Restaurants

Hilton Head Island and Bluffton Restaurants

Hilton Head Island and Bluffton Restaurants

Local Hilton Head and Bluffton, SC restaurants run the gamut from Mediterranean to four-star cuisine to down-home cooking. With owners and chefs from all over the world, the area’s vibrant restaurant scene goes well beyond its Southern roots. From fancy to no frills, the diverse Hilton Head Island dining scene offers something for everyone.

You can expect the extraordinary here, whether it’s organic beef, seafood just off the boat, or desserts made before your eyes. From American, to Continental, Italian, Asian, or Mexican, there’s something for everyone. One of the great pleasures of vacationing on Hilton Head Island is the opportunity to dine at a casual seafood house one night and at an elegant four-star restaurant the next. The countless number of restaurants in the area, at a variety of price points, is sure to please even the pickiest palate.

Early fall and winter bring those highly prized bottom-dwellers, oysters, prepared any way you please at local Hilton Head restaurants. Offered year round is other locally caught seafood, the freshest you’ll find anywhere. The Southern staples – rice, corn and don’t forget grits – are combined with crab, clams and shrimp to create flavorful dishes influenced by the land. f oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from the day’s catch.tables feature extraordinary views A visit to the Lowcounty is an experience for all the senses – pull up a chair and enjoy this Island’s bounty!

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BLACK MARLIN
86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina | (843) 785-4950 | www.blackmarlinhhi.com

Attractive waterside restaurant in Palmetto Bay Marina. Patrons may choose to dine and/or enjoy libations indoors or outdoors with a view of Broad Creek. The Black Marlin serves the Island’s largest selection of fresh seafood, delicious hand cut steaks and frozen drinks. There are daily Fresh Catch Blackboard Features plus nightly specials that incorporate seasonal items purchased locally whenever possible. The Black Marlin serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Voted Best Brunch on Hilton Head Island with a Make Your Own Bloody Mary bar. Ask about their happy our and early dining specials, offered every day.

FRANKIE BONES
1301 Main Street Village | (843) 785-4455 | www.frankieboneshhi.com

Step through the revolving door and into a swanky restaurant with all the style of the Rat Pack era. Big booths, soft lighting and snappy service will take you back to the 50’s & 60’s, and the big city lounges of Chicago, Las Vegas and New York. Their expansive Italian-American menu has something for everyone! Specialty items include hand cut steaks such as their Signature Coffee Marinated Ribeye (voted Island’s Best Steak) and their Classic Slow Roasted Prime Rib, pork, chicken and veal dishes, fresh seafood, delicious pastas including Spaghetti and Meatballs, Veal Ravioli, and their Signature Lobster Mac and Cheese, flatbread pizzas, and house made desserts! Their covered patio offers outdoor dining rain or shine. The lounge, with an attractive granite top bar, features classic and original martinis, as well as signature champagne Bellini’s. Their award-winning wine list includes both Italian and American whites and reds. Frankie’s serves both lunch and dinner seven days a week plus Sunday brunch, with continuous service throughout the afternoon. Be sure to ask about their popular Early Bird and Happy Hour. Excellent place for takeout. Children’s and Gluten-Free menus available. Frankie also offers full Catering Services.

GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA & PASTA
32B Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island | (843) 785-4144
25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton | 843.815.9200 | www.gpizzapie.com

Recipient of numerous third party accolades over the years. Giuseppi’s serves excellent, award-winning pizza (since 1981), plus a broad variety of well-prepared pastas, sandwiches, wings, garden fresh salads, and much more. Pasta selections include lasagna, spaghetti marinara, chicken parmesan, and ravioli. Various specials offered daily. Full service bars are available, great for catching the latest sports action. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, happy hour from 3-6pm at the bar. Dine indoors or outside on their patio. Cary out, delivery and catering are available .

SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE
397 Squire Pope Road | (843) 681-3663 | www.skullcreekboathouse.com

Located on the scenic banks of Skull Creek, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and Pinckney Island Wildlife Preserve, Skull Creek Boathouse is something of a “Landmark Waterfront Restaurant.” Voted one of Travel and Leisure Magazine’s Top 30 Outdoor Bars in American,the Marker 13 Buoy Bar is a great meet and greet spot for locals and visitors alike. Complimentary Sunsets and Valet Parking are offered daily. Guests enjoy water views from every seat. Chef Brad Blake’s bountiful menu, very likely the most extensive menu in the area, provides a selection of items for both seafood and land lovers. Monthly Full Moon Parties with live music and themed parties are sure to leave you howling for more.Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11:30am-4pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 11:00am-4pm. Dinner served Sunday-Thursday 4-10pm, Friday & Saturday 4-11pm. Weekend Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 10am-3pm with a Brunch Buffet on Sundays including a Make Your Own Omelette Station. Sunset Supper 4-5:45pm and Happy Hour from 4-7pm daily. Catering, takeout and a fun children’s menu are available.

