Hilton Head Island is a good place to be when your taste buds crave adventure. Here, locals and visitors alike can spend endless days exploring flavors in vibrant dining scenes! Imagine savoring fresh seafood straight from the Atlantic, indulging in delectable Lowcountry specialties, or enjoying gourmet meals with a sunset view. Are you ready to celebrate the diverse cuisines that make Hilton Head a food lover’s paradise? Heads up! The culinary landscape here is truly vast, and we are just scratching the surface with the popular restaurants we will delve into.
Coast
Address: 87 N Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 842-1888
Did somebody say oceanfront dining? Coast, a Sea Pines Beach Club restaurant, promises a laid-back beachfront vibe as you savor fresh, local seafood. You can even have a frozen cocktail as the waves roll in from the spacious patio! Kiddos have their own menu, too, so bring the whole family to this restaurant. Everyone will love the island’s coastal flavors, which only Coast can deliver.
Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana
Address: 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 785-6272
If you are looking for a premier culinary destination with over 20 years of service to its name, then Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana is your next stop. Italian fine dining is the restaurant’s specialty, and they have a casual cafe and trattoria for those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere. Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana is famous because no other restaurant on the island brings Italy to you quite like they do.
Ocean Lounge
Address: 87 N Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 842-1888
Take Coast to the next level (literally), and you will find yourself at Ocean Lounge, a restaurant perfect for watching the sunset. The views are unbeatable, and the bourbon list is longer than the Sea Pines trolley route! While you enjoy the dinner menu from Coast, Ocean Lounge will pair your chosen meal with something from their dozens of bourbons, cognacs, cordials, gins, and more.
Skull Creek Boathouse
Address: 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 681-3663
Get more sunset views but with sushi, oysters, sashimi, and ceviche this time. Skull Creek Boathouse, featured on the Food Network, is a multi-awarded restaurant you do not want to miss out on. You are welcome to dine in for lunch and dinner or stop by for a happy hour or weekend brunch. The best part? There’s a beer garden for the adults and an outdoor play area for the little ones.
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks
Address: 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843)-681-2772
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks is not just a restaurant; it’s a bit of history, having started as a seafood processing plant in 1967. Over 50 years later, the establishment has become the first place people who crave fresh seafood done right go. Watch the local fishing crews they partner with unload fresh oysters, shrimp, and soft-shell crabs every day! Yearly, Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks serves gallons and pounds of seafood; your plate could add to that count.
A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant
Address: 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 785-9273
Now, head over to Hilton Head’s favorite Southern restaurant: A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant. The Travel Channel’s Food Paradise, The Wall Street Journal, and other media have raved about this place, so you will surely get more than good food. They serve the best shrimp and grits, voted number one in South Carolina and third in the world. The restaurant’s promise of authentic island cuisine is kept with every plate. Why would you go anywhere else?
Chez Georges Bistro & Bar
Address: 37 New Orleans Road, Ste J, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 785-3200
You have another of the best Hilton Head restaurants to add to your list: Chez Georges Bistro & Bar. National publications and locals have praised their French cuisine with a Lowcountry accent, and you can have a meal from brunch to after dinner. Yes, a taste of France could be right down the road from where you are. It will be impossible not to say, “Bon appétit!”
The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek
Address: 104 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843)-681-5021
The island is full of award-winning restaurants. The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek is one, and the seafood and waterfront dining experience never disappoints. Try the baked crab dip as an appetizer, and then fill your belly with oysters, lobsters, steaks, chicken, and everything else on the menu! The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek’s history goes back to the 1800s. As a restaurant, it has served the island for 40 years, and that alone is proof of its undying popularity.
Links, an American Grill
Address: 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 363-8380
Going back to Sea Pines Resort, there is one more restaurant that many people revisit. Links, an American Grill is best for golfers who love signature grilled selections. Explore their Wine Spectator award-winning wine list and other drinks! On Wednesdays, dinners in Links, an American Grill mean Prime Rib Nights; try to make a reservation before they get full.
Nunzio Restaurant + Bar
Address: 18 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 715-2172
According to Tripadvisor, Nunzio Restaurant + Bar is among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. Not all eateries hold that accolade! Nunzio Restaurant + Bar serves classic and contemporary Italian food in a lively bar atmosphere. Expect relaxed hospitality with Italian charm that is rare to find in the country.
Non-Stop Eating With Beachside Hilton Head
With Beachside Hilton Head as your island home, you can discover restaurants and tick them off your bucket list one by one! Our vacation rentals in various locations on the island make food trips convenient. Be out and about all day, checking out various restaurants, and then come back to a luxurious abode. Is there a better way to enjoy the island? We think not. Book your stay now!
