. Beaufort itself is wonderful and eminently walkable. It has a lively downtown, and we enjoyed wandering the historic blocks during the day, meandering to dinner at the Saltus River Grill (so delicious we went twice!) both nights, and hanging out in a swing in the waterfront park after dinner.

We were so happy we chose this place to spend the night. The room was super clean. The staff was very friendly. Oh and the breakfast on the porch was delicious. We really enjoyed our stay!

#travelers stay at this historical inn with stunning views and warm Southern hospitality. You'll have so many fav moments to choose from ... glancing out your window at the passing sailboats, breakfast served to you on the rooftop patio, while horse-drawn carriages clip-clop below, the honor bar on 4th floor stocked with every kind of delectable adult beverage you could want, the team here greeting you every time they see you & asking how you are doing, port in the drawing room, fresh cookies on a plate in your room every night, rocking chair on the porch ... but my fav is waking up to gaze at a purple ceiling, and listening to the house come to life around me ... the birds singing in the tree outside my window ...

Highly recommend Anchorage 1770 as a place to stay as well as eat. The Inn is located in the historic downtown area, conveniently located with in a short walk to waterfront park, horse and carriage tours as well as restaurants, and shops. The Inn sits across the street from the bay and excellent sunset views to enjoy a cocktail. Our room was elegant with wonderful bedding. We had an amazing chef prepared dinner served on the front porch. Dinner reservations are highly recommended since seating is limited:

This inn is so cute! We loved the atmosphere and the staff. Pet friendly, delicious breakfast, amazing view. Very clean.

As bed and breakfasts go, this is at the top of the list. Charming old house, really well done. Coffee available round the clock--and its good. Full breakfast service in the morning was very good as well. Only drawback is that in an Inn with 10-12 rooms, check in and service are mediocre and rushed. What else is there to do? Personal attention is extremely lacking. We know the area somewhat well, but if we didn't, I'm afraid there would not have been a lot of help. Great place to use as home base for Beaufort, but 2 nights was enough.

I had heard from several people that this was a beautiful place to stay in Historic Beaufort, and they were right about that part. The water views are lovely and it is convenient to downtown. However, I was disappointed by the service. It lacked the warm, friendly feel of most upscale B&Bs and when we had an issue with the bed being broken in our room (literally fell down on one side), it was never addressed. Not only could the owner/manager not be bothered to come up to talk to us about it, they didn't even follow up with us later to recognize the issue. For $300+ per room, you would think that having a functional bed would be standard. We will be back to Beaufort for sure, but next time will stay at one of the other charming inns close by

Our room was in the basement. Not the same as in the pictures. The heater didn't work and it was very cold in the room. The wall was crumbling. Was supposed to stay two nights, left after the first night.

One of the best dining experiences we've had in a very long time. The food was unbelievable - from our appetizers to the entrees to the dessert. The service was impeccable. And the atmosphere was perfect for a socially distanced cozy romantic date night during COVID. We never write reviews, but this place is a must go!!!

We didn't stay at the Inn, but did have dinner at the Ribaut Social Club. It was during restaurant week, which also was the week of the Hurricane Florence furor. The weather was not bad, all week, but that didn't stop Beaufort from boarding up. We were so happy that RSC was open for dinner. We had the place to ourselves! Shame on you Beaufort, but thank you :) I mean the entire place. No guests. No fellow diners. I told the ladies working that had I known I would have come in my pajamas and run amok through the place. I had a lovely salad and shrimp and grits. My husband had the fall vegetable soup and the filet. We both thoroughly enjoyed the meal. My husband said it was the best steak he's ever had (which he can say because at home he is the steak chef - only insulting himself). And the chocolate cake for dessert was homemade! On top of the good food, the service was top notch, but not stuffy. They were very friendly and welcoming. And they kept the place open just for us!

Amazing ! Room 401 is very light and bright with lots of windows and wonderful water views. The people are kind helpful and very generous. The food is high quality all while being very closely located to historic downtown. Lastly the porch's are great for relaxing with wonderful views. Highly recommended.

Beautiful house and room with a friendly staff! We booked last minute, but they were able to reserve us a beautiful room immediately for us and our dogs. The staff was so welcoming and kind. Beautiful porches are great to hangout on and take in the beautiful view.

As you read this, keep in mind that we were only scheduled to stay one night, but ended up staying two. It might have been longer had we had the time. The Anchorage is a beautiful inn. The location on the bay gives it a constant breeze, which is needed, especially in the heat of summer. During peak seasons, when the sun is lower in the sky, it probably feels amazing. Each guest room has a bathroom, which was a considerable undertaking. The inn is very comfortable and has extremely attentive staff. The owners, Frank and Amy, also make themselves available to guests.

There was nothing unsatisfactory about staying here. Not a single thing. And I'm picky. Perfect location with a spectacular water view of the sunset but the view from the top deck is amazing no matter the time of day. My room was well appointed and luxurious. The bathroom was surprisingly modern given the age of the inn. The owners did a fantastic job with the renovation while still maintaining the charm and character of the house. The staff was very attentive and helpful. One even dropped what she was doing to show me to what I needed rather than simply telling me where I could find it. It was a lovely experience. I just loved it and will be back.

