Palmetto Bluff Announces Reopening of Buffalos Restaurant

South Street Partners (“South Street”), one of the largest owners of private residential club and resort communities in the United States – including Kiawah Island, Palmetto Bluff, The Cliffs, Naples Grande, Barnsley Resort and Residences at Salamander – is excited to announce the reopening of Buffalos, the longtime culinary staple of Palmetto Bluff’s Wilson Village. Known for its idyllic corner location boasting views of the May River, May River Chapel, and the Wilson mansion ruins, the restaurant’s extensive renovation is part of a slate of amenity upgrades initiated by South Street to enhance the experience for members and guests of Palmetto Bluff and they are excited to welcome the community back to enjoy delicious food and drinks in one of the most beautiful settings in the South.

While retaining the friendly local hospitality that Palmetto Bluff’s property owners and the local community have come to love over the years, Buffalos has significantly expanded the rear patio with a covered out- door dining terrace as well as an open area showcasing some of the best views in the Lowcountry. The outdoor porch roof was designed to not interfere or block any of the existing windows and allow as much natural light into the screened porch as possible, maintaining the enviable views overlooking the May River on Boat House Street.

The fully reimagined interiors embrace the brightness of the Lowcountry with refinished hardwood floors, cream-white walls, an exposed kitchen, a brick fireplace, high ceilings, and soft seating in front of the restaurant on the Village Park Square designed to welcome patrons upon arrival. A revolving exhibit of works by local artists will enliven the walls. The new full bar with seating for ten features a raw bar that will utilize the great seasonal bounty of the May River, including locally caught oysters, shrimp, flounder, and snapper. Legendary French cookware brand, Le Creuset, has partnered with Buffalos to create a curated dinnerware collection, adding another level of handcrafted elegance and personalization used for food service, displays, and décor.

Under the guidance of Palmetto Bluff Club’s Director of Culinary and Events, Chef Rhy Waddington – a lauded early innovator of the farm-to-table philosophy –Buffalos’ mission is to create a convivial, authentic dining experience devoted to menus featuring the freshest ingredients from local purveyors. Incorporating produce from Palmetto Bluff’s own farm and other ven- dors from the Bluffton environs, dishes on the menu will source as locally as possible, with the Carolina rice for grits grown less than ten miles away by Rollen Charmers of “Rollins Raw Grains” and salad greens from Hardeeville just down the road.

“Buffalos is such an important part of our community – with arguably the best restaurant views in the Lowcountry – and we are excited to showcase the new and improved space to our residents, members, and the broader Bluffton community. There is a real buzz in the air,” said Chef Rhy Waddington, Director of Culinary and Events, Palmetto Bluff Club.

While menus will change frequently to take advantage of the natural bounty of Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry, early menu highlights include local shrimp stuffed Padron peppers, Buffalos fried chicken sandwich, a whole roasted Beaufort flounder, and a selection of break-

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About Palmetto Bluff

Palmetto Bluff is situated in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Charleston and Savannah, Georgia. As the largest remaining waterfront property on the East Coast, Palmetto Bluff is evolving as a vibrant residential and recreation- al preserve enriched by wilderness and wildlife and enhanced by a commitment to conservation. The 20,000-acre property is surrounded by 32 miles of riverfront and features extensive nature trails; two vibrant Village centers complete with river access, boat storage and canoe club; a distinctive food and beverage program; the Forbes’ Five Star Montage Palmetto Bluff resort; and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. An array of southern-style residential neighborhoods ranging from multi-million-dollar legacy family compounds to more traditionally sized, single-family lots are currently available. PalmettoBluff.com

About South Street Partners

South Street Partners, one of the largest owners of private residential club and resort communities in the United States – including Kiawah Island, Palmetto Bluff, The Cliffs, Naples Grande, Barnsley Resort and Residences at Salamander – is a private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC.