The Refuge

Name: The Refuge
Address: 1517 Palm Blvd suite a, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Isle of Palms · American

1517 Palm Blvd suite a, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451Directions

4.41,084 reviews

Diners say this fine dining restaurant serves up delicious triggerfish, she crab soup, and braised short ribs, and they praise the gluten-free carrot cake. They also highlight the friendly and attentive service, and the cool, beachy vibe. Some reviews mention the wait times can be long.

Medieval-tinged American dining with Blackbird check-in peaks on Sundays and Thursdays.

The Refuge is a $$ American restaurant in Isle of Palms, Isle of Palms. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Bright, modern eatery with coffee, bagels & Wi-Fi by day, cocktails & New American fare by night.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

The Refuge is an American restaurant with a 4.3 Google rating across 2,610 reviews and 203 all-time Blackbird check-ins. Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Thursday, showing activity on both a weekend day and a weekday.

The highlighted reviews point to a room with personality—one diner called it “cute” and said the decor felt like Medieval times, while another praised the vibe and ambiance. Food mentions include chicken sandwich, chicken sofrito quesadillas, spicy rigatoni with burrata, artichoke Caesar, and pistachio-crusted mahi, though service drew mixed notes.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

The Refuge has 203 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird days are Sunday and Thursday.
Google shows a 4.3 rating from 2,610 reviews.
Highlighted reviews praise the ambiance but note uneven service.
Reviewers mention everything from rigatoni and mahi to quesadillas and chicken sandwiches.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

The Refuge’s Blackbird activity peaks on Sunday and Thursday.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity

Quiet lately · No check ins in the last 30 days

Flynet check ins

203

Neighborhood

Isle of Palms

Inside The Refuge

The experience

Bright, modern eatery with coffee, bagels & Wi-Fi by day, cocktails & New American fare by night.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.4

1,084 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

FAQ

What kind of food does The Refuge serve?

The Refuge serves American cuisine.

How expensive is The Refuge?

The Refuge is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is The Refuge located?

The Refuge is located at 1517 Palm Blvd suite a, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451.

How do I check in at The Refuge?

Download the Blackbird app, visit The Refuge in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.