Morgan River Grill

St Helena Island, SC · Restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in St Helena Island
#12
of 23 restaurants
City Percentile
27%
rating percentile
Address
Morgan River Grill, 100 Marina Dr, St Helena Island, SC 29920
Phone
(843) 838-3474
Website
www.morganrivergrill.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Morgan River Grill is a restaurant located in St Helena Island, SC. It is one of 23 restaurants listed in St Helena Island. Its 4.4-star rating is slightly below the St Helena Island city average of 4.6 stars. It ranks #12 of 23 restaurants in St Helena Island. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Morgan River Grill

Morgan River Grill is a full-service, locally owned restaurant offering true waterfront dining with beautiful Lowcountry views. Open to the public through the Dataw Island gate and accessible by boat, we welcome both locals and visitors alike. Our... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Christine Parsons · Jan 2026

Exceptional Wedding & Reception Experience at Morgan River Grill Morgan River Grill exceeded every expectation in hosting our son’s wedding and reception. From the very first planning conversation to the final farewell, the entire team was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the day perfect. The venue was absolutely stunning, featuring beautiful waterfront views and a warm, elegant Christmas-themed ambience that added a truly magical touch to the celebration. The special details made all the difference—custom menu, signature drink, and other personalized displays, beautiful table decorations, thoughtfully arranged décor, and other touches that elevated the entire experience and made the event feel both intimate and refined. Morgan River Grill expertly juggled multi

★★★★★ 5.0 mary bennett · Nov 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Truly Exceptional Experience We recently hosted a small, intimate citizenship celebration at Morgan River Grill on Dataw Island, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about this restaurant and its staff. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with such genuine warmth and care that it felt like we were their only table, even though we had a group of about 15 people. The staff went above and beyond in every possible way. The decorations were personal, thoughtful, and truly special — far more meaningful than we ever expected. Our guests were touched by the attention to detail, and it added so much heart to the evening. The food was absolutely phenomenal, and our waitress was extraordinary. She was attentive without ever being intrusive, and she somehow managed to stay pe

★★★★★ 5.0 Mark Loehndorf · Feb 2026

What a great hidden gem! My wife has eaten here once before with her church lady's and this being my first experience eating at this wonderful hidden gem. Our waitress Diane greeted us when we first entered the restaurant. Diane said pick any table that you like. Diane also shared she is new here and this was only her second time waitressing. I said, we are new here too so no worries.😉 I could write on and on about how great this place is but you will need to experience it for yourself. I rate her service a 10, quality of the food a 10 and the cost very reasonable especially when comparing other restaurants in our area of Lady's island and St. Helena Island. Thank you to the wonderful cook (kitchen staff) who prepared us a delicious meal and to Diane for making us feel welcome and at home

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Ricky Fair · Jan 2026

We’ve been visiting MRG for about two years whenever we’re in the Beaufort area, as we have family nearby who were frequent customers. Over time, however, the quality and consistency of both the food and service have noticeably declined. The menu descriptions no longer reflect what is actually served. For example, the crab cakes are described as being served on a bed of grits, yet they instead arrived on mashed potatoes. The Brussels sprouts—described as shaved—were instead boiled and nearly inedible. When a meal for two approaches $200, the food should match the menu’s description and expectations. While our waitress was friendly, she did not check back to confirm our order was correct, dropping off the food and immediately moving on to another table. Although the restaurant was busy, t

★★★★★ 5.0 Todd M. Kruse · Oct 2025

This is a hidden gem, but when on S.C. Fripp Island it's a must go for dinner. The food the Chef made was off the charts, all from scratch and prepared perfectly. Great sunsets at this private location.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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