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Monday 11am - 9pm Tuesday 11am - 9pm Wednesday 11am - 9pm Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday 11am - 9pm Saturday 11am - 9pm

Morgan River Grill

Name: Morgan River Grill
Address: 100 Marina Drive, Saint Helena Island, SC, 29920, US
Telephone: +18438383474
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Locally owned. Proud small business. Built for our community and open to the public.
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We serve true waterfront dining with handmade dishes and thoughtful ingredients, where locals and visitors gather, unwind, connect, and feel right at home on the water.

09/24/2026

SPECIAL UPDATE FROM MORGAN RIVER GRILL

The first cool morning has arrived in the Lowcountry, so we’re taking it as official permission to talk about Thanksgiving.

And yes—that is last year’s Thanksgiving plate in the photo.

A MESSAGE FROM THE OVEN:

Some people will spend Thanksgiving morning negotiating oven space, washing pans and repeatedly asking, “Is the turkey done?”

Others will sit by the water while someone brings them gravy.

Choose wisely.

Reservations are already coming in for Thanksgiving at Morgan River Grill.

Thursday, November 26

THREE SEATINGS:

12 PM
2 PM
4 PM

THE MRG THANKSGIVING PLATE:

Herb-Roasted Tom Turkey
Savory Pan Gravy
Maple-Mustard Glazed Ham
Lowcountry Cornbread Dressing
Sautéed Green Beans
Sweet Potato Soufflé
Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes
Cranberry Relish
Soft Rolls with Creamy Butter

Adults — $49++ | Children 12 and under — $26++

Add apple or pumpkin pie — $9

We kindly ask that meals not be shared.

Reservations are required for dining-room seating. Walk-ins will be available at the bar.

Call 843-838-3474 to reserve your table.

YES, WE’RE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

You do not have to live on Dataw Island to spend Thanksgiving with Morgan River Grill! Tell the guard you’re dining at Morgan River Grill, follow the signs to the marina and we’ll take it from there.

Arrive by car or by boat. Either way, we’ll handle the turkey.

++ Prices do not include tax or gratuity. Our regular menu and substitutions will not be available.

Every day deserves a water view. Thanksgiving definitely counts.

Morgan River Grill is locally owned and operated. We are truly grateful for everyone who supports our restaurant and our team—and honored when you choose to spend a holiday with us.

09/22/2026

THE MORGAN RIVER GRILL REPORT

CASE CLOSED:

After a week-long investigation, we finally know why “I don’t need an appetizer” is so often followed by someone eating yours.

Technically, they said they didn’t need one.

They never said they wouldn’t eat one.

This week’s appetizer special:

Burrata & Roasted Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
Crispy basil, fresh-herb EVOO, sea salt and toasted crostini...15

Guard your plate accordingly.

FROM THE LANGUAGE DESK:

You do not have to pronounce “gnocchi” correctly to order it.

“The one with the burrata and sage brown butter” will work beautifully.

Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, fresh burrata and sage brown butter…31

The grouper is no less interesting. It’s just easier to say.

Pan-Roasted Red Grouper and Sautéed Littleneck Clams
Aged Parmesan risotto, wilted spinach and plum tomato-saffron broth…38

LUNCH REPORT:

Lunch begins at 11. No pronunciation test required.

PUBLIC-ACCESS REPORT:

No Dataw address required.

Morgan River Grill is open to everyone for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday.

Coming by car? You don’t have to live on Dataw Island. Tell the guard you’re dining at Morgan River Grill, then follow the signs to the marina.

Coming by boat? Your parking space floats.

Either way, everyone is welcome.

Lunch 11–4. Dinner 4–9.

Morgan River Grill is proudly locally owned and operated. Every visit, reservation, recommendation and kind word means more than you may realize, and we are truly grateful every time you choose Morgan River Grill and support our team.

Every day deserves a water view. Eat by the water.

Follow The Morgan River Grill Report.

Next report: Why everyone asks what you’re ordering before deciding what they want.

Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.
843-838-347

09/15/2026

THE MORGAN RIVER GRILL REPORT

TOP STORY:

This week, dinner comes with two perfectly acceptable strategies:

Use a fork.
Or roll up your sleeves.

Either way, someone else is doing the dishes.

THE FORK:

Pan-Roasted Wahoo
Aged Parmesan–sun-dried tomato Orzo, wilted spinach, fresh basil and Kalamata olive relish…36

THE SLEEVES:

Morgan River Grill Lowcountry Boil
Shrimp, mussels, clams, andouille sausage, corn and red potatoes in an Old Bay broth…32

Choose your level of involvement.