I stayed at The Anchorage on my wedding weekend. From the second I walked into the door, I felt at home. I was greeted by friendly staff and escorted to my amazing room! I stayed downstairs in the room with the beautiful bathtub. It was honestly like a dream in that room. I could not have been happier with my stay. I can't wait to go back soon.

Hands down the nicest place I've ever stayed at. (I've stayed at hundreds of hotels for my job, so that says a lot). My crew and I stayed here on a Tuesday night. The building is so beautiful and romantic I wish I could've stayed here with my husband. I think the prices are reasonable for your stay and the delicious breakfast!! They had options from French toast to eggs. The sausage had amazing quality and the grits were so creamy and tasty. Sound travels in the house at night but it didn't wake me up, and I'm a light sleeper. Also, the shampoo/conditioner/ soap was all high quality and the soap was homemade which I loved. The shower had two shower heads and was very modern with good water pressure. The only thing they didn't have was a refrigerator in our rooms. Most people don't need a refrigerator though. They had a bar on the 4th floor with a breath taking view of the water and sunset. The drinks were actually low price compared to a bar downtown and the service was terrific. I usually don't give reviews to places I stay at while on the road for my job, but this is an exception. They really are worth all 5 stars. (Okay final note.. I came into my room and there were warm chocolate chips cookies and lemon/lime infused water. They are just so thoughtful)

Anchorage offered a perfect spot for a gal's weekend away! We had 2 of the 3 rooms on the top floor! The rooms were large, bright and beautiful! Steps away from the outdoor balcony it felt like a luxurious suite! The views were spectacular and the entire hotel team was outstanding and the owners mingled with the guest setting a warm welcome vibe. The breakfast was delicious and set the mood for a relaxing day! There are several reading nooks, And hangout spots for a few cocktails. We didn't get a chance to eat dinner but it smelled wonderful. It is truly an Inn made with love and pride - and no wonder it keeps winning awards!! You won't be disappointed!!

I had dinner with my parents, who reside in Hilton Head, and we had a fabulous time! The service was impeccable, and our waitress was very knowledgeable about the history of the building which is fascinating. We met the owner who was gracious and generous with his time. The atmosphere was charming, as well as timeless, as the building has been beautifully restored. Our meals were delicious, and I look forward to returning soon! S.W.

I prefer Bed And Breakfast or small historic hotels. The downside can be a sort of thin layer of shabby on some places. Fortunately ANCHORAGE 1770, is a brilliant example of a very successful restoration and perfect adaptation of a historic property to very high hotel standards. The best thing about this place for me is the marriage of period interior elements to the conveniences that make living in our time so privileged. Namely plumbing! We stayed in a room with a rather small bathroom but the shower valve, and all plumbing was first rate. I noticed in the room opposite ours there was a very fetching bathtub in the main room which seemed sexy and fun. Next comes bedding. Perhaps one of the most comfortable mattresses I have ever slept on. King sized bed very high quality bed linen pillows et all. King-sized Decor in general. While the furnishings fit perfectly in the period interiors, none of it is sad ugly brown furniture. New blends with old...seamlessly. Beautiful, airy by-the sea elegant. The public rooms and balconies are comfortable ,impeccably maintained and welcoming. The outdoor furniture is not only usable, it is comfortable and beautiful. Views of the harbor. Breakfast is served every morning in a beautiful dining room in the front room with fresh flowers on the table daily... delicious juice, eggs muffins et all. Very good coffee. More plusses...not a million rules in fact no rules that I could discover. Sometimes people who own bed and breakfast seem to begin treating their clients as annoying family member guests who are beginning to get on their nerves...Not here, ANCHORAGE 1770 is a smoothly run professional operation, that feels like friends who want to help you enjoy yourself without any attitude but ...friendly helpfulness. The Concierge service is a major plus. Not only do they make suggestions but they very pro actively book all restaurants at al. Every suggestion was the best suggestion possible, local rather than too touristy. I loved this place and want to go back soonest.

It's actually referred to as Anchorage 1770 - the year in which this spectacular mansion was built. Frank and Amy are gracious and very hospitable inn keepers, which is in keeping with the southern hospitality charm you would expect in Beaufort. The Bed and Breakfast has been restored painstakingly to accommodate all the modern day conveniences you would expect in a 4 star hotel, i.e. large flat screen TV's, comfy king size poster beds with down comforters and fluffy pillows, and up to date modern bathrooms. The 4th floor outside patio lounge takes in spectacular views and sunsets, and has a great bar that you pull from on an honor system. Breakfast was to die for. Ask Frank to prepare his grits for you to go with the killer coffee, eggs, and bacon and you will think you died and went to Heaven! I can't say enough about how I was treated, and I was there on business. I'm coming back with my GF next time!!