White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge

Sometimes you're just limited to five stars even when the restaurant should have 7 or 8. This is one of those restaurants. Each part of this event, and it truly is an event to eat here, was served very well by our waiter Chris. At this restaurant, you don't just have steak, you have a steak paired with special vegetables and side dishes that are mixed and mingled together. Who could believe that brussel sprouts could be prepared so well with other vegetables and seasonings that were amazing as a side dish to the main entree. We were there for an anniversary celebration and all four of us ordered appetizers such as steak tartare or a fish tartare. They also had terrific wine and liquor and beer selections including some non-alcohol. I enjoyed a swordfish schnitzel with a type of German mashed potatoes that was excellent as my entree. The chef stopped by our table to make sure everything was to our liking in addition to our waiter. Nothing about the entrees that we had, the appetizers we enjoyed or the side dishes that were selected to go with the entree were ordinary. All of them were masterfully created for an excellent meal. Even the menus were created special for us, saying happy anniversary at the top. The facility itself is nicely laid out with separate rooms for special occasions, some more private than others. All of the service was excellent. You could say that this restaurant is for special occasions but it is a nice place I think just to stop by after work for a relaxing beverage with a friend or coworker. And actually for the quality of food that we received it was surprisingly reasonable pricing. I've eaten and reviewed a lot of very nice restaurants, but not many had this quality of food. You have to weigh the quality and the price and the atmosphere and the service you receive. In my opinion, this restaurant is in the top on all categories and is an excellent value. If you want a culinary treat, this is the place to go.

When your somm best friend of over 30 years recommends a restaurant, you listen. Chef Sumrall is doing amazing things at this place. Everything from the drunk/cocktail program, ever-changing menu with fresh, local ingredients, to the chic interior with a view to the well-designed kitchen is evidence to mindful design and functionality. Grabbing a cocktail in the lounge while we waited for our friends to arrive was a delightful experience; it gave us the opportunity to enjoy the lounge before being seated in the main dining room. There are several rooms within the restaurant,with some being set aside for private dining and or meeting rooms. The drinks were exceptionally made. I was pleased tonsee that they have several options of barrel select and craft brand liquors. A paper airplane made with K.LUKE was one of the best cocktails I've had. The food was delicious and so fresh. Watching it be prepared on the massive custom Boos board/prep table was quite the show. The beef tartar with bone marrow and the oysters were delicious. For dinner, pompano was a great choice, but the soft shell crabs were the star: I've not had better. Dessert included a nanner pudding ice cream that was the perfect end to the meal. Making everything in house and the quality of the ingredients was noticeable. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking for an exceptional evening. I can't wait to return.

The 3 course Valentine’s Day menu was delicious. Both steaks were tender and seasoned well. The oysters were my favorite part about this meal. Breaded was not too thick and tasted fresh. Not pictured - brioche king cake So good!

Another amazing meal at White Pillars!! The bone marrow and steak tartar & eggplant appetizers were out of this world! Murder point oysters were small, but just how we like them. The bone marrow burger is always fantastic but the star was the swordfish schnitzel!!!!! OMG it was so delicious. Run to get this while it’s on the menu!!!

This was the best meal I have had in years! Seriously! The service was outstanding & luxurious. The food was better than we could have imagined. From the complimentary bread to the desserts to end the night, it was 10/10. If you are looking for a nice restaurant with amazing food, you need to come here!

Such an amazing dining experience from the cocktails, food, service, and atmosphere. We loved our apps, the Thai wedge salad and the steak tartare. Our entrees were perfect as well, duck confit & the fried chicken. Can’t wait to go back, it was SO hard to choose what to order, everything sounded great.

I had to take a moment or two to let everyone know about this amazing restaurant on the coast! We have eaten there a number of times and loved the food, atmosphere and entire experience. But a few months ago, we held my daughter’s baby shower there. It was an especially important thing for her because she had wanted a baby for so long and had experienced several heartbreaking miscarriages due to a blood clotting factor she didn’t know she had until she went to a high-risk OB who quickly discovered it and treated her for that resulting in a successful pregnancy. We were over the moon, and wanted this to be extra special. The owners and staff could not have made it more so! They reserved a beautiful room to accommodate our large number of guests and Chef Sumrall created a special menu, with several options that included something for every palate, including a vegetarian option, and amazing dessert. The waiters and waitresses were extremely attentive and took time to explain the menu and ask for any special needs or allergies, then took a moment with each of those folks to be sure their order was just right. The food was divine, and my daughter was just ecstatic with the day. I know she will always remember it as one of the most special moments about this time of her life. I am so thankful to everyone who was part of making it a wonderful beautiful day for her. We had 34 guests and every single one enjoyed their experience and we stayed for what seemed like hours, but were never rushed or hurried. If you’re looking for something extra special, or if you just want a wonderful, delicious dining experience, make a reservation and go to the White Pillars. There is no place on the coast that offers this level of elegance and charm while still giving you the feeling that you are the most important table in the restaurant. It’s beautiful, classic and the food is so delicious. Nothing comes close!

Delicious, thoughtfully crafted dishes in a beautiful space. The Seafood Tower is an oyster/crudo seafood lover’s dream. My husband and I had a fantastic meal here, and that “Sweet Heat” cocktail was just perfection. Thanks for the wonderful experience