IMPORTANT CORRECTION:

Waterfront views do not begin at dinner. They start at 11 AM.

Seared Yellowfin Tuna Tataki
Toasted sesame glaze, pickled ginger, white soy-chile vinaigrette and crunchy wasabi peas…18

Available at lunch and dinner—because dinner doesn’t get to have all the fun.

PUBLIC-ACCESS REPORT:

That rumor that you have to be a Dataw member? Still completely false. Morgan River Grill is open to everyone for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Tell the Dataw guard you’re dining with us, then follow the signs to the marina. Arrive by car or by boat—no membership required..

MARINE REPORT:

Boat arrivals are always welcome. Some parking spaces simply come with a tide.

Lunch 11–4. Dinner 4–9. Monday through Saturday.

Every day deserves a water view. Eat by the water.

Follow The Morgan River Grill Report.

Next report: Why “I don’t need an appetizer” is so often followed by someone eating yours.

Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.
843-838-3474

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, in the midst of unimaginable loss, something extraordinary happened:

We became one.

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, members of our Armed Forces, medical teams, boat crews, tradespeople, volunteers and neighbors stood shoulder to shoulder. No one stopped to ask where someone came from, how they voted or what they believed. They simply asked, “How can I help?”

Today, we remember every precious life lost. We remain humbled by the courage of those who ran toward danger and deeply grateful to every person who stepped forward to help.

September 11 showed us the very worst of humanity—and the very best of America.

We grieved together. We served together. We stood together.

We were united.

That, too, is something we must never forget.

God Bless America

09/08/2026

THE MORGAN RIVER GRILL REPORT

TOP STORY:

The phrase “Let’s split the tuna” has once again ended with two forks reaching for the last piece.

Seared Yellowfin Tuna Tataki
Toasted sesame glaze, pickled ginger, white soy-chile vinaigrette and crunchy wasabi peas.

(Available at lunch and dinner. We recommend negotiating the final bite in advance.)

DEVELOPING AT 4 PM:

Morgan River Grill Lasagna
Bolognese, plum tomato-basil sauce with a fresh herb crostini.

Grilled Shrimp Pasta
Button mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes, fresh spinach, shaved red onion, fresh dill sauce and fresh linguini.

Sources close to the table expect both entrées to inspire a little plate envy.

TRAFFIC REPORT:

The route to Morgan River Grill remains open to the public. (AS ALWAYS!) Tell the Dataw guard you’re dining with us, then follow the signs to the marina.

MARINE REPORT:

Boat arrivals remain welcome. Your parking space just happens to float.

Lunch 11–4. Dinner 4–9. Monday through Saturday.

Every day deserves a water view. Eat by the water.

Follow The Morgan River Grill Report.

Next report: An investigation into whether “just one bite” has ever meant one bite.

Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome when possible.
843-838-3474

09/07/2026

Your entire Labor Day to-do list:

Tell the Dataw guard you’re dining at Morgan River Grill.
Follow the signs to the marina.
Choose land or sea.
Let Morgan River Grill do the rest.

No cooking. No dishes. No labor—unless you count deciding between a handcrafted cocktail and a cold beer.

Today, we raise a glass to everyone whose hard work keeps the Lowcountry moving—and especially to our Morgan River Grill crew, who makes every plate, pour and waterfront visit possible.

This is Alex from Dataw Marina. He was just minding his own business, holding today’s lunch special—our Famous Shrimp Burger—when we decided he needed to be in the picture. He did not volunteer, but he was a very good sport! When he isn’t being recruited for Morgan River Grill photo shoots, Alex would be thrilled to help you dock your boat, fuel up, find what you need in the marina store, arrange dry-dock services—or even track down a few bags of ice.

Did you know Morgan River Grill sits right beside a real, working marina? We’re locally owned, open to the public and tucked right where the road ends and the marina begins.

Lunch 11–4 | Dinner 4–9
Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.
843-838-3474

Take the 10-minute drive across Dataw Island—or skip the road entirely and arrive by boat. Alex and the marina crew will help you dock. Either way, we’ll save you the cooking.

YEP! We are open to the PUBLIC!

09/05/2026

OFFICIAL SATURDAY NOTICE:

YOUR kitchen is closed.

Lunch and dinner have been relocated to Morgan River Grill.

