Charming spot with cozy indoor and deck seating, perfect for a satisfying meal that caters to various tastes without the fuss.
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Jeff delMas
Quaint little restaurant with inside and deck dining. The waitress was delightful and the food was good. We had a meat eater, a vegetarian and a gluten free eater. We were all satisfied. Nothing fancy for lunch but all good food.
Tortugas is an awesome, local, family-owned spot. Two buddies and I dropped in here for a bite after a motorcycle ride from Charleston to Edisto. Chris & Sheila, the owners, could not have been nicer or more accommodating. One of us is a Celiac, and they made sure that he was able to enjoy the experience and offered alternatives.
Enjoy a unique dining experience with a standout menu that openly caters to diverse dietary needs alongside delicious seafood favorites.
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Rachel Mcgrath
The food was delicious and service was good. The very best thing for us is that this is the ONLY restaurant on Edisto with gluten free options specifically labeled on the menu. THANK YOU for that! Eating GF at the beach is always a challenge. We visited the Waterfront twice during our stay and loved the GF scallops, chopped steak, prime rib, and a grilled chicken salad. Plus, all of the sides are GF. The non-celiacs in our group also enjoyed the shrimp, crab cake, burgers, hush puppies, and calamari. It's a great place!
We ate outside on the covered dock right on the water in the rear of the restaurant. It was the only available seating. Unfortunately, it was a slightly cold and blustery day with overcast skies and a constant drizzle, but the food was tasty enough.
I had the Surf ‘n Turf Burger, which was huge. I finished half of it. Pimento cheese, chopped lettuce, grilled onions, and pickles provided a unique, but enjoyable flavor profile with the grilled shrimp and burger. Came with some crinkle fries as a side. My wife had the grilled shrimp tacos. The shrimp were massive. I’ve never seen such big shrimp on a taco before; big, juicy, and well cooked. Unfortunately they only had flour tortilllas as an option. My wife is gluten free.
Server was attentive and courteous. I enjoyed the surrounding view of the intercoastal water and many birds watching us eat. The steel chairs were a little uncomfortable to sit in after a while. Some
chair pads would’ve been a nice touch.
There was also a live musician inside. Will definitely come back again as there are not many restaurants on this island and some of them have strange hours.
Limited options but tasty two-meat platters shine here; ribs and brisket steal the show despite some menu restrictions.
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The Southern Fried Yankee
For someone with celiac BBQ and Seafood is normally a safe option. This place did offer GF choices, but only 1 fryer unsafe/contaminated. So wings are a no go. I asked about a palmetto Hawaiian sandwich without bread, I was told it's kinda like a grilled cheese so not an option. Sides were limited. Despite limitation because of the GF options that appealed to me what I did have was good. I ended up with the 2 meat platter. Ribs and brisket with potato salad.
Accommodating Gluten-Free