Chef Frank's Bistro brings together the warmth of a welcoming neighborhood restaurant and the polish of a memorable dining destination in Port Royal, SC.
Located at 1635 Paris Ave, this inviting bistro has earned an impressive 4.80 out of 5 rating from 70 reviews, reflecting the consistent quality, attentive service, and satisfying experience that keep guests returning.
Whether you are planning a relaxed lunch, a special dinner, or a quiet meal for one, Chef Frank's Bistro offers a setting designed to feel both comfortable and elevated, with cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket touches that make every visit feel special.
The menu and dining experience are built to please a wide range of tastes and occasions. Guests can enjoy dine-in service with thoughtful table service, order takeaway for convenience, or choose delivery when they want the same quality at home.
Chef Frank's Bistro is especially known for its great dessert, excellent wine list, and local specialties that showcase the character of the area. With options that include comfort food, healthy choices, coffee, beer, wine, and alcohol, the restaurant makes it easy to find the right fit for any appetite or mood.
From a satisfying lunch to a lingering dinner, the food and atmosphere are designed to leave a lasting impression.
Chef Frank's Bistro also makes accessibility and guest comfort a clear priority. The restaurant features a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure a more convenient and inclusive experience for all visitors. Additional amenities such as gender-neutral toilets and a restroom add to the sense of care and practicality.
Reservations are accepted, and dinner reservations are recommended, making it easier for guests to plan ahead and enjoy a smoother visit. With credit card and debit card payments accepted, every detail is shaped to provide ease, comfort, and peace of mind from start to finish. For reservations or inquiries, guests can call +1 843-379-3664.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Love this place! Simple as that! I eat out a lot, and I won't review any business unless it's exceptionally good (or exceptionally not so good). I would almost prefer to keep Chef Frank's a secret, but it really was that great! I can't wait to go back! Special thanks to our server Sandy for the birthday candle on my coconut cake. You are a superstar!
Our party of 3 enjoyed a delicious dinner and dessert with a bottle of red wine at Chef Frank's Bistro. My husband and son reported their meal of filet mignon with horseradish mashed potatoes and asparagus was excellent. My plate of seared tuna, jasmine rice and vegetable medley was perfectly prepared. High praise for the key lime pie and cheesecake with chocolate mousse desserts, all of which assured our return for a future visit.
Delicious food; definitely much better than you can expect in a cafe/bistro. My wife and I had the swordfish and the creme brulee. Service is excellent. At the end of our meal, the Chef came to our table to chat with us. If we were in France this restaurant would definitely deserve a Michelin star. Bottom line: much better than all restaurants in Beaufort, at a very reasonable price.
First time to have dinner at Chef Frank’s Bistro. What an excellent surprise as it far exceeded our already high expectations. We heard it was good, but it was exceptional. While I’m sure the other dishes were good, the pork chop was magnificent. We will definitely be back. We also got to meet Frank as he came out to see if we enjoyed. Outstanding!!
Had a great meal here tonight. We split Halibut & Swordfish both were delicious. Service was top notch. Highly recommended Visited again - Dec '25 Food was delicious and Chef Frank came out spend a few minutes w my family after our meal. Highlights tonight were the clam chowder, Beet salad w homemade Tuscan dressing, & the Chocolate mousse. All amazing. Service was top notch as well. Looking forward to our next visit!
Dined solo at Chef Frank’s Bistro after a recommendation from a trusted foodie friend. The dining room is welcoming and intimate with lots of natural light. The wine list was well curated, and I enjoyed the Wente Morning Fog. My entree was the Filet Mignon au Poive (perfectly cooked as ordered), with sides of puréed potatoes and rainbow carrots. The dessert options were extensive and I opted for the Blood Orange Creme Brûlée - heavenly! The servers were knowledgeable and very friendly- just the right amount of attention. I look forward to returning very soon.
I had a great time. I called 1 hr prior to them closing to make a reservation. They went above and beyond to go off menu and prepare something for our toddler and our 7 month old baby. Their bread is amazing and the food was delicious. The server is very friendly. A little gem hidden in lady’s island for sure.
What a little unassuming gem located in Port Royal Beaufort. There is plenty of free parking on site and on the road. There is not a lot of seating but probably enough tables for 25 people or so. The food was delicious. Creative, complimentary flavors and the presentation was just lovely. I ordered the swordfish which was PERFECT and the coconut cake which was super light and probably one of the best I’ve ever eaten. The salmon and the halibut were other much ordered entrees. My husband had a raspberry crème brûlée which he just raved over. The chef came out to the table at the end of the evening to check in. Super friendly and so gracious. Will definitely eat here again.
Dinner at Chef Frank’s was exceptional — a refined dining experience right in the heart of Port Royal. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. We started with the steak and cheese egg rolls, which were crisp and flavorful, followed by perfectly cooked entrées — braised short ribs over creamy grits and crab cakes with collards and red rice that captured Lowcountry comfort with an elevated twist. The staff was attentive, the pacing perfect, and the wine pairing brought it all together. You can tell Chef Frank takes pride in both presentation and taste — each plate felt balanced and heartfelt. This is the kind of restaurant that makes Port Royal shine — local, elegant, and full of flavor. Perfect for date night or a relaxed evening of fine dining close to home.
Chef Frank's Bistro makes the BEST pork chop that I've ever had in my life. Chef Frank's is a quaint upscale, white tablecloth restaurant in the low country. We saw a mix of people wearing from a ballgown to khaki shorts. We had a party of six and were well accommodated for with two tables pushed together. The bistro is on the smaller side, but the food packs a punch! The portions are great and every single item that everyone ordered, received high praises. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I'd personally recommend the egg rolls, pork chop, and coconut cake!
Common questions about Chef Frank's Bistro
Chef Frank's Bistro is located at 1635 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935, United States, Port Royal, SC, United States.
You can reach Chef Frank's Bistro by calling +1 843-379-3664.
Chef Frank's Bistro has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 70 customer reviews.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following service options: Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following highlights: Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Wine.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following crowd: Tourists.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Chef Frank's Bistro features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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