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CQ's
Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ's combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. CQ's has the feeling of an old, cozy, and comfortable inn. Heart-of-pine floors, wooden mantle pieces, stained glass, and the photographs and memorabilia of the Lowcountry culture all contribute to the charm that has made CQ's the place to dine since 1973. Inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game available. Our chef creates dishes that are best described as contemporary American with classic influences. Recognized for having the most extensive wine list on Hilton Head Island, CQ's offers more than 400 wine selections with over 70 poured by the glass.
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66 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 66 reviews
5 stars
(35)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(34)
- romantic(34)
- special occasion(33)
- neighborhood gem(30)
- notable wine list(17)
- good for groups(6)
CQ's Reviews List
Review 1 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every trip to Hilton Head
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We visit CQ's every time we come to Hilton Head. Consistently good dining experience, best on the island."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"CQ's is a neat little restaurant housed in an old house near Harbor Town. The menu is very interesting and the specials are very good. We highly recommend it. It is always one of our stops when we vacation in Hilton Head"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Shrimp and grits were outstanding.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Shrimp and grits were outstanding. Disappointed with the roasted beet salad. Beets appeared canned and didn't seem toasted in the least."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 4 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not what we were expecting
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I can describe our experience in one word: LOUD.
We had hoped for a nice dinner at an upscale restaurant and it was like being at a wing and burger place or maybe a fraternity party. Our waiter said it was because of it being during Heritage Week. The food may have been good, but it certainly wasn't enjoyable. We won't go back, Heritage or any other time."
We had hoped for a nice dinner at an upscale restaurant and it was like being at a wing and burger place or maybe a fraternity party. Our waiter said it was because of it being during Heritage Week. The food may have been good, but it certainly wasn't enjoyable. We won't go back, Heritage or any other time."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious gourmet food in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious gourmet food in great location. The seared tuna with edamame hummus is wonderful."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best on the Island
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love this Resturant and would not miss going here each time we visit the island."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very pleasant dining experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A very pleasant dining experience. The early menu which is a three course menu is very small and one should order from the regular menu unless you're not very hungry. The food was very good and the waiter was excellent as well as the rest of the service. Always a great place for dinner."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner was very good,ambience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner was very good,ambience is excellent.This was a memorable birthday dinner.Mussels are out of sight."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 9 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service were superb.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service were superb. I had Guiness braised short ribs that were the best ever. We will definitely go back when in Hilton Head again."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good menu- lots of fresh
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good menu- lots of fresh fish. Moderately priced, great ambiance. Very attentive and accommodating."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quaint Hilton head restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quaint Hilton head restaurant with great food. Ask for the main dining room."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food and atmosphere were great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Food and atmosphere were great but service left a lot to be desired. We had reservations but had to wait quite a while for our table. Table service was very slow and almost condescending."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2005
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Review 13 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Innovative regional menu with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Innovative regional menu with the best ambiance on the Island."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious from beginning to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious from beginning to end. Been coming to HHI for over 20 years and first time at CQ's. Recommended!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 15 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting Harbortown Choice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant is in sort of a shack that is out back from the Marriott Harbortown, which is either historically quaint (oldest building in Harbortown or something) or a little rough. The food was good but not exquisite. The best sounding item on the menu for me was the braised beef short ribs, of which they either ran out or were down to the last portion before we ordered. I chose the featured steak which was a ribeye. The flavor was good but it was not a particularly good cut of meat, as often plagues ribeyes. Other items were good."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
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Review 16 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always good food and a great experience"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful time at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful time at CQ's-- the bartender on sunday evening added to our pleasant experience. We arrived early so we sat at the bar --- he made good drinks and we enjoyed his personality. The food was delicious, the service excellent and the ambience lovely. We will definitely go back there again."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A tradition of good food continues.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I each ordered specials, steak and scallops. Both were excellent, well prepared, with delicious accompaniments. With a restaurant that has been around so long, one would expect many entrees that have become standards. But there are always enough specials that we haven't set a particular dish as the one we came for. We have never been disappointed with our dinners, and look forward to trying something new, or one of the entrees we have had before."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful time and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a wonderful time and even got the opportunity to order a dessert off the menu. If you go when they have the cheesecakes on their menu you must try them. The our drinks and meals were nothing but amazing."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We can not stop going back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We can not stop going back & back. It is just great!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My Edie and I returned to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My Edie and I returned to this staple of harbor town and tried the 5 pm pri fixe menu. As before the service and food was terrific."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We took my wife's parents
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We took my wife's parents to CQ's for their anniversary. CQ's is a nice restaurant, quiet enough for visiting and well managed. We enjoyed a couple of their specials as well as their standard fare. The dinner was excellent, but I would recommend passing on desserts - none of the three we ate measured up to the expectations set by the dinner. Overall it was an excellent dining experiences."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful grouper ! Best fish
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful grouper ! Best fish during my hilton head visit. Service was good and friendly. Great evening out!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food, excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food, excellent service, very attentive but not hovering every second. We do not go there often because we have so many favorites on the island, however, we know that when we go to CQ,s we can always depend on it!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great dinner, the food was fabulous, the service was outstanding, we really enjoyed our selves."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was great except
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was great except the duck was too rare. The tuna was rare too, but that was good. We've been to CQ's many times and really like it. It has a cozy atmosphere that is especially nice in the winter."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favorite places.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of our favorite places. especially loved the beet salad"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Caesar salad and harvest soup
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Caesar salad and harvest soup appetizers were excellent. Tuna and crab cake entrees were very good. Wine selection was limited, but prices were good. Service was good--refilled water frequently but not our wine. Had to wait for about 5-10 minutes for anyone to appear to seat us (restaurant was not that busy). Servers were very friendly, but not intrusive. We went as a part of a two entrees for the price of one special event and a 20% gratuity was automatically added (although they did tell us that when we received the bill)."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2003
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Review 30 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An Island Favorite..
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've been enjoying dinners at CQ's for over 30 years and always recommend it to newcomers. It's maintained its charm and the food and service is always excellent. It's one of our favorites on the island...a little gem tucked away in Harbortown."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great if you are living in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great if you are living in Sea Pines or looking to take the ride there. Great old building and the food was prepared well, tasted great as well as the service very attentive and professional. Menu selection broad and diverse. Great place to have in your neighborhood. Best time to visit is the spring/summer when you can take in the sights and stroll. Near the lighthouse and harbour town. Worth the ride."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Once again, a great New Years
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again, a great New Years Eve meal...."
Dined on 12/31/2012
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for CQ's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was delicious and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious and the service was excellent!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for CQ's
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate