Dining & Nightlife

Relish Cafe

"Inspired Southern with an Asian Twist" a creative approach to fusion of classical menus. Starting with a Southern inspired breakfast and into lunch and dinner that incorporates traditional Asian dishes into the menu. No-where else can you order some Pad Thai with a side of collard greens. Featuring wines and beers compatible with the uniqueness of the menu. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Reservations are accepted. 

Sea Pines
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Reservations Accepted
American,Southern / Lowcountry,Asian,Vegan / Vegetarian,Brunch
$

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Rita’s Hilton Head Island

Located in Coligny Plaza, the "coolest" place on the island to refresh after a day at the beach or on the ocean. Offering everytype of cold treat available, ice's, custards, ice creams, gelati, misto, blendini, milk shakes, frozen drinks and cookie sandwiches. They have sugar-free items and some made with natural ingredients. The hardest decision will be what to choose. Open daily during season, closed October - March. 

Forest Beach
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant
American,Quick Casual
$

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Rooftop Bar at Poseidon Coastal Cuisine

Located at Shelter Cove Towne Center this has become the seen and be seen spot on Hilton Head Island. Stop in for the daily happy hour featuring fresh oysters, crab and peel and shrimp from the raw bar, sliders and bar snacks to enjoy with a cocktail or libation and a beautiful sunset view. Wednesday - Saturday, once the sun goes down, this place heats up with live entertainment, an in-house DJ, dancing, live music concerts and scheduled themed parties. VIP Booth reservations and full Packages are available for large groups.

Palmetto Dunes
Grown Ups,Romance
Bar,Live Music,Dancing,Happy Hour
Southern / Lowcountry,Seafood
$

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Ruan Thai Hut

Traditional Central Thai fine dining restaurant offering the freshest ingredients available. Housemade from scratch, from recipes passed down through generations using various herbs and spices. Visit their dining room to enjoy their traditional menu featuring soups, salads and traditional Thai offerings of Pad Thai, Satay, noodles and rice dishes. Serving lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday and closed on Sunday. Reservations are accepted. 

Hilton Head
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Reservations Accepted
Asian,Vegan / Vegetarian,Farm to Table
$

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Salty Dog Ice Cream Factory

The perfect treat on a hot day serving cool and delicious homemade Ice Cream from their South Beach Marina Village location. Offering various traditional and original flavors that vary weekly and by season. Also offering fruit smoothies and slushies. They are serving seasonally, just below the Salty Dog T-Shirt Shop. 

Sea Pines
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant
American,Quick Casual
$

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San Miguels

Located at Shelter Cove Harbour, serving fresh Mexican food and award winning Burritos and Margaritas. Enjoy the festive dining room or sit on the deck and enjoy the waterfront views and full menu of authenic and fresh Mexican dishes. The menu is filled with popular favorites and include vegetarian options that are served for lunch and dinner everyday. Stop in Monday - Friday and enjoy happy hour and "Mexican on the Marina"!

Palmetto Dunes
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Happy Hour
Mexican,Vegan / Vegetarian,Gluten-Free
$

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Santa Fe Cafe

Santa Fe Cafe captures the spirit of New Mexico. Dine in the warmth of white washed adobe walls, fireplaces, Vigas and Bancos. In the open-kitchen dining room, it’s elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere exudes a charming backdrop for the authentic yet innovative southwestern Mexican cuisine. The Rooftop Cantina, features an extensive bar menu with Margaritas, domestic, import and local beers, Sangria and a large wine menu. Serving lunch and dinner daily, with a three-course Early Dining menu plus a Gluten Free menu is available. Entertainment is featured in the Cantina. Reservations are accepted.

Palmetto Dunes
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Happy Hour,Early Bird Menu,Reservations Accepted
American,Mexican,Vegan / Vegetarian,Gluten-Free
$$

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Scott’s Fish Market

A restaurant and bar offering a festive Caribbean atmosphere on the beautiful waterfront at Shelter Cove Harbour Shops. Featuring seafood and grilled items prepared with island flavors and served in their cozy dining room or outside on their sprawling outdoor deck overlooking the marina. The menu offers fresh catches prepared battered, fried, grilled, raw, baked, in soup or salads, or on sandwiches along with chicken and steak options. Harry's Wharf Bar offers fun on the dock with frozen drinks and island libations. Open daily for dinner, a children's menu is available for the "little mates".

