Date night in Bluffton: Old Town dinner spots with their own hours, a wine bar, a 21-and-up listening room, the May River Theatre and late openings.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Hours and details come from each venue’s own website, linked below. Listed in no particular order; we do not rank restaurants. Call ahead; hours change.

Many of Bluffton’s date-night options sit within a few blocks of each other in Old Town, so dinner, a drink and a walk to the river can share one parking spot.

Who to call

  • Reservations: call each venue; numbers are below
  • Visitor information: Town of Bluffton Welcome Center, 843-706-7800
  • Getting there: see our getting around guide for parking and golf carts

Dinner

  • The Bluffton Room, 15 Promenade St., 843-757-3525. Dinner Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m., plus Friday lunch; closed Sunday and Monday. “A whimsical mixture of classic American and inspired cuisine.” Reservations recommended through OpenTable; parties of five or more call. Not suitable for children under 13 (theblufftonroom.com).
  • The Pearl Kitchen and Bar, 55 Calhoun St., 843-757-5511. Dinner daily from 5 p.m. (thepearlbluffton.com).
  • FARM Bluffton, 1301 May River Road, 843-707-2041. Dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, with a vegetarian dinner menu and a chef’s Sunday supper; reservations online (farmbluffton.com).
  • Calhoun Street Tavern, 9 Promenade St., Unit 1201. A Southern tavern with a lounge, the Clover Club, open from 11 a.m. daily, with tables booked online (calhounstreettavern.com).

Drinks

  • Wine Time, 6 Promenade St., Unit 1003, 843-619-3579. A wine bar and shop open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, with themed tastings it calls Wine Battles. Its second location at Washington Square, 25 Minetta Lane, takes table reservations (winetimebluffton.com).
  • Southern Barrel Brewing Co., 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd., 843-837-2337. A brewery and restaurant open until 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday (southernbarrel.com).

A show

  • Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, upstairs. A 75-seat listening room for original live music, 21 and up, with shows at 8 p.m. Bourbon, wine and cocktails, light tapas and desserts. Tickets by section, nonrefundable (roastingroom.live).
  • May River Theatre, Ulmer Auditorium, 20 Bridge St. Tickets on its website; the box office phone, (843) 815-5581, is staffed in show weeks.

Before or after

  • Sunset on the river: walk to the Calhoun Street Dock or Wright Family Park, 111 Calhoun St. Town parks close at sunset.
  • Afternoon tea: The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room, 38 Calhoun St., serves afternoon tea by reservation only, 843-757-0508 (hours).
  • Old Town art walks: the Merchants Society’s Holiday Art Walk is noon to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 (events).

What this means for you

  • Book The Bluffton Room and FARM ahead, especially Friday and Saturday.
  • Many Old Town spots close by 9 or 10 p.m.; plan a late drink at Southern Barrel or a Roasting Room show.
  • Valentine’s Day 2027 falls on a Sunday; see our Valentine’s Day page.

More: live music and nightlife, brunch and Old Town Bluffton.

Frequently asked questions

Where should we go for a special dinner in Bluffton?

Old Town’s dinner restaurants include The Bluffton Room on Promenade Street, open Tuesday to Saturday with reservations recommended; The Pearl Kitchen and Bar on Calhoun Street, dinner daily from 5 p.m.; and FARM Bluffton on May River Road.

Which Bluffton restaurants stay open late?

By their posted hours, FARM Bluffton serves dinner until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Southern Barrel Brewing Co. is open until 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.

Is there a wine bar in Bluffton?

Yes. Wine Time has a wine bar and shop at 6 Promenade St. in Old Town and at Washington Square, open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

Is The Bluffton Room kid-friendly?

No. The restaurant says it is not suitable for children under 13.