Why you should experience Marker 244 in South Carolina.
Marker 244 is a relaxed waterfront restaurant where Port Royal's maritime heritage, coastal scenery, fresh seafood, and boating culture create one of the Lowcountry's most enjoyable dockside dining experiences.
Set along Port Royal Landing Drive near Ribaut Road and just steps from Port Royal Landing Marina, this waterfront restaurant overlooks Battery Creek as fishing boats, sailboats, and passing wildlife provide a constantly changing backdrop for leisurely lunches and sunset dinners. Indoor and outdoor seating place guests within view of the marina while fresh coastal cuisine and Southern hospitality reflect the easygoing rhythm of life along Port Royal's waterfront. The result is a restaurant defined by fresh seafood, peaceful water views, and an authentic marina atmosphere.
What you should know about Marker 244.
Marker 244 is best known for serving as the signature waterfront restaurant at Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing, among the Beaufort area's premier full-service marinas, where it welcomes both arriving boaters and local diners overlooking Battery Creek. The restaurant developed alongside the marina's evolution into a major Lowcountry boating destination, offering dock-and-dine access that allows guests to arrive directly by water while reinforcing the property's longstanding connection to South Carolina's coastal boating community. Seasonal seafood, regional specialties, and rotating chef features anchor a menu designed around fresh local ingredients, while regular live music, waterfront events, and expansive outdoor seating have established Marker 244 as a gathering place for both residents and visiting mariners. Its position within Port Royal Landing continues a tradition of waterfront hospitality that reflects the community's historic relationship with the surrounding tidal waterways.
The kitchen emphasizes fresh coastal flavors through shrimp and grits, crab cakes, blackened local fish, peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters when in season, hearty sandwiches, and hand-cut steaks prepared with straightforward Lowcountry influences. Crisp seafood baskets, creamy stone-ground grits, fresh salads, and house-made desserts complement an approachable cocktail, beer, and wine program designed for lingering afternoons overlooking the marina. Gentle breezes, passing boats, and broad creek views create a dining experience that captures the relaxed character of South Carolina's Sea Islands.
How to fold Marker 244 into your trip.
Marker 244 works as the centerpiece of a waterfront afternoon exploring Port Royal's maritime character.
Begin at Port Royal Landing Marina, where floating docks, visiting yachts, and panoramic views of Battery Creek introduce the area's boating culture before enjoying fresh coastal cuisine at Marker 244. Continue to Cypress Wetlands, where elevated boardwalks wind through one of Port Royal's most accessible wildlife habitats filled with herons, egrets, and turtles. Conclude at The Sands, where expansive views across the Beaufort River provide a memorable finale celebrating the coastal landscapes that define Port Royal. The progression moves naturally from marina life to waterfront dining before concluding with two outdoor settings that showcase the beauty of the Lowcountry.
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