WISEGUYS
1513 Main Street Village | (843) 842-8866 | www.wiseguyshhi.com

Unique to Hilton Head and the Lowcountry, WiseGuys has become known for their Small Plates, Big Wines and Serious Cocktails along with Signature Entrees and Steaks. WiseGuys takes cocktail-party dining to a new level, showcasing international flavors, globally inspired cuisine and strikingly exciting presentations. WiseGuys’ Signature Entrees feature amazing seafood creations and quality, hand-cut bone-in steaks aged a minimum of 28 days for maximum flavor and tenderness, offering a contemporary twist on the classic steakhouse. Their award winning wine list delivers over 150 specially selected bottles with more than 50 wines served by the glass. By using the Island’s first restaurant WineKeeper System, WiseGuys showcases and features 18 wines that are usually not available by the glass. Serious Cocktails are blended with hand-craftedhousemadeinfusions using only the freshest of seasonal fruits and premium spirits. WiseGuys invites you join them in their casual yet sophisticated atmosphere to sample their wines, savor their food and share their passion. WiseGuys serves Sunday–Thursday 5pm-10pm and Friday and Saturday from 5pm-11pm. Happy Hour is served 5-7pm and 10-Midnight (25% off all Small Plates, Pizzettas, Cocktails, Wine, and Beer), Early Dining 5pm-5:45pm (25% off your entire check). Vegetarian, gluten free and children’s’ options available.Reservations recommended.

 

ONE HOT MAMA’S
7A Greenwood Drive | (843) 682-6262 | www.onehotmamas.com

Mama serves meats, smoked low and slow, that are sure to please. Enjoy Award-Winning Wings and Ribs, or steaks hand cut daily. All sides are homemade in small batches. Specialties include quality steaks, baby back ribs, pork, brisket, seafood, smoked and fried BBQ chicken. Pleasant, casual open atmosphere. Choose to dine indoors or out. Open for lunch, dinner and late night. Early Bird from 3-5:15pm. Happy Hour from 4-7pm.Delivery available through Restaurant Express. Children’s menu and catering available.”

THE LODGE
7B Greenwood Drive | (843) 842-8966 | www.hiltonheadlodge.com

The Lodge Craft Beer & Burger Bar is the Southeast’s premier Craft Beer Bar, voted “Best Place for Draft Beer” by Island Packet Readers Choice, “Best Bar” and “Beast Place for a Guys Night Out” by Hilton Head Monthly’s Readers Choice Awards, and rated “World Class” by BeerAdvocate. With 36 rotating taps and an extensive bar, The Lodge proves to be a popular spot. You can enjoy the best Craft Beers To Go in half gallon “Growlers.” Happy Hour Daily from 4-8pm. Billiards, shuffleboard and all of the lastest sports action on their screens. Full Late Night menu featuring Hilton Head Island’s best burgers and gourment grilled cheeses.

 

THE CRAZY CRAB (Jarvis Creek)
104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | 843.681.5021 | Open Daily 11am-10pm | www.thecrazycrab.com

A spectacular waterfront dining experience overlooking Hilton Head Island’s beautiful Jarvis Creek. The Crazy Crab menu is derived from Lowcountry recipes, and each entree is individually prepared to order. The Alaskan Snow Crab Legs are the best on the Island – winning local awards for multiple years. The whole family will enjoy an onsite playground, the largest saltwater fish tank on Hilton Head Island, live music and crab races during the summer, and a perfect view of breathtaking Lowcountry sunsets. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating on our expansive deck and is pet friendly. The Crazy Crab at Jarvis Creek is perfect for your rehearsal dinner or private party. During non-peak times of the year, a part of the restaurant can be curtained-off for your private event, seating up to 80. The covered outside deck area can seat nearly 100 with an outdoor bar area and options for private oyster roasts or Lowcountry Boils. Come visit and see why The Crazy Crab has been a local favorite for over 30 years!

