Beaufort’s Waterfront Hideaway
Beaufort has a secret…The best place to watch a sunset may just be Dataw Island Marina!
Come by car or by boat for an experience you won’t forget!
| Now open for Lunch & Dinner Monday – Saturday (Closed Sundays) |
LUNCH: 11 am – 5 pm DINNER: 5pm – 9 pm Reservations for dinner recommended. Reservation requests made via voicemail will receive a callback to confirm or reschedule if your requested seating is already full. (843)838-3474 843-838-FISH |
Eat More, Be Merrier!
Morgan River Grill at Dataw Island Marina
| Dataw Island is pleased to have the Morgan River Grill serving members, oaters, and the public at the Dataw Island Marina complex. Evan Hallinan, owner, says “We had gotten to know so many Dataw residents who are loyal customers at Madison’s that we have felt like we were right at home on Dataw instantly.” “The Dataw waterfront is definitely ready to come alive again!” said Hallinan. “Even though the first time we viewed the space we saw great potential, there is an energy now since the Dataw Island Owners Association took over that we are really excited about. It definitely feels right!” Hallinan’s partner, Amy Schmitt (in life and business – Hallinan is the Owner/Executive Chef and Schmitt is the General Manager), was quick to add, “To say we’re excited is really an understatement, we’re ecstatic!” The restaurant concept reflects the environment, which is to say it is seafood-heavy and “upscale casual” with a decidedly southern influence. The owners explained they want boaters to feel comfortable coming straight in from boating, so flipflops and pups are welcome! The porch has been outfitted with all new heaters and custom-fit weather panels to assure year-round comfort, and indoor and bar seating will also be available. Morgan River Grill’s partnerships with local purveyors such as Sea Eagle Seafood and Lowcountry Shellfish support other small businesses and assure use of fresh, quality ingredients, locally sourced when possible. In addition to seafood, they are offering a number of small plates, signature burgers (check out the Bartlett!) created from a hand-picked blend of brisket, chuck, and short rib (designed by Hallinan and crafted by a local butcher), and also a number of hand-cut steaks and pork chops. In their first year of operation, Madison’s earned a “Best of Beaufort Reader’s Choice Award” for the Best Restaurant. Not to be outdone, in their second year of operation they again earned Best Restaurant and added to their honors Best Server and Best Chef. The renovation of the restaurant was extensive and ranged from the installation of three new kitchen stations (a pizza/dessert/salad station, the main kitchen, and a prep kitchen), to building foundation work, and from the installation of a new custom walk-in freezer to electric work. “It’s been so great meeting members and working with the team here on Dataw Island; it truly feels like the community is a team on Dataw,” Schmitt said. “Definitely,” agrees Hallinan. “It feels like everyone on Dataw is on Team Morgan River Grill and we are on Team Dataw!” |
| Morgan River Grill is open for dinner and lunch , Monday-Saturday from 11 am until 9 pm. Reservations for dinner strongly recommended; reservation requests made via voicemail will receive a callback to confirm or reschedule if your requested seating is already full. (843) 838-3474. Visit their website to review menus in advance or to call ahead for pick up orders: www.morganrivergrill.com |