Palmetto Dunes
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Kids Menu
American,Seafood,Island / Caribbean,Vegan / Vegetarian,Gluten-Free
$$

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Sea Grass Grille

The Sea Grass Grille is the premiere place for intimate yet casual dining on Hilton Head. They have a beautiful LowCountry beach house setting, and they serve only the freshest seafood found in Hilton Head. Serving from lunch and dinner menus Tuesday - Saturday with an extensive fine wine menu to accompany the coastal dishes. Children's menu is available and Reservations are accepted. 

Hilton Head
Family,Grown Ups,Romance
Restaurant,Bar,Kids Menu,Reservations Accepted
American,Seafood,Farm to Table,Gluten-Free
$$$

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Sea Shack

A "made to order" family friendly, seafood restaurant, this is Hilton Head Island's best kept secret. A locals favorite, offering fresh seafood and down-home southern, low-country style cooking. Serving fried, grilled or blackened platters, combos, sandwiches & Po Boys. Open Monday - Saturday for lunch and dinner. Expect a line during peak summer months, at least a half hour before opening. Kids menu is available. 

 

Forest Beach
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Kids Menu
Southern / Lowcountry,Seafood,Vegan / Vegetarian,Quick Casual
$

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Skillets Cafe & Grill

Located in Coligny Plaza, a breakfast bistro serving since 1993, preparing home-style meals from scratch with the freshest ingredients in porcelain skillets. They have since expanded its family restaurant to now serve lunch and dinner. Offering fresh seafood, pasta, Southern skillets and a bottomless salad bar. Also offering an extensive bar menu to accompany your meal. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, seasonally offering a early dining menu. Kids menu is available. 

 

Forest Beach
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Kids Menu,Early Bird Menu
American,Southern / Lowcountry,Breakfast / Diner,Vegan / Vegetarian,Gluten-Free
$

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Skull Creek Boathouse

On the scenic banks of Skull Creek, a landmark waterfront restaurant, overlooking the Intra-Coastal Waterway and Pinckney Island Widlife Preserve. Attractive and expansive waterfront deck and covered outdoor Buoy Bar. Complimentary sunsets offered daily! Sushi and raw bar, spacious indoor bar. A very extensive menu featuring numerous kinds of local seafood, steamed or fried and often prepared with an interesting twist. Offering a Lunch, Dinner & Sunset menu daily and a brunch menu on the weekends. Live music is available, seasonally. 

Hilton Head
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Reservations Accepted
American,Seafood,Vegan / Vegetarian,Brunch
$$

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Stellini Italian Restaurant

A family owned, New Jersey style, Italian restaurant that has been serving Hilton Head for over 25 years. Not just great food, atmosphere is part of their experience. Serving traditional Antipasta, Pasta, Carne and Pesce with an extensive wine menu by the bottle and the glass. Offering a 3 course Early Bird menu and specials happen weekly. Reservations are strongly recommended. 

Shipyard
Grown Ups
Restaurant,Early Bird Menu,Reservations Accepted
Italian,Bistro,Vegan / Vegetarian
$$

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Street Meet The American Tavern

Located in the Port Royal Shopping Center, reminiscent of a 1930's tavern and restaurant. The menu features a range of unique appetizers like crab pretzels, as well as a variety of burgers, prize-winning Hofmann's hot dogs and traditional Greek gyros and Cuban sandwiches are a local favorite. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, dining at the circa 1930's antique bar is encouraged. Open daily for lunch and dinner featuring a full bar offering a selection of American Whiskey and Bourbon and serving craft-brews to accompany your meal. Offering a Kids menu and delivery to the North end of Hilton Head. 

 

Port Royal
Family,Grown Ups
Restaurant,Bar,Kids Menu
American,Brewery / Pub / Tavern,Vegan / Vegetarian,Gluten-Free,Quick Casual
$

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Sweet Carolina Cupcakes

Hilton Head Island's Cupcake Bakery. They specialize in gourmet cupcakes , their cupcakes, cakes, and Whoopie Pies are made with locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. They rotate their flavors seasonally with unique menus fto provide the best each season has to offer. Their selections change daily.

 

Forest Beach
Family,Grown Ups
American,Farm to Table,Gluten-Free,Quick Casual
$

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