 

The Crazy Crab (Harbour Town)
149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.363.2722 | Open Daily 11am-10pm | www.thecrazycrab.com

A Unique Waterfront Dining Experience Overlooking Hilton Head Island’s Famous Harbour Town Marina. The Crazy Crab menu is derived from Lowcountry recipes, and each entree is individually prepared to order. The Alaskan Snow Crab Legs are the best on the Island – winning local awards for multiple years. There is plenty of family entertainment just outside the front door with the Harbour Town Lighthouse, a massive playground, live music in the summer, and amazing views of Calibogue Sound. The Crazy Crab bar provides a nice cozy atmosphere to relax after a round of golf at one of the prestigious Sea Pines golf courses. Come visit and see why The Crazy Crab has been a local favorite for over 30 years!

 

Reilley’s Grill and Bar
REILLEY’S PLAZA – 7D GREENWOOD DRIVE HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29928 | Reilley’s Grill & Bar, 843.842.4414 | Open daily at 11am | www.reilleyshiltonhead.com

Reilley’s has been serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for 34 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub with a family-friendly atmosphere. Dine indoors or out at our south-end location in Reilley’s Plaza at the Sea Pines circle. Enjoy nightly dinner specials with family, or toasting to the good life with mimosas and champagne Sunday brunch. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Happy hour daily at both locations from 4 – 7pm and kids eat free on Tuesdays. Join us on Monday night for lobster night (1.25 lb. Maine lobster for $12.95) and prime rib nights ($21.95) Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations accepted.

 

Reilley’s North End Pub
Port Royal Plaza – 95 Matthews Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 843.681.4153 | Open daily at 11am | www.reilleysnorth.com

Reilley’s North End Pub has been serving up the Island’s favorite Irish Pub fare, delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for 30 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. Visitors and Northenders alike love Happy Hour – a lively bunch of locals make it a regular stop. Catch the big game, enjoy nightly dinner specials with your family, or toast the good life at champagne Sunday brunch. Since 1982, Reilley’s has remained a family owned and operated business that is dedicated to customer satisfaction. They strive to give the best quality food, drink and service anywhere with employees that truly care. Join us on Monday night for lobster night (1.25 lb. Maine lobster for $12.95), Wednesday nights for crab night (1.25 lb. snow crab for only $13.95), and prime rib nights ($21.95) Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations accepted.

 
 

Aunt Chilada’s
69 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.785.7700 | Open daily at 11:30am | www.auntchiladashhi.com

In addition to a broad range of Tex-Mex cuisine, Aunt Chilada’s family-friendly menu also offers excellent seafood, Lowcountry boil, American fare, all-you-can-eat crab legs and more. Feed a houseful with take-out packages for large parties available. Serving 7 days a week starting at 11:30am. Join us on Tuesdays for “Crakin’ Crab Tuesday” ($12.95 1.25 lb. snow crab) and Thursdays after 8pm for TNT (Tacos and Tequila – ½ price tacos and $3 margaritas after 8pm). Reservations accepted. Outdoor bar and covered patio seating available. Live music nightly.

 

Carolina Crab Company
86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.842.2016 | Open daily at 11:30am | www.carolinacrabco.com

Best Legs In Town! Gluten Free/Vegetarian Options available.
Carolina Crab Company in Palmetto Bay Marina is a cozy, intimate restaurant. Owners Brendan and Thomas Reilley and the crew pride themselves on bringing you great food at an affordable price. The menu offers an array of seafood, from light and healthy to a giant po’boy and fries to burgers, lobster and crab legs. Open 7 days a week. An outside bar boasts water views. Dine inside, or enjoy the outdoor seating and bar. Pet friendly too! At the end of your meal, walk down to the docks, say hello to some dolphin, and maybe check out some yachts you hope to own by the time you make your next visit to Hilton Head. Reservations accepted.

 

Fish Camp on Broad Creek
Opening soon! | 11 Simmons Road

Hilton Head Island’s newest waterfront dining location is almost here! On the Broad Creek, the Fish Camp on Broad Creek features fresh, local seafood and inland cuisine; there’s something for everyone. Join us in the “backyard” for activities, fire-pit gatherings, live music and more. Join us for the fun and dining and stay for the amazing sunsets over the water. Coming soon: stay tuned to Facebook and the website for more details: facebook.com/fishcamphhi

 

The Boardroom
Reilley’s Plaza – 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | www.theboardroomlive.com

The Boardroom is live music at its best. Great place to catch your favorite game, enjoy an excellent Happy Hour and dance through the night to some of the area’s best local talent. The Boardroom is located in the Barmuda Triangle – Reilley’s Plaza – Hilton Head Island’s center for great entertainment. Meet ya at The Boardroom for Happy Hour, after dinner and Late Night!