Location
Bluffton
Price range
$–$$
Meals served
Breakfast, Lunch
Parking
On-site parking available
About Squat & Gobble
Squat & Gobble has been feeding Bluffton for years — a no-frills, cash-in-hand kind of place where the food is honest and the portions are generous. It's the sort of restaurant that locals are quietly proud of and visitors discover by asking the right person.
The menu is rooted in Lowcountry tradition: shrimp and grits, biscuits, fried seafood, and breakfast plates that will carry you through a full day of exploring. The shrimp are local, the grits are stone-ground, and nothing is trying too hard.
It's a breakfast and lunch spot — arrive hungry and plan to linger. The line can get long on weekend mornings, but it moves quickly and the wait is worth it.
Bluffton, SC 29910
Walk-in only
Why visit
- Local shrimp and stone-ground grits
- Generous portions at honest prices
- A genuine Bluffton institution with loyal local following
- Breakfast and lunch — arrive early on weekends
- Casual, walk-in only — no reservations
Local tip
Go on a weekday morning to beat the weekend rush. Order the shrimp and grits — it's the dish that defines the place. Bring cash; they don't always take cards.
While you're in the neighborhood
Squat & Gobble is a good starting point for a morning in Bluffton. After breakfast, head into Old Town for a walk along the May River waterfront or browse the shops on Calhoun Street.