Beaufort Oyster Festival Restaurant Week starts soon

The sixth annual Beaufort Oyster Festival and Tides to Table Restaurant Week begins Jan. 9. Here’s a look at the menus and deals around town.

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The annual Beaufort Oyster Festival – Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands is back, combining good food and drink with events that focus on education, culture and tradition revolving around South Carolina’s Lowcountry oysters.

Created by the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association, the festival strives to attract both locals and visitors to the Sea Islands to indulge in oysters and other local cuisine while learning about the agri-tourism economy and other aspects of Lowcountry culture, including historical, architectural, ecological, agricultural, culinary, artisan and more.

The festival begins with Tides to Tables and concludes with the Beaufort Oyster Festival at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Jan. 17 and 18.

Now in its sixth year, Tides to Tables Restaurant Week kicks off on Jan. 9 with prix fixe dining options and special offerings through Jan. 18. Note that prices generally do not include beverages or a tip for your server. Hours may also vary depending on the restaurant or require reservations.

Here’s a look at participating locations and their menu deals. This story will be updated as more locations and details are announced:

Madison’sThe deal: Appetizers ($15.95 & $18.950, lunch ($16.95) and dinner specials ($26.95 and $29.95)Main course options: Lunch includes seafood pasta or crawfish etouffee; Dinner includes blackened redfish or seafood jambalaya risottoAddress: 925 10th Street, Port RoyalWebsite: madisonsportroyal.comDocksideThe deal: Trio of oysters for $16; grilled shrimp and oysters for $30Main course options: Trio oysters dishes include buffalo, Rockefeller and Eleanor; Grilled shrimp and oysters comes with grits and Cajun cream sauceAddress: 71 Sea Island Parkway, BeaufortWebsite: docksidebeaufort.comFishcamp on 11th StreetThe deal: Three-course meal for $42Main course options: Shrimp and polenta, roasted flounder or fried oystersAddress: 1699 11th Street, Port RoyalWebsite: fishcampwaterfront.comThe Fillin’ StationThe deal: $12 lunch; $17 dinnerMain course options: Lunch includes a Cajun burger with blue cheese and bacon; Dinner includes a stuffed chicken or chicken breastAddress: 57 Sea Island Parkway, BeaufortWebsite: thefillinstationbft.comQ on BayThe deal: Three-course meal for $37; starts at 5 p.m. each day starting Jan. 8Main course options: Pan-fried oyster oreganata, BBQ glazed pork belly, surf & turf ($10 more)Address: 822 Bay Street, BeaufortWebsite: qonbay.comShellring Ale WorksThe deal: Meal for $17Main course option: Roasted braden blades with smoked ham, collards, beer butter and parmesan.Address: 1111 11th Street, Port RoyalWebsite: shellringaleworks.com Sitting on the bank of Battery Creek, Shellring Ale Works offers craft beer of numerous varieties and has its own canning and label machine on premises as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 in the Town of Port Royal. Drew Martin dmartin@islandpacket.com Scratch Italian KitchenThe deal: Three-course meal for $34Main course options: Wood-fired lasagna, sausage, collard and bacon ragù or chicken MarsalaAddress: 831 Parris Island Gateway, BeaufortWebsite: scratchitaliankitchen.comBreakwater Restaurant & BarThe deal: Three-course meal for $40; pair wines for an additional $20Main course options: Southern fried chicken, shrimp and grits, hamburger steak or braised short rib for $7 moreAddress: 203 Carteret Street, Suite 102, BeaufortWebsite: breakwatersc.comRibaut Social Club at Anchorage 1770 InnThe deal: Three-course meal for $55Main course options: 16 oz. dry aged duroc porchetta pork chop, local shrimp and grits or red snapper filetAddress: 1103 Bay Street, BeaufortWebsite: ribautsocialclub.comChef Frank’s BistroThe deal: Three-course meal; Price not yet listedMain course option: Local golden tile with goat cheese, lemon risotto, green beans and white wine caper sauceAddress: 1635 B Paris Avenue, Port RoyalWebsite: cheffranksbistro.comRotten Little Bastard DistilleryThe deal: Bloody Mary cocktail flight available Jan. 13-17; Price not yet listedBeverage options: Three Bloody Mary beverages available; two with vodka, one with ginAddress: 2139 Boundary Street, Unit 102, BeaufortWebsite: rottenlittlebastarddistillery.comSea Sea’s Honey HoleThe deal: Special menu options available each day; Prices varyOptions include: Tacos, burritos, Vaca Frita or Ropa ViejaAddress: 901 8th Street, Port RoyalWebsite: seaseashoneyhole.com

To see the full listing of participating restaurants, click here to visit the website or Facebook.

The sixth annual Beaufort Oyster Festival and Tides to Table Restaurant Week begins Jan. 9. Here’s a look at the menus and deals around town. Submitted

Note: This story has been updated to include the 2026 Oyster Festival location. The 2026 Beaufort Oyster Festival Tides to Tables Restaurant Week will be held from Jan. 9 to Jan. 18.

The 2026 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Chamber Restaurant Week is from Jan. 31 to Feb. 7. These events are separate.

This story was originally published January 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM.

Anna Claire Miller

The Island Packet

Anna Claire Miller is a former journalist for the Island Packet