Dani, Courtney, Sophia and Jassy have reviewed the decision.

It stands.

Chef Charlie is serving Crispy Grouper Fingers for Saturday lunch with Old Bay remoulade and charred lemon…

Our Seared Ahi Tuna Tataki appetizer feature is available for lunch or dinner with toasted sesame seed glaze, chili-white soy vinaigrette and wasabi pea crunch...

Sophia is behind the bar all day with specialty cocktails and ice-cold beer.

We’ll cook. We’ll pour. We’ll provide the waterfront view.

You just have to get here.

YES! Morgan River Grill is open to the public.

No membership. No secret handshake. You do not have to live on Dataw Island.

Tell the guard you’re dining at Morgan River Grill, then follow the signs to the marina.

Your only decision: car or boat?

Locally owned and operated.
Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome

Lunch 11–4 | Dinner 4–9
843-838-3474
morganrivergrill.com

09/01/2026

Less labor. More linguini. That’s how we do Labor Day weekend at Morgan River Grill.

Our chefs have been busy. Your job? Pick a plate. Pick a cocktail. Settle in by the water. We’ll handle the dishes.

This week’s dinner specials- September 1- Sept 7th

SAUTÉED LITTLENECK CLAMS
White wine, roasted garlic, fresh tomato, basil, shaved red onion and scallion with fresh linguini pasta. A very good reason to take your fork for a spin.

PAN-SEARED TIGER GROUPER
Roasted garden vegetable rice and MRG shrimp Creole sauce. Grouper brought shrimp as its plus-one. We fully support this relationship.

Pair your pick with a handcrafted cocktail or cold beer, waterfront views and boats coming and going at our beautiful marina.

And for everyone still saying, “I thought you had to live on Dataw…”

YOU DON’T. We checked. We own the place.

We’re open to the public! Arrive by land or sea. Driving? Tell the guard you’re dining at Morgan River Grill, then follow the signs to the marina—about a 10-minute drive from the gate.

Follow Morgan River Grill. Side effects may include canceled cooking plans.

Morgan River Grill | True waterfront dining
Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome!
843-838-3474

P.S. Planning a party, seminar, wedding celebration or rehearsal dinner? Let’s give your guests a waterfront occasion to remember.

Eat well. We’re proudly locally owned and operated, and every visit means something to us.

08/28/2026

College football is back—and we made snacks! Well…MRG-sized snacks.

This Saturday’s starting lineup:

Crispy Grouper Fingers
Old Bay remoulade and charred lemon

Morgan River Cajun Shrimp Fries
Crispy fried shrimp piled over house-made fries with Colby-cheddar cheese sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, sour cream and green onions

Sophia’s Sparkling 75

These specials are here for ONE Saturday only. Next week? New lineup.

FAB Sophia is in the house and behind the bar ALL DAY with great craft cocktails and ice-cold beer—and Chef Charlie will be in the kitchen creating the deliciousness!

Watch the games, enjoy the waterfront views and see what’s coming and going at our fabulous marina.

And now for the plot twist that apparently still surprises people…

YES! WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

No Dataw address required. No secret handshake. Just tell the guard you’re dining at Morgan River Grill and follow the signs to the marina.

Come by land or sea!

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome!
843-838-3474

P.S. Planning a party, seminar, wedding or rehearsal dinner? Your next event belongs on the water. Let’s make it unforgettable.

08/25/2026

Come for the Food. Stay for the View.

There are plenty of places to go out to eat. But how many let you slow down by the water, enjoy a meal made from scratch, sip a handcrafted cocktail and arrive by car or by boat?

This week’s dinner specials at Morgan River Grill:

Pan-Seared Atlantic Swordfish
Coconut Jasmine Rice, Wilted Spinach, Roasted Carrot-Ginger Broth, Green Tomato Chow-Chow

Chicken Francese
Fresh linguine, Broccoli, Crispy Caper Lemon Sauce

And lunch deserves a trip of its own. Meet a friend, bring your out-of-town guests or take the afternoon off and enjoy lunch and a handcrafted cocktail on the water.

We’re open to the public on Dataw Island, Monday–Saturday from 11–9. Tell the guard you’re dining at Morgan River Grill, then follow the signs to the marina.

Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins welcome!

843-838-3474

Address

100 Marina Drive
Saint Helena Island, SC
29920

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9pm
Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 9pm
Saturday	11am - 9pm

Telephone

+18438383474

Website

http://www.morganrivergrill.